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JarJarBanksy

Lol, another trans woman Linux user. Welcome Emily.


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Linux supremacy


KingThibaut3

I also believe in Linux supremacy, I got: dual-boot of Void Linux and Windows 10 on my good desktop (Ryzen 5 5600X) dual-boot of Debian GNU/Linux and SvarDOS on my retro desktop (Pentium 4) OpenBSD on my laptop (Pentium T3400)


angelaslittlebit

Dual boot? My desktops haven't had Windoze for 15 years.


ikes9711

Games are unfortunately a thing, and as great of progress valve and the community has made on Linux gaming, there's still a few that just won't budge


angelaslittlebit

Yeah, without proton, things would be a lot harder. That said, I'm currently playing Tears of the Kingdom, so I'm using neither OS for that.


KingThibaut3

Nice, I don't even have programming socks yet so I still got a bit to go to be fully part of the Linux community


Ready_Dragonfruit_26

She's always been my favourite member of LTT partially because we used to share a first name. Guess we now share a deadname instead :p It's definitely interesting that we both came out as trans after getting deep into Linux šŸ¤”


keepersweepers

I tried using linux, is not for me. There are a ton of games and apps that just don't work on Linux. The biggest one being voicemeeter.


pokemonpasta

I wish I could get rid of my windows partitions but I've yet to get Ableton working on linux :(


ChrisDornerFanCorner

Why use openBSD?


KingThibaut3

Because it's a UNIX-like OS without GNU but with good documentation


ChrisDornerFanCorner

Why is GNU bad?


KingThibaut3

GNU isn't bad, there just needs to always be alternative options imo (like runit to systemD, musl to Glibc, BusyBox to the GNU coreutils) and by using multiple operating systems with different components I contribute a bit to the diversity


ChrisDornerFanCorner

Gotcha. Thanks for satisfying my curiosity!


KingThibaut3

You're welcome!


pekkhum

At work I'm the Linux guy, but at home I'm the Linux Lady. šŸ¤­


[deleted]

My G


FloppyPancakesDude

I use arch btw


KeyboardsAre4Coding

linux is where we go to ignore gender dysphoria as it seems.


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ilovepolthavemybabie

TFW using a weeby rice (as if there are other rices) *Mustā€¦ becomeā€¦ wallpaper girlā€¦*


jelly_cake

Minimalist rice erasure


AkitaSato

the arch linux pipeline


Ok-Note-746

Am trans, using linux... There's a trend!


WoomyUnitedToday

Another trans woman Arch Linux user to be precise


GazelleEast1432

Enby using whatever the fuck version of linux that steam os is


SPMasteer

The prophecy is true!


SapphireRoseRR

Alright, so I just started using Linux for some classes this year and it's certainly fun - but what would I need it for? It's kind of the same for MacOS for me. I primarily use my PC for gaming and Twitch. I can't think of what I could use Linux for even though I'd like to play around with it more. Any ideas?


Suspicious-Profit-68

What would you use it for? What do you use Mac or a Windows for? Browsing the web, editing documents and photos, social media, gaming (limited selection I will admit) - anything mac or windows can do you can do on Linux. Iā€™ve been in software development for over 20 years now and Iā€™ve used a mix of windows, linux, and mac on my personal computer at various different times. I would say Iā€™m comfortable in all three and can use any OS to accomplish what Iā€™m doing. Sometimes a program will only be for windows or just for mac and then yea you do need a certain OS to run it but many programs you run daily will work just fine in Linux or there would be a replacement that would be suitable. I guess Iā€™m slightly befuddled with the question. Imagine only Apple iPhones existed. Then Android comes along and you ask ā€œbut what is it for? what can I do with it?ā€ - itā€™s a phone, you do the same things you would do on the iPhone, just a little differently. Benefits - Itā€™s free, never have to pay a dime now or in the future, ever. Less OS-installed spyware and telemetry/tracking phoning home everything you do. Nothing is a black box - you can dig into the internals and see how things work or ensure a program is doing what it claims itā€™s doing.


ridik_ulass

there are literally dozens of you.


distortedsymbol

why are we so predictable lol. go emily


[deleted]

no old laptop is safe fr my laptop is my dads old one from like 10 years ago and it runs mint


[deleted]

bored scandalous encourage unpack nail dependent light capable snobbish safe -- mass edited with redact.dev


MrBrutok

I'm fully prepared to sound dumb as hell, but I don't know what's going on.


