Complete Linux Mint Tutorial: Getting To Know The Desktop (Cinnamon)

[@shillizzle]

Thanks for the series. Love it.

[@fymlinux]

Thanks so much. Happy to help! 😊

[@HrLBolle]

@DonaldJ for your question: is there an alternative to nemo sure is go to application management and for example search for nautilus. is your external hard drive USB 3 or above, if so use correct connector if not already so. also you can install other desktop environments further i´d suggest editing be done from a sata or NVMe hard drive hook directly to the MOBO

[@HrLBolle]

@DonaldJ sadly that i cant answer that, you'll have to search/try-out what fits best for your needs but maybe this'll help kzbin.info/www/bejne/goDKZaucebaUnMU

[@Deathshack]

I switched to linux about a month ago specifically to this distro and these videos was a life saver. the community forums was kinda helpful but I needed an actual tutorial videos for dummies and this was perfect lol!

[@q0w1e2r3t4y5]

"for ppl who may not know anything about Linux" - yep, that's me.

[@MichaelBender]

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[@erned8445]

@James Warden Jr. install a distro with Xfce

[@rjorgeish]

@James Warden Jr. In that case, I think what you want is not Linux Mint Cinnamon edition, but rather Linux Mint Xfce edition. Personally I prefer Xfce due to how little resources it need to run, and then I add as much bling as I want.

[@rjorgeish]

@James Warden Jr. Did you try MATE?

[@rjorgeish]

@James Warden Jr. If nothing available satisfy your needs, then you have to take the one you like the most, and change it to fit you. Linux is, before anything else, an open source operating system that gives that kind of power to the end user.

[@hckr4hire]

This is an awesome video series. At the time of watching, it's 4 years old. I am a computer consultant and this is the best video tutorial on Linux Mint with Cinnamon that I've ever seen. I'm sharing it with everyone that I've upgraded to Linux Mint.

[@yael6629]

will this work in 2024? I am would like to study computer science and it is my understanding that I should get familiar with linux. Thanks

[@kneekoo]

@@yael6629 Everything I saw in this video works to this day. One useful bit of info is that you can middle/wheel-click the sound icon to mute/unmute the sound output. I'll check out the rest of the videos, but in principle they should be correct. Linux Mint takes a more conservative approach with Cinnamon, just so everyday people don't have to worry about re-learning a lot of stuff with every release. There will be new features, but the basic ones should be identical or almost the same.

[@jestekrytykie2155]

You are clever actually, because you KNOW, that only one watching session through your series is not enough to get familiar and comfortable enough to start working in Linux on our own, so there is need to another and another watching, which i did already a few times. Great work, because i return back to YOUR tutorials every time :D

[@projectds3evo]

I'm in the process of switich from Windows to Linux and your videos are just incredible.

[@prettyrainbows9714]

Words can not express how thankful I am to you and so many other youtube videos that are made to help others out. I cannot wait to watch the rest.

[@fymlinux]

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad you found it helpful! :)

[@Spike-y9n]

very helpful and very soothing voice. you don't talk down to your viewers at all which is super nice. thank you!!!

[@edjett2631]

I have this version installed on two Linux boxes. A favorite distro, works well on every machine I've tried it on. Thanks for the video!

[@r-pupz7032]

This is exactly what I needed, thank you! I'm a Linux newbie and was kinda terrified before I found guides like this 😅

[@juansnyders7323]

I guess I'm the noobier noobie now, picked up Linux 2 days ago been a Windows user for 10 years...

[@zadfoe]

I am installing Linux Mint right now. It looks amazing.

[@fymlinux]

Mint is awesome! For sure!

[@FOOTYAS]

Moment Bruh why

[@christines7]

@@fymlinux Please answer me young Man. I have a CD Linux Mint 19, it won't WORK. I have downloaded, Ubuntu also, it didn't work after I downloaded it. I have a DELL LATITUDE D820.... with WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL..... CAN YOU H E L P ME???

[@christines7]

@@spamtongspamton3422 Thanks so very much. YEAH!

[@Siddharth-yj1pc]

@@spamtongspamton3422 can i use 4gb usb ?

[@legbad7706]

Just got my first Linux computer, it's a pretty old laptop but runs so much faster than the newer windows computer I was using.

[@_VISION.]

Which one did you get?

[@darthvader5558]

That's because Linux is a lighter OS compared to Windows

[@darthvader5558]

@@_VISION. go for Linux mint 'cinnamon'

[@_VISION.]

@@darthvader5558 I did just that months ago and love it. There was a lot of hiccups to get it going but after that it's been amazing but I was wondering what laptop you got

[@TheBrimurray]

Nice detailed introduction to Linux Mint desktop for pure beginners, well done.

