Who this book is for
This book is written for the following:
- Regular users who want to switch from macOS or Windows to one of the best Linux alternatives! For them, I have described in detail all the basic GUI features, and presented the Manjaro installation and the thousands of available software applications installation basics with screenshots. A comparison of and information about the best tools in a few basic categories is also provided. Some of the topics such as backup, storage management, encryption, firewalls, and a great Terminal primer, all with examples, will turn them into intermediate power users.
- Developers willing to jump into Linux. Along with what is covered in the previous point, parts 3 and 4 of the book describe many of the basic design principles in an easy learn-by-example approach list, without going into development. These parts include the basics of the internet, network fundamentals, service management, system logs, shell scripts, automation, and the Linux kernel itself.
- Students in schools and universities who want to know the basics and later continue further with advanced Linux development books. For them, all the topics targeting regular users and developers will give them the basics to later turn into highly paid professionals. Some may argue AI will overtake this, but without people to use, develop, and manage it, it will never exist. In addition, Linux itself is developed by people, and AI can leverage this but never create it by itself. Educate yourselves and stay in the top 5%, who will lead the next generation of discoveries based on the best OS kernel in the world!
- Manjaro Linux users, who want to know every basic aspect of this distribution, and potentially turn themselves into power users.
- Linux users with less experience, who want to know more and turn into power users.
- Anyone willing to learn Linux. With simple explanations and examples, everyone can learn it.
As for the required background, none in particular is needed. Basic computer knowledge is helpful but not required to benefit from a great user-friendly distribution, such as Manjaro, and with a detailed guide, such as this book.
