A REALLY Weird PC… - System76 Thelio Review

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There’s more than one company that makes its own operating system and hardware, and today, we’re taking a look at System76’s Thelio, an open source design you can build yourself.

Intro Screen Music Credit:
Title: Laszlo - Supernova

[chrash]

A couple years ago I was at my grandma's house to use her printer and I got on her PC and it had Linux on it. I couldn't figure out how to navigate it so my grandma had to teach me how to use Linux...

[vesk]

Linus should use Linux for a month like he did with an iMac, it would be really interesting imo

Edit: Guess they'll finally be doing it. Can't wait!

[billbobjamjamjr]

Installing Linux is easier than windows if you pick something like pop os. I don't think even 99% of Linux users have ever compiled a kernel either.

[STONE_]

The System 76 is a Concept headed in the right Direction. I have POP OS on my Computer and have not had any Problems what so ever, I wish the System 76 Team the Best of Luck.

[RavenholmZombie]

"Wood grain finish"
LGR: *[heavy breathing]*

[webbonyoutube]

I'm glad you assumed we use Gentoo.

[AnimalFacts]

I like the woodgrain. Must be an LGR edition.

[impactr]

"... bring Linux to folks who can't be bothered to compile their kernel and hunt down repos"?
Check your calendar - it's no longer 1995.

[tachanka]

MOAR LINUX CONTENT


My only gripe is how Linus described installing Linux, a lot of distributions have made it very easy. I've never had to compile my own kernel.

[ashrude]

This is what you have to do Linus,
Make a video “trying Linux for a day”
And show what using Linux everyday is like

Edit: Linux is not like windows, almost all the software is free and open source and you can customize anything you want to

[sewera.account]

They did it totally right, we need a well-put-together machine made for Linux. As many people said it already, please do more Linux content!

[TrioLOLGamers]

9:57 that dog is my best developer of this OS.

[MiRaje]

I think the flickering background is a little too distracting, good vid though, thanks

[StotterChannel]

"compiling and finding repos from the ground up"

age old
linux stereotype

[lawrencedoliveiro]

9:09 Also worth mentioning that they’ve disabled the Intel Management Engine.

[franciscocb]

Thank you for being so positive when explaining the 1000 dollar difference. Linux may be free of use, but there are people working on it. People usually forget that. For me, a Linux user, it's a matter of paying what I believe it's right. And System76 is opening everything they can (their business secret, including the CAD files) to improve the overall Linux community and for free for everyone else.

And seeing such comparison in performance made me remember why I switched to Linux in the first place: raw performance.

Windows it's too bloated comparing to Linux and it's less efficient, as proven in this video. Gaming performance is a matter of Linux support by game developers, as the worst games had the overhead caused by Proton.

[Kyle-McGough]

As a Linux fanboy I love what System 76 is doing and I'm glad the review well.

[heroclixrz]

I used the galago ultrapro during college. Yes it was a rebranded clevo, but I was very impressed with system 76's dedication to quality. After I received my ultrapro, they decided they didn't like the quality of the keyboard that shipped with it, and so mailed everyone a higher quality one to swap in at no extra cost.

[jerryh]

"Compile a kernel"??? No dude, it isn't 1997.

[rubenvd]

Linus really is going down the penguin hole. I always liked your content, Linus, but now you're putting the cherry on the cake :D