Is Linux Really For Windows Users
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- Is Linux Really For Windows Users
There are a few user-friendly Linux distributions designed to be more familiar to Windows users, making the transition easier. But Linux is not Windows 10 or Windows 11. Its a completely different operating system.
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I was a Windows user. I tried Linux in 2022. I dual booted with kubuntu, then zorin. Then I completely awitched a month after my trial to Linux Mint. It is really not that difficulty to go full on Linux (especially if you are computer literate, if not, not so much).
You just have to be prepared. Once you get over the hurdles, you are golden.
Bugs bugs bugs bugs BUGS!
Although, to be fair, today in Windows 11 I had one of these classic types of 'Little Linux' bugs. They're so rare in Windows it surprised me. Here's what happened --
1. I had six folders on one PC desktop. I moved them to an external drive, then --
2. -- dragged them onto a new PC. Both running exactly same version of Windows 11. When the folders were finished being moved --
3. -- this weird 'dark space' appeared around each folder. It's as if the folders took some of the previous desktop background with them to the new PC. (But not really.) There was no fix, but the workaround was to create identical new folders and transfer the contents.
Now, that's just a little stupid bug. My problem is Linux developed them fast and furious, no matter Zorin, Ubuntu, Mint -- they all did the same thing. I was told a 1000 times that the best way to try Linux was a full install, no emulators or hard drive partitions. Didn't matter.
bugs bugs bugs BUGS!
Hey the bugs guy, if you have bugs, it is the distribution's fault. Use debian testing or stable. It will not have any bugs.
@@screenplayhouse4932 I have much less bugs on Fedora Linux than I do on Windows
Users that value their privacy and security are being driven to Linux distros.
But here you are on CZcams who collect data and so does your browser. Hard to be private today on the internet
That's true, I'm not living in a cave off the grid. Each person decides what steps they choose to take, moving forward through life.
@@BlainsTube And then you or people like you also use Facebook, Instagram, X(Twitter), CZcams, dating apps on Iphone or Android based phone which collects more privacy and personal information that Microsoft had in the past 10 years. Dude move on. Its not about privacy its about usability and personal preference.
thank you for your reply
I use linux only. As for windows users, I couldn't care less if they cone to linux or not.
Some Linux distros, at least for the casual user, are user-friendly enough these days, that you may actually never need to touch the terminal! It's really gotten that much better in recent times! And driver support is getting better all the time🙂
Agreed. If you are using the terminal in 2024, you are either doing something very niche… or you actively made the choice to use the terminal. Most distros have really good gui tools for the most common things you’ll do on your system, and 90% of people will never need it
True, for the casual users and true for the experts. I have a lot of experience from MS-DOS on twin-floppy systems, to OS/2 and Unix servers. But MS Windows 10 was my breaking point, and Linux Mint was rather easy to use as a daily driver, and what I'm using now to reply to you, several years later.
@@SnowyRVulpix the problem is that if you do have problems and Google the problem it usually comes up with the solution using terminal commands. I recently had an issue with mounting a SSD and not having write permissions. I google it and the first like 10 results were doing something in terminal. i had to really hunt around for how to solve the problem without using terminal. Something that takes 1 minute or less to do in Windows ended up taking me around an hour and a half in Linux, mostly because regular Linux users seem to think everyone knows how to use terminal commands.
@@NonLegitNation2
There's a good reason that a lot of solutions to problems will use the terminal. And it's usually not that there isn't a Windows-equivalent GUI method of fixing the issue - because most distros/desktops do have equivalent tools and settings. The reason has two main factors:
*GUI diversity* - There's a lot of different desktops, and different ways that distros (and users) can configure them.
*Backend similarity* - the stuff behind the scenes is usually quite similar even with different distros and desktops.
And the people who know enough to figure out the solutions are aware of both factors. As an example: if you had the mounting problem on Ubuntu, and a Kubuntu-user wanted to get you a solution, they wouldn't necessarily know exactly where in the GUI menus that option would be on your system. But the underlying system on those two are the exact same.
Another reason is that it is usually a lot easier to say "open a terminal, paste this command" than "Click this, then that, and then this to get to the dialog box. Then fill out this and that field, check these boxes, uncheck those, and don't touch these other things."
Translation: you need keyboard skills, need to patch your software, there are no drivers.
I was a Windows user and had no problems moving over to Linux once I started using foss applications that support Linux. The majority of software I use works on Linux and so I don't have much of a hard time transitioning to another operating system. I know Linux is not for everyone, because not everyone is prepared for change, but those seeking a free operating system will definitely find something that should suit them, Linux has a flavor for everyone. It's great to revive older computers, and they offer you a free and open source alternative that gives you complete and total control over the computer.
Well then tell me if it's so good why is it only used by a few.?
l actually got bored with windows, l started wriiing my own programs in basic on commoders then after switching to windows there was just that much free software around that i become lazy, going to linux got me back into basic programming. at 75 l have to keep my mind active,
@@Nick41622 if windows was so good why did the windows phone flop, android which is a linux version is still going strong, why did vhs kill beta, beta was the better system, marketing plays a large part,.linux does not have the big bucks to back it, most users have never installed an os they use the one that comes preinstalled
@MichaelDustter Linux is trash, used by a few.
@MichaelDustter Linux is only for light users. And stupid people like you! Fanboi.
Having been a computer geek since the early 80s, and having done everything from repair technician through server administration, I have already made the decision that when Win10 hits EOL I will be going straight Linux. I refuse to upgrade to Win11 and know that Win12 will be an even bigger mess. Advertising and telemetry are NOT necessary for me to use a computer.
I appreciate this video for pointing out that your typical home user isn't going to just jump to Linux, mainly because it is different and most users fear change. I think that a lot of shops could benefit from marketing Linux OS by simply taking a few minutes to tell customers that yes it looks different, but it will browse the web and read emails just as easily as Microsoft and Apple, with an added benefit of not being spied on and forced to do things the company wants you to do things. Add in that by the time the customer gets to a point that they are going to want to make a bunch of changes to their computer, they should be familiar enough with the OS to be comfortable to Google the step-by-step and give it a try. It isn't the fact that your typical home user is too dumb to use Linux, it's more that it's too easy to be lazy and not learn anything because Microsoft and Apple make more money but dumbing down customers.
I made the move once Windows 11 came out. Used Linux back in the 90's but now it makes more sense. I don't like my privacy violated by being spied on. Changed my tablets and phones to an open-source Android distribution NOGAPPS.
I guess that's a great idea as Linux is going through many changes now.
You'd think someone would have mentioned Apple or some x86 _Android._ But then, that might be more of a sideways move. So, I have to agree. When Windows 10 hits EOL, it'll probably be full time Linux for me too -- likely Debian (or a derivative). Hopefully, Wayland, Systemd's replacement (?) and all those Snap / Flatpacks will work by then?
@@WXSEDY Wayland is not intending to replace systemd and may not yet work for certain desktop environments and window managers. I have perfect experience with Linux even despite preferring the older X11 standard particularly with the transposition to the Openbox WM.
For the average person (not Companies or professionals) who only browse or use emails, Linux is more than sufficient. I am 67 years old and moved from Windows to Linux after 30 years in computer use and have not had any problems. It takes a little getting used to, but not as scary as one may think.
linux is easy if you have the motivation to learn. If you dont try and learn you will never learn.