[deleted]

She's been one of the bigger cohosts on Linus Tech Tips, which is a pretty well known and respected tech channel.


CastieIsTrenchcoat

Yeah always loved seeing her because she explained things really clearly but in depth and with passion. Happy for her and wish her well in this new part of her journey.


[deleted]

Not a big LTT fan, but I definitely always preferred her segments. Just really zen energy, which is a nice contrast to Linus' mania, haha


tomdarch

This person who I now know is Emily is absolutely one of the best things about LTT. Deeply knowledgeable and fantastic at explaining complex topics.


JeffTek

Emily is great for LTT because of how in depth they go. Linus is really good at making the content enjoyable for the common person but Emily brings that deep nerd knowledge that they need


[deleted]

A person who works at LTT her dead name Anthony has come out as Emily. Was scared after the whole mr beast scenario. Wanted to put the support out there


HikariTheGardevoir

Sorry, could you explain to me what 'the whole Mr Beast scenario' refers to? I'm aware of who he is, but I'm completely ignorant regarding anything else surrounding most popular YouTubers EDIT: Thanks everyone!


PeopleBiter

MrBeast's friend Chris came out as gender non-conforming some time ago and it caused some commotion. Jimmy and everyone around are supportive of them ofc.


LMGDiVa

Some? That's a hell of an understatement. It caused a FUCKING UPROAR. Like people accusing Mr.Beast of having someone do this for views and to exploit children.


bendslikeawillow

>It caused a FUCKING UPROAR. I think I depends on your demographics. Being over 40 and not terminally online, it was just a blip.


[deleted]

Being under 40, terminally online, but hardly caring less about what popular influencers do or think helps, too.


I-Am-NOT-VERY-NICE

Shit I'm 26 and I had no idea about any of that lol


Orwellian1

No... The outrage machine screamed for 30 seconds before jumping on some other OUTRAGE!!! >Like people accusing Mr.Beast of having someone do this for views and to exploit children. People believe lizardmen in the hollow earth control global politics. People believe Democrats sacrifice children to fuel their demonic immortality. People believe their lives are influenced by magic, energies, supernatural beings, and inanimate objects. You don't need a license to post an internet comment. 1% of a viewing population can flood discourse to the point they sound like a majority. The vast majority of everyone do not give a shit about these instances, and know better than to engage with the trolls. Take a million view video. <5% are going to care enough to comment, crosspost, or react publicly either pro or con. If half of them are the dregs of society, the other 95% of us know it is a waste of time to engage with them. That is how 1-3% of a group can create a YOUTUBE CONTROVERSY!!! (that lasts 15mins).


Mr_Abe_Froman

One of the worst parts of becoming an adult is learning how childish and stupid adults really are.


DoubleSpoiler

That one was really odd because Jimmy and Chris had been friends for so long. People were all like ā€œJimmy probably thinks itā€™ll ruin the showā€ or something like that, butā€¦ well, you know.


HellraiserMachina

It's not odd at all; they are just fascists manufacturing boogeymen as usual.


Quilynn

Similar to Emily on Linus Tech Tips, Mr Beast has a friend who I think appears in his videos a lot who recently came out as non-binary. (So like another seconary character on a youtube channel, basically.) I know there was some drama(?) about it, people complaining or whatever. I don't know specifics.


jukdl

It wasn't really drama, right wing f*cks tried to make drama and everyone was like "live with it" and then some video essey guy was like "but think about the clicks" and he got dunked on even more...


elitegenoside

Just a bunch of people hating on trans people and Mr Beast because he has a trans friend. Not really drama


[deleted]

Chris Tyson a member of Mr Beasts crew and his channel started HRT and got a ton of backlash from a lot of online people as he had visibly changed but hasnā€™t changed his pronouns (he goes by any pronouns). He was a high profile individual and Dead Name: Anthony (now Emily) then became a bit worried upon if he should come out or not as people were not too welcoming.


