I've done it all, from MSDOS 2.7, Apple, and distro hopping many Linux systems. When Microsoft decided they own my computer and insisted I need a to buy a new one to have AI and Copilot + PC. I had enough. Now running Linux Mint 22.1 w/XFCE and happy as a lark. BTW, I'm 80 years old and have owned many computers, repaired them, upgraded them and done more than my share running a grade school computer lab with 32 Apple IIe computers set up with a Macintosh server on a daisy chain and printers as a full time volunteer for ten school years. Do what you want, but do it because you love it.
I used Windows from 95 to 10 then gave up on it for good. I started with Linux about 2002 and dual booted for years before going totally Linux only. I have also used Mac and even my old MacBook ended up with Linux on it. I use many Linux versions on my PC and laptops and don't need either Windows or Mac to do what I do at my age which is 70.Good video and very pertinent.
I agree with your comments. First thing I noticed when I installed Linux was how little maintenance you have to do compared to windows. No anti virus, anti maleware or registry cleanups to worry about. Not so much a thing now but windows defrags on mechanical hard drives also slowed things down. I find it ironic that windows users complain about having to use a terminal to use Linux. I installed Linux Mint on my PC 2 years ago and I haven't used the terminal for anything. All the programs I need were in the software store. To install windows now and avoid having an account the first thing you have to do is use the terminal so you can use the terminal more in Windows than Linux :) Also share your concerns about to many windows users switching to Linux and making it more a target for viruses and maleware. It could also become more commercialised and a target for advertisers. There are enough Linux users now to make it a viable proposition. No one benefits financially by increasing number of users as it is free so my message to windows users is it is awful, you don't want to use it. Stay with windows :) The PC I am typing this on doesn't have a TPM chip as required by windows 11, do I care? nope, the CPU is not supported , do I care? nope and no work around required to install the OS of my choice. No telemetry to spend time deleting or worrying about it being reinstalled at next update . I too love me Linux :)
I've been using Linux Mint for three years now. But on my new Laptop I installed Kubuntu 24.10 because Mint doesn't support HDR well. First I tried Fedora KDE, but it repeatedly threw up errors and aborted the installation.
It just boils down to “use what works for you”; I use Linux mostly, but have Windows dual-booted. I prefer a Unix-like operating system because they're more nimble, efficient and less fuss. There are people in the Linux community who like to become “OS engineers” because they love to tinker, if you're not that kind of person then just use Windows and go on your merry way !
Hi Slim, I'm a regular Linux user but haven't used Linux Mint in a while. I have been using MX Linux for quite a while and like it. I do have to ask though which Mint you're using here. I love that desktop and the floating app dock you have .
Hi OSuseryoutube, I'm using Linux Mint 22.1 Xfce Edition. This is the Beta of first point release of Ubuntu 24.04. xfce4-docklike-taskbar-plugin is what I'm using, as a floating panel. Though the plugin name has been shortened to xfce4-docklike-plugin. All it is, is a plugin that resides on the panel, allowing you to pin apps onto. I love transparent panels, so it makes it look different to anything else. I have all my Xfce desktops setup the same way. MX Linux introduced me to the docklike plugin, in their Xfce environment.
@@slim_2280 MX Linux does do a lot stuff well. I'll be 60 this year and am learning Tex/LaTeX/Tex Studio presently, on MX Linux, and after that I think I'll dig into the Linux command line and Bash. If I can get more comfortable there I might try Tmux and maybe dig into a programming language like Zig, Rust, or Go. Many years ago I studied C and enjoyed it but never worked in programming. hahaha, but one thing at a time. :)
Why is this geezer shouting? I agree with you Slim. Windows is and always will be shite. And especially now with all the telemetry and recall crap. Happy new year. MX Linux Xfce as daily driver.
