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. Unlike on Windows, this can be changed without reinstalling your system.
Window Manager WM Arranges your windows at the place you want them to be
Compositor Makes visual effects
Package manager Essential 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 has the ending .so. (on windows this would be .dll)
Terminal Black window with text. Essentially a different way to operate your system.
Display Manager Draws stuff on the screen. Can be either x.org, or wayland.