Reacting to LTT's 2026 Linux Challenge!

Linus Tech Tips is back with their Linux Challenge 2026 edition! In this video I’m reacting to Part 1! It’s been four years since their series concluded, and while the Steam Deck and Valve have changed the game, Linus still seems to have that "special" touch for breaking things.

In this video, we look at:
❯ The struggle of "Choice Paralysis" (and why I think distro hopping is a rite of passage!)
❯ Linus breaking everytrhing while Luke and Elijah are cruising
❯ My thoughts on Pop!_OS vs. Bazzite vs. CachyOS

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Watch the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kluoZ9RhmVo

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00:55 Much ado about picking a distro
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27:48 Conclusion

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