About Linux Beginner

Where it started

Linux Beginner was originally created in 2003 as one of the first dedicated resources for people taking their first steps with Linux. At a time when finding clear, beginner-friendly Linux documentation was genuinely difficult, the site published guides, distribution reviews and tutorials that helped thousands of people discover open-source computing.

The famous "A Week With" series — where we spent a full week with each Linux distribution and reported honestly — became a reference in the early Linux community. Articles on Fedora Core, SuSE, Slackware and Debian helped users choose their first distribution with confidence.

Revived for 2026

We've brought Linux Beginner back to life with updated guides for 2026. The Linux landscape has changed dramatically over twenty years — distributions are more polished, hardware support is better, gaming on Linux is finally real — but the need for honest, beginner-friendly documentation remains the same.

Our mission is unchanged: make Linux accessible to everyone, with clear step-by-step guides and no jargon. Whether you're switching from Windows, setting up a home server, or just curious about the terminal, you'll find practical help here.

What we cover

Contact

Questions, corrections or suggestions? We read every email. Reach us at antoine@cqmi.ca or use the contact form.