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Customization in Linux

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Customization in Linux     One of the main reasons to use Linux operating system is for its customization. Proprietary desktop operating systems generally allow as much as changing colors to customize your system. But Linux goes way beyond that. Users can install different desktop environments, pick themes, change layout however they want, decide where any single icon is located. Or they can even decide to not use a desktop in favor of a tiling window manager to barely even touch mouse during work for maximum efficiency. Let's see how much can be customized in some Linux desktops.     GNOME , at first sight, seemed to me like a rigid desktop that is minimal and barely customizable. Turns out, I was wrong. GNOME's look can be altered till it looks like Windows or macOS easily, or make it feel like something entirely new. Extensions add a lot of new functions to this desktop. Just take a look:     Both of the images above are GNOME customizations. ...
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Disadvantages of Linux

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 Disadvantages of Linux. Why You Wouldn't Want to Switch     For the past three posts I have been introducing and praising desktop Linux for all of its opportunities. However, Linux is still not for everyone, and this time I am going to explain why.     Unsupported software       With all the possibilities to run software meant for other systems, Linux is missing some programs that may be crucial in some spheres. If your job requires you to use programs like Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Fusion 360, Microsoft programs, and others, this is an issue for Linux. While it's possible to launch them through a virtual machine in Linux, many people wouldn't go to such lengths to keep using Linux. Linux has good open-source alternatives for many applications that you would use in Windows, but you need to make sure before making Linux your main operating system.     Driver issues     Some Linux distributions don't hav...
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Software in Linux

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 Software in Linux. Possibilities of Linux     Once the system is installed and all devices are functioning, it's time to install necessary programs. As mentioned in my previous post, Linux utilizes package managers to install most apps. On Ubuntu you can use the App Center, where you can install .deb packages and snaps graphically. If the application is not there, searching for installation instructions online is necessary. It may be tricky, but Windows apps can also be run on Linux! Today, I am going to tell about two of my favorite Linux apps.     Lutris       Lutris is an application that lets you run almost any game on Linux. From games that run natively on Linux to Windows games and console games. It lets the user install runners like Proton that allows to run Windows games. You can see its compatibility with Steam games here . Users can design and upload installation scripts to the Lutris website so that every game can be ea...
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What Every Beginner Should Know about Linux

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 What Every Beginner Should Know about Linux     There are certain things that work differently in Linux compared to other operating systems. Different ways to install applications, package managers, desktop environments, and file system. Today I am introducing these concepts so that it can be easier for you to know your way around Linux. Package Managers     To install applications, Linux uses package managers. They may be different depending on the distribution you use. Debian-based systems (Ubuntu and others) use apt , Fedora uses dnf , and Arch-based distributions use pacman . A user doesn't always have to deal with them through a terminal, as Ubuntu, for example, allows to install apps graphically. Another way to install apps is using Flatpak or Snap. These are software deployment utilities that can be used on any Linux distribution through a GUI provided by your desktop environment . Desktop Environments     The look and user expe...
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What is Linux?

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What is Linux? First Impression      A lot of people don't realize that there is one more desktop OS option besides Windows and macOS - Linux . This operating system dominates the market when it comes to servers, but how good might it be for a desktop or a laptop? My name is Temur Akhmedov and this blog, LinEx, is going to tell about my experience using GNU/Linux OS, introduce to a lot of things that I learned while exploring it, and give an insight on whether it's worth getting into it.     How I Started     Over one year ago, I didn't understand why would anyone use Linux. However, hoping for better performance compared to Windows, I tried installing it and failed because I had chosen Arch Linux , the distribution (version of the OS) for advanced users everyone talks about, as my starting point. Then I had to go through a lot of tutorials and terminal commands to make the OS usable and get me back to my Windows, because I deleted it to try...
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