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Why Linux is the better choice
In today’s digital age, data security and privacy are more important than ever. With the increase in cyberattacks, surveillance, and data misuse, it’s vital to use an operating system that gives you control over your data and protects against unauthorized access. While Windows is the most common OS, Linux offers significant advantages in security and privacy. In this post, we'll explore why Linux is often a better choice for users who prioritize these aspects.
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6 things you should NEVER do on Linux
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A Linux system offers great flexibility, but with that freedom comes responsibility. To ensure your Linux experience is safe and efficient, you should avoid certain mistakes that can lead to instability, security risks, and data loss. In this article, we explain six important things you should never do when using a Linux system and provide tips on how to avoid these issues. ► Literature Recomme...
Fedora KDE Spin - does it work well?
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When you think of Fedora, the Fedora Workstation with the GNOME desktop environment often comes to mind, as it has been closely associated with Fedora for years. GNOME is the default desktop environment for Fedora, but the distribution offers more than just GNOME. There is also an official Fedora KDE Plasma Spin, designed to meet the needs of KDE users. The question is whether Fedora, tradition...
Ubuntu LTS - Conclusion of my two-year long-term test with Ubuntu 22.04
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I have been using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as a daily driver for over 2 years. This video is about my long-term experience with Ubuntu LTS in general and 22.04 in particular. ► Literature Recommendations for further education Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop: Applications and Administration (English Edition): amzn.to/457zTMu Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server: Administration and Reference (English Edition): amzn.to/43RGf...
Linux Desktop: Why Spiral Linux is interesting for Debian/Ubuntu users
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Do you already know Spiral Linux? A Debian fork that wants to differentiate itself from Debian itself with improvements in certain areas and thus convince users. A pretty interesting distro. ► Literature Recommendations for further education Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop: Applications and Administration (English Edition): amzn.to/457zTMu Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server: Administration and Reference (English...
Is Linux better than Windows?
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Are you frustrated with paying licensing fees for Windows? Or perhaps you're tired of storing your data in the Microsoft Cloud and relying on Bing and Copilot? If so, Linux might be a compelling alternative for your desktop. Nowadays, Linux distributions are not just for tech enthusiasts; they are also user-friendly for regular users. So, the question is: Is Linux the better option for you? And...
Linux Mint 22 -Wilma- Review - This is what you should know before upgrading
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Exciting News: Linux Mint 22 Has Arrived! The new generation of Linux Mint has finally been released! With the introduction of Linux Mint 22, the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS stack is now part of the distro, bringing numerous modernizations, new packages, and apps. In this briefing, we will take a closer look at Linux Mint 22 with the Cinnamon desktop and provide you with a comprehensive overview of all th...
What secrets your Linux distro reveals about you
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The decision for a specific Linux distribution goes far beyond technical aspects and often reflects the personality and preferences of the user. Each distro has its own strengths, weaknesses and peculiarities that appeal to different user groups. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular Linux distributions and what choosing a particular distro might say about its us...
ATTENTION Linux Mint users!
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Linux Mint comes with Cinnamon, Xfce and MATE Desktops. So what should you take? You'll find out in this video, including a complete overview of the options and a clear recommendation for various scenarios. ► Literature Recommendations for further education Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop: Applications and Administration (English Edition): amzn.to/457zTMu Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server: Administration and Re...
Maintainer or Developer at Open Source Software - Do you know the difference?
