Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

[ThePythonicCow]

Posted by HopSan (here)
NVidia card flew 47 meters (local record to this day).

[ExomatrixTV]

• Did Linux Just Get 40x Faster?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=m9dZkRwWEj8

In this video I discuss the recent phoronix article about Intel spotting a 3888.9% performance improvement in linux, and the patch that resulted in a performance hit and the subsequent patch that fixed the regression.

• phoronix.com/news/Intel-Linux-3888.9-Performance
• git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=d4148aeab412432bf928f311eca8a2ba52bb05df
• bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1229012
• github.com/darktable-org/darktable/issues/17397
• lkml.org/lkml/2024/10/24/381

[ThePythonicCow]

Posted by ExomatrixTV (here)

• Did Linux Just Get 40x Faster?

Yes - much faster - but only if your program was making lots of Transparent HugePages (THP) aligned (but without specified size limit) memory allocations, resulting in very poor Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) cache hit ratios.

The rest of us, myself included, never noticed.

[ExomatrixTV]

• Microsoft Should Be Really Worried Now...:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=v--kff4ar7Q

Hello guys and gals, it's me Mutahar again! Linux is on it's way to reaching even closer to being a real alternative for gamers and with the gap closing it's time to learn how you can jump in for yourself in the easiest way possible.

• Some YouTube comments:

"People are moving to Linux not thanks to Linux marketing, but because Microsoft is pushing them away.

The elitists will try to shame you for using the installer. Please ignore them. You don't need to have Linux completely figured out before you even try it. You can learn as you go. When you come across a problem, then look it up. Personally, I have a separate drive for Arch. When you're ready to make the full switch, it'll be easier

When Win 10 ends, I'm done with it. I already tried a test run of Mint on my box and it works fine. I'm tired of MS telling me what I'm going to do with my computer".

[ExomatrixTV]

• 7 Underrated Features Of Linux Mint ...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gYlEqzPBA8M

• Linux Mint 22.1: Keeping DEB packages alive, is it still the GOAT?:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nyq7PtFKzzs

• 00:00 Intro
  
• 00:33 Sponsor
  
• 02:03 Cinnamon & Desktop
  
• 08:11 Revamping DEB tooling
  
• 12:14 Wayland Session
• 14:15 Still the best?
  
• 17:20 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
  
• 18:26 Support the channel

Should You Switch To Linux?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=I9fGwELPlQY

• 00:00 - Windows 11 is bad ...
  
• 00:56 - Most don't care about their Operating System
  
• 01:31 - Windows vs Linux setup
• 02:23 - Linux is "difficult"
  
• 03:41 - Where Windows is better ...
  
• 04:24 - Gaming on Linux
• 05:38 - Microsoft is not going to stop ...
• 06:00 - Conclusion

9 Things To Do After Installing Linux:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XYDQK5i0tmY

00:00 - Switching to Linux
00:29 - Guaranteeing a working system
01:06 - How to install programs
02:48 - Auto-Mount drives
03:19 - File Browser tips
03:37 - Steam and Game Launchers
05:10 - Peripheral configuration
06:06 - Audio profiles
06:30 - Printers and Bluetooth
06:58 - Customize your system
07:20 - Conclusion

• Top 10 INSANE Linux Apps You SHOULD BE USING in 2025! (Blew My Mind)

[ExomatrixTV]

There's A New Linux Distro In Town For Developers...:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DC2p3kFjcK0

# CodeRabbit CLI: An AI-Powered Code Review Tool for Your Terminal
- **Overview**: CodeRabbit CLI is a free tool that provides AI-driven code reviews directly in your terminal, helping detect issues like logical errors, security vulnerabilities, and AI-generated "slop" in code before committing.

- **Availability and Cost**: It's free to install and use with rate limits on reviews; upgrading to a Pro plan offers higher limits and advanced features.
- **Key Benefits**: Integrates seamlessly with AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor CLI, and Gemini, enabling autonomous code generation, review, and fixes while maintaining workflow efficiency.

