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I'm 50 years old and been building computers since I was 20, I just started to learn Linux plus, I was introduced to it starting with the Pi 3, Now I'm going all in and it's great to be my age and learn something new like this. Keep up the good work friend.
@@LazloNQ Or you could just use the man pages and online documentation. There is a reason they exist in the first place. For your info: Window$ is the ugly duckling in computerland all other OS are Unix like. Micro$oft has noticed this problem so the next Window$ will have a Linux kernel. Better not to wait too long with learning Linux.
30 years ago I was already running Unix so Linux is a kind of getting home party for me. The biggest difference for me is the architecture as early Unix computers were all PPC and most of my computers are still PPC but Pi as most single board computers is ARM. In my life I only owned one x86 computer and I hated it with my heart and soul. I am just not a Window$ guy, I guess.
@@mcNakno I am responding from root. Anyone can use root as much as they want. Just install VirtualBox and then put a copy of something like PuppyLinux on the virtual machine. If you mung the system, you reboot with: puppy pfix=ram and you are back as it was.
After watching your presentation of Linux I was so impressed I right away ordered a kit online with amazon and built it and had it running in a hour ( 45 minutes to go thru my garage full of old computer stuff..USB keyboard..monitor..mouse..blue tooth speaker)All I can say is WOW!! Its so fast and easy. Never to old to learn a new trade (Carpenter for 45 years). After Subscribing and watching all your posts I'm so excited.. I have 7 grand kids raised 5 I love that you include your kids Keep it up! Can't wait for that bell to ring!
Awesome! I've used almost exclusively Linux for years, except for gaming, and the accessibility is waaaaay better than it used to be. Don't listen to people that say some version is the best way, I've used arch and Ubuntu, currently on Manjaro for desktop use because it's arch with sensible defaults. Use Ubuntu server for a lot of VMs because it's set up that way with a bunch of sensible defaults.
My brother is 8 years older than me and he started studying computer science at university when I was about 10 years old. He taught me Linux, I'm 40 now and am so thankful that I was able to be introduced to it at such a young age. I'm now a senior sysadmin and one of the only guys in my office who knows Linux. We have 50+ Linux servers and I love looking after them. In my home lab I have a Proxmox server with 5-6 Linux VM's and some LCX's, as well as a couple of RPi's kicking around the house. Linux is amazing and has so many uses. Get your head around it if you have the opportunity!
Douglas Ward what do you mean by “computer science” professor/idiots? I could see a student taking a CS class for the first time just learning about this stuff, but other than that I can’t imagine anybody more than a semester deep into the world of CS not knowing how to at the very least set up a coding environment, set up an Apache web server, or know how to navigate a Unix/Linux shell.
You do an AMAZING job of breaking down each and every subject so anyone can understand it! That's a true GIFT! Keep up the GREAT WORK that you're doing!!
@steveo314 'Yep, the kernel only came into being in 1991. Though by 1995, it was being spread through computer mags. Exclusively on cds, as the amount of data was already ridiculous for floppies. Of course, like many market dark horses, it was impossible to tell what it would become. Linus would speak jokingly of world domination, and now we're here. Definitely dominating in the server space.
Anybody who works in IT worth their salt would have already started playing with Linux. Being in my early 40s I started back in the 90s. I was installing it on people's computers at the computer store who wanted to play with it.
20 years ago I started messing around with it. Thought the LUGs were great resources. Everything I wanted to do was a pain in the ass and compatibility was rough. It got better over the years. Eventually I came back. Now I gotta say the GUI on Ubuntu and RHEL 8 hasn't really been headache free. Though now I don't really care as I am learning it for mostly things in the CLI.
Dude, you're a rock star presenter. Thirty years ago I worked at a software company and basically *refused* to learn "command line anything* (we used Unix BSD I think) because"that stuff is outdated, I only need the GUI." It's taken me this long to realize that what you've described as "a tiny bump" is absolutely worth overcoming in order to be able to know the command line in Linux. I'm subscribed, maybe I'll join soon, but your presentation is so exciting without being douchey. Keep going buddy, 🎉 very much appreciated
@@letsgetto1millwithoutvids virtually anything can run Linux, and machines that can do vt-d if you want to run virtualisation can be had used *very* cheap.
@@morosis82 when I mean if your computer can run it I don't mean compatibility I mean processing power virtual machines are a stress and if you have a potato pc then you will not be able to
I am working through the CompTIA Linux+ on ITProTV, and your videos are the only reason I persevere. This course is the hardest thing I've ever tried to learn. Thank you for these videos.
Yep, me too, this video gave me huge boost. I ordered a RP4. I found another YT on how to install a bootable USB stick to load Ubuntu. Got the stick waiting for the RP. I plan to install Apache for a web browser. There's a couple applications I want to try like ADS-B and amateur radio APRS. I've done some MS-DOS, a little of Unix so the command line doesn't look scary. I have time to play around with this so once I get more talented with those "mysterious Linux" commands, I can be The Man like those sys ad guys. I already drink coffee so I have that requisite. I still don't understand the penguin mascot.
@@wrightmf you know i was always liking Raspberry Pi OS but the dang thing was just so slow and that's why I wanted to experience Linux on full blown desktop hardware... what can I say now? I wont switch back to windows anymore in a LONG time from now on
@@maxklassen254 OK, I haven't thought of the RP as slow, perhaps that is the tradeoff. However, the cost is low and many useful tutorials such as this video. So once get some usage I will have better skills in identifying a desktop or laptop set that will best meet my needs (or wants).
Morning from the UK....I started watching your videos a while ago now...(totally love em)...so last week i took the plunge and bought raspberry Pi...just in a short time I'm understanding Vmbox and striving to learn every day....I'm 54 now an loving this new hobby !!! Thankyou so much for your uploads, I'm slowly working my way through all of the vids you've done. And revisiting them time and time again. Hope you keep the uploads going...best regards Darren
Hah. The other day: me: - poweroff Linux: - nope, you're not root me: - What? dude, just poweroff like a normal computer does Linux: - nope. You are not privileged enough to shut me down, "dude" :) me: - ...
@Jean-Paul Teitu II I'll admit that when it comes from administration of a system, it's _partly_ personal opinion. In my own experience, I've always found managing permissions on Linux much easier and much less prone to weirdness; the differences in the determination of what files are executable comes to mind. Don't get me wrong; Windows does have very powerful tools for managing permissions across domains with group policies and the like, I'm talking more about the foundation its built on. The Unix philosophy of keeping things simple just...works. If the only thing someone is comfortable with using is a GUI, then yeah, Windows often wins. (Sysadmins only being comfortable with using a GUI is a whole other problem unto its own that I won't get into here.) In the specific context of this conversation though, the biggest difference is how Unix systems and their derivatives (typically) handle privilege escalation. UAC is a patch on top of what is a very shaky foundation; Microsoft did it out of desperate necessity. Unix and its derivatives start from the principle of least privilege (a _very_ important security principle in any context, be it computer security, physical security, OPSEC, etc.). It's baked-in, as a sensible default. If I'm logged-into an administrator account on Linux, _nothing_ that I'm doing actually has admin privileges yet. To the system, I am a regular user. To do anything with escalated privileges my account first needs to be part of the sudo group (a group of users allowed to _temporarily_ do something with root permissions...ish, even this may be restricted in certain contexts). The _vast_ majority of applications can do their tasks perfectly well without any sort of root permissions. Not so on Windows. Because of a wide variety of edge cases, and as I would call it "general weirdness", sometimes applications trying to do something that _wouldn't_ need any sort of root permissions on a Unix-like system require it on Windows. And I don't mean that in a "Windows is more restrictive in a good way" thing; I mean that as "Windows doesn't give this software a good way to operate without these privileges." That's what I really mean when I say it's a mess. UAC is a patch on something that is fundamentally flawed, and Windows didn't start with the principle of least privilege. Throughout its entire history, this has been a consistent problem when it comes to vulnerability to exploitation. I'm not saying Unix derivatives are immune to privilege escalation exploits, I'm just saying they're less common and that comes-down to fundamental design.
You have never answered me in the past, but well... I followed your advice and managed to get Linux+ / LPIC-1 before going for CCNA which I am preparing at the moment. Took me two months with 0 previous experience (Well, almost), bunch of hours a day. Well worth it.
You shouldn't mislead people and tell them Linux is all command line. The Linux desktop has so many options. You can run Linux (as I have been for 10 years with Mint) on almost any desktop or laptop. I play games, have graphics programs and even touch the command line from time to time.
He is not misleading because linux in it's core is a command line system and in case with mint and ubuntu and every other GUI versions of linux are just a flavor that allows easy interaction with the linux OS. This is what I think about Linux.
