q. I don't know what to do to configure my linux setup. I'm a novice and all these rc's and dotfiles look so intimidating. Should I give up now?

a. Nah, it's a learning experience and it takes a while. No-one is born with the knowledge to use Linux no matter what some people might profess. Try Webmin which I find to be quite reliable and easy(ish) to use. It runs as a web server on your syste that you can connect to in a browser. Though it's best not to make it public or you'll have any old Tom, Dick or Harry messing about with your setup. DON'T use linuxconf as it's shite and has caused me many many stressful hours of fixing stuff it's screwed up. Ideally I recommend being patient and exploring the many how-tos that exist online and learning how things work beneath the hood. It pays dividends in the long run.

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