Linux is Easy, right? — Summary & Key Points
TL;DR
Linus Tech Tips tests the claim that Linux is easy by completing non-gaming tasks in 15 minutes, finding that while tools like ChatGPT and Sunshine/Moonlight solve specific hurdles, workflows like formatting drives and exporting video remain surprisingly difficult for average users.
Key Quotes
"I am the Linux users."
The arc
Startup Apps
Adding Discord to the startup applications on Pop!_OS works automatically on reboot, completing the first task with ease.
iPhone Transfer
Transferring photos from an iPhone 5 to a ROG Ally via USB failed, requiring the installation of KDE Connect for a peer-to-peer transfer.
Video Editing
Attempted to edit video using Flowblade and Kdenlive, requiring format changes to fix rendering errors like height not being divisible by four.
Network Export
Exporting video to a network share was difficult due to confusion between IP addresses and mount locations, requiring manual path changes to get the SMB mount working.
Remote Control
Parsec and TeamViewer failed on Linux, but Sunshine and Moonlight successfully enabled remote control of the system to play Elden Ring.
Gaming
Elden Ring runs on Linux with anti-cheat, though sometimes requires running Steam from the command line to fix silent errors.
Formatting Drive
Attempting to format a USB drive to FAT32 with KDE partition manager failed, and GParted installation resulted in pending operations that never completed.
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