- **Platform Support**: Currently available for macOS and Linux, with Windows support planned soon.

- **Recent Launch**: Released in mid-September 2025, it's gaining traction for shortening feedback loops and improving code quality without leaving the terminal.
#### What Does It Do?

CodeRabbit CLI analyzes uncommitted changes using pattern recognition similar to its web-based PR reviews. It flags bugs, code smells, missed tests, and more, providing line-by-line feedback. For simple issues, it offers one-click fixes; for complex ones, it generates prompts to hand off to AI agents. This makes it ideal for developers using AI tools, ensuring production-ready code.

# How to Install It

Installation is straightforward via a curl command:

• curl -fsSL cli.coderabbit.ai/install.sh

After installing, restart your shell (e.g., `source ~/.zshrc`), then authenticate with `coderabbit auth login` for personalized reviews. No credit card is required for the free tier.

# Basic Usage

Run a review with `coderabbit` or its alias `cr`. Use flags like `--plain` for detailed text output or `--prompt-only` for AI agent integration. It supports reviewing all changes, committed, or uncommitted code.

# Integrations and Workflow

It works with tools like Claude Code, allowing AI to code, review, and iterate autonomously. Users report it feels like having a senior engineer overseeing changes.

CodeRabbit CLI represents a significant advancement in integrating AI into the software development lifecycle, particularly for terminal-based workflows. Launched on September 16, 2025, by CodeRabbit.ai, this tool addresses a common pain point in modern coding: ensuring the quality of rapidly generated code from AI agents without disrupting developer flow. As AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor CLI, Gemini CLI, and Codex become ubiquitous, tools like CodeRabbit CLI serve as essential "quality gates" to catch hallucinations, logical errors, security flaws, performance bottlenecks, code smells, and missed unit tests before they reach production.

The CLI builds on CodeRabbit's established platform, which has reviewed over 13 million pull requests across 2 million repositories and is trusted by more than 8,000 customers. Unlike traditional code review processes that occur post-commit or during pull requests—often leading to context loss and delayed iterations—CodeRabbit CLI enables pre-commit reviews directly in the terminal. This shift-left approach minimizes bugs spreading through the codebase and reduces the need for extensive PR reviews later.
#### Core Features and Functionality

CodeRabbit CLI offers a range of modes and capabilities tailored to different user needs:

- **Review Modes**:
- Interactive mode (default) for browsing findings.
- Plain text mode (`--plain`) for detailed feedback with fix suggestions.
- Prompt-only mode (`--prompt-only`) for minimal output, ideal for piping into AI agents.

- **Issue Detection**: It identifies issues such as race conditions, memory leaks, null pointer exceptions, duplicated code, unreadable code, and security vulnerabilities, providing explanations and recommended fixes.
- **Fix Application**: Simple issues can be fixed with one click; complex ones generate prompts for AI agents to handle.


- **Context Awareness**: Paid users benefit from reviews informed by team patterns, coding preferences, and files like `claude.md` or `.cursorrules` to enforce standards.
- **Integration with AI Agents**: Seamlessly bridges tools like Claude Code for cycles of generate-review-iterate, even enabling autonomous workflows where AI codes, reviews, and fixes without human input.


- **Additional Options**: Customize with flags like `--type` (all, committed, uncommitted), `--config` for extra instructions, `--base` for branch comparison, and more.

