#newusers — Public Fediverse posts

Linux desktop adoption doesn’t fail because new users can’t learn.

It fails when we welcome them with a pop quiz.

When someone says “I’m trying Linux,” and the first response is “Actually, it’s GNU/Linux,” that’s not help — it’s semantic gatekeeping. Status signaling disguised as “accuracy.” And it pushes curious newcomers right back to Windows/macOS.

https://linuxexpert.org/stop-saying-actually-its-gnu-linux/

#Linux #LinuxDesktop #OpenSource #Community #NewUsers #TechCulture

@FediTips

Wow wow wow wow.

Best thing ever. Awesome website.

Thank you very much.

Informative.

Very easy to read. Useful links. Well done.

#FediTips
#NewUsers
#Mastodon
#Fediverse
#Newbies
#HowTo
#GettingStarted

@aap I like to do this.

1. Find a post you like.
2. Click on the poster's picture.
3. Click the poster's Followers and Followings
4. Click on the # words in the reply from Logan 666 @LoganFive
5. Use hashtags in your posts

#Tips #NewUsers #Spinors #6MakeYourOwnHashtags

For new users to the Fediverse. What would you suggest for them to do?

#NewUser #NewUsers #Fediverse #Mastodon #Fedi

Best Linux Distros for Windows Users: From Mint to Pop!_OS

When you are new to Linux it is tough to get your head around all the choices there are for users. If you’re a person migrating from Windows 10 or Windows 11 I would recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon. This is particularly true if you have a computer that has and i5 or Ryzen 5 or greater central processing unit and more than four gigabytes of RAM. The Cinnamon desktop looks very similar to a Windows desktop and that interface is going to look and feel very familiar.

The LM button to the far left of the task bar is in the same spot as the start menu on Windows. The interface is overall intuitive and it’s easy to navigate. Add to LInux Mint has excellent documentation to support new users. The documentation explains how to download the iso file and create a bootable image and has a very complete installation guide.

However, you may be a person who purchased a lower powered computer that has less than four gigabytes of RAM and an i3 or lesser processor. You should consider downloading and install Linux Mint XFCE. It’s got great documentation and user guide that is shared across all Linux Mint distributions and has a nearly identical interface that has a button at the bottom left of the display that is the launch menu for all the applications that are installed on your system.

If Linux Mint is not what you had in mind for a Linux desktop experience you might consider Fedora KDE Plasma. It works best on an i5/Ryzen 5 or greater with at least four gigabytes of RAM. It’s easy to download and install. Use tools like Rufus (Windows) or Balena Etcher (Linux/macOS). Once you have a bootable USB drive installation will vary slightly depending on how your particular computer system allows you to boot from a USB drive. Fedora has excellent documenation for the KDE Plasma desktop. The Fedora KDE Plasma desktop uses a similar desktop metaphor that Windows users will be familiar with.

If your computer has an older or lower powered processor and less than two gigabytes of RAM you should consider Fedora XFCE. You can download Fedora XFCE and create the installation media the same way that you would as described above. Fedora XFCE provides a similar desktop paradigm that Windows users are familar with and will ensure that you have a pleasant desktop experience.

If you have the power and are willing ot think a bit differently than the traditional Windows desktop paradigm then you owe it to yourself to try System76’s Pop!_OS which is derived from Ubuntu but unlike the former supports Flatpak out of the box. System76 has excellent documentation to support Pop!_OS users.

Pop!_OS is built for modern Intel/AMD processors with at least four gigabytes of RAM but recommends at least eight gigabytes. According to the the System76 website Pop!_OS is designed “to encourage discovery, Pop!_OS is designed for fast navigation, easy workspace organization, and fluid, convenient workflow.” It just gets out of your way. Pop!_OS is under continuous development by the System76 team. It is a customized Gnome desktop environment.

Pop!_OS offers seamless out-of-the-box compatibility with both AMD and Nvidia graphics cards. It comes preconfigured with disk encryption for enhanced security, intuitive window and workspace controls, and efficient keyboard shortcuts for smooth navigation. Built-in power management profiles help optimize performance and battery life. Recent versions also include packages that simplify the setup of TensorFlow and CUDA, making it a strong choice for developers and AI enthusiasts.

