๐ Linux May Have Saved My Life
๐ก Newskategorie: Linux Tipps
๐ Quelle: reddit.com
Very simple: LINUX SAVED MY LIFE
I fell in love with technology a long time ago.
Somehow, I let my dad talk me out of it during high school...
But the interest never fully subsided. In fact, over time I found technology intertwining with my various interests, hobbies, and passions...
Adulthood slowly crept in, and along with it came responsibilities. It wasn't long before I felt like it was too late for me to get more hands-on with tech.
In 2018 I contemplated joining a coding Bootcamp, but the all-day intensive schedule didn't mix well with my work schedule and home life (married with 1 kid).
ENTER LINUX: in May of 2019, a friend/colleague of mine introduced me to a Linux class. I signed up and began class in August of 2019. Prior to this, I dabbled a bit in Ubuntu and Kali Linux, but not properly. This time I was able to learn how to use the command line with CentOS/RHEL.
I took my windows hard drive out of my Lenovo T450, put a new one in, upgraded the ram to 16GB, and switched to CentOS. The year is now 2021 and not only am I fluent in Linux, but I've also completed an AWS Solutions Architect Associate training, and I'm preparing to take exams for several certs. By the end of 2021, my goal is to accept my first tech/IT job and go from there.
Seriously, Linux changed my life, and it helped me truly understand the structure of computers and the key concepts behind information and tech. I am now convinced that kids should be taught the basics of the command line and Linux. ALL KIDS EVERYWHERE... and adults too.
It shouldn't be just for nerds and tech wonks. It should be for everyone.
P.S. Thank you for reading. I haven't shared my thoughts online in quite some years and I had to get past my usual overthinking to come here and just post. I'll be back soon to share other thoughts I have, however incomplete those thoughts may be.
Long Live Linux, in all flavors!
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