Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux

Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Windows, and they cannot afford to upgrade their hardware. Linux is not just their only choice but also their best choice. Sometimes, though, it's the myths about Linux that stand in the way. In this episode we hope to dispel some of those myths. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux · Top 5 Myths About Linux 01:29 Bill's computer upgrades 04:53 5 myths about Linux 06:18 Myth 1: Linux Is Difficult To Use 06:59 Linux setup in the old days woes 08:26 Today's experience 09:33 Setup today 11:57 Larry's Windows 11 install approx 2 hours 12:48 Larry's Ubuntu Cinnamon install under 30 minutes 13:49 Bill's Windows 11 install for games 1hr 23min 14:52 Bill's Bazzite install 23 min. Ubuntu 24.04 install 13 min 16:46 If you discount Microsoft's constant pressure to buy software, using the computer is about the same on Windows or Linux 18:01 Myth 2: Linux Has Too Few Application Programs 31:43 Myth 3: There Are Too Many Different Linux Versions 42:57 Myth 4: Linux Is Obsolete Because It's Old 46:50 Myth 5: Linux Is 100% Secure 51:43 Summary 53:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen,

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Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux is an episode from Going Linux by Larry Bushey.

This episode is 53:60 long.

This episode was published on Dec 20, 2024.

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