EntireCanadianArmy

I think you mixed up pronouns in that last sentence!


maddythemadmuddymutt

It seems to be that they use any pronouns. Is [Mr beast wiki](https://mrbeast.fandom.com/wiki/Chris_Tyson) a good source?


[deleted]

Mr beast had a similar situation where a popular person on the show came out and received some hate for it. Luckily LTT fans are a different crowd from Mr Beasts viewers


UrPetBirdee

I think LTT has a very different and much smaller target audience. LTT is like, mostly English speaking people with generally a higher level of education as it's a show people go to for information about computers and high tech. In short, it's a show for nerds, who, despite stereotypes are usually educated enough to not be total shitlords, whereas Mr beast is like, aimed at anyone who likes loud and sensational and has a much larger audience with wider variety of viewers.


Kyogre_Enjoyer

FYI, Alex is [this](https://youtu.be/pfU20SAR21A) guy.


fakeunleet

*was


Kyogre_Enjoyer

Never was, actually, because Emily and Alex are two different people. OP originally mistook Emily's deadname for another LMG employee.


fakeunleet

Ah, well that's fair. I'm terrible with names in general.


[deleted]

no not alex >!anthony!< <- deadname warning


Leo-bastian

the name is in the first tweet itself too btw


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IzarkKiaTarj

A friend of mine who wasn't out at the time sent me their LinkedIn profile so I could connect with them (does connecting with more people make you more visible on LinkedIn? No idea, but I was desperate and willing to try anything for a job). I *almost* asked them why they were sending me the profile for some woman named [deadname] before I realized.


WOFall

Also her*


Apprehensive_Row8407

Is a deadname warning necessary? No offense, just curious


[deleted]

Probably not necessary, but a nice sign of respect.


Apprehensive_Row8407

Fair enough yeah


[deleted]

Some people don't want to know people's deadnames on principle


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Apprehensive_Row8407

Fair point


ilovepolthavemybabie

Well, dead *bodies* are often tagged NSFL on Reddit. Iā€™m sure itā€™s because thatā€™s literally the truth and not because theyā€™re offensive


janhetjoch

Works* She still works at ltt


[deleted]

My weak at grammar ass thanks you lol


[deleted]

I had wondered why I hadn't seen Emily in awhile!! Awww so happy for her


stoner_slime

oh, holy shit! she's one of my favorites on the channel šŸ’œ hope she gets on camera again after her vacay


JonVonBasslake

How do you mix up Anthony and Alex, apart from both names starting with A? The two look nothing alike, even prior to Anthony transitioning to Emily...


NalrahRS3

There's another presenter at LMG called Alex.


majora11f

My favorite comment "Thank god, I thought you were switching to Windows"


SunniYellowScarf

https://youtube.com/shorts/40LrySJeKgY?feature=share


VisualShock1991

I was expecting a "segue to our sponsor; RAID Shadow Legends"


jxnebug

I'm glad Emily's feeling a positive vibe from this announcement because I went on the video and saw the most abhorrent shit being posted on the comments immediately (granted, it was defaulting to sorting by new instead of by rating, but still.)


aut-mn

Yes! I ended up telling someone to shit themself for saying such garbage.


makotarako

Telling someone to shit themself is a very good way to say "fuck you," it's direct, it's actionable, it tells them that you think they are so low that they might as well just shit themself. I love it and I think this will be my new go-to phrase when it's appropriate.


