New Linux Users Should Be Given Ubuntu Rather Than Choice DistroTube
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Date: 2022-03-30
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itech
My way of introducing new users is similar to DistroTube's. The first thing I do is I ask new users a couple of very simple questions: -How tech savvy are you?-, -What do you do with your PC?-, and -Are you more familiar with Windows or MacOS?-. The first question is supposed to tell me how careful and verbose I would need to explain certain concepts, the second question lets me know if Linux can perform their tasks, and the third question allows me decide whether they should use something like ElementaryOS, Mint, or Ubuntu. I just present them with the distro I think will be the best option for them just to keep it simple. I help them out with the installation by telling them exactly what to do and by helping them out when something goes wrong. I want them to learn, so I make them do most of the clicking, but I guide them heavily through the process. After that, I sit down with the new user and let them play around with their new operating system and I provide guidance on stuff they will get stuck on like how to operate this familiar, but still different UI, how to install software, and how to use any alternative software. I slowly introduce them to new concepts and compare them to how they used to do stuff. Eventually, the new user will become comfortable and self-sufficient with their new OS and if they seem they just want to use their system to get something done and just put their PC away without a thought, I leave them be, but if they express interest to learn even more, then I give them challenges and I introduce them to all of the Linux communities we talk about here. This is how I introduce new users and it has worked out well.
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My way of introducing new users is similar to DistroTube's. The first thing I do is I ask new users a couple of very simple questions: -How tech savvy are you?-, -What do you do with your PC?-, and -Are you more familiar with Windows or MacOS?-. The first question is supposed to tell me how careful and verbose I would need to explain certain concepts, the second question lets me know if Linux can perform their tasks, and the third question allows me decide whether they should use something like ElementaryOS, Mint, or Ubuntu. I just present them with the distro I think will be the best option for them just to keep it simple. I help them out with the installation by telling them exactly what to do and by helping them out when something goes wrong. I want them to learn, so I make them do most of the clicking, but I guide them heavily through the process. After that, I sit down with the new user and let them play around with their new operating system and I provide guidance on stuff they will get stuck on like how to operate this familiar, but still different UI, how to install software, and how to use any alternative software. I slowly introduce them to new concepts and compare them to how they used to do stuff. Eventually, the new user will become comfortable and self-sufficient with their new OS and if they seem they just want to use their system to get something done and just put their PC away without a thought, I leave them be, but if they express interest to learn even more, then I give them challenges and I introduce them to all of the Linux communities we talk about here. This is how I introduce new users and it has worked out well.
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Michael
This is true about people who are new to ANYTHING. To a person with no criteria for success, there's nothing so overwhelming as a long list of options. The Paradox Of Choice is something even experts face, but it's stronger in people with no way of knowing how to choose.
Ubuntu wasn't my first choice of distro, but it was the first one I tried that would actually install. I used MS-DOS 3.3 through 6.2, Windows 3.1 through 10, and OS/2 3.0 through eComStation. I even tried BeOS but it didn't like my video card. Throughout that time, I tried several Linux distros, and install always failed. Same was true of Solaris. So when I put Dapper Drake on my PC in (probably) 2007 and it actually booted from the metal, I never looked back.
The community was the reason I looked into Ubuntu at all. I'd given up on Linux and thought I'd have to move to Windows full-time when IBM full-on abandoned OS/2, but there was so much help available I figured I'd try one more time. I knew Linux was a different paradigm and I'd need people behind me.
I'm still on Ubuntu. I haven't found a reason to change. The only thing I do differently is I pare it down. I do a minimal install and switch to i3wm. I may switch to a -hard- distro eventually.
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This is true about people who are new to ANYTHING. To a person with no criteria for success, there's nothing so overwhelming as a long list of options. The Paradox Of Choice is something even experts face, but it's stronger in people with no way of knowing how to choose.
Ubuntu wasn't my first choice of distro, but it was the first one I tried that would actually install. I used MS-DOS 3.3 through 6.2, Windows 3.1 through 10, and OS/2 3.0 through eComStation. I even tried BeOS but it didn't like my video card. Throughout that time, I tried several Linux distros, and install always failed. Same was true of Solaris. So when I put Dapper Drake on my PC in (probably) 2007 and it actually booted from the metal, I never looked back.
