For current Linux Mint users, instructions for how to upgrade were released a few hours ago (so sadly could not be included in this video). They are here: https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4732 Linux Mint 22 does now seem very stable. But waiting a little to upgrade remains wise . . . :)
@JohnGlen502 Says:
Super helpful I come back time and again each time I load Linux. You will help keep laptops out of the landfill.
@tomlafleur1748 Says:
Can Linux Mint wireless cast to a smart TV?
@tommymorrison6478 Says:
Nope. Gave it a try and had problems - with hardware and with backups. No doubt Linux is fine for young geeks but not for 71-year olds like me. We just want stuff to work.
@mullergyula4174 Says:
Linux Mint 22: Excellent Distro.
I've been a Unix and Linux user and admin for decades, still I am perfectly happy with Mint for the last 6-7 years.
Ubuntu has the most support in many areas and Mint has a UI that I find the simplest.
@eugene.ruthven Says:
how about setting up (L)AMP?
@eugene.ruthven Says:
how about adding an external monitor to a laptop running this version of mint? i have a HP 24" 1920x1200 connected via vga - laptop only has VGA, 4gb RAM - when i connect the monitor mint sees it but messed up the hp screen - i shut down the laptop, connected the monitor - turned it on - turned on the laptop and login - do you have a video for connecting an external monitor?
@sreenivas1512 Says:
Excellent video. Thank you Sir 😊
@richardklegin-b1j Says:
just dont delete the french lanuage packages . lol
@richardklegin-b1j Says:
you can just download one iso file and install it and i think you can change the desktop at logg in
@davidjackson2115 Says:
I was hoping you would touch on checking the iso integrity as I find it a gobbly gook pain and dont bother. Apparently there are malicious mirrors or can be with false updates according to a post on archlinux site. But mint is a good system. disks is handy for setting up iso on usb.
@davidjackson2115 Says:
I didnt like 22 so much. found the update mangaer more like a popup virus. But found you have to turn off things within manager - when normally I would just uninstall it but 22 prevents it. But mint is my go to system and dont bother with windows.
@CHUKDEPHATTE Says:
going to upgrade an old laptop from 2013 where windows no longer works smoothly. this was an excellent informative video, answered everything i thought of. thank you.
@EnmandsBand1 Says:
thank you, I think Linux will get a flood of new users when Windows 10 reached end of life next year. There are so many Windows machines out there not able to upgrade to Windows 11 and people are getting pretty p*ssed at Microsoft and will be looking for new options.
I'm already using Firefox and Thunderbird mail and I just learned that you can get the brilliant Xara Xtreme vector graphics program for Linux as well
@randysfax Says:
I am having trouble running the install file on the desktop......
@ArchLars Says:
I started with Linux Mint, I am now on Arch Linux. 😄
@cybersleuth6060 Says:
Let me ask this, why every person makes videos on installing *nix?
What are the major pain areas for users? Drivers, additional harware not working, printer installation etc
And yet no imbecile has done that.
@imagine1121 Says:
i didnt understand about downloading Etcher , it will e downloading to my windows 10 downloads folder at the select download am i selecting for windows or selecting the download for Etcher for Lynux ?, silly question i guess just a little confused on that as it will go to my windows download folder, but its to install Lynux? appreciate any help advice
@brianmunce5817 Says:
Linux loses all my settings when I reboot, is there somwhere I can save them before closing?
@martindalby Says:
Thank you for clarifying the win10 One year to go options. I now have a flawless dual boot win11 / Mint trail installation running on my primary laptop. My win10 non upgradeable machines will go to Linux Mint rather than the scrapheap.
@WalterPetrovic Says:
Question. Are there any high-end machines where no Linux distro will install? What would your dream laptop be for running Linux Mint? Thanks, in advance.
@SoldadoCatolico Says:
Good but can I install my pirate copy of clip studio, Sony Vegas, and Photoshop in it?
@lowcommissionratesoshawa Says:
Whats better ubuntu or this? Sorry im new. Tired of windows and all their nonsense.
Can we load printer driver on it?
@davidsimpson4000 Says:
Have you done a video on time shsre?
@bertvantol9669 Says:
Great View of Linux Mint !!
But I have one more dream ....
A transparent Top Bar with Time and Calendar in the middle and a dock like MacOS Leopard
@richardpalmanteer9798 Says:
Another great video, Chris. I'm using Ventoy and checking Ubuntu and other Linux distros just to see how they are. Have a good one. Had to come back for a refresher course on Linux Mint 22.
