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@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ This posts barely scratches the surface of what *NGINX* can do, I would
 highly recommend reading more into this great piece of software !!
 My reverse proxy handling non existent traffic
-![neo awakening](/img/gifs/i-know-kung-fu.gif)
+![neo awakening](/gif/i-know-kung-fu.gif)
 Give it a few months and this blog will ...
-![matrix flop](/img/gifs/matrix-jump-fail.gif)
+![matrix flop](/gif/matrix-jump-fail.gif)
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ gain access. With further configuration of SSH we can make the service
 a lot more secure.
 # **Configure SSH**
-![this is fine](/img/gifs/this-is-fine.gif)
+![this is fine](/gif/this-is-fine.gif)
 > **Famous last words:** Configuring SSH like many things in Linux is
 as simple as editing a few config files
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ sudo vim /etc/ssh/sshd_config
 For a new user this might be daunting. Take your time and you will be
 fine 😊
-![that's a big one](/img/gifs/thats-a-big-one.gif)
+![that's a big one](/gif/thats-a-big-one.gif)
 **Lines we want to modify**
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ Subsystem       sftp    /usr/lib/openssh/sftp-server
 #       PermitTTY no
 #       ForceCommand cvs server
 ```
-![not so bad](/img/gifs/star-trek-not-so-bad.gif)
+![not so bad](/gif/wasnt-so-bad.gif)
 **Now lets explain what we just did**
 * **Protocol 2** - released in 2006, SSH2 introduced improved
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ roll back the changes and troubleshoot.
 # **Success**
-![clap](/img/gifs/clap.gif)
+![clap](/gif/clap.gif)
 # **Setting up** ***Fail2Ban***
 _Fail2Ban_ is an intrusion prevention tool. Although we are slowing
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ refused.
 ssh test@host -p 2222
 ```
 _Fail2Ban_ should do something along the lines of ...
-![you shall not pass](/img/gifs/you-shall-not-pass.gif)
+![you shall not pass](/gif/you-shall-not-pass.gif)
 log back in as your  normal user, remove the test user and restore the
 sshd config.
@@ -422,4 +422,4 @@ a remote host, re-configure the sshd config to lockdown authentication
 and last but not least install and configure Fail2Ban to block pesky
 attackers.
-![proud](/img/gifs/proud.gif)
+![proud](/gif/proud.gif)
@@ -18,73 +18,85 @@ showtoc: true
 searchHidden: false
 ---
 ## **Introduction**
-I say you need to learn _Linux_ because really there is no reason not
+You need to learn _Linux_ because there is no reason not to. If you
-to. If you are pursuing a career in IT then you will without a doubt
+are pursuing a career in IT then you will without a doubt come across
-come across _Linux_ and having even basic knowledge of _Linux_ will get
+_Linux_ and having even basic knowledge is very helpful. Many people
-you far simply because it is everywhere. Many people struggle with the
+struggle with the OS simply because it's fundamentally different
-OS simply because it's fundamentally different compared to the other
+compared to the other operating systems, but with a bit of time you
-operating systems but give it a bit of time, you will master the
+can master the basics and unlock it's true power.
 basics and understand how much control over the system it gives you.
 ![true power](/gif/mha-power.gif)
 ## **But Why**
-As mentioned before, there isn't reason not to. **Linux is everywhere**,
+**Linux is everywhere**, from data centres to your smart toaster. So
-from data centres to your phone. **Understanding how to use _Linux_ is
+if you are interesting in anything IT related then it's a great asset
-great if you in or looking at a career in IT** because not many people
+to have.
 -relatively speaking- know how to use it, it sets you apart from others.
 **I also believe _Linux_ gives you a deeper understanding of how your
 system works** at a lower level which can be great when it comes to
 troubleshooting. I think the most important factor is that **Linux is
 open source** and so you have the ability to look at the code you are
 running and with this comes full customisability of the system.
-If you consider yourself a power user then _Linux_ is the perfect
+Linux is great for power users because it allows you to customise all
-operating system due to the aforementioned customisability but also the
+aspects of your workflow to make it yours. The amount of
-command line. Many people are scared away from _Linux_ as they are
+customisability is mind blowing and an endless rabbit hole which is
-intimidated by the fact that they have to use the terminal, however if
+awesome as there is always something you could implement to improve
-you can overcome this "fear" then you have unlocked a great power and
+your workflow.
 from my experience will start finding GUI's cumbersome.
