419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya
419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya  
Podcast: Destination Linux
Published On: Mon May 12 2025
Description: 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/