Not sure if I’m even posting correctly but here goes. I’m pretty new to Lemmy, the whole reddit thing has just lead to me to deleting my old account and exploring new places. So far I like Lemmy and have learned how to subscribe and maneuver my way around instances and such. Also downloaded the ios beta app which I have enjoyed and has help fill in my need to read topics anytime I get a chance to sit and relax.
I feel like I need to be more tech savy though. I get the impression that these communities are filled with more linux users than windows like me. In my mind I just picture people with thick glasses who understand coding and are geniuses basically. Joking _
My question is which sites can I go to for tutorials and just learning the lingo (didn’t know Instances meant servers for example) Anything linked to fediverse I have to begin to be familiar with. Thanks in advance.
you are not totally wrong
FTFY :-P
That said, play and don’t be afraid to break things. Try stuff. Use an old laptop or PC and install some distro. Then another. There’s a plethora of options on multiple levels and it’s hard to find what suits best for you.
Read How to ask questions the smart way completely. (Not only useful for tech but for any kind of expertise).
Finding a community is easy in the opensource world. It’s mentioned in the documentation most of the time. And there’s tons of websites, forums, mailinglists, meatspace usergroups etc.
Google for error messages. Chances are pretty good, someone solved your problem before you encountered it.
Be patient. Be polite. Be persistive. There’s always a solution and most of the times, you can do it.
Don’t like something or miss something? Ask… People will tell you why things are the way they are or might even add/change it for you.
Learn to program: Great, now you can modify software to fit your needs for yourself. And if you merge your work, others will profit, too.
Most importantly: Have a lot of fun!