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Add to SafariWhen comparing Level1Linux vs The Linux Experiment, the Slant community recommends The Linux Experiment for most people. In the question“What are the best Youtube channels for Linux content?” The Linux Experiment is ranked 2nd while Level1Linux is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose The Linux Experiment is:
Makes his own, often just, opinions on things and doesn't follow a mob mentality.
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro No 'hype clips' or 'click bait titles' without real content in the video
Wendell and the Level1Techs team have never produce content that doesn't cover in-depth topics, additionally any titles that seem like "click bait" will actually have some real content in the actual video. Some other Linux YouTube channels frequently suffer from content which only showcases Linux desktop environments in a 'hype clip' format, often without covering any functional or difficult Linux content in any detail.
Pro Events & guest coverage
They cover popular tech events and have meaningful guests on their channel.
Guests: Allen Jude, John Bach, Ed Crisler, and others.
Events: Computex, Penguincon, and others.
Pro Wendell and the Level1Linux team
Wendell and the Level1Techs team manage to cover a verity of content topics, encompassing a large range of viewing interests and moods. They craft their Linux content to be sociable as well as honest about its practical challenges.
Pro They do not degrade non-linux users
Wendell and the Level1Techs team members never craft content with the intent of degrading people who use more common operating systems. They focus on creating content promotes the benefits of Linux such as open-source software, privacy protection, utility in enterprise, and community as well as its development.
Pro Partner with other YouTube Channels
They have partnered with several other tech channels to make content, such as:
Linus Tech Tips, Gamers Nexus, The Linux Gamer, Paul's Hardware, jayztwocents, TechDeals, Joker Productions, Tech YES City, Tek Syndicate, Tech Showdown, EposVox, Louis Rossmann, as well as others.
Pro Informative for VFIO
Pro Level headed
Makes his own, often just, opinions on things and doesn't follow a mob mentality.
Pro Very friendly
Just seems like a very friendly guy.
Pro Monthly Linuxy-news recaps
Pro Well spoken
Pro Professional approach to the subject matter
Pro Easy to understand
He is clear to understand.
Cons
Con Proportion of other content vs Linux content
You could argue that Level1Techs doesn't produce enough Linux specific content in comparison to other topics.
That being said Wendell and his team are really dedicated Linux in general by showcasing it on other channels to increase Linux awareness to new demographics, on their forums, contributing to open-source software development, participating with the Linux community, or producing tech videos that are useful to everyone including Linux users.
Con Some Level1Techs videos may seem tedious or overly detailed
Some of the Level1Techs content can be overly detailed or specific, and may cover topics that some viewers don't - yet - have the experience to find useful. As a result it may seem very tedious for some viewers if topic doesn't directly relate to them, or if you just want a quick and easily consumable video.
Con Embraces proprietary software in some cases
Gaming centric platforms like Steam game library.
