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Going Linux
Practical Show Notes For The Going Linux Podcast
Here you will find links to the topics we covered in the episodes from our third year, 2009. You'll also find links to software, websites articles, and other resources mentioned in the episodes of Going Linux. Note: The Listener Feedback telephone number referenced in archived episodes is no longer active. To send feedback, use the new Listener Feedback telephone number shown at the right, or send your feedback by e-mail to the address listed below.
If you are looking for our most recent shows, please go to our main Show Notes page.
Feedback or questions?
E-mail us: goinglinux@gmail.com
2009 Shows:
Dec 20: #88 - Fresh Ubuntu (#1)
Dec 17: #87 - Computer America #21
Dec 05: #86 - Listener Feedback
Nov 22: #85 - Computer America #20
Nov 21: #84 - Gaming with Linux-Introduction
Nov 05: #83 - Listener Feedback
Oct 22: #82 - Computer America #19
Oct 20: #81 - Changing Linux Default Applications
Oct 07: #80 - Listener Feedback
Sep 25: #79 - Computer America #18
Sep 22: #78 - Linux File System-Advanced
Sep 05: #77 - Listener Feedback
Aug 20: #76 - Linux File System-Introduction
Aug 19: #75 - Computer America #17
Aug 04: #74 - Listener Feedback
Jul 18: #73 - Listener Feedback
Jul 09: #72 - Computer America #16
Jul 04: #71 - Linux Desktops - Advanced
Jun 18: #70 - Computer America #15
Jun 05: #69 - Listener Feedback
May 22: #68 - Linux Media Special
May 21: #67 - Computer America #14
May 07: #66 - Listener Feedback
Apr 28: #65 - Linux Desktops-Introduction
Apr 25: #64 - Computer America #13
Apr 08: #63 - Listener Feedback
Mar 26: #62 - Podcasting with Linux-Advanced
Mar 18: #61 - Computer America #12
Mar 05: #60 - Listener Feedback
Feb 24: #59 - Podcasting with Linux-Introduction
Feb 19: #58 - Computer America #11
Feb 05: #57 - Listener Feedback
Jan 21: #56 - Computer America #10
Jan 20: #55 - Home Networking-Super Advanced
Jan 05: #54 - Listener Feedback
Archived Show Notes:
2008 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
2007 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
Dec 20: #088 - Fresh Ubuntu #1
Larry appears on the Fresh Ubuntu podcast. Harlem Quijano and Peter Nikolaidis welcome Larry as their guest host for this episode.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
All of the links and show notes are here, on the Fresh Ubuntu site:
http://freshubuntu.org/content/privacy-violations
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 88 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #088 - Fresh Ubuntu #1
00:17 Introduction
01:51 FreeLinuxBox.org
02:27 Fresh Ubuntu
03:50 Why a podcast?
05:04 Your favorite distribution is Ubuntu?
06:22 Do Harlem and Tom even have last names?
08:18 Oregon weather and Karmic-related stuff
15:12 Karmic and the Software Center
18:40 Peter does Python and 200 squats
20:25 Fresh Ubuntu -m
21:00 Google DNS... what about privacy?
28:10 Google, Gooogle, and more Goooogle!
46:22 Facebook... what about privacy?
53:14 Lucid Lynx Alpha 1
56:23 Ubuntu looking for artwork
59:57 Goodbye Gimp
67:38 Dell Optiplex Ubuntu-ready Desktops
71:54 Linux Mint Helena
74:40 Linux on 100% of netbooks, Windows has the other 100%
77:38 Fedora moves to Git
78:45 Malware for Linux available on Gnome-Look! Really?
80:28 Thunderbird 3
84:56 French Army Chooses Open Source for Email
88:28 Use axel to improve apt-get update and apt-get upgrade: apt-fast
93:12 Things KDE
95:33 Feedback
100:17 End
Dec 17: #087 - Computer America #21
Topic for the month: "Linux and Open Source for the Holidays" On a budget? Got a geek on the gift list? Give the gift of Linux and Linux-compatible products for the holidays!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Donate a gift. FreeLinuxBox.org http://freelinuxbox.org/about.php
Android Phone:
What is "Android" anyway? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29
List of Android phones: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Android_devices
Market Share of various mobile phone operating systems:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_operating_system
Purchase a gift. Going Linux Hardware Compatibility List:
http://goinglinux.com/articles/Resources.html#hardware-compatibility
Computers with Linux preinstalled (or no operating system installed):
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/ubuntu
http://www.system76.com
http://www.emperorlinux.com
http://lxer.com/module/db/index.php?dbn=14
http://www.linux.org/vendor/system/index.html
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.php/cat/507
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=linux+preinstalled
External Storage - Firewire, USB, Pen Drives, Compact Flash, etc.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.php/cat/197
Portable media players - Players with support for the open source OGG format:
http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/PortablePlayers
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.php/cat/478
Printers - InkJet, Laser, Dot Matrix, etc.
http://openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.php/cat/198
Scanners - USB, parallel etc.
http://www.sane-project.org/sane-supported-devices.html
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.php/cat/199
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 87 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #087 - Computer America #21
00:16 Introduction
01:52 Linux and Open Source for the holidays
13:43 Linc from the Linux Link Tech Show
15:28 FreeLinuxBox.org
27:12 Who is the right person for a Linux-related gift?
32:05 Give Linux phone for the holidays
34:41 Give a computer that is pre-installed with Linux
37:36 FreeLinuxBox.org promo from Linc
38:07 Robert: A question about Windows licensing in a virtual machine
51:43 Jim: I need a compelling reason to continue using Linux
63:33 Chris: My Ubuntu machine doesn't see my NAS (Synology DS109j). Win 7 does.
70:42 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote.
72:27 End
Dec 05: #086 - Listener Feedback
Lots of audio feedback from listeners. Thanks. We love it! Karmic troubles. Erratta. Installing Linux Apps. Linux for the visually impaired. Amarok: not so good any more. How to ensure that external devices are mounted the same (with the same name) each time. Serious gamer is disappointed.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
LinuxInstall.net podcast http://linuxinstall.net
Camp KDE: San Diego, CA, Jan 15-22, 2010 http://camp.kde.org
AllMyApps http://allmyapps.com
GetDeb: http://www.getdeb.net
AptLinex Article:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/aptlinex-web-browser-addon-
to-install-ubuntu-packages-with-a-click.html
Adriane Knoppix:
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-adriane/index-en.html
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/knoppix-adriane.html
Linux in the Ham Shack: http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 86 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #086 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:15 Karmic troubles for Tom
04:18 Fresh install, fresh install, fresh install
05:06 LinuxInstall.net podcast
06:12 Recording a podcast using Linux running from a LiveCD
06:52 Paul, from Finland: corrected Larry's pronunciation
09:53 Greg: Running Xp in a VM in Xandros. Has a limited machine but building a better one.
13:43 Greg: Tried apt-get update and apt-get upgrade but he still seems to be on 8.10. What changed?
18:26 Brendan: Thanks for picking up where Chess Griffin left off.
19:45 Jos: Tells us about Camp KDE, January 2010.
21:47 Brian: forward info on AllMyApps, GetDeb, AptLinex
23:53 James: Information on why screen reader has problems with OpenOffice.
26:52 John: Another Linux distro for blind and visually impared users: Adriane Knoppix.
30:01 Graham: How to get external devices to use the same name each time.
34:40 Kevin: A semi-serious gamer says Linux games still aren't the best quality. Thanks for DLJ.
41:17 Ron: Recommends Play On Linux.
44:03 Carlos: Advice for John and information about Amarok with portable media players.
47:24 Richard of Linux in the Ham Shack: When Bill gets his own podcast...
48:43 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote.
50:42 End
Nov 22: #085 - Computer America #20
Why Linux is better -- inspired by an e-mail from listener TJ.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
The website contributed by TJ: http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net
Start screen reader when the Ubuntu LiveCD boots: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Accessibility
Article on DJL (for Linux Games)
http://maketecheasier.com/linux-access-100-games-instantly-with-djl/2009/10/17
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 85 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #085 - Computer America #20
00:15 Introduction
01:49 Hello and welcome
03:37 Linux
05:00 Why Linux is better
06:41 Pixar uses Linux
08:28 Non-controversial topic tonight, "Why Linux is better"
12:00 Jim: Simple Backup has stopped working
22:42 What about drivers for Linux?
