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When I was first learning Linux (almost 20 years ago [yikes]), I installed it by hand using the Linux From Scratch guide. It was invaluable for learning a ton a

When I was first learning Linux (almost 20 years ago [yikes]), I installed it by hand using the Linux From Scratch guide. It was invaluable for learning a ton about how Linux works at a deep level. While a lot has changed since then (mainly due to UEFI), that knowledge is still valuable for understanding how a system functions. http://linuxfromscratch.org/ http://linuxfromscratch.org/

BJanecke 8y ago
A bit more lightweight version of that is https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/installation_guide https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/installation_guide The first time I tried to install arch I had many aha! moments
- zshrdlu 8y ago
  Similarly, the Gentoo Installation Handbook: https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Handbook:AMD64 https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Handbook:AMD64
  - watersb 8y ago
    Gentoo taught me Linux. The Handbooks are really good. I think that much of early Gentoo ideas - the OpenRC init system, the ports system, the handbooks - were inspired by BSD traditions. OpenBSD and FreeBSD each have good documentation. Working through the FreeBSD handbook, and then study of McKusik's BSD Book [0], are a good way to get another perspective if you get into this sort of thing. [0] http://www.worldcat.org/title/design-and-implementation-of-the-freebsd-operating-system/oclc/870847694 http://www.worldcat.org/title/design-and-implementation-of-t...
BrandoElFollito 8y ago
When I was hiring junior sydadmins. I had them go through an install of Gentoo (some 15 years ago so things may have changed). It was always an eyes opening experience for them.