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 This is a very basic guide for people interested in getting started with linux! There are many good reasons to try linux from privacy, to escaping the hassle of big tech, to having interesting indie tools for your web crafting ~ however its also a very good way to learn about and get better with your computer! This is a very basic guide for people interested in getting started with linux! There are many good reasons to try linux from privacy, to escaping the hassle of big tech, to having interesting indie tools for your web crafting ~ however its also a very good way to learn about and get better with your computer!
  
 There are many versions of linux to pick from called Distributions (or "distros") and everyone likes to share their opinions on them. Some are directed at experienced users, while others are designed to be beginner friendly. For the sake of simplicity and consistency this guide will recommend you install **Linux Mint** as a beginner. It's a good all-around version thats well documented and will do everything you need starting out! There are many versions of linux to pick from called Distributions (or "distros") and everyone likes to share their opinions on them. Some are directed at experienced users, while others are designed to be beginner friendly. For the sake of simplicity and consistency this guide will recommend you install **Linux Mint** as a beginner. It's a good all-around version thats well documented and will do everything you need starting out!
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   * **Q: Is it better for game making?** A: Many consider it easier to code software using Linux, as many tools are easily available and often even pre-configured for the specific Distribution. This is, however, only relevant if you want to code a game from scratch. Creating a game using an existing engine (like Godot) probably won't be easier than doing it on Windows, and some of these engines (like the "RPG-Maker") don't run natively on Linux.   * **Q: Is it better for game making?** A: Many consider it easier to code software using Linux, as many tools are easily available and often even pre-configured for the specific Distribution. This is, however, only relevant if you want to code a game from scratch. Creating a game using an existing engine (like Godot) probably won't be easier than doing it on Windows, and some of these engines (like the "RPG-Maker") don't run natively on Linux.
   * **Q: Can I still run Windows only programs?** A: Yes, and no - You can use an app called Wine that allows many Windows programs to run on Linux, but it wont work for everything and is best suited for smaller and older programs!   * **Q: Can I still run Windows only programs?** A: Yes, and no - You can use an app called Wine that allows many Windows programs to run on Linux, but it wont work for everything and is best suited for smaller and older programs!
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 ===== How should I get started? ===== ===== How should I get started? =====
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-  - Linux is a separate OS, so you'll need at least 50-100GB free on your Hard Disk to install it, linux will ask how much space it should take and you should give it as much as you can spare without using up all your computer storage! If you can add a second SSD/Hard Disk to your computer for Linux thats a good idea! +  - Linux is a separate OS, so you'll need at least 10-30GB free on your Hard Disk to install it, linux will ask how much space it should take and you should give it as much as you can spare without using up all your computer storage! If you can add a second SSD/Hard Disk to your computer for Linux thats a good idea! 
-  - After Linux is installed you will be asked if you want to boot into Linux or Windows every time you turn on your computer. +  - You can install linux on a separate partition, it is called a "dualboot". No needs to remove Windows! 
-  - Your Linux install can access your Windows files, but Windows cannot access your Linux files!+  - After Linux is installed you will be asked if you want to boot into Linux or Windows via the grub interface every time you turn on your computer. 
 +  - Your Linux install can access your Windows files, but Windows cannot access your Linux files without some third party tool!
   - If you are on a desktop PC you can setup a 3rd Hard Disk that is share between Windows and Linux.   - If you are on a desktop PC you can setup a 3rd Hard Disk that is share between Windows and Linux.
   - It's usually possible to remove Linux later without too much hassle if you don't like it.   - It's usually possible to remove Linux later without too much hassle if you don't like it.
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 To do! There is a forum thread of reccomended [[https://forum.melonland.net/index.php?topic=420.0|apps here]]! To do! There is a forum thread of reccomended [[https://forum.melonland.net/index.php?topic=420.0|apps here]]!
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