#368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux?


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Our objective for this Back To Basics series is to update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years and to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users who want to adopt Linux for their day-to-day computing needs. Today: What is Linux and Why Linux?

Episode 368 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux?
00:15 Introduction
01:57 Distro hopping to PopOS
05:34 and Ubuntu 19.04
10:05 and Ubuntu MATE 19.04
12:04 and Ubuntu Budgie
13:06 and Scientific Linux
13:54 Cleaning up DropBox
17:51 Last time on 'Back to Basics'
19:16 What is Linux?
20:50 Why Linux?
22:53 Try before you commit
24:08 Multiple sources of support
27:28 Linux is better-supported, safer, and more secure
30:11 Linux is a modern operating system for for any kind of user
32:36 Comparing restoring Windows vs. Linux
34:48 Linux and its applications are developed by its users
37:16 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:21 End