Merge branch 'learn-linux' into 'main'

Learn linux

See merge request AHMZA/blog!8

content/posts/Setup-an-NGINX-Reverse-Proxy.md

@@ -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)

content/posts/securing-ssh.md

@@ -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)

content/posts/you-need-to-learn-linux.md

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+---
+title: You Need to Learn Linux 🐧
+date: 2021-12-17T19:16:50Z
+author: "ahmza"
+draft: false
+weight: 
+
+tags: ["Linux"]
+description: "Ever wanted to learn Linux ? Well no better time than now to learn"
+canonicalURL: "https://blog.ahmza.com/Page%28/posts/you-need-to-learn-linux.md%29"
+
+cover:
+    image: "/img/learn-linux/learn-linux.gif" # image path/url
+    alt: "learn-linux" # alt text
+    caption: "<text>" # display caption under cover
+    relative: false # when using page bundles set this to true
+showtoc: true
+searchHidden: false
+---
+## **Introduction**
+You need to learn _Linux_ because there is no reason not to. If you
+are pursuing a career in IT then you will without a doubt come across
+_Linux_ and having even basic knowledge is very helpful. Many people
+struggle with the OS simply because it's fundamentally different
+compared to the other operating systems, but with a bit of time you
+can master the basics and unlock it's true power.
+
+![true power](/gif/mha-power.gif)
+
+## **But Why**
+**Linux is everywhere**, from data centres to your smart toaster. So
+if you are interesting in anything IT related then it's a great asset
+to have.
+
+Linux is great for power users because it allows you to customise all
+aspects of your workflow to make it yours. The amount of
+customisability is mind blowing and an endless rabbit hole which is
+awesome as there is always something you could implement to improve
+your workflow.
+
+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**
+
+### **Install Linux as your main OS**
+This is the full send option.
+
+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's Arch based but does not require
+you to start from step 0.
+
+### ***MacOS*** **Terminal**
+_MacOS_ is actually _UNIX_ based and so **if you have an _apple
+Mac/MacBook_ all you need is the Terminal** application. I used this on
+my work machine and it's a great alternative to the full send option.
+However I do not recommended this if you don't own one of these devices
+already due to cost 💸
+
+### ***Windows WSL***
+The _Windows Subsystem for Linux_ is another great option to get started
+with _Linux_, it installs the _Linux Kernel_ in windows and allows you
+to play around in a real _Linux_ environment.
+
+### **Virtual Machines**
+If there is a specific Distribution of _Linux_ you want to try then
+this is a great option. However if you want to simply get to know
+_Linux_ then choose the _MacOS_ terminal or _WSL_ methods as they are
+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)