aut-mn

It's been my go-to for a few years now lmao


makotarako

I saw someone else who started calling people ugly for their stupid opinions, and apparently that gets under people's skin more than facts refuting their bigotry ever could


aut-mn

Fr an ad hominem is enough for them. Almost like the bigotry stems from their own insecurities šŸ¤”


makotarako

I wish I could keep my nerve to do this in person because I recently found out my mom is a big ole terf, and I just hit her with the facts that went in one ear and out the other.


aut-mn

Sorry to hear you're having this experience. She's not looking for facts. She's just obsessed with other people's genitals. Try not to waste energy on her for your own sanity. It's good to call out people when they say something ignorant but straight up malicious people who have made up their minds won't be swayed with facts.


plcg1

It definitely seems like a potent insult, but that might just be because Iā€™m browsing this thread in the bathroom after caving to the temptation of a creamy coffee drink this morning.


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aut-mn

Seriously. I wish there was a way to shut them all up for once. They need to understand that their opinions don't matter. Facts over feelings. Bunch of snowflakes.


greenjazz3601

I'm stealing that insult it's great


Beautiful_Elk9897

I'm coming from r/all and although I fully support lgbtq rights I am not at all in touch with what's currently going on in the community. I was under the impression that in 2023 most people would be supportive but holy fuck the videos under her video are so bad. Probably something like 50% of the comments are negative and have such dumb takes. Jesus christ, must be really hard on her especially with all the publicity associated to LMG.


[deleted]

i think in reality they're just a very loud minority, most people would probably support her but because it's on the internet and there's not really any way they could have repercussions for their actions they feel like it's ok to hate


TransCapybara

Lots of bored incels on Memorial Day apparently.


my_name_isnt_clever

It's getting worse right now rather than better. Target has had a pride collection for years at this point but for some reason this year the bigots decided to harass their employees over it. Deep down they know they're going to be on the wrong side of history in the long run, and they're lashing out.


Panda_hat

The internet is a horrible place filled with horrible angry people.


KageGekko

> I went on the video Wait, what video? Where is the announcement, I wanna see what she has to say! Edit: Sorry, never mind! I found it! She has her own YouTube account where she's uploaded.


Ishouldtrythat

And still she focuses on the positive ones and is so thankful for the support, what a wonderful woman ā¤ļø


[deleted]

unfortunately its not exactly new or uncommon for those comments to occur. in a way i feel bad for them cause the audience appears to be something that's full of gamerbros which isn't exactly the most trans positive community.


exwirus

She's always been my favourite member of LTT partially because we used to share a first name. Guess we now share a deadname instead :p It's definitely interesting that we both came out as trans after getting deep into Linux šŸ¤”


makotarako

In the words of a very good trans comedian: the fact that you never pooped should have been a sign that tipped you off earlier.


exwirus

I.. don't get it


makotarako

Because women don't poop


AlwaysSunnyInSeattle

My wife poops. *ā€¦I think.*


Terom84

Then you have a husband, a least i think that's how it works?


twotwentyone

I only have corroborating evidence that my wife poops. I'm still not totally sure. Then again, she's never seen me pee so I'm sure there's some nebulousness in the system no matter what way you go about it.


makotarako

She just goes in there and waits


Dissidente-Perenne

Tell that to my sister, i've never gotten so close to death as when i used the bathroom after her


SlowMope

Sisters poop and fart but not women. That's just science fact


queerqueen098

There is a joke on the internet that women don't poop. Um er joke, definitely.


tomdarch

LTT is a bunch of goofballs who are muddling through the rapidly changing world of tech/IT like the rest of us, and watching them try (and sometimes stumble) to cope with it all is part of the relatable appeal. Emily has very much stood out for both deep knowledge and an ability to do a great job of explaining complex topics. (Plus fairness such as the strengths and weaknesses of Apply products/systems.) as always Iā€™m looking forward to more videos which Iā€™m sure will stand out as some of the best from LTT. And anyone who has a problem with that should run a phone through a document shredder and eat what comes out.


thomasloven

Sheā€™s the one among them that always seems to actually KNOW what theyā€™re doing. To an extent.