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In open source software development, sooner or later you will come across the terms or roles of "developer" and "maintainer". In this video, I try to give an overview and differentiate between the two roles. Nothing is set in stone. Each project can assign the roles itself. Often, the lead developer is also the "first" maintainer. But not always. That's why this video also contains my view of t...
Replace OneNote - for Windows, macOS & Linux! Open source + E2E encryption
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OneNote is hard to get past. Whether at home or in business. But there is a pretty remarkable alternative for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPad and Android that is open source and offers end-to-end encryption. Curious? Then watch the video to the end to find out everything. ► Literature Recommendations for further education Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop: Applications and Administration (English Editi...
openSUSE Leap 15.6 - The best comes last
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The openSUSE Project has released the latest version of openSUSE Leap 15.6. This is the last currently planned release in the Leap 15 series. What makes this version special, why it might even be considered a grand finale, and what the future holds for Leap users - that's what we'll be discussing now. Enjoy! ► Literature Recommendations for further education Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop: Applicatio...
YOU do it better - Why many people fail when switching to Linux
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Switching to a new operating system can be an exciting endeavor, promising new features, improved performance, and often greater control over your computing environment. Despite the many advantages that Linux offers, many users find themselves struggling and eventually return to their previous systems. Understanding why these transitions fail can help address the challenges and make the switch ...
BYE FLATPAK: Linux Mint / LMDE without Flatpak
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Lately, I've been receiving frequent complaints that Linux Mint cannot be operated without Flatpak. As soon as Flatpak is removed, the application manager, or App Store, stops working. This issue affects both Linux Mint and LMDE. I have looked into the situation and here is my suggestion on how you can resolve the problem. ► Commands in Video Show Flatpak Packages: flatpak list Delte Flatpak co...
LINUX instead of Windows 11 and Recall: More and more BENEFIT and ADVANTAGES for you!
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LINUX instead of Windows 11 and Recall: More and more BENEFIT and ADVANTAGES for you!
The best response to Microsoft Recall and Copilot+: Switch NOW from Windows to Linux!
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The best response to Microsoft Recall and Copilot : Switch NOW from Windows to Linux!
Debian VS Arch Linux - Which is the better choice?
Переглядів 4,9 тис.3 місяці тому
Debian VS Arch Linux - Which is the better choice?
Installing Arch Linux - how to make it as easy as possible!
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Installing Arch Linux - how to make it as easy as possible!
Arch Linux Review - Full control and maximum flexibility
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Arch Linux Review - Full control and maximum flexibility
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Review - Is this the solution for the Linux desktop?
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Review - Is this the solution for the Linux desktop?
Fedora 40 Workstation - Who needs Silverblue?
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Fedora 40 Workstation - Who needs Silverblue?
Are YOU really a Linux user?
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Are YOU really a Linux user?
How to get really good with Linux - THIS is what you need
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How to get really good with Linux - THIS is what you need
First Point-Release available: Zorin OS 17.1 in Review
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First Point-Release available: Zorin OS 17.1 in Review
If only I had known that when I switched to LInux...
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If only I had known that when I switched to LInux...
Will you need a virus scanner under Linux?
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Will you need a virus scanner under Linux?
How important is Linux? Everything you need to know about it
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How important is Linux? Everything you need to know about it
Difference between Unix and Linux
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Difference between Unix and Linux
Turn off annoying Ubuntu Pro advertising, e.g. for Ubuntu 22.04 (Tutorial)
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Turn off annoying Ubuntu Pro advertising, e.g. for Ubuntu 22.04 (Tutorial)
Top Linux Distributions for Everyday Use (2024)
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Top Linux Distributions for Everyday Use (2024)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @stevejohnson1321
    @stevejohnson1321 3 години тому

