Which Linux distribution to start with?

Question

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I study in the 10th grade, I know two programming languages ​​(Python & cpp) I
plan to connect my life with information security, I realized that this industry really needs skills to work with Unix-like systems, but I still don’t know which one I’m all from to begin your journey of knowledge.
I found a lot of videos, the opinion of the authors of which varies greatly.
I would be grateful for help with my problem

Answer 1

No difference. It is important not to learn a specific distribution, but to master *unix in general. You can even do this on the Linux subsystem of your Windows to some extent (although Ubuntu is better). It is important to understand the command line, running utilities and man, the permissions separation system, approaches to mounting and partitioning disks, the file system structure, basic settings, deb / rpm package managers (if it is still alive), /etc, system.d and probably something then, alas, such a minimum list must be compiled separately. And then it will run into specifics: the settings of individual software, such as ssh or iptables.
As a lyrical addition. In my experience the first "Linux" distribution was FreeBSD, I didn't understand the difference then, in the days when there was no broadband Internet, I took the CD from the radio market. Accidentally demolished all the contents of his Win-disk, choosing the default installation and was very upset, unable to start a graphical shell. I'm not even sure it was on that CD distribution. But it gave a few days of fun. Then there was Gentoo Linux, which was downloaded by friends on 4 DVDs, and a week killed for assembly-rebuilding. Then Suse Linux, 9 or 10, it seems. All this took a lot of time in total, but so, without reading a single specialized book, I began to understand. Although, there were separate articles, like how to rebuild the kernel (I read somewhere then that the system is even faster with this, although it was not necessary).
Another point, there is nothing complicated in Linux now. The same OS, automated installation process and the main layer is covered with graphical configurators.
Another important point, do not learn from videos. Take hardcore literature, read articles, and Linux itself is also well documented.

Answer 2

Fully agree with CityCat!!!
I started and continue to work on SlackWare - the most difficult to learn, but the most correct, archaic system with a minimum of documentation, automation and ready-made program builds.
But in this choice, I was pursuing a very quick dive into Linux and solving specific problems.
By the way, it is very important to set a goal for which everything is being done, otherwise it is difficult to stay in Linux.
The second system that I study and use for home purposes is Ubuntu - a minimum of crap, a maximum of software and documentation.

Answer 3

There is an expression: "If you know Redhad Linux, then you know Redhad, if you know Slavware, then you know Mr. Linux