Hey Chris, recently made the move to Linux. You have been an amazingly useful source for me. Some issues have had me nearly re-installing windows which you have explained how and why.
Might also mention the tool "alien" to convert between .deb and .rpm in case any software you want is only available to download in one package format and you need it in the other.
Where is the cat Titus 👀. You can't just tease me with a cat thumbnail like that 👀. I now would like to see that cat please 👀. Great comprehensive video btw
"The terminal can be scary". Chris is being silly. :p Don't worry guys, most Linux-users who do use the terminal don't know that much about it either, you learn that little bit fast.
"Games are going to be in an entirely different episode... as there is so much you can do.." AKA there can be so much f***ing around to get em working lol
I love messing around with software like that. It gives me a better idea of how all of this works.. and it gives me bragging rights that I've made X game work in Linux.
You can use wine to install and run windows programs. Its in the software manager. It will take a bit of effort to learn how to use. Some programs may not run properly while other will run flawless.
Chris, One thing I have found on Mint is that when you download a software package online that is not in the software repository, and it needs updating. Sometimes Mint will update this package automatically through the update manager without you having to go and re-download the updated version. I have never seen other distributions do this and I don't know the parameters in which Mint needs for this to work, only that I have seen programs self update without me having to go search for them. Definitely good as it takes some of the hassle out of updating.
I'm not sure if that's possible - I think you might have missed it in package manager but it's there. It happens for instance with google chrome, which has a weird name in software/package manager. Unless you've added some custom ppa, then yes - it will update.
@@call_me_stan5887 You are probably right, because I install a lot of ppa's. But I have installed deb packages and had them update without me manually re-downloanding them.
@@MichaelJHathaway Maybe it does work for debs - it certainly does when they come in a basic repo - as a Windows user usually I end up digging through sites for debs instead of just checking software manager first - silly me. And then I fight dependencies and so on, while installing through manager is waaay easier and usually adds all the dependencies automatically. The versions might be outdated, though. That's why I like how they implemented flathub support in there too.
You should also do some videos on recovery of Mint from problems users may encounter (broken packages, DE won't load etc.) and backing up data with Mint.
I was kind of joking about the cat. But, why not? Package Managers have categories and descriptions, which can be handy. Under certain circumstances, Synaptic seems to be more useful for the more obscure stuff. And it has some things to try before you go do searches on the internet. Just my impression, I'm not trying to prove anything.
Chris, you have tried almost all the distributions. and your videos, personally i find, are very much organized and informative. I like linux but sometime i do hesitate to try newly coming distros like ubuntudde, elementary os etc etc because of my fear there could be sensitive data stealing from my pc. what is your view on this? dont hate my comment and i am just concerned about my data.
Excelent idea for a video. I would love to expand my terminal knowledge. Something like " how i use grep/find" and maybe touch on awk, extra options in man etc. But keep up the work.
If I could ask for one change it would be that the fat be trimmed from the dialogue. Make a statement once and clearly then move on. I find myself skipping the first 60 seconds of every video. Great work neither the less!
I usually go for a deb package when available. Software center is really outdated. When I use the terminal and sudo apt, even tho it's fast, it just ends up with an outdated version of the desired program. Anyway nice turtorial.
There's a reason why Debian and Ubuntu are LTS distro's. Just downloading and installing newer versions of programs through Deb packages can lead to incompatibility and problems.
You can prevent a software from being updated, ie teamviewer by: sudo apt hold teamviewer. sudo apt showhold , lists the programs you have on hold. Not updating. sudo apt unhold teamviewer, obvious result. Also after kernel updates, its nice to do a sudo apt autoremove. ps. I strongly believe the cat was a clickbait 😄
I was really considering installing LMDE only for myself as it seems a bit advance but I might as well install it for my family also as it seems more stable. Plus it can be setup to not use the terminal for them. I was considering LM Mate version or Xfce at first for my family's laptops, LMDE seems like a viable option.
The timing of this video is uncanny. I have a new Dell Netbook that I can't get to boot into anything except a LMDE Live USB for *4 DAYS* straight. I needed to install things without a PPA to open up recovery options. I owe you a beer.