30:06 Richard: Does Linux recognize FAT32 formatted drives?
36:54 Richard: Wants to install Ubuntu, but wants to know how to start the screen reader at boot
41:25 Yiorgi: Sniggering? Craig and Carey? Never! Adjusting fonts in Thunderbird signature files.
50:33 Why copy software when you can get it for free? Like a Photoshop alternative, GIMP.
52:49 Update all of your software with a single click.
54:05 Filing and tracking bugs is easy with Linux
56:16 Gaming with Linux (revisited)
58:19 When Linux is not better
59:25 Isn't all Linux software free?
63:26 Linux at CES
66:30 Goog411, 1800-bing-411, couchsurfing.com and other free services
69:28 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux
74:33 End
Nov 21: #084 - Gaming with Linux-Introduction
In this introduction to gaming with Linux, Tom and Larry discover that there are many more games available for Linux than either of them had realized. These games range from children's games to first person shooters, and massively multiplayer role playing games. Tom has discovered an excellent game manager that simplifies the installation of advanced games as well.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Frets on Fire in action: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4385700275120314654#
DJL game manager: http://en.djl-linux.org
Article on DJL: http://maketecheasier.com/linux-access-100-games-instantly-with-djl/2009/10/17
Our Article: PC Gaming: Not Just For Wiindows Any More
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 84 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #084 - Gaming with Linux-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
01:13 Do you really have to keep Windows to play games?
02:05 Dazzling array of games are available for Linux in the repositories
04:19 Disclaimer: request for corrections
04:43 Kmahjongg
06:03 pouetChess
06:30 PokerTH (Texas Hold'em)
07:00 Planet Penguin Racer
07:23 Tux Typing
09:23 Ksirk (Risk-like game)
10:03 Torcs (Car racing game)
10:39 Frozen Bubble
12:18 Frets on Fire (think Guitar Hero)
14:29 Sauerbraten, Alien Arena and other First Person Shooter games
15:01 More advanced options Making it easy with DJL
15:44 What is DJL? Why should I use a game manager?
17:22 What you get: GUI for finding and easily installing games (free ware, share ware, GPL games)
19:48 Select from different genres of games
20:18 Assault Cube
21:48 Plane Shift
24:52 Installing DJL
26:27 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux
28:13 End
Nov 05: #083 - Listener Feedback
Looking forward to Karmic karma. Other topics include: removing junk, Nautilus-actions plug-in, Linux Experiment, Virtual Box, installing Windows 7, and KMyMoney.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Install Ubuntu software http://appnr.com
Martin's blog: http://it-tactics.blogspot.com/2009/10/stationary-under-ubuntu.html
The Linux Experiment: http://www.thelinuxexperiment.com
Virtual Box: http://www.virtualbox.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 83 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #083 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:13 Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala
02:24 Install Ubuntu software at the appnr.com website
06:11 Reese: Removing RAR and TAR junk
08:43 Martin: Fun with Nautilus - context menus
13:42 Tyler: The Linux Experiment website and podcast
16:04 James: Ubuntu 9.10 review
20:10 Seth: Use Virtual Box (non-open source) to get USB support
22:54 Bill: Is he upset with us?
27:23 John: If PC came with Windows, can I install XP or 7 on a virtual machine?
38:21 Ray: All of KDE installed along with KMyMoney!
42:44 Software pick: Use "mount" to open an ISO image without burning to disk
46:16 Software pick: xsane scanning, printing, fax application
47:41 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote
49:34 Linux-compatible software promo
51:00 End
Oct 22: #082 - Computer America #19
Have you heard? There's a new version of our favorite OS being released this month!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Ubuntu 9.10 (Only days to go!): http://www.ubuntu.com
Type "Epson Workforce 600 printer" into the search field over at the Ubuntu forums.
This forum thread looks promising for solving listener, Mark's problem:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1015830&highlight=Epson+Workforce+600+printer
Samsung's Linux-compatible all-in-one laser printer: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2334444,00.asp
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 82 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #082 - Computer America #19
00:16 Introduction
01:51 Hello and welcome!
03:27 Battlestar Gallactica
06:08 Have you heard about the new OS (not Windows 7)
07:47 Does the Linux kernel get upgraded with a distribution upgrade?
10:05 Definition: Linux distribution
13:44 Intentional or conicidence? New releases Windows and Linux in same month
14:34 Microsoft considers Linux a serious competitor, contributes to Linux code base
16:49 Isn't software from a single source better? How do I know Linux software will work?
20:52 Lester: Switched to Linux. Should I upgrade right away?
27:18 Will things disappear after the upgrade? What about my preferences?
36:57 Scott: 32-bit or 64-bit Linux. Which is better?
45:41 John: Fresh install or upgrade. Which should I do?
50:23 Tim: Logitech keyboard and mouse work great! What will I do with PC Tools?
52:56 Mark: Epson Workforce 600 Printer. Drivers?
60:54 Media/podcatching software to sync with my media player
65:05 James: Reviews Ubuntu Linux version 9.10, Karmic Koala
66:39 Open Source development let's you follow the fixing of bugs -- and contribute!
68:04 Mark: Comments on the cost of converting to Linux. It has saved him time and money!
70:54 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux
75:58 End
Oct 20: #081 - Changing Linux Default Applications
Step-by-step instructions for changing default applications in Linux. Changing your browser, e-mail client, terminal, screen reader, media player, word processor, spreadsheet application, and more. Promos for OggCamp, Yugma, and Linux.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Open files from the Linux command line:
http://linuxcommando.blogspot.com/2009/05/open-file-from-command-line-using-its.html
Ogg Camp: http://oggcamp.org
Our Yugma Promo: http://www.archive.org/details/CompatibleWithLinux
Original Linux Radio Advert: http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2009/09/tux-takes-to-airwve.html
Our version of the Linux Advert: http://www.archive.org/details/LinuxAdvert
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 81 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #081 - Changing Linux Default Applications
00:16 Introduction
01:16 Thanks to listener "alistair.graham" for the topic idea
02:16 Changing default applications is accomplished in several locations
03:04 Install the alternate applications before making the changes to the defaults.
