Want To Save The Planet? Install Linux! DistroTube
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Date: 2022-03-30
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Advik
well, I like linux but, u did miss a few things,
1. new macoses have actually got optimisations, and the old software (Sierra and Mojave ) are still given security updates, so, its actually not that bad (my 2017 MacBook Air actually felt faster on big Sur). now, It is not as good as linux, but I believe there are ways to actually run linux on Mac by removing the MacOS partitions etc. this is at least better than windows because Macs have much greater security, privacy etc. pick your own poison.
2.modern Ios versions actually do run on older iPhones (iPhone 6 still has iOS 14 I believe). this is many times better than android. apple supports hardware for 5-8 years (includes security updates for older oses) on all its products.
I believe that 5-8 years is a good life-span for e-products, because, by that time, even the softwares themselves become too resource heavy and become a hassle to run.
Although, I will dock apple for the fact that everything way to locked down and its too hard a lay person to do, even with help. windows gets points for that.
Linux is better with this and I think it should be the future (or companies should learn from linux), but, linux needs to become more mainstream with more apps etc. some people just need proprietary software (like u have also mentioned in the past) due to work, or just stuff straight doesn't work with linux.
Hopefully, linux grows faster and faster in the future and more and more professional software (unity game engine etc) comes to Linus proper on all distros
I will try my best to try out linux on bare metal one day, I might even switch. but I will probs only do that once the above point becomes true.
funnily enough, the above point was the reason that smartphone makers (like blackberry) went out of business (due to lack of apps and programs). the same thing is with linux, but here, things are only getting better. once the above point gets satisfied, I am confident that everyone will switch over to linux
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well, I like linux but, u did miss a few things,
1. new macoses have actually got optimisations, and the old software (Sierra and Mojave ) are still given security updates, so, its actually not that bad (my 2017 MacBook Air actually felt faster on big Sur). now, It is not as good as linux, but I believe there are ways to actually run linux on Mac by removing the MacOS partitions etc. this is at least better than windows because Macs have much greater security, privacy etc. pick your own poison.
2.modern Ios versions actually do run on older iPhones (iPhone 6 still has iOS 14 I believe). this is many times better than android. apple supports hardware for 5-8 years (includes security updates for older oses) on all its products.
I believe that 5-8 years is a good life-span for e-products, because, by that time, even the softwares themselves become too resource heavy and become a hassle to run.
Although, I will dock apple for the fact that everything way to locked down and its too hard a lay person to do, even with help. windows gets points for that.
Linux is better with this and I think it should be the future (or companies should learn from linux), but, linux needs to become more mainstream with more apps etc. some people just need proprietary software (like u have also mentioned in the past) due to work, or just stuff straight doesn't work with linux.
Hopefully, linux grows faster and faster in the future and more and more professional software (unity game engine etc) comes to Linus proper on all distros
I will try my best to try out linux on bare metal one day, I might even switch. but I will probs only do that once the above point becomes true.
funnily enough, the above point was the reason that smartphone makers (like blackberry) went out of business (due to lack of apps and programs). the same thing is with linux, but here, things are only getting better. once the above point gets satisfied, I am confident that everyone will switch over to linux
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ZonNoDon
Pretty much. Linux actually gives the user a reason to KEEP their junk, instead of replacing it every six/seven years or so. Unlike Windows, Linux can actually run on old hardware and do it efficiently and smoothly as well. And let's not forget about the system restore discs and backup storage drives! Windows forces users to replace their operating system discs after every new installment of the Windows franchise. While Linux doesn't do this at all, thus saving users time and MONEY!!!!
Another point to hammer at, is the hypocrisy of the supposed college aged activists. Whom are nothing but a bunch of wishful idealists, they haven't yet prove their worth of being one. And they won't until they make the sacrifice and learnt to become one. Like these hipsters need to DROP Apple and start using Linux operated stuff instead. Like these people need to stop wasting their money on replacement phones and laptops and go for one and done products. Like their own parents would do, or have done for decades. And there's no way in hell someone like me could ever use a Mac at home. My money would be better spent upgrading my gpu and cpu, instead.
And since money is the big issue for a lot of things, these younger folks need to educated on why they should think with their wallet. A factor that comes to play when struggling with living in a apartment, let alone independently from parents. With these issues, no one should be dumb enough to repeat mistakes constantly of wasting their money on replacing devices that really DON'T need to be replaced at all. You have to be a careless gutless gullible sucker to keep falling for Apple's tricks like that. Like goddamn this generation...!
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Pretty much. Linux actually gives the user a reason to KEEP their junk, instead of replacing it every six/seven years or so. Unlike Windows, Linux can actually run on old hardware and do it efficiently and smoothly as well. And let's not forget about the system restore discs and backup storage drives! Windows forces users to replace their operating system discs after every new installment of the Windows franchise. While Linux doesn't do this at all, thus saving users time and MONEY!!!!
