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Linux Mench
Canada
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This channel is about Linux with a focus on Arch Linux. However, I will also be looking at other Linux distributions. I may also look at other systems such as Windows, Apple and Android devices.
Disclaimer:
I assume no responsibility for any problems or damage that may happen to your computer and operating systems. Before you follow any instructions in my videos, please do some research. If you decide to use my configs, follow my advice, or wipe out your operating system and install Linux do the following: Backup all your personal files, make sure you have your Windows product key in case you need to reinstall it. It would be wise to have an extra working computer with Windows in case something goes wrong, and it would be a good idea to have a tech savvy friend available in the event you need help. You should also consider trying Linux on a thumb drive or in a VM before wiping out your system. It's impossible to give tech support in comments below videos.
Sincerely,
Linux Mench
Disclaimer:
I assume no responsibility for any problems or damage that may happen to your computer and operating systems. Before you follow any instructions in my videos, please do some research. If you decide to use my configs, follow my advice, or wipe out your operating system and install Linux do the following: Backup all your personal files, make sure you have your Windows product key in case you need to reinstall it. It would be wise to have an extra working computer with Windows in case something goes wrong, and it would be a good idea to have a tech savvy friend available in the event you need help. You should also consider trying Linux on a thumb drive or in a VM before wiping out your system. It's impossible to give tech support in comments below videos.
Sincerely,
Linux Mench
Only Office
I install & look at Only Office
#onlyoffice #linux Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Website
01:04 Arch Linux
01:45 Releases
02:36 Installation
05:47 Basic Tour
13:33 Menu & Keybinding
17:14 Conclusion & my history of using office apps
Download my configuration files:
git clone gitlab.com/artibus1/mench.git
Thank you for watching. Please like the video and subscribe to my channel.
#onlyoffice #linux Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Website
01:04 Arch Linux
01:45 Releases
02:36 Installation
05:47 Basic Tour
13:33 Menu & Keybinding
17:14 Conclusion & my history of using office apps
Download my configuration files:
git clone gitlab.com/artibus1/mench.git
Thank you for watching. Please like the video and subscribe to my channel.
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Linux Terminal Caluclator
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I show how to use a Calculator for the Linux Terminal #linux #terminal #calculator Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 My Computer 00:42 Arch 01:21 Installing it 02:43 Man Page 03:14 Help 03:33 Open First Time 04:14 Default Demo 04:43 Auto Calculation 05:52 Auto Calculation off 06:25 Close it 06:42 Auto Calculation back on 06:59 Comma 08:02 Round 2 Decimal 09:17 Mode 09:51 Order of Operations ...
Linux Default Kernel
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I show how to change default kernel when several are installed #linux #linuxkernel #kernel Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Default Kernel 02:22 Boot to Advanced Options 03:09 Change Default Kernel 06:26 Change Boot Timer 08:47 Concluding Thoughts Download my configuration files: git clone gitlab.com/artibus1/mench.git Thank you for watching. Please like the video and subscribe to my channel.
Linux Mint Tour
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I show & explain why Linux Mint is best for those new to Linux #linux #linuxmint Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 My Computer 01:18 Linux Info Website 04:14 My Recommendation for Newcomer 07:38 Linux Mint Tour 08:08 Weather App 10:45 Firefox 11:25 Pin Apps to Desktop & Panel 13:48 Rhythmbox for Music 14:12 Hide Desktop Icons 14:48 Favorite Menu 16:30 Libre Office 17:58 Dark Theme 18:53 Dark...
Windows10 EOL
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Preparing to Switch from Windows 10 to Linux #windows10 #linux Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Windows 10 EOL 03:00 Web Browsers 04:08 Office App 13:31 Another Office App 14:42 Making Videos 16:06 Music & Videos 16:32 Best way to switch 17:50 Virtual Machines 20:51 Email 24:17 PDF 29:03 Concluding Thoughts Download my configuration files: git clone gitlab.com/artibus1/mench.git Thank you f...
5 Years on Linux
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I talk about my journey from Windows to 5 Years on Linux #linux Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Windows History 07:30 Chris Titus 08:12 Linux Mint 11:07 MX Linux 11:36 More Mint 11:45 Manjaro 12:51 Cinnamon 13:41 Distro Tube 14:18 Old Tech Bloke 15:15 Switched to Linux 15:20 EF Linux 15:28 Arch Linux 15:55 Anarchy Installer 18:05 Mental Outlaw 18:45 Adding Ram 19:18 Distro Hopping 20:04 Vi...
