8 Steps to Become a Linux Geek (A Penguin Guide)
So, you’ve taken the plunge into the Linux world, but feeling a bit like a penguin in a Windows world? Get ready to ace the Linux vibe and impress the seasoned geeks with this guide on acting like a longtime Linux user. No more feeling like a fish out of water — it’s time to swim with the penguins!”
Step 1: ‘Bleep’ Microsoft
Yes, you heard that right. It’s a grand ritual to delete Windows from your PC. In general, Linux doesn’t consume all the storage space, allowing room for multiple operating systems. But why stick with Windows when you have a powerful, efficient, customizable open-source distro that doesn’t make you pay for spying on you?
Step 2: Stop going outside
Considering there’s not much waiting for you outside, make a habit of staying indoors. Run at the mere sight of sunlight. You’re not the superuser out there. Even the command line won’t flinch if you can’t do a single sudo. Shut all windows and return to the terminal; it attracts people who can trigger unexpected kernel panics.
Step 3: Hibernate society
The real penguins out there are living a single life. No friends, no girlfriends or wives. Just a cold, solitary existence. Society, is an exe file. Well, they are allowed only when they are online. Remember, we are the ones who proudly sit for 8 hours, meticulously compiling sources to optimize for every nook and cranny for the nuances of custom hardware, all for that glorious 0.0001% performance boost.
Step 4: Git penguins, Eat penguins, Sleep with penguins
Initialize the Penguin Haven script! Execute a Git command to fetch those essential penguin stickers and deploy cuddly squishy penguin dolls throughout your space. Feast on Linux-inspired snacks that are carefully sourced and curated for both optimal tastiness and performance. Enter sleep mode with penguins, as your requests are blocked by every single uncomplicated firewall out there!
Step 5: Use VIM
If you’ve been clinging to nano like that Bob, it’s time for a paradigm shift. The true penguin masters, with the wisdom of the Linux elders, swear by Vim. it’s like having a custom-built mechanical keyboard, with the crisp click of Cherry MX Blue combined with the smooth actuation of Cherry MX Red, all crowned with titanium keycaps.
Step 5: Don’t touch the Mouse
To become the penguin, You have to resist the urge to touch that mouse. Every click steals your time and productivity. Penguins aren’t big fans of Apple either; they don’t just ditch the mouse, they throw it away with gusto. Craft personalized aliases and shortcuts, and shape a customized language in the Linux realm. Turn everyday tasks into an orchestrated symphony of efficiency. Boost your mastery by summoning tmux, the wizard’s wand for splitting the terminal into multitasking realms
Step 6: Honor the Legend with a Torvalds Poster
Pay homage to the legend, Linus Torvalds, by adding a poster of his iconic presence to your space. Elevate your surroundings with a touch of reverence for the genius behind the Linux revolution. It’s not just decor; it’s a tribute to the visionary who shaped the world of open-source. Let Torvalds’ wisdom and legacy inspire your penguin journey.
Step 7: Flex
Casually slide into conversations with a nonchalant “BTW, I use Arch”. Forget the typical “Good Morning”; say “BTW, I use Arch”. Don't say “Go To Hell”. Say “BTW I use Arch” even if you are not an Arch user.
Step 8: A Parental Guidance
Consider, this sage advice from the Linux forefathers. Never, ever execute sudo rm -rf /. Treat it as sacred knowledge passed down through the digital generations.
Embracing Linux goes beyond choosing distros, mastering commands, or configuring hardware — it’s all about flexing
Fifty claps or your timeshift backups become lost in the Bermuda Triangle of deleted files. You choose!
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