From afdd33d7c955fda3c3cef3e1da2c55c5815f8fa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MCorange Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:16:22 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Stupid vsc didnt autosave --- .gitignore | 2 ++ CONTRIBUTING.md | 11 +++++++++++ CONTRIBUTORS.md | 1 + README.md | 9 +++++++-- pages/1-foreword/index.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ pages/2-backing_up/index.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ pages/3-distro/distros/mint/index.md | 1 + pages/3-distro/index.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 8 files changed, 81 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index e69de29..139597f 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ + + diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index e69de29..deb4c6b 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# Contributing guide + +To contribute: + - Fork the repository: + - Clone it: (optional, if you edit the pages in browser) + - Edit the pages + - Open a pull request + - Profit + +## Contributing guidelines +TBD \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/CONTRIBUTORS.md b/CONTRIBUTORS.md index e69de29..88d1544 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTORS.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTORS.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +MCorange - Original creator \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f83196f..3d46b7a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,8 @@ -# win-to-linux-guide +# Switching from windows to linux, the newcomers guide + +Switching to Linux? Here is a helpful guide to help you on the way! + +# Table of Contents + + -Switching to Linux? Here is a helpful guide to help you on the way! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/1-foreword/index.md b/pages/1-foreword/index.md index e69de29..b084c71 100644 --- a/pages/1-foreword/index.md +++ b/pages/1-foreword/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Foreword + +First and foremost, linux isnt for everyone. +A lot of media nowdays talks a lot about how everyone should switch to linux but its not for everyone. Linux can be daunting at times, its a very diffrent operating system. Its gonna be like learning to use computers all over again. + +And not everything works on linux, most competitive shooters like valorant dont work (exeption on most valve games) +Though some games with anticheat do work, for example Arma 3, works perfectly fine with some work, i have over 600 hours on that game, half of which have been on linux. +Also if you use software from Adobe or Autodesk that software wont work here, alternatives can be found [here](#) + +## Usefull resources + + - [Arch linux WIki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Main_page) + + +[back](/README.md) - [next](/pages/2-backing_up/index.md) + diff --git a/pages/2-backing_up/index.md b/pages/2-backing_up/index.md index e69de29..8152395 100644 --- a/pages/2-backing_up/index.md +++ b/pages/2-backing_up/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# Backing up + +## Filesystem compatibility + +As of 2025, i think you can boot into `NTFS` (the filesystem that windows uses), **BUT**, +that doesnt mean you should, i would highly discourage doing that. + +Now, linux usually uses `ext4` or `btrfs`, though, i usually use `ext4`. + +Knowing that, youll see an issue here. Windows cannot read any filesystem that isnt `NTFS` or `fat32/fat16`. That means, that you can access all of your windows files from linux but not the other way around. + +## Actually backing up + +You can back up your data in 2 *ish* ways: + - Into external storage (usb stick, external hard drive) + - Onto the Cloud + +Both of these have their ups and downs, you have to have an usb stick or hard drive big enough for your data, or have enough space in google drive or whatever. + +However you choose to do it id highly recommend uploading any photos, videos, other important documents, game saves you have where ever you can. + +[back](/pages/1-foreword/index.md) - [home](/README.md) - [next](#) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/3-distro/distros/mint/index.md b/pages/3-distro/distros/mint/index.md index e69de29..c31552b 100644 --- a/pages/3-distro/distros/mint/index.md +++ b/pages/3-distro/distros/mint/index.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +# Arch linux diff --git a/pages/3-distro/index.md b/pages/3-distro/index.md index e69de29..9965b85 100644 --- a/pages/3-distro/index.md +++ b/pages/3-distro/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Picking a distro + +A distribution (distro) is nothing but a premade package of thoughtfully selected packages for you to have as premade solution. + +Most distros have a graphical, or at least a [TUI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Text-based_user_interface) that is relatively easy to use. + +Most of the time its easier than windows. At least you dont have to deal with cortana. +Oh and on most distros you can install them offline, sometimes with less options with what features you can pick (DE, extra drivers, etc). + +## Pick your distros! + +Before you are some suggested distros for you to pick from, they all have thei'r pro's and con's, so pick carefully, or just ask one of the maintainers, we dont mind :3 + +They will be labeled with `Easy`, `Medium`, or `Hard` depending on how deep you have to go into the unix world to understand how to install it. + + - Arch based + 1. [Arch](distros/arch/index.md) (Medium) + 2. [Endavour OS](distros/endavouros/index.md) (Easy) + - Debian Based + 1. [Pop!_OS](distros/popos/index.md) (Easy) + 2. [Linux Mint](distros/mint/index.md) (Easy)