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The Ubuntu Linux Guide
A practical, plain-English guide to installing, configuring and using Ubuntu
Linux made practical
Find your way into Linux.
Straightforward books for people switching from Windows, reviving older computers or learning Linux from the beginning.
Plain EnglishPractical stepsBeginner focused
Built for the questions real Linux newcomers ask.
Choose a systemSwitch safelyPick a bundleKeep old hardware usefulBrowse the library
Start with what you want to do
9 focused shelves make the expanded Linux range easier to explore.
Good places to begin
Popular starting points
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The Linux Mint Manual
A practical, plain-English guide to installing, configuring and using Linux Mint
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The Fedora Linux Guide
A practical, plain-English guide to installing, configuring and using Fedora
Platforms & Gaming
The Bazzite Linux Guide
Install, configure and enjoy gaming on Bazzite with practical step-by-step help
The LinuxBooks approach
Useful books for people who want their computer to work for them.
LinuxBooks.org is for curious beginners, careful switchers and anyone who believes a perfectly good computer deserves a longer life.
Every title starts with a practical problem and builds towards a result you can use—without pretending you already speak Linux.
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