The best way to learn Linux is to use it for daily work. Linux read books, watch video Linux is not just enough. Learning Linux is no short cut. You can not grasp in Linux overnight. It takes time and persistence. Just dive into. The best way to learn is to do it. If you get stuck, Baidu will solve your problem. From there, you will have unexpected gains.
I would not say I'm a ninja Linux, but I know how to complete the work quickly and easily in Linux. The following is the work done over the past few years I learn Linux.
Once I decided to use Linux, I uninstalled Windows from your laptop, even though I do not know how to use Linux correctly. I started using Ubuntu as my main operating system, personal and official use. Now, I formally and personal use Arch Linux as my main operating system.
I searched for the best alternative to Windows applications from Baidu. In the following link, you can find the best alternative to Windows applications. Then I've never used Windows operating system and its applications. I was completely turned to Linux
At first I 'not very familiar with linux, at a friend's recommendation, I bought this "linux in respect of such a study" , the overall knowledge straightaway, best of all, he removed those tedious stuff, really can be described as appropriate levels of detail, so that readers can quickly grasp a system that is more seconds, the whole chapter teacher friends have one kind of tone to teach your knowledge, look at this book, you will find a lot of humor inadvertently teacher point. Make you more spiritual, and easier to read on, so I strongly recommend wanted to learn linux entry of the white book.
Once I am familiar with Linux, I installed Oracle VirtualBox to test a variety of operating systems. Since then, I tested a lot of the Linux operating system. My current Arch linux desktops with more than 100 virtual machines. I use them for testing, study and work purposes.
I subscribe to a lot of popular Linux blog, such as Linux in relation to such school sites, called Linuxprobe, this site is Liu Trent teacher established above will publish some of the latest information about Linux, as well as technical dry goods, as well as supporting the site every day of course, if you are a beginner, you can see a lot of interesting content from this site. You will not feel boring. There china-unix site, this was originally a bird brother of the founder of the site, has now developed into the largest cluster of Linux enthusiasts website in China, if you usually learn Linux has some problems, you can publish it in this forum above . Of course, I also have my own blog, say, garden blog, I often share their own content learned in it, I encourage you to review these sites. These sites daily, weekly publication useful and high quality of Linux-related content.
Then I began to test all servers concepts such as individually install and configure the DNS server in the popular Linux operating system, DHCP server, FTP, Samba servers. I suggest that you test them on a virtual machine. This is to help virtualbox place. Before implementing a production system, make a thorough understanding of all the servers in a virtual environment. On all server-related guidelines, refer to the following blog. It contains almost all of the Server Configuration Guide. "Server world - build a network server," this site, do not often use GUI. Learn how to do things from the terminal. Command line mode is more powerful and easier. I mostly use the command line to do things. This is the best way to learn almost all commands.
Do not use a dual boot. It will reduce your ability to learn. You will not be trying to find Linux alternatives. If you get bored or tired of using Linux, you can easily switch to Windows. So, do not do it. Only use Linux. Every day you learn something new. I've been using Linux for more than 5 years, still learning new things. Like Linux has a learning curve endless. Since I switched to Linux, I have never tired of using my computer. I switched to Linux back to the day never had Windows.
Last but not least, do not be afraid to make mistakes. Trial and error is a fundamental solution to the problem. If you made a terrible mistake, do not give up or hate Linux. A year ago, I accidentally formatted (destruction of the entire data) to my Linux desktop, it has a lot of important things. I was naive, curious. So, I ran a deadly Linux commands and destroyed years of backup in a matter of seconds. This is the most I've done stupid things. But I did not stop learning Linux. If you do something wrong, please feel free to ask the Linux community or post your questions on a number of Linux blog. Linux community really helpful.
This is my way of learning Linux. I just learned it through experience.