Your hardware and software tools are probably fine.

They probably are. :)

We do this nasty thing in tech sometimes where we really rip into each other for our hardware and software choices. We "content creators" also have a bad habit of using very aggressive language to get attention. And I don't like it! Hrmph!

In today's "opinion-piece" episode of Veronica Explains, I share my take on this phenomenon, and why I think it's not a great thing. Maybe I'll change your mind, and maybe I won't. That's how it works!

And big shoutout to @gardiner_bryant for the voiceover at the beginning! Go check out his channel!

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Links to support Veronica Explains:

Chapters:
00:00 Rated YT-14 for Opinions
01:36 "You haven't convinced me"
03:10 Linux Mom uses an iPad
05:44 Tribalism is Ridiculous
07:36 Ask Veronica ("user" vs "you ess are")

#linux #opinions #software

[JohnFrancisShade]

You haven't convinced me to accept the broad range of human preferences in the world and get on with my life.

[robbylock]

OMG a breath of fresh air! I'm a hard core Fedora user, but the best tool is always the one that works for you.

[markbenedict]

As the old saying goes, "As long as you know which end of the screwdriver to hammer on, you'll be fine."

[edgar]

You bring an interesting new flavor of videos in this tech-y linux area of youtube, and I much appreciate your work! Getting some merch eventually

[aedinius]

My sister-in-law is getting into IT and Linux (mostly to get into IT) and she was looking at me like a psychopath because of my workflow. I tried to make it clear that it was that way because... that's what I knew and I liked. Doesn't mean it has to be yours (with some exceptions, she'll have to become friendly with the terminal in IT).

Thanks for this video, and now that I think about it I'm going to send some of your other videos to her. Thanks for doing what you do!

[alexwhite]

Great opening! I'm still not moved over to Linux. Always had hardware compatibility issues in the past that frustrated me. Learning from channels like Learn Linux TV, Yours, and others has helped me revive some old hardware, Complete SBC projects, & tinker with donated equipment. It's been a lot more fun as well, and that has encouraged me to transition more into the Linux ecosystem. Couldn't agree more with you!

[KrashyKharma]

I was walking around picking up my living room and literally stopped in my tracks and turned to the screen, mouth agape, when you got to iPad over Android tablet.

You're really putting yourself out there with that one... I applaud your bravery.

Also, I miss netbooks so bad 😭

[onelazynoob]

First time viewer, wonderful video. I'm happy there is someone saying this. There are some objective considerations to make when choosing your tools, but how heavily you weigh those considerations and which ones are even relevant to you change from individual to individual. I recently got my girlfriend into Linux and in my fervor to get her acquainted with all of the tools I've come to know, and my reasons for choosing what I've chosen out of all that, she gets a bit overwhelmed and runs into issues that frustrate her in that she has trouble solving herself. She often feels like an imposter for not knowing everything I know despite that I'm a recent graduate and she's only half-way through her 4-year cs degree. It's good to have someone reinforce that different tools work for different people, and it's fine if she doesn't use everything I do.

Anyways, great vid, really like your style. Reminds me a lot of Technology Connections, but just more for software stuff.

[lillesael]

I just want to say that as a beginner to linux, it's a breath of fresh air finding your videos. I like how you celebrate all the different options rather than claim one distro is superior or that one way of doing things is the best. Thanks!

[ringo]

It says a lot about our culture that we make meaningless consumer choices like Windows vs Mac vs Linux into questions of identity. Whatever works for you is what you should use in your daily life; it's as simple as that.

Also, I've always wondered whether sudo is pronounced "sudu" or "sudo" (I've heard both).

[evanbarnes]

All excellent points! However, I think the most interesting thing you said was that you're a cobol dev! I knew they were out there somewhere in the world maintaining critical legacy systems, but I've never actually encountered one in any way

[LautaroQ]

I learnt about this recently trying to look for "browsers" and "Os" and... weighing in all the pros and cons... and learning from other dissenting youtubers with the "typical" opinion, I've come to learn that when something specific is needed, you could use anything at your disposal and NOT make your own life much harder for no reason other than "sticking with your values". This is a great video!


_This comment was typed on a KB8926 - I game on it too!_

[joergnitschke]

I totally agree ... it usually comes down to individual tastes and your proficiency at managing the tools that you prefer/have to work with 👍

[AlejodelosReyes]

Super nice to know that you are a guitar player!
It's great to hear for once a balanced, less "bro" content about Linux and tech. Your channel is super refreshing
(BTW -no, don't use arch, Pop OS for the moment I'm a professional guitar player and Foss enthusiast. Would be very interested to know if you work with Foss musical software like Ardour, musescore or similar)

I take a "lap dock" when touring, it's a great way to use messaging, email, social media and email without the drawbacks of a small tactile screen as the one in a cell phone. Also, via Termux, I could occasionally use Linux command and ssh into my machines. With a capable cell phone and some tweaks you can run some Linux distro on top of android without rooting the device.
Also, you can use it with several devices ( it can serve as a secondary monitor for a laptop or desktop, for example), and, when you upgrade your phone, so does your "laptop".

[rob.taylor]

Hey Veronica, I just enjoy watching your videos. We have the same interests and the same model Gibson guitar. i too love looking at old tech and tinkering with it. I have an Apple iPad Pro that I just love. It's probably the best tech ever to have been invented. I'm also a Linux/Windows sys admin, etc., and you video is right on the money. The right tool for the right job I like to say. Thanks for posting the interesting videos!

[VektrumSimulacrum]

@Veronica Explains I came back to this video for specifically the ipad/netbook section. Have you considered the Star Labs Starlite? I briefly remember the netbook days (never had one myself) and this is pretty much what I remember them as form factor wise.

[imthestein]

I love this video so much. I often tell my friends that you shouldn’t have to tear something else down in order to prop your thing up and I feel your video is completely in line with that philosophy

[dcc]

This is just an awesome video! WELL DONE! As they say, "haters gonna hate". It's so nice and refreshing to see people rise up above the nonsense. Too many people like to hide behind their keyboard so they can say whatever they want. I implore anyone like that to say these things to someone's face -- chances are they won't. FTR, I"m a long-time Unix admin/architect, totally stoked when I downloaded the first Linux "distro" from Usenet, so I guess I'm a long-time Linux user (U.S.R?) as well. However, I am currently working on the latest (to me) of many iPads, iPhones, Macs galore and the Apple watch. Like you said, it's what works for me. Opinions are fine, but we all know the old saying :).

[jscollett]

100% spot on! This needed to be said. In the linux community especially we can be our own worst enemy. Thank you for making this!

[thatfitnessguy]

I know this is going to be a gross comparison, but we all use different TP. It's whatever works for you. I watch your videos to learn and because I like your videos