I really like your videos, they are really informative. For the past 5 or 6 days I been surfing UA-cam like a mad lad, I am actually using Windows 10 on an old Dell Inspiron n5110 and I've been using windows my whole life but after watching some privacy and security videos I am ready to jump on the Linux bandwagon but the thing is still I can't decide what Linux to Install, personally I want Debian(The Grand Daddy) just because I love GNOME Desktop Environment and I heard its Secure too which is the No. 1 priority for me but I am beginner I have never used Linux before, I can also upgrade my Laptop if its necessary. And what are your thoughts on PureOS ?
I installed the new 20.04 ubuntu. Tried to install pi-hole and next cloud. From software manager.but when installed there was no icons to launch programs.
pi-hole and nextcloud are web based apps. They're not desktop apps. That means you need to start them from terminal(look for tutorials for pihole and nextcloud), they create a web server that you can access via web browser
Might be something odd. Happened to me with Chrome install. So I removed Chrome and installed via deb package. Although this happened before today's system update.
You mentioned that gaming is in the lineup for Linux mint. I have had problems with unity games on steam in every Linux mint install I have ever tried since proton released. The flatpak release of steam has no problems and same for other distributions. I think there is something funky with mint’s wine. Is that something you could take a quick look at cause I’d really like to use mint for gaming.
Does anybody have a link to a video about installing a Windows OS as a second OS to Linux Mint in a dual boot? I currently have Linux Mint and want to add Windows 10 as a second OS. Thanks.
@@call_me_stan5887 Start with coreutils (as it's easy). The package can be found in gnu.org. If you're getting software from github, use the git clone command. Change directory into the extracted directory and run "./configure" to check for any dependencies and to configure for your CPU architecture. It will generate a new file for your configuration. Next, run "make" to compile the source code. This step may be different if the program requires the use of a different compiler. Then run "make install" to install the compiled code. You should have coreutils up to date.
@Donald Mickunas Nah, on debian-family distros, you mostly have to do it when you need *one* software package updated, but can't do it from the current system (need a package from debian testing or debian sid on debian stable). Basic protocol is add the apt-source lines to `/etc/apt/sources.list.d` for the repo with the version you need, then use `apt-get build-dep $pkg` to try to pull in the build dependencies, these will be more extensive, but usually looser on versions (often letting you build the package from testing or sid using only packages available on stable). Then it's `dpkg-buildpackage` to actually build the easier-dependency version, and then `dpkg -i` to install it. Someplace I even have a script that can take a debian install and set about rebuilding all installed packages, just for fun, in a fully automated way.
Hi! I only knew your video about linux mobile, now this video really, really helped. You're very easy to learn from, I'm a linux starter, running Mint 20 now... Thanks! Keep up the good work! PS: do you know any good way to have OneNote working on linux? Not the P3X solution, I need the regular way, to embed video and take notes... Thanks!
Go into Administration (on the Menu) and open up the "Synaptic Package Manager" You will find literally thousands of packages to install (or remove) Or Open a terminal and type : sudo apt list (then ENTER) Also, if you want the output of the list to go to a file type: sudo apt list >aptlist.txt (then ENTER) Open your Home directory and look for a file named aptlist.txt Your list will be in that file. Good luck,
Hi there. Have you a created a video on how to connect Linux Mint to a home network. It is the one area I have not done well in thus far and I have been into using computers from before the time of DOS.
Hi Chris, I didn't see the run Windows software on mint. I am interested in that, I have been using Microsoft money since windows 95, the only thing stopping me moving over. LOL yes maybe I should update. Roy
Frustrating is that sometimes there are 2 of the same program in the software manager. Anxiety every time I see that. I just look for the website and download the deb at that point.
I put timestamps on all my videos now. You can jump to the exact spot you need with description or just clicking the video timeline in the video. So never watch an intro again!
