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 (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/aebca52a-84df-4a31-a1e2-cb9c0526eb21.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://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 (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly) Send us feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Videos Getting started with Linux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc) PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0) Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 (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://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/) https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/ (https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/) https://osuosl.org/donate/ (https://osuosl.org/donate/) Pybricks https://pybricks.com/ (https://pybricks.com/) https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth (https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth) Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)