Reviews of Linux Basics

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Total ratings

4.37 (Rating count: 272)

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Review summary

Users praise Linux Basics for its beginner-friendly, engaging, and visually clear approach to teaching Linux commands, making learning fun and effective without ads. Its storytelling and interactive puzzles help demystify complex concepts. However, multiple users desire more comprehensive and advanced content. Some report bugs causing the app to freeze and question the need for internet access. The space-themed abstraction is confusing for some experienced users. Overall, the app is an excellent starting point for Linux novices but would benefit from expanded lessons and technical refinements.

Pros

Great for beginners to learn Linux with clear explanations and visual aids.
Engaging and fun interactive approach with storytelling and gamification.
Ad-free and easy to use, providing educational content in an enjoyable format.
Solid introduction that demystifies Linux commands and concepts effectively.
Effective for accelerating learning and improving understanding of basic Linux navigation and commands.

Cons

Limited content and lessons, leading to a desire for more advanced levels and broader Linux topics.
Some bugs reported, such as app freezes during certain lessons (e.g., 'mv' lesson).
Requires internet access, which some users find unnecessary for an offline learning app.
Confusing abstraction with space-themed metaphors for some users, especially those with practical Linux experience.
Lacks challenging or advanced content; some users find it more like a puzzle game than practical command practice.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.80

All time rating average: 4.37

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-26	Ta*****	Amazing place to start learning about Linux. I learnt a lot not just about Linux but computers also. Waiting for the next update. Hope that is coming very soon.
Amazing place to start learning about Linux. I learnt a lot not just about Linux but computers also. Waiting for the next update. Hope that is coming very soon.
2025-01-17	Su*****	Very nice for beginners. Like the playful approach.
Very nice for beginners. Like the playful approach.
2025-01-01	Jo*****	The only way . I have been poking around the terminal for ages . I knew basic stuff , but I didn't comprehend what I was doing before this . APIs and command at a kernal level are becoming preferred. The very first lesson I learned something with pwd command I didn't know . I was hooked from there .
The only way . I have been poking around the terminal for ages . I knew basic stuff , but I didn't comprehend what I was doing before this . APIs and command at a kernal level are becoming preferred. The very first lesson I learned something with pwd command I didn't know . I was hooked from there .
2024-12-02	Sh*****	Very clear explanations, the visual aspect is very helping. Made my studies faster and better. Thanks!
Very clear explanations, the visual aspect is very helping. Made my studies faster and better. Thanks!
2024-09-20	Na*****	A fun and effective way to learn basic linux navigation and functions. Highly recommend if your new to linux.
A fun and effective way to learn basic linux navigation and functions. Highly recommend if your new to linux.
2024-09-13	So*****	Love this app! Easy to use, educational and ad-free.
Love this app! Easy to use, educational and ad-free.
2024-08-28	Na*****	This app is amazing! It teaches Linux commands one a time, each with an interactive component. They use their own GUI to help you visualise what the commands are doing and why. They even create these dumb little narratives (I mean that in the best way possible) to give the tasks more context and help it feel amusing to play. Overall they did an amazing job on this app. One small note for the devs: World 3 Lv 1, I thought I got soft locked bc removing the buttons were not intuitive enough.
This app is amazing! It teaches Linux commands one a time, each with an interactive component. They use their own GUI to help you visualise what the commands are doing and why. They even create these dumb little narratives (I mean that in the best way possible) to give the tasks more context and help it feel amusing to play. Overall they did an amazing job on this app. One small note for the devs: World 3 Lv 1, I thought I got soft locked bc removing the buttons were not intuitive enough.
2024-08-22	Ch*****	Okay no joke but this is the best app I've ever seen. Good explanation and really nice art work!!! 5/5
Okay no joke but this is the best app I've ever seen. Good explanation and really nice art work!!! 5/5
2024-08-09	Ry*****	As an educator myself, I appreciate the work that has gone into this app. As someone who knew nothing about Linux I find myself not feeling so lost and in the dark. I love the story telling of this app and the challenge of putting the information presented together without being spoon-fed the answers to the problem. Please keep developing this app as I want to keep playing. I have replayed every challenge several times and i feel the syntax is less of a mystery now. Thank you Gabi
As an educator myself, I appreciate the work that has gone into this app. As someone who knew nothing about Linux I find myself not feeling so lost and in the dark. I love the story telling of this app and the challenge of putting the information presented together without being spoon-fed the answers to the problem. Please keep developing this app as I want to keep playing. I have replayed every challenge several times and i feel the syntax is less of a mystery now. Thank you Gabi
2024-08-07	Ty*****	Really fun and educational but I've run into a bug that disallows my continuing. During the mv lesson moving the Earth, after selecting the source and changing it to destination the app freezes. Duplicatable S23 ultra, Android 14
Really fun and educational but I've run into a bug that disallows my continuing. During the mv lesson moving the Earth, after selecting the source and changing it to destination the app freezes. Duplicatable S23 ultra, Android 14