I Used Linux for 8 Years: Here's What They Don't Tell You

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After 20+ years as a Windows power user with 10+ professional certifications, I made the switch to Linux. This video breaks down everything I learned over 8 years of daily driving Linux—the good, the bad, and the ugly truths no one talks about. 🔥 **Key Takeaways:** - Why distributions don't matter as much as you think - The hard truth about Windows programs and Adobe on Linux - How Linux gaming evolved from 2018 to 2025 - My Steam stats reveal the real story (65% Windows → 80% Linux) - Why I ditched desktop environments for a 116KB window manager - 628 days of uptime on "unstable" Arch Linux - Dual booting vs virtual machines: what actually works **Perfect for:** Windows users curious about Linux, new Linux users struggling with the transition, or anyone tired of distro-hopping who wants real talk about what works. I documented my entire journey—Arch for 10 days, Ubuntu for 30 days, endless distro hopping—so you don't have to make the same mistakes. Whether you're a gamer, professional user, or just Linux-curious, this video will give you realistic expectations and practical advice. ⚠️ **Spoiler:** Most people think I'm a Windows user because of my utilities, but joke's on them—I'm actually running Linux. Find out how at 03:37. 💬 Drop a comment with your Linux journey or questions about switching! #Linux #WindowsToLinux #ArchLinux #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #opensource Key Moments: 00:00 - 20+ years Windows user switches 00:21 - Linux install challenges over years 00:45 - Hardware compatibility issues exist 01:18 - Distributions don't really matter much 01:52 - Desktop environments are interchangeable 02:20 - Mix and match components freely 02:51 - Windows programs don't work well 03:37 - Virtual machines for Windows programs 04:01 - Gaming in 2018 04:28 - Mods don't work like Windows 04:56 - Older games better on Linux 05:46 - Steam replay shows Windows dominance 06:36 - Multiplayer desync issues on Linux 08:08 - 2025: 80% gaming on Linux 09:41 - Stopped distro hopping eventually 09:57 - Switched to window managers only 10:25 - 116KB binary runs entire GUI 11:35 - Less software means more stability 12:37 - 628 days uptime on Arch 13:36 - CachyOS kernel for better performance 14:15 - Linux file structure is simpler 15:12 - Dual boot with two drives 15:55 - Virtual machines highly optimized 16:22 - NVIDIA vs AMD compatibility 17:35 - X.org vs Wayland display servers 18:31 - Bleeding edge hardware has issues . ►► Digital Downloads ➜ https://www.cttstore.com ►► Patreon ➜ https://www.patreon.com/christitustech ►► Twitch ➜ https://www.twitch.tv/christitustech ►► Website and Guides ➜ https://christitus.com