Did you also know that at your age you're probably eligible to buy discounted refurbished computers at computer recycling centres? They ALWAYS remove Windows, wipe the drive clean, and put in a custom spin of Linux designed for people who have never seen a computer. I used to volunteer at one of these.
@@musicalneptunian its a skill to make computers that is safe, protect your privacy and simply works.
Windows would say "connect the picture cable, press 10 buttons, do 8 choices and you are done"
In the linux world: Connect the hdmi, the screen goes into last used mode, if you are happy press "close" in that window and you are done. If you want to change setting, press the setting you want and then press close.
My best "simply works" project i have done is a laptop that start fast even if its 10 years old, it apply a overclock when the system when you log in automatic, ready to use. If you want to view the screen connect a hdmi and the picture pop over and close a windows if you are happy.
When you want to remove the external screen, pull out the hdmi and the screen pop back.
That poor computer did try windows 2H at one time and it used up 1.8 GB ram and was slower than a glued snail..
Since it was a 50$ laptop no one cna be asked to put any money on it so linux was the save for it, now it start up in 20 seconds and i cant reach 1.8 gb ram used by the system even if i try..
My top most used ram with linux was 1.5-1.6 GB ram.. on full load. Windows used 1.8 GB on the desktop.
Thank you very much Brian for covering Linux topics since we're having Windows issues. Would love to hear your thoughts about the broken Windows January 2024 update, using the Microsoft Windows Update Show/Hide tool hosted on MajorGeeks to temp hide that broken update?
I have covered that tool, probably buried somewhere in my 3000+ videos 😂
I managed it and was 74/75 yo at the time. Just take slowly, on a separate machine, think about what you want to achieve - not what program you use, and DON't expect Linux to be Windows. Personally, I'd recommend Linux Mint or MX Linux for a start. Whatever you do DO NOT blow away your Windows installation straight away.
I am a long time Linux user. I went to install Linux Mint one of the distros recommended for beginners two days ago on a new computer (I need a stable distro on the computer in question). After installing the distro, on boot I was met with a black screen and an error I hadn't seen before. I spent an hour researching and trying to repair what was causing the error only to realize that the error had nothing to do with the problem. I had to boot into LM via the recovery and then update the kernel because it was using a very old kernel that didn't support the Intel Arc graphics in the computer. A novice, first-time user would probably have guessed correctly that it would have just been easier to put Windows back on their computer than reading through reams of data in forums to try to figure out the problem. Linux can be as frustrating , if not more than Windows sometimes.
On a NEW computer you obviously have to use a up to date Linux OS and read the fine print. Intel Arc graphics came out March 30, 2022. Writing drivers for it , and debugging the hundreds of common configurations would take some amount of time. This costs money and Linux, in general, is free. or pay $200.00 to Microsoft.
Thanks for sharing your experience, if your not tech savvy, that could of been a defining moment right there whether you stay on Linux
I know what you are saying, but that is besides the point. I am telling my experience solely to show the frustration that can arise and the deterrent to moving to Linux. You and I can talk all day about technical reasons for why it doesn't work, but in the end a person wanting to try Linux is often met with similar frustrating issues and there is an almost 'head in the sand' or RTFM attitude towards it. Read the manual, you say to a new Linux user, no thanks I will just use Windows and use my computer right now, is the reply we often get back. There needs to be some gentle hand holding to get someone to try something new. A prime example, most people who get an error or encounter an issue in Linux don't even know what question they should ask or where to ask it. If they ask the wrong question in the wrong forum, they are often scolded like children, belittled, and berated for not knowing what they don't know. The Linux forums are filled with socially awkward members who don't know how to deal with people in a polite and gentle manner. @@markae0
Linnux Mint LMDE 6 has the newer Kernel
Hello would you be so kind as to do add tutorial about chrome os and the positives and negatives of using it I know there are many videos about this on youtube but I would like it from a computer text point of view I just wish that voice integration in windows was better because I find whenever I use my phone with the Google assistant it is very intuitive and responsive and the voice integration that windows offers just doesn't cut it I would be interested to know your opinion on voice integration many thanks
After decades of working for Fortune 500 Corporations in Microsoft environments I took one of my laptops and installed Linux Mint 21.2 last summer. I use Google Drive & Apps and LibreOffice, Online meetings, surf the web, and watch CZcams videos. It's an easy workflow and kinda like a Windows Lite (sort of speak). I really like Mint and rarely need to use the terminal. I'm not a gamer and I have another laptop with Windows 10. (I retired last year so I'm no longer chained to a software environment.)
Glad its working out for you Rene
Hey Brian question is there a way to block windows 11 from installing old driver for a graphics card because i have try everything and keeps ignoring it
I've been a Windows user for a while but Linux is not bad if you're willing to learn. I've put think or swim app, webull, CZcams music ,etc on mint. I've learned a lot from you and Explaining Computers . You guys are awesome 👌.
I like your honesty though, it definitely won't be for the average user. I've put Zorin os 17 on my Ventoy Bootable USB. I like it.
linux comes with one requirement that people isnt used to. The stability and security start and stop between the chair and the keyboard, most users is used to the situation where "someone else" handle their security and stability.
It shouldnt be any issues since its like if you drive a car, if you drive safe or kill someone depend on the driver (the person between the seat and the steering wheel).. but it is a issue for most people, they cant see that its a similar situation.
Most people turn off the main power on the brain when using a pc but they turn on the power when driving a car.. cant say why but i would say that its due to that they dont want to care even if they need to do it.. If they "dont care" when driving a car they kill someone and bad things happen, if they "dont care" when using a computer no one die and its a safe situation if something goes wrong.. And if they loose dokuments or such due to a "dont care" situation its never the users fault, its always a 3rd party that is the blame.. (you cant blame a 3rd party when you use linux, you are the 3rd person). Compared to windows and microsoft, where its always microsofts fault if something goes wrong even if the user install that virus by their own choice..
I have been dual booting windows 11 and Linux Mint. I am happy with Mint using it more than windows at this point. The best advice I can give is to try some of the open source programs such as Firefox browser and libre office on windows to get used to them. Then install Linux on a spare computer if you have one or dual boot with windows. I am learning more every day and will delete windows from my system soon. I find Linux to operate faster and for me a much more pleasant user experience, of course your mileage may vary but it might be worth trying.
FYI: As a really old Microsoft user I still have the Warcraft II disk and like to play that game. Mint, as an improvement, started auto-mounting that Warcraft II disk as two devices (it's a hybrid disk) and that blows DOS-Box out of the water when trying to access that disk. So now I play Factorio and Doom under Mint and muse about how crazed the world is getting. And I've learned to appreciate Grub for dual-boot systems. I think my record is 5 different operating systems on the Grub boot menu.Being retired I can have fun doing such things, and that's my reason for staying with Linux as my daily driver.
patience is the key, its no 5 minutes solution. Its a step by step change that takes a few months due to that our brain HATE change. Our brain try its best to NOT learn new ways to do things. You need to tell your brain to stop crying and start to learn a new way to do your work.
