Different Ways To Install Software On Linux.

[@popnx]

Mam you are a legend, keep doing it❤

[@spidtzz]

Seeing a wise old lady explain Linux package management is so charming, this made my ❤

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It is so refreshing expecting the typical CS expert and being met by you. I have subscribed! Keep on keeping on!

[@abcq1]

This is the best thing I've seen in 2024 besides Elden Ring theory videos. You are epic!

[@powerdollkirby]

keep it up Andrea♡

[@AndreaBorman]

Thanks. I will try to make more videos about Linux. I stopped using Windows 2 years ago and am not going back to it. I am sticking with Linux. Much better than Windows 10 or 11.

[@powerdollkirby]

@@AndreaBorman happy to hear that and yes, i’m glad i switched too

[@TroubledTrooper]

I am going to start writing Linux guides too for stuff I do. This is how you live FOSS philosophy. Teach others what you know

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Incredible content. Massive respect.

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[@__kira6687]

this is the type of old person i aspire to be also going to show this to my family because if she can learn theres no excuse not to

[@Theutmostgeek]

Thanks for making this video. Tried more then 5 distros now and I just couldnt figure out how to do it. Hopefully this brings me 1 more step closer to ditching windows all together.

[@sthecommenter76]

Nice and smooth , also detailed video . Thank you.

[@pi3tr3]

indeed there are many ways to install software in Linux. I personally use Endeavour OS just because I am no very savvy regarding linux. I have distro -hopped quite a lot, but only Debian or Arch based distros. I would suggest Arch if you are savvy enough and not bothered by the possible issues due to upgrades. IMHO, Arch and Arch based distros (Manjaro not included) (I have used Endeavour OS for an year plus without issues) (but I have used Arch a few years ago before I switched to MX Linux) depending on the distro, I would vouch for Endeavour OS as an end-user with minimal terminal knowleadge... but what that means... it's anyone's guess. anyway, to each his/her's own, anyone may see and understand what i've said here according to their own experience. I thank you for you channel and your efforts to share your Linux experiences. this is most important! thank You!!!

[@AndreaBorman]

From what I heard about Arch it's not user friendly and it's also a lot different from Ubuntu and Debian based Linux. Because it does not use apt it uses another package manager and also different commands. The same is also with Fedora that uses something else. I have gotten used to what I am using now and it's working very well for me so I don't want to change to something else. Arch is quite hard to learn and more for advanced users. Also it breaks with some updates I have heard. So I am not going to switch to it. I am going to stick with the Ubuntu and Debian based distros because at least I know how they work. Also they are very stable. Debian only users stable packages and Kernels and so does Ubuntu from which a lot of Linux Mint's and other Ubuntu based distros updates come from. So it is better to stay with that rather than Arch or Fedora which also has it's problems. I think both Ubuntu based Linux or Debian is better for new users who are coming over from Windows. Linux Mint I find is the best one of the lot but Debian is also worth trying. If you are looking for something where you want to install your own desktop. There are many choices of desktops you can install in Debian. And Debian also provide long term support. Debian Bookworm will be supported for another 5 years.

[@jimw7916]

@@AndreaBorman also ubuntu based distros are known to be quite speedy.

[@derpythecate6842]

​@AndreaBorman in my opinion, arch is not that hard to use given the extensive arch wiki that rivals that of the typical man page advice given for debian users. Even most other distros borrow the arch wiki since its really well written. Its rolling release cycle should cause problems in theory, but in reality it doesn't most of the time, as despite having the latest software, the testing repos would have sussed out most of the incompatibilities. As long as you read the Arch news (I use informant package which forces you to read all news before upgrading), most breaking changes or package name changes would be mentioned. Also Arch package manager and release cycle has benefits of being super fast to get new features and bug fixes, which is particularly helpful for patching. As long as you minimize critical packages from the AUR (which is packaged by the community) the chances of incompatibility is low. I have been annoyed by how debian and ubuntu due to how the stable release cycle works would end of life their repos and move it to archived needing me to change my apt repos to a new one. Arch doesn't do that. Neither do I need to add PPAs for non-free packages or edit any of my apt config to enable non-free repos (e.g for Nvidia). To note, rolling release cycle have no need for LTS, installation of the distro lasts forever since the repos are never archived. All I have to care about is mirrors of the packages.