Here's a comparison table of free vs. paid features based on official documentation:
| Feature | Free Tier | Paid Plans (Pro/Enterprise) |
| **Analysis Type** | Basic static analysis | Advanced AI with team learnings |
| **Daily Usage** | Limited rate limits | Higher limits, customizable |
| **Issue Detection** | Syntax errors, basic logic/security | Race conditions, performance, vulnerabilities |
| **Context Awareness** | Standard | Team patterns, preferences enforced |
| **AI Agent Integration**| Full support | Enhanced with full contextual analysis |
| **Exclusive Features** | N/A | PR-like capabilities (no chat/unit tests in CLI) |
#### Installation and Setup Process
Getting started is simple and requires no prior setup beyond a Git repository. The installation script handles dependencies automatically. After authentication, users can run reviews immediately. For enterprise needs, contact sales for custom configurations. Note that while macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Linux are supported, Windows users must wait for upcoming compatibility.

• # Real-World Integrations and Use Cases

Users have integrated CodeRabbit CLI into workflows with Claude Code for background reviews via custom slash commands, enhancing automation. In one example, it transforms any CLI coding agent into a complete development system with `coderabbit review --plain`. Developers report using it to review AI-generated code line-by-line before committing, catching issues early. For teams, it complements web-based reviews by enabling multi-layered processes.

YouTube demos highlight standalone usage and agent integrations, showing quick setups and results overviews. Blog posts detail flows like using it with TypeScript for automated reviews.

• # User Reviews and Community Feedback

Since its launch, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with users describing it as a "senior pair programmer" that shortens feedback loops. On X (formerly Twitter), developers praise its integration with Codex for autonomous workflows and its ability to make CLIs feel complete. Japanese users have shared tutorials on Zenn.dev, noting improved experiences with Claude Code.
However, some early adopters report occasional empty review results, suggesting beta-stage inconsistencies. Community support is available via Discord for free users or email for paid ones. Overall, it's seen as a game-changer for AI-assisted coding, with calls for features like browser testing integrations.

• # Limitations and Future Outlook

As a beta product, limitations include rate limits on the free tier, lack of Windows support, and exclusion of PR-exclusive features like chat or unit test generation in the CLI. Users seeking full enterprise capabilities may need the paid web platform. Looking ahead, expansions could include more OS support and deeper integrations, as suggested in user feedback.

In summary, CodeRabbit CLI empowers developers to produce safer, higher-quality code efficiently, bridging the gap between AI generation and production readiness. For those dealing with AI-generated code, it's a worthwhile addition to any terminal-based setup.
#### Key Citations

- [AI Code Reviews in CLI - CodeRabbit coderabbit.ai/cli
- [Free AI code reviews in your CLI - CodeRabbit CLI] coderabbit.ai/blog/coderabbit-cli-free-ai-code-reviews-in-your-cli
- [Overview - the CodeRabbit docs docs.coderabbit.ai/cli/overview
- [AI Code Reviews | CodeRabbit | Try for Free] coderabbit.ai
- [CodeRabbit CLI: Powerful AI Coding Agent!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=R3bdXdajwEE

- [CodeRabbit CLI Just Launched! HUGE Terminal Workflow Upgrade]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oKyH-BGT5_o

- [CodeRabbit CLI is here. - Reddit]

• reddit.com/r/coderabbit/comments/1nin75k/coderabbit_cli_is_here

- [CodeRabbit CLI makes AI code reviews effortless! - Medium]

• medium.com/%40charly-wargnier/coderabbit-cli-makes-ai-code-reviews-effortless-6f3a5de78496

- [X Post by CodeRabbit - You can now enable Codex to execute CodeRabbit...]

• x.com/coderabbitai/status/1971236315409895505

- [X Post by Peter Dedene - I've been testing the new @CodeRabbit CLI...]

• x.com/peterdedene/status/1970871691459866665

- [X Post by Nikki Siapno - AI is making code reviews faster (and better)...]

• x.com/NikkiSiapno/status/1968285755475980407

- [X Post by Min Choi - RIP AI slop code. CodeRabbit CLI just dropped...]

• x.com/minchoi/status/1968043289065689267

- [X Post by Prajwal Tomar - CodeRabbit CLI is here 🤯...]

• x.com/PrajwalTomar_/status/1967970328438772011

[Blastolabs]

The humor in this video is all over the place, I had a good laugh.