Our brain hate to create new pathways for information and connect the pathways. It cost energy and the brain hate using the more energy demanding mode if its a easier way to solve the problem aka go back to old methods/habits.
I quite agree. I'll add another key: Being in a position to try Linux without blowing up your MS Windows installation. The proliferation of "live distributions" has made this easier, but cheap SSDs and some hardware chops can also be a big enabler. @@lokelaufeyson9931
Thanks for the advice
there is no advice here, this video is just "linux is scary and you are probably incapable"
its honestly easy if you can follow simple instructions and google simple problems
I plan to install Zorin 17 Pro on one of my PCs but still pretty strict on gaming and software's but not bad to have both Windows and Linux on a separate PCs imo being a starter in Linux and Windows for major use for now. I am subscribed to networkchuck just waiting for my look and feel of Linux and Zorin got me sold.
5:52 In my case I found it to be the other way around, most of the times Linux (normal distros) works straight out of the box with the hardware, when you install Windows, generally it is laggy with screen tear issues unless you run an update (which will install your graphics drivers).
Great video "Has Been Brian" 😁.
Zorin and Mint are the best distros from people running away from Windows.
Games run beautifully in Linux, IF you use STEAM. I can play every Windows game on my Library on Linux Mint, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Linux does not play the most popular games like Valant or Fortnite and plenty more.
@@Britec09 a lot of the Multi-player games like Fortnite and Rust, which I play quite often, are more than capable of running the games, but the developers are blocking them from connecting to their online servers, because they are afraid of cheating, and they either don't have the time or the resources to combat the cheaters they are fearful of. That's the fatal downside of gaming under Linux or on a Steam Deck. The software, in many instances, runs perfectly fine. You just aren't welcome to log into the servers.
Before jumping to Linux it is easier if you first switch your Windows apps to open-source ones (also available on Linux). As soon as that is done the switch to Linux is a breeze, as the operating system is just the platform where those apps run on.
Good comment. I wish I'd thought of that.
that is if you can find any, there are none for the ones i use that are any good.
@@ShadowzGSD What do you use?
That all depends on the App. The thing to understand about "open source" is the actual code the software publisher has written before compiling into machine code (which your computer and it's OS can run). Being "open source" simply means you can read this gobeldegook text "openly" and freely and presumably know what you're looking at! (Check out the "GPL licensing" scheme, which is really more of "legal" set of parameters if you want to know more). So if an App is "open source" it simply means someone with the technical code writing skills can adjust it for a different operating system (and platform) before compiling.
Hi Brian, thanks for a very informative and realistic video. It has given me food for thought though as a recent windows update caused several problems on my W10 pc. All of my system restore points were wiped and, I lost sound to my headphones which are a must have in my household. Several times over the years , some updates have caused very annoying problems on my computer , so much so that I am seriously considering the move to Linux. If only Microsoft could get their updates finished properly before release . Not much to ask for is it ?
I recently installed Linux Mint on my new PC and my dual monitors were working great right out of the box. Then I immediately install the updates recommended by Linux Mint and I can only use one monitor. Bad updates aren't just a Windows problem. It's really a problem of the PC ecosystem having so much different hardware available. If you want reliable updates, get a Mac, since there is very little variety in hardware, so less to go wrong.
I think for most users, if they can use either Windows or Mac OS, then they can use something like Ubuntu or Pop OS. There will be some who fail to adjust, and others who are buried too deep into proprietary Windows, or especially Mac soft\ware, but I think more people are capable of using Linux than they or others might expect.
I have one drive with Linux Mint and I have another, I'm thinking of trying Zorin as I've used it before. I have a 10-year-old laptop that's still quite zippy but can't upgrade to Windows 11. I'm not sure if my wife will go for a switch to Linux, but I'm not going to junk it.
I have been using windows since Windows for workgroups v 3.1.1. (MS DOS Days) When I worked in the industry, I always used Windows, but now I use Windows 11 (main pc), Debain Linux (Laptop), and Ubuntu server (home web server).
I find that for a webserver Linux is the way to go, although I do know how to set up a Windows web server.
I think Linux has its place, and I like it. For me at least Linux can never replace Windows. I tried Mint and found that it good but I prefer Debian with the (Mint) cinnamon desktop as I am not a fan of Gnome. I have tried out a few distros and there are some absolute terrible ones, and also some amazing ones.
Thanks for sharing
I had to teach myself Linux Mint thanks to CZcams tutorials back in 2008. My sister needed her basic PC (AMD Athlon) updated, and couldn't afford a new Windows license. So, I forced her to use Linux, and she caught on very quickly. I still use Linux Mint for streaming on my big TV.
Wise words, Thank you Brian! It needed to be said.
Well Brian I have tried Linux out many times over the years I have been computing and still have Linux Mint Cinnamon on a hard drive in my old Sandy Bridge build (I fond that this was the best application of Linux after trying quite a few of the other options). I have found it a bit better then when I first tried Linux but still am not real keen on that sudo command prompt type way of finding your way around plus the constant requirement of updates to the different apps you have installed on the machine. If Windows ever goes belly up with prices and lack of unsupported hardware installations which I have on my old Ivy Bridge build then I might go to Linux. The main concern for me is security and that is a stumbling block for me at least. Plus some of the naming of the different apps is to me at least at times quite confusing. The only app that I can rely on is the Libra Office suite because I even use that on my Windows machines s it is free and I think better than the Microsoft program of Office.
Yes, Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge for the win! I have Linux Mint Cinnamon on my 2013 Ivy Bridge, dual booted with Windows 7 on two separate hard drives. The PC still does everything I need it to do.
In a Distro such as Mint, no Apps can install themselves without your password. But you still have to be careful with emails if you use a mail client and get your Apps from the software center.
hey britech is any way to play games on zorin os without steam
i would switch to zorin os if i could play games
difference is that zorin os runs 1080p60 vid on yt without lags compared to win and even 1440p
Linux does play a lot of games, but some it can't and others do ned tweaking to get to work.
@@Britec09 i just relased roblox needs wine i cant get it working so i will install android emulator and play with it
You don't need steam, I would recommend Lutris - it can launch/install games, and other windows applications. I recommend watching a video or two on how to use it, also handy for not only games but windows software (I actually managed to get Photoshop CS6 working today after hearing that others got it working - but that is a bit advanced).
@@user-dz3ph7dl4m that's doesn't work on Roblox last time I tried
How to save partition on Linux when you need to reinstall the system? On Windows you have "Local Disk C" and "Local Disk D" foe example and you only delete "Local Disk C". How to do something like that on Linux?
Linux has no drive letters. Everything in Linux starts from the root directory "/" (not to be confused with the root user). This is probably one of the first shocks a new Linux user will encounter -- no drive letters. Nevertheless, all your stuff (documents, photos, etc.) should be in the "/user" sub-directory and then one more directory from there. So if your Linux account was something like "Joe123" then all your stuff (including any hidden stuff) will be in "/user/Joe123". To see any hidden files just adjust your file browser settings (Thunar, I'm guessing) to show hidden files. (I'd explain the CLI but I also assume you're in a Windows-like GUI.)
@@WXSEDY I'm new to Linux. Ubuntu is my choice for now. But I'm scared of that problem of deleting all files after reinstall if needed. On Windows is easy like I sad. I will create that folder, but how I can save that faolder after reinstalling Ubuntu?
