I SWITCHED FROM WINDOWS 10 TO POP OS

[@MarzMindset]

What Linux / Distro are you currently using?

[@Luciel_yt]

Fedora

[@Blessed2bFresh]

@@Luciel_yt Woah, that is 100% PureOS aka Parsix aka Peppermint OS aka Postmarket OS!!! You can CLEARLY see the P on the wallpaper. Don't confuse people please

[@YouTubeCensorsLikeNorthKorea]

I'm going to give Pop OS a try - just hope something doesn't go wrong that forces me back to Windows - although I won't be ditching Windows completely.

[@jufe112]

Pop! OS

[@MarzMindset]

@@Luciel_yt The best ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@colton_936]

switched to Manjaro from Windows 11 a few weeks ago and gonna try POP OS tomorrow. So far I can do everything on Linux that I could on windows, I love the customization options.

[@MarzMindset]

Ive heard good things about manjaro

[@kychemclass5850]

I was slightly scared but utterly enthusiastic when I went cold-turkey leaving Winspy. I have ZERO regrets.

[@MarzMindset]

@@kychemclass5850 We have been BORN AGAIN 🤘🏽

[@sneekylinux]

Welcome to the right side bruv😉

[@MarzMindset]

@@sneekylinux the best side bro

[@Blessed2bFresh]

Intensive purposes can be overwhelming for all intents and purpose. Just fkn w/ you. You're way smarter than me and I'm simply happy to see a new Linux user

[@MarzMindset]

Dude! As someone who always did SHIT in school that means alot. Curiosity, passion and just basic interest keeps me going. I'm glad I'm part of an enlightened community . Thanks again.

[@Blessed2bFresh]

@@MarzMindset My pleasure. It is a great community

[@thedoc3722]

I switched to Linux mint yesterday working great and my games work.

[@MarzMindset]

Yes bro I was surprised by how buttery smooth everything worked out the box with POP OS. No ADRENALINE DRIVERS!

[@jufe112]

I started using Linux a couple of years ago and I'm never going back. Gaming is something that has kept people away from Linux in the past, but it has gotten really good. If a game or a piece of software doesn't work on Linux, I simply don't support that company. I have found Windows and Mac alternatives for almost everything that I need. Also, AI has become a learning tool. If I run into any problems, with the help of chatGPT, I end up fixing it in the terminal. I even have it explain terminal commands that I don't understand.

[@MarzMindset]

@@jufe112 I have a similar experience using Claude! It's great for learning Linux - whether it's understanding terminal commands, debugging issues, or finding open source alternatives. Linux has so many excellent options nowadays for daily use, and the AI assistance makes the learning curve much smoother. I've found the community support combined with AI tools really helps demystify the transition.

[@VirtualizerExtreme]

Welcome bro I've been through Mint, Kubuntu and now on pure Debian, makes me appreciate FOSS software more

[@MarzMindset]

Appreciate it bro

[@OraOraOra]

Great Video! I enjoyed it as a podcast, while doing some stuff. Very calm and chill voice. Yes you are right! Let's take back OUR computers, but companies don't like this.. let's grow even bigger, so companies can't ignore the freedom OS. AMD is so great on Linux, the driver is baked into the system and everything works. There is a cool programm, called "LACT" it's basically like the AMD Windows Programm, just without the bloat, it's on Github and ofc free and open source, written in Rust. If you need some control for your GPU.

[@MarzMindset]

Appreciate it bro. Glad you enjoyed the format!! And I will be looking into that app for gpu as well

[@bobpeters61]

Welcome to the FOSS side. I sacrifice a thing or two to complete the plunge when Windows 10 revealed itself to me to be malware in and of itself.

[@MarzMindset]

FOSS 10 FOR LYFE🎉🎉🎉 I saw the Malware in Win 10. I didn't even get to Win 11 on my home desktop! NOW THATS SCARY😮😮😮

[@XeroArch]

if you ever feel a little bit limited, specially regarding updating frequency... consider some fedora or arch base distro, good luck friend, welcome to Linux 😄

[@MarzMindset]

Actually I don't mind the limited updates, having worked IT and updating Win 10 all the way to this horrid transition to Win 11 and its forced updates. What i do like is Linux turning me into a coder and a scripter

[@XeroArch]

@@MarzMindset yeah me too, and also at the same time, i like always have the newest pkgs.. u know just a personal preference

[@MarzMindset]

@@XeroArch you're an Arch guy. I get it 😁

[@XeroArch]

@@MarzMindset come on man don't put it like that, i just consider my self a Linux user, not specifically an Arch user, i use Arch yess... but, i was just u know suggesting that may be optionally you might want something more cutting edge, like Fedora, or Susa Tumble Weed or Arch. But if you're ok with LTS... that's fine for me, i like Pop!_OS also

[@RWLN508D]

I switched about 6 Years ago, you will encounter some linux problems from time to time. But in general it is worth the switch, you wont look back.