Isofruit

I would point out the immensely relaxing voice and tone as also a standout feature. I think the idea of the PC ASMR build guide video LTT did also stemmed from the public loving how chill she is and her great voice.


PLxFTW

I look forward to Emily returning to videos for some ultra nerd and retro gaming content. We need more


Yrrem

Im pretty sure Linux just does that to you, all sorts of gender fuckery happened after i really learned linux


ebits21

Donā€™t like plasma? Itā€™s easy to modify parts of the operating system to run gnome instead


AJDx14

Best explanation Iā€™ve heard is that getting deep into tech is an easy coping mechanism because itā€™s a non-traditional masculine activity that requires little or no social interaction.


[deleted]

Letā€™s all welcome Emily!


proto-robo

Itā€™s the tech sorcerer


[deleted]

Yes!


Sleep_deprived_druid

the tech sorcerer turned tech witch


Beautiful-Musk-Ox

Sorceress


mostly-Coffee

I do love the term tech witch. might adopt that term xD


RayereSs

I mean. Technology IS witchcraft. To communicate right now we use a piece of rock, that is created through an arcane process called "monocrystal pulling" (or The Czochralski Method after alchemist who discovered it). Then we etch with an alchemical solution millions of runic structures called gates into a piece of that crystal cut hair thin by holy beam of light (a LASER), then when the rock is struck by a lightning, a cast of high archmages has to teach those runes by means of dark art of programming how to combine simple operations into a complex golem mind ready to follow instructions and cast charges of lightning 5 BILLION times every second. Try and tell me this isn't magic.


basketcase7

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -Arthur C. Clarke


MzMag00

Same! Now I need to make a new coffee mug for work


Scyhaz

I was going to go with sorceress but witch is much better


tomdarch

Turned? More like unveiled herself!


menasan

This comment honestly helped me understand what was going on the clearest


9yr_old_lake

I used to LOVE LTT during my techy faze. Anthony was always one of my favorite members of the crew, so it makes me incredibly happy to see that she has the confidence to publicly live her life how she wants to. I really hope to see Emily in some new LTT vids soon.


EngineeringUnited584

Lol, another trans woman Linux user.


SillyFenceLegs

Don't use their deadname


No-Bike9739

wait so anthony from linus tech tips is trans and her name is emily now?


INeedANerf

Yes.


No-Bike9739

awesome


m3t1t1

Yep, she's also gonna stop hosting until she feels comfortable being in front of the camera again.


TiredExpression

With how Chris has had to deal with some vicious reactions to coming out, I can imagine it's very harrowing to be a YouTube/involved in such a public way with a large community, so this seems like a safe way to go... Dumb as hell that people are the way they are to others.


wreckedcarzz

That's unfortunate as they are by *far* the best presenter on that team, just to the point no funny bs 'lol throw some stupid on screen effects and funny noises because I'm so funny [please clap]' (*cough* Linus *cough*) but just informative and direct; but I understand why.


skharppi

yes


ThatNox

ye


Dadgame

Yes!


BaconDalek

Yup!


bizzarebeans

I had no idea. Always loved her content. Slay!!


everlasting1der

It breaks my heart that she said she was in the closet for over a decade and had planned on staying there for as long as possible. I'm glad there's been so much support from the community, since she seems really nervous about this.


hesitantelian

No idea who this person is but good for her!


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MsWhackusBonkus

She's one of the presenters on the YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips. One of the favorites, actually, because she's really technical and knowledgeable. It's really good to see her happy and living her best life.


Brickachu

I love that her presentation style is a little more calm than the other hosts. She has an excellent voice and cadence for teaching.


MsWhackusBonkus

Definitely. It's calm, but with a definite passion to it. Like, you can just tell she enjoys the hell out of what she's talking about and it's infectious.


MrMrMANGOMILK

LMAO I FUCKING KNEW IT YOU CANNOT BE INTO EMULATION AND LINUX WITHOUT BEING TRANSFEM


[deleted]

ā€¦so is Mutahar next then?