You can install any program on every distribution but damn... if you develop on Arch with newest features and versions of libraries and then try to install it on some Debian-based distro... you basically have to install every dependency from source which is just a pain because everything you need is too old in general repositories. I think if you're using a stable distro, check if the software is out for at least one or two years already... then you can install it without much hassle. Exceptions are: AppImages, Flatpaks, Snaps... I think apt and it's stable repositories should be used for servers only (or maybe users who don't mind about old applications) but for general desktop users who see people in Videos using software and just want to use newest features, it's painful...
And here is why Linux in all its forms will NEVER be a mainstream OS. It takes a 10 minute video explain how to install something. And somehow people find this acceptable.
Actually...slow it down to the 2 hour point and you might learn something. OH Wait. You're the guy that can't learn shit unless there's a dormitory and daddy gives you an allowance ? Option 2. Student loan ! I'm sorry. You're required to take 5,000 hours of Latin to buy that degree. I'll be another $18,ooo
The main problem for me about snaps is that they launch so much slower than their appimage/native package counterpart. Other than that it's a centralised repository. AppImages though, I love them.
Cinnamon is great for new users who need an out-of-the-box working system with little modification. Cinnamon is not very friendly when it comes to major desktop changes as you will lose the linked built in tools. But it is great that Mint also comes in Xfce and Mate spins on its vanilla version. You can add things like tiling windows managers on these spins, where as it would break the Cinnamon desktop.
@@MichaelJHathaway You are right. I'm using Compiz instead of xfwm4 as my window manager. That said, xfce has certain quirks and features - especially now when they've switched to gtk3 in xfce 14.4.
I HATE AppImage. You have to download the image, and then put this image somewhere, because nooo, it won't install itself by double clicking, it will just run like a portable Windows app. And you have to manually go and download the new version. Also, it doesn't even integrate itself in the menu, at least on Cinnamon I had to add the AppImage to the program list, and also, manually do a Google search for an icon, download and add it to the start menu item. I mean, WTF? Is this the future of Linux? This is worse than Windows. Thanks, but no thanks. Flatpak is better because at least you can update the apps, but boy, you do have to download shy of 2GB of flatpaks as dependencies just to get a 20mb program installed, like Bitwarden for example. That's the only flatpak app I have installed, and all the flatpaks take up 2GB. Right... I miss the good old days when everything had a PPA and you could simply install the apps, and update everything with an apt update && apt upgrade. But with AppImage, flatpak and snaps, linux program management turned to SHIT!
Dude, do your research. There's a program called appimaged which runs as a daemon and monitors your drive for appimages. As soon as it detects a appimage, it is seamlessly integrated into your system. Also it pulls the description/icons from the Appimage itself
Hey Chris, recently made the move to Linux. You have been an amazingly useful source for me.
Some issues have had me nearly re-installing windows which you have explained how and why.
Thank you so much for making this course using Linux Mint. I've been a Mint user for the last 5 years.
Might also mention the tool "alien" to convert between .deb and .rpm in case any software you want is only available to download in one package format and you need it in the other.
Where is the cat Titus 👀. You can't just tease me with a cat thumbnail like that 👀. I now would like to see that cat please 👀. Great comprehensive video btw
The cat uses Ubuntu and clutters the system with videos of defenceless birds.
everybody knows that cats increases views, not boo**s
Ububntu has a ferral cat logo for the new system if I'm no mistaken. Maybe that explains the cat in the thumbnail.
"The terminal can be scary". Chris is being silly. :p
Don't worry guys, most Linux-users who do use the terminal don't know that much about it either, you learn that little bit fast.
"Games are going to be in an entirely different episode... as there is so much you can do.."
AKA there can be so much f***ing around to get em working lol
I love messing around with software like that. It gives me a better idea of how all of this works.. and it gives me bragging rights that I've made X game work in Linux.
You can use wine to install and run windows programs. Its in the software manager. It will take a bit of effort to learn how to use. Some programs may not run properly while other will run flawless.
