Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya
526Support the show by becoming a patron at https://tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at
In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the surge of interest in Linux due to PewDiePie's switch to Linux video. Recommendations for beginner-friendly distributions, along with practical tips on terminal commands and backup strategies as well as pitfalls to avoid. Then later we address the funding crisis facing the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University and urge listener support. Lastly, we highlight Pybricks, an open-source project using Lego to teach Python, emphasizing the significance of community-driven initiatives. We encourage newcomers to embrace their Linux journey and contribute to the community.
SANDFLY SECURITY ►► https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly
SHOW NOTES ►► https://destinationlinux.net/419
Forum Discussion Thread ►► https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com/
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com/
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeek.net/
---
SHOW NOTES ►► https://destinationlinux.net/419
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Community Feedback
09:14 Sandfly Security
11:45 Our Unsolicited Advice for New Users Linux Journey
14:57 The Best Distro for New Users
21:11 Try the Built-In Apps
22:39 What Not to Do When Switching to Linux
25:18 Arch: For When You Want to Learn the Hard Way
30:50 Backups: Do Them. Seriously.
37:28 Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question
47:08 Pybricks: Open Source LEGO Hacking Done Right
55:09 Support the Show
57:07 Outro
57:37 Post Show
---
Links:
Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly
Send us feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments
https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Videos
Getting started with Linux: • Getting Started with Linux, here's th...
PewDiePie's video: • I installed Linux (so should you)
Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: • PewDiePie Switches to Linux – Linux E...
Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question
https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/
https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/
https://osuosl.org/donate/
Pybricks
https://pybricks.com/
https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth
Support the show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership
---
#Linux #OpenSource #Podcast
Other Videos By Destination Linux
Other Statistics
B.E.S.T Statistics For Destination Linux
Currently, Destination Linux has 14,915 views for B.E.S.T across 3 videos. His channel currently has around 3 hours worth of content for B.E.S.T, making up less than 0.65% of the total overall content on Destination Linux's YouTube channel.