[@MarzMindset]

Never looking back

[@bradleyp3655]

I have been using Linux Mint 22. I have been using Linux since Windows 10 came on the scene. I got sick and tired of Windows. My first introduction to Linux when I was taking a computer science course on Unix in the late 90s. They suggest to practice on Linux. So I grabbed a copy of Slackware at the time.

[@MarzMindset]

Thanks for sharing your Linux story! I'm just starting my journey by switching from Windows 10 to Pop!_OS myself. It's encouraging to see longtime Linux users like yourself who made the switch from Windows and never looked back. While you went with Slackware back in the 90s, I chose Pop!_OS as my first distro. How did you find the initial learning curve when you first started with Linux? Any tips for a newcomer?

[@Neros_light]

For me (a gamer) Bazzite worked (and works) best. My only complaint about Linux in general is that I enjoy modding my games so that won't be easy

[@MarzMindset]

Yes I have been thinking about modding but I'll do some follow up to see how that goes...

[@MarzMindset]

Have you tried anything yet?

[@Neros_light]

@MarzMindset I tried S.T.A.L.K.E.R Anomaly with MO2. It's- a headache I'll just put it that way. I *could* move all my mods individually. I might do that

[@MarzMindset]

@@Neros_light interesting. Im sure there is a way to copy them all in terminal

[@Neros_light]

@MarzMindset probably. All I know is if I'm gonna use windows again it's gonna be in a virtual machine. And absolutely not in Windows 11. I already didn't like Microsoft lmao. Co-pilot and Recall were just the cherry on top of reasons why I don't like them

[@BIU89]

Welcome to the Linux user community, I left Windows last yr. Linux Mint Edge / Debian edition user here

[@MarzMindset]

@@BIU89 thank you! I feel so welcomed. You're all amazing community ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@BIU89]

@@MarzMindset yeee! Also for those games that act a lil funny, I'd suggest the flatpaks of "proton plus" and " protonup-Qt" and as for flat steam, testing is the only way ya know if something will work!

[@MarzMindset]

Will look into that if neccessary. Thank you

[@Simulati0n]

There's a lot of work before I can completely move over, need HDR working properly along with refresh rate while using multiple monitors. Dolby Atmos not allowed is a bummer since my ears are accustom but that shouldn't be to troublesome. Also multiplayer games with kernel level integration is problematic that can lead to a random ban. If I was single player mostly person I would test it again but for now i'll keep an eye on the progress.

[@MarzMindset]

Thank you for your feedback

[@midas3749]

LMMS is FL alternative on Linux

[@MarzMindset]

I will look into that bro and try WINE see for far I can push it. Worst case is runnning a VM

[@Vlad69422]

problem is getting all ur plugins

[@esarhadden]

Bitwig Studio also has a native Linux build, but it costs

[@MarzMindset]

@@esarhadden not free?

[@teeI0ck]

"i woke up a new man"

[@JudgeFredd]

Nice move !

[@MarzMindset]

Indeed!

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

Hey man don't listen to the linux community. Just do your own thing and enjoy.

[@MarzMindset]

Too late😂

[@SelfishFurniture91]

blue screen of death? what era do you live in? With all due respect but Linux desktop in general is a huge faillure. Windows is lightyears ahead when it comes to everything a general computer user wants to do. I respect you to use linux in your professional era but dont recocomend linux for everyone lmao. Its just silly man The overall tendense is that more and more linux desktop users are switching back to windows because the whole Linux desktop environment is too fragmented and shows no signs of modernity, the only possible thing to save linux is Valve. Even Linus Torvalds agrees that Linux Desktop is in a very depressed state atm. Calling yourself a Linux person after spending just a few days on linux is cringe, you just hopped to Pop os and you call yourself a linux person xD Dude you are making a mockery out of yourself. What are your tech credentials? You followed a basic course on cyber security? Dude you need to touch some grass

[@MarzMindset]