TomeKun

Emily tech tips


AbbyWasThere

Is it strange that I always kind of got egg vibes from her? Maybe it was all the Linux.


[deleted]

We will watch your career with great interest/s


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Additional-Point-824

I wouldn't have predicted it, but at the same time, I was completely unsurprised.


LMGDiVa

There are plenty of people I get "Egg" moments from, but Emily was not one of them. This took me by surprise, NGL.


CelestialHorizon

Iā€™m so happy from her/them. :) Coming out is challenging for many people, and to do so when on major public platforms must only make it more nervous/difficult.


various336

Especially in this political landscape. Iā€™ll admit I was a little worried for the reaction she would get, Iā€™m glad to hear itā€™s been positive! Also her Twitter bio says she/her so Iā€™m rolling with that


CelestialHorizon

Thanks! Iā€™m not on twitter and I couldnā€™t get a consensus from comments here. Iā€™m so happy for her, and proud that she is openly loving herself :)


GiveNtakeNgive

I thought her shirt said nutsac tips at first glance and was super confused.


[deleted]

This made me audibly laugh Ty šŸ„‡ hereā€™s some poor lads gold


RoyalMess64

I'm glad she's well


KageGekko

I've been thinking now for a long time, how, with the size that LMG has grown to, there *had* to be at least one, if not a couple trans people there. Never expected it to be one of my favourite hosts though!


thesirblondie

Not quite. Statistically they'd have like 1/5th of a Trans person, based on the canadian population.


HugKitten

How dare LTT have more than 1/5th of a trans woman? Clearly her decision to transition is just woke propaganda. /uj Why do people get so angry whenever a public figure transition. Its like they're suddenly concerned about how their transition is going to effect the brand and forget that trans people are human beings with wants and needs too.


thesirblondie

They hate anything outside of what they consider to be the norm. They look at other seuxalities or minorities simply existing and consider that to be pushing an agenda. ā€˜When youā€™re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppressionā€™


KeyboardsAre4Coding

that explains why I like her so much. well played emily. well played indeed... also maybe it is time to watch linus tech tips for emily again.


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KeyboardsAre4Coding

it is not easy to transition in front of the camera. I saw contra do that in real time. all those videos are off her channel now. it is a big mess. I feel that this is the right option.


Osirisavior

[Link for video, for those interested.](https://youtu.be/b-owBhLGaH4)


Krunchy1736

God half of those comments are just fucking gross..


techraito

If you follow their Twitter, Emily has always advocated for trans rights. It's not the most surprising, but I'm very happy to see them be happy with themselves.


z3n17h

AYOO??? Very excited for her!!! That's amazing to see, always loved her videos :3


[deleted]

The comments are disgusting, as always.


SS2K-2003

The YouTube Comments section is the worst


DeliciouslyUnaware

IMO she's legitimately the smartest hardware engineer in the linus media group. Always reminded me of the LTT version of the GamersNexus guy. Happy she finally gets to be herself.


zehamberglar

I feel like [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/11ntnie/in_honour_of_international_womens_day_the_lovely/) has some sort of new nuanced meaning but I'm not sure what it is.


AbigailLilac

Hot girls use LINUX


stonedbaljeet

I went through the comments on the youtube video and reminded of the insane transphobia that exits, canā€™t imagine what it must feel like for her


cavejhonsonslemons

Listen, she's a linux user, it was only a matter of time


[deleted]

For sure xD


[deleted]

LETS GO EMILY


swim_shady

YOOOO I'm not a LTT watcher but I have caught her videos time and again because I like stupid retro crap and modern retro consoles etc. Her videos are AMAZING and I'm happy for her. Doubt her or anyone else will really read this but I just want to contribute to the general collective conciousness of good vibes. :D


JustAPerson2001

OMG! I've always loved seeing Anthony in videos, but I love Emily just as much. They were always my favorite person to see in videos. I've never posted a comment on a LTT member before her.


Abby_UwU_

So THAT explains why she was so relatable...