video: https://youtu.be/tSc1HwpPRekIn this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the surge of interest in Linux due to PewDiePie's switch to Linux video. Recommendations for beginner-friendly distributions, along with practical tips on terminal commands and backup strategies as well as pitfalls to avoid. Then later we address the funding crisis facing the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University and urge listener support. Lastly, we highlight Pybricks, an open-source project using Lego to teach Python, emphasizing the significance of community-driven initiatives. We encourage newcomers to embrace their Linux journey and contribute to the community.Forum Discussion ThreadDownload as MP3Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/storeHosted by:Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.netJill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.comMichael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.comChapters:Links:Sandfly Securityhttps://destinationlinux.net/sandflySend us feedbackhttps://destinationlinux.net/commentshttps://destinationlinux.net/forumVideosGetting started with Linux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-McPewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Questionhttps://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/https://osuosl.org/donate/Pybrickshttps://pybricks.com/https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetoothSupport the showhttps://tuxdigital.com/membershiphttps://store.tuxdigital.com/