@@hokus.pokusss You also have the same potential problem of deleting your files even with Windows -- maybe _especially!_ So be sure and back your stuff up, even if all you have is a thumb drive (or several thumb drives). The 3-2-1 backup strategy is probably the best advice, but if all you're looking for is a little insurance then at least use a separate/removable drive of some kind and copy all that "stuff" you can't live without to it _before_ you go mucking around, upgrading, installing or whatever. Do it -- DO IT NOW!!! And remember, if you can't, or don't know how to _restore_ your stuff from a backup then what good is it in the first place? (That's more of a rhetorical question.) So be sure and have copies of any passwords or encryption keys you might need in order to read your backup files in a safe place too! (I'm kinda lazy and keep my more important stuff on removable hard drives (more than one) that stay disconnected and off line most of the time.)
It could be for people like my in-law's because they do simple things online and Windows 11 has become an annoyance to them with it being a giant billboard it seems for Microsoft and the constant strong arming into using One-drive, Edge, Teams and soon to be Co-Pilot. If windows would just "eff-off" and get out of the users way people wouldn't need to find alternatives!
I take my laptop to the library to print things when i need to. As soon as i connect to the Wi-Fi on linux the printers all appear in a matter of seconds and i can print with them without having to do anything else. If i want to print under windows I have to use the computers that are on site that are slow and locked down to the point they are almost useless to me. I have had no hardware compatability issues which from what i understand usually happens with the very bleeding edge of the latest hardware.
Brian from Britec proving once again that he has the back of windows users more than Microsoft does. A question though, if I had to go onto Linux would iTunes work on it? I know.... I know I still use iTunes but I still have a thing called an iPod so would need to still be able to put music on it.
For me, the main application I want to use dictates what OS I can use. As that main application is Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D, then I will have to use Windows. And the version I use there is Win 10, I have no intention to go to 11.
In USA, school systems use Windows and they loan out Windows laptops to students. They may also use Chromebooks.
Chromebooks are very popular on here in schools now.
Chromebooks are Linux.
I have used Linux for years now. My main pc is on windows for my channel but my browsing and everyday pc uses Zorin. Before that it was Linux Mint. You learn quite quickly. My old pc could not run windows 11 so I switched. The hardware is syill excellent so it runs really well.
Switching from Windows to Dual boot system with Linux I tried several (guess it was 9 or 10) I ended up on LMDE5 (now LMDE6) and it fits very good to my needs.
It looks like it is faster then Windows and runs perfectly...Very easy to install.
You may want to re-think that dual boot thing and opt to go with separate hard drives. Install 2 hard drives (assuming you can) and all you really need to do is adjust your BIOS/EUFI settings in order to select which OS gets booted (maybe just hit your F8 key or something after you turn it on even). Leave both drives connected and your Linux and Windows systems can (likely) still see each others files -- just don't quote me on that where Windows reading a Linux is concerned since I do seem to recall Windows needing to install something first. (Linux already did it if it installed a tiny package called "ntfs-3g".)
I used Linux on a Chromebook some years back and used to switch back and forth between Chrome OS andLinux. I was proud of the fact that at 70 yrs old, I became fairly proficient typing commands in the terminal. I finally just got bored with it. I purchased a small ASUS laptop, and later bought a larger better ASUS. Still satisfied with Win 11 and used a work-around to put Win 11 on my old but very nice HP Touch desktop. Be happy whatever your choice but realize you'll have to learn some things if you want to get the best experience with Linux. As you've been informed, it's not for everyone. And thanks Saki for addressing the Linux discussion 🤩
Great video, I'm 63 and am not switching to being a Linux user there is no way I will try and learn it now. I will install Linux on my older laptop for simple web browsing, email, and word processing I use Libre Office now. But other than that no.
This looks clean and yet familiar, something I might try on my parents PC.
Wish linux had something like Batch/PowerShell, I mean it does have that, but I want something like 1 click runs everything in the script.
@dreaper5813 did that, you have type the direction and then run it and you have approve stuff, so it's not automatic like I wanted it to be.
@dreaper5813 I have made .bat on windows that just runs with a simple click "run as admin" and no keyboard needed.
I just leave It do its thing like my settings, deletes bloat, downloads and install programs.
On Linux, the security is different
I have make like sudo password, use directory path and name before I even get started, it's a pain every time I played around on my steam deck without mouse and keyboard.
@dreaper5813 automation because I tend with work different systems. No need to be toxic about it, we all on same channel to learn things.
@dreaper5813 welcome to try making script that runs everything with 1 click on steam deck (Arch) without using a keyboard.
Why didn't you mention WINE ? Running Windows apps on your favorite Linux distro. Can run Steam .. and more and more games on it. LTT did a video about it a year ago or something. Worth checking out.
3:52 About hardware support... This used to be an issue. However, I will claim that it very rarely is the case nowadays. I have been using exclusively Linux on all my own computers for more than 15 years now, and I just cannot remember the last hardware issue I had with Linux any more. It usually just works whenever I connect a new hardware to them. I even use nVidia cards. For work-related stuff I have occationally used Windows boxes though, or to help out family and friends with all their strange Windows problems. On Windows, printers are not always "found" (especially networked ones), or they are not supported (e.g, due to unsigned driver). It got worse from Win10 onwards. I therefore now dare the claim that you are just plain wrong about the lack of hardware support on Linux. It's an old thing, and no longer so! You are right about the need for the terminal though :-)
Have you tried to buy a Bluetooth 5.0 USB dongle lately?
That's one of the not so rare instances where finding the right hardware is like a treasure hunt.
I bought 3 which all used the same supported realtek chipset. Only the most expensive one worked out of the box, despite all of them loading the same kernel module and firmware.
On most laptops and desktops RGB lighting controls don't work on Linux. On most laptops, things like performance modes and battery charging limiter does not work with Linux. Fingerprint scanners, built-in SD card readers don't work on most laptops when I try Linux on them. Nvidia drivers have major issues or simply just don't work when I try Linux on most laptops. When it works, the driver is very basic and lacks most features. Performance is okay. NONE of the web browsers on Linux use hardware decoding for video playback which is a MAJOR issue becuase watching youtube videos / netflix is a use case most people will use their laptop for. Browsers just use the CPU for decoding, which increases CPU usage and make the laptop heat up and reduce the battery life. Speaking of battery life, Linux will give you half the battery life compared to Windows on the same laptop, which is simply unacceptable because Windows laptops don't have 20+ hours of battery life like macbooks do. They only have 6 - 8 hours of general use on Windows. Now imagine that time cut in half just because you installed Linux on it.
@@Dinu5346 Funny how different your experience seems to be from mine. 10+ years ago my experience would be more like yours. Now all these things, except RGB which I don't use, work very well for me, and temp/fan control is usually better (it used to be a difficult thing to get right on laptops, along with power/sleep modes). With a spinning disk I used to get longer battery time too, because Linux doesn't keep accessing the disk almost continuously like Windows. Back in the days a fresh Windows installation usually didn't support all accessories until you first got the correct chipset and device drivers installed (this seems to be better in Win10+). Which Linux distros have you tried?
