Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Windows, and they cannot afford to upgrade their hardware. Linux is not just their only choice but also their best choice. Sometimes, though, it's the myths about Linux that stand in the way. In this episode we hope to dispel some of those myths.

Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux

01:29 Bill's computer upgrades

04:53 5 myths about Linux

06:18 Myth 1: Linux Is Difficult To Use

06:59 Linux setup in the old days woes

08:26 Today's experience

09:33 Setup today

11:57 Larry's Windows 11 install approx 2 hours

12:48 Larry's Ubuntu Cinnamon install under 30 minutes

13:49 Bill's Windows 11 install for games 1hr 23min

14:52 Bill's Bazzite install 23 min. Ubuntu 24.04 install 13 min

16:46 If you discount Microsoft's constant pressure to buy software, using the computer is about the same on Windows or Linux

18:01 Myth 2: Linux Has Too Few Application Programs

31:43 Myth 3: There Are Too Many Different Linux Versions

42:57 Myth 4: Linux Is Obsolete Because It's Old

46:50 Myth 5: Linux Is 100% Secure

51:43 Summary

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53:60 End