Cheatsheet
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You might see some terms you are not familiar with. Here is a collection of some that might help you.
| Term | Abbreviation | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Distro | The "type" of Linux you are using |
| Desktop Environment | DE | How your Linux looks like. Think of the difference between Windows 7, 10, and 11. |
| Window Manager | WM | Typically part of your DE, has the purpose of arranging your windows at the place you want them to have |
| Compositor | Typically part of your DE, has the purpose of making visual effects | |
| Package manager | Part of your distro, has the purpose of downloading, installing, and removing packages | |
| Package | Program, part of a program, or library | |
| Library | Collection of stuff that programs use to function. Typically have the ending .so. (on windows this would be .dll) | |