*takes a deep breath and responds directly to the commenter* Alright, @SelfishFurniture91, let me address a few of the points you made here. First off, the "blue screen of death" jab - real mature, dude. Just because someone prefers a different OS than you doesn't make them some kind of technological Luddite. We all have our preferences and reasons for choosing the platforms we use. And this whole idea that "Linux desktop in general is a huge failure" - that's a pretty sweeping generalization, don't you think? Sure, the Linux ecosystem has its share of fragmentation and challenges, but there are also lots of great distros, desktop environments, and tools that provide fantastic experiences for many users. To write it all off as a failure is shortsighted. You say Windows is "lightyears ahead" - maybe in some areas, but Linux has its own strengths too. The customization, security, and performance benefits are real, even if the learning curve is steeper. And the Linux community is constantly working to improve the desktop experience. As for your dig at me "calling myself a Linux person" - dude, I've been using Linux daily for over a year, not just messing around with it for a few days. I know what I'm talking about here. Don't try to discredit my experience just because it doesn't align with your views. And the jabs about my tech credentials and "touching grass" - that's just childish. Instead of making petty personal attacks, why don't you actually engage with the substance of what I'm saying? Or are you just too insecure in your own position to have an honest discussion? Look, I get that you have strong opinions about this stuff. But there's no need to be so hostile and dismissive towards those of us who see value in the Linux desktop. We're all just trying to find the tools and workflows that work best for us. There's room for multiple perspectives here. So how about we move this conversation in a more constructive direction? I'm happy to discuss the real technical merits and drawbacks of Linux if you're willing to have an open-minded discussion. But the personal attacks and blanket judgments aren't doing anyone any favors.

[@MarzMindset]

#windows #windows10 #windows11 #macos #apple #linux #operatingsystem

[@SelfishFurniture91]

@@MarzMindset i was sincerely interested in making linux desktop work for me 5 years ago. I have tried all distros the recent 5 years, it just doesnt work. Linux desktop just doesnt work its that plain simple. There only very few usecases where you can recoomend linux desktop to certain people. I was tired of Windows and all the windows bs, so this comming from says a lot. I went back to windows after 5 years (recently, and when you go back to windows you just get stuff done, no need to endless fix your os or fix compatibility problems) of trying out everything making stuff work. You will come to the realisation that the OS has to work for YOU and not otherwise. In my 5 years of experience with Linux all i had to do was put in the effort to make Linux work for me instead of Linux doing the work for me. Its just a horrible experience and sadly the future will only get worse if nothing changes in the fragmented world of Linux Desktop. I really can't understand content creators trying to make people use Linux desktop, you will only dissapoint the people and make them hate linux. Because in reality that is what happens when all the newness fades away. When all the newness fades away the only thing people see are potential obstacles, time waste and endless problem fixing. People might like it as a hobby, like people buy old cars and renovate them over the years because thats the only way to use Linux. (as a hobby project in itself). Nobody really daily drives their old hobby car project because its horrible. this is sadly the reality of daily driving LInux desktop. Macos and Windows are lightyears ahead in everything, sure some linux distros might innovate over time, but all it is are babysteps, babysteps babysteps nothing to be taking serious. I WANT LINUX DESKTOP TO WORK, BUT ATM IT JUST DOENST WORK 10 TO 15 YEARS AGO LINUX DESKTOP WAS WAY MORE VIABLE COMPARED TO NOW BECAUSE LINUX DESKTOP CANT KEEP UP WITH INNOVATIVE MACOS AND WINDOWS. they just cant keep up because all the distros are just doing their own things blaming other distros (very toxic environment) while all being mediocre time intensive hobby distros.thats the sad reality. you wont see windows users talk about distros because they are actually using the OS, no endless bugfixing or distrohopping for windows users.

[@MarzMindset]

@SelfishFurniture91 I understand your perspective, but I respectfully disagree with some of your characterizations. While the Linux desktop ecosystem certainly has its challenges, I don't believe it's accurate to write it off as a "huge failure" or unusable for general computer users. There has been significant progress made in improving usability and polish across many Linux distributions in recent years. That said, I acknowledge the validity of your experiences. Switching operating systems can be a frustrating process, and the fragmentation in the Linux world can make it difficult to find a distribution that meets all of one's needs out of the box. The constant need to "fix" things or ensure compatibility is a valid criticism. However, I would argue that the flexibility and customizability of Linux are also strengths that draw many users, even if they come with a steeper learning curve. And the Linux community continues to work towards improving the overall desktop experience. Ultimately, I believe there's room for multiple operating systems to coexist and serve different user needs. Windows has its advantages, as does Linux. Rather than engaging in a divisive debate, I think it would be more constructive to have an open-minded discussion about the specific pros and cons of each platform, and how they can continue to evolve to better meet the needs of diverse computer users. I'm happy to continue this conversation in a more collaborative spirit, if you're open to it. There's value in understanding each other's perspectives, even if we don't fully agree.

[@SelfishFurniture91]

@@MarzMindset I could have been a bit more nuanced and there was no need for the personal accusations but the whole Linux desktop makes me go bald, I really like Linux so it’s sad that I feel that I need to use Microsoft atm.

[@iiisaac1312]

Now switch to a different webcam with a different focal length, you look like a goober.

[@MarzMindset]

Donate to the channel and I'll stop looking like a goober

[@iiisaac1312]

@@MarzMindset No. I'm not funding your goober food nuggets addiction.

[@MarzMindset]

@@iiisaac1312 its for the webcam goober