03:24 Changing the default browser and e-mail client in Linux
05:01 Changing the default media player in Linux
05:28 Changing the default terminal (command line) application in Linux
05:52 Changing the default screen reader and other accessibility applications in Linux
06:05 Using Nautilus to change default applications that open file types
06:32 Change applications that open files temporarily
07:11 Changing the default application that opens a file
07:54 Three ways to open a file using file associations at the Linux command line
09:00 Changing the default application for e-mailing OpenOffice documents as attachments
11:05 Promo: OggCamp
13:10 Promo: Yugma
15:25 Promo: Linux
17:27 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux
19:10 End
Oct 07: #080 - Listener Feedback
Audio feedback, a Linux podcast promo, and an advertisement for Linux are all included in this episode along with the regular lister feedback and questions. Our version of the Linux Advert is available from our website (Creative Commons License) using Ken Starks' words, and music (Ashrilyn's "Jungle") from http://www.archive.org/details/Ashrilyn.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux Advertisement
stereo ogg
stereo mp3
mono ogg
mono mp3
Talk Geek To Me http://talkgeektome.us
Linux User Podcast http://www.linuxuserpodcast.com
Linux Radio Advert http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2009/09/tux-takes-to-airwve.html
IEs4Linux http://www.tatanka.com.br
Alex's script multimedia.sh
Linux in the Ham Shack http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs/
Linux POS software http://wiki.openbravo.com/wiki/OpenbravoPOS_Installation#On_Ubuntu
Streaming Media:
ampache - web-based
audio
file management system - www.ampache.org
mpeg4ip-server - end-to-end system to explore streaming multimedia
vls - lightweight MPEG and DVD video streaming server (related to VLC)
theorur - simple tool for Ogg/Theora streaming written in GTK+2
peercast - P2P audio and video streaming server
icecast-server - MPEG Layer III Streaming Server
icecast2 - Ogg Vorbis and MP3 streaming media server
flumotion - Fluendo Streaming Server - manager, worker and admin
ezstream - easy media streaming client over icecast servers
mserv - centralized multiuser music environment - server
Flame desktop http://www.flamedesktop.commpeg4ip-server - end-to-end system to explore streaming multimedia
vls - lightweight MPEG and DVD video streaming server (related to VLC)
theorur - simple tool for Ogg/Theora streaming written in GTK+2
peercast - P2P audio and video streaming server
icecast-server - MPEG Layer III Streaming Server
icecast2 - Ogg Vorbis and MP3 streaming media server
flumotion - Fluendo Streaming Server - manager, worker and admin
ezstream - easy media streaming client over icecast servers
mserv - centralized multiuser music environment - server
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 80 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #080 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:15 Karmic talk
04:16 Talk Geek To Me
05:14 Linux User Podcast
07:16 James: Suggests IEs4Linux to browse Microsoft-only compatible sites
12:47 Linux Advert
14:06 Rick: Tired of Microsoft stealing the wheels off of his pc
14:39 Eric: Problems with wireless under Fedora
20:18 Peter: How to add folders as bookmarks in Nautilus
22:19 Alex: Shares a script to install "restricted" software when you upgrade to Ubuntu 9.10
25:28 Rich: Solution for defragging Windows machines -- install a better OS
26:19 Akshay: Ham radio on a Linux pc
27:34 Marc: Marc gets lucky, gets Ubuntu One, and gets spell checking suggestions
35:31 Kross: Starts a big project, converting a school to Linux
40:15 Brian: Also starts a big project, converting a bridal shop business to Linux
42:49 Jeff: provides suggestions for setting up a streaming media server
46:19 Shane: First Linux podcast he likes
47:47 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux
49:36 End
Sep 25: #079 - Computer America #18
Is Linux really more secure than Windows? We help a caller with a printer issue. Larry and Carey square off without getting into an argument. Larry shows his drumming talent.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux compatible printers: http://openprinting.org
Linux Doomed to Virus Plague. (Again.)
By Carla Schroder in LinuxToday on July 30, 2009
http://blog.linuxtoday.com/blog/2009/07/linux-doomed-to.html
On Bugs, Viruses, Malware and Linux
By Katherine Noyes in LinuxInsider on August 10, 2009
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/security/67818.html?wlc=1252336419
Is Linux the most secure OS?
By Chad Perrin in TechRepublic on June 17, 2008
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=471-
The truth about viruses
By Chad Perrin in TechRepublic on September 12, 2007
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=286
Security through visibility: The secrets of open source security
Chad Perrin in TechRepublic on April 25, 2006
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6064734.html
Linux and viruses (by Scott Granneman of SecurityFocus)
By Ian MacGregor in his blog Ian's Thoughts on February 10, 2009
http://ardchoille42.blogspot.com/2009/02/linux-and-viruses.html
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 79 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #079 - Computer America #18
00:16 Introduction
01:46 Movies - Not!
03:03 Fourth Tuesday this month
04:30 Is Linux really more secure than Windows?
06:40 Caller John: Looking for driver for a Lexmark X75 all-in-one printer
12:57 Determine your printer's Linux compatibility
16:57 Larry plays the drums
18:48 Who is responsible for developing printer drivers for Linux?
19:50 Multi-function printer drivers are complex under Windows, Mac and Linux
22:45 Larry calls for hardware manufacturers to publicize, rather than hide, their Linux compatibility
26:44 Which printer manufacturers are most Linux-friendly
29:53 Larry gets a little fancy with the drums
31:41 A company with the initials HP is most Linux compatible
34:46 Daniel: Doesn't agree that Linux will get attacked when it gets more popular
38:43 Windows leaves fighting viruses to antimalware
41:11 Is computer security just a matter for computer users to implement?
44:44 Using Linux does not prevent all users from getting infected
47:40 More fancy drumming
48:47 60,000 new Windows threats per day
51:08 Attachments in e-mail: Linux users have to explicitly give files permission to run
53:24 Windows users must use antivus and anti spyware, and practice "safe computing"
55:33 Linux is designed to prevent infection, and to minimize damage if it happens.
58:15 Drumming one-handed
59:24 Does the better security in Linux make it more difficult to use?
61:01 The security vs. ease-of-use trade-off with ANY operating system
62:54 Linux repositores all but eliminate the need to download software from third party sites
66:35 John: Why does Ubuntu Linux warn me about viruses in JPEG files if it is more secure?
68:18 Now the drumming technique is just getting ridiculous
69:40 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux
73:23 End
Sep 22: #078 - Linux File System-Advanced
We discuss some of the more advanced things you can do with the Linux file system. The file manager provided with your distribution has many features for manipulating files and folders. We discuss some of them. We also talk about tools that can be used to examine the file system... and to alter it.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Gnome Documentation: http://library.gnome.org/devel/platform-overview/stable/nautilus.html.en
GParted: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php
Clonezilla: http://clonezilla.org
G4L: http://g4l.sourceforge.net
g4u: http://www.feyrer.de/g4u
Partimage: http://partimage.org
SystemRescueCD: http://www.sysresccd.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 78 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #078 - Linux File Systems-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
01:16 Skype revisited, for Pete's sake!
03:20 The file manager
04:46 The Nautilus file manager - local, remote and plug-ins
07:20 Dragging and dropping - controling the copy, move and link actions
08:36 Changing permissions graphically
09:06 Which files are taking up the most space on my hard drive? Two tools
11:00 Modify the file system using GParted
12:48 Manage disk partitions - partitioning utilities
14:30 How we use GParted with flash drives to ensure compatibility with Windows and Linux
19:18 Command line utilities
20:30 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote
22:20 End
Sep 05: #077 - Listener Feedback
In this episode: Skype rant! Adopting Linux rant! Oh, and we answer listener questions as well.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Glyn Moody's June 30 article in ComputerWorld UK:
http://www.computerworlduk.com/community/blogs/index.cfm?entryid=2316&blogid=14
HM Linux: http://hannahmontana.sourceforge.net
WattOS: http://www.planetwatt.com
Sabayon: http://www.sabayonlinux.org
Linux Mint: http://linuxmint.com
Medibuntu media repositories for Ubuntu: http://www.medibuntu.org
Compiz-Switch on Forlong's blog: http://forlong.blogage.de/entries/pages/Compiz-Switch
One way to streaming media from website: http://mediaplayer.yahoo.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 77 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #077 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:16 Tom rants: Skype beta breaks audio and video on Ubuntu 9.04
05:14 Gil: Windows is less expensive to run than Linux
09:35 Larry rants: Windows is less expensive only if you already use it, don't buy software, and upgrade by buying a new PC.
13:24 Screenlets is an alternative for Conky
15:26 Maintenance is less with Linux
16:43 Reese: Hannah Montana Linux and Linux file systems feedback
17:17 Victor: Windows free since 2005... Carey can install Linux!
18:43 Richard: Gets the word out about malicious commands
19:52 Norman: Likes Sabayon, likes Mint better for new users
22:09 Replacing the Linux Mint slab menu with the traditional Gnome menu
24:54 Jason: MS terminal services for the listener wanting to connect to MS servers
28:33 Judy: Creative Soundblaster not working under Ubuntu 9.04!
31:52 Scott: WattOS - small and "power" full... add icons to desktop... iTunes?
