New desktop users can make plenty of mistakes (as can anyone). But knowing which mistakes to avoid, from the start, helps prevent a LOT of frustration. I’ve handled the topic of mistakes new Linux admins make, but never those of desktop users. Here are some of the most common Linux desktop mistakes I see new users make.

There are a few ubiquitous mistakes which a lot of Linux admins make while administering a Linux box. If kept in mind, these mistakes can be avoided to keep a smooth work flow.

Every Linux newbie hears about power of grep sooner or later. But no sooner does newbie try to the grep command the experiment ends badly.

Perhaps your company is just switching to Linux, to save on costs. Or, maybe you’re starting University, and you have no idea how to get around the Linux Systems they’ve just installed. Or if you’re like me, you’re curious about how Linux works, and you have it installed at home.

I was once a newbie to Linux. That was several years ago now, but I remember the feeling of using it for the first time. It was a mixture excitement and fear. I was excited by the challenge and that this was a door opening to me. I was fearful because I was good at using Windows and really knew nothing about what I was getting in to.

It's that time again when the summer months hit most of the world and some of us find ourselves lucky enough to find some spare time on their hands. Every year around this time, the Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide makes a call to all of our readers to contribute to the site in some way or another. You may be thinking, "How can I help?

If you’re new to Linux, a few common mistakes are likely to get you into trouble. Learn about them up front so you can avoid major problems as you become increasingly Linux-savvy.

Today, Linux distributions are getting more and more popular, specially Ubuntu. Many ‘technical users’ of Microsoft Windows are showing interest in using or trying out Linux, but they repeat some common mistakes. Which are,

Learn the basics of the Linux operating systems. Get to know what it is all about, and familiarize yourself with the practical side.Basically, if you're a complete Linux newbie and looking for a quick and easy guide to get you started this is it.