Chris, One thing I have found on Mint is that when you download a software package online that is not in the software repository, and it needs updating. Sometimes Mint will update this package automatically through the update manager without you having to go and re-download the updated version. I have never seen other distributions do this and I don't know the parameters in which Mint needs for this to work, only that I have seen programs self update without me having to go search for them. Definitely good as it takes some of the hassle out of updating.
I'm not sure if that's possible - I think you might have missed it in package manager but it's there. It happens for instance with google chrome, which has a weird name in software/package manager. Unless you've added some custom ppa, then yes - it will update.
@@call_me_stan5887 You are probably right, because I install a lot of ppa's. But I have installed deb packages and had them update without me manually re-downloanding them.
@@MichaelJHathaway Maybe it does work for debs - it certainly does when they come in a basic repo - as a Windows user usually I end up digging through sites for debs instead of just checking software manager first - silly me. And then I fight dependencies and so on, while installing through manager is waaay easier and usually adds all the dependencies automatically. The versions might be outdated, though. That's why I like how they implemented flathub support in there too.
I love updating and installing dependencies and softwares in the Terminal.
*Chris ...another great video thanks 👍....but could you make another one showing how to UPGRADE installed packages 👍*
Great Idea Terry!
sudo apt update
(this updates your database file that lists every package available)
sudo apt upgrade
(looks for and installs updated software)
You should also do some videos on recovery of Mint from problems users may encounter (broken packages, DE won't load etc.) and backing up data with Mint.
Yes, I think this is a good idea. Chris purposely attempted to break LMDE last week, but failed to do so. LMDE just kept going like new.
Use Timeshift to backup the system and when you run into problems you can simply restore it.
Really like your channel, happens I am working on my Mint on Mint kvm right now
Hey, Chris, I love this tutorial!
Mint is my Fav! Easy to use. Installed all I needed, Zoom, Whatsapp, VirtualBox for Android OS to get some Google play store apps.....
You made me stay in Linux and love it.Specially the wine videos.
I was kind of joking about the cat. But, why not?
Package Managers have categories and descriptions, which can be handy. Under certain circumstances, Synaptic seems to be more useful for the more obscure stuff. And it has some things to try before you go do searches on the internet. Just my impression, I'm not trying to prove anything.
Chris, you have tried almost all the distributions. and your videos, personally i find, are very much organized and informative. I like linux but sometime i do hesitate to try newly coming distros like ubuntudde, elementary os etc etc because of my fear there could be sensitive data stealing from my pc. what is your view on this? dont hate my comment and i am just concerned about my data.
Excelent idea for a video. I would love to expand my terminal knowledge. Something like " how i use grep/find" and maybe touch on awk, extra options in man etc.
But keep up the work.
If I could ask for one change it would be that the fat be trimmed from the dialogue. Make a statement once and clearly then move on. I find myself skipping the first 60 seconds of every video. Great work neither the less!
thx u made things lot easier
Thank you, Chris.
Vid and Audio quality is great on your channel, do you use Linux based software to produce?
Yes, Chris is all Linux now and all digital (no analog audio from motherboards).
Honestly, finally got GOG 2.0 to integrate my twich library. So your gaming video may get me to change
Thank you so much Chris.
Hey Chris, I would like to know how i can enable my fingerprint authentication on my lenovo thinkpad which has Linux mint 21 installed???
Hi i have linux mint but still dont have an instalo option, what it does is just opens to me like archive manager.
I usually go for a deb package when available. Software center is really outdated. When I use the terminal and sudo apt, even tho it's fast, it just ends up with an outdated version of the desired program. Anyway nice turtorial.
There's a reason why Debian and Ubuntu are LTS distro's. Just downloading and installing newer versions of programs through Deb packages can lead to incompatibility and problems.
sudo install synaptic
Thanks Chris
1:10
true unless the program is really special like Yast in OpenSUSE
I use waveform for my voice editing... and it is just .deb
Ive tried to install it on other distros such as OpenSuse... without success
I do love YaST it is a great "control panel" style for Linux that most other distros miss.
DaVinci Resolve requires some weird steps to get it installed on Debian-based distros. Normally it only runs on CentOS.