Another point to hammer at, is the hypocrisy of the supposed college aged activists. Whom are nothing but a bunch of wishful idealists, they haven't yet prove their worth of being one. And they won't until they make the sacrifice and learnt to become one. Like these hipsters need to DROP Apple and start using Linux operated stuff instead. Like these people need to stop wasting their money on replacement phones and laptops and go for one and done products. Like their own parents would do, or have done for decades. And there's no way in hell someone like me could ever use a Mac at home. My money would be better spent upgrading my gpu and cpu, instead.
And since money is the big issue for a lot of things, these younger folks need to educated on why they should think with their wallet. A factor that comes to play when struggling with living in a apartment, let alone independently from parents. With these issues, no one should be dumb enough to repeat mistakes constantly of wasting their money on replacing devices that really DON'T need to be replaced at all. You have to be a careless gutless gullible sucker to keep falling for Apple's tricks like that. Like goddamn this generation...!
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TheAlucard63
And it is not just eco friendly!
My daily computer: Used Thinpad T460 Running Mint Mate ==> Bought it for 250 euros used
My wife computer: Old Thinkpad with -shitty- 4th gen Pentium, upgraded with SSD and running Linux Mint Mate ==> Given for free by her former company (it was unusable with Windows 7 and all the crapwares on it)
My htpc: Minimalist NUC with Pentium Silver J5005 running Libreelec (only computer I bought new for years...I paid somthing like 280 euros with SSD and ram included)
My retrogaming computer: Optiplex 3020 mff running Batocera Linux ==> Bought it used for 120 euros and used 2 used PS2 controllers with USB adapters to make a dream console...
Total paid for 4 fully functional computers: 250+120+280+20 euros SSD= 670 euros
Price of the cheapest mac (mac mini): 799 euros...
Linux is eco friendly and linux is also a good way to save money!
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And it is not just eco friendly!
My daily computer: Used Thinpad T460 Running Mint Mate ==> Bought it for 250 euros used
My wife computer: Old Thinkpad with -shitty- 4th gen Pentium, upgraded with SSD and running Linux Mint Mate ==> Given for free by her former company (it was unusable with Windows 7 and all the crapwares on it)
My htpc: Minimalist NUC with Pentium Silver J5005 running Libreelec (only computer I bought new for years...I paid somthing like 280 euros with SSD and ram included)
My retrogaming computer: Optiplex 3020 mff running Batocera Linux ==> Bought it used for 120 euros and used 2 used PS2 controllers with USB adapters to make a dream console...
Total paid for 4 fully functional computers: 250+120+280+20 euros SSD= 670 euros
Price of the cheapest mac (mac mini): 799 euros...
Linux is eco friendly and linux is also a good way to save money!
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Sami
I really do not want to offend anyone here. But it has to be said.
We also need to stop playing heavy games all day. The hardware consumes much more energy this way and permanent heat reduces its life drastically.
It's a very unnecessary lifestyle. Well, I'm not saying we have to stop playing games at all. But excessive gaming does not give us real luck either, just illusion. Time has to be managed and we can still go outside and breathe the forest air to feel (more) free inside. And if you want to save the planet, possibly reduce using IT-devices such as PCs.
Nevertheless I like Linux pretty much. And I wish you all the best. You can achieve so much big things. Believe in yourself and fight your demons. And to be honest, the nature is actually a source that keeps us alive, please don't forget that! Peace! :)
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I really do not want to offend anyone here. But it has to be said.
We also need to stop playing heavy games all day. The hardware consumes much more energy this way and permanent heat reduces its life drastically.
It's a very unnecessary lifestyle. Well, I'm not saying we have to stop playing games at all. But excessive gaming does not give us real luck either, just illusion. Time has to be managed and we can still go outside and breathe the forest air to feel (more) free inside. And if you want to save the planet, possibly reduce using IT-devices such as PCs.
Nevertheless I like Linux pretty much. And I wish you all the best. You can achieve so much big things. Believe in yourself and fight your demons. And to be honest, the nature is actually a source that keeps us alive, please don't forget that! Peace! :)
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Scott
Thanks for this video, DT! I have 3 old PCs that were just collecting dust when the pandemic started. I thought maybe I could update them for my kids to use for remote learning. Well these obviously weren't going to run windoze so that's when I looked into GNU/Linux...and my Linux journey began. :) I'm having fun learning something new and have a different distro running on each machine. The oldest machine I have was built in 2002 and currently runs antiX Linux 32-bit...runs great and I even multitask on it if I run TUI and/or lightweight GUI apps (MOC to play my mp3s, while sending email using Claws mail, checking the latest RSS feeds on Newsboat while downloading podcasts on Podboat). I'm so glad that these machines did not end up in a landfill.
