Episode 42: The Final Boss Helps Us Bust Common Linux Myths
Summary
In this penultimate episode of Dual Boot Diaries, hosts Adam and Will check in with guest Wendell from Level1Techs to reflect on their Linux journey and bust common myths. They discuss distro choices, the realities of switching elderly relatives to Linux, and the nuances of hardware support, particularly criticizing MediaTek Wi-Fi drivers. The episode also covers Adam’s new podcast and Will’s experiments with creating a streamlined streaming distro.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and episode overview
Wendell's Linux journey and distro preferences
Customizing hardware support and rolling your own distro
MediaTek Wi-Fi driver issues on Linux
Myth: Linux is too hard for non-tech users
Myth: You need many distros and immutable OS benefits
Myth: Tiling window managers are too complex
Myth: Arch Linux is inherently unstable
Myth: Linux gaming and anti-cheat are broken
Reflections on the Linux journey and final thoughts
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