Awesome WM Weather App
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Weather App for the Awesome WM #awesomewm #weatherapp #linux Download my configuration files: git clone gitlab.com/artibus1/mench.git Thank you for watching. Please like the video and subscribe to my channel.
Arch Update Broke Power Manager
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After Arch update, screen goes off after 10 minutes. I show how to fix it. #archlinux Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:07 Turn off Power Managers & Screen Savers 05:16 Turn Power Manager off for Awesome WM 07:45 Fix for TTY & Startx 08:29 Fix for Login Manager 10:39 Test & DPMS 13:10 Reverting to previous Xfce Power Manager didn't fix it 13:52 Concluding Thoughts Download my configuration file...
Arch Fast Full Install
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Fast Full Install of Arch Linux with my favourite Apps & Cinnamon Themed #archlinux #cinnamon Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 TTY Font 00:35 Pacman Conf 00:57 Mirrors 01:37 Installer 03:42 Boot into new install 04:23 TTY Font Again 04:33 Pacman Conf & Mirrors Again 05:28 User, Password, Sudo 06:21 Login as Mench 06:28 Make dot config folder 06:52 Download my Repository 07:25 My Auto App Sc...
Mate More Please
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More configuration for the Mate Desktop #linux #archlinux #mate Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Resolution 02:06 Adjust Terminal 02:57 Htop 03:25 Clock & Weather 06:29 Delete 2nd Bar 09:23 Move things on Bar 10:29 Pin Apps to desktop or bar 11:36 Hide Desktop Icons 15:08 Font Larger 15:35 Power Manager 16:10 Login from tty 17:47 Lock Screen 18:02 Leave Message on Lock Screen 19:04 Concludi...
Arch Linux with Mate
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I install Arch Linux with Mate Desktop #linux #archlinux #mate Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 ISO Font 00:49 Mirrors & Paraell Manually 01:58 Smaller Font for Installer 02:42 Install using Profiles 06:30 Reboot to new system 07:15 Mate Desktop 10:37 Mate Terminal 11:25 Htop 12:38 More Mate 15:24 Firefox Install 16:05 Fonts & More 16:56 Htop again 17:05 Clock & Weather 18:00 Concluding Tho...
Spectrwm Volume Mute
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I show how to make Mute Volume Status display in the status bar #spectrwm #volume Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Review from last video 04:23 Mute Solution 05:57 Other changes to Volume 07:26 Demo new setup 09:53 Update my config 10:17 Concluding Thoughts Download my configuration files: git clone gitlab.com/artibus1/mench.git Thank you for watching. Please like the video and subscribe to...
Spectrewm Part 3
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I add volume control to status bar & set apps to open on specific work spaces & more #spectrwm #windowmanager #linux Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Bare Metal Computer 01:37 Spectrwm Config Folder 03:30 Baraction File 03:49 Autostart File 04:50 Spectrwm Config File 05:31 WS Names 07:02 Mod Key 08:42 Terminal 09:18 Volume Control 15:00 More App Keybindings 16:15 Open App on specific WS 18:...
Arch Passwords Plain Text?
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Does the Arch auto installer store passwords in plain text? #archlinux Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Arch Website 02:58 Installer issues page 06:44 Installation using Arch Installer 14:26 Plain text readable passwords on ISO 20:12 Passwords plain text saved in new system? 23:32 Passwords plain text saved on ISO? 26:32 Concluding Thoughts Download my configuration files: git clone gitlab....
Linux Kernel
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Information about the Linux Kernel, the New Kernel, & Which Kernel to Use #linux #linuxkernel #kernel Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 New Kernel Released 00:50 Kernel Dot Org 01:14 Two Stable Kernels? 01:34 LTS Kernels 02:21 Updates 04:10 Releases 06:43 Article about Kernels 09:32 Arch Website 11:40 Kernels I use 15:00 Stable Kernel wouldn't Load 20:12 Stable Kernel 6.12.1 Loads 21:26 Conc...
Not much of a bag, and for a lot of money.
I like this one a lot. It handles and converts to & from essentially all the SI units, and provides many physical & mathematical constants, and all in the correct dimensions (when that value has any). Type 'c' and hit enter sometime. "c to furlongs per fortnight" also works. I have an old 32-bit 10" netbook with a custom initrd in which the init script only runs and re-runs this in an infinite loop without using any disks or other devices or services or users. That means it doesn't download up-to-date currency exchange rates... or save the internal command history past a reboot. Maybe someday I will make the installation slightly more complicated just for the latter feature.