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Thanks for this video, DT! I have 3 old PCs that were just collecting dust when the pandemic started. I thought maybe I could update them for my kids to use for remote learning. Well these obviously weren't going to run windoze so that's when I looked into GNU/Linux...and my Linux journey began. :) I'm having fun learning something new and have a different distro running on each machine. The oldest machine I have was built in 2002 and currently runs antiX Linux 32-bit...runs great and I even multitask on it if I run TUI and/or lightweight GUI apps (MOC to play my mp3s, while sending email using Claws mail, checking the latest RSS feeds on Newsboat while downloading podcasts on Podboat). I'm so glad that these machines did not end up in a landfill.
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Zszywek
To be honest a single person can't do a lot - is surely is some small part but actually the best you can do to decrease your carbon footprint is to not make the new people. The ones that really impact the environment are the big corporations which mostly don't care about the world at all and only do the things they are obligated to do, if al least they are being done. Also, be aware of the greenwashing - sometimes the companies tend to show very proudly how good their behaviour is for the environment while in fact it can be sometimes even worse then standard way to do the thing so the thing they do is not expensive but looks env-friendly
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To be honest a single person can't do a lot - is surely is some small part but actually the best you can do to decrease your carbon footprint is to not make the new people. The ones that really impact the environment are the big corporations which mostly don't care about the world at all and only do the things they are obligated to do, if al least they are being done. Also, be aware of the greenwashing - sometimes the companies tend to show very proudly how good their behaviour is for the environment while in fact it can be sometimes even worse then standard way to do the thing so the thing they do is not expensive but looks env-friendly
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prakash
To hell with the windows and Mac books..I am using Linux for a long time now.. almost tried all flavours of distros with variety of desktop environments.. even if I try one Linux distro with one desktop like gnome,kde etc still I can run almost 300 + days varieties of distros with good support forums.. only to use machines to video chats,watching movies,online classes,few notes and Libre office why to buy new machines..no idea..Linux is lot user friendly nowadays. Still many technical guys working in software is afraid of it..nice points and awesome presentation of Linux.. kudos.. love for Linux from India..
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To hell with the windows and Mac books..I am using Linux for a long time now.. almost tried all flavours of distros with variety of desktop environments.. even if I try one Linux distro with one desktop like gnome,kde etc still I can run almost 300 + days varieties of distros with good support forums.. only to use machines to video chats,watching movies,online classes,few notes and Libre office why to buy new machines..no idea..Linux is lot user friendly nowadays. Still many technical guys working in software is afraid of it..nice points and awesome presentation of Linux.. kudos.. love for Linux from India..
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Ertun-
I'm a frugal vegan environmentalist from Turkey. My family and I are still using our 16 year-old desktop PC (AMD Sempron 64bit 2.1 Ghz single-core processor, 2 GB 400 Mhz DDR RAM), 11 year-old netbook, 10 year-old laptop and 8 year-old laptop thanks to Linux Mint MATE, Linux Mint XFCE and Lubuntu. I decided to install Linux on them after Microsoft ended support for Windows 7. We can easily afford a brand new computer but we don't need it for now. If we ever buy one in the near future, we'll probably install Linux on it too. We don't miss using Windows.
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I'm a frugal vegan environmentalist from Turkey. My family and I are still using our 16 year-old desktop PC (AMD Sempron 64bit 2.1 Ghz single-core processor, 2 GB 400 Mhz DDR RAM), 11 year-old netbook, 10 year-old laptop and 8 year-old laptop thanks to Linux Mint MATE, Linux Mint XFCE and Lubuntu. I decided to install Linux on them after Microsoft ended support for Windows 7. We can easily afford a brand new computer but we don't need it for now. If we ever buy one in the near future, we'll probably install Linux on it too. We don't miss using Windows.
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Tai
Wow, three years only, the main family computer runs 3rd gen Core i7 and this Linux rig for my personal use runs 3rd gen Core i3. Of course I run Arch/Qtile setup on it so it is smooth, takes about 20 seconds to reboot. Linux is gold for my computing. The iPhones though have got some of the longest support of modern smartphones (don't spoil your good fight by using FUD). On smartphones it's the Android OEMs that kill phones quicker.
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Wow, three years only, the main family computer runs 3rd gen Core i7 and this Linux rig for my personal use runs 3rd gen Core i3. Of course I run Arch/Qtile setup on it so it is smooth, takes about 20 seconds to reboot. Linux is gold for my computing. The iPhones though have got some of the longest support of modern smartphones (don't spoil your good fight by using FUD). On smartphones it's the Android OEMs that kill phones quicker.
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Murphy1138
All for saving old tech, but newer video codecs and web content need better CPUs than ancient core 2 duos. Not to mention the dates design and weak battery-s of old tech. Better to update to an 11 gen or 5900 amd today and ride it for 5 years plus and have a modern design. Old laptop have bad trackpads and screens, with the exception of some think pads you SOL on that front too.
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All for saving old tech, but newer video codecs and web content need better CPUs than ancient core 2 duos. Not to mention the dates design and weak battery-s of old tech. Better to update to an 11 gen or 5900 amd today and ride it for 5 years plus and have a modern design. Old laptop have bad trackpads and screens, with the exception of some think pads you SOL on that front too.
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