@@benhetland576 Well I agree your experience could be totally different. Because it depends on what hardware you use and what you do on your computer. If you use, for example, a Lenovo Thinkpad model of laptop or maybe a Dell Latitude, they are designed to work well with Linux. But, I'm talking about the topic of this video, which is "Is linux ready for Windows users". By "Windows users" I'm referring to the average non-tech savvy home user or a gamer. In the scenario that this kind of user is going to try linux, they are most likely to try it on the average desktop or laptop computers, which are Not designed to run Linux on them. And the experience would be similar to what I described in the previous comment. And the issues with hardware support is not necessarily the fault of Linux developers, but the user doesn't care or know that. They will just blame the distro and move right back to Windows or if they tried to solve it themselves, run into lengthy forum posts and command line stuff which may or may not solve the problem and/or face the occasionally hostile linux community which would make them just give up.
And if you get the hardware all working properly, the issues I mentioned, like high CPU usage when watching videos on the browser and draining the battery faster are major concerns which the Linux develpoers will not solve in the foreseeable future, will make the Linux experience a bad one for the average user. And with gaming laptops / PCs with high refresh rate monitors, the UI is locked to 60 Hz on every distro with the X display server. This makes the UI feel laggy compared to Windows. And there are issues with Multi-monitor use and DPI scaling on most distros I tried. And if you use Wayland, UI feels way smoother but then apps like OBS studio is not able to record the screen.
I tried distros like Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Pop!_OS. All of them had some kind of hardware issue like I mentioned above
@@Dinu5346 I had a latitude many years ago. Dell provided an Ubuntu iso. Sleep and hibernation didn't work, the FN keys were hit and miss.
It took a couple of years for these issues to be fixed.
I have an "old" HP ProBoook 450 G3 laptop that isn't compatible with Windows 11 because it only has a 6th gen core i7 processor, it still runs fine and is nice and snappy with 16GB of DDR4 and an m.2 sata drive. I installed Linux Mint because of it not being W11 compatible and just because I wanted to try out Linux. It's definitely been a learning curve. Two weeks ago I switched out the 1TB HDD storage drive for a 1TB SSD and getting the SSD to stay permanently mounted took an hour for me to figure out, and then when I tried to copy my files from the HDD to the new SSD it said I didn't have write permissions on the SSD, so that was another half hour of researching but I eventually figured out how to give myself permissions. It's simple stuff like that that makes Windows so nice. Windows does these things automatically and you don't have to worry about it but Linux you have to do it yourself.
The problems is that most of the corperate world uses Windows and other software that syncs with it. Linux has been around for many years and has improved somewhat but the different Linux Distros can have compatibility issues within themselves making them not work well together. So, you have another wrench thrown into the mix.
So long as the app/programs I use work on Linux, then I'm happy. The Op system is not the issue for most people.
I agree with everything you have said.😉 Even though I was bashing my last comment out before you finished talking. LOL!
Thanks for watching
Id say its definitely ready for "casual" Windows users that only use their PC for Internet,Email and other tasks,The issue for me personally is. i play online games that require anti cheat to run,Which wont run on Linux unfortunately so the game wont either..thats the issue i think preventing a lot of Windows users who game who would love to escape from Windows from been able too.
They are some of the points I mentioned
If you play games that require anti-cheat, then that's a problem because you and other players are supporting this type of behavior from companies. Stop playing the games and those companies will change.
@@cameronbosch1213 nonsense, it would take a huuggge amount of players for them to even notice, will never happen on a large enough scale.
@@Nevakonaza. More and more newer games DO support Linux though.
We have to have realistic expectations about Linux but I find it very useful today. I really don't have to use the terminal if I don't want to. Linux today is different from the Linux of the 90's. I tend to disagree with you some. I find that people don't like change. So, learning a new OS becomes a big deal.
I am halfway there... I already purchased a new system to upgrade to W11, although I am still on W10. On the "old" system, an HP z210 workstation, with 16 GB RAM, I was able to do anything I need to do. Now I run LMDE Faye there. The learning curve has been steep, and at times I have been ready to quit, but so far so good. On 16 GB RAM LMDE flies, literally... Before this I used to play around with VMs with 4 GB RAM, but the experience is far better on bare metal and with the full 16GB RAM... My solution on that system is to have a W10 VM to keep doing things only Windows can do... Zorin is nice, but my sense is that LMDE Faye is better...
Windows 10 on VM in Linux is not a solution for many
Agreed, it is not ideal to me. I am ready to upgrade the new system to w11, but if they go berserk with the subscription only w12 and add even more absurd requirements to use their services, I am not going to be their hostage... I have been using W since 3.1, back in the 90s. Up until the abusive attitude regarding hardware on w11 I only used to fool around with ubuntu on very old laptops I had around, and I faced all the issues you talk about, but since MS is so unwilling to accept their mistake, I am not going to bite their bait... Thanks,
@@Britec09
LMDE is probably the best distribution that came out this year, in my opinion.
The hardest thing for me is losing Microsoft office. Otherwise I would switch, but it’s just too important for my daily life and I’m not confident enough in computer use to have the windows virtual box as you put it.
But I have to say the more I use Linux the more annoyed I am to be locked in to windows through the office suite, when I find the Linux terminal and everything I can do through it so useful
I have used Kubuntu for about 2 years. On the plus side it is fast and looks pretty. On the negative side some software is definitely not as good as Windows. For instance there are no MP3 tag editors as good as MP3 Tag. I had only one terrible moment which was when it updated in November 2023 and during the update it hung and wouldn't boot. I had to reinstall the whole thing with a USB stick. Fortunately I had backed up all my passwords but it still took hours of work. Using sudo apt and all that malarkey is a pain and like 99.9999 % of the population I click through "do want to continue ?" So much for security. This was a good Linux presentation in this video and more realistic than those produced by Linux enthusiasts. Thanks
6:06 the point about Photoshop is really not correct. Krita, a linux first drawing and image editing application, is extremely popular among a lot of professional artists. So there is potential for Gimp or Krita (if they focus a little more on editing) to become an industry standard especially with the upcoming GTK4 update for GIMP which will replace the antiquated GTK2 UI. Adobe is definitely helping to fuel their own demise with the insane pricing on top of that. There is also Kdenlive and DaVinci Resolve instead of Premiere and ONLYOFFICE is a very easy switch from MS Office for casual users.
I switched from Win 10 to Zorin OS paid for the pro version 16.3 a few months ago. Now I have to pay again for the 17.0 pro version. I had problems with Zorin finding my brother lazer printer, it found the epson printer no problem. Had to manually put the ip address in of the brother printger and it finally found it. So switched to Linux mint, both printers found straight away. Have a snap shot set up automatically, wne I log in in terminal I just do a sudo apt update then a sudo apt upgrade, easy ... update when I want it to do not when windows decides.
Windows users, "what the hell is a sudo apt"?, and compiling a program to work, no thank you.
I use tools that are the industrial standard and mostly Windows exclusive (vs, )
I recently moved my gaming rig over to Linux and all my games work. On Windows, I didn't install games that required a rootkit to run so Linux not supporting invasive software like that isn't an issue either. My GPU worked out of the box with no driver install required because it was already built into the OS (I chose a Linux friendly graphics card). My printer drivers were already installed too, I just connected to it and started printing. Linux is better than Windows in some tangible ways like when I update it updates the whole system including my applications without having to labouriously update each and every application separately. Once you get used to the difference it's like stepping back in time to use Windows' updating system.