@@MRRandom975 Good question, but I am going to question you back before I answer, Tell me how r gonna update your windows using command terminal, in a straight and simple way like we do in linux Sudo apt update??. If you cannot do it without interacting with the GUI, then we must end up this discussion 🙃
My name is Charles. I'm a Navy vet who has been suffering with sever PTSD and for the past 2 years I have been in a deep depression. That is until I stumbled up on your channel. I have to say that I had given up all hope about ever being a productive member of society. I have to tell you, you have motivated me with your infectious passion for IT so much so that I have now enrolled in school to pursue a career as an IT professional. And yes I going to start with Linux because what better place to start when it's free. Keep doing what you do because you have certainly inspired me for the better. Best wishes or should I say 0001011001😄😄🤣🤣
F. Alves :: 😂😂 I like the Mint distro. I used to have it dual booted but switched back to Ubuntu on a VM. I do still have it on my laptop tho. I need a development laptop on the go and a Debian distro like Mint is perfect for it.
Your kids are incredibly lucky, and you are a huge value not only to your family, but to millions. Thanks for all your videos. Mostly, I appreciate that you take the time to tell people (or 'us') the 'why' behind your videos. I'm a Subscriber
Man this was my first insight into Linux. Learned how to download, run, update, use basic commands and even build a website! For free! Bless you Chuck, you open new horizons!
I have never tried one, but everyone says Japanese toilets are AMAZING with variable pressure, temperature, custom seat heating, and drying built in. We're savages in America.
Im a Computer science undergraduate since 2001. We didnt learn Linux. But i use it in a computer rental shop.that was way before. I already forgot all what i learn in IT. I m 43 yrs old a factory work want to recall my learning about computers again. Hope to purchase second laptop or desktop. Way back when first job i buy a Pentium 4 second and have 2 mbps internet. Forgot ro learn some I.T. programs ans O.S. These UA-cam channel now inspire me again ro learn even im older. Like ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Now im feeding my mind about new learning IT about I.T. youtube channels likw yours. Keep up sharing. Hope when i buy a awcons hans laptop and desktop follow up my learning. Im using a Samaung A11 smartphone watching I.T. videos. Hope i would continue it. Maraming salamat from a guy in phillipines.
I've been in IT almost two decades with the last 4 being in Security. I have grown to realize that it was insanely foolish for me to have waited this long to start learning Linux. Great video.
@@NetworkChuck I have been teaching Cisco networking for the last 15 years at a secondary college. Also teach linux (CentOS) and my students love the challenge! Keep up the great work!
Well, I do absolutely agree that learning Linux is pretty damn essential if you're going into almost anything related to computers, I find it hard to believe that just because you can cd around some directories and maybe move some files, that makes you even halfway viable for a position that focuses on using Linux to admin servers.
Arnox Immordium ... I agree,... having said that, aside from getting certified, how could someone like me get into sysadmin with no prior experience?.. What would be your route and or courses/certs to get.? If you don’t mind sharing of course... Thanks
Wow, I've been working in IT for more than 20 years. I love your passion for IT it's something you don't see any more like we did in the 90's. it's easy to miss alot of the new ways of doing administration when you are controlled by the company budgets and old school management. This was a fantastic video and has given me the excitement to get started in luinx training..😁
I'm an IT administrator, and I've been fleeing Linux my whole life. Thanks to your video I think the time has arrived for me to jump into it more deeply.
Chuck, I just want to say.... as a 28year old musician with a ton of previous job categories under my belt (with none being tech).... you make all of this information so accessible. The sheer amount and volume of work there is to learn, and the different paths we can take to get there can be paralyzing. I am currently studying for my CompTIA A+ and also downloading Linux as I type this. I know I have a long way to go in the security aspect of tech, however, I am determined to get there and your videos calm my anxiety and help me find a pathway. So, thank you so much !
I think it’s awesome when he involves his kids in his projects. It’s so obvious he’s a proud dad. “My daughter Chloe, who is 8 years old btw..” Lol. I think his kids will be uber set up for success in life. By the time they’re in high school they’ll be qualified to get hired right into IT if they wanted. Also, I love his enthusiasm for things. Just felt like sharing lol
I purchased my raspberry pi yesterday and now im even more excited for it to come, you've certainly inspired me to go learn some linux. Great video, I love how you got your kids involved too.
I am 35 and been tinkering with computers since '94 at age 9. I have to admit, years ago i tried to dive into Linux and annoyingly scared myself off of it. And for all the time after that I ignored something that I knew. Linux is everywhere. And you are absolutely right. A few years ago I tried getting a few IT jobs but didnt have any luck because I didnt know linux. I can fix a lot of problem but using the longer method which is outsourcing the coding stuff from websites and forums because I just didnt know it by heart. Watching this video just reminded me of something I knew but just wanted to suppress for whatever self-sabotaging reasons. I am installing updates so linux can run on my windows 10. I am committing to learning this because it will help me customize my software experience in the creative world. a lot of creative apps let you customize the use of there apps with coding. and understanding the basics of linux can help improve my workflow. Thanks again, you just gained yourself another new subscriber. bless up brotha!!!!
My favorite way to learn Linux is to dive straight into the deep end. Wipe your Windows drive and load Linux on your primary machine. It'll be a rough start, but there's no better way to become nice and cozy with the OS if it's your daily driver.
I did this with Linux Mint a few months back, It was a surprisingly easy transition workflow wise, but I still miss Adobe CC and still have Windows in a VM
I did the same actually 2 months ago , bought a M.2 for my main rig and loaded Manjaro on it , so far so good. Same with my laptop Win10 was killing it, threw on Mint. Living the dream
My favorite so far is Ubuntu Budgie. It's got the os support of Ubuntu but with a more desktop focused UI. I've been running it for over a year now. I started with a dual boot but after I realized that I hadn't touched windows in months I deleted the partition.
This video is two years old. But I really enjoyed it. I’m working on a cyber security degree and just picked up a pi 4 yesterday. During my “summer vacation” I’m going to be trying to be more proficient in Linux
A nice little tip. When doing anything that checks for a file / folder, you can press tab to auto complete it for you. Example: say you have a folder called "hello" inside your current working directory and you want to cd into hello. You can type "cd h" and then press tab, it will auto complete into hello! This is extremely time saving and useful if you want to cd into many sub directories / have very long filenames. There's a lot more uses for tab but I'll let you figure those out along the way ;)
I just found your channel, but have fallen in love with Linux recently. I just passed my LPI Linux essentials cert and am prepping to take CompTIA Linux+. You're right, once you get over that hump and just go in, Linux comes super easy! Great video!
I would go for Pop os for a gnome desktop environment and Linux mint for a more windows experience. But when it comes to arch I would go for Manjaro because it has both gnome and xfce/KDE.
@@1pcfred With the exception of some distros where the package maintainers/devs don't do enough testing before release of updated packages and accidentally break systems. I've only ever had this problem with Ubuntu though.
@@NotSoCrazyNinja Mint can be low quality. Then there's distros that roll stuff out before it is ready for prime time. Like Arch. I usually end up running oldstable Debian and it always works. I start out installing the current stable but it always ends up being old then old old stable. Then I usually get a new PC. My last PC was so out of date I had to write shell script wrappers to point to a different clib to run some software. Which did get pretty annoying. But I'm willing to go to some lengths not to upgrade.
Building Retropie gaming machine with raspberry pi really opened up Linux for me. Great video, really got me excited about learning more. As much praise as you heap on Linux in the video, you undersold it a bit by suggesting that it's only a command line. I love the fact that there are so many flavors of Linux. There is something for everyone. Environments that look like Windows, environments that look like Mac, and even environments that are truly unique. Keep up the great content.
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
no, linux operates the system therefore linux is the operating system. and there is at least 2 linux distros that don't contain any gnu software what so ever alpine linux and android. so no linux is not just a component of the gnu system but rather the other way around, gnu is the components and linux is the operating system. the logic behind this makes as much sense as calling a vehicle (the tire brand) / (the vehicle model) because the vehicle couldn't possibly operate without the tires. you don't see people calling their fords , goodyear/ford (something or other)
@@logangraham2956 The kernel of an operating system is a mandatory *component*. But the kernel alone doesn't make for a full operating system. Put any kernel on a PC and see what you can accomplish with it - nothing. You first need a boot loader (like GNU GRUB), then you need other software along the kernel, so the hardware can be useful in any way at all. Just because a number of operating systems don't use the GNU tools, along with the Linux kernel, it doesn't mean that you should use them as an example to talk about the whole family of GNU/Linux operating systems. And that's exactly where it makes sense to say "GNU/Linux" - when referring to the family. Other than that, it's pedantic non-sense. I use Linux Mint, which is just one of the hundreds of operating systems in the GNU/Linux family. I also use Ubuntu and Debian, so there you go - that's the OS. We certainly can't call the Windows sysadmins idiots for not calling their OS "NT" just because that's what "operates the system". No matter how important, the kernel is still a component of the OS. You can't have one without it, but that doesn't make it the OS. And people should just use the OS name given by whoever made the OS, and stop discussing the kitchen sink already.