[@bteck2005]

Linux Mint desktop very well explained. This is the type of video most needed by newbies. Thank you!

[@paulnortham]

Best Linux Mint tutorial bar none for the very new user! Will be recommending this series. Thanks LTV!

[@florentinosantana2700]

I want to thank you for the video on Linux Mint. I watch the first part of 7. It is very good. I am new to linux, it was very helpful. I am going to watch the rest of the series.

[@fymlinux]

Thanks for the kind words -- glad you found it helpful! :) Hope you enjoy Linux Mint. It's definitely my go-to distro for my media production PC's.

[@sandresstudios]

Thanks. I've been playing with this system for months, 1 left click or 2, right click or left. Drives ya nuts. Thanks for explaining some of the little things that most instructors assume we know.

[@sandresstudios]

@Log Splitta Understood, feel the same way, especially since I was an instructor in the military. You have to assume the person knows nothing about the topic.

[@sandresstudios]

@Log Splitta It reminds me of when you ask a friend for his/her favorite recipe and they always leave out the secret or key ingredient.

[@Ken_710]

This. Yes, this is what I wanted, it focuses on down to the very basics no matter how simple they may sound. Watching other videos about tips, they use words I've never heard of and don't even explain what they mean makes me feel so stupid.

[@EvanGd555]

brilliant, installed linux mint just a few minutes ago and now watching this to figure everything out

[@BPEKSupraInteractive]

We missed you! Thanks for coming back!

[@fymlinux]

Thanks so much! Been far too long. Work had me caught up in projects for a long time, but I'm back to STAY! :)

[@angelabrooks523]

Thank you so very much. New with Linux. Excellent details and I like the fact that you show as well as telling me how to use anything on my computer.

[@magebit]

This is exciting for me. I haven't felt like this since I switched from DOS to 95 back in the day.

[@hello200x]

I love linux, because once something brakes you can probably fix it (depending on your skills it may take you minutes or hours). Therefore it teaches you that it's okay to fail, because at the end you will fix your problem. You have to persist and not lose faith and that's really all it takes to achieve your goals.

[@sandeep2702]

Bro thanks 🙏🏻 a lottt this will help me during my college years. Learning all in advance. Also linux is gorgeous. Thanks mate

[@marjorieclamen3960]

Thanks for the great tutorial. You spoke clearly and it was well explained and well paced. Will be watching the rest of the tutorials. Just gave a live & subscribed.

[@rodrigomc83]

Thank you for help, I love Linux Mint and is my current distro.

[@WillsJazzLoft]

I've been using Zorin for some time now ( which I greatly enjoy ). However, having heard numerous plaudits regarding Mint, I decided over the weekend to dual boot it. I think that the application menu is the thing that is going to take some getting used to. Also, I've had challenges connecting to an external display. It's not a deal breaker. Yet, at some point I'll need to work that out

[@davidminor1254]

I used your tutorial on dual booting mint and windows10 and I was unable to install mint 18. It took me some time but today I finally got Mint installed. Instead of dual booting alongside Windows 10 I had an unused sata drive but Windows 10 was installed on a Samsungo 970 m.2. I had to take out the m.2 and boot into the sata drive where I installed Mint. After that I reinstalled the Samsung m.2 and after some fiddling in my uefi I now can use either operating system by selecting which one to boot from in my uefi. So far I like what I see and I think Mint installed the latest version to my computer. I don't think I will get rid of Windows due to somethings I need it for but I wanted to see what Linux and mint were all about.

[@fymlinux]

Hi, yeah sounds like you ran into some complications. My preference on dual-boot is to use two separate storage drives, but most everyday users don't have two drives on their desktop/laptop, so I tailored it for them. The complicated part about two drives is you have to manually partition them, or have an empty drive as your primary and install Linux on the primary drive, as well as the bootloader on the primary drive. That's the easiest and hassle-free way I've found to get it done and get it to work. Thanks for the comment!

[@davidminor1254]

@@fymlinux Thanks for the reply. I thought I was free and clear using Mint by installing it on another sata drive but I do get a GRUB at the start of turning on my computer. Nothing seems to be affected though and after installing Mint it gave me the choice to upgrade it to 19.2 instead of using Mint 18.

[@frdvrae]

Great info. I have been using Ubuntu for years, new to Mint Distro

[@silentrage7280]

Clear and simple tutorial. Thanx!

[@edzeppelin]

EXC video. Having Mint installed on my new 1tb SSD. Thanx bud.