That's great information. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks it's solved my problem
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
😊tks for these great tips on LMDE6
You're welcome!
Thanks for the update and overview. Your summary is exactly why I switched from LibreOffice to OnlyOffice. One thing you did not mention is Presentation is the same as MS Powerpoint. I think for most people this office suite will cover all their office document needs and it's regularly updated with new features, fixes and any vulnerabilities patched. As a followup to this video could I suggest one on how to remove packages in this case LibreOffice you have now replaced in Arch. I could not find this covered in any of your previous videos and I think it's good practice to keep your system from bloating and quicker to update. The use of the pacman command -R, -Rs, -Rsc, -Rsu, -Rcun, -Rssn to remove packages and their dependencies safely and what each does is something all Linux uses should learn as part of good system maintenance.
You're welcome. Thanks for the positive feedback and suggestions. I purposely skipped Presentation because I never used it; also, I never used MS Powerpoint. I will keep LibreOffice installed because I still think it's a good app. I'm not worried about space because I have a 2tb drive. However, you do have a good point when mentioning that updates will be faster with less bloat. Your suggestion regarding the different commands to remove packages in Arch is a great topic for a video. For some unknown reason, I never covered. I will work on it soon. Thanks for the suggestion and for contributing to my channel.
Thanks Mench a good video.
You're welcome. Thanks for the positive feedback.
I'll stick to LibreOffice already installed on Mint.
Okay, it's good too.
I like nachos
lol
Great video as usuall on this channel 💯, Do you use a greeter to log in or just startx or whatever? Whats your opinion on flatpaks ?
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. I use startx because I'm a bit nerdy. I don't have specific opinion concerning Flatpaks. I don't use them because I use Arch btw. Although one can install Flatpaks in Arch, too. Since Arch has the AUR, I don't see the point in using Flatpaks. But I think they're good for Debian based systems. I have the same reservation with Flatpaks as I do with the AUR: the concerns of the app not functioning properly or of malware included with the app. For that reason, I prefer to use apps packaged in the distribution's main repository. Unfortunately, some software is only available from the AUR or as a Flatpak, unless one wants to build it from source.
I have been using Ly login/display manager since watching Mench's video. It's a very lightweight GUI that does what's needed to get you to the desktop. I've made a couple of changes to the config file to polish it a little with color and added the date/time clock. It could do with a few more setting adjustments but for something that you only need at startup for a few seconds it's not that important. It also allows you to switch sessions and works with Xfce 4.20 for Wayland using labwc or Xorg.
Yes, this is a nice and useful idea. Just to make new users aware, if you have selected autocalc and then do calculations that involve a string of + - * + operators in a chain, the system automatically applies the standard algebraic operator precedence rules and can give a result that you didn't expect! I dont think it can perform calculations based on the recursive Polish Notation system (handy for programming stuff). Could be wrong about that though. Thanks for the interesting video.
Should have read the man page first. Qalc does do reverse Polish Notation. <--- Einstein at his best!
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for providing more information concerning Qalculator.
@@tronkel1 Most of the time, I forget to read the man pages 😁
Great video, I knew about a similar command "bc" which used in some bash scripts. This one looks more powerful, and also convenient for bash scripts with the "-t" option, will give it a try next time, thanks for sharing
You're welcome. I have BC installed too. However, I like Qalculate better. As you mentioned, it's more powerful.
I just click the big start button and then click calculator and a calculator pops up.
hm, I do about the same, but in the python3 prompt or ipython
I never used it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video. I never heard of this program before.
You're welcome.
That's a nice calculator, thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
I've been using Python REPL as my CLI calculator for quite some time now. The fact that I can convert between hex, octal, decimal and binary makes all the difference for me. Still, thanks for the video, really appreciate you sharing the knowledge with the community!
You’re welcome. I never of REPL. I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for sharing and for the positive feedback. I appreciate it.
@@linuxmench2118 If you've ever used python in the command line by simply typing "python3" or something to run the bare interpreter, that's repl.
Infinite variables and at any point you can import numpy while keeping those existing variables
@@__Brandon__ That's great, thanks for the info.
@@linuxmench2118 you can also make an alias "py" that opens your interpreter with command history turned off so you don't muddy your python history with silly stuff like 3*54
Very informative. Thanks.
You're welcome, thanks for the positive feedback.