A good option to learn Linux is Windows' WSL2. I did it on my machine. Connected it with Visual Studio Code and Docker desktop. Did some tutorials and reading what filesystem is. Learn few commands (wget, cron, vim, top, bg/fg, mkdir etc) and wrote few python/docker projects and placed them in filesystem's home dir. I think that good starting point is to set why/what project I want to create in Linux. Example as a starting point: write simple bash scripts that will automate downloading news from the internet so you don't have to browse it yourself (wget + grep commands should do the trick). Key take-away: don't rush yourself, make small steps.
It never scared me because I grew up with DOS. The transition to Linux was easy. Now I host website, email servers, cloud servers, game servers and social media servers myself.
My dad brought home a TRS-80 in the early 80s. My brother and I would take turns reading code (out of magazines) to each other and take turns typing it in. We did some pretty awesome games back then- cutting technology. Love not being afraid of computers.
Been in I.T. for years. My wife got sick, and took three years off to help her recover. Starting over again by crossing LINUX off my bucket list. Love the video.
@@NetworkChuck are you also an evangelist for small energy-efficient Intel-compatible computing form factors? You could make yourself a channel called GoodNUCChuck.
I went to college in the 80's for CompSci. About 1/2 of the classes used variations of Unix so I grew up with it. I adopted Linux when it first came out in the early 90's so the command line in completely natural.
Yeah, the more and more people developing for SOC devices the more we can generate some demand for support of DIY projects. Pi 4 is better in many ways than my pre-2010 desktops, it's nice.
No we didn't. Nobody wants to hexdump your coredump. Stop filing issues on github, nobody wants to hear your unwinding. And keep your stack traces to yourself. Gaawlld. This sarcasm has been brought to you by the number 9,223,372,036,854,775,807. Now overflow your stack and let me ROP your page table and set my shell code executable. No, no, keep looking over there. Nothing to see here. Look, it's a pony! No, wait, that's just an .XAuthority -- but it could have been a pony. Anddddddddd you're hacked.
I grew up with micro computers since the early 80s with BASIC, DOS, machine code and then, Unix, Windows and Linux. I wish this guy was my teacher back when I was I kid even though I am old enough to be his dad, as I think I would have learnt a lot more. Great energy and presentation. Keep it going.
I've always had a strange yearning to learn Linux since I was around 15 I tried Ubuntu but it just wasn't for me , so I stumpled upon Arch Linux and haven't looked back. Dive right in and try an Arch Linux Install it seems daunting at first but I absolutely fell in love with it and I've learned so much about linux from the install alone. I now have an Arch Linux Home Media server, an Arch Linux Terminal/TFTP/DHCP Server to connect to my Cisco devices for Labs, an Arch Linux Daily Driver, Arch Linux Laptop. Ahh It's just amazing what you can do with Linux and pair Linux with studying for my CCNA it's a match made in heaven. I LOVE IT!!!!!
Absolutely interested in linux.. Good for you introducing the young kids to the shell.. talk about head start. Every American should own a raspberry pi.. no management engine or Microsoft telemetry to send your personal details to the NSA and Redmond. Also the pi is possible to run off of a few 18650 batteries, a deep cycle car battery and a modest solar cell with charge controller... basically build a survival library of pdfs off of torrent, cache wikipedia and you have a off grid SHTF offline reference that can be solar powered... indefinitely. At 35 bucks, you have no excuse NOT to have a bunch of those things around the house doing Plex, Pi Hole, UA-cam-dl and teaching your kids how to control servos, read encoders and write code.
@NetworkChuck Man, it is crazy how far you and the channel has come in the last 3 years! I remember watching this video back in 2019 before getting my first Raspberry Pi! I love that you never stopped putting together amazing content so that even if someone, like myself, stopped learning Linux, we have all of these invaluable videos to go back to!
You inspired me to really get serious about tech, specifically IT. Idk what it was man, but I just got to the end of the vid and I was thinking, "I need to do this!!!". Subbed.
That's the first thing that came to my mind. He is a young guy so he has no recollection of MS-DOS. I remember my 1st computer in the late 80's. It was a headstart computer with an amazing two 5.25 floppy drives and nothing but the C:\. I was like, what the hell I am supposed to do with that! 6 months later and the C:\ had my name stuck in between and it was bright red lol. After that, I am not afraid of anything.
"When you look at linux versus something like windows or mac OS, it really is different, because you're on a black screen... nothing gui, nothing to click." KDE, GNOME, XFCE, MATE, Deepin, Cinnamon, etc would like to have a word with you. Also "Netflix is run on linux". No it's not, its run on FreeBSD
Do any of those allow you to remove desktop into a Linux machine? I tried to find something that I could use to remote desktop into a Linux from a Linux and the only solution I found required either somebody to physically log into the remote PC first or to install some odd scripts on that remote machine first. I could not find any Windows RDP equivalent for Linux.
@@addanametocontinue the software that I listed are graphical desktop environments; they fit the same role as launchers on android. However, both RDC and VNC have server and client implementations on Linux. It's also possible to connect to a linux server with SSH, using the command 'ssh -X' and launch applications on the remote server which appear and integrate into your local client. Unless you need the full desktop I feel using ssh is usually the best option.
A true OG had a wintel PC, a Newton, a Power Macintosh and an Indy all on the same desk... all wired to the XL rack two floors down.. A ninja embraces ALL platforms... simultaneously.
You do know that Windows 10 has a linux subsystem now, right? That you can install the subsystem then install Kali or Ubuntu and jump in to the Linux CLI under Windows?
I'm the same. I just play around but I put it on my resume and I got to pick my job, and negotiate a decent salary, AND I DONT EVEN USE LINUX AT MY JOB, but thats what they hired me for.
Loved this video! You have a new subscriber here. I fell in love with computers at 19 years old working as a Pre-Run tester for Acer/AII Technologies. It opened Pandora's Box for me as I had always loved opening things to see what makes them work and usually not knowing how to put them back together lol. Needless to say my Parents weren't too thrilled with me doing that. My previous employer (HR Block) were upgrading their computers and were selling the old ones for $20. "Formatted". Came "cleaned" with MS-DOS 4 or something. The most entertaining thing on it was the gorilla and snake BAS games. A tech buddy of mine started teaching me basic DOS commands. I was hooked and started teaching myself more and more. Got stuck in the Microsoft era and did manage to teach myself HTML, JScript, VBScript.. CSS the works along with PHP. Most of my fun time was spent doing malicious things though that stage passed. I still tinker with Kali , Parrot and Whonix too. Got comfortable with Windows that when I finally needed to say goodbye and upgrade I was poorer than dirt living with a buddy. I decided to try this scary Linux thing because it was free. I never looked back :) I finally decided to go to a trade school for IT diploma .. I graduated and one of the things I heard a lot was "UGHHH.. Linux.. " Go ask Nick (me). lol. My carpool buddy failed her 902 exam due to Linux command line questions. On one of my externships I refurbished an abandoned Dell and installed Ubuntu (my personal fav). I gave it to my Daughter since I started teaching her Linux too. Told her just that. It's a skill you will WOW people with. Great video :) Good luck with the Linux adventure. I need to dust off my web design skills. They have been sitting on the shelf too long and with the introduction of this AJAX stuff I have a lot to catch up on. If only ISP's didn't block port 80 anymore and Free DNS servers weren't so hard to find to park a domain, life would be great. :D
I just started learning Linux. Im absolutely addicted to it. And it's great to know that I'm learning a marketable skill as I'm doing it. Most of the things that interest me and I love learning about, like Firearms, are basically useless career-wise. Definitely subbed!
12:27 I need to interfere here: You have NOT updated any programs. What you have done is updating your sourcelist and checked for available updates. To install updates you need to type in: sudo apt-get upgrade or, if you want to also remove not needed dependencies (for example libraries some programs don't need anymore because of an update): sudo apt-get dist-upgrade So, why is it done like this: Well, transparency mostly: Let's say you have some 200... programs (or in the Linux world packages) installed, you don't know how long it is going to take to update everything. So you can at first check how much needs to be updated and afterwards decide if you want to do it now, or later. Btw, if you want to just do it in one step (if the first command didn't failed): sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade The "&&" means that the command following it is only executed, if the first one succeeded.
For those commenting about using linux for a while already, clearly, this video is not for you. I think the point of this video is to encourage more people to get started with linux, not to extend your pre-existing knowledge of linux. I assume it was done with windows because its what non-linux users have. You can't just tell someone to wipe their drive and install something they don't even know basic commands to. This is like the "risk-free" method of learning linux. Great video, man! I do agree that apt-get should have been explained, and what nano was. 👏👏👏
I stopped watching at about 6 minutes because this video looked more like it was trying to convince people that linux was hard and scary rather than encourage them.
Coming late to this party but….Yes, if you’re an IT professional you need to know Linux. It will separate you from many of your peers. This was true twenty years ago. And strangely remains true today. Linux knowledge is still perceived as an advanced degree and rewarded accordingly.