37:00 Qlix alternative for Zune
37:35 Mike: Wants to setup a music library website
39:22 Adam: Using a Linux-formatted drive for Windows iTunes media storage
44:49 Jacob: Correction - IDE and SATA drives all show as /dev/sdx these days
46:21 Who we missed this time
47:10 Software pick: compiz-switch, compiz-check
50:27 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote
51:49 Extra stuff
52:51 End
Aug 20: #076 - Linux File System-Introduction
Inspired by a request from listener, Reese, and armed with an outline modeled after Chess Griffin's Linux Reality #11, we provide an explanation of the Linux file system. Our discussion begins with a comparison of the Windows and Linux file structure, then we dig into the directories (folders) that are common on most Linux systems.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Hannah Montana Linux: http://hannahmontana.sourceforge.net/Site/Home.html
The standard is described at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard
The Free Standards Group's website is http://www.pathname.com/fhs/
Linux Reality Episode 11 http://linuxreality.com/archives.php
File structure tree http://www.secguru.com/files/linux_file_structure.jpg
Binary Signal created two YouTube videos using Chess's audio from episode 11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=460IxkYmZxQ (part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMaWG5ZRht4 (part 2)
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 76 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #076 - Linux File Systems-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
01:17 Update on Larry's evaluation of Linux for use in the corporate world.
01:58 Evaluation of Linux used to get a better deal from Microsoft.
02:48 Tom reviews Hannah Montana Linux, finds it "evil"
06:47 Thanks to Reese and Chess
07:21 Differences and Similarities XP and Ubuntu
07:49 Windows paths use "\" while Linux uses "/"
08:26 Linux drives are labeled sda, sdb, fda, fdb, cda, cdb, etc.
09:24 Windows uses letters A: B: C: D:
10:34 Windows has "magical" "Desktop" and "My Documents" folders for each user that are not where they appear to be.
11:40 Linux file system has a top-level root directory ("/") and every directory is under it.
12:26 The backup of saved data and application settings and preferences is easy under Linux
13:55 The 12 common basic Linux directories
15:00 /bin - binaries
16:00 /lib - libraries
16:44 /dev - devices
17:14 /etc - etcetera
17:40 /home - home
18:02 /mnt - mount
19:48 /proc - processes
20:52 /root - root directory for the root user
21:47 /sbin - secure binaries
22:06 /tmp - temporary
22:39 /usr - unix system resources
23:09 /var - variable
23:21 /boot, /media, and /opt
24:30 The Free Standards Group: standard file hierarchy for Linux
25:13 Additional resources
25:53 Binary Signal's screencast of Linux Reality #11
26:24 File system fragmentation and a grocery list...
27:50 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote
29:54 End
Aug 19: #075 - Computer America #17
Linux success stories. Going Linux Podcast publishes screencasts on burning a Linux LiveCD, and installing Linux from a LiveCD!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Screencasts: http://screencast.goinglinux.com
Burn A Linux LiveCD From Windows Or Linux: http://goinglinux.com/articles/BurnACD.html
How To Install Linux using a LiveCD: http://goinglinux.com/articles/InstallFromLiveCD.html
Screencast-o-matic: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com
(Website says Mac and Windows. Crash-o-matic on Linux!)
Screentoaster: http://www.screentoaster.com
(Linux, Mac OSX and Windows. Nice!)
UbuntuStudio: http://ubuntustudio.org is a Linux distribution, based on Ubuntu.
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 75 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #075 - Computer America #17
00:17 Introduction
01:51 Movie talk
03:03 Welcome Larry!
05:08 Linux success stories
08:22 Kross: What to do when your OS just works?
10:53 Screencasting software on the Internet
14:50 Larry introduces Carey and Craig to the two screencasts he made for Carey
15:50 Video tutorial: Burning a Linux CD
21:39 Posting screencasts: Carey suggests Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000160608558&v=app_2392950137)
25:45 We run out of time in hour 1
27:04 Video tutorial: Installing Linux from the LiveCD
33:01 Addison: How would I get Google Earth running in Ubuntu?
34:41 Definitions: "package manager" and "repository"
36:52 Laura: How do I install Linux alongside Vista on my new computer?
40:33 Ray: If I can install Mint, so can Carey!
43:08 Installing Linux using Wubi
45:47 Jonathan: Blind Linux user builds accessible Linux computers, includes our episodes
48:13 Trihexiphenidyl: Microsoft shut off XP. I'm switching to Linux!
52:22 Linux: no viruses, you can copy it as much as you want, and you can give it away
53:49 Browser and OS security
58:07 ZenDead: Has installed Ubuntu on Desktop and Netbook, interested in Ubuntu Studio
62:43 End
Aug 04: #074 - Listener Feedback
No Windows bashing here! From screencasting tips to Windows add-ons that make the MS OS work more like Linux, our listeners come through with suggestions and tips. Wondering how to actually install Linux using a LiveCD? Check out our latest screencast!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Screencast software reviews: http://www.tuxradar.com/content/group-test-screencasting-apps
Article: "Bad block HOWTO for smartmontools" http://smartmontools.sourceforge.net/badblockhowto.html
Windows utilities to make it more like Linux:
DexPot: http://www.dexpot.de/index.php
360Desktop: http://www.360desktop.com
User Agent Switcher: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/59
Mitchel's blog: http://www.computerdoctor-mitchel.blogspot.com
Using Audacity: http://screencasts.goinglinux.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 74 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #074 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:16 Discombobulation
02:09 Bill: audio file conversions - oggconvert utility
04:44 John: Likes pokes and jabs at Microsoft, but not the hate; runs 5 distros
12:06 Tom holds back...
12:49 Larry reviews the SATA drive issue; is John in "dependency hell" with SuSE?
15:33 The need to use the terminal
17:16 Vic: List of TuxRadar review on screencasting apps
18:37 Jason: Linux has been almost life-changing
20:29 Göran: Troubleshooting hard drive issue on an NTFS hard drive with Linux
26:50 Larry suggest a "better way"
27:56 Andy: 20 desktops and 360 desktop for Windows
29:30 Ray: Really likes Linux Mint
31:29 Jenny: IT major just discovered open source software!
32:50 Tim: The new intro is better, additional suggestions
34:32 Tim: How can I connect to a site that requires IE from Linux without paying a license?
38:35 Mitchel: Blogs about his move to Linux
41:02 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote
43:42 Extra stuff
44:36 End
Jul 18: #073 - Listener Feedback
We express our opinion on netbooks, Google Chrome and the "commoditization" of operating systems. We revamp the intro, help with desktop freezes and slow browsers, and relay listener tips. Andrew writes a song mixed with clips of Larry's voice from the podcast.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
More desktop sharing for Linux
Dimdim http://www.dimdim.com/
Yuuguu http://www.yuuguu.com/home
WizHelp http://www.wizhelp.com/WizPortal/en/home
Brian's blog http://brimeyblotter.net
"I Love Penguins" by partition36
On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBLNunYzgcY
Andrew's website: http://www.partition36.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 73 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #073 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:14 Tom prepares to go wireless
01:45 Kyle: Asks for our opinion on the netbook market
04:50 Google's Chrome Operating System is based on Linux
06:35 Tom rants about netbook operating systems
08:07 Larry thinks computer operating systems are becoming a commodity
10:37 James: Your intro is too long and slow! (We changed it for him.)
12:46 Stan: Don't you have to backup the hidden Linux folders, too?
16:56 Zeb: Life cycle is another difference between free and commercial versions of Linux.
17:34 Martin: Suggests additional desktop sharing apps that work with Linux
21:24 Developers, we want apps named T0m and Larieeee. ;-)
22:21 Martin: Intel video driver on Dell Latitude 5500 gives desktop freezes.
26:14 Mark from Lanzarote: Tip - drag a file from Nautilus to a terminal to get the path right
30:00 Tom suggests: Drag from Firefox to a folder to download a file.
31:47 Mark: What is that mini-window thing in KDE called? Is it in Gnome? It's a task switcher.
32:36 Use Alt+Tab to switch tasks. Use simple-ccsm to assign the Shift Switcher (Cover) setting.
35:43 Emily: Firefox is slow. Even slower since upgrading to 3.5.
36:44 It's your Stumble Upon add-on that is causing your browser to be sluggish!
40:00 Reminiscence of the old days of 300 baud modems and all night downloads.
40:43 Brian: I have failed to be able to install Kubuntu. Bad technology is at fault.
43:26 Andrew mixes our podcast into a song about Linux - "I Love Penguins"
45:43 Tom is loaded for bear!