[@shingareom]

​@@AndreaBormanyes arch is PenTester friendly grandma ❤

[@AndreaBorman]

@@derpythecate6842 No Ubuntu does not archive their repositories at the end of their support. Neither does Linux Mint or Debian. Linux Mint 20.3 and all of the Mint 20 versions are supported until 2025. So you can use it until them. After that it is true that there is no more support and you won't get any more updates. So you will either have to upgrade to Mint 21.3 or or do a clean install of it. Linux Mint 21.2 which I using at the moment is supported until 2027. But there is a new release of Mint coming out which is Linux Mint 22. Linux Mint release a new version ever 6 months I think but all of them are LTS versions. Meaning they all have long term support. Debian 11 is still supported I think as I know Debian have a longer term support for their older versions. But it is better to use the latest version which is Debian 12. As 12 now supports non free software and drivers and it also has a long term support date. Debian 12 is supported until 2028 which is quite a long time. As for Arch I don't think I could use that as it is not like Debian or Linux Mint. It is very different. Also I have gotten used to Linux Mint and now Debian. If I use Arch I will have start all over again learning every thing from scratch. What I have heard of Arch it is not very user friendly for new users or new users who are coming over from Windows learning Linux for the first time. At the end of the day I just want a n operating system that works as well as one that I like. I hate Windows 11. Windows is no longer what it used to be and no longer user friendly. But since I have switch to Linux I am finding it much easier to use and manage than what Windows 8 (which was what I was using before) ever was.

[@mohammedhoque4890]

If she can, you can too

[@ps3guy22]

For real. But it really just depends on a persons interests.

[@sshivam6955]

came here to write the same thing.

[@longschlongjohnson8908]

She is way better with Linux than i am xD Love it

[@technoWZ5598]

Neat! I prefer to install software using the software manager, or by downloading it, but the terminal can be handy as well.

[@nathanyellll]

much love. what a find.

[@admonito]

Do you prefer Wayland or X11?

[@shingareom]

Great to see such, your videos.

[@shm0rt]

Great videos, ❤❤❤

[@orn8989]

Awesome thank you 🙏🏻

[@mcsorens2680]

Using the Mint software manager I installed Brave browser as a flat pack. Works just fine.

[@AndreaBorman]

Yes Brave browser can be installed as a Flatpak or a Snap. It can also be installed as a Deb. It depends which ever you prefer.

[@derekge]

getting updates from across the pond?

[@23Devvrat]

You could give Arch-based distros a try. I use arch mainly because i can't imagine my life without yay ( a package manager ). You can find almost anything you want on AUR(which is the repository that yay is based on i guess).

[@bobbyfried7478]

are flatpaks not available on kubuntu?

[@AndreaBorman]

Yes they are and so are Snaps if you want to install them. On Linux Mint Snap is blocked but you can unblock it by removing the text file.

[@bobbyfried7478]

@@AndreaBorman i use snaps in mint they integrated it well.

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liked how the fan started

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Very inspiring!

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Thanks !

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Brilliant

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This is the person i want to get when i will be senior

[@manonamission2000]

lol 🩶👀

[@moshesabovich9362]

Faye (LMDE 6) has brave in the software centre!

[@AndreaBorman]

Linux Mint 21.2 doesn't. That's what I am using but you can install Brave browser by adding the repositories yourself. I think it also comes as a Flatpak and a Snap.

[@moshesabovich9362]

@@AndreaBorman firefox is my favorite anyway

[@AndreaBorman]

@@moshesabovich9362 Mint already has Firefox. On Debian it's Firefox ESR but you can install the updated version of Firefox by adding the repository. It tells you how to do this on the Firefox website.

[@moshesabovich9362]

@@AndreaBorman if i use sudo apt upfate and upgrade doesn't it update firefox and all the apps too?

[@AndreaBorman]

@@moshesabovich9362 Yes it does. The "sudo apt update" checks the update servers from Ubuntu or whatever distro you are on for everything. The "sudo apt upgrade" command will upgrade (that is update) whatever software needs to be updated to the newer version. Depending on if there are any updated versions or not. You can also check for and install updates through your update manager or software center. On Linux Mint this is the Mint Update Manager. Ubuntu has it's own update manager, Software Updater. Or you can use the Gnome Software Center which also works on Debian. I hope that helps.

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[@Justanoobcoder]

I will show this video to people who say linux is hard to use

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I see you are against the WHO pandemic treaty .................. SUBSCRIBED! ....great work and thanks.

[@AndreaBorman]

Yes a lot has happened in the past few years but that's another story. Thank you for subscribing.

[@sleepylovesu431]

Hell yeah