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If you need to up your Linux skills, play a game.
There are several games, each focusing on a different skill.
These games are free to play as often as you need.
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For many, the idea of learning Linux is a task best left to the geeks. The good news is that desktop Linux has become so easy to use that you don't have to worry about the challenges that may have kept you from diving in. With modern Linux desktop distributions, there's no need to learn the command line or the more advanced tools (such as YaST).
Now, if you want to really get the most out of Linux, or are considering a career as a Linux administrator, you'll need to learn considerably more… including the command line. Now that can be intimidating, especially to those who've never opened a terminal window or typed a command.
Also: The first 5 Linux commands every new user should learn
There's a bit of good news. You can make learning more advanced Linux concepts easier with the help of a few games.
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