The community was the reason I looked into Ubuntu at all. I'd given up on Linux and thought I'd have to move to Windows full-time when IBM full-on abandoned OS/2, but there was so much help available I figured I'd try one more time. I knew Linux was a different paradigm and I'd need people behind me.
I'm still on Ubuntu. I haven't found a reason to change. The only thing I do differently is I pare it down. I do a minimal install and switch to i3wm. I may switch to a -hard- distro eventually.
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NullError404
thanks to anthony from LTT i was considering for like 9 months if i should switch. one day after windows update i blue screened during boot. that was last draw. i knew my gear is fine. i ran many tests like memtest64, aida64, cinebench... etc all showed everything fine. plus no part is older than 2018.
i than did switch to linux. but not to pop os like they showed in video. would probs make more sense as i game, BUT i did research before i even instaled a VM with it. ALL of the guides i found had ubuntu /arch guides plus sometimes some extra. i didnt know about how distros work and that pop os is built on ubuntu with some difrent installers and terminals an stuff.
i do not regret going to ubuntu. end of the day i can replicate pop os to the T with some work. but i dont see a need too. i custimized my own desktop enviorment and its fine. i actualy like how minimal gnome stuff looks after looking at other ones. end of the day this elitism helps stuff to grow. but its also a toxic gatekeeper. if i wasnt so stuborn i probs would not come to linux thanks to all the elitism i saw in forums.
love brother
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thanks to anthony from LTT i was considering for like 9 months if i should switch. one day after windows update i blue screened during boot. that was last draw. i knew my gear is fine. i ran many tests like memtest64, aida64, cinebench... etc all showed everything fine. plus no part is older than 2018.
i than did switch to linux. but not to pop os like they showed in video. would probs make more sense as i game, BUT i did research before i even instaled a VM with it. ALL of the guides i found had ubuntu /arch guides plus sometimes some extra. i didnt know about how distros work and that pop os is built on ubuntu with some difrent installers and terminals an stuff.
i do not regret going to ubuntu. end of the day i can replicate pop os to the T with some work. but i dont see a need too. i custimized my own desktop enviorment and its fine. i actualy like how minimal gnome stuff looks after looking at other ones. end of the day this elitism helps stuff to grow. but its also a toxic gatekeeper. if i wasnt so stuborn i probs would not come to linux thanks to all the elitism i saw in forums.
love brother
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Reuben
When I introduce people to Linux, it is general 2 types of person the Consumer type and the Geek Type. Both types I start on Ubuntu or Kubuntu depending on the person. Now generally the Consumer type If I left them alone they would still be on the same version I set them up with ten years down the road because all they want is their computer to turn on and work, that's it. The Geek type like myself, I would still start on Ubuntu, and I know they would go out and do their own research and eventually try other distributions and experiment because it is what we enjoy and it is in our nature. I myself started on Mandrake 8.0 and I have gone back and fourth through many distributions. These days I running Kubuntu Devuan, and Open Indiana. Oh, and a Chromebook as well if that counts. Though I have my main stayers I still like trying different distributions because it is fun.
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When I introduce people to Linux, it is general 2 types of person the Consumer type and the Geek Type. Both types I start on Ubuntu or Kubuntu depending on the person. Now generally the Consumer type If I left them alone they would still be on the same version I set them up with ten years down the road because all they want is their computer to turn on and work, that's it. The Geek type like myself, I would still start on Ubuntu, and I know they would go out and do their own research and eventually try other distributions and experiment because it is what we enjoy and it is in our nature. I myself started on Mandrake 8.0 and I have gone back and fourth through many distributions. These days I running Kubuntu Devuan, and Open Indiana. Oh, and a Chromebook as well if that counts. Though I have my main stayers I still like trying different distributions because it is fun.
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Alejandro
I like Kubuntu, I tried Linux Mint three or 4 years ago before Valve did its magic, it wasn't bad but well because of how gaming was back them I didn't like the experience at all. Ubuntu I didn't like the visual environment and I didn't like gnome too. Kde Plasma was a sweet candy for me in adition with the current gaming situation on linux in which I'm able to play most of my favorite games [yay now it's possible]. I tried Manjaro, it was nice too but I still find most tutorials for Ubuntu so yeap I like Kubuntu the most a newie on Linux.
