Desktop Linux has become easy to use so newcomers often don't need the command line or advanced tools like YaST. A deeper understanding and Linux administration require learning the command line, which can be intimidating to beginners. Gamified learning through games can make learning advanced Linux concepts easier and more enjoyable. OverTheWire offers a collection of web-based games teaching Linux commands, file permissions, network protocols, text encoding, and more, with 12 games including Bandi, Natas, and Leviathan. Many of the games are free to play repeatedly and emphasize problem-solving using real Linux tools.
For many, the idea of learning Linux is a task best left to the geeks. The good news is that desktop Linux has become so easy to use that you don't have to worry about the challenges that may have kept you from diving in. With modern Linux desktop distributions, there's no need to learn the command line or the more advanced tools (such as YaST).
Now, if you want to really get the most out of Linux, or are considering a career as a Linux administrator, you'll need to learn considerably more... including the command line. Now that can be intimidating, especially to those who've never opened a terminal window or typed a command. Also: The first 5 Linux commands every new user should learn
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