@ignskeletons
Lifetime Windows user who just switched to Linux Mint for the last 2 weeks. It's crazy how it actually feels like my computer is working for ME instead of serving me ads in the taskbar, shaming me for switching browsers or search engines, pre-installing bloatware like Candy Crush, etc. Linux just works to make your life easier and achieve your goals with no ulterior motives. Just bliss.
@BrianHall-Oklahoma
I switched to Linux Mint when Windows 11 said my PC wasn't "good enough" for Windows 11. It performs better with Linux Mint than it did with Windows 10, so thanks Microsoft for pushing me away from Windows.
@larrysmall3521
If a kernel update breaks a driver, all you have to do is reboot with the previous kernel. It is trivial to do, just select advanced option and select the previous kernel when you reboot. Many time a new kernel with a problem driver will be updated soon after with a fix.
@matthewjohnswan
18:03 A much easier way of testing different Linux distros, is to install 'Ventoy' on a usb drive. You can then just copy all of the ISO files onto the same drive and boot whichever one you want to test using the Ventoy menu. I have about 9 installed on a 128 gb usb drive and there is still 88 gb free.
@thorn3377
Not a full blown Linux user yet. But I have 2 cents to add about USB camera's, mic's and mixers. Most motherboards only have 2 USB channels regardless of how many jacks they give you. Mic's Mixers and cameras use a lot of USB bandwidth. My setup includes 1 Yeti USB mic and 4 USB cameras. To make it run I had to add a PCIe 4 channel USB extender. Reducing some of your USB loading by adding more real USB channels might help get around some problems.
@lollolz-w2n
The best part of the video was the acknowledgment that basically nobody will run into these very specific problems, a lot of content creators forget that not everybody uses super specific hardware/software that no other user uses.
@walbergforged9044
I've been on Linux full time for two years now and recently had to install Windows 11 for a family member and I forgot how terrible it is. Got so used to getting any program I need in the command line without installers and ads and searching a stupid website for the download link. Linux is just so much more peaceful for me as my arch is the same configuration I want on all my machines and nothing is added or taken away without me choosing to.
@sweetsunnybuns
Very good comment on using the thumb drives for experiments. I’ve never actually unplugged my internal drive as well but can appreciate the prudence. Thanks for sharing your experiences. ❤
@dlbrooks2658
9 months on kubuntu on 4 desktops with mint22.1 on a 13 year old laptop. just bought a new windows laptop and is now on kubuntu.
@paulpentz4485
My first thought when the update broke things was "Timeshift is your friend".Go back to the previous version and you're good to go until they fix the update.
@Fred-oliveiriks
Ubuntu releases major versions every 6 months. And every 2 years releases an LTS version. When people want stability, they go to LTS versions. Linuxmint versions are always based on ubuntu LTS. So nothing comes "first" to mint as "testing" purposes. Absolutely no drivers or software come sooner to mint, it's actually the opposite (check kernel versions, mint is way behind..still based on ubuntu 24.04).Anyway, kernel updates are sensitive yes...and it sucks when they break something. On mint update manager if you click "view/linux kernels", you can install a more recent kernel, sometimes it can fix something for you, but the kernel won't be as new as ubuntu current one anyway (which is 6.14 at this time). You get 6.11 at max, on mint.
@ozoak
I moved to Mint 2 years ago. Wiped my Windows SSD 2 months after I jumped. My one piece of advice would be: don't update unless something is broken or you need to, unlike Windows Linux will never force you to update or nag you about it. If you do want to update but you're worried about disrupting your stable system: force a Timeshift backup, then update and if it goes sideways somehow, just restore that backup.
@SteelWolf13
I'd suggest formating the Thumb drive with Ventoy. Then put all the OS versions you want to try. That way you just have to reboot and reboot on the drive to the next OS.
@mickgibson370
I put Linux Mint on a clients' laptop after I put Windows 11 two times! The memory was not enough, it wanted 32 gigs and I had 8 gigs! It speeded up the laptop!
@nosbig98
Been a Linux user for more than 25 years, most of that as a Debian user. You are one of the few folks that is honest about the fact that issues with drivers are often the fault of hardware manufacturers not providing drivers or information for the kernel devs to build the drivers. Debian is the father distro of Ubuntu and the grandfather of Mint. My only suggestion, and you touched on it, is to evaluate the compatibility of your hardware is, ideally before you buy. Using a USB stick to test drive it is a great option to offer. Thanks for being a genuine and honest take on your journey to Linux.
@JamieStuff
A minor nit to pick... Ubuntu is based on Debian. Anyway, my only observation on your setup for this video is that this microphone picks up a bit more room noise (reverb). Other than that, it looked and sounded really good.
@billgrey
Yeah, Linux Mint is really solid. Been on it for 4 years now without incident. It does feel like home. Tried at least 8 other distros..... but I finally came back to Mint and have stayed with it.
@johnwells2261
👍👍👍👍👍👍 Being a sound critic.... sounds great. Video is clear and clean.... a small amount of difference in color temp and contrast levels are slightly different. If you hadn't said you were using something else for recording I wouldn't have really noticed.
@danielclark6033
Glad you've had an overall good experience with Linux so far. Glad to have another content creator who's switched to Linux :) One question -- Have you tried rolling back your LMint Kernel version? - If newer kernels haven't fixed the HDMI output issue, then I bet rolling back to the previous version would get it working again for ya.
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