[@sudipsingh-jp8hx]

You helped me a lot bro , thanks for making this series ❤

[@PoeLemic]

Very helpful video. Subbing and watching your other videos in this Playlist. Thank you for creating these. This helps me to learn how to use Linux without becoming too frustrated & quitting.

[@Jurica-mtb]

Newbie here. Exellent material. Thanks a bunch. 💯👍

[@epic_gamer48-fm9gh]

i switched to linux today and these types of videos helped me alot

[@evaflug]

Thank you so much for this series 🥰 I created a bootable stick today and am just trying mint out, parallel to win10 ... already love it 🤩🤩🤩. One question: The stuff I'm installing now, do I have to reinstall everything when I finally install linux on my pc?

[@christopherrego8301]

Just downloaded mint. Thank you for the info

[@FighterPilot1945]

Very clear well explained good pace new users linux thanks.

[@fymlinux]

Really appreciate the comment. Thanks so much!

[@chrisshaw451]

What are the garphics glitches I am seeing from time to time across the screen and in the Applicatiuons window ?

[@scottdickson9224]

Came here to find this

[@ranarosihan9881]

Ir's possible that he didn't quite install the correct drivers for his display or didn't set it up correctly. Hackintosh has this problem too. But the most likely one is his video recording software.

[@theopinion9452]

Just what i need it,btw,I am watching this on cinnamon which I installed just last week,am keeping W10 for now.

[@anubisystems]

Hello, thanks for sharing, the option to suspend doesn't appear on my menu, how do I activate it?

[@MaxProgramming]

You have uploaded this video after a long time!

[@fymlinux]

Thanks! Yeah I royally failed for quite some time. Thankfully I was able to make a job change that freed up time for FREE Your Mind. Looking forward to a bright future with lots of new free software videos. :)

[@jessicaherrera7900]

How do you get the touch screen to work? Thanks for your tutorial.

[@MaxHaake-b3f]

Very well done. Thanks for the effort.

[@watchdoglegion]

Can Linux read and use ntfs and fat32 files from a HDD? I'd rather use Linux but holding off wiping windows 10 just incase

[@geraldkyle5819]

Thank you. I 'm ready to learn Linux.

[@Tubeytime]

Exactly what I was looking for

[@susanratelle4528]

Thank you so much it realy helped me to decide what i want and how to use it if when i instal linux

[@duduonyu5810]

So excellent!!!! Thank you!!!

[@TheGodzilla2201]

I just got my Mint Cinnamon USB and in process of installing.

[@JeevanramKP]

Nice. I have been trying on various Linux distros. Do you know the command to remotely disable the graphics driver?

[@poggerfrogger9327]

hey man your gpu might be dying? great vid btw

[@sports-988]

I'm windows user, but I want to try Linux, please which version should I give a try?

[@ajantis007]

Great Tutorial

[@dermond]

I think I'm not a beginner (neither a power user) on Linux but I'm a beginner on Cinnamon. I used Ubuntu for a year and I was used to Gnome. I was about to change again to Ubuntu until I discovered the keys to move around the other desktops.

[@frankyzee]

Thanks, great tutorial

[@patrick-8068]

Linux​ Mint​ was​ Desktop and​ Super​ Computer​ both​ have​ Server​ combination.

[@78anurag]

Damn Linux Mint is neat

[@PurpleSwan]

What about keyboard and wifi connection problems?

[@KA-nr6ye]

This video really helped me--thank you

[@VulcanOnWheels]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@nickrees5762]

Thank you for thes videos, very informative, however i can`t boot off usb for some reason, i can get to boot screen, but when i press enter, nothing happens, all files appears to be on stick?

[@anttikinnunen5958]

Good one, well done.

[@iammrsnesbit6014]

Actually still got mad love for xp... Must be a fossil

[@super_morto]

Yesterday was my first succesfull install.... you may bow before me!!! 😂

[@aaronpingol1566]

You got a new subs

[@MorrisChannel4]

Any possible updated tutorials with the latest OS?

[@MrSaywutnow]

This channel hasn't uploaded anything in 4 years. I think it's safe to say this channel is dead.

[@MorrisChannel4]

@@MrSaywutnow starting to agree. Its a shame, was good stuff here

[@akmt123]

Installed it but used the OEM option and didn't verify the ISO as it ws tooooo complicated. Please advise and shall I reinstall like you say?

[@craigwelch3721]

Love Mint!

[@Nino-xe3oj]

Hi! The cd "Vbox_gas_6.1 etc that is on my desktop, how do I get rid of it? Or at least move it from the desktop and in another folder?

[@jpmsupportcrew6797]

wow....nice mint

[@adityaapte3845]

Thank yo so much, this was very helpful!

