LTT's Linux Challenge 2026 Part 2 dropped and I've got a lot to say. Luke's digging deeper into Bazzite while Linus switches to Kubuntu after an nVidia disaster — and honestly, they're getting closer to the real Linux experience than ever before.

We cover SMB vs NFS share mounting, why NTFS on Linux will always end badly, the correct way to set up Proton GE, and what it actually takes to get DaVinci Resolve running on Linux. Plus the big elephant in the room: Linux community gatekeeping.

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0:00 Intro & Pop OS drama
1:35 SMB share mounting pain
4:22 NFS vs SMB deep dive
5:10 Never use NTFS on Linux
7:06 Why devs skip Linux support
7:58 Set up Proton GE correctly
9:26 Nvidia on Wayland (it's rough)
11:09 Bazzite vs SteamOS
13:41 Kubuntu first impressions
14:28 OBS Flatpak lesson
15:37 Honest Linux complexity talk
16:38 Linux community toxicity
19:12 DaVinci Resolve on Linux
21:37 Kdenlive & editing options
22:20 GIMP is actually good
24:26 Final thoughts

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A Linux enthusiast reacts to Linus Tech Tips' second Linux Challenge 2026 video, offering commentary on distro choices (Pop OS with Cosmic DE, Bazzite, Kubuntu), common pitfalls like SMB share mounting, NTFS drives for gaming, Nvidia GPU compatibility, and software alternatives like DaVinci Resolve and GIMP. Key advice includes using Proton GE as default in Steam, preferring Flatpak packages on Debian-based distros, and designing hardware with Linux in mind. The discussion also covers the Linux community's gatekeeping culture and the realistic expectation that switching from Windows is a long-term process, not a 30-60 day transition.

I React to LTT's Linux Challenge Pt.2 - They're Getting It