    Biggest problem with "windows" is that it's part of the system price. I shouldn't have to pay for something mediocre, that I'll never use.

  • @Joelo26
    @Joelo26 7 годин тому

    I have used Arch, Debian, and Fedora. I prefer Arch. Once you install it, I find packages are just easier to install. Mostly everything you want to install is in the AUR.

  • @esra_erimez
    @esra_erimez 10 годин тому

    Watching on KDE Neon... My daily driver.

  • @isabelgerald4584
    @isabelgerald4584 14 годин тому

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  • @theuksubs
    @theuksubs День тому

    only DDE. nothing else from deepin

  • @Yunahsky
    @Yunahsky 2 дні тому

    Most popular alternatives are either tyrannical, malware or both.

  • @dezmondwhitney1208
    @dezmondwhitney1208 2 дні тому

    Thank you.I like openSUSE.

  • @dezmondwhitney1208
    @dezmondwhitney1208 2 дні тому

    Thank you for uploading this. Linux is great.

  • @dvpzy
    @dvpzy 4 дні тому

    LibreOffice? I love the concept of support them, but if they're going to ask almost $50 then they should include better sofware. Like OnlyOffice. It's more like the desktop experience what you pay for.

  • @dezmondwhitney1208
    @dezmondwhitney1208 6 днів тому

    Another great video from this most helpful channel. Thank you.

  • @ProtoType4588
    @ProtoType4588 6 днів тому

    simply know what your doing before doing it i will break one of those never do on linux for 1 because i want to break linux that is my goal for the first few months i learn fastest by forcing myself into the situation unknown sources been using them for years yet the reap the consequences because i virustotal them and run them in a vm without internet before ever comiting them to bare metal if they act suspicious ill check if anything tries to go over network otherwise if i do not have a replacement for a feature it has i just use it in a vm to be honest with the malware out there these days virtualization should be in everybody's list of security practices bookmark the sites that you know are safe while if you want to browse the web use a vm because even now the 1st page of google search can contain phishing links and scams and other malicious crap before the ai crap it was basically pushed back to like page 3

  • @yasin_karaaslan
    @yasin_karaaslan 6 днів тому

    I love LinuxGPT

  • @DrFrankNStein-sf2ww
    @DrFrankNStein-sf2ww 7 днів тому

    Mint 22 is crap. At least that's my experience. Mint 19.3 worked perfectly ! - Copying files from one external hard-drive to another (both ext4 and mounted) takes forever, and can even lead to a hang up. - "Handbreak" the video converter is slow and also leads to freezing. - The Taskbar is now "grouping" everything and can not changed back to the older "non grouping" version (a lot of people i know have complained about this) - Nividia driver 550 detects 2 monitors, even if there is just 1, leading to a mouse pointer "dead-zone" in the right upper display corner, because that's where the pointer would switch to the second monitor ... again, there is no second monitor ! - and the list goes on ... THIS WAS AFTER A COMPLETELY FRESH INSTALLATION ! Ps.: This is just my own personal experience, so please don't crucify me ! 😇

  • @crinolynneendymion8755
    @crinolynneendymion8755 8 днів тому

    rm *

  • @pfitz4881
    @pfitz4881 8 днів тому

    These suggestions are true no matter Operating System you use.👍

  • @Jtretta
    @Jtretta 9 днів тому

    I just upgraded my laptop via the included app. Went smoothly, works as well as the previous version did. I'm not going to upgrade my desktop for a bit though, to see if there are any major issues that crop up with version 22.

  • @Maotre99
    @Maotre99 9 днів тому

    For installing UBUNTU does the Mac didn’t need to disable secure start boot and enable “boot from external drive” ? I totally forgot to do this steps before trying to install Kali Linux in my MacBookpro and I’d crashed the software, I had to reinstall macOS again 😢

  • @CaptainDangeax
    @CaptainDangeax 9 днів тому

    My choice: LMDE. Debian based, Cinnamon GUI is for me the most productive. My xerox multi function printer and scanner works out of the box

  • @williams.ritter3010
    @williams.ritter3010 12 днів тому

    native driver are just fine on lmde

  • @SumonaYesnin-y3y
    @SumonaYesnin-y3y 13 днів тому

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  • @AlphanPeter
    @AlphanPeter 14 днів тому

    Fedora KDE i could not get the iso to download internet issues

  • @MrSlavic-kl7kw
    @MrSlavic-kl7kw 14 днів тому

    what is better for laptop amd ryzen ,this or arch?

    • @JanVanhumbeek
      @JanVanhumbeek 3 дні тому

      It depends on the time you want to invest. If you want something that just works, Fedora is one of the OSes that comes with a very recent Linux kernel making it ideal for current hardware compatibility, while providing excellent stability. Arch gets its updates much more quickly so you are always up-to-date, but comes with the risk that an update might break something. If you don't want to run the risk of your laptop suddenly becoming less usable because of a borked update that you need time for to fix, go with Fedora.

