Windows Weekly: Linux Lessons for Windows Users, Vivaldi 8.0, and Discord Arm App
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Summary
Paul discusses his Switcher series testing Linux distributions and Windows alternatives, noting that Linux principles like package managers and command-line usage can benefit Windows users. He recommends being smart about using local accounts. The episode also covers Vivaldi 8.0's impressive new features that rival Firefox's upcoming Nova UI, and Discord's new native app for Windows 11 on Arm.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe zen of Linux can mostly apply to Windows, too: Install and manage software with package managers, and embrace the command line, especially.
And if you're going to use a local account, at least be smart about it.
Vivaldi 8.0 looks awesome and appears to deliver what Firefox is promising with its Nova UI.
Discord has a native app for Windows 11 on Arm now.
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