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I tend to use Fedora as my main operating system these days, although I do occasionally use Windows when needs must. If you have never tried a Linux distribution before, then I would recommend Fedora as good starting point. I tried Ubuntu too, but for desktop environments I much prefer Fedora. At some point I might write about why. . .stay tuned. Below are some of the tools and programs that I tend to install on a new Fedora system. For my own benefit, and hopefully yours too.

About a year and a half ago I decided that I wanted to try something new. I love learning new skills and I wanted something to focus my mind and give myself a new challenge. I decided the “thing” would be to try and learn to computer program, but where to start? Well I did start and (while I can still remember) I wanted to write down some of the experiences, frustrations and successes of the last year and half, so that I can look back at them, but also to try and help others that might want to start the same journey. This is my journey from not knowing how to code, to publishing a fully working android application on the Google play store (more info about the app at the website here). I hope you find it useful.