Switching to Linux

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Welcome to the Leanpub Launch video for Switching to Linux: A Practical Guide for Windows and Mac Users https://leanpub.com/switch-to-linux by Jay LaCroix! 0:00 Jay introduces himself, his background in Linux, and the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel 0:48 Reaching 1 million subscribers and the philosophy of teaching Linux as it's actually used in the workplace 4:00 Why Jay writes books in addition to making videos, to reach people who learn better by reading 4:49 Leaving his publisher to self-publish directly to readers, and choosing Leanpub for Git and Vim support 7:08 Explaining the difference between the Linux kernel and a Linux distribution 8:46 How Linux lets you swap out components like the GUI, versus the locked-down nature of Windows and Mac 12:37 Jay's personal story of having to call Microsoft in the cold to activate his own computer, the moment he committed to Linux 14:12 How proprietary OS annoyances like forced Apple Pay prompts and unwanted app installs erode user control 23:31 Linux live mode lets you try the OS from a USB drive without installing or changing anything 26:40 How the book takes a practical, theory-first approach based on 20 years of helping people switch to Linux About the Book Switching to Linux is the start of an extremely fun journey - but knowing where to start is another matter entirely! This book is your guide through that transition. It was written by Jay LaCroix (creator of the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel) with over 20 years of experience helping people make Linux approachable. Whether you're fed up with Windows nudging you toward Microsoft Edge or Apple prompting you to sign in to yet another account, Linux offers a computing experience designed to work for you, not against you. But making the jump can feel overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. "Switching to Linux" removes that uncertainty by walking you through every stage of the process - from understanding what Linux actually is, to choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently day to day. Along the way, you'll learn how to find and install software, connect hardware like printers, Bluetooth devices, and external displays, manage your files, enjoy multimedia and gaming, use the command line, and keep your system secure. Each chapter is written for real beginners - no prior Linux experience required. By the end, you won't just have Linux running on your computer. You'll understand it! About the Author Jay is a passionate technologist and enjoys working on just about any form of technology he can get his hands on, and spends his free time tinkering with network/server hardware, virtualization, Raspberry Pi’s, writing scripts, and more. Of all the technology he works with, Jay is the most passionate about Linux and its community. With over two decades of experience supporting Linux professionally, Jay started Learn Linux TV – an education company that focuses on teaching concepts that surround Linux and related technologies. As part of this company, Jay writes Linux-related books and produces training content that teaches important concepts from an experienced and hands-on perspective. The YouTube channel of the same name now has over 1 million subscribers and well over 60 million views. Outside of Linux, Jay enjoys collecting classic video games. Thank you for watching, please like and leave a comment, we'd love to hear from you! Please Subscribe and Follow! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leanpub X: https://x.com/leanpub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanpub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanpub Create Your Own Leanpub Book! You can create your own book anytime here: https://leanpub.com/create/book Here's the tutorial showing how to write and publish a Leanpub book in your browser (it's free!): http://help.leanpub.com/en/articles/2932527-getting-started-writing-a-book-in-the-web-browser-writing-mode If you're a Leanpub author and you'd like to submit your own Launch video for us to publish, or if you'd like to record a Launch video with Len, please go here: https://leanpub.com/launch. #books #leanpublishing #selfpublishing #leanpub #writing #computerprogramming #systemsadministration #raspberrypi #cloudcomputing #computersecurity #devops