Am I in the right place?

GSQS

In search of advice from the wise!

I am new to the world of Linux and looking to make a career change from a non-tech field. I have completed LFS101 on edX as suggested and I am now entering Chapter 25 of LFS201. I feel as though I've learned a lot in a short period of time, which is wonderful, but also that I'm drowning a bit whilst trying to drink from the fire hose - I'm the new driver in Driver's Ed just trying to learn to drive the car properly but we are studying the metallurgy of pistons. Am I in the right place taking the right course?

Thank you for your thoughts!

serewicz

Hello,

I think you are in the right place. It definitely can be like sipping from a fire hose. The courses are laid out to make the journey as hiccup free as possible. I note you said you are starting with chapter 25. If you haven't already, I'd suggest looking at the prior chapters, just to make sure you have everything down. Building a strong foundation is important, as it is a lot more difficult to unlearn than it is to learn in the first place.

Ask questions either here, the particular class forum, or during office hours.

Welcome!

GSQS

Thank you for your insight. I am going through the chapters in order.

linuxskiba

@GSQS - I have been thinking the same thing lately, although I have been in IT for 10+ years.
I am very new to the linux world and feel like I am learning so much but also that a lot of what I knew was wrong or had a lot of gaps in the information I had.
I think the key thing and what I keep reminding myself at the end of the day is to have fun and enjoy what I am learning and the new world of Linux!