  • @Johan87577
    @Johan87577 14 днів тому

    Debian has a steep learning curve compared to Arch? What?

  • @vulkath-orion
    @vulkath-orion 14 днів тому

    I was not expecting that to be so simple/easy on most windows laptops you have to boot into the manufacturer's custom bios. While they're all "mostly" similar, the option to boot from usb is sometimes hidden in strange places.

  • @q9w6b
    @q9w6b 14 днів тому

    I don't get it. Everyone is talking about "up to date" or "bleeding edge" software on one distributions and opposite on other. What are they talking about? Older packages in package manager? Delayed operation system updates? How can be ubuntu more up to date if it is based on current debian release? (Not a valid qustion if it's all about packages, but how more delayed are they then?). Is it support for latest hardware (well, what is new hardware than, is my, for example, 1 year old cpu can have support problems)? I am confused 😢

  • @abelgerli
    @abelgerli 16 днів тому

    Actually NixOS has by far the biggest package repository and was left out. You can switch desktops environments in an instant and you work in a time machine with all the different versions of your system that you can use for rollback. Want two ir more incompatibke runtimes of javascript , java or python , to install spftware on one machine that usally creates incompatible cross refereces to one or more package Nix and NixOS is there for you. When you learn Nix the language of package manager Nix that runs on all linix system including mac you can declare your whole system like in puppet or ansible but better because you have the control over each package version via flakes if you need it. Want your configs also managed by nix homanager is there fpr you.ok Yes Nix is a massive rabbit whole but if you have declares your system or development environment with nix-ahell in a descriptive version safe way you can rebuild a new system in minutes, as well as exact copies of your runtime environment you want to ship.

  • @harrymason1053
    @harrymason1053 18 днів тому

    I can't stand the way that's different with Debian. I think they follow the Job's model. It is just way too slick. Give me basic and simple Mint. I want everything where I can find it easily. No magic hidden buttons or secret incantations for me. Oh, and yes I have a degree in computers so I can do it but I'd rather not have to write a driver to get my screen resolution to be stable or my wifi to work.

  • @gbncondor88
    @gbncondor88 18 днів тому

    us the best for old pc's?

  • @W1nd0w55
    @W1nd0w55 20 днів тому

    Call me linux from now on.

  • @catsbyondrepair
    @catsbyondrepair 20 днів тому

    Just plug thumb drive in back and press and hold control down and select thumb drive

  • @x2net
    @x2net 21 день тому

    boooooooooring, to much bullshit and blah.

  • @csh9853
    @csh9853 21 день тому

    Your voice doesn't match the thumbnail. 🤨

  • @MinaSchloch
    @MinaSchloch 22 дні тому

    the only important metric for "how well does x work" is: do distro version upgrades work well, through a GUI, after changing a few packages. Fedora with dnf was pretty horrible in that regard, Debian works awesomely, even though the jump from 11-12 is way bigger than 39-40. meanwhile the packages are awesome, nearly all bugs are upstream bugs. as a Fedora Kinoite user, this is the perfect distro for a pretty sensible desktop like Plasma, as the package managemend is rock solid it is also the right management for such new packages. distro upgrades work completely painless

  • @shishimaru1000
    @shishimaru1000 23 дні тому

    It's surprising how Fedora's core can be so polished despite the fact that it uses very new software. However, it's also true that it has literally almost zero GUI for updates, repositories, packages, snapshots and so on. It's always recommended, but I wouldn't. Terminal should not be ideal in my opinion.

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 21 день тому

      Terminal is the ideal.

    • @shishimaru1000
      @shishimaru1000 21 день тому

      @@folksurvival ...not

    • @SifatUllah-12
      @SifatUllah-12 20 днів тому

      ​@@folksurvival ...not(2)

    • @user-ii4oi4pw3z
      @user-ii4oi4pw3z 9 днів тому

      As a guy who has run thousands of terminal commands i can safely say it is not for beginners

  • @conhecimentoetecnologia2845
    @conhecimentoetecnologia2845 23 дні тому

    After many years distro hopping, I'm looking for a clean Linux distro and user friendly! Do you recommend Fedora? I like KDE Plasma.

