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How to set up a free Linux lab at home

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A home lab is the fastest way to learn Linux, and it does not have to cost anything. With free virtualisation software and a free Linux distribution, you can build a safe place to practise — and break things — on your own laptop.

What you need

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Choose a hypervisor

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Install your first Linux VM

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Use snapshots to experiment safely

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# Check your VM's resources after install
free -h
df -h
nproc
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