Man when i first watched this video i was like that guy is a good man With this video you gave confidence to all ppl who watched that video to learn linux May god blesses you and your daughters
@@NetworkChuck Chuck , I am that 🦄 you speak of. I was wondering if you would make a video about "if your already a unicorn but you want to get in the workforce without certs & the way to go about that" ?? Also if you really want to be proficient in BASH , I could point you in the direction of some great literature and video content. What is it that is holding you back, what do you find to be the hardest concept/tool to grasp. If you tell me where you're struggling I can help. I actually seek out UA-cam content creators that neglect their viewers by making a video and ignoring the QUESTIONS. Sometimes I will go through entire comment sections and answer their viewers . Its great practice , reinforces everything I know, and it feels good to help people (newbs) out. Most of the times the Channels owner will thank me, and have questions of his/her own lol. The community can be a little 'RTFM-ish' sometimes, not me , I've got you. I was supposed to get my CCNA this summer , and they dropped the class because there wasn't enough students 😡. So I am doing some InfoSec stuff in the interim , and I have a bunch of free time on my hands now. How can I help ❓
@TheGamer Geek What courses are you looking at ? You'll hear this a lot and its not a necessity but it does help, that is to get your CCNA and then go for your CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) cert. If thats the field of work your looking to get into understanding networking & protocols can only make you more effective as a CEH. Your still in High School ?
the Network Engineer tools I use:
WAN Killer: bit.ly/WANkiller
IP Address Scanner: bit.ly/ipscansw
Network Device Scanner: bit.ly/netdevicescanner
Wifi Heat Map: bit.ly/wifiheatmapsw
Wifi Analyzer: bit.ly/wifianalyzersw
SolarWinds NPM: bit.ly/netperfmonAre you going to learn Linux??
Study with me! Join the Discord server: bit.ly/nc-discord
ALSO -----> Don't forget about the contest in the video!!!!!! Be one of the lucky few (10 winners) UPDATE-----the password is: S1Q4@T3X7XJ*
USERNAME: networkchucksubscriber
PASSWORD: S1Q4@T3X7XJ*
Hey Chuck... great content... connected via SSH but the password gets rejected... checked the spelling 3 times :/
Same. Is it all caps like the picture and is the username correct?
Hello Chuck, cannot login to your machine. Access denied. :(
This is so sad :(
enter the username as it is in this post, not as it appears on the video. Windows is not case sensitive, but Linux is.
In Windows, username = USERNAME
but in Linux, username ≠ USERNAME
Alright, who’s John and why doesn’t he want us to have nice things? Lol
man i really wish my parents got me to learn coding when i was little, seeing you teach your kids is really sweet
Learn to code, have kids, and teach them to code. Chicks dig guys who code and want to have their babies 👍🏻
You have to do it yourself i guess computers IT Etc are fucking nonsence to every parents arround the world. Fight for your dreams
@@hithere4719 LOL
Yeah, I'm totally following Chuck's example.
I'll save my kids from the blue screen.
Man your parents did what they should have, children should spend time making physical health not mental health using computer, thank them dude:)
I'm 50 years old and been building computers since I was 20, I just started to learn Linux plus, I was introduced to it starting with the Pi 3, Now I'm going all in and it's great to be my age and learn something new like this. Keep up the good work friend.
@@LazloNQ maybe you can do that. and what you're looking for might exist already
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@@LazloNQ Or you could just use the man pages and online documentation. There is a reason they exist in the first place. For your info: Window$ is the ugly duckling in computerland all other OS are Unix like. Micro$oft has noticed this problem so the next Window$ will have a Linux kernel. Better not to wait too long with learning Linux.
30 years ago I was already running Unix so Linux is a kind of getting home party for me. The biggest difference for me is the architecture as early Unix computers were all PPC and most of my computers are still PPC but Pi as most single board computers is ARM. In my life I only owned one x86 computer and I hated it with my heart and soul. I am just not a Window$ guy, I guess.
@@LazloNQ "Linux for Dummies" is the book you could start with.
I learned Linux when i was 16, wanna know why?
WINDOWS PRODUCT ACTIVATION
Hahahahaha 😂🤣😂😂
I learned when I was 15, wanna know why?
AUTO UPDATES SUCK XDDD
it also very laggy on my low spec laptop
Explain to me pls, u mean we can activate fake windows OS? N get the updates?
@@brsr82 I think it's a joke. You have to pay for Windows, whilst linux is free
i learned when i was 12, wanna know why?
WINDOWS 10.
Just want to say that you’re one of the best teachers on UA-cam! Thank you for introducing Linux to me!
Learning command line is like learning spells at Hogwarts.
sudo expecto patronum
only run as root when needed!
@Me, a black racist How I envy you
@@mcNakno
I am responding from root.
Anyone can use root as much as they want. Just install VirtualBox and then put a copy of something like PuppyLinux on the virtual machine. If you mung the system, you reboot with:
puppy pfix=ram
and you are back as it was.
If u r using Debian based.
@Me, a black racist you say so? Come back and please report if it works.
Yeah I don't it work
After watching your presentation of Linux I was so impressed I right away ordered a kit online with amazon and built it and had it running in a hour ( 45 minutes to go thru my garage full of old computer stuff..USB keyboard..monitor..mouse..blue tooth speaker)All I can say is WOW!! Its so fast and easy. Never to old to learn a new trade (Carpenter for 45 years). After Subscribing and watching all your posts I'm so excited.. I have 7 grand kids raised 5 I love that you include your kids Keep it up! Can't wait for that bell to ring!
I did the same
Awesome! I've used almost exclusively Linux for years, except for gaming, and the accessibility is waaaaay better than it used to be.
Don't listen to people that say some version is the best way, I've used arch and Ubuntu, currently on Manjaro for desktop use because it's arch with sensible defaults. Use Ubuntu server for a lot of VMs because it's set up that way with a bunch of sensible defaults.
My toilet runs Linux. I programmed it to automatically delete my logs
Wooohaaa
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
Japanese toilets run Linux. Trufax
😂
Lmao
My brother is 8 years older than me and he started studying computer science at university when I was about 10 years old. He taught me Linux, I'm 40 now and am so thankful that I was able to be introduced to it at such a young age. I'm now a senior sysadmin and one of the only guys in my office who knows Linux. We have 50+ Linux servers and I love looking after them. In my home lab I have a Proxmox server with 5-6 Linux VM's and some LCX's, as well as a couple of RPi's kicking around the house. Linux is amazing and has so many uses. Get your head around it if you have the opportunity!
SUDO = Super User Do
Translation: do as admin
It's not specific to super users. The 'substitute user' acronym Wikipedia mentions seems more plausible.
I've gone with "Super User Do Operation." But your version might be way better.
Ive just always it was God mode.. Also knew it was su do
I prefer Shut Up and DO
Similar to UAC in Windows.
I was scared of linux once, but my experience with MSDOS in the '90s helped me a lot
the backslash was f'ing diabolical. LOL
but they are unfamilliar, only the cd command and in DOS it is 'cd..' not 'cd ..' ...
@@JakeSmith-fz9fp I mean the way of thinking without windows 😁
@@ziomanzo also there is GUI
@@JakeSmith-fz9fp why giving such a hard time for this? go delete yourself 😂🤣
*Downloaded Linux
*Downloaded Apache
*Used HTML to create website
Resume: I'm a Linux master
that too when you installed linux on WINDOWS!!
Douglas Ward what do you mean by “computer science” professor/idiots? I could see a student taking a CS class for the first time just learning about this stuff, but other than that I can’t imagine anybody more than a semester deep into the world of CS not knowing how to at the very least set up a coding environment, set up an Apache web server, or know how to navigate a Unix/Linux shell.
@@tman152 -_- Some schools still use XP to teach their classes and call it a CS course.
Me too! ; )
yooo i remember doing that
You do an AMAZING job of breaking down each and every subject so anyone can understand it! That's a true GIFT! Keep up the GREAT WORK that you're doing!!
Anyone else having a mild panic attack just watching his coffee almost spill every time he's holding it?
Michael Myers dude It was killing me and couldn’t take my eyes off the cup
He runs Linux to make it never spill
YES
me bro, seriously... as if it's the end of the world.
For some reason: I think he has enough computers or money not to care. And I'm sure he could build another computer from scratch, while watching TV.
Uh, you should have made this video 25 years ago.
Right said
@steveo314
'Yep, the kernel only came into being in 1991. Though by 1995, it was being spread through computer mags. Exclusively on cds, as the amount of data was already ridiculous for floppies. Of course, like many market dark horses, it was impossible to tell what it would become. Linus would speak jokingly of world domination, and now we're here. Definitely dominating in the server space.
Anybody who works in IT worth their salt would have already started playing with Linux. Being in my early 40s I started back in the 90s. I was installing it on people's computers at the computer store who wanted to play with it.
