Linux Beginner is back for 2026. After more than twenty years since the site’s original launch in 2003, we’ve revived this classic beginner Linux resource with updated content for the modern era.
Why we’re back
The Linux landscape has changed dramatically since 2003. Distributions are more polished. Hardware support is better. Gaming on Linux is finally a serious option thanks to Steam’s Proton compatibility layer. And yet, the need for clear, honest, beginner-friendly documentation remains as strong as ever.
When someone sits down to install Linux for the first time in 2026, they still need step-by-step guidance that doesn’t assume prior knowledge. That’s what we’re here for.
What to expect
This blog will cover:
- Distribution reviews: We’re reviving the “A Week With” series — spending a full week with each major Linux distribution and reporting honestly on the experience.
- Terminal tutorials: Step-by-step guides to essential commands, shell scripting and productivity tips.
- Security and networking: Practical guides to firewalls, SSH, VPNs and keeping your Linux system secure.
- Home server setups: From Raspberry Pi file servers to full media center setups.
- News and updates: Coverage of significant Linux and open-source developments.
The guides are ready
While the blog is just getting started, our complete guides section is already live with 15 in-depth guides covering everything from choosing your first distribution to setting up spam filtering on a Linux mail server.
Whether you’re a complete beginner wondering what Linux is, or someone who installed it once years ago and wants to go deeper — start with our guides and come back here for the blog. For the latest Linux and open-source news, i-actu.fr covers technology developments worth following.
Welcome to Linux Beginner.