[Trot]

I would really love to know how to work on a Linux OS, and have already set up a Cinnamon version (the latest), but I've never been able to figure out how to navigate it efficiently.

I've been in Windows since 3.0, so it's familiar and often familiarly frustrating.

I realize I need to work with Linux to get it, but I've not gotten even basics.

Any suggestions on a good starting point?

[TChad]

Any suggestions on a good starting point?

You don't mention your distro. For transitioning away from Windows, try Mint Cinnamon.

[kiryandil]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/11/27/choosing-linux-2-awesome-tools-to-find-your-perfect-linux-os/?sh=4ce983a3beb0

The two tools in the Forbes article:

https://librehunt.org/

https://distrochooser.de/en/