Lastly, I had Windows, Linux and Mac machines before I dumped Windows so I was already using cross platform software and dropping a platform made no difference to my usage. If you're using professional software like Adobe suite and making money doing it you should stay on the platform that makes you money. That said, the vast majority of computer users don't do anything that can't be accomplished on Linux and if they buy Linux compatible hardware (not hard these days, especially if you go for a prebuilt vendor) they'll almost never have to touch a command line. If you buy stuff from companies that are hostile to Linux then yes, prepare to get your hands dirty. I've had to use the command line in Windows to fix issues before so Windows isn't immune either.
Anyway, Microsoft's aggressive push to put advertising in the OS was the last straw for me and I'm happy to have left it behind.
In Japan country, many computer school & office use Windows & MacOS, not all Linux OS to use
i started on a vic 20 then a coomodore 64 and amiga then my first pc and windows in 92, l stayed with windows until 2008 when an old pc was not worth the cost of updatimg the software, so l tried linux and i was impressed, and did not realise what i had been missing, so l thought l would try a mac as well, l use all 3 now, some do things better than the others,
Is Linux ready for windows users? Yes, but are windows users ready for Linux....?
I first tried Linux in early 2000's and it was a major pain especially for network and sound drivers.
Back with the talk of the end of Windows 10 and all the issues (that do exist with widows 11) I decided to take a second look.
There is a load of excellent beginner friendly videos on CZcams how to start using Linux and lots of information on line.
As I still need to be able to use Widows 10 for the moment I installed VirtualBox and Linux on this (again there are lots of videos of how to do this, and when ready take the leap to full Linux when ready
After 4 months of looking at this seriously, I am finding my self using Windows less and less and Linux is so much better than I expected!
is Linux perfect, No. but having worked on IT support for more than 10 years, I know that Windows has plenty of problems.
Does Windows have a beginner / user friendly image yes and Linux has an image that its just for 'techies/ geeks'. But happily I think thats becoming a thing of the past.
As to home computers / laptops only coming with windows or Apple OS installed, that's not true anymore, there are a number of companies that install Linux on new computers for sale to the public. Not forgetting that at least half the smart phone users out there are using Linux (Android) .
In the end its a choice, everything is new the first time that you use it, there is always a learning curve, but there are plenty of people willing and able to help with problems and if you are afraid to ask a human - there is always chat GTP to ask to explain things to a total beginner if you really no idea or are stuck
You ought to make a video on windows user switching to Linux the easiest distros to learn
That is possible
It's not like the average feature phone user could switch over to a smart phone. That just couldn't happen.
It was so easy to switch from Windows 7 to Windows 8 because you didn't need to learn anything new. And moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11 was a breeze for the average user who just had to learn a whole new way of finding the apps that they depend on.
I use the online version of MS Office on my Windows PC - this is fine for my needs and I don't need to install Office on my PC. I think you can do exactly the same with a Linux OS.
Yes you can, but it has its other issues for some people
I have been using the browser version of office on Linux a few months and not seen any real issues .
@@Britec09 "but it has its other issues for some people" such as?
I am one of those Linux users. And I do hate Windows/Microsoft, that hate does not happen out of thin air, I grew up with windows 95 and onward. Heck, I only learned that such thing as Linux even exists when I was on windows 8.1! The hate builds up over time while having to deal with the nonsense corporations push on us. Ads, spying, mandatory online accounts, etc. I just don't like the feeling that I do not own my hardware anymore.
Lack of software is definitely a thing, alternatives are a bit lacking in features sometimes, but hey, even if I was on windows I would not use Office365 or Adobe. I see countless people complaining online how they are priced out by prices that increase yearly. Or all the dark patterns those companies utilize. I Just wonder, how many more people would be pushed to open source software it they couldn't do any piracy? Hm? Because realistically if a person had to actually pay all those monthly subscriptions, there would be a lot more of them who have to resort to open source software. How many are actually paying for genuine copies of windows? Or buying grey market keys instead...
Is learning such a scary concept? My goodness, learning something new - who even does that! In life everything requires learning though.. Wanna eat healthy? better learn how to cook? Want to have a car? better know basic maintenance. Wanna do taxes? Better know some math. Wanna fix a damn faucet? The list goes on and on.... life consists of learning.. It is doable but people prefer mindless netflix binge, etc.. This is just my opinion. What are we devolving into, if different button placement is too much to learn?
On a brighter side of things, Linux might get better and more user friendly as people migrate to it when Windows is going down. "Take their great ideas and make them our great ideas."
Linux is the epitome of the 'You made this? I made this.''
Only issues I had with Linux is game modding. Program selection? Great alternatives to everything I use on Windows. Gaming? Almost every game I own works great with Proton. But modding tools? Nope, maybe half my tools work, and I'd have to dual boot if I swapped and I hate doing that. If I didn't wanna mod I'd go Linux Mint in a heart beat tbh though.
nexus mods works
People should try Linux on a second computer or dual boot on a separate SSD or on a laptop, put it on a external SSD drive with an adapter. Then you can take a year to learn new Apps. For people that are just basic users, you don't have learn anything.
I've been a Windows user since Windows 95. I've tried Linux Mint and Kubuntu and I liked both. I think it's a matter of PC experience.
I think the big one for most more than anything else is that Windows is PRE-installed & pre-configured for the user -- the path of least resistance wins for vast majority of users. Give a novice a freshly formatted system and ask them to install ANY OS? Forget about it... these days, my experience is that even Windows doesn't seem to grab all the right drivers out of the box if you do a clean, non-OEM image fresh-install. I often end up having to do a bit of searching around with Hardware IDs and whatnot. And at that point, you've lost the casual user no matter what the OS.
There are now laptops and pcs with pre installed Linux, so hopefully will get some more converts
I've used Windows for years and have dabbled with Linux via dual boot. As good as Libre Office is, it still does not rival Microsoft Office. Not that I've looked recently, but I've not seen an email client that comes close to Outlook.
To you comment about windows and drivers. When has windows not needed some fiddling with the drivers? From windows 95 to 10 you have always had to find drivers (at least if you want a fully functioning computer at its best.
@@PaulSmith-pl7fo that’s why you can use the online version of MS office. It works perfectly well in Linux
@@Astrogator1 Is it free to use? Can you save to your PC or must it be to the cloud?
If Microsoft decides to make Windows 12 subscription based then I believe many will go either Chrome OS or Linux. If anyone needs a Windows based mini computer, I highly recommend ACE Magic. I have very old desktops that I still use. They are old, slow and are just not able to keep up with newer, more cpu and gpu processing needs. So, I decided to bite the bullet and got an ACE Magic mini computer that is powered by AMD Ryzen cpu and AMD gpu which can run DaVinci Resolve video editing software and render videos in 4k.
@@erickanter4090 Won't what???
6:25 *All* graphics cards are supported and installing drivers is easier too.