@@ChrisTitusTech That's why I wanted to try opensuse... but Waveform dont work out of the boxe
Great! I love how this is a Canonical-proof alternative version. Makes me feel like a legit Linux user.
You can prevent a software from being updated, ie teamviewer by: sudo apt hold teamviewer.
sudo apt showhold , lists the programs you have on hold. Not updating.
sudo apt unhold teamviewer, obvious result.
Also after kernel updates, its nice to do a sudo apt autoremove.
ps. I strongly believe the cat was a clickbait 😄
What if I want to download the program specific for Linux Mint instead of just installing?
i've installed mint once,but i gt a hard time to gigure out "how to install ubuntu" (i cant find it though).. is there any way?
is there any performance difference beteween these Appimage, Flatpak or Snap etc in terms of speed?
Your thumb nail pic suggest. That that's the only action you've got in a while.... heheheh Jokin mate. Good work
I was really considering installing LMDE only for myself as it seems a bit advance but I might as well install it for my family also as it seems more stable. Plus it can be setup to not use the terminal for them. I was considering LM Mate version or Xfce at first for my family's laptops, LMDE seems like a viable option.
The timing of this video is uncanny. I have a new Dell Netbook that I can't get to boot into anything except a LMDE Live USB for *4 DAYS* straight. I needed to install things without a PPA to open up recovery options. I owe you a beer.
I really like your videos, they are really informative. For the past 5 or 6 days I been surfing UA-cam like a mad lad, I am actually using Windows 10 on an old Dell Inspiron n5110 and I've been using windows my whole life but after watching some privacy and security videos I am ready to jump on the Linux bandwagon but the thing is still I can't decide what Linux to Install, personally I want Debian(The Grand Daddy) just because I love GNOME Desktop Environment and I heard its Secure too which is the No. 1 priority for me but I am beginner I have never used Linux before, I can also upgrade my Laptop if its necessary. And what are your thoughts on PureOS ?
Can Linux Mint 20.2 share its Desktop with windows? I have used tight VNC with Windows and Ubuntu.
Hi,
How would you comment in Intel's Clear Linux? Is it worth giving it a shot? Or maybe still to early to look at it as a potential daily driver?
It has very few packages, if you can put up with that, then it is nice
we need tutorial compiling software in linux for beginners
Hey Cris, are you going to cover "installing" simple windows applications (I.e. To be run with wine, I.e. There is no Linux version of solar fire)
I installed the new 20.04 ubuntu. Tried to install pi-hole and next cloud. From software manager.but when installed there was no icons to launch programs.
pi-hole and nextcloud are web based apps. They're not desktop apps.
That means you need to start them from terminal(look for tutorials for pihole and nextcloud), they create a web server that you can access via web browser
Might be something odd. Happened to me with Chrome install.
So I removed Chrome and installed via deb package. Although this happened before today's system update.
@@igorordecha good point thanks. But you would think it would have said more when installed. Will try again
You mentioned that gaming is in the lineup for Linux mint. I have had problems with unity games on steam in every Linux mint install I have ever tried since proton released. The flatpak release of steam has no problems and same for other distributions. I think there is something funky with mint’s wine. Is that something you could take a quick look at cause I’d really like to use mint for gaming.
Does anybody have a link to a video about installing a Windows OS as a second OS to Linux Mint in a dual boot? I currently have Linux Mint and want to add Windows 10 as a second OS. Thanks.
Where was the part where we build from source?
vraj desai He got lazy. :-)
@Donald Mickunas I'd like to see it covered, nonetheless.
@@call_me_stan5887 Start with coreutils (as it's easy). The package can be found in gnu.org. If you're getting software from github, use the git clone command. Change directory into the extracted directory and run "./configure" to check for any dependencies and to configure for your CPU architecture. It will generate a new file for your configuration. Next, run "make" to compile the source code. This step may be different if the program requires the use of a different compiler. Then run "make install" to install the compiled code. You should have coreutils up to date.