46:20 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:45 I Love Penguins
53:14 End
Jul 09: #072 - Computer America #16
Lost bus lane fines due to Conficker Worm infestation at city hall: $70,000... Consulting fees paid to Microsoft to fix the problem: $975,000... Listening to arguments about the high cost of ownership of Linux: Priceless! Larry is on Computer America early this month.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Glyn Moody's June 30 article in ComputerWorld UK:
http://www.computerworlduk.com/community/blogs/index.cfm?entryid=2316&blogid=14
Distrowatch http://distrowatch.com
Suse Linux: http://www.opensuse.org
Ubuntu Linux: http://ubuntulinux.org
Going Linux screencasts: http://screencasts.goinglinux.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 72 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #072 - Computer America #16
00:15 Introduction
01:50 The "How was your weekend" segment
03:04 Why the schedule change?
08:00 866-606-TALK live@computeramerica.com
09:24 Linux is a free operating system. You can also pay for support, or purchase CDs.
10:50 Microsoft pushes the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) argument against Linux,
but you have similar costs with ANY operating system
13:50 When you pay for Linux you get someone to call for support and perhaps some
additional utilities
15:30 Definition: "Linux distribution"
17:32 Use a LiveCD to try a distribution before you install it on you computer
18:40 Where to find a Linux distribution to try for home or business
22:13 Purchasing Linux support for the Corporate environment
24:00 Does it make sense for a business to pay for Linux?
26:30 Does it make sense to pay for Linux at home?
28:40 Wade: Are there terminal services for Linux? Can I run proprietary software under Linux?
32:50 Listeners request new segments on Computer America
36:04 James: The advice you gave a caller in the last show, about reinstalling, was wrong!
40:28 John: I am that guy who called! No harm done.
42:32 Restoring Windows boot loader after uninstalling Linux
43:30 What to do before attempting to install software that requires you to compile
it from sourcecode.
46:20 Computer America contest winners
48:00 Chat room participant downloaded a Linux ISO, burned the LiveCD and was
running Fedora in 45 minutes.
49:00 Troy: Wireless on an inherited T41 doesn't work!
53:20 John: Tablet PC works perfectly with SuSE. Has display resolution trouble
after deciding to try Ubuntu.
60:10 Sometimes people make their own trouble... especially the geeks who like to experiment!
63:18 For the "normal" user who doesn't want to experiment, Linux just works.
65:40 ComputerWorldUK article highlights the *real* TCO advantage of Linux...
no lost productivity or expense involved in fighting malware!
67:30 Check out our screencast on how to burn a Linux CD
70:49 End
Jul 04: #071 - Linux Desktop-Advanced
How to eliminate the most annoying sound in the world. Bandwidth caps. Stick with 32-bit -- for now. Compiz Configuration Managers. Multiple desktops, not just for Linux anymore. Using multiple monitors under Linux. Mirror screens vs. extended desktop.
Fix for the most annoying sound in the world:
sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
Add these lines
# remove annoying beep on shutdown
blacklist pcspkr
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Mint Cast podcast #16 on customizing Gnome. http://mintcast.org/2009/06/10/mintcast-episode-16.aspx
Going Linux Articles:
Changing your mouse behavior (17-Mar-2007)
Create application icons on your KDE desktop (19-Mar-2007)
Create KDE desktop URL links from Firefox (Updated 10-Dec-2006)
Create "System" icons on the Linux desktop (14-Jun-2007)
Display your computer's hardware specifications (30-Aug-2008)
Folder or Directory. Which is correct? (15-Feb-2009)
Makeover the Ubuntu Gnome Desktop (04-Dec-2007)
Save your documents where you want them (19-Jul-2007)
Tabbed browsing (11-Mar-2007)
Use a dialog box to open an application or URL (14-Jun-2007)
Dropbox http://www.getdropbox.com
Canonical's Ubuntu One http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Dropbox-Clone-Ubuntu-One
Yugma http://www.yugma.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 71 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #071 - Linux Desktops-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
01:41 Schedule change with Computer America for July
02:43 Larry switches back to 32-bit Ubuntu 9.04. That fixed the printer and Synergy issues
03:45 Larry discovers the most annoying sound in the world... and a fix for it.
06:32 Tom rants about bandwidth caps and metering.
09:44 The Mint Cast #16 did a better job than we could in describing Compiz and customizing Gnome.
10:43 How to get the control panel for Compiz (hint: package manager)
12:24 Conflicting effects with Compiz
13:21 Not all graphics cards and drivers can handle the 3-D effects of Compiz
14:47 Using and switching between multiple desktops
16:42 Using multiple monitors (dual head) - mirrored vs extended
19:20 Additional resource
20:56 Tom's software pick Dropbox
22:34 Larry shares an alternative to Dropbox from Canonical
23:50 Larry's pick Yugma a better (and less expensive) alternative to GoToMeeting that works with Linux!
28:56 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:55 End
Jun 18: #070 - Computer America #15
"The good, the bad and the ugly" (No, not the movie.)
This time we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of Linux, as described in our listener e-mail.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux User Groups: http://www.linux.org/groups
Pen Drive Linux: http://www.pendrivelinux.com Install a full Linux distribution on a pen/flash drive.
UNetBootIn: http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net Select the distribution to install on a flash drive.
Article on UNetBootIn: http://www.howtoforge.com/unetbootin_windows_ubuntu_fedora
Ubuntu UK Podcast (http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org)
Ubuntu Screencasts at http://screencasts.ubuntu.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 70 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #070 - Computer America #15
00:15 Introduction
01:50 Movie reviews - NOT!
03:20 Off-topic banter - not so much!
04:23 Welcome Larry
05:30 What is a screencast?
06:52 Computer America, the video - talking heads
11:02 The good, the bad, and the ugly
13:50 What is the "ugly" of Linux
15:18 Unplugging and external USB device Linux, Windows and Mac
18:36 Unplugging drives, when Windows won't let you
21:29 The hazards of unplugging storage devices
24:33 John in San Diego: Needs to resize the Ubuntu partition
27:14 How to repartition and reinstall from LiveCD
30:02 What's this? I thought Linux doesn't need security updates.
31:35 Am I protected if I simply run from a Linux LiveCD?
35:53 Richard (Stallman?): It's "GNU-Linux", not "Linux!"
44:06 Joe: What do I need to setup my own Linux server at home?
45:51 Richard in Escondido: Does Ubuntu have the Orca screen reader in the LiveCD
46:45 Orca is in the Ubuntu LiveCD and can even be enabled during installation
47:28 Where do I go to find a Linux User Group (LUG) in my area?
49:30 Marc in Germany: Recommends PenDriveLinux - and wins some Windows software from CA!
52:12 You can partition a flash drive to hold PenDriveLinux and also use it as a regular flash drive
53:31 UNetBootIn is an alternative to PenDriveLinux for creating a "LiveCD" flash drive
56:28 Jon in the UK: Provides some helpful suggestions on creating screencasts
59:31 Sherry: Should I upgrade Ubuntu to 9.04?
61:17 Jason, contest winner
63:50 What is a long-term support releases of Linux software
66:11 Tony in New Jersey: Despises Linux, going back to XP
71:20 Zeb: My Ubuntu theme changes on it's own!
72:23 Larry recommends an "ugly" solution
73:13 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
76:26 End
Jun 05: #069 - Listener Feedback
Larry and Tom have both switched to the latest Ubunutu. Tom gets a new laptop. Audio feedback from Bill S. who donated the laptop to Tom. Thanks Bill! Ray reviews his experiences installing the Windows 7 and Linux Mint 7 release candidates on the same computer. For most working features, out-of-the-box, guess which one wins!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Peter Nikolaidis of the Fresh Ubuntu Podcast http://freshubuntu.org/
Black Sparrow Media's Linux in the Ham Shack podcast
Site: http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs/
Feeds: http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs/category/podcast-ogg/feed
http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs/category/podcast-mp3/feed
The mintCast podcast
Site: http://mintcast.org
Feed: http://mintcast.org/podcasts-only/rss2.aspx
Articles:
This article from linux.com provides an overview and an example or two of
Nautilus extensions. The nautilus-info-provider script looks promising.
This article, on live.gnome.org, provides additional examples and
some instructions on where to place the Nautilus scripts.