In general a lot of the facts are true, but the entire video depicts the current Linux situation worse than it is. It doesn't really mention any of the huge upsides of Linux and ignores Windows issues.
The point about missing software is overblown. Around half the Windows users I know don't use MS Office and Photoshop due to the pricing and of those who do only very few are really using it in a way that Krita, Gimp and ONLYOFFICE can't instantly replace.
Gaming really is the biggest issue but even there a lot of users could switch instantly without any issues: single player games, valve games, Minecraft, Overwatch, GTA V, and many more just work after enabling steam play (with equal or better performance despite or rather because of the Proton and DXVK compatibility layers). The biggest ones currently missing are Fortnite, PUBG, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, and Destiny 2 beyond that it's just very few titles.
The point that you shouldn't use Windows VMs for compatibility is also just wrong. Would you tell every Windows software developer that they should just use Linux instead of Windows with WSL? Not only is it reasonable to use VMs on Linux, it's also just better than on Windows. KVM, QEMU, virt-manager, and LookingGlass on Linux is THE BEST Windows VM experience that exists. It takes a bit of setup but the reward is native level performance, direct file sharing,
One of the reasons linux hasn't gotten as popular is the fact that most computers come with windows pre installed. If you want a computer that comes with linux installes it has to be ordered from a small handfull of companies that provide such a system. This results in a higher price for a linux computer as windows computers have a larger volume of production.
i ve been using windows since 1998. i ve started using linux for like 3 years and the experience is great. im not an IT person at all. but linux can be used without command line just like windows. there are many apps that exist in windows and not in linux. i do dualboot windows/linux. and ido use it only for apps that dont work in linux. keep in mind that linux is cheap and for education and office work it more than capable and cheap for entreprise too. all the accoutant and office worker in my compagny have switched to linux. and we are not an IT compagny at all.
Short answer no. My wife had to use my spare laptop with MX Linux on it, which I think is one of the easiest distros to use, and she did not like it because it is not intuitive enough.
One thing I've always wondered, is why Linux is considered by many super great for devs ?
What makes it particularly suited to that task ?
Easier to set up a dev environment, containers and immutability.
The way windows is going ill be switching to linux mint soon i find that a little easer to use even thow its still complacated
When it comes to gaming and older computers, Windows actually is better because the native support for games renders native games faster than an older PC running Linux can through WINE.
Some older computers also lack native Linux game support especially with Feral games due to performance issues. And if you use an older AMD Radeon GPU like the HD 6000 series, support for the Catalyst control center is missing in the newer distros so you have less control over the 3D visuals and performance setup of your games.
If it's browsing or some light office work or media editing though, Linux is fine in most of these scenarios for most people. I have a friend and family member both running Linux, but those lighter uses are all they use it for with older 2GB ram laptops with meager Intel chipsets with maybe only no more than a few tabs open at a time. Memory usage on Linux has improved over the years with some of the desktop environments. And the distros they use, Ubuntu and Fedora KDE, supports our EPSON printer too.
Last print with Fedora worked without a hitch. And no need to go hunting down the driver, just worked right away. That can be an advantage to Linux in some circumstances. Windows can be temperamental with some printers at times. And Windows updates can screw things up. But with Linux i think it's mainly down to just not being lucky with lack of support from the brand. Most printers though should work fine.
Steam doesn't run on old Windows, but contains a lot of old games.
I am a Windows and Linux user and I can say that some Linux distros do in fact run faster and better on old systems since it has less bloatware than Windows
I tried Linux and it was just a pain alot of my software became redundant because they were non-compatible....if I'm gonna move to another operating system I need to take over my software because Ive been using them for years, I'm not looking to try any alternatives...so the only option would be Apple as all my software I use is all available on there...
Yeah, that is a big issue for people.
My take: Yes, there is a learning curve, and some software may not work on Linux. Generally, others will say that you should switch if you are NOT gaming, as games are the least likely software type to support Linux. If and when you do switch, KDE Plasma is ideal, as the desktop environment may ease the learning curve.
Quite funny to hear about the missing hardware support on Linux when we see the amount of perfectly working and capable hardware being unsupported by Windows 11
The question of getting used to another operating system is complex, but while almost everyone has been using windows, how many knows about how it actually works underneath the UI? If something goes wrong with the operating system, the vast majority of users don't know how to fix it, not matter what OS they are using..
Oh, and a lot of people are using Linux without even knowing it. Android, the most prolific operating system in the world is a Linux kernel with an UI shell on top. The Steam Deck is also running Linux and one of the reasons why the compatibility and capability of Linux have evolved a lot recently. And ofc. a lot of smart devices, NAS servers, routers, cable modems, etc. runs Linux, but that's hidden behind a simplified webinterface.
Edit: Oh yes, I forgot about the Chromebook and many other notebooks runs Linux.
Video is about desktop environment
It depends on what distro and desktop you use. They are all different but if you go for Linux Mint you cannot go wrong. Mint has 3 desktops, Cinnamon, Mate and Xfce all of which look a lot like Windows and have it's features. I used to like Windows when we had Windows 7 but that's no longer supported now so there is no going back to that. Windows 11 is just terrible it's not user friendly at all. And not like the Windows we knew. In face I think most Windows users are not used to that as they like me are more used to Windows XP and 7. I was having freezes and crashes all the time on Windows 8. That's why I got fed up and decided to try Linux and now I am on Linux full time. I don't regret switching to Linux I think it's worth learning Linux as it's not really much different from Windows. I would say it's harder to adapt to Windows 11 if you are used to the old Windows 7. Microsoft should never have changed things in Windows 8. They should have left the start menu in and made it like Windows 7 or stopped at Windows 7. If you are going to try Linux for the first time I would start with Linux Mint and the Cinnamon desktop or Kubuntu with the KDE desktop. As they have all the features that are familiar to Windows users. Zorin OS is also a good choice but Zorin uses a customised version of Gnome but the real Gnome is a bit different. So new users may not like that it does not have the Windows style start menu if they are trying to get away from Windows 11. Although you can use the Arc Menu which you can get as an add on in Gnome Extensions which makes it look like Zorin. Since I have been on Linux I have found it much faster than Windows and I down have to wait hours for updates to download like I did on Windows. Updates are installed in minutes. Many of the computers that have Windows will run Linux. Also when you install the drives are ready and working. Where as on Windows every time I reinstalled Windows did not pick up any drivers so I had to install them myself from the CD I had backed them up on. Yes there is always the possibility that if you install Linux on a computer that is made to run Windows the drivers might not work. This is true if you are installing on a brand new laptop as many Linux distros might not have updated the drivers to the newest version. So it is best to install Linux on an older laptop you bought say a year ago as then most Linux distros would have updated. You can buy laptops with Linux pre installed and the advantage of those is that at least you know that any other version of Linux you chose to install is more likely to run on it.The problem is those laptops are very expensive that's why most people install on a Windows laptop.They way Windows is now with Windows 11 I think more people will be leaving Windows and coming over to Linux. Because we both know that Microsoft will never bring back the old features of Windows 7 in any of their future versions.
