https://watch.linuxrenaissance.com/videos/watch/03c63c45-a65a-4f2b-a545-baac38a36e2c How do we get more people interested in Linux and free software? For years, Linux users have tried to convince people by explaining why Linux is better, why software freedom matters, or why privacy is important. But if someone needs Photoshop, Fortnite, or something else their current platform provides, those arguments may mean very little to them. Maybe there's another approach. My daughter has been using Debian for years. When she first got her ThinkPad, I didn't give her a "Linux computer." I simply gave her a computer. Linux was normal because it was all she needed to know. Years later, a conversation about the restrictions on her smartphone led us somewhere unexpected: for the first time, we really discussed why her Linux computer is different. And suddenly, software freedom wasn't an abstract philosophical argument anymore. It was something she already had — and didn't want to give up. In this video, I talk about introducing people to Linux without becoming the annoying Linux evangelist, why beginner-friendly distributions matter, and why giving young people the opportunity to experience free software may be more valuable than trying to convince adults to switch. The goal shouldn't be to force anyone to use Linux. Give people the opportunity to experience freedom, let them understand the alternatives, and let them make their own choice. CHAPTERS 00:00 How do we get more people to use Linux? 01:38 Why selling people on Linux often doesn't work 02:04 “Can Linux run Photoshop and Fortnite?” 02:52 Richard Stallman and promoting software freedom 03:40 Don't become the annoying Linux evangelist 05:35 Which Linux distro should beginners use? 06:37 Want more Linux users? Start with kids 07:49 How my daughter became a Linux user 09:19 When school requires Windows 10:48 Why her phone has restrictions but Linux doesn't 12:20 Explaining Linux privacy and software freedom 13:48 I offered to install Windows 14:24 “I'm not giving up my freedom” 15:34 Let kids experience Linux before choosing 16:49 Freedom vs convenience 17:18 Let them think for themselves ❤️ Help Keep This Content Going Memberships: https://youtube.com/@LinuxRenaissance/join Patreon: https://patreon.com/LinuxRenaissance Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/darth GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/LinuxRenaissance Merch: https://shop.linuxrenaissance.com Zorin Pro: https://zorin.com/linuxrenaissance Keychron: https://www.keychron.com/?ref=LINUX StartMail 50% off: https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=mwq0ywj 📢 Join The Linux Renaissance Community On Matrix Chat Matrix v12 Space: https://matrix.to/#/%23space:fosshq.org Recommended Matrix client is "Element" from Flathub and Element X on Smartphones 🌐 Follow Linux Renaissance everywhere Discuss: https://forum.linuxrenaissance.com, PeerTube: https://watch.linuxrenaissance.com, Odysee: https://odysee.com/@LinuxRenaissance:1, Telegram: https://t.me/LinuxRenaissance, Mastodon: https://silversword.online/@darth, Twitter: https://x.com/darthchillash, 🎵 Music By H0ffman: https://soundcloud.com/h0ffman/sets/protracker-amiga 🙏 Linux Renaissance is supported by OPNsense: https://opnsense.org Links within this video may contain affiliate links that I receive a small commission from. #linux #foss #kids Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:40:53 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://watch.linuxrenaissance.com https://watch.linuxrenaissance.com/lazy-static/avatars/9c56e2c1-4172-455c-9801-e3a8bad36429.gif https://watch.linuxrenaissance.com/videos/watch/03c63c45-a65a-4f2b-a545-baac38a36e2c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://watch.linuxrenaissance.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.