This forum post from linuxquestions.org discusses some alternate installation
information and the fact that you may need to install other components
(available in the repositories) to make Nautilus scripts work.
This forum post: "The 10,000 Page Guide to Sound Troubleshooting and
Configuration for Hardy Heron 8.04 and Intrepid 8.10 and Jaunty 9.04"
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 69 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #069 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:34 We have switched to Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackelope
02:35 Turn off special effects when playing games
04:30 Compiz effects may not work on all video hardware
05:51 64-Bit advantages and issues (slow printing, Synergy does not work)
10:00 Tom thanks Bill S. for his donation of an HP Pavillion TX laptop!
11:15 Bill S.: Audio contribution - "alien" for converting from rpm, tar.gz or others to deb
18:18 Richard: Use GTK-recordmydesktop for screen cast videos
19:38 Fred: Says thanks and makes a donation
21:09 T.J.: Shares a Gentoo success story
23:19 Bob: Ubuntu 9.04 wants to have running apps continue after reboot
24:32 Try changing the Startup Applications Preferences settings
25:49 David: Wants a file manager that allows sorting by specific audio/video file properties
28:19 Nautilus accepts extensions and scripts that might help
32:51 Ray: Windows 7 RC vs. Linux Mint 7 RC side-by-side
35:58 Tony: Media players stop playing after a few minutes (pulse audio problems?)
38:53 Tony: Wants kaffeine as his default player
40:30 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:53 End
May 22: #068 - Linux Media Special
J. Daniel Sawyer's Down From Ten Preview Episode.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Episode 14: Dan's audio podcast short story collection, Sculpting God
Episode 46: Dan Sawyer and I discuss his Linux media studio
and his audio book podcast Antithesis, Book 1
Dan Sawyer's website: http://jdsawyer.net/
Artistic Whispers Productions: http://www.artisticwhispers.com
Dan Sawyer's publications: http://jdsawyer.net/publications
Podio Books: http://podiobooks.com/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 68 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #068 - Linux Media Special
00:16 Introduction
01:24 Screen cast update
03:31 Revisiting a guest from 2007 Dan Sawyer
04:47 Promoting Antithesis Book 1 in 2008
05:37 Antithesis was an all-Linux production
07:44 Preview of Dan's next podio book, Down From Ten
17:35 End
May 21: #067 - Computer America #14
Craig convinces Larry to do a screen cast, lots of button pushing, lots of free stuff, 5 contest winners and much, much more.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Screen casts using Linux: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScreencastTeam/RecordingScreencasts
QuickCam Linux compatibility info: http://www.quickcamteam.net/devices
New Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackelope:
The best-supported Linux - designed for new Linux users, but equally at home on Linux expert's desktop.
Home Page - http://www.ubuntulinux.org
Get Ubuntu Page - http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu
Open Source Alternative Software: http://www.osalt.com http://www.altlinux.com
Article: "Switching My Dad to Linux"
Keir Thomas, PC World | Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Part One: http://tinyurl.com/SwitchDad-1
Part Two: http://tinyurl.com/SwitchDad-2
Article: The five best, new things in Ubuntu Linux 9.04
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, Computer World Blogs
http://tinyurl.com/5-BestThings
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 67 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #067 - Computer America #14
00:16 Introduction
01:52 Carey pushes the right button
03:53 Free show, free operating system, free prizes
05:44 Windows-free episode
06:37 New software Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackelope
08:00 Carey's screencasts
10:15 Larry pushes the right button
11:15 Linux in video production
13:07 Carey asks Larry to produce a screencast to help walk him through installing Linux
16:37 Carey explains the challenge
20:04 Larry accepts the challenge
22:25 Carey talks about how he produces his screencasts
24:18 Carey wants to use Linux to produce screencasts!
27:15 Mike wins the contest! (5th place)
30:30 Doug has troubles with a Logitech webcam on Xubuntu on an old computer
32:49 Linux driver issue, camera hardware issue, computer hardware issue?
35:53 Carey suggest it may be a USB issue
37:10 Kyle wins the contest! (4th place)
39:02 New contest do-over
40:00 Buddy list winner
42:45 All the right buttons are pushed for hour two
43:50 Kevin: Where is the "control panel" in Linux? Equivalent functions?
45:30 Where to adjust display settings using openSUSE's YaST and using Gnome's System menu
49:35 Support for the Linux community can help you discover how to do things
51:29 Mike: www.osalt.com is an excellent resource for software equivalents
52:09 How to find Linux equivalents to Windows applications
54:05 Definition: Software Repositories and Package Manager
55:32 Jonathan wins the contest! (3rd place)
58:30 Gary wins the contest! (6th caller)
59:20 Gary and Carey discuss using the prize to make backups
61:17 Brad wins the contest! (2nd place)
62:37 Nancy: Disagrees that everything will be moving to the cloud.
Not everyone can even get the cloud.
65:05 The future of computing is applications for the "cloud" especially with
browser-based portable devices
67:37 The "average" computer user just wants the computer to work
70:06 Cloud computing "just works" for users who want the computer to work like an appliance
82:02 Cloud computing allows users to switch computers
83:04 Disadvantage of using Windows to access the cloud is viruses,
Linux has the advantage for accessing the cloud
85:09 Joshua wins the contest! (1st place - grand prize)
90:13 End
May 07: #066 - Listener Feedback
Tom discusses his "appearance" on Computer America. We made a mistake. We help listeners, and they help each other, with their Linux issues. We define "PEBKAC." Vista and Mac have nothing on Linux desktop effects!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux Podcasts:
Linux Outlaws: http://linuxoutlaws.com
Linux Reality: http://linuxreality.com
Productive Linux: http://productivelinux.com
Tux Radar: http://www.tuxradar.com/podcast
Wes' fix for Compaq LiveCD problem:
Article: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/27321
Wes' website: http://matrix7.deviantart.com
Article: Ubuntu help - edit xorg.conf for screen resolutions that aren't automatically detected.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/
Article: Linux.com Tips on editing the xorg.conf file.
http://www.linux.com/feature/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 66 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #066 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
04:27 Len: Show topic suggestion - Knoppix as rescue CD
05:42 Ryan: htop is a better top
08:34 John: Creative Zen software doesn't play Going Linux podcast
11:35 Charles: Is KDE the "lead weights package" of auto interiors?
12:16 Tony: How do I find URLs for streams?
14:11 The Gourd Captain (Gourdie?): Don't log out using Ctrl-Alt-Bksp! System Monitor/NVIDIA problems
19:50 Tim: Choosing a distro - in less than 10 years! Upgrade or reinstall?
31:47 James: Sometimes you just CAN'T undelete from a NAS
34:50 Wes: Compaq won't boot LiveCDs or install from CD. Blacklisting agp fixes the problem.
39:48 Eduardo: Fix screen resolution - Debian on PowerMac G4
44:35 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:18 End
Apr 28: #065 - Linux Desktops-Introduction
Have you ever wondered how to switch between different Linux desktop environments? Tom and Larry discuss Linux desktop environments how to install them, and how to switch between them.
Correction: OOPS! we said "apt get-install" and we should have said "apt-get install" of course!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
http://savetheinternet.com
http://www.freepress.net
Comparison of desktops in many distros:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions#Technical
Rtorrent http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 65 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #065 - Linux Desktops
00:15 Introduction
01:36 Screencasts redux
03:15 Tom's rant: bandwidth caps and metering
10:13 Rant #2: temporary taxes
11:54 Definition: What is a desktop?
13:00 Default applications with desktop applications
14:40 A Linux desktop is like an automobile dashboard
17:06 Comparing desktop managers
19:02 Comparing Konqueror with Dolphin, Firefox and Midnight Commander
22:13 Considerations for selecting a window manager or desktop environment
23:03 Installing multiple desktop environments on Ubuntu
27:18 Installing desktop packages sometimes brings all of the applications with them
30:30 Switching between desktops
32:59 Changing login managers (gdm vs. kdm)
35:15 Software Pick: System Monitor
39:54 Software pick: r-torrent
43:31 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:10 End
Apr 25: #064 - Computer America #13
Tom joins Larry for the first time, on the Computer America show. Well, he's in the chat room... but that counts! Free Rescue and Utility CDs based on Linux.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
IMAGING AND CLONING:
Some free disk or partition backup and image tools, which provide live CD or USB flash drive so that you do not have to install or configure them:
Clonezilla Live http://clonezilla.org
- Clonezilla live is used to clone single machine without installation.