@WalterPetrovic Says:
I have been trying out Linux for just over a year and of all the distros, Mint is my favorite, with Zorin a close second. I do, however, feel that Mint is packed with more features and is my go-to daily driver. If Zorin had a cinnamon desktop, then I would be in a quandary as to which I would prefer. Truth be told, your videos have been my go-to for learning Linux, and especially mint.
@oicirbaFabricio Says:
Does not support HDR gaming. So look for something else.
@Steven-n7x6x Says:
Hero. Computer been a doorstop for 2 years. Will spread the word about Linux. Subscribed. First time ever, cheers from wigan
@bluemaxcnc4749 Says:
Use Linux Mint 21, love it. But Daily driver is Zorin both are very stable and outstanding. Used Zorin for 10 years not problems.
@ssrb0101 Says:
instead of balena etcher, I think ventoy is better because you can store multiple iso on one usb drive. The only thing I'm not sure is compatibility
@nawazwaseem2219 Says:
I tried to make a boot able USB with Mint on it. I spent an hour and still no luck. Usually when I install Windows or Chrome os it installs instantly. Linux sucks ass big time.
@ランダムロボット Says:
Mint 22 is awful. Applications you could install in five minutes on previous versions now take three days of research to install. Do they WANT people to go back to Windows? Because that is how you get people to go back to Windows.
@J_B-mo4oo Says:
I must have done something wrong , my 128 Gb drive when done with the echer thing now the drive says only 4 Mb , I reformat it but it stays at 4 Mb.
@bigjoeangel Says:
My Dad will be using this from October 2025, because I've just bought a so-called Windows 11 refurbished Dell office PC from Ebay and although it has Win 11 installed and it has TPM 2.0, the i3 7100 CPU is not compatible with updates beyond 22H2 where it is currently and that is already End of Service. So today's project is installing and testing Linux.
@annadath69 Says:
Have wonderful day sir
@hellouser5498 Says:
Does it work or latest laptops?
@NoLuv4Hoz Says:
Thank you so much for another no-nonsense tutorial. This is what the Internet was made for.
@xapimaze Says:
I find Linux Mint MATE is bliss. It's the right fit for me. Some applications just seem to perform better with MATE, including my favorite Linux game.
Also, Cinnamon has a Nemo/Desktop search feature which I find destructive on the desktop. Somehow, Cinnamon would still the focus from desktops running in full-screen mode and not give it back. The keystrokes would go to the desktop search instead of my application.
@Dakkard Says:
Been thinking about changing over to Linux for a long time now. I consider myself a high-end windows user do I decided to try Arch Linux, but boy was that over my head. So I decided to look up various YouTube videos on the subject and having watched several of your videos now I can attest that you provide the definitive introductory videos to Linux. And your old school editing lends itself to the authenticity of your knowledge. Fantastic format.
@FutureEyesOnly-be3do Says:
It has ALOT of cooling problems. My nvme drive cooks at 70 c when on youtube and my processors cook at 60 c without a fan even spinning up. Linux what are you trying to do ? Wear down my hardware?
@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 Says:
I haven't checked the status for my parents Windows 10 PC. I suspect it might not support Windows 11. In which case, I suspect I'll recommend switching to Mint.
They don't use any applications that aren't available for Linux, or with a very acceptable alternative.
Very basic tasks, and some applications they have already switched to alternatives with Linux support.
@johnjoda1 Says:
I had tried Mint years ago. I stopped following the Mint progress when the original developer passed away. I currently use the current Debian. I am downloading Mint now because of your encouraging video. Thank you for your clear information in all of your videos
@lollandz Says:
x2 speed
@JackFrost--5 Says:
Pros
– Updated software and kernel.
– More secure software management.
– Better eyecandy and customization support.
– GTK4 port for themes.
– Matrix support via Element.
– Good hardware support including NVIDIA GPUs and other modern pieces.
– Experimental Wayland support.
Cons
– Buggy “Online Accounts” feature.
– Wayland session is not ready yet for daily use.
4.4 stars
credit: FossPost
@OPM-x7y Says:
Amd dual core A9 9425 +4GB ramd and 240 Ssd which would be better os to install linux mint 20 cinnamon or mate or xfce
@sdwone Says:
Great Stuff! I'll definitely come back to this, once Win10 deprecates! 👍🏼
Microsoft is about to lose LOTS of Windows users in the next couple of years!!!
@jjiacobucci Says:
A Big Thank You to ExplainingComputers for an excellent tour of useful tips for LM newbies !!!
@jjiacobucci Says:
The Migration from Windows and Mac to the LM Wilma Cinnamon was very easy and painless. Happy to not fighting my computer for privacy as well as not enslaving my digital life to Apple and MS
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