Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@YumbaOriental says : The problem with Linux is that, outside of enthusiasts and people who are into computers for their own sake, an operating system is supposed to work for you — not make you feel like you’re working for it. On top of that, Microsoft Office and Adobe are still the de facto standards for productivity and creative work. Until Linux has those apps, it’s always going to stay a niche OS.>> <<@davidrojas5319 says : Why do you ask WHY someone would or should switch to Linux. Have you ever considered that we have our reasons and that is why we are here. It's hard as hell to get started and I thought you would help with that. Seems like your just trying to tell us ABOUT linux. Why don't you say that in your title so I would not have bothered watching this video.>> <<@The_man_behind_The_slaughter.. says : If I have an ethernet cabble then wi-fi should 100% work right?>> <<@cooldog60 says : I can't get rufus to work. It does nothing and will not let me input anything. When I installed rufus it shows e drive . I don't have an e drive just usb d drive.>> <<@petetaylor9758 says : Just for interest, should you activate the Linux firewall, and/or install antivirus? I know Linux is deemed to be safer than Windows, but I'd guess nothing is perfect.>> <<@ninakim7282 says : Great computer skills in making this video.>> <<@teszYou says : There is no any reason to swith to Linux ever. Unless Linux is specifically needed for some specific tasks wher it shines. There is no worse idea than trying to replace Windows in case of average users. I say this after using both systems for around 30 years.>> <<@ArtClubSuperstar says : I switched from Windows to Bazzite a couple of months ago. Most of the time, I cannot tell the difference. However, I've still not set up my wireless printers or my scanner because my unfamiliarity with Linux presents itself as quite the hurdle at this early stage. I would not know quite what to do with a fancy RGB keyboard or mouse; it's not as though I can just download drivers and install them. Most people who explain this sort of thing have forgotten what it is like when this is all new, leaving the rest of us with more questions than answers.>> <<@andyfarman7525 says : Not a 'how to' just a very long hype>> <<@quantumtheo says : Planning my switch now, my ventoy drive has 8 or so distros on it to try out.>> <<@ChristopherNutt says : Someone needs to show this to LTT!>> <<@speedgriffon2504 says : I appreciate the video, but it's likely too advanced for true "beginners" who've used Windows computers all their lives and don't know all the terminology and abbreviations the host is using.>> <<@Muffins91930 says : 6:49 thanks for the tip. was going to get a fresh usb anyways for this but that is still useful information to know>> <<@johnbehan1526 says : 14:50 ah yes; the three genders.>> <<@TangerineDream-Senior says : Why doesn't anyone ever mention the Opera browser. It runs great on Linux and II use it to watch moves due to the included Lucid sharpening feature/mode which is fantastic. Makes most older movies look like high definition versions!>> <<@benve2015 says : The "Lighter_Metal" folder at 14:50 got me cracking>> <<@sarapotter7452 says : 😆 "Yoda would not be happy.">> <<@Lillian_74 says : here in 2026! finally made the switch>> <<@ytugtbk says : Yet another well-organized, thoroughly explained, relevant-for-the-times, computer topic. As a long-time Windows user happily running Windows 7 on an aging 16-year old Dell desktop, but whose browser choices are dwindling as bank companies require the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, or Firefox for access, am looking for alternatives. Based on my motherboard specs, now it's either Windows 10 or Linux. This video will help me in my decision-making process.>> <<@kakkadasekazvam3968 says : 10:40 that's lovely Firefox 🔥🔥; I really don't care 🗣️🗣️>> <<@LuteFrontier says : Godfather Linux Mint>> <<@maxibennymicas says : Excellent video for Linux beginners like me. Thanks!>> <<@jakobw135 says : Which hardware components work best with Linux - or alternatively, which ones do not?>> <<@Randy-m7h8s says : Last week I installed Linux Mint Cinnamon over Windows 11. To my surprise everything went smoothly. Linus installed all of my drivers, found all of my monitors and everything worked just fine. My initial concern was smooth access to my brokerage and credit union accounts. They were immediately recognized and I could transfer money between the accounts normally. At that point I relaxed. I have three monitors and it only to a few minutes to configure them the same as they were under Windows 11. Linux Mint makes it much easier to move the cursor from screen to screen. I am really impressed with my easy move to Linux. If I wasn't almost 80 old, I'd jump up and down with excitement.