The section at 7:40 is objectively untrue. If you've got an old computer with, for example, 4GB of RAM, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to realize that everything will be faster if the physical memory available to the user at idle, is 3.3GB instead of 1.2GB or even 2GB. It's a matter of how long it takes to start paging. The one that hits the paging mark sooner will be the slower. I'm running an extremely responsive and usable Mint on an old Compaq Core 2 Duo with 2GB memory. The Win 7 it came with is sluggish as syrup in comparison.
4GB of RAM in 2024 😂 get with the times, this is not 2005
I am on a desktop 2023 self built am4 platform Ryzen 5 5600G b550 mother board 16gb ddr4 3200 ram capable of running win 11 but use ubuntu 22.04 as my daily driver and have since 2012, I also use win 11 on a laptop for streaming at work but prefer Linux. As a Linux user I don't wish for everyone to switch there is nothing wrong with choice , how many people need to render videos? or use MS office? a lot do but there are alternatives. I would recommend that people give Linux a try and not to be put off just because they may have to learn a little bit. I was a bit scared of the switch back in 2012 but you don't need to fear Linux in 2024. The moral of the story is give a spin before you consign it to the bin.
Windows for normal home users is asking to be hacked within minutes, including cheap routers that add on to the problem with no security baked into the design I still remember the days before Windows 7, Microsoft is going backwards especially with UEFI security holes
Have had Linux for a couple years. Pretty comfortable using it. Recently bought a ThinkPad with Win10pro. I don't hate win10 as much I used to but keeping up with updates is painful. When win10 support ends will I'll go Linux full. If you need win?? pony up the money for hardware and software. My experience is that win10 is only slightly easier to use than Linux.
I have been switching over to Linux Mint this past year. Win10 has given me grief with every new update, and Win11 just falls short for me. This is not to mention Windows having real control over your entire computer experience. The other huge selling feature (no pun intended) is that almost all Linux distros are free, and so are the software to run on it. Also, using WINE does allow you to run Windows software, but I only use it to run an old photo manipulation software from 2000, which is still my favorite go-to. There is a substitute for Linux for nearly all Windows programs that I have used. ALL ARE FREE. I am not sure why so many are still stuck on Windows or Mac, and I confess, I am well on my way to ditching both before the year is out. The defining reason for switching? I am tired of paying out for products designed to get me to pay out even more, for something else.
Tried Linux and loved it. Had to revert back to windows because none of my steam games would run on Linux 😢
common problem
You need to enable steam play in steam setting for that. Only very few games don't run.
Have to agree all Brian said.
Thanks
Like you said it is a matter of convenience using Windows, I find that there are brash Linux users who feel they are somehow smarter than others, there are people with learning disabilities who will always have problems with using Linux, not that they don't want to but find it intimidating, I like Mint, it is a good starting point, it was for me anyway.
Most Linux user have not fully left Windows behind.
@@Britec09Me for example dual boots only for 2-3 of my games i can't run on Linux. Apart from that i don't need Windows at all. I suggest Manjaro to everyone that has an AMD gpu.
Thanks for the video Brian...... Anyone want to buy a pig?.. it comes with lipstick pre-applied
Love me some pork
Well, here's another happy Linux user. BUT, happy as I am, I don't push my friends into using any distribution. Instead I suggest they ought to pull the Windows disk out of their system and insert a new SSD where upon they can try out their chosen distribution. Then if they are not happy, simply swap the Windows disk back in, and carry on as they have been. Given how many years I spend helping users with Windows, I have no wish to spend my retirement holding hands with new Linux users. Me, I built a new system that works very well with Mint / Cinnamon and play Factorio thereon as well as Doom, of all things. Funny old world we live in!
Its all depends. OS is just a tool. For some linux will be great, for others it will be horrible to use. Just because Some programs looks and feels different when use even if they perform same task as their windows equivalent, some windows programs simply does not exist on linux. So As I said it all depends from a use case.
I used windows from v 1.03 in 1987 to Vista in 2005, then switched to Linux. By 2008 I began using Linux Mint, which I still use on my non-Chromebook devices. ChromeOS is even an easier entry into Linux. I have used Linux as long as I used windows.
I gave up on windows since 7. I use Mint
I have no issue with older machines and in many cases make great bases for projects (like arcade machines, servers, media boxes, DVD rippers etc). I'm all for repurposing older hardware where I can. But generally not as a daily driver. If I'm copying a 5GB file, I don't want it to take 30 minutes. I even use Linux on my newer laptops (alongside Windows). Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
But I think you have to ask yourself why you'd want to continue to use a PC/Laptop from 10+ yrs ago in the first place. As a daily driver I wouldn't and not because they can't run Windows 11. Forgetting about the older and slower CPUs, the peripherals included in most of these devices are much slower than modern machines (most coming with USB2.0, VGA outputs, SATA 1 connections, slow WIfi cards if at all). In some cases they can be upgraded, but how much money do you throw into an old machine and still be cost effective?
Plus you also have to take into account the differences in apps between Windows and Linux. Even if the same apps are available on both platforms, there can be major differences in the way they operate between the two (like Handbrake)
The end user community needs an alternative OS. For too long now Microsoft has held us to ransom. I would seriously consider moving to Linux if it was a seamless transition and the third party and hardware and software developers got on board. Especially now when I see that Microsoft are currently flying a “kite” to gauge a reaction to an annual subscription service for Windows 12.
I've always had trouble getting Lunix to work with my hardware.
If Windows becomes a subscription, I guess I'll have to try and give it another go.
There are some programs that I use that are not available to me on Linux, and that's another problem.
So whats your chosen flavour of Linux then Brian? 👍
First off, I've installed Win 11 on countless machines that weren't "allowed" by Microcrap due to their fake system requirements. That said, you should still use a free and open source OS when possible, unless you like being the butt of the joke in CEO conferences.
The best use case, for Linux, is on old hardware that won't run windows. Most people don't realize that they use Linux every day, when it comes to Android phones and Tablets!
From his comments, does not sound like he really has much experience/knowledge about linux.
Very true indeed. The concerning thing for me is the end of life of Windows 10 and the sheer and sudden amount of e-waste that will be created from still capable and serviceable machines that can get you online, emailing, consuming media content and video calling. A very small percentage of people will switch to linux and buy a new PC no matter how many videos and articles there are about Linux, when they were either not ready to or forced to by the drop of support for their operating system. A real shame.
Linux user market share increased from 2.9% to 3.8% since last year, so maybe 10% by the end of 2025 is realistic.
It seems that the tone of this video (to me) is 'yeah I like linux, but don't bother installing or trying it because it's too hard or too different.' I could go on a rant about how the typical home user doesn't need more than a web browser to surf the web, read emails, and watch cat videos these days. I'll just kinda lay back and say that more people would be able to learn and use linux if more shops would try to escape the Windows/Mac ecosystem ruts that they are stuck in.
The greatest weakness of Linux are the users who gatekeep. Linux is a tool, that's it.
If you do productivity, stream and watch videos, stream music, you could switch to Linux
Linux is an adjustment. Long time Windows folks will be looking for Office and those programs. Linux doesn't "work" like Windows.
I would recommend Zorin or Linux Mint Cinnamon. Both have a gentler learning curve.
Myself. I am a tinkerer. Getting a ThinkPad x260 and putting a lightweight distro on it is fun for me.
Thanks for sharing
"Linux is a tool": It used to be said that you should use the right tool for the job...