Solve problems

Part of the fun of Linux is solving problems. Granted, these problems might not be fun when they surface, but if you can fix it (and do so without copying and pasting terminal commands from an ancient forum post) then you might learn something about Linux, your system or the universe.

It’s easy to type error messages, or symptoms into a search engine, and if you’re canny with your search terms this will often land you a solution instantly. Unfortunately, one of the first problems people encounter with Linux (apart from it not booting) is that wireless networking doesn’t work. So it’s always good if you’ve got another computer, a smartphone, or even just a network cable to.