    • @abhinavjha33
      @abhinavjha33 22 дні тому

      Try opensuse tumbleweed. It uses Kde as default DE. I like it more than fedora kde spin.

    • @Red_Duc
      @Red_Duc 22 дні тому

      I would say it's quite good, it was my first distro an I still use it. I also didn't really have issues in the realm of user friendliness. From my experience it works quite well and I also installed it on my father's PC and he doesn't really have issues. And if has any it's basic things like I cannot use the printer. The actual issue just was that he didn't select it in the printing menu. So I'd say it's very usable and it is also very stable.

    • @conhecimentoetecnologia2845
      @conhecimentoetecnologia2845 22 дні тому

      @@abhinavjha33 I'll try it too! Thanks!

    • @conhecimentoetecnologia2845
      @conhecimentoetecnologia2845 22 дні тому

      @@Red_Duc Thanks! I'm still searching for my "chosen one" distro.

    • @Red_Duc
      @Red_Duc 22 дні тому

      @@conhecimentoetecnologia2845 Well good luck to you then!

  • @MinaSchloch
    @MinaSchloch 23 дні тому

    This man fixes Ubuntu with a few steps. 0. Use BTRFS and Timeshift 1. remove Snap, replace with Flatpak 2. add Firefox, Flatpak and KeepassXC Repos (I hope you did that, Flatpak Firefox has no filesysten sandboxing) 4. Use hardware enablement for a recent kernel 5. Use Ubuntu Pro for security backports for other packages (6. enable automatic background updates) Linux Mint has DEBs for Firefox, and Thunderbird can be used as Flatpak with no issue (as it doesnt need filesystem sandboxing) I am still waiting for CentOS bootc. As I have had only good experiences with image-based distros, and dont want to rely on a package manager to keep my system running.

  • @MinaSchloch
    @MinaSchloch 23 дні тому

    This man fixes Ububtu with a few steps. 1. remove snap, replace with Flatpak 2. add Firefox, Flatpak and KeepassXC Repos (I hope he did that, Flatpak Firefox has no filesysten sandboxing) 3. Use BTRFS and Timeshift 4. Use hardware enablement for a recent kernel 5. Use Ubuntu Pro for security backports for other packages (6. enable automatic background updates) Linux Mint has Debs for Firefox, and Thunderbird can be used as Flatak with no issue (as it doesnt need filesystem sandboxing)

  • @kwagnert
    @kwagnert 23 дні тому

    You don't use timeshift with spirallinux. It already has Snapper GUI built in. Just like in OpenSUSE.

  • @perjohanaxell9862
    @perjohanaxell9862 26 днів тому

    The first time I installed Linux it was slackware. I had to recompile the kernel to get my graphic card to work. When I was done I didn't really know what to do with it so it ended there. But Linux has always remained in the back of my head and as the ecosystem lockin of Apple Google and more and more Microsoft grows ever stronger and the respect for privacy dies more and more I feel Linux becoming more tempting than ever. OpenSUSE seems interesting. I think I will start there. Wish me good luck.

  • @nicobeukes4094
    @nicobeukes4094 27 днів тому

    I moved to Fedora workstation ... no snaps to deal with and very stable

  • @petruciucur
    @petruciucur 29 днів тому

    Linux Mint

  • @Deimos_Fresh
    @Deimos_Fresh 29 днів тому

    My experience with Ubuntu 22.04 was very rough. Updates broke drivers for Sound Blaster Z SE pretty early and I had to use what I can until much later by accident I discovered that sound card drivers was fixed. Then I had some troubles after enabling app images to be executable on my system. I don't really remember what exactly broke, but I remember having problems with it. Last major problem was after installing WINE. I think it was after I enabled 32x my desktop simply stopped working. I couldn't create any icon on desktop and anything copied there simply vanished. At this point I was beyond frustrated with this release that I downgrade back to Ubuntu 20.04. Although it was noticeable slower and lacked new nice features of 24.04, I used it prior and it was extremely stable and functional. So I used 20.04 until I upgraded to Ubuntu 24.04 which had some bumps, but so far works much better than 22.04 ever worked for me. I didn't use any mods and I use snaps. They work fast for me and unlike flatpaks, there was only one snap based package that does not work for me. Maybe there's more, I don't know. As I like to say "I don't have problems with snaps, I have problems with developers poor support of it.".

