419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya

video: https://youtu.be/tSc1HwpPRek

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.

Forum Discussion Thread

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net

Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com

Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc
  
  
  • PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0
  
  
  • Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4
  
  


• 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
  
  
  • https://store.tuxdigital.com/