The following are five reasons why Linux is complicated and how to overcome each:
1) Kernel - understanding the kernel and the vision behind it and how it works will serve one well.
2) Security - understanding the use of groups and the chmod based permission sets will serve one well.
3) Operating system - understanding which distribution of Linux works for you and your organization will serve one well.
4) Command line - understanding which commands are best to leverage and learn for the functionality you need will serve one well.
5) Scripting - understanding shell scripting and which shell script works for the functionality you need will serve one well.