  • @14880
    @14880 Місяць тому

    I first moved to Linux in 2008 and have been full-time using Linux since 2014.

  • @14880
    @14880 Місяць тому

    I have not removed the snapd daemon from my 24.04 LTS system, however, I have removed all the snap programs such as Firefox, Thunderbird and others. I reinstall the .deb version of Firefox using the Mozilla PPA then using nala to reinstall it.

  • @MadalinIgnisca
    @MadalinIgnisca Місяць тому

    Guy apps will be snap based. OS, desktop, will be kept on deb packages. The money come from servers and companies will not accept a snap based foundation. Snap has some good things in server although, like lxd, microk8s, microceph. The integration they made to work out of the box is great for small companies to setup easy at small scale what the big guys do at big scale.

  • @TheBigBazzy
    @TheBigBazzy Місяць тому

    I bounced between many distros then made a perfect custom distribution for me based on Ubuntu 20.04. I used cubic to make the actual iso file to use in multiple systems I have to make a new one soon.

  • @JamaicaWhiteMan
    @JamaicaWhiteMan Місяць тому

    Thanks. I checked Ubuntu five years ago when I moved to Linux and decided to go with MInt instead for one main reason - I don't want a desktop full of giant icons whenever I want to open something. I want a text list in alphabetical order, and not in the centre of my 50" 4K monitor. For me, it's like someone has slapped me in the face having that jump up at you. I also want a panel at the bottom where I naturally look, not way up there at the top right. I'm hooked on Cinnamon as my DE and don't intend to change.

    • @johnc3403
      @johnc3403 29 днів тому

      You can move the panel. You can pin all your regularly used programs to the panel. I have ZERO icons on my desktop and a small panel along the bottom that hides when an application wants the space. UI Tweaks allows you to set the top bar to disappear also. You want a menu driven UI? ...Install Openbox window manager and boot Ubuntu into that. Dude, this is Linux, you can do anything you want though I would have thought that someone who rocks a 50" 4K monitor would already have known that. smh...

    • @JamaicaWhiteMan
      @JamaicaWhiteMan 29 днів тому

      @@johnc3403 Good to know, thanks. I only tried it with a live stick for a half hour and hated it. Been using Mint for 5+ years and happy with that, so can't imagine changing unless it were to LMDE.

    • @JamaicaWhiteMan
      @JamaicaWhiteMan 29 днів тому

      @@johnc3403 Good to know, thanks. I'm happy with Mint, though, so will likely stay with that.

    • @Maisonier
      @Maisonier 28 днів тому

      I moved from Mint to Fedora spin KDE plasma 6 and wayland because I wanted better size of the text. In mint you only have 100% or 200%

    • @JamaicaWhiteMan
      @JamaicaWhiteMan 28 днів тому

      @@Maisonier I scale the font in "font selection" - have to because of the 4k monitor or can't read anything.

  • @JoeSmith-pu9hi
    @JoeSmith-pu9hi Місяць тому

    Long term Ubuntu Mate user went to Mxlinux a few years ago. Less problems, more drivers in the repos, and 32bit and 64bit so I don't have to replace perfectly good hardware.

  • @musicalneptunian
    @musicalneptunian Місяць тому

    I run Ubuntu Studio 22.04. You said your Logitech webcam works with no problems? I have a Logitech streamcam webcam and I cannot get it to be recognized. I have tried everything. I have the right USB port. But I have tried cheese etc and none of them see it.

  • @jesse7631
    @jesse7631 Місяць тому

    What were they thinking with those horrible icons from 2007? Yikes...