[@Dinkdoo96]

Thank you for this

[@zdim4469]

This guide is helpfull af!!

[@ron030363]

Thanks Hal 9000

[@orhan_bahtiar]

thanks a lot for the videos

[@bandit6048]

I watched the first 4 then decided to start over maybe I missed something. Like where I generate admin password. This is a very helpful series. I'm almost ready to give up windows but still need this I didn't lose or forget the password just want to know what is, when I generated it, etc. :)

[@erned8445]

you set your account and root password during installation process

[@melaniebaynes2730]

I have a Canon image Program 300-PRO printer, and it would appear that it won't support Linux OS, so I am stuck with Apple or Windows 😔

[@tims4777]

I am a complete newbie to linux and I installed mint yesterday. In an attempt to install spider solitaire, I did the following (as suggested on another linux site) sudo apt update sudo apt install snapd -restart- sudo snap install spider-solitaire So, my newbie question is, where is it? Thanks much.

[@HrLBolle]

probably found it by now but in the menu there should be a folder called games also you can get them via the application management

[@smousepro]

How did you record it?

[@Nexis4Jersey]

Why does the screen keep flickering?

[@fymlinux]

Thanks for the comment. It looks like an issue with my screen-recording and the Nvidia drivers created the distortion (though I wasn't seeing it during filming). Apologies, I was able to fix it and this won't be in future videos. :)

[@tedstriker754]

I tried Lubuntu in the past. And I found sooner or later the terminal will need to be used. It's very similar to DOS, and being an old DOS user I felt at home there. But I did run into some issues with the laptop I installed it on. Pertaining to the hardware. Mainly the touch pad and turning it off. That wasn't easy. I had to run a script in terminal to do that everytime I booted it up. And I never figured out how to get that script to run in the background automatically on boot. Also the terminal seemed kind of dead. There's no C:\> like in DOS, with a blinking underscore to show it's alive. in terminal it uses a different start symbol and no blinking underscore. So it feels and looks dead.

[@somebody69747]

I dual boot Windows 10 and Linux Mint It takes almost 10 minutes to boot up Windows and about 15 mins to shut down Linux boots up in less than 5 minutes and shuts down in 10 seconds Damn Linux is AWESOME

[@warrenscorner]

Maybe video 1 should have been installing Mint. What a pain in the ass that was. Download the iso, verify the iso, create a dvd of the iso. It took me all day but I finally figured it out.

[@HrLBolle]

might have been easier using a USB pen-drive and Rufus however i don't know if your pc can boot from USB

[@Algator314]

You can get a utility to put the iso on a USB stick and install faster.

[@vinoddiwan5792]

My mouse touchpad not working clicking buttons

[@azarelthecreator7098]

There are a lot of graphical glitches moving around the os

[@Blank_0P]

What's with that flicker I'm facing the same problem after installing

[@adolphhernandez7615]

Can this be installed and an older mac (2013) mini?

[@BitsOfTruth]

How do I pin Computer Folder to panel? I have looked and looked and searched and searched. Thanks. I know Home Folder is called Files in menu, and I have been able to remove it and put it back. Maybe computer has a different name in menu? I don't know. I can type Computer:\\\ in Files path box and the contents of Computer will appear in Files, but I can't pin to panel.

[@zahranekooei9227]

Why mine connected to internet by cable only?!it doesn’t have wifi option!

[@zuhairkyo9814]

Very good 👍

[@fymlinux]

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad you found it helpful! :)

[@rocifier]

Why are there graphical glitches in the middle of the screen and on the applications menu?

[@youssefmaziane9429]

thank you

[@QuinnShadow-n1j]

what about doing it on Windows 11

[@CricHours]

Thanks a lot. Is Linux Mint better than Ubunto?

[@cutiemeowie8352]

Both are good but linux mint is lightweight and better for performance

[@robman2095]

It is actually based on Ubuntu

[@VicazerOfficial]

Alright lets do this * Puts on high knee stripped socks

[@Imufur]

why are gray bars sometimes flashing on the screen

[@alfnoakes392]

I have installed Linux mint on it's own Hard Drive and am dipping into it to hopefully make the break from Microsoft. Major problem is that I cannot download newspaper etc articles using Firefox. I am used to 'clipping' useful newspaper articles and filing them away, but the best I can achieve on Linux/Firefox is either meaningless 'code' , a screen shot of everything on the 'page' including ads, or the photos with the article being deleted. If it is a case of using a more recent browser, what would anyone recommend?

[@onlinebiz1549]

How to use dell audio sound like Dolby Atmos in mint

[@hafengr]

How can I update my motherboard bios in Linux Cinnamon?