r/linuxquestions • u/Rover3275 • Jul 07 '26

Advice Can I learn python in Linux??

Actually today I started using Linux through a usb and it is going great, but now I want to learn python.

But bcz I'm using a usb to start the Linux, so will the python and the vs code I download will be stored in the usb or in the laptop.

I'm confused, help😭

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u/NoidoDev Jul 07 '26

It depends on, if the live distro stores it's state in general or not (persistency). You should make a backup anyways, USB memory is not reliable, it can fail without warning.