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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
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Yes, it will get better over time. You are using an entirely new operating system. Things are different, but aren't that hard to learn.
My big tip for installing Linux is to use the package managers when possible. Every distro comes with at least one package manager, which can install many pieces of software. On Ubuntu, there are two: snap and apt. (Yes, this is confusing. Canonical is trying to change the way they package software, and it has made their distro harder to use).
Also, what kind of software are you installing that requires different permissions or ports? If you're trying to set up servers you many be better off with a different approach.