@Donald Mickunas Nah, on debian-family distros, you mostly have to do it when you need *one* software package updated, but can't do it from the current system (need a package from debian testing or debian sid on debian stable). Basic protocol is add the apt-source lines to `/etc/apt/sources.list.d` for the repo with the version you need, then use `apt-get build-dep $pkg` to try to pull in the build dependencies, these will be more extensive, but usually looser on versions (often letting you build the package from testing or sid using only packages available on stable). Then it's `dpkg-buildpackage` to actually build the easier-dependency version, and then `dpkg -i` to install it. Someplace I even have a script that can take a debian install and set about rebuilding all installed packages, just for fun, in a fully automated way.
Hi! I only knew your video about linux mobile, now this video really, really helped. You're very easy to learn from, I'm a linux starter, running Mint 20 now... Thanks! Keep up the good work! PS: do you know any good way to have OneNote working on linux? Not the P3X solution, I need the regular way, to embed video and take notes... Thanks!
Super Great stuff Chris
I jumped on to see your beautiful cat ... it appears it didn't make the cut?
Hi Chris, thanks for all your videos. Where do we go to find a list of package names or descriptions that APT can access?
Go into Administration (on the Menu) and open up the "Synaptic Package Manager"
You will find literally thousands of packages to install (or remove)
Or Open a terminal and type
:
sudo apt list (then ENTER)
Also, if you want the output of the list to go to a file type:
sudo apt list >aptlist.txt (then ENTER)
Open your Home directory and look for a file named aptlist.txt
Your list will be in that file.
Good luck,
Please make a detailed video on how to play games on Linux for newbies as I switched to Linux only for games
Can I install windows musicbee to mint 19 and if so do you have a video to help me do it?
Hi there. Have you a created a video on how to connect Linux Mint to a home network. It is the one area I have not done well in thus far and I have been into using computers from before the time of DOS.
This is an excellent idea, thank you.
Try PopOS. It is awesome for everything.
AppImages should come for every thing, it is just works....
there are intrinsic problems with appimage regarding security, so everything is a balancing act.
is it possible to output dolby atmos like from netflix website?
So is the appimage similar to a portable exe?
does linux mint support login using a fingerprint?
The cat isn't in the video because he forgot to compile it for demonstration purposes.
Hi Chris, I didn't see the run Windows software on mint. I am interested in that, I have been using Microsoft money since windows 95, the only thing stopping me moving over. LOL yes maybe I should update. Roy
Frustrating is that sometimes there are 2 of the same program in the software manager. Anxiety every time I see that. I just look for the website and download the deb at that point.
one is usually a flathub - a relatively new version, beside the outdated bionic version (as of Mint 19.3).
2:16 Starts at. Damn dude!
I put timestamps on all my videos now. You can jump to the exact spot you need with description or just clicking the video timeline in the video. So never watch an intro again!
@@ChrisTitusTech oh finally!
You can install any program on every distribution but damn... if you develop on Arch with newest features and versions of libraries and then try to install it on some Debian-based distro... you basically have to install every dependency from source which is just a pain because everything you need is too old in general repositories. I think if you're using a stable distro, check if the software is out for at least one or two years already... then you can install it without much hassle. Exceptions are: AppImages, Flatpaks, Snaps...
I think apt and it's stable repositories should be used for servers only (or maybe users who don't mind about old applications) but for general desktop users who see people in Videos using software and just want to use newest features, it's painful...
How do you install Veracrypt on Mint?
You go so quick then it's over and I'm wondering what was that?
Yes, Chris needs to throttle it a little bit. You can always pause the video and rewind.
Oh. I thought you were going to cover compiling from source. Maybe there’s another video for that.
4:20 apt intall
heyy hru . i waiting a video about gaming because i cannot even play any game for 7 days ago "(
More cat please
And here is why Linux in all its forms will NEVER be a mainstream OS. It takes a 10 minute video explain how to install something. And somehow people find this acceptable.