20 years ago I started messing around with it. Thought the LUGs were great resources. Everything I wanted to do was a pain in the ass and compatibility was rough. It got better over the years. Eventually I came back. Now I gotta say the GUI on Ubuntu and RHEL 8 hasn't really been headache free. Though now I don't really care as I am learning it for mostly things in the CLI.
Lars Larsen here here ! 🧐🇬🇧🤔🤓👍🏻🤝❤️
Damn this man should be in marketing field, in 20 minutes my os become linux... Great content sir
He really pushed me to use Linux as my daily main machine every single day. Only downside: W10 now looks obsolete next to Pop!_Os 20.10 lmao
But linux is free...
@@almog4373 torrents too
@@bugs-bunny-k6g i feel you bro
He is in marketing. He sells products all the time via UA-cam.
Dude, you're a rock star presenter. Thirty years ago I worked at a software company and basically *refused* to learn "command line anything* (we used Unix BSD I think) because"that stuff is outdated, I only need the GUI." It's taken me this long to realize that what you've described as "a tiny bump" is absolutely worth overcoming in order to be able to know the command line in Linux. I'm subscribed, maybe I'll join soon, but your presentation is so exciting without being douchey. Keep going buddy, 🎉 very much appreciated
0:50 .. my anxiety for that coffee to spill is too high..
Glad to see I wasn't the only one hahaha
Phew, me as well.
Same here
haha me as well
Lol same also "Void Linux master race"
Virtual Machines are also very useful when it comes to learning Linux
That they are
If your computer can run it
@@letsgetto1millwithoutvids true
@@letsgetto1millwithoutvids virtually anything can run Linux, and machines that can do vt-d if you want to run virtualisation can be had used *very* cheap.
@@morosis82 when I mean if your computer can run it I don't mean compatibility I mean processing power virtual machines are a stress and if you have a potato pc then you will not be able to
These kids are lucky because they have a super dad
edit: Thanks for 400 likes
@@aether388 there a rumour you can download them using curl? Haven't tried it yet
@@aether388 lol
Absolutely right
By the way your girls are lovely bless you all.
Bruh 300th like$
I am working through the CompTIA Linux+ on ITProTV, and your videos are the only reason I persevere. This course is the hardest thing I've ever tried to learn. Thank you for these videos.
Hard is good. Did you ever complete it?
I was giving up on learning linux and then this man gave me hope
Awesome!! So glad I can help.
Yep, me too, this video gave me huge boost. I ordered a RP4. I found another YT on how to install a bootable USB stick to load Ubuntu. Got the stick waiting for the RP. I plan to install Apache for a web browser. There's a couple applications I want to try like ADS-B and amateur radio APRS. I've done some MS-DOS, a little of Unix so the command line doesn't look scary. I have time to play around with this so once I get more talented with those "mysterious Linux" commands, I can be The Man like those sys ad guys. I already drink coffee so I have that requisite. I still don't understand the penguin mascot.
@@wrightmf you know i was always liking Raspberry Pi OS but the dang thing was just so slow and that's why I wanted to experience Linux on full blown desktop hardware... what can I say now? I wont switch back to windows anymore in a LONG time from now on
@@maxklassen254 OK, I haven't thought of the RP as slow, perhaps that is the tradeoff. However, the cost is low and many useful tutorials such as this video. So once get some usage I will have better skills in identifying a desktop or laptop set that will best meet my needs (or wants).
If your toilet runs Linux,it gives a whole new meaning to a system dump.
get out xD
Robert Blakemore
nailed it!
LOL AYYYY
Hope it doesn't have any type of memory leak...
@@GameplayzOfficial The base does have the Wax Ring of Death LOL
When the prompt comes up "Do you want to continue? [Y/n]", you don't actually need to write "Y" and hit enter. You can just hit enter.
:-)
Haha, yeah, but I just can’t help but do what it asks me :)
you've tripled your productivity Homer
I wish it asked me if I was sure the other day when I accidentally removed my entire directory from cli. Puff. Gone.
Armando Gómez “sudo rm -rf/*” will do even better. Hopefully you are ready to start rebuilding your computer from a bare disk... BTDT.
@@RoxnDox if you shut down asap you can get all your files back with testdisk
Morning from the UK....I started watching your videos a while ago now...(totally love em)...so last week i took the plunge and bought raspberry Pi...just in a short time I'm understanding Vmbox and striving to learn every day....I'm 54 now an loving this new hobby !!!
Thankyou so much for your uploads, I'm slowly working my way through all of the vids you've done. And revisiting them time and time again.
Hope you keep the uploads going...best regards Darren
Windows: you're restricted
Linux: you're Admin
other way around
on linux you start with less permition by default
on windows the user has full permission which makes it vulnerable for viruses
Hah. The other day:
me: - poweroff
Linux: - nope, you're not root
me: - What? dude, just poweroff like a normal computer does
Linux: - nope. You are not privileged enough to shut me down, "dude" :)
me: - ...
@Jean-Paul Teitu II "Easily"
Yeah, compared to Linux, Windows permissions are a convoluted mess.
@Jean-Paul Teitu II I'll admit that when it comes from administration of a system, it's _partly_ personal opinion. In my own experience, I've always found managing permissions on Linux much easier and much less prone to weirdness; the differences in the determination of what files are executable comes to mind.
Don't get me wrong; Windows does have very powerful tools for managing permissions across domains with group policies and the like, I'm talking more about the foundation its built on. The Unix philosophy of keeping things simple just...works. If the only thing someone is comfortable with using is a GUI, then yeah, Windows often wins. (Sysadmins only being comfortable with using a GUI is a whole other problem unto its own that I won't get into here.)
In the specific context of this conversation though, the biggest difference is how Unix systems and their derivatives (typically) handle privilege escalation. UAC is a patch on top of what is a very shaky foundation; Microsoft did it out of desperate necessity. Unix and its derivatives start from the principle of least privilege (a _very_ important security principle in any context, be it computer security, physical security, OPSEC, etc.). It's baked-in, as a sensible default.
If I'm logged-into an administrator account on Linux, _nothing_ that I'm doing actually has admin privileges yet. To the system, I am a regular user. To do anything with escalated privileges my account first needs to be part of the sudo group (a group of users allowed to _temporarily_ do something with root permissions...ish, even this may be restricted in certain contexts). The _vast_ majority of applications can do their tasks perfectly well without any sort of root permissions. Not so on Windows. Because of a wide variety of edge cases, and as I would call it "general weirdness", sometimes applications trying to do something that _wouldn't_ need any sort of root permissions on a Unix-like system require it on Windows. And I don't mean that in a "Windows is more restrictive in a good way" thing; I mean that as "Windows doesn't give this software a good way to operate without these privileges."
That's what I really mean when I say it's a mess. UAC is a patch on something that is fundamentally flawed, and Windows didn't start with the principle of least privilege. Throughout its entire history, this has been a consistent problem when it comes to vulnerability to exploitation. I'm not saying Unix derivatives are immune to privilege escalation exploits, I'm just saying they're less common and that comes-down to fundamental design.
@Jean-Paul Teitu II Windows permissions 😂, come to linux and then see the access control logic and enjoy it's beauty.
You have never answered me in the past, but well... I followed your advice and managed to get Linux+ / LPIC-1 before going for CCNA which I am preparing at the moment. Took me two months with 0 previous experience (Well, almost), bunch of hours a day. Well worth it.
Dude, that's amazing!! You're killing it!!!
NetworkChuck thanks tons ! I have to admit that you really encouraged me when it gets tough due to time pressure.
Ezequiel L. Friscia that’s awesome man and don’t sweat CCNA if you’ve got your Linux Kung Fu down. Learn how to subnet though for realsies.
M R thanks ! I’ll, practicing a bit every day.
You shouldn't mislead people and tell them Linux is all command line. The Linux desktop has so many options. You can run Linux (as I have been for 10 years with Mint) on almost any desktop or laptop. I play games, have graphics programs and even touch the command line from time to time.
I installed Linux on my 9 year old's laptop and he doesn't even know what a command line is.
He is not misleading because linux in it's core is a command line system and in case with mint and ubuntu and every other GUI versions of linux are just a flavor that allows easy interaction with the linux OS.
This is what I think about Linux.
harash bardhan If you think it that way, isn’t windows based as well on a command line system?