Maybe im retarded but during no point in this turtle speed presentation do you show where to place the kernel files. Also, for future videos, dont branch off explaining how to clear screens or explain small things "remember to use sudo if blablalba".. it just drags things out. If someone cant figure out why they need sudo to edit a file in /etc they have no business touching grub 😅 Just try to be concise and have an even knowledge level presentation. If a person needs to be handheld through simple things like sudo, vim, /etc, etc (bad pun intended) they also need handholding in how to download kernels and where to place them. other than that, its a good video 😂
Maybe if you took the time to read comments from past video's you will read some complained he was not explaining how he did things like clearing the screen while working from the terminal.....so you can't please everyone! Producing a Linux channel to help everyone with a different level of Linux experience is not easy but there are hundreds of others on YT for you to watch if this doesn't suit you.
I recently switched my browser from Vivaldi to Librewolf because Vivaldi stopped blocking the annoying YT ads. I was able to set it up to look much the same and now also have better security and privacy. I'm usually able to update it a day or two after Firefox but happy to trade that off against the excess bloatware. If your really paranoid about security updates you can always look at the Firefox update to see if it's really urgent and if it is adjust your Librewolf use accordingly until it's updated. My guess is the maintainers of Librewolf would also urgently update should a major exploit or vulnerability be found.
I never used Vivaldi. I think it is not open source, but I could be wrong and wouldn't debate the issue. It looks like bloatware with a lot of features I don't need and would not use. I never used it, but I do know some Linux content creators like it. Firefox is my main browser and Brave is my second. But I do like Librewolf for its default hardened settings and lack of bloat. Your thoughts on how to use Librewolf safely are prudent and good advice.
This video should be deleted and updated with a new video. OnlyOffice is much improved and saves files in MS office format along with other format options. It also now includes a PDF viewer/editor so you don't need a separate app. I think for anyone who just needs a simple lightweight office program with Word, Excel, Powerpoint and a PDF it's the best presently available. I started out with LibreOffice and while it is also excellent and covers more for professional use I personally found much of it I would never use and like all these office apps comes as a suite so you get everything or nothing. It would be good if they were broken up into individual packages so you could just have say Word if that was all you ever used. For Arch users the very latest OnlyOffice -x86_64.pkg.tar.zst file can always be found and downloaded from the index of the Manjaro repository for a quick easy install from the terminal.
That video will be two years old in March. I used OnlyOffice for a short time and went back to LibreOffice. Actually, at home I hardly ever use office software. At work, I use mostly MS Office and sometimes LibreOffice. From what I remember, OnlyOffice saved files by default in the MS format and it didn’t have a PDF viewer/editor. The AUR has the current version too. I’ll take a look at it and it’s probably a good time to make new video about it. Thanks for the info.
@@linuxmench2118 If I have one complaint about YT channels on Linux is that old content is not and should be being deleted once it becomes unusable or updated. It's not a great experience for a new Linux user to find content follow along only to find out after much time it now does not work due to updates. This certainly won't encourage new users to continue with Linux or maybe even follow the channel. It also takes longer to find content relevant to what you are trying to do with your system once you have hundreds of video's with many outdated. If you really want to keep old updated content due to comments perhaps consider putting a comment and link to the updated video in the description. As an example there are channels showing how to use Archinstall that has been repeated over the last few years yet the old video's are still there despite knowing it's now updated and probably not going to work.
The way Windows is going with Windows 11 I think more people will look for an alternative. That being Linux because it's easy to install and is free to use. Those who don't want to switch will stay on Windows. As we know Windows 11 just gets worse and worse but many people are stubborn. Or just set in their ways. Those are the ones that won't switch. Though it's a shame that with all of the problems of Windows 11 that many people just don't get the message. That Windows 11 will never get better. It will only get worse with each update and it has already. The way out of it is simple. To install Linux and use that. You will also be safer on Linux as there is less chance of getting viruses which is a big problem on Windows. I am an ex- Windows user and I switched to Linux from Windows 7 and 8 almost 3 years ago. I also started off with Linux Mint and I now use Debian Sid. I have never regretted leaving Windows for Linux. Windows 7 was good and I loved it. Though that is no longer an option because Windows 7 is end of life.
Yes, I agree with everything you wrote. There's really nothing for me to add to your comment. Thanks for sharing.
Hello, hello, hello!
Hello, hello, hello to you too!
