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1.1 Introduction

You'll begin with three mainstream Linux distributions:

  • Ubuntu – beginner-friendly with excellent WSL integration.
  • Debian – rock-solid, widely used in servers.
  • Fedora – Stable, user-frendly, cutting-edge.

In this chapter, you'll:

  1. Explore options for running Linux on your machine.
  2. Install Debian using a live USB.
  3. Set up Ubuntu via WSL for Windows users.
  4. Use essential package management tools (apt, dnf).