First look: Linux Mint 21 beta, on a 10 year old Mac!

The Linux Mint 21 (Vanessa) beta has just been announced! In today's (unscripted) episode of Veronica Explains, let's try out the beta on a 2012 MacBook Pro!

We'll customize Cinnamon a bit, install OBS from a Flatpak, and walk through what makes Linux Mint an excellent distro for Linux users of all skill levels. And with only a minimal amount of overheating issues!

All music recorded by me, on Linux, of course!

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Why use Linux Mint?
03:29 Booting from, and playing with, the live USB
06:51 Release notes and installing Linux Mint
09:50 First impressions of the new Linux Mint install
10:56 Walking through the "First Steps" guide
14:45 Updating for the first time and playing with the Panel
15:53 System settings in Linux Mint
16:32 Software Manager and installing OBS from Flatpak
18:21 Customizing the Panel (taskbar)
19:52 Trying OBS from the Flatpak, testing the camera
20:24 Other applications shipped with Linux Mint
22:56 Parting thoughts

#LinuxMint #MacBookPro #Linux

[darknightmikeyearsago]

The Linux Mint team listened to you! In 21.1 the software manager shows you debs and flatpaks conveniently next to each other so you can choose either easily.

[portfedh]

I'm watching this from a 2012 MBAir on Linux Mint. Works perfectly. I'm very happy with it.

[PoeLemic]

Thank you for an awesome overview of Mint. You have a great ability to explain stuff and really make videos that are enjoyable to watch. I love tuning in and seeing new content.

[manuel_barraza]

I'm currently using Linux Mint for my coding classes at college and I love the fact that it is very simple to use, you can customize the UI any way you want and it is an excellent choice to enter the world of Linux, I just absolutely love it.

[somethingbigger]

Hallo, I use linux Mint since the beginning (many years). So yes, I am old (60+). I was one of the first persons to use computers long ago. My thougths about linux Mint? It is the best OS I ever worked with and I worked with a lot of OS. It is my daily driver on 3 computers that are linked on my network. The best.

[joezaino]

Great job. I love the way kde-connect pauses media when I receive a call. It sometimes surprises me when I get off the phone and the music starts back up. Sending webpages to my choice of computer is great too. It's really handy when I remember I don't need to read the whole article on my phone.

[YrmiZ]

Your videos are very helpful and you have a talent to explain things clearly. Keep up good work!

[rob.taylor]

I've been a Linux Mint user for years. You hit the nail on the head when you said, "People just want to use their computers." How true! If I could get MS Office to run on Linux Mint, I could switch my company over to Linux Mint exclusively.

[Hey-Yaz]

Another great video! I need to look at getting some of your merch. Please keep them coming. Thanks again :)

[yooperpete]

This channel is awesome! Let me explain. Veronica has such an engaging presentation style, and I always learn a pantload from her videos. I love both the humor and the depth of knowledge. More, more! Btw, I like the new tee at 3:16, but I love the original "Linux is Awesome" tee better. So, I just ordered one. Can't wait to wear it!

[The_Wandering_Nerd]

Linux Mint is my daily driver on most of my PCs but I use Pop!_OS on my 2011 Macbook Pro because I felt the elegant aluminum Apple hardware needed something with a bit more graphical flair. Silly reason, I know, but it works for me.

[markbenedict]

I personally run Zorin but I recently installed Mint on my wife's computer and I like them equally. Great video as always. Peace out from a former Minneapolitan (58th and Lyndale South)

[michaelguerrero]

Easy-peasy! Great video and I just revived an old 2012 Macbook Air that my son used for college years ago. Thanks!

[david]

I can't express just how much I love your videos.
You're so AWESOME!

[GManWrites]

I just discovered your Channel and subbed. I've had Linux Mint on a laptop for over 6 years, it just works, no tinkering, just do what you got to do and it does it no problem.

[davey]

Just installed Linux Mint (20..3 Xfce) on a nine year old Asus Transformer (Atom CPU, 2 GB RAM, shipped with Window 8 😵, struggled with Windows 10), and it's working great. Great channel-I like your style! Subscribed.

[luxdalet]

Awesome video Veronica!
I am a noob at Linux. And have spent several hours with dozens of forums and videos trying to decide which to go for as my first Distro. I was about to go for Fedora until I saw your recent video on the Red Hat's decisions. Then this video just confirmed that Mint is the safe start for me :D

Subscribed as well! Your clarity in going over the subjects and wonderful humor is awesome!

[zeusmnl]

First time the algorithm shows me your content. Immediately subscribed. Great job!

[ricksiddiqui]

This is my first time stumbling onto your channel!!!! Linux Mint has been something I looked into, and I am now a former Windows user!!! Your videos are awesome, and so are you!!!!

[thak]

I've been running Linux Mint on a similar old "recycled" MacBook Pro for a few years now. Rock solid, and easily one of the best distros out there. Great video!