I did these changes but I got an error message: "Error: sparse file not allowed" (when I choose an OS in the grub menu) . I think that it is because I use grub-btrfs (that creates snapshot points in the grub menu). I revert the changes and everything is working fine again
I don't use btrfs, I always use ext4. I'm sorry it didn't work for you, but I'm glad you were able to reverse it.
I think it's much the same if you are using systemd-boot which I use. You can find the file in boot, loader and edit loader.conf. I hash out the timer for faster OS loading but you can always edit the file from the terminal and then reboot so you have enough time to chose another kernel if you have it installed. If changing the default kernel permanently it's probably best to go back and set the timeout back or hash it out so you don't have to wait so long before the system boots.
That's great. I have used systemd boot, but I'm more familiar with Grub. Thanks for sharing the info.
Quick tip (7:30): newer versions of Microsoft Office actually open OpenDocument files just fine, you no longer need to change it. The only issue is that Microsoft is known for periodically doing things that break the standard, so if you send somebody a file, they open it up with Word and edit it, and send it back, the formatting might be slightly different on your machine.
I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.
... another solution is to by a Mac and use macOS .... plus install Homebrew 🙂
Yes, but an expensive solution 🙂
Going from one proprietary OS to another is not what people switching to Linux want! Linux users have 100% control over every piece of code from the OS to applications. Going to Mac would be a pointless expensive solution with many of the same problems.
@ … I have an old MacBook, installed proxmox on it … inside proxmox have VM machines ( Linux mint, arch, …) , Ubuntu server ( with plex ), and Openmediavault as NAS ….
@@kiwicol9699 I totally agree with. You expressed what I thought but failed to explain. Thanks for clarifying my thoughts.
@NandorSolymosi I never used Proxmox; however, using VM machines in Windows or Mac is a great way to learn Linux.
You Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar
Thank you! I am a mencsh, btw 🙂
Mint is such an easy switch. I've used Windows forever and I don't know why I waited so long to switch. It runs so fast and has more apps and features. Super easy and fun to learn. No more spying from Microsoft.
That's great. Thanks for sharing!
Why do you think there is such a rush to build more powerful servers and push AI.....the amount of telemetry being collected now from Apple, Microsoft, social media giants and corporations is massive and it all needs to be collected and analyzed as fast as possible. I'm switching apps if they introduce any sort of telemetry and the first thing to do on a new install is to go looking for any privacy setting/options and turn all spying off!
@@kiwicol9699 I think the world is racing towards a global one world government. Where everyone will be monitored and controlled. They will tell us it's for security and safety. But the common people will lose their rights. Free speech will be disallowed. Every comment made online in social media is recorded. Right now, in Canada, you can be charged with hate speech for raising questions about particular protected groups, even if your questions are asked in a polite and diplomatic fashion. I wouldn't be surprised if one day, Linux Desktop will be made illegal. The internet will only talk to Windows computers using Google Chrome. Linux Desktop, Firefox, etc. will be unable to access the internet.
The Title should be: The best linux for newbie with older hardware
Linux Mint is about to issue a point release. I don't think the kernel will be that old and most hardware should work. If one has the latest and greatest hardware, there are other options in the Linux world. Arch would probably be best for the most up to date hardware; however, I don't recommend Arch to people migrating from Windows.
@linuxmench2118 Arch is not User friendy and not Plug and Play
When I first discovered Linux 15 years ago I distro hopped all the time but for the last 5 years I have stayed with the first distro I tried which was Linux Mint! It just works flawlessly without any fuss! It's a set and forget distro!!
Well said. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Excellent video!!! Thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it!
Thanks!!!!
You're welcome!
i love the webappp manager in linux mint , i installed in pop os using pacstall (i feel pop has been getting a bit behind in the progress compared to mint but is still good) Great video!
Thanks for the positive feed back, I appreciate it. I never used the web app. I'll have to check it out.
@@linuxmench2118 ☺
LMDE was my 1st full time distro.
That's great, thanks for sharing.
I just started my Linux journey in October. I was using Windows 10 and did not want to upgrade to Windows 11 later this year when they EOL Win10. I had always wanted to try Linux since I was 15 in 1999 when I bought a boxed copy of a distro called Storm Linux at CompUSA (RIP). I couldn't get it to work because back then Linux was A LOT harder to install. Anyway, I'm using Fedora and I absolutely love it and wish I had switched sooner. Congrats on five years!
I'm glad it all worked out for you. Thanks for sharing your story.