Still, using someone else's custom build is a weird feeling. I've tried to get on the Arch train, but at the end of the day, my muscle memory just defaults to sudo apt install.

[ExomatrixTV]

• Apple Introduces The Year Of The Linux Desktop!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GQJZ96l-XQ4

Is 2025 the year of the Linux desktop? This video explores recent changes to Windows 11 and the resulting user dissatisfaction. The creator examines alternatives, comparing user experiences across different operating systems.

[ExomatrixTV]

• Linux Mint 22.2 "ZARA" FIRST LOOK! Here's Everything They Changed (2025):

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=SkaMKdTohqE

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Gtk 4 / libadapta
03:22 Mint-y refresh
03:55 Fingwit
06:08 Sticky notes + android sync
07:18 New login experience
08:06 Hypnotix borderless
09:37 Refreshed engine
10:38 Warpinator hits ios!
11:44 Rapid-Fire Round
13:28 Wrapping Up

• Linux Mint 22.2: still fixing the Linux Desktop:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DNuSKBKVVzs

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DGQLq3rI1YA

Regular ubuntu is more resource intensive. linux mint 22.1 xia is a little faster but lmde is pure debian which is fast. But arch is the fastest compare arch next time. But arch is for serious power users.

• 10 FREE Must Have Apps for Linux Mint

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=I9fQTr-jT4s

[ExomatrixTV]

• PewDiePie Switches to Linux – Linux Expert's In-Depth Reaction & Analysis:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4

PewDiePie just made a big move — switching to Linux. In this video, I react to his video and break down what it means from a tech perspective. Whether you're a Linux user, a PewDiePie fan, or just curious about open source, this deep dive brings insight and commentary from someone who lives and breathes Linux.

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:00:13 Pewdiepie's intro (tried to make it less painful)
• 00:00:42 The beginning
• 00:01:35 Pewdiepie comments on the reactions
• 00:02:18 Reason One: for why he switched to Linux
• 00:04:58 My suggestions for getting started with Linux
• 00:06:06 Reason One ... continued
• 00:07:34 Reason Two
• 00:09:59 Reason Three
• 00:12:41 "Ricing" your system
• 00:13:58 Reason Four
• 00:15:21 "Linux Benefits Everyone"
• 00:19:32 Compromises for some things
• 00:21:14 Instead of Photoshop...
• 00:22:34 Photopea
• 00:24:36 GIMP
• 00:27:31 Pickcing a distro
• 00:27:47 My reaction to picking a distro
• 00:28:15 My analysis for the distros he shows as examples
• 00:28:39 Arch Linux
• 00:29:10 Debian
• 00:29:32 Fedora
• 00:30:19 Foresight Linux
• 00:31:24 Gentoo
• 00:31:58 Mandriva
• 00:32:17 Linux Mint, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu
• 00:32:42 Slax, Slackware, Sabayon
• 00:32:52 Red Hat
• 00:33:27 PCLinuxOS
• 00:33:44 openSUSE
• 00:34:13 Pewdiepie chose Linux Mint
• 00:35:23 Terminal tips from Pewdiepie
• 00:41:07 Installing apps, in the terminal
• 00:41:55 My comments and Flatpaks
• 00:43:39 Arch Linux
• 00:49:57 Hyprland
• 00:53:26 Now for the Ricing stuff
• 00:55:30 Pleasantly surprised by this
• 00:58:57 More Arch comments from me
• 01:02:13 My reaction to the vibes
• 01:03:19 Linux is more power efficient too
• 01:05:12 Flexibility of Linux
• 01:05:44 "Linux is not perfect"
• 01:09:39 Pewdiepie: "I need you to install Linux"
• 01:11:06 Linux is Everywhere (buy my shirt!)
• 01:12:52 Trying out Linux and how
• 01:14:55 sudo rm -rf joke
• 01:16:26 My takeaways

You Can Now Also Run Any Windows App On Linux...