@@MRRandom975 Good question, but I am going to question you back before I answer, Tell me how r gonna update your windows using command terminal, in a straight and simple way like we do in linux Sudo apt update??. If you cannot do it without interacting with the GUI, then we must end up this discussion 🙃
harash bardhan www.itechtics.com/run-windows-update-cmd/ here, you can do it in powershell and quite easily in cmd
My name is Charles. I'm a Navy vet who has been suffering with sever PTSD and for the past 2 years I have been in a deep depression. That is until I stumbled up on your channel. I have to say that I had given up all hope about ever being a productive member of society. I have to tell you, you have motivated me with your infectious passion for IT so much so that I have now enrolled in school to pursue a career as an IT professional. And yes I going to start with Linux because what better place to start when it's free. Keep doing what you do because you have certainly inspired me for the better. Best wishes or should I say 0001011001😄😄🤣🤣
Am i the only one thats actually getting worried about the coffe?
definitly not, I just starred at the cup^^
Aye, I too kept a slosh-weary eye on that unstably wielded mug! 😄
😂 no youre not
I bet it’s not the first cup, look at his eyes.
Nope. I was sorried about it too. Was actually curious how many shirts he goes through per video.
Coming from a linux admin that has a beard and loves coffee, you had me at your intro. This just showed up in my recommended, good stuff!
I’m honored you’re here!! I need all the Linux help I can get!
same
So a hipster bugman?
"Do you even use linux? Probably not..." stares at laptop running debian buster and desktop running mint... "perhaps..."
F. Alves :: 😂😂
I like the Mint distro. I used to have it dual booted but switched back to Ubuntu on a VM.
I do still have it on my laptop tho.
I need a development laptop on the go and a Debian distro like Mint is perfect for it.
Your kids are incredibly lucky, and you are a huge value not only to your family, but to millions. Thanks for all your videos. Mostly, I appreciate that you take the time to tell people (or 'us') the 'why' behind your videos.
I'm a Subscriber
Man this was my first insight into Linux. Learned how to download, run, update, use basic commands and even build a website! For free! Bless you Chuck, you open new horizons!
Some people: Silly man, what kind of toilet needs an operating system?
**laughs in Japanese **
Well you see, you'll need to interface for the download.
*rraughing in anime language*
I have never tried one, but everyone says Japanese toilets are AMAZING with variable pressure, temperature, custom seat heating, and drying built in. We're savages in America.
わわわわ
Linux! So now I know why my toilet is so stable. I think it only needs /dev/null though.
I absolutely love this video. You rekindled my fire to keep learning. 46 years young, and trying to change my career.
I am half of your age and was depressed, as I never got any work experience or whatsoever.
Thanks for the comment, I'm not stopping !
Always kewp reaching to be better.
So I suppose 29 ain't too old either to start? Fresh like a noob 😂
Im a Computer science undergraduate since 2001. We didnt learn Linux. But i use it in a computer rental shop.that was way before. I already forgot all what i learn in IT. I m 43 yrs old a factory work want to recall my learning about computers again. Hope to purchase second laptop or desktop. Way back when first job i buy a Pentium 4 second and have 2 mbps internet. Forgot ro learn some I.T. programs ans O.S.
These UA-cam channel now inspire me again ro learn even im older. Like ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Now im feeding my mind about new learning IT about I.T. youtube channels likw yours.
Keep up sharing. Hope when i buy a awcons hans laptop and desktop follow up my learning.
Im using a Samaung A11 smartphone watching I.T. videos.
Hope i would continue it.
Maraming salamat from a guy in phillipines.
I've been in IT almost two decades with the last 4 being in Security. I have grown to realize that it was insanely foolish for me to have waited this long to start learning Linux. Great video.
I feel the same way. Thanks!
@@NetworkChuck I have been teaching Cisco networking for the last 15 years at a secondary college. Also teach linux (CentOS) and my students love the challenge! Keep up the great work!
I feel so dumb because I didn’t even learned computers
Well, I do absolutely agree that learning Linux is pretty damn essential if you're going into almost anything related to computers, I find it hard to believe that just because you can cd around some directories and maybe move some files, that makes you even halfway viable for a position that focuses on using Linux to admin servers.
Arnox Immordium ...
I agree,... having said that, aside from getting certified, how could someone like me get into sysadmin with no prior experience?..
What would be your route and or courses/certs to get.? If you don’t mind sharing of course...
Thanks
Wow, I've been working in IT for more than 20 years. I love your passion for IT it's something you don't see any more like we did in the 90's. it's easy to miss alot of the new ways of doing administration when you are controlled by the company budgets and old school management. This was a fantastic video and has given me the excitement to get started in luinx training..😁
I'm an IT administrator, and I've been fleeing Linux my whole life. Thanks to your video I think the time has arrived for me to jump into it more deeply.
Awesome! I've been studying it since this video and...it really is fun.
Chuck, I just want to say.... as a 28year old musician with a ton of previous job categories under my belt (with none being tech).... you make all of this information so accessible. The sheer amount and volume of work there is to learn, and the different paths we can take to get there can be paralyzing. I am currently studying for my CompTIA A+ and also downloading Linux as I type this. I know I have a long way to go in the security aspect of tech, however, I am determined to get there and your videos calm my anxiety and help me find a pathway. So, thank you so much !
I agree he is amazing!
Watching his kid learning this while shes 8 makes me feel like ive wasted 10 years of my life watching tv nd playing outside😂
Same here bro...and seems like we learn nothing in our whole school and college life
@@LovepreetSingh-fc4ij Koi gal ni.
@Jean-Paul Teitu II i guess ur right. Enjoying life really is great
Amateur! I've wasted 30 years of my life.
@@coltonaallen im going to grow and waste my entire existence, if rebirth exists your statement will be S M O L compared to my lazyness
I think it’s awesome when he involves his kids in his projects. It’s so obvious he’s a proud dad. “My daughter Chloe, who is 8 years old btw..” Lol. I think his kids will be uber set up for success in life. By the time they’re in high school they’ll be qualified to get hired right into IT if they wanted. Also, I love his enthusiasm for things. Just felt like sharing lol
I purchased my raspberry pi yesterday and now im even more excited for it to come, you've certainly inspired me to go learn some linux. Great video, I love how you got your kids involved too.
He makes me feel like a boss just for watching him install Linux. 😂💪This is definitely the kind of energy I need in my life!
What a lovely guy. Beautiful relationship with his daughters too. We need more of this in the world!
I am 35 and been tinkering with computers since '94 at age 9. I have to admit, years ago i tried to dive into Linux and annoyingly scared myself off of it. And for all the time after that I ignored something that I knew. Linux is everywhere. And you are absolutely right. A few years ago I tried getting a few IT jobs but didnt have any luck because I didnt know linux. I can fix a lot of problem but using the longer method which is outsourcing the coding stuff from websites and forums because I just didnt know it by heart.
Watching this video just reminded me of something I knew but just wanted to suppress for whatever self-sabotaging reasons. I am installing updates so linux can run on my windows 10. I am committing to learning this because it will help me customize my software experience in the creative world. a lot of creative apps let you customize the use of there apps with coding. and understanding the basics of linux can help improve my workflow.
Thanks again, you just gained yourself another new subscriber. bless up brotha!!!!
My favorite way to learn Linux is to dive straight into the deep end. Wipe your Windows drive and load Linux on your primary machine. It'll be a rough start, but there's no better way to become nice and cozy with the OS if it's your daily driver.
right I just tried Linux a month ago and like it so far
I did this with Linux Mint a few months back, It was a surprisingly easy transition workflow wise, but I still miss Adobe CC and still have Windows in a VM
I did the same actually 2 months ago , bought a M.2 for my main rig and loaded Manjaro on it , so far so good. Same with my laptop Win10 was killing it, threw on Mint. Living the dream
My favorite so far is Ubuntu Budgie. It's got the os support of Ubuntu but with a more desktop focused UI. I've been running it for over a year now. I started with a dual boot but after I realized that I hadn't touched windows in months I deleted the partition.
Yup, even better is to keep your machine headless and only use a terminal and shell
This video is two years old. But I really enjoyed it. I’m working on a cyber security degree and just picked up a pi 4 yesterday. During my “summer vacation” I’m going to be trying to be more proficient in Linux
I just watched this video. I now put Linux in my resume.
Edit: I'm a janitor.
I'm an IT Director. As a janitor you're above me both on the pay scale and pecking order.
Ceefus Jenkins oof
A nice little tip. When doing anything that checks for a file / folder, you can press tab to auto complete it for you.
Example: say you have a folder called "hello" inside your current working directory and you want to cd into hello. You can type "cd h" and then press tab, it will auto complete into hello!
This is extremely time saving and useful if you want to cd into many sub directories / have very long filenames. There's a lot more uses for tab but I'll let you figure those out along the way ;)
I just found your channel, but have fallen in love with Linux recently. I just passed my LPI Linux essentials cert and am prepping to take CompTIA Linux+. You're right, once you get over that hump and just go in, Linux comes super easy! Great video!
As someone with zero knowledge about command/coding. This video is so tempting. I'm sold.
I'm a Frontend Developer and I love Linux. Pop os and Linux Mint are my go to distros.
I would go for Pop os for a gnome desktop environment and Linux mint for a more windows experience. But when it comes to arch I would go for Manjaro because it has both gnome and xfce/KDE.