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I like Kubuntu, I tried Linux Mint three or 4 years ago before Valve did its magic, it wasn't bad but well because of how gaming was back them I didn't like the experience at all. Ubuntu I didn't like the visual environment and I didn't like gnome too. Kde Plasma was a sweet candy for me in adition with the current gaming situation on linux in which I'm able to play most of my favorite games [yay now it's possible]. I tried Manjaro, it was nice too but I still find most tutorials for Ubuntu so yeap I like Kubuntu the most a newie on Linux.
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KrisAlex
Hey DT, i am such person who do no like changes. Once i adopt Ubuntu LTS i am not interested in distro hopping, i love its wide variety of apps Ubuntu LTS offers, its great and wide hardware support Ubuntu LTS offers, this means once it is all working smoothly, properly and stable, i will not be changing anything i if works for me. i want stable reliable computer set up once, but working for years ahead will make me super happy, without constant tinkering :-), but this is me, myself, this is my own personal opinion.
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Hey DT, i am such person who do no like changes. Once i adopt Ubuntu LTS i am not interested in distro hopping, i love its wide variety of apps Ubuntu LTS offers, its great and wide hardware support Ubuntu LTS offers, this means once it is all working smoothly, properly and stable, i will not be changing anything i if works for me. i want stable reliable computer set up once, but working for years ahead will make me super happy, without constant tinkering :-), but this is me, myself, this is my own personal opinion.
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Clubberdude
Started with Ubuntu, running Windows in a virtual machine. Have very much enjoyed it so far. Probably a fair comment (although somewhat tongue in cheek), given the range of distributions out there. I wanted to start and get to learn one distro before looking at others and settled on Ubuntu. Ubuntu seems pretty user friendly to new-to-linux users (imo), and has the added advantage of feeling somewhat different to windows.
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Started with Ubuntu, running Windows in a virtual machine. Have very much enjoyed it so far. Probably a fair comment (although somewhat tongue in cheek), given the range of distributions out there. I wanted to start and get to learn one distro before looking at others and settled on Ubuntu. Ubuntu seems pretty user friendly to new-to-linux users (imo), and has the added advantage of feeling somewhat different to windows.
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Robert
I agree with that.
even if your distro is better doesn't matter how many use it.
has a DEV I can tell ya some of the best software and sometimes hardware out there most people ether don't use or even know about.
Ubuntu is a good first OS for people I hade it before and altho it wasn't for me it was easy and had a lot of info when it came to support stuff.
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I agree with that.
even if your distro is better doesn't matter how many use it.
has a DEV I can tell ya some of the best software and sometimes hardware out there most people ether don't use or even know about.
Ubuntu is a good first OS for people I hade it before and altho it wasn't for me it was easy and had a lot of info when it came to support stuff.
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FeedScrn
I had good performance from ubuntu. Rock solid. There are a couple of things that bother me about it though: 1) For some reason, I cannot get a second monitor to run very well... Maybe it's just me? 2) ubuntu in its new desktop - does not have a built-in desktop launcher... // Maybe new users will not notice these things? Hopefully.
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I had good performance from ubuntu. Rock solid. There are a couple of things that bother me about it though: 1) For some reason, I cannot get a second monitor to run very well... Maybe it's just me? 2) ubuntu in its new desktop - does not have a built-in desktop launcher... // Maybe new users will not notice these things? Hopefully.
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Jonathon
Why does Linux break if you try to update too many packages all at once?
While I agree that of course it should be ubuntu based, the base ubuntu OS has always been pretty bad for new users IMHO. A complete tech illiterate wants a Mac OS or Windows like environment not something with some random ubuntu experiment of a UI.
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Why does Linux break if you try to update too many packages all at once?
While I agree that of course it should be ubuntu based, the base ubuntu OS has always been pretty bad for new users IMHO. A complete tech illiterate wants a Mac OS or Windows like environment not something with some random ubuntu experiment of a UI.
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