Please Stop Using These Linux Distros..

We need to stop using Linux distributions like these.. we're talking LinuxFX and Wubuntu. Linux is not Windows and doesn't have the capability of helping users transition from one to another. Let's discuss why.

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[MrBobWareham]

I have moved to Linux Mint Debian edition and I love it, but you do have to be prepared to adapt, it is not Windows, but that is why you move, to do better to stop being spied on to have freedom to change your desktop to look the way you want it, I don't see the point in using something that is a copy look alike!!!

[kellypainter]

Putting Windows 11 theme on Linux is like smearing shit on a Ferrari

[technoWZ]

We should respect every users choice, and not tell them what they can and cannot use, because that is what Linux is all about, freedom, choice, liberty, privacy, etc.

But I do agree with most of your points, especially the misleading part, I definitely think a Windows themed Linux distro, it can be misleading. I've been using Wubuntu and it runs fine on my PC, and I love the theme and UI, but the database leaks ARE SCARY!!! I would hate to pay $35 and then have my data leaked to the dark web and third parties. I would not pay for Wubuntu, and it does not seem crippled if you do not pay for the premium version. However, I do give credit where it is due, the UI looks so dangerously close to Windows 11's, and the inclusion of co-pilot is nice in my opinion.

I think Wubuntu is for people who want Windows 11 without actually buying a Windows 11 computer, or your like me and you HATE Windows 11 with a passion so much you simply won't upgrade to it (I won't), so I guess my only choice, if thats the case, is Wubuntu, or some other Windows like Linux distro such as Zorin OS or Linux Mint. I don't run Wine in Linux, I use Linux native software, because that makes more sense than running all your Windows apps through some sort of compatibility layer.

Maybe when LINUX FX fixes the database leaks and proves they can be trusted, maybe, just maybe, I will consider paying $35 to support the project, but until then, I AM NOT PAYING FOR IT!

[nord]

Just dual boot (from two different drives preferably)...

[terryleach]

I tried both the W10 (Cinnamon) and W11 (Plasma) version out for grins. I was disappointed with both to say the least. Although they look like windows I got turned off by constant pop ups encouraging me to purchase the key, a perceivable lag when moving the mouse to select things and the fact that when I tried to install a SDR program it loaded WINE but my SDR receiver was not recognized. The PC has an 8th gen Intel processor, 16GB of memory and NVMe SSD. While it looks very good I will say W10 works much better. I'm going back to MX23 with KDE and W10 on a separate SSD.

[SavvyNik]

What alternative Linux distro would you recommend to Windows users??

[BigFunnyGiant]

It’s weird hearing someone besides him say “me Mutahar” when he’s saying that, it’s a shorter form of “it’s me Mutahar”, he’s not saying me is part of his name. That being said, if I didn’t know that I might be confused about it too.

As far as the difference the websites explain the differences. Though I don’t trust that they’re telling the entire truth.

[mictreful]

I moved to Linux to get away from winders

[KadriZA]

I am a linux user, I use 100% linux at work, and 100% windows at home, I love both, use both, no problem with either of em

[BenitoF]

You're absolutely right!
I switched from Win7 to MX Linux and I'm happy with that. Never looked back. The only thing I've missed was the mouse Win7 pointer. (but got that covered shortly after)
And now I'm just waiting for a video from you with a title like: "Cosmic is coming to debian"
That would be great!

[existentialbaby]

It's imperative to know the purpose these distros are made for, the creator can tell better.

[MmntechCa]

The best thing about Linux is anyone can make a distro. The worst thing about Linux is anyone can make a distro. I suspect a lot of people using stuff like Wubuntu are those who have above average computer knowledge, and have an elderly parent or relative with an older PC that doesn't support Windows 11. On the surface it seems like a good idea. It's looks familiar and they'll at least get security updates. Then the problems start when they go try using some old ass piece of Windows software they "can't live without", and WINE pitches a hissy fit about dependencies and that. Your average 70+ ham & egger PC user isn't going to have a clue what to do with that. Nor will they try to track down and learn a FOSS alternative. And this is the point where that meme about Linux being for people who don't value their time starts ringing true. You're now their full time IT guy. Meanwhile you could have just gone and gotten them a cheap Chromebook or iPad, and called it a day. Of course there are a lot of dead simple distros out there. I tend to prefer these since even though I know how to customize and/or fix stuff, that doesn't mean I want to. But even stuff like Mint and Ubuntu have their quirky idiosyncrasies, and a lot of people are resistant to change.

[davidturcotte]

I believe you mean Mutahar. He's saying, "It's me, Mutahar."

[RANDOMNATION]

I tried Mint 19.1 a while back, and it was really good. _BUT!_ . . at that time I wasn't willing to take the time to learn how to tweak it to my satisfaction. Now, however, a lot has changed. I was leaning heavy towards LMDE 6 as I have _some_ experience with the Cinnamon environment. But I have also downloaded the 'live' iso's for Debian 12 Xfce, kde and cinnamon. I simply am not the kind of person that 'gets bored' and needs to start changing things. I want stability and as long of a life as possible. And I'm sure I'll eventually dual-boot too. Regardless, a 'Debian' it will be.

[jamesthom]

When I first came to Linux I tried those operating systems. Didn't care for either one

[A_Random_Guy]

I would not recommend these distributions because these guys have sketchy history and is closed-source for some reason. Linux is supposed to be open-sourced like really.

[pjcpspn]

I agree with this Vid, Linux is a unique OS vs Windows and being a new user of Linux a little over a month now I dont even want my desktop close to looking like Windows accepting the fact its not Windows hahaha. All I can say about Linux performance is its more snappier than Windows when it comes down to having a lot of apps being installed known to decrease performance.

[curiousgeorge]

My complaint was Win 11/10 was too slow, bloated, showed ads, but I found the solution to that, stripped down versions called Tiny 10/11. Only 3 apps installed! Half the size installed, less idle CPU and RAM.

[JamesJones-ztyx]

Agreed! It was bad enough hearing Linus in his Challenge kvetching about why Linux doesn't do things just like Windows. (I was tempted to paraphrase dmr and comment "If you want Windows, you know where to find it.") No need to encourage more of that by trying to look like Windows. Start newcomers right from the beginning.

[eriklethdanielsen]

Windows have no future, i have been running Debian KDE since 2019 it just works. so no need for windows anymore :-)