Long time Linux user returns

[flipchip8827]

Hello,

My name is Porter however, I Prefer to use the name Chip.

I've been using Linux in some form or another for the past 22 or 23 years. I remember when you had to use the bw43-cuter utility in order to get a broad com chip set based WiFi cards to work correctly. Another painful thing that I remember taking several hours is trying to get the NVIDIA graphics card that I had at the time working correctly as I had to literally go down the proverbial driver location "rabbit hole" in order to get my NVIDIA card to work correctly.

I stuck with the GNU/Linux experience though and not only learned a whole entire new operating system but all so learned that I'm extremely resourceful and therefore can learn nearly any new thing that catches my interest. In the started my Linux journey on Debian which is what Ubuntu is a derivative (or based upon), Back then if you where using Debian it was the woody release. Which in turn meant that I would've been using Ubuntu Breezy (5.10).

[Rubi1200]

Welcome back!

I started my journey about 19 years ago with a Knoppix live DVD. Networking was...how should I put it...a real challenge.

But as you said, perseverance and a desire to learn reaps rewards when you stick with it.

My first Ubuntu install was Dapper Drake. Ah, fond memories!

Good to see you on the forum.

[duke.tim]

Hi there, you've been around a bit longer than I have.
Welcome.

(I too started with a knoppix disc, which soon after was various ubuntu live cd's)

[pisowifi10]

After taking a break, I’m finally back to Linux! It’s been a while, and I’m excited to dive back into the world of open-source.

• Any new tools or distros I should check out since I last used Linux?
  10.0.0.0.1 – 10.0.0.1
• What are some of your favorite tips or shortcuts for those coming back?

Looking forward to reconnecting with the Linux community again! ��

[ajgreeny]

The best tip is can give you is simply to just use the OS and try as much as possible to avoid using Windows but don't delete it just yet in case you get completely stuck.

I started using Ubuntu back in the 5.04 days, coming from Windows XP, and quickly found that I didn't boot to Windows any more so after about 12 - 18 months I removed XP and used nothing other than Ubuntu.

Now Windows baffles me just like Linux does many new users!

[Rubi1200]

If you are using plain vanilla Ubuntu with Gnome, I suggest the following:

Install Boxes and play around adding virtual machines.

Allows you to test many different distros without committing to anything. Just delete when done.

Good luck!