It uses Linux utilities DRBL, Partition Image, ntfsclone, partclone, dd and udpcast to clone Linux
or Windows hard drives.
G4L http://g4l.sourceforge.net
- G4L (formerly known as Ghost for Linux)
g4u http://www.feyrer.de/g4u
- g4u ("ghosting for unix") is a NetBSD-based bootfloppy/CD-ROM that allows easy cloning of
PC harddisks to deploy a common setup on a number of PCs using FTP.
PartImage http://www.partimage.org
- PartImage (Partition Image) is a Linux utility which saves partitions having a supported file
system to an image file.
RESCUE TOOL KITS:
Some of the available free rescue LiveCDs. Many support the following file systems: ext2, ext3, ext4, fat16, fat32, hfs, hfs+, jfs, linux-swap, ntfs, reiserfs, reiser4, and xfs.:
Article: Using a standard Ubuntu LiveCD to fix your Windows MBR
(Master Boot Record) http://tinyurl.com/d5d9lh
Super Grub Disk http://www.supergrubdisk.org
- After all, booting is the most important thing your computer does -- without the boot process,
you would not have an operating system to use! Super Grub Disk is also a teaching tool to help
you learn more about bootloaders and the booting process.
Trinity Rescue Kit http://trinityhome.org/Home/index.php?wpid=1&front_id=12
- Trinity Rescue Kit or TRK is a free live Linux distribution that aims specifically at recovery and repair
operations on Windows machines, but is equally usable for Linux recovery issues.
GParted LiveCD http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php
- GParted is an industrial-strength package for creating, destroying, resizing, moving, checking and
copying partitions, and the file systems on them. GParted Live can be installed on CD, USB,
PXE server, and Hard Disk then run on an x86 machine.
Knoppix http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
- Knoppix is a with a fully functional Linux OS with lots of rescue utilities.)
Parted Magic http://www.partedmagic.com
- Parted Magic uses the Linux utilities GParted and Parted to handle partitioning tasks and features the
Partition Image, TestDisk, fdisk, sfdisk, dd, and ddrescue utilities. An extensive collection of
fileystem tools are also included.
PLD RescueCD http://rescuecd.pld-linux.org
- PLD RescueCD is a System Rescue CD http://www.sysresccd.org/Main_Page
- System Rescue CD is a frequently updated collection of utilities
Ubuntu-Rescue-Remix http://ubuntu-rescue-remix.org
- Ubuntu-Rescue-Remix Ultimate Boot CD http://www.ultimatebootcd.com
- Ultimate Boot CD grml http://grml.org
- grml is a Debian based live CD for sysadmins. 2.3 GB of text tools and documentation
compressed onto one CD. Popular with blind users also as it just works.
Recovery Is Possible http://www.tux.org/pub/people/kent-robotti/looplinux/rip
RIP is a Linux rescue system
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 64 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #064 - Computer America #13
00:15 Introduction
03:15 Movie reviews (NOT!)
03:50 Free Rescue and Utility Tools CDs based on Linux
06:00 Carey's client needs to recover files from a NAS (Network Attached Storage)
09:30 Larry recommends Knoppix
11:00 Knoppix has both CD and DVD versions
14:37 Using the Knoppix Linux distribution CD to connect to a network drive
17:00 Welcome co-host Tom!
18:15 Undeleting files on the NAS - Backup to avoid this
21:37 Rescue CDs and other Distribution Live CDs for system rescue
23:00 Dedicated CDs: Gparted, Parted Magic, etc.
24:00 Now utility CDs are better documented than ever.
26:30 Many full distro install CDs can be used for rescue
27:27 RIP Recovery Is Possible
28:00 Linux tools: dd, fdisk (not the Windows fdisk)
29:51 use --help and man pages for help
31:43 Tom suggests dd_rescue for Carey's customer has a computer with a hard drive that died
36:30 Hour 2 begins
39:36 Bill H: Trinity Rescue Kit
42:30 Booting from a network server using PXE
44:08 Alexandro: Gentoo was misrepresented (Not Miss Represented!)
46:30 Gentoo lets you optimize the installation for your hardware
47:42 Can we coax Tom to call into the show?
49:25 The Great Gazoo: Thanks to Craig and Carey. They should try a live CD again
52:09 John: Linux dual-boot success story. How do I get more space when I re-install Ubuntu?
56:25 Backup "home" directory; reinstall Linux, replacing existing install; copy home to new install
60:29 Or install to free space, then delete the old partition using Gparted
61:16 Tony: How to install Firefox under WINE, it runs faster
64:00 Carey compares with early days of raid drives
66:00 Why install a browser under WINE?
67:04 http://DownForEveryoneOrJustMe.com
70:00 Why Linux Mint over Ubuntu?
71:20 What's next on the Going Linux podcast? http://subscribe.goinglinux.com
76:24 End
Apr 08: #063 - Listener Feedback
Tom finds that running the Windows versions of Firefox under WINE performs faster than running the native Linux Firefox. Larry is now running Ubuntu at work, and is part of a project to evaluate Open Source software for the business computing environment.Our first photographic feedback. Typing special characters and symbols in Linux. Much more...
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux Video Podcasts:
Jupiter Broadcasting: http://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com
Category5 Live TV and podcast http://www.category5.tv
Linux Planet http://www.linuxplanet.org/casts
Ubuntu pocket guide: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/ikg0aP4edkU/ubuntu-pocket-guide-available-as-a-free-download
Ubuntu guide: http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Intrepid
Ubuntu forums for help: http://ubuntuforums.org or http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/webforums
Unicode characters:
http://www.unicode.org/charts/charindex.html
http://www.unicode.org/charts/
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=508650
Use dpkg to migrate installed apps to new installation
Forum post:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=169062
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=908979
Commands:
dpkg --get-selections > selections_file.txt
dpkg --set-selections < selections_file.txt
Cheese forum postz:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1018840&page=2
http://bigbrovar.wordpress.com/2008/11/20/ubuntu-intrepid-ibex-on-dell-xps-m1330/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 63 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #063 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:37 Lots and lots of e-mail
02:27 Ending abruptly
03:23 Tom finds Windows version of Firefox under Wine runs faster
06:33 Larry now runs Linux on the desktop AT WORK!
09:49 Microsoft asks the US government for a bail out
10:47 Reed: CPU usage is too high, lost graphical Firefox buttons, looking for Linux video podcast
13:39 Use the top command or the System Monitor, disable themes and plug-ins and enable one at a time
16:18:13 Suggestions for Linux video podcasts
19:07 Kent: Suggestion for changing screen resolution on a virtual machine
21:59 Nick: Where is the screen cast?
23:11 Brian: Ubuntu Pocket Guide
24:30 Tom recommends Linux Mint over Ubuntu for newbies
25:39 Brad: Alternative browser security and media plug-ins for Opera
29:35 John: Ubuntu wireless problems with WICD
33:30 How to move back to the Gnome Network Manager (using CD-ROM as repository)
35:45 WICD support team solves John's problem
37:43 Jim: How do I insert special characters and symbols using the keyboard?
38:40 °: Alt+248 (ASCII 248) in Windows translates to Ctrl+Shift+u+00B0 (Unicode 00B0) in Linux.
41:47 Jay: Upgrade or fresh install? If a fresh install retain all my installed software?
