[Imagined Self]

If I want to get masterful with unix and linux, for security and programming purposes or intent, which OS do you think I should operate on as a full time OS to learn...

I have windows 7 on my home pc for music, and kali/ubuntu dual boot on my laptop.
I have one spare HD I could install something like fedora? I plan to use this for the next few years to simply learn the basics... Ubuntu is nice I love the looks. and I like kali too, and I have DL'd several 12 hour tutorials with fedora, which seems to be similar to redhat if my research lead me correct. I cannot afford redhat, I do not work in this field, I prolly dont need it, but free fedora, that could be a compromise. Is ubuntu good enough? I read that it is no longer... I have the last version released ?

To add, would this be best as a VM or an install to the HD ?

cheers.

[Altair]

Ubuntu, Debian and Mint all are Debian based, they're good for newbies/home usage.
Fedora is supported by Red Hat, I love the Fedora. And I think Fedora is most stable one for me.

If you want to do hacking/security stuff => Kali/Debian
Home usage => Fedora/Ubuntu/Mint/ Manjaro(Arch based)
For server side => Centos or ubuntu

[Go Johnny Go!]

FreeBSD.

FreeBSD is better than Linux, IN MY OPINION. Linux distributions are operating systems based on a kernel, but FreeBSD is an entire operating system altogether. In my opinion (do not forget the fact that this is purely my opinion), FreeBSD is a more clean and stable project than any Linux distribution due to the fact that it is an entire operating system. Therefore, the FreeBSD team has full control over the kernel and every part of the project. This allows the operating system to connect and come together in a clean, stable manner. The Linux kernel is developed separately from the actual distributions, which means that the kernel and actual operating system do not connect stably (again, this is only my opinion). FreeBSD is also, depending on how you look at it, easier and quicker to install than many Linux distributions. It has many good features, and there is still tons of software compatible with it (most Linux software is compatible with FreeBSD).

I am not hating on Linux. I think that Linux is wonderful, but I personally love FreeBSD more. If you truly want to have very deep control over your operating system, and become better and help yourself to learn more about computer science, and improve your problem solving skills (FreeBSD can come with some problems on the desktop, depending on your hardware), get FreeBSD. It is a clean, stable operating system that is secure, fully open source (more open than Linux due to a more open licence), and beautiful.

Master FreeBSD. You will become the God of Hell.

[pvnk]

master windows 7 before you go on to familiarizing yourself with more complex distros

[Go Johnny Go!]

master windows 7 before you go on to familiarizing yourself with more complex distros

Windows is not related to that. It is unnecessary to master using Windows to first start using other operating systems.

[pvnk]

master windows 7 before you go on to familiarizing yourself with more complex distros

Windows is not related to that. It is unnecessary to master using Windows to first start using other operating systems.

I think it is better that you are able to operate less complex operating systems before you move on to barebone ones. That's my opinion and you're welcome to disagree, but it looks like your sorry ass got banned anyway.

[mothered]

To add, would this be best as a VM or an install to the HD ?

If you have the resources to run a VM efficiently, there's no difference.

I've got 32GB of ram (and the 7th Gen Quad Core CPU) and running 8 VMs (Tails, Kodachi, Whonix, Privatix, Liberté Linux, Parrot OS, KNOPPIX, Windows 10). All simultaneously with no loss of stability and functionality. The good thing about VMs, Is that In the event you don't like OS, It's deleted with a click of the mouse.

[Imagined Self]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will consider freeBSD and check that out. thanks for the tip. I have been using windows for years... well over ten years... but I am in no shape to say I am masterful with it. I am still learning things, but I rarely explore or try to break it... which is likely my reason for slow progress... yes.

I have decided to keep it where I am. for the time being... I am using windows, and kali/ubuntu. I am considering picking up a third and forth computer though, so I can really build a lab and LEARN the basics of computer networking and computation. I remember the first computer I touched, not bragging but I have been around them, ms dos and a 386, a 486dx was my dads next build and I was always attracted.

[mothered]

I remember the first computer I touched, not bragging but I have been around them, ms dos and a 386, a 486dx was my dads next build and I was always attracted.

I remember that quite well actually.

I assume you'll also remember the good old 16 Bit Windows 3.1, and the dot matrix printers. Speaking of MS-DOS, I'm pretty sure I still have every version saved on my external.

[Luxury]

Just from personal experience being able to know a mix of unix/linux is really good in most situations. Knowing the ins and outs of Windows helps a lot in a non professional aspect and can be a good way to make some extra bucks.