Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Inspired by @LinusTechTips' last Linux Challenge video, I wanted to review how Linux UX continues to fail new users.
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03:21 The Fix
03:50 The Noise Brigade will argue against this
05:09 Why we *need* to solve these issues
06:07 GNOME Disks UX Fail
09:01 The Noise Brigade responds
10:42 Disks fails twice, though...
13:04 Hammers Without Handles
Inspired by @LinusTechTips' last Linux Challenge video, I wanted to review how Linux UX continues to fail new users.
This was originally an article over on The Bryant Review. Read it here: gardinerbryant.com/hammers-without-handles-linux-ux-sucks
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❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: metrics.gardinerbryant.com/q/dudelings-humble
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: metrics.gardinerbryant.com/q/dudelings-steam
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❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
00:00 Linux User Experience sucks
01:47 Mounting Network Shares on Linux is a horrible experience
03:21 The Fix
03:50 The Noise Brigade will argue against this
05:09 Why we *need* to solve these issues
06:07 GNOME Disks UX Fail
09:01 The Noise Brigade responds
10:42 Disks fails twice, though...
13:04 Hammers Without Handles