 Another great aspect of the customisability is the crazy number of
 options you can choose from to theme and tailor the Linux desktop
 experience to your liking. For some great and inspiring examples
 checkout [r/unixporn](https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/). This
 is what drove me to switch to Linux and Arch specifically.
 Linux is very Light weight (Depending on Distribution) and much
 faster than competing operating systems simply because more often
 than not the distributions of Linux are not filled with bloatware.
 The most extreme examples of this are distros like Arch or something
 like LFS (Linux From Scratch) where you get a completely bare bones
 installation of Linux and are required to install everything from
 Network Managers, to the Desktop Environment, although this can seem
 pointless at the start as you use more and more distros you will find
 things you like and don't on each and something like Arch allows you
 to choose every bit of software that is installed and come up with
 something completely custom. Plus then you can say `I use Arch BTW`
 ## **How can you start**
 There are many ways you can start using _Linux_ and a lot of them don't
 require you to use _Linux_ as your main operating system. You do need
 to be committed to using Linux. Try not to fall back to Windows or
 MacOS if you cant figure something out, **search for solutions.**
 **Lastly try to get comfortable with the terminal.**
 ### **Install Linux as your main OS**
-This is the **Full Send** option. This is a great option if you know
+This is the full send option.
 a move to Linux is something you want to commit to. I think this is the
 best option as you have to start learning Linux to get things done so
 you have incentive to keep going.
-
+A great Distribution that I recommend is [Manjaro with KDE Plasma](https://manjaro.org/downloads/official/kde/)
 **Choosing a distro is fun but a huge time investment, you will hear the
 term `distro hopping` which is installing different distributions of
 _Linux_ and with the number of distros out there this can be daunting
 for new users. A great Distribution that I recommend is 
 [Manjaro with KDE Plasma](https://manjaro.org/downloads/official/kde/)
 as it offers a heavily customisable desktop environment `KDE Plasma`
-and Manjaro itself is a great as it is based on Arch Linux so it can
+and Manjaro itself is a great as it's Arch based but does not require
-leverage the power of the AUR (Arch User Repository)
+you to start from step 0.
 ### ***MacOS*** **Terminal**
-_MacOS_ is actually _UNIX_ based and so **if you have an _apple Mac/MacBook_
+_MacOS_ is actually _UNIX_ based and so **if you have an _apple
-all you need is to open the Terminal** application and start playing
+Mac/MacBook_ all you need is the Terminal** application. I used this on
-around. I used this option for a while on my work machine and it works
+my work machine and it's a great alternative to the full send option.
-great. You get the best of both worlds with this option so if you have
+However I do not recommended this if you don't own one of these devices
-a MacOS device then this is a solid option. Not recommended if you
+already due to cost 💸
 don't have one of these devices simply due to cost 💸
 ### ***Windows WSL***
 The _Windows Subsystem for Linux_ is another great option to get started
-with _Linux_ as it installs the _Linux Kernel_ natively in windows and
+with _Linux_, it installs the _Linux Kernel_ in windows and allows you
-allows you to play around with a real _Linux_ environment, before doing
+to play around in a real _Linux_ environment.
 a full send on my main machine this is the option I used.
 ### **Virtual Machines**
-If there is a specific Distribution of _Linux_ you want to try without
+If there is a specific Distribution of _Linux_ you want to try then
-doing a Full Send then this is a great option however if you want to
+this is a great option. However if you want to simply get to know
-simply get to know the _Linux_ then choose the _MacOS_ terminal or _WSL_
+_Linux_ then choose the _MacOS_ terminal or _WSL_ methods as they are
-methods as they are a lot lighter.
+a lot lighter on system resources
 ## Conclusion
 **Why are you still reading go and get stuck in with _Linux_ 💨**
 ![do it](/gif/do-it.gif)
 As with anything learning _Linux_ is a journey and will take time.
 Enjoy the experience of learning it and uncovering it's hidden powers
 because it is well worth it. I have linked some great resources for
 other great Linux related content that helped me.
 [DT youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVls1GmFKf6WlTraIb_IaJg)
 [r/unixporn](https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/)
 [Arch Wiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/) (Although specific to Arch
 this is a great knowledge base, also useful for Manjaro as it's Arch based)