u/ThelilBruce_Wayne

Most people advice me to just start using Linux, so I installed Debian 13, customized my desktop, and learned the absolute basics like ⁠cd⁠ and ⁠ls⁠. But now that the setup is done, I’m stuck on how to actually progress.
I want to properly learn the command line, system administration, and eventually scripting/networking, rather than just copying and pasting terminal commands.
What are the best resources, practical projects, or next logical steps for a beginner to actually understand how the system works under the hood?

Has anyone else noticed that they’ll make you read a massive, super-detailed page of text, but when you get to the questions at the bottom, they have absolutely nothing to do with what you just read?
I find myself constantly having to go to Google or YouTube just to figure out the answers to the questions, which completely defeats the purpose of the write-up. Why make us digest all that information if the actual challenge requires outside research anyway? Is the module just poorly structured?

Has anyone else noticed that they’ll make you read a massive, super-detailed page of text, but when you get to the questions at the bottom, they have absolutely nothing to do with what you just read?
I find myself constantly having to go to Google or YouTube just to figure out the answers to the questions, which completely defeats the purpose of the write-up. Why make us digest all that information if the actual challenge requires outside research anyway? Is the module just poorly structured?

What's the fastest route?
I already have a solid foundation in C, and my main goal is to learn Python specifically for cybersecurity and hacking. I bought Angela Yu's 100 Days of Code on Udemy, but honestly, it’s just not for me. It feels incredibly slow, way too long, and half the time it just feels like doing what I already know in C but with different syntax.
I don't want to build general apps or quiz games for months. How should I pivot my learning to focus strictly on building pentesting tools, scripts, and automation? Any book or hands-on platform recommendations for someone who already knows how to code in a low-level language? Thanks!

I’m a beginner trying to learn Linux for cybersecurity but I’ve hit a wall and feel stuck on where to go next. I've tried TryHackMe (but hit a paywall halfway through), OverTheWire (was kinda hard ), and Hack The Box courses (which feel a bit too advanced or overwhelming right now) and i just started cisco Linux course. I really want to master Linux CLI and core fundamentals without spending money upfront, so what is the absolute best free, hands-on way forward according to this community?

Hey everyone,
Right now, I know the basics of C, I just started learning Python, and I've been diving into Linux using Hack The Box.
Programming is okay, but I am way more excited about networking and cybersecurity.
My ultimate goals are to learn Python, get comfortable with Linux, and earn the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, CompTIA Security+, and Cisco CCNA.

My question is: Where should I start? Should I dive straight into CCNA first to build that networking foundation, or should I tackle something else? I want to make sure I'm building my skills in the right logical order without burning out.
Appreciate any advice or roadmaps you guys can share! Thanks!