Linux has made my life much easier although I'm not a IT guy but I'm an engineer , it's so much easier than windows less problems more productive
If you want stability and usability, Linux is the way to go. Find a stable distro and roll with it.
Simple truth.
The only problems you'll ever have in Linux are the problems that you make for yourself.
@@1pcfred With the exception of some distros where the package maintainers/devs don't do enough testing before release of updated packages and accidentally break systems. I've only ever had this problem with Ubuntu though.
@@NotSoCrazyNinja Mint can be low quality. Then there's distros that roll stuff out before it is ready for prime time. Like Arch. I usually end up running oldstable Debian and it always works. I start out installing the current stable but it always ends up being old then old old stable. Then I usually get a new PC. My last PC was so out of date I had to write shell script wrappers to point to a different clib to run some software. Which did get pretty annoying. But I'm willing to go to some lengths not to upgrade.
Building Retropie gaming machine with raspberry pi really opened up Linux for me.
Great video, really got me excited about learning more.
As much praise as you heap on Linux in the video, you undersold it a bit by suggesting that it's only a command line. I love the fact that there are so many flavors of Linux. There is something for everyone. Environments that look like Windows, environments that look like Mac, and even environments that are truly unique.
Keep up the great content.
He should have explained further as Linux is just the kernel most people use it with a GUI like Gnome
I love your enthusiasm for everything code Chuck, you make learning this so easy, and I'm 53! Thank you so much
Windows?
Oh yeah, that thing I installed on a Virtual Machine on my Debian machine.
it's under the Accesories menu in the XFCE Desktop panel
Gentoo*
FreeBSD*
WINE?
@@johannesjons2141 no.
I'd just like to interject for a moment.
What you're referring to as Linux,
is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux.
Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component
of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell
utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day,
without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU
which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are
not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a
part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system
that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run.
The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself;
it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is
normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system
is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux"
distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
Agreed, and thank you. You see, I could have said all that.....but I would have lost everyone...so I just said "Linux".
Hi stallman
@@NetworkChuck This is actually some sort of meme (and a fact!Weird)
no,
linux operates the system therefore linux is the operating system.
and there is at least 2 linux distros that don't contain any gnu software what so ever
alpine linux and android.
so no linux is not just a component of the gnu system but rather the other way around,
gnu is the components and linux is the operating system.
the logic behind this makes as much sense as calling a vehicle
(the tire brand) / (the vehicle model)
because the vehicle couldn't possibly operate without the tires.
you don't see people calling their fords , goodyear/ford (something or other)
@@logangraham2956 The kernel of an operating system is a mandatory *component*. But the kernel alone doesn't make for a full operating system. Put any kernel on a PC and see what you can accomplish with it - nothing. You first need a boot loader (like GNU GRUB), then you need other software along the kernel, so the hardware can be useful in any way at all.
Just because a number of operating systems don't use the GNU tools, along with the Linux kernel, it doesn't mean that you should use them as an example to talk about the whole family of GNU/Linux operating systems. And that's exactly where it makes sense to say "GNU/Linux" - when referring to the family. Other than that, it's pedantic non-sense. I use Linux Mint, which is just one of the hundreds of operating systems in the GNU/Linux family. I also use Ubuntu and Debian, so there you go - that's the OS.
We certainly can't call the Windows sysadmins idiots for not calling their OS "NT" just because that's what "operates the system". No matter how important, the kernel is still a component of the OS. You can't have one without it, but that doesn't make it the OS. And people should just use the OS name given by whoever made the OS, and stop discussing the kitchen sink already.
“We got a pie, baby!” LOVE IT!
A good option to learn Linux is Windows' WSL2. I did it on my machine. Connected it with Visual Studio Code and Docker desktop. Did some tutorials and reading what filesystem is. Learn few commands (wget, cron, vim, top, bg/fg, mkdir etc) and wrote few python/docker projects and placed them in filesystem's home dir. I think that good starting point is to set why/what project I want to create in Linux. Example as a starting point: write simple bash scripts that will automate downloading news from the internet so you don't have to browse it yourself (wget + grep commands should do the trick). Key take-away: don't rush yourself, make small steps.
The kids trying coffee
😂... priceless reaction!
Teach em young and teach em right
Yep.. when my son is ready for his first computer, it will be a pi
It never scared me because I grew up with DOS. The transition to Linux was easy. Now I host website, email servers, cloud servers, game servers and social media servers myself.
Love how you involve your kids in your passion for Linux, computers and networksecurity. Great job superdad! 👍
Agreed! It's great to see that esp now days
My dad brought home a TRS-80 in the early 80s. My brother and I would take turns reading code (out of magazines) to each other and take turns typing it in. We did some pretty awesome games back then- cutting technology. Love not being afraid of computers.
Been in I.T. for years. My wife got sick, and took three years off to help her recover. Starting over again by crossing LINUX off my bucket list. Love the video.
YT's algorithm brought me here. I like Linux, coffee and am growing a beard, so I had to subscribe immediately.
YES!!!!
@@NetworkChuck are you also an evangelist for small energy-efficient Intel-compatible computing form factors? You could make yourself a channel called GoodNUCChuck.
Same here bro
I went to college in the 80's for CompSci. About 1/2 of the classes used variations of Unix so I grew up with it. I adopted Linux when it first came out in the early 90's so the command line in completely natural.
Just bought a Raspberry Pi 4. I've dabbled in Linux, but now I can dedicate a small PC for it! I'm going for it!
Yeah, the more and more people developing for SOC devices the more we can generate some demand for support of DIY projects. Pi 4 is better in many ways than my pre-2010 desktops, it's nice.
This man must be stopped, he's making us too powerful
let him speak
this man must be stopped the wholeness of this piece is beyond linux
It'll be obsolete soon. It will be replaced by AI programmers.
I thought I was the only one who thought the same lol
This is FOSS ☮️
I had a Linux based toilet, but hackers kept stealing my dumps
Wow.
mkdir you now have the shits.
Check the memory, maybe it's leaking
LMFAO
No we didn't. Nobody wants to hexdump your coredump. Stop filing issues on github, nobody wants to hear your unwinding. And keep your stack traces to yourself. Gaawlld.
This sarcasm has been brought to you by the number 9,223,372,036,854,775,807. Now overflow your stack and let me ROP your page table and set my shell code executable. No, no, keep looking over there. Nothing to see here. Look, it's a pony! No, wait, that's just an .XAuthority -- but it could have been a pony. Anddddddddd you're hacked.
The kids reaction to black coffee: Priceless!
i know this is off topic but that " we got a pie baby" just made my day XD
Best part of this video IMO
I grew up with micro computers since the early 80s with BASIC, DOS, machine code and then, Unix, Windows and Linux. I wish this guy was my teacher back when I was I kid even though I am old enough to be his dad, as I think I would have learnt a lot more. Great energy and presentation. Keep it going.
I've always had a strange yearning to learn Linux since I was around 15 I tried Ubuntu but it just wasn't for me , so I stumpled upon Arch Linux and haven't looked back. Dive right in and try an Arch Linux Install it seems daunting at first but I absolutely fell in love with it and I've learned so much about linux from the install alone. I now have an Arch Linux Home Media server, an Arch Linux Terminal/TFTP/DHCP Server to connect to my Cisco devices for Labs, an Arch Linux Daily Driver, Arch Linux Laptop. Ahh It's just amazing what you can do with Linux and pair Linux with studying for my CCNA it's a match made in heaven. I LOVE IT!!!!!
Nice, I've only played with Arch Linux once. You're making me want to check it out again.
I'm curious why Arch? What do you like about it?
Btw I use arch
Absolutely interested in linux..
Good for you introducing the young kids to the shell.. talk about head start.
Every American should own a raspberry pi.. no management engine or Microsoft telemetry to send your personal details to the NSA and Redmond. Also the pi is possible to run off of a few 18650 batteries, a deep cycle car battery and a modest solar cell with charge controller... basically build a survival library of pdfs off of torrent, cache wikipedia and you have a off grid SHTF offline reference that can be solar powered... indefinitely.
At 35 bucks, you have no excuse NOT to have a bunch of those things around the house doing Plex, Pi Hole, UA-cam-dl and teaching your kids how to control servos, read encoders and write code.
What is UA-cam-dl?
@@ka-md8ue youtube downloader
11:56
in the terminal it literally says "sudo"
english captions: p s e u d o
2:49 "macOS"
subtitles: "Macko west"
stands for "Super User Do" and it is not false, it is very real :-)
sudo allows admin for a particular user account whereas "root" allows admin on a total system
@NetworkChuck Man, it is crazy how far you and the channel has come in the last 3 years! I remember watching this video back in 2019 before getting my first Raspberry Pi! I love that you never stopped putting together amazing content so that even if someone, like myself, stopped learning Linux, we have all of these invaluable videos to go back to!
is it still valuable to learn linux?
Studying for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator right now, sitting for the EX200 at the end of the month
Whoo! Good luck!
