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If you need help with Linux, try these outlets.
You might not get an answer immediately, but one will come.
These are all free to join and enjoy (just watch out for trolls).
Linux is about community, and it has been for a very long time.
Without community, I'm not sure if Linux would be where it is today. When I first started using Linux in the late 90s, I turned to old-school solutions (such as bulletin boards) and found all the help I needed.
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Seriously, without those communities, I wouldn't be here writing this so you could find the help you need. On the occasional instance when I need to find a solution to a problem, I generally turn to one of three things: Forums, social media groups, and mailing lists.
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