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00:00:00 – 00:28:03
The video revolves around the content creator's reflective journey with Fedora Kino, emphasizing its bugginess issues in the past and the improvements in the newer version. Key points include discussions on using Fedora 38 Kino White, encountering bugs related to Plasma themes, the differences between regular stock Kino White and YBL, preference for Dist Box over Toolbox for a containerized system, and the updates system through Discover tool. The importance of containerized environments for tasks, the experience with KinoA, and the satisfaction with the Ubuntu-based Linux version of Keno White are highlighted. The video ends with a note on upcoming deals, gratitude towards supporters, and a plug for social media and merchandise.
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In this part of the video, the content creator reflects on a previous review of Fedora Kino which was negative due to bugginess. Prompted by George Castro, he revisited the newer version of Fedora Kino, having it installed for several months. The content creator admits lacking understanding of immutable distributions initially but has since become more well-versed in their use, acknowledging both limitations and benefits. Progressing to a more informed long-term review, the content creator now aims to provide a better perspective on Fedora Kino in its current version.
00:03:00
This segment of the video discusses the speaker’s experience using Fedora 38 Kino White on their laptop. They mention that the UBL version of Kino White is less buggy and more stable compared to the previous version they reviewed over a year ago, specifically highlighting improvements in stability. The speaker also mentions using KDE Plasma, VS Code, and other applications on this laptop without major issues. They acknowledge that the comparison may be affected by different hardware between this laptop and their main machine used in the previous review. Additionally, the speaker references past issues with Plasma’s compatibility with the immutable file system and indicates a hope for improvements in this area.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker talks about installing a specific version of Fedora (version 38) and encountering a bug related to using the Plasma theme on an immutable distro. They mention having difficulty customizing Plasma due to this bug, with issues like incorrect icon theming. The speaker also discusses differences between the stock Keno white image in Fedora and rebasing a Silverblue install to Keno white from a BL image, emphasizing various desktop environments and specific use case scenarios in the images offered by UBL. They explain how the computer was originally set up on a stock image of Silverblue and then rebased into the U Blue version of Keno white for the update from version 37 to 38.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the differences between the regular stock version of Kino White and what YBL has to offer. YBL includes Dist Box by default, provides all necessary codecs for Fedora, comes with various UDB rules and service units for better hardware support, offers a way to configure supported mice, provides automatic staging for system updates, and updates Flatpacks twice a day. The speaker mentions not experiencing automatic updates and speculates on potential reasons for this discrepancy.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their preference for the containerized system “DistroBox” over “Toolbox,” finding it more complete and user-friendly. They highlight that DistroBox felt more stable and coherent compared to the stock Kino image. The speaker praises the immutability of DistroBox, emphasizing its set-it-and-forget-it nature, especially when dealing with periods of disuse. Despite initial concerns about updates after long periods, they found that the system handled updates fine upon returning. The speaker notes that the updating mechanism of Kino White may not catch everything, which they find disappointing.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses updating the system using the Discover tool, noting that it can be time-consuming and result in loud fan noise and heat during updates. The speaker highlights the convenience of using Discover to encompass all system updates, including firmware updates, on top of regular application updates. The speaker expresses surprise at the effectiveness of firmware updates, emphasizing Kino White’s set-and-forget nature for easy system maintenance. The speaker reflects on initial concerns about the limitations of immutable systems but concludes that utilizing provided tools can lead to a smooth and efficient experience.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of using containerized environments such as Dist Box or Toolbox to perform tasks instead of installing directly on the base system. The speaker prefers Dist Box but mentions Toolbox can also serve the same purpose. By using these containerized packages with tools like Docker or Podman, one can avoid potential issues in the underlying system and have more control over their activities without compromising system integrity. The speaker highlights the benefits of utilizing these technologies for a safer and more controlled computing experience.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with KinoA and mentions that despite some KDE bugs, the base level experience has been rock solid. They installed Hearthstone for gaming through Bottles and found that it worked fine. The speaker primarily used the machine for Python programming and found Gnome to be a better desktop environment for their needs compared to KDE, as they noted issues with KDE’s global theme installation that have not been fixed for several years.
00:24:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with using the UBL (Ubuntu-based Linux) version of Keno White on a laptop, highlighting its improved stability and cohesion compared to the original Keno White version. They appreciate the ease of switching between different desktop environments available through UBL, such as Budgie, Sway, and GNOME, by simply grabbing the different images and applying them in a few minutes. The UBL images come pre-installed with various benefits like essential software, codecs, access to Flathub, and automatic enabling of features. The speaker expresses overall satisfaction with the UBL project and encourages viewers to share their thoughts on Keno in the comments section. The video ends with a plug for the creator’s social media links, Patreon support, and merchandise shop.
00:27:00
In this segment, the speaker mentions upcoming deals to stay tuned for in the next week. They express gratitude to viewers and supporters on Patreon and YouTube, emphasizing the importance of their support for the channel’s success. The speaker indicates posting updates on the Community page and Discord and appreciates the support they receive.