[ExomatrixTV]

Another Reason to have a real FREE backup plan (Linux Mint 22.2)

• ❗️Important: Microsoft are Moving your Files into the Cloud without you knowing - ACT NOW! ❗️

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=VBTLs7nHU0c

There is NO "Cloud" just someone's else's Hard Drive!
Another Reason to have a real FREE backup plan (Linux Mint 22.2)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=SkaMKdTohqE

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=rfwDOVs6NyM

[ExomatrixTV]

• Your Windows 11 Computer’s Hidden Spy: The Dark Truth About TPM Chips:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=t1eX_vvAlUc

If you're running Windows 11, your computer has a TPM Chip Version 2.0. This is one of the requirements to using Windows 11 and of course Windows 10 has been declared as "End-Of-Life". While you think that Windows 11 is an improvement, wait till you find out what this TPM chip is all about. It is such a giant invasion of privacy that I turned mine off.

[ExomatrixTV]

• How Linux took on Microsoft (and won):

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=8rYMR4oNwfg

While Microsoft threw billions fighting Linux, they lost spectacularly...here's how a free OS built by volunteers achieved total dominance in supercomputers, servers, and mobile.

This is the ultimate David vs. Goliath story that reveals how movements defeat monopolies.

In 1998, Microsoft's Halloween Documents leaked, exposing their fear of Linux's open-source model. Despite aggressive FUD tactics, Linux won every major computing battleground except desktops...which became irrelevant.

Discover the three strategic principles that let Linux transform from scrappy underdog to powering 100% of top supercomputers, 72% of smartphones, and the majority of web infrastructure.You'll learn why Microsoft eventually surrendered and became one of Linux's biggest contributors, and how to apply these movement-building strategies to any competitive landscape.

This isn't just tech history—it's a masterclass in disruption.

• 00:00 Introduction - Microsoft's Secret Fear Exposed
• 00:59 Why Microsoft Panicked About Linux
• 01:45 Three Battlegrounds Where Linux Achieved Total Dominance
• 03:27 The Secret Weapon Microsoft Couldn't Defeat
• 05:57 Microsoft's Complete Reversal and Surrender
• 06:39 Three Principles for Building Unstoppable Movements

[Ewan]

Just switched to Linux Mint (Cinnamon) as of 10 days ago.

I need help, I have no idea how to set-up my printer. Also despite trying numerous download add-ons for Firefox none appear to function in practice.

(There's a distinct possibility I'm being lazy here. )

[ThePythonicCow]

Posted by Ewan (here)
Just switched to Linux Mint (Cinnamon) as of 10 days ago.

I need help, I have no idea how to set-up my printer.

Welcome to Mint Cinnamon Linux !

I would guess you have a Linux Mint icon, on the left side of the row of icons at the bottom of the desktop screen, and that this icon will resemble one of the following (they've changed their icon recently):



If you see such an icon,, click on it (or double click, depending on how your system is set up), and look for the "System" option that shows up on the vertical menu that shows up. Click on that "System" option, and you will get a second menu, with a variety of tools for setting your system up. Look for something named such as "Printer Settings", and click on that. Then ... good luck ... I don't have a Cinnamon distro in front of me, so I'm not sure what Cinnamon will show you then.

Or ... you could ask your "favorite" AI chat bot your printer question - your above wording of your question should work fine.

Posted by Ewan (here)
Also despite trying numerous download add-ons for Firefox none appear to function in practice.

I don't have any immediately useful answer for that ... perhaps AI can help there too ... that or I'd have to get more specifics before I might be useful.

[samsdice]

I switched from firefox to zen-browser (which is based on firefox) and I must say zen blows firefox out of the water so to speak. Quicker, better workflow and all the firefox extensions work...

[norman]

So You've Decided to Switch to Linux...
corbettreport - Dec 9, 2025

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qRoldsxNMkA

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