Want to be a Linux pro like me? Master these 8 skills first

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • If you want to master Linux, you need to know these things.
  • Some of what you need to know is simple, but some is complex.
  • Don't just learn these aspects; master them.

I've been using Linux since 1997, and my journey has been somewhat different from most. When I started, Linux was hard, and I mean hard. Every single thing I did on the operating system seemed like a challenge. During those early years, I worked tirelessly to learn the OS (because I didn't have a choice, as Linux was the only OS I had and couldn't afford to purchase another computer or a copy of Windows).

As the years passed, Linux improved until it became easy enough for anyone to use. Because of that boost, I was able to stop using some of...

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