Good luck! RHCSA is a great hands-on exam
Honestly I really jumped my Linux knowledge by getting a raspberry pi and coming up with ideas and seeing if I could implement them.
Love your videos! I'm a father of three, so I absolutely love you're teaching your kids! Keep up the great work!
Good luck m8
As a programmeur I use Linux Windows os and MacOS and Linux is most stable and fast!
Love it🥳
You inspired me to really get serious about tech, specifically IT. Idk what it was man, but I just got to the end of the vid and I was thinking, "I need to do this!!!". Subbed.
"Linux is scary. You type on a black screen Command Line"... Those of us old enough to remember MS Dos laugh in your general direction.
Virtual directory in his case
MS dos, i know what age range you are in right now, ooops, you know mine...
That's the first thing that came to my mind. He is a young guy so he has no recollection of MS-DOS. I remember my 1st computer in the late 80's. It was a headstart computer with an amazing two 5.25 floppy drives and nothing but the C:\. I was like, what the hell I am supposed to do with that! 6 months later and the C:\ had my name stuck in between and it was bright red lol. After that, I am not afraid of anything.
IBM PC Jr was my for experience. Stick video games a friend and I created.
Remember? It's still there.
"When you look at linux versus something like windows or mac OS, it really is different, because you're on a black screen... nothing gui, nothing to click."
KDE, GNOME, XFCE, MATE, Deepin, Cinnamon, etc would like to have a word with you.
Also "Netflix is run on linux". No it's not, its run on FreeBSD
I agree
Do any of those allow you to remove desktop into a Linux machine? I tried to find something that I could use to remote desktop into a Linux from a Linux and the only solution I found required either somebody to physically log into the remote PC first or to install some odd scripts on that remote machine first. I could not find any Windows RDP equivalent for Linux.
even gpm
@@addanametocontinue the software that I listed are graphical desktop environments; they fit the same role as launchers on android. However, both RDC and VNC have server and client implementations on Linux. It's also possible to connect to a linux server with SSH, using the command 'ssh -X' and launch applications on the remote server which appear and integrate into your local client. Unless you need the full desktop I feel using ssh is usually the best option.
@@addanametocontinue rdesktop
Dude, you have this unique gift where you can just naturally captivate people into committing to stuff that you encourage them to try doing.
Can't look straight at this dude
You must learn Linux
Windows 10 in the background
He's preaching to the Windows users, so no surprise there. :P But you gotta love the wallpaper.
A true OG had a wintel PC, a Newton, a Power Macintosh and an Indy all on the same desk... all wired to the XL rack two floors down..
A ninja embraces ALL platforms... simultaneously.
Carl Blaskowitz your Kung Fu is strong
He did explain he was only dabbling.
You do know that Windows 10 has a linux subsystem now, right? That you can install the subsystem then install Kali or Ubuntu and jump in to the Linux CLI under Windows?
I only play around with Linux, huh I have a skill I didn't take serious.
I'm the same. I just play around but I put it on my resume and I got to pick my job, and negotiate a decent salary, AND I DONT EVEN USE LINUX AT MY JOB, but thats what they hired me for.
@@projectapexitadvice1333 cool. I know some yes. I made my own server etc.. gonna put it on my resume. Thanx.
Yea I deleted windows because it fucked up my linux. Then I used linux only. Now I'm expert af
Not really sure sudo su is gonna get you a job
Learn linux while I was 9, thanks my Daddy.
Loved this video! You have a new subscriber here.
I fell in love with computers at 19 years old working as a Pre-Run tester for Acer/AII Technologies. It opened Pandora's Box for me as I had always loved opening things to see what makes them work and usually not knowing how to put them back together lol.
Needless to say my Parents weren't too thrilled with me doing that.
My previous employer (HR Block) were upgrading their computers and were selling the old ones for $20. "Formatted". Came "cleaned" with MS-DOS 4 or something. The most entertaining thing on it was the gorilla and snake BAS games. A tech buddy of mine started teaching me basic DOS commands. I was hooked and started teaching myself more and more. Got stuck in the Microsoft era and did manage to teach myself HTML, JScript, VBScript.. CSS the works along with PHP. Most of my fun time was spent doing malicious things though that stage passed. I still tinker with Kali , Parrot and Whonix too.
Got comfortable with Windows that when I finally needed to say goodbye and upgrade I was poorer than dirt living with a buddy. I decided to try this scary Linux thing because it was free. I never looked back :)
I finally decided to go to a trade school for IT diploma .. I graduated and one of the things I heard a lot was "UGHHH.. Linux.. " Go ask Nick (me). lol. My carpool buddy failed her 902 exam due to Linux command line questions.
On one of my externships I refurbished an abandoned Dell and installed Ubuntu (my personal fav). I gave it to my Daughter since I started teaching her Linux too. Told her just that. It's a skill you will WOW people with.
Great video :) Good luck with the Linux adventure. I need to dust off my web design skills. They have been sitting on the shelf too long and with the introduction of this AJAX stuff I have a lot to catch up on. If only ISP's didn't block port 80 anymore and Free DNS servers weren't so hard to find to park a domain, life would be great. :D
Those kids got a great teacher their going to be masters in writing code learning so young on linux
I just started learning Linux. Im absolutely addicted to it. And it's great to know that I'm learning a marketable skill as I'm doing it. Most of the things that interest me and I love learning about, like Firearms, are basically useless career-wise. Definitely subbed!
I have the same issue. I just happen to be interested in things that don't really land you a job.
Lol you think Firearms are useless careerwise
Most important thing in this video: You are a nice father!
Thank you. That’s the REALLY important stuff.
12:27 I need to interfere here:
You have NOT updated any programs. What you have done is updating your sourcelist and checked for available updates. To install updates you need to type in:
sudo apt-get upgrade
or, if you want to also remove not needed dependencies (for example libraries some programs don't need anymore because of an update):
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
So, why is it done like this:
Well, transparency mostly: Let's say you have some 200... programs (or in the Linux world packages) installed, you don't know how long it is going to take to update everything. So you can at first check how much needs to be updated and afterwards decide if you want to do it now, or later.
Btw, if you want to just do it in one step (if the first command didn't failed):
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
The "&&" means that the command following it is only executed, if the first one succeeded.
I feel inspired to hop on the Linux wave... after I finish my A+ of course
0:50 Man calm down.... Your coffee is going to spill :D
This is making me uncomfortable
I just got my raspberry pi4 and I am setting it up this week and I can’t wait to start using Linux for the first time
How did it work out?
For those commenting about using linux for a while already, clearly, this video is not for you. I think the point of this video is to encourage more people to get started with linux, not to extend your pre-existing knowledge of linux. I assume it was done with windows because its what non-linux users have. You can't just tell someone to wipe their drive and install something they don't even know basic commands to. This is like the "risk-free" method of learning linux.
Great video, man! I do agree that apt-get should have been explained, and what nano was.
👏👏👏
I stopped watching at about 6 minutes because this video looked more like it was trying to convince people that linux was hard and scary rather than encourage them.
Coming late to this party but….Yes, if you’re an IT professional you need to know Linux. It will separate you from many of your peers. This was true twenty years ago. And strangely remains true today. Linux knowledge is still perceived as an advanced degree and rewarded accordingly.
Man when i first watched this video i was like that guy is a good man With this video you gave confidence to all ppl who watched that video to learn linux May god blesses you and your daughters
I’m 16 and I can already move around the Linux command line easily.
And if I ever get stuck, google is nice.
Do you want to hear some words of our great lord and savior Google
@@MrGincone stfu
The OS at the start of the video is Windows 10 😂
:)
Hey, I’m not there yet!
Microsoft has sponsored... :)))))
You stole my joke 😁
@@NetworkChuck Chuck , I am that 🦄 you speak of. I was wondering if you would make a video about "if your already a unicorn but you want to get in the workforce without certs & the way to go about that" ?? Also if you really want to be proficient in BASH , I could point you in the direction of some great literature and video content. What is it that is holding you back, what do you find to be the hardest concept/tool to grasp. If you tell me where you're struggling I can help. I actually seek out UA-cam content creators that neglect their viewers by making a video and ignoring the QUESTIONS. Sometimes I will go through entire comment sections and answer their viewers . Its great practice , reinforces everything I know, and it feels good to help people (newbs) out. Most of the times the Channels owner will thank me, and have questions of his/her own lol. The community can be a little 'RTFM-ish' sometimes, not me , I've got you. I was supposed to get my CCNA this summer , and they dropped the class because there wasn't enough students 😡. So I am doing some InfoSec stuff in the interim , and I have a bunch of free time on my hands now. How can I help ❓
@TheGamer Geek What courses are you looking at ? You'll hear this a lot and its not a necessity but it does help, that is to get your CCNA and then go for your CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) cert. If thats the field of work your looking to get into understanding networking & protocols can only make you more effective as a CEH. Your still in High School ?