Actually...slow it down to the 2 hour point and you might learn something. OH Wait. You're the guy that can't learn shit unless there's a dormitory and daddy gives you an allowance ? Option 2. Student loan ! I'm sorry. You're required to take 5,000 hours of Latin to buy that degree. I'll be another $18,ooo
You missed building apps from source. Anyways I didn’t expect you will since most people won’t need to
I built my drivers back with mint 19.3
so no wine this time? =P
how about deb, tar and zip installs
Well deb install are as easy as 123.
tar.xz and tar.gz is a different beast altogether. Not for noob though.
@@PS_Tube which is why I'd love to see it covered here - that last part.
l should have mentioned synaptic and gnome then all would be covered
Try installing certain Ubuntu games and music and video apps in arch then talk to me like half my favorite games etc... Aren't available in arch.
And here I thought Chris was going to show us that installing software is so easy that his cat can do it...
Wrong guy. Thats Tom at switched to Linux ;-)
Wth does this have to do with windows 10 when you don't show anything about windows 10 only mint?
youtube shows timestamp below buffer line
Yup I've been adding meta data too all my videos to utilize this feature. So if you don't like a part just skip to the next.
@@ChrisTitusTech no its handy
Clicked on video to see cat only!
timezone for live stream?
Central us time. CST
Last live stream was 6am CST
Question: aren't "l" and "ll" aliases?
Yes they most definitely are aliases. Though I believe mint might have ll as a alias by default.
What "I" and "II" ?
@@PS_Tube L not I. The are aliases for certain ls commands. (e.g. ll for ls -al)
snaps are just evil... I use appimage for Etcher only. I miss a few programs that are apparently snaps only.
The main problem for me about snaps is that they launch so much slower than their appimage/native package counterpart. Other than that it's a centralised repository. AppImages though, I love them.
Stuck on installing? 😖😖
I have windows 10 - it is garbage - 7 was better than 10. I have had many strokes so I have problems - age 82 !
Try Linux Mint.
Or if you have an older computer Lubuntu
Ugh... Cinnamon - I definitely prefer mint in xfce. And yeah, you clickbaity sly dog, where's the cat? :D
Cinnamon is great for new users who need an out-of-the-box working system with little modification. Cinnamon is not very friendly when it comes to major desktop changes as you will lose the linked built in tools. But it is great that Mint also comes in Xfce and Mate spins on its vanilla version. You can add things like tiling windows managers on these spins, where as it would break the Cinnamon desktop.
@@MichaelJHathaway You are right. I'm using Compiz instead of xfwm4 as my window manager. That said, xfce has certain quirks and features - especially now when they've switched to gtk3 in xfce 14.4.
@@MichaelJHathaway ok - it's a year later and I am testing Cinnamon - again. This time the experience is better in Mint 20.2.
Terminal, the biggest thing stopping new users from Linux. No one wants to learn that, it looks like it's from the eighties.
It's much older than that.
LAST!
I HATE AppImage. You have to download the image, and then put this image somewhere, because nooo, it won't install itself by double clicking, it will just run like a portable Windows app. And you have to manually go and download the new version. Also, it doesn't even integrate itself in the menu, at least on Cinnamon I had to add the AppImage to the program list, and also, manually do a Google search for an icon, download and add it to the start menu item. I mean, WTF? Is this the future of Linux? This is worse than Windows. Thanks, but no thanks. Flatpak is better because at least you can update the apps, but boy, you do have to download shy of 2GB of flatpaks as dependencies just to get a 20mb program installed, like Bitwarden for example. That's the only flatpak app I have installed, and all the flatpaks take up 2GB. Right...
I miss the good old days when everything had a PPA and you could simply install the apps, and update everything with an apt update && apt upgrade. But with AppImage, flatpak and snaps, linux program management turned to SHIT!
There is app called appimage launcher , i suggest you check it out.
Dude, do your research. There's a program called appimaged which runs as a daemon and monitors your drive for appimages. As soon as it detects a appimage, it is seamlessly integrated into your system. Also it pulls the description/icons from the Appimage itself
Flatpacks and snaps are plain crazy. Chrome Deb is
@@PS_Tube I think it is all that sandboxing/containarizing stuff that makes them fat
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This is fucking Mint