#Linux #newUsers #Windows

Installing *BSD in 2025 part 2 – A critical look at OpenBSD’s installer https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20250605070944 #openbsd #installer #newusers #ux #userfriendly #freesoftware #libresoftware

The Mastodon username is unchanging?
#mastodon #newusers

#Bluesky isn't the 'new #Twitter,' but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of #newusers

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-bluesky-isnt-twitter-resemblance-millions.html

Bitget reports $700M capital inflow in Q2, adds 2.9M users - The exchange reported that its BTC, USDT, and ETH holdings grew by at le... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitget-q2-2024-capital-inflow-user-growth #deepfakeprotection #$700millioninflow #proof-of-reserves #increasedtraffic #cryptoexchange #lionelmessi #newusers #bitget #q22024 #usdt #web3 #btc #eth

New crypto users shouldn’t ‘rush into DeFi’ — Security firms - Hacken’s Luciano Ciattaglia said that new crypto users should not immedi... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-crypto-users-not-rush-decentralized-finance #newusers #crypto #hacks

There are more than a dozen Mastodon client apps to choose from.

I’ve been using Metatext and Mammoth.
👉 🦣 🐘 😊
#clientapps #Mastodon #NewUsers

One important reminder, especially for all the #NewUsers coming from the #twittermigration -

PLEASE remember to BOOST posts that you like! Hitting the favourite button is a nice quiet way to show an artist that you like something, but that's literally all it does. (Edit: I've been informed that this isn't entirely true: apparently likes DO influence what gets promoted on the "Explore" tab, but not every instance has that, and a lot of people don't use it in any case.) On #Twitter, faves get promoted by an algorithm; a fave is basically a "soft retweet."

On #Mastodon, that isn't the case. A favourite does literally nothing except give the artist a notification "[user] favourited your post." That's it. For interests you want to keep private or that aren't appropriate for the "brand" you're building on your account, that's fair! But otherwise, please BOOST instead of just favouriting!

#FediTips

Quick tip for #NewUsers

Set a profile picture as soon as possible so we know who you are! Bonus points if you add links in your bio to pages where people might have seen you before, such as Twitter or FurAffinity.

Hello Mastodon community! Excited to be part of this decentralized social platform where meaningful connections are fostered. Looking forward to engaging in insightful discussions, sharing interests, and embracing a more positive and supportive online space. #Mastodon #Introductions #newusers

Mastodon was UNDER a million members when Elron the lumpy bought twitter.

Last week it reached 10 million.

Today it is Eleven Million.

Mastodon is growing faster than a million and a half a month at the moment. Should pass twitter before fall.

Edited to fix my math.

#newusers #noobs #twitter #MASTODON

I play #cello & #ClassicalMusic (imprecise term) and drink lots of #espresso. I love my #cats and I might post about #KetoDiet if I’m feeling sassy. I speak some other languages, too. I joined here on October 29, 2022 (29.10.2022)
The further down the list, 📉
#Deutsch
#español
#português
#български
kicsit #magyarul, un peu de #français, a smattering of #italiano #Dansk #čeština #руский #українською #pǔtōnghuà

#introduction #NewUsers #intropost

In other news, @apps is pretty much my favorite #Android #Mastodon app and the best few bucks I've spent in the Google Play Store.

#NewUsers please #SupportDevelopers of the #Fediverse

I didn’t do this “right” at first so here’s my intro post!
I play #cello & #ClassicalMusic (imprecise term) and drink lots of #espresso. I love my #cats and I might post about #KetoDiet if I’m feeling sassy. I speak some other languages, too. I joined here on October 29, 2022 (29.10.2022)
The further down the list, 👎
#Deutsch
#español
#português
#български
kicsit #magyarul, un peu de #français, a smattering of #italiano #Dansk #čeština #руский #українською #pǔtōnghuà

#introduction #NewUsers

👋 Are you a New User? Would you like to know how to quickly get up and running like a champ? Then head over to https://fedi.tips/ and learn all about mastodon and how to do everything on this fantastic platform. An easy read and comprehensive.

Be sure to learn what CW means and how to use it 🙂

Thanks to Geof Hughes @BogLoper for switching me and many others on to his great resource

#new
#newuser
#newusers
#nubie
#nubies
#noob
#noobs
#introduction
#introductions

Check out the @mastodonmigration website for #QuickStart, #News, #UserGuides, #UserLists, and #ServerLists >>>

https://medium.com/@mastodonmigration/sharing-advice-and-assisting-with-the-great-mastodon-migration-53c1a286b805

#BoostedPosts below relate broadly to the Twitter migration, and not a position on any issue. #Mastodon is precious. The influx of new users is disruptive. Hopefully sharing a wide array viewpoints and guidance with understanding and kindness will help new users make a positive contribution.
#NewUsers #TwitterMigration #MastodonMigration