6 Mistakes New Linux Users Make

In this video, I go over the 6 mistakes that new Linux users make. .

[anupdhond]

For Windows problems : reboot

For Linux problems : be root

Edit : Whoa, thanks for the likes fellas.

[madfinnishgamer]

"Microsoft thinks backwards, so they use backslashes."

An oddly accurate phrase. XD

[algamata]

Windows: Patience is key.
Linux: Adapt your mind.
Mac: We don't talk about that shit here.

[Anvilshock]

Mistake #7: Expecting to get any work done reasonably soon after switching.

[robgoodsight]

A linux user has to learn to adapt, but the knowledge gained is immense!!!

[SivakD]

8:34 - "You don't need to ever use a backslash in Linux"
What if you're programming and need to escape something in a string? :)

[gregoryolenovich]

My first distro was arch. Glad I made myself start with it because just by using arch over the past few years has forced me to learn a lot about linux.

Distro hopping is a good thing, it shouldn't be discouraged. How else are people going to find out about Arch?

[mr.disprosium]

Windows: Shut down and install updates
Computer: Restarts
Me: boots into linux instead of finishing updates

[ricmarques]

Great video, Chris! :-) Thinking that it may be useful for other viewers, here are the timestamps for each of the 6 Mistakes that you mentioned in this video:
00:09 - Mistake #1 - Not understanding the differences between Linux and Windows
02:11 - Mistake #2 - Choosing the wrong distribution
03:48 - Mistake #3 - Installing software the wrong way
04:35 - Mistake #4 - Sticking to Windows' base programs
07:50 - Mistake #5 - Backslash versus forward slash
08:37 - Mistake #6 - Distro hopping

[xrrbpnm]

Acquiring admin privileges without needing it is a bad idea in any operating system.

[ciriousjoker]

Im definitely guilty of distro hopping.

Then I found Arch Linux and realized that this was the silver bullet I was looking for. Perfect customizability with 0 choices about my system made by the creators. Also, the Arch wiki has literally everything in it and it's written for complete beginners.

[PS_Tube]

Windows thinks backwards so they use backslash, rest of the world uses forward slash.

[purutrehan]

Mistake number 3 : installing software the wrong way

*proceeds making one eyed-pirate noises
Argggh

[mahteenbash]

I just switched to linux from windows a week ago. Everything you said about starting off is so on point, the office, the programs etc. This made me think I did the right choice, thank you very much.

[tanveer_asa]

Back slash and forward slash explanation was hilarious :)

[avi]

1:50 The biggest advantage of Linux's file systems over Windows is that Windows cannot read any of what Linux supports, but Linux does support FAT32 and NTFS

[scottmckenna]

Chris, you are my Linux teacher. Everyday I come to your class and take notes. I listen closely and gain insights in Linux.

[busyrand]

Outstanding video! Thank you for the detailed video. I never thought to even ask about half of these things.

[billclinton]

This man's facial expressions are amazing.