I've done it all, from MSDOS 2.7, Apple, and distro hopping many Linux systems. When Microsoft decided they own my computer and insisted I need a to buy a new one to have AI and Copilot + PC. I had enough. Now running Linux Mint 22.1 w/XFCE and happy as a lark. BTW, I'm 80 years old and have owned many computers, repaired them, upgraded them and done more than my share running a grade school computer lab with 32 Apple IIe computers set up with a Macintosh server on a daisy chain and printers as a full time volunteer for ten school years. Do what you want, but do it because you love it.
I used Windows from 95 to 10 then gave up on it for good. I started with Linux about 2002 and dual booted for years before going totally Linux only. I have also used Mac and even my old MacBook ended up with Linux on it. I use many Linux versions on my PC and laptops and don't need either Windows or Mac to do what I do at my age which is 70.Good video and very pertinent.
I agree with your comments. First thing I noticed when I installed Linux was how little maintenance you have to do compared to windows. No anti virus, anti maleware or registry cleanups to worry about. Not so much a thing now but windows defrags on mechanical hard drives also slowed things down. I find it ironic that windows users complain about having to use a terminal to use Linux. I installed Linux Mint on my PC 2 years ago and I haven't used the terminal for anything. All the programs I need were in the software store. To install windows now and avoid having an account the first thing you have to do is use the terminal so you can use the terminal more in Windows than Linux :)
Also share your concerns about to many windows users switching to Linux and making it more a target for viruses and maleware. It could also become more commercialised and a target for advertisers. There are enough Linux users now to make it a viable proposition. No one benefits financially by increasing number of users as it is free so my message to windows users is it is awful, you don't want to use it. Stay with windows :) The PC I am typing this on doesn't have a TPM chip as required by windows 11, do I care? nope, the CPU is not supported , do I care? nope and no work around required to install the OS of my choice. No telemetry to spend time deleting or worrying about it being reinstalled at next update . I too love me Linux :)
I've been using Linux Mint for three years now. But on my new Laptop I installed Kubuntu 24.10 because Mint doesn't support HDR well. First I tried Fedora KDE, but it repeatedly threw up errors and aborted the installation.
It just boils down to “use what works for you”; I use Linux mostly, but have Windows dual-booted. I prefer a Unix-like operating system because they're more nimble, efficient and less fuss. There are people in the Linux community who like to become “OS engineers” because they love to tinker, if you're not that kind of person then just use Windows and go on your merry way !
I'm watching this video on Linux Mini 22 five computers in our house and they all running Linux mint 22 will not have wind blows in the house.
Hi Slim, I'm a regular Linux user but haven't used Linux Mint in a while. I have been using MX Linux for quite a while and like it. I do have to ask though which Mint you're using here. I love that desktop and the floating app dock you have .
Hi OSuseryoutube,
I'm using Linux Mint 22.1 Xfce Edition. This is the Beta of first point release of Ubuntu 24.04. xfce4-docklike-taskbar-plugin is what I'm using, as a floating panel. Though the plugin name has been shortened to xfce4-docklike-plugin. All it is, is a plugin that resides on the panel, allowing you to pin apps onto. I love transparent panels, so it makes it look different to anything else. I have all my Xfce desktops setup the same way. MX Linux introduced me to the docklike plugin, in their Xfce environment.
@@slim_2280 MX Linux does do a lot stuff well. I'll be 60 this year and am learning Tex/LaTeX/Tex Studio presently, on MX Linux, and after that I think I'll dig into the Linux command line and Bash. If I can get more comfortable there I might try Tmux and maybe dig into a programming language like Zig, Rust, or Go. Many years ago I studied C and enjoyed it but never worked in programming. hahaha, but one thing at a time. :)
Why is this geezer shouting? I agree with you Slim. Windows is and always will be shite. And especially now with all the telemetry and recall crap. Happy new year. MX Linux Xfce as daily driver.
Hi Johan,
Exactly what I was thinking, why is he shouting? Happy New Year to you too mate. MX Linux Xfce is number 2 of my top Linux Distros to use.