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Experimenting with Linux

Experimenting with Linux

Over the years, I’ve switched operating systems many times; the big one being from Windows to macOS, but there have been many periods of time when I’ve chosen Linux as my OS of choice. However, the term Linux can get somewhat confusing, does it refer to the underlying kernel or a specific distribution and its desktop experience? It doesn’t help that some Linux fans can become very passionate when talking about their favourite distribution and why it’s the only one you should even remotely consider. To try and untangle this mess, I’m joined by Nick from The Linux Experiment to clarify exactly what the different parts of a Linux-based operating system are, why some people may be scared to give it a try, as well as looking at the hardware requirements, software availability, as well as taking a look at the future of Linux on ARM, and what Valve’s Steam Deck has done for gaming on Linux in general. What’s been your experience with Linux? Do you daily drive a particular distribution that you love, or does the thought of moving away from Windows or macOS send shivers down your spine? We’d love to hear from you, so please send a note over to [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or join the discussion over on our Discord server If you liked this episode or any of our content, we’d greatly appreciate any little bit of support you can throw our way over at our Ko-Fi page. Promotion Since we’re talking about Linux, and as we mentioned in the episode our website is running on a Ubuntu server which we’re in the process of moving to our new partner, Linode – now part of Akamai. If you want great pricing with fantastic customer support for all your Linux-based cloud computing needs, you can get $100 of free credit when you sign up here. Episode Links The Linux Experiment – YouTube / PeerTube / Website Nick on Mastodon The Linux Foundation Distributions Fedora Ubuntu Linux Mint Pop!_os Tiny Core Linux Puppy Linux Asahi LInux Desktop Environments GNOME KDE Cinnamon Software GIMP Audacity KDEN Live LIbreOffice 1Password for LInux BitWarden Unofficial OneDrive Client for Linux Videos FRANCE BANS MS Office 365, Google Docs in schools: Linux & Open Source newsv – The LInux Experiment (YouTube) How to use APPLE and iCloud Apps and Services on LINUX – The Linu...

Crossed Wires · James Bilsbrough & Jae Bloom

February 20, 20231h 12m

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Show Notes

Over the years, I’ve switched operating systems many times; the big one being from Windows to macOS, but there have been many periods of time when I’ve chosen Linux as my OS of choice.

However, the term Linux can get somewhat confusing, does it refer to the underlying kernel or a specific distribution and its desktop experience? It doesn’t help that some Linux fans can become very passionate when talking about their favourite distribution and why it’s the only one you should even remotely consider.

To try and untangle this mess, I’m joined by Nick from The Linux Experiment to clarify exactly what the different parts of a Linux-based operating system are, why some people may be scared to give it a try, as well as looking at the hardware requirements, software availability, as well as taking a look at the future of Linux on ARM, and what Valve’s Steam Deck has done for gaming on Linux in general.

What’s been your experience with Linux? Do you daily drive a particular distribution that you love, or does the thought of moving away from Windows or macOS send shivers down your spine? We’d love to hear from you, so please send a note over to [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or join the discussion over on our Discord server

If you liked this episode or any of our content, we’d greatly appreciate any little bit of support you can throw our way over at our Ko-Fi page.

Promotion

Since we’re talking about Linux, and as we mentioned in the episode our website is running on a Ubuntu server which we’re in the process of moving to our new partner, Linode – now part of Akamai.

If you want great pricing with fantastic customer support for all your Linux-based cloud computing needs, you can get $100 of free credit when you sign up here.

Episode Links

Chapter Times

  1. 00:00:04: Introductions
  2. 00:06:56: What is Linux?
  3. 00:11:36: Desktop Environments
  4. 00:15:31: Why Switch from Windows or macOS?
  5. 00:21:21: But will it run….
  6. 00:26:47: Hardware Requirements & Non Supported OSes
  7. 00:30:23: What Scares People About Linux?
  8. 00:43:17: Software Options
  9. 00:50:14: Linux on ARM
  10. 00:56:25: Gaming on Linux
  11. 01:04:58: Desert Island Distro
  12. 01:10:13: Wrapping Up

Credits

Intro and outro theme: Ace of Clubs by RoccoW

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