11-08-2019, 01:47 PM
(11-06-2019, 12:36 PM)stiofan Wrote: Hi all
Is the Pinebook Pro (current version) good for someone trying to learn linux?
Or are there too many issues with it which would overwhelm a new user?
Thanks
Yes, is the simple answer.
You have received considerable feedback already. Some feedback against, and some for.
If you are wish to learn linux, this is a simple, cost effective way to do it. the Debian desktop mrfixit and Luke put together is an excellent choice for someone new to linux. The desktop works, and it has a terminal. Most of what you wish to learn will most likely happen in that terminal.
You can spend a lot of time, and money purchasing a used laptop and installing linux on it. Although that is a great experience and it provides great lessons, I personally believe it is better to start from a known working point and to grow from there.
The Pinebook, and now the Pinebook Pro are excellent starting points because they have everything you need to learn. A display, a keyboard, a linux operating system, and connectivity to the internet.
You could do all this in a virtual machine, on a windows or mac operating system. But then you will need to learn about virtual machines and the differences between them and real hardware.
Now the most useful advice I have for you is to point your browser to:
https://www.tldp.org/
There are many good resources on the internet to learn about linux, but I think that is a good place to start.
My 2 cents.