My Linux Curse is NOT Over... But It's Getting BETTER - Pt.2 Linux 30 Day Challenge 2026
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Secure your business with ThreatLocker today using our link: threatlocker.com I know we are WAY late on uploading Linux Challenge PT. 2.... Sorry about that. But in this video Linus, Luke and Elijah all break down the issues and the positive that happened within the first week of swapping over to Linux. Whether that was Linus picking PopOS, Luke swapping desktop environment, or Elijah trying to play some games. Each had highs and lows, also so people dont keep asking me, PT 3 was filmed the SAME DAY as this one so ideally you will see it soon! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com
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The video continues the Linux Challenge with a deeper dive into real world usability, highlighting both the highs and lows after swapping to Linux during the first week. The hosts reassess Pop!_OS, acknowledging strong community reactions while admitting ongoing issues that complicate daily use. They explore a variety of configurations, from trying different desktop environments to testing alternative distros like KDE Plasma and SteamOS, and share how hardware choices influence the experience. Throughout, they emphasize a no blame mindset, noting that problems are part of the learning curve and not indicative of Linux as a whole. The crew also addresses gaming performance on Linux, describing NTFS drive usage, Proton compatibility gaps, and the role of community forks like Proton GE to fix video codecs and pre-rendered cutscenes. They reflect on the openness of open source, the value of honest feedback, and the importance of documenting issues to guide future users. The episode closes with hints about PT3, more hands-on challenges, and a teaser for ThreatLocker sponsorship while reinforcing the ongoing motivation to improve the Linux journey for newcomers and enthusiasts alike.
Topics · technology · open_source · operating_systems · gaming · community
Questions answered
- What were the main Linux distributions and environments explored in Pt. 2
- The video revisits Pop!_OS, tests KDE Plasma as a replacement desktop environment, and also experiments with Kubuntu, Bazzite on home theater PCs, and SteamOS on a Steam machine.
- What packaging or compatibility issues affected gaming on Linux in this episode
- NTFS drives showed mixed results with Proton, with some games failing to launch or having glitches, and pre-rendered cutscenes failing due to proprietary codecs, later mitigated by Proton GE in some cases.
- How do the hosts frame the Linux challenge in terms of community and realism
- They emphasize a no blame mindset, call out mixed community reactions to newcomers and bugs, and stress that Linux work often requires tinkering and problem solving rather than out-of-the-box success.