Honest guides, real recommendations, and video tutorials for people who want to try Linux — without being told to "read the man page".
No more asking Reddit which distro to use and getting 47 different answers. Use these tools and figure it out for yourself.
Answer 9 questions about your experience, use case, hardware, and values — and we'll match you with the best Linux distributions for you. Covers 13 distros with honest descriptions.
Search for any Windows or Mac app and find the best Linux replacement. Honest match ratings, install methods, and no sugarcoating — 35 apps, 88 alternatives.
Everything you need to master Tumbleweed and Slowroll — from first boot to custom kernels. 22 chapters covering installation, gaming, Snapper rollbacks, self-hosting, and more.
YaST is being retired. This guide shows you exactly how to do everything you used to do in YaST using Myrlyn and Cockpit — with a full side-by-side cheat sheet.
Master Btrfs snapshots on openSUSE. Create, compare, undo, and rollback — from beginner basics to advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
Switching to Linux doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's a clear path from "curious" to "comfortable" — no terminal required on day one.
Use our distro finder to match your experience level, use case, and preferences to the right distribution.
Find your match →Most distros let you boot from a USB stick and test-drive without changing anything on your computer. Zero risk.
Not ready to commit? Dual-boot lets you keep Windows and choose which OS to use each time you turn on your PC.
Updates, installing software, customising your desktop. Our guides and videos walk you through it step by step.
Games, printers, network drives, your favourite apps — we cover how to get everything set up properly.
Find app alternatives →Linux has one of the most helpful communities in tech. Forums, Reddit, Matrix channels — help is always available.
Video walkthroughs, distro reviews, and Linux tutorials from the GNUToLinux YouTube channel.
Every time someone asks "which distro should I use?" they get hit with a wall of opinions, elitism, and "just use Arch btw" jokes. Forums tell beginners to RTFM. YouTube comments are a warzone of distro tribalism.
GNUToLinux exists because switching to Linux should be exciting, not intimidating. We create honest, practical content that helps real people make real decisions — without the ego.
Whether you're a complete beginner escaping Windows, a gamer wondering if Steam works on Linux, or a tinkerer building a home server — you're welcome here.
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Every guide is written assuming you might not know what a terminal is yet. No jargon without explanation.
New guides, new videos, new tools — constantly. We're building the resource we wish existed when we started.
We don't care which distro you pick. We care that you pick the right one for you.