A good choice for someone just starting out with Linux. Lot's of online support to help you configure Mint, the team behind Mint are very active and fully test updates before releasing them so it's unlikely once installed you will have any issues. It's Debian based and not a rolling release like Arch but they do have a unstable version "Sid" once your more confident if you want to try kernel and package updates much sooner. As a pure Arch user I wouldn't recommend any of the Arch based distro's presently. If/once your confident within the Linux world and have a reasonable grasp of using some of the simple commands using the terminal and want to use Arch I'd recommend using Archinstall from the Linux iso and make your own personal distro from the package options.
That's great advice. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks!
Mench is the most enthusiastic weather app power user 😄 Great Video 🤌
Thanks for the kind words and positive feedback, I really appreciate it. 🙂
great vid
Thanks for the positive feedback.
i love your cat
Thanks. I love her too.
For some reason I prefer my Windows 7 installation in its Minty Oracle VM JAIL.
Okay, that's great. VM JAIL. Point taken. Thanks for sharing.
Why even use a VIRTUAL MACHINE to test out a Linux distro when you can run it on the bare metal by saving an ISO file to a thumb drive, and doing it that way?
That's true, you can boot on to a live ISO, play with it, and reboot back into your system. Some ISO's won't let you update the system, install new apps, or save files. I also tried running a distro from an ISO and it was really slow and didn't work well. I prefer virtual machines because you can update the system, install apps, and save files. You can use it for a while to make it easier to decide if you want to make the plunge.
Doesn't Microsoft offer THREE MORE YEARS of security updates for an annual fee?
Yes, that's true. How many home users are willing to pay the annual fee? May as well buy a new computer with Windows 11 in it. Could even pay it off monthly if one doesn't have access to money.
"All new computers have Windows except for a Mac." ...or a System 7 or a Tuxedo.
All new computers had Windows in them except for Mac, since the early 1990s.
@@linuxmench2118 He's making reference to the specialized hardware manufacturers System 76 and Tuxedo who build Linux laptops. They are high end machines, mainly for programmers (beyond my budget!) which ship with Linux ONLY! A niche market, mind but seems to work. So there is a tiny exception to the Windows rule.
Okay, it went over my head. Thanks for pointing it out. I would never purchase a Linux computer, they cost too much. Several years ago, I looked at a local business which builds computers with Linux installed. They were almost twice as costly as purchasing one with Windows from the large computer stores. Better to purchase a Windows computer and install Linux myself.
@@linuxmench2118 Yes, the cost is insane. These businesses have to cater to a niche market and so cannot employ economies of scale. Plus, at the moment Linux IS still a techies OS, not in terms of it's abilities but that only techies know about it and can install it so the market is there only for programmers who want state of the art, insanely powerful machines. I do see Linux taking off more as Windows get worse - and it will - and more techies jump and they start showing Linux to normies. "And it will run on my 10 year old laptop running Windows 7?" "Yup." "Can you put it on for me." Done it. It works. but only while the techie friend is around to recommend and support. Good video BTW. Very well laid out, logical and anticipates people's questions.
@@jedipadawan7023 Yes, all your points are valid and I agree with all of them. Thanks for the positive feedback and for sharing good information. I appreciate it.
When Win11 came out, I was so bent about the tpm thing, I pawned my Surface Go tablet. Ablution. Microsoft EOL. I really expected the Linux Community to mass exodus GitHub. I still can't believe it. It's tainted.
That's why I use Gitlab, not Github. lol
7 years on Linux. It started in 2017 with Peppermint 8. Currently MX Linux Xfce on a refurbished Dell optiplex 5050 mini with 16G of RAM and 256G Sata SSD.
Ah, you're more experienced than I am. Peppermint got rid of their Ubuntu base and are now based on Debian. I think that was a good move. MX, also based on Debian, is good too. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for the thumbs up, I appreciate it.
A very useful video for any Windows 10 users that are unable to or don't want to upgrade to Windows 11.I gave up on Windows many years ago now and don't miss it at all.
Thanks for the positive feedback. I don't miss Windows. Unfortunately, I have to use it at work.
LibreOffice is also Free! Most of the calls I would get to help users, was spent on repairing OutLook. It's awful!!
I've been using Thunderbird for my email. I haven't had any problems with it. I find it's easier to set up than Outlook. Even at work, I'm using Thunderbird while everyone else in the office is using Outlook.
@@linuxmench2118 - I hear you! I just sent you an email.
Happy New Year. Good video and good idea for people not sure to be able to live in linux.
Happy New year and thanks for the positive feedback.