>> <<@jimsacra346 says : An additional advantage of using Linux, that of leaving Microsoft dominance should be noted!>> <<@peter01788 says : "Click on - Yoda would not be happy.." 😂👍>> <<@RickOShay says : Until Linux addresses its main shortcomings the os will remain impractical for the vast majority of Apple and Windows users. Reliable drivers for every device that Windows and Apple users take for granted. Not being able to use numerous hardware peripherals, software incompatibilities, and the lack of industry-standard software availability for Linux are deal breakers. Over and above those essential features is a consistent UI experience. Multiple OS variants massively complicate matters. In the real world big business relies on hardware and software standards coupled to tried and tested enterprise solutions. This largely removes personal choice.>> <<@jamesmassey3022 says : There are 7,492,518 videos on switching from Windows to Linux, but precious little on switching from macOS to Linux. I always knew I was really different! I think I'll take the advice of @4Darius and "... buy a cheap laptop and just try to use Linux in parallel." I started in computing punching 80-column cards with assembly language, so everything is fun to play with.>> <<@SherryBeicker-Gallegos says : Having trouble with Etcher corrupting my usb drive.. it has corrupted two of them- one was brand new. Any idea why? Should I try Rufus?>> <<@dujezkimi9070 says : I was using Lotus before MS made it to Excel. Now I have changed to MX-Linux and no way going back.>> <<@mrcristoito says : What if my laptop has 2 Disk, SSD and HDD?? Do i have to choose erase disk too?>> <<@rev.b.ryngksai says : I have just shifted to Ubuntu, I can't get my HP 108a printer to print. Is there a video guide or something that will help me out?>> <<@simonpr63 says : Thanks, I''' tried first on Virtual environments. Thanks for your precise feedback.!>> <<@BoganGenius says : DO NOT USE CHROME!!!!! Might as well stick with windows>> <<@kafka8886 says : Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. I primarily want to move to Linux on my desktop Win 10 PC because I'm not going to throw £2500 of gaming computer away and buy another one just because Micro$haft says so to run their new OS. If I can run my X-Plane 12 flight simulator and all the add-ons in Linux I will be a Happy Bunny. But first I will try if on an old laptop that persistently fails to boot to Windows, using the USB method. I liked your presentation and delivery, so I liked and subscribed.>> <<@earthlingx5267 says : if i install Linux to completely replace Windows, will it automatically change the file system to ext4? My laptop only has 1 drive and i don't wanna do dual boot stuff>> <<@averywilliams4802 says : If youre concerned about MS office suite running linux, just sign up for MS office 365. Its all there.>> <<@leachm99 says : So i need a widows machine to install balena etcher to then copy the install into an installable format? Seriously? I dont have a windows machine. Cant i just get linux installled on a new machine from a downloaded install file without having windows?>> <<@richierich8555 says : In a year, when my desktop with hard drive on windows 10 no longer gets updates, I will definitely try Mint.>> <<@andreios6622 says : I'm here because it switched to windows 11 without asking>> <<@bap3227 says : THANK YOU!,! ! !! ive been wanting to switch to linux for like 6 months now but always thought id be bricking my laptop cuz im not a computer expert, but i just installed kde neon and it works!!! and my laptop is not dead!!!!!!>> <<@duckman12569 says : #DuckMicrosoft>> <<@billymcnomates7764 says : After WIN10's EOL the other week I have installed Zorin OS onto 3 laptops but dual boot as you explained in another youtube, onto seperate HD's. My biggest problem seems to be seeing the NAS on my home network, still not happy with it and can not find out why so far. I can see the routers fine. I chose Zorin OS 18 after watching your recent videos. Anyway thankyou Chris for all your excellent informative youtubes.>> <<@aus741LX says : Soon my laptop will be switch from Windows 11 to Mint. Fresh, crisp, refreshing & free of spyware & bloat.>> <<@gardeningwithsoule says : My big issue is all the black screens. I can't read black screens. Can't find out if Linux will let me have a white screen. BTW - according to their site my favorite video editor OpenShot - video editor works in Linux.>> <<@jerseyshore7438 says : Will this work on a Dell optiplex win10 pro 9020 model DDR3 SD RAM 512 GB SSD. Windows 11 is horrible like the rest of them>> <<@CHICOSHAY says : Correct you are. Yoda happy, not.>> <<@faressayegh230 says : I have just done the switch on and old system that "no longer supports win 11" your video was very helpful, and I chose to go with zorin os for this first try. Thanks!>> <<@AC-st2xe says : chromebook to linux?>> <<@frankpulmanns6685 says : "I'll click on try. Yodah would not be happy." 🤣🤣🤣🤣>>