46:49 Eduardo: Cheese does not detect web cam
48:48 Pictorial feedback: http://i41.tinypic.com/4h9s2a.png
49:40 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:26 Linux Outlaws promo
53:00 End
Mar 26: #062 - Podcasting With Linux-Advanced
Larry and Tom talk about how to use Audacity to record an audio podcast. We discuss microphone placement, reducing noise and tips for editing.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Audacity Audio Editing and Recording http://audacity.sourceforge.net
The Levelator http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator
Going Linux Screencasts: http://screencasts.goinglinux.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 62 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #062 - Podcasting With Linux-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
01:48 Overview of the introductory episode
03:00 Our screen cast
03:32 Google Docs for sharing the show outline
05:30 Installing Audacity
06:00 The LAME encoder
08:03 Using Ogg file format only may limit your audience
10:07 Adjusting the levels (volume) to prevent clipping
11:43 Use the mixer to adjust the recording settings and volume
14:15 Use mic boost to amplify the volume if it is too low
15:20 Selecting the right device in the mixer
17:16 Getting connected and making the recording
19:08 Reducing and eliminating noise in the recording
21:00 Microphone placement and pop filters
24:34 Exporting vs. saving
29:06 Transfer the file to the person who will do the editing
30:04 Import the second audio file into the first audio project
31:01 Editing out noises and extraneous sounds
32:08 Finding a theme and music for your podcast
34:39 Importing your podcast theme and bumpers
35:08 Massage the voice tracks: Normallize and Levelling
40:20 Podcast feeds and websites
41:25 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:15 End
Mar 18: #061 - Computer America #12
Craig and Carey, hosts of the Computer America radio show welcome Larry for the 12th time to their show to discuss all things Linux. This time we discuss Linux software alternatives, answer listener questions, and make plans for next month's episode. We also have more than our fair share of technical difficulties in hour 1.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Gentoo Linux http://www.gentoo.org/
Linux equivalent software list
http://goinglinux.com/articles/Resources.html#SoftwareEquivalents
Going Linux episode 36 http://goinglinux.com/2008shownotes.html#glp036
Reinstall all applications after an Ubuntu fresh install:
Use the command line to save the list as a file named "selections_file.txt":
dpkg --get-selections > selections_file.txt
Then, after you have completed the re-install, you use the command:
dpkg --set-selections < selections_file.txt
to tell the package manager that you want to install the files.
Ubuntu forums links:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=169062
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=908979
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 61 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #061 - Computer America #12
00:16 Introduction
01:52 Welcome to the Computer America Show
03:28 Blue Icicle USB microphone adapter
07:31 Geek cruise vacation
12:50 Internet connection on a cruise
15:12 T.J.: Asks Larry's opinion on Gentoo Linux
18:30 Are some distributions better than others for the "computer geek?"
20:35 Having many distributions of Linux gives you more choices
22:10 Linux equivalents to Windows software
26:02 More technical difficulties
27:21 Carey learns a lesson re-installing Windows: It takes a long time!
28:40 Carey suspects Linux doesn't have this problem -- he's right!
30:53 Some Linux distributions are pre-configured for specific purposes: multimedia, business, etc.
33:26 All distributions have the same capability, the differences are mostly centered around the applications that are packaged with it
34:51 The "roll your own" Linux distribution
36:06 Is that Will Smith? -- more technical difficulties
36:43 Finding equivalents for Windows applications for use with Linux
38:10 Larry talks about F-Spot, but means Google's Picassa
39:47 Oscar: Have you tried the Itroliu Linux distribution
41:48 Jay C: Upgrading vs. fresh install will it automatically re-install applications?
43:49 Using dpkg to save your installed applications to a text file for easy re-install
46:01 David: Linux can be used for more than just light-weight jobs
47:27 Carey agrees and Larry elaborates
51:25 Carey is not anti-Linux
52:57 Computer America contest
55:04 Tony: problems with Kubuntu panel icons
56:34 Linux is embedded into many devices, such as routers, GPS systems and Windows Computers
58:47 Are Windows experts anti-Linux by definition?
63:39 Linux-powered LiveCDs can be invaluable for file recovery and resolving Windows problems
68:12 Partition imaging and backup CDs run Linux
69:12 Dell, Lenovo, etc. use a version of Linux to help make computers boot faster
71:14 Linux-based tools will be the topic of the next Computer America Linux show
72:05 Carey needs to find a job for his eeePC
73:43 What's coming up on Going Linux
78:48 End
Mar 05: #060 - Listener Feedback
We asked for it, we got it! Listener topic suggestions include Knoppix and Linux-compatible hardware, especially OGG players. Also, problems with laptop display resolution, suggestions for virtualization, and a new article from Paul Hardy.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Hacker Public Radio podcast http://www.hackerpublicradio.org
Fix screen resolution on Fedora:
http://www.newlinuxuser.com/
Fix screen resolution with dpkg-reconfigure:
http://www.
Article: Give an old computer a new lease on life with Linux
CrunchBang Linux (a.k.a. #!) http://crunchbanglinux.org
Podcast Alley: http://www.podcastalley.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 60 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #060 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:37 Episode 299 of Hacker Public Radio was a painful example of how not to demonstrate Linux
08:13 Ryan was looking for me at SCaLE. I didn't make it this year.
09:16 Podcast Alley comments.
11:00 Michael: Would like hardware episodes. Play lists problem with Sansa Fuze.Listener help?
16:46 Garejnc: Would like an episode on audio players that work with OGG files.
18:59 Martin: Would like a show on Knoppix and recovery tools.
22:28 Glen: Uses VM Ware rather than dual-booting Windows and Linux. Recommends CrunchBang Linux.
24:57 Chris: Can only get 800x600 resolution on his Acer Aspire 5735Z.
27:00 Paul Hardy has contributed a new article: "Give that old Hardware a new lease on life"
28:21 Per: Why Windows requires reboots and why Linux does not.
29:28 More detail on Windows paging file vs. Linux swap space/partitin.
36:07 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
37:33 End
Feb 24: #059 - Podcasting with Linux-Introduction
In this introduction to using Linux and Linux applications to record a podcast, we focus on doing it on the cheap. We reveal the hardware and software we use. We discuss that you don't have to have a fast, new computer and expensive recording equipment to make a good quality podcast recording. From recording to editing and from creating a feed to creating a supporting website, we talk about the free and open source software we use. We also give some tips on the logistics of the recording process and hosting your audio files for free.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
CommonCraft Video: Podcasting In Plain English
Hardware:
Headsets: Logitech USB Headset, Playstation USB Headset
Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR30
Mixer: Alesis Multimix 8 USB
Software:
Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net
Skype http://skype.com
Skype Call Recorder http://atdot.ch/scr
EasyTag http://easytag.sourceforge.net
RSS 2.0 specification: http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss
iTunes info: http://www.apple.com/itunes/whatson/podcasts/tips.html
Creative Commons license:
http://creativecommons.org/about
Legal considerations for podcasters:
http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Podcasting_Legal_Guide
Google's Feed Burner http://www.feedburner.com
Web hosting: http://www.site5.com/in.php?id=44470-6
Editing the website: http://kompozer.net
Audio file storage: http://www.archive.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 59 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #059 - Podcasting with Linux-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
01:28 How to record a podcast using Linux
01:44 Installing Windows XP takes 5 hours because of SATA drive
06:51 Larry has switched to Gnome from KDE!
08:26 Tom has switched from from Gnome to XFCE and LXDE!
11:16 How to use Linux software to record a podcast
12:07 Overview: You can record a podcast for free - or close to it
14:06 Requirements
15:35 Larry's hardware for podcast recording
16:24 The monitoring headset
17:04 The podcasting microphone
18:00 The sound mixer for multiple inputs and to remove noise
20:10 Tom's podcasting computer
20:51 The headset microphone
21:27 You don't need expensive equipment
22:15 The role of Botox in podcasting
23:18 Using Ubuntu and Xubuntu for recording a podcast
23:13 Audacity with LAME for recording, editing and exporting files
27:01 Considerations for using Skype to record a podcast
29:25 Recording a "double-ender"
30:00 Adding ID3 tags to your podcast files
33:31 Editing your RSS feed (an XML file)
37:20 Don't get your RSS feed upside down!
39:14 Get your podcast listed in iTunes
40:47 Distributing your podcast - use a Creative Commons license
43:29 Support your podcast with a blog or a website
44:37 Kompozer for editing your podcast website
46:15 Storing your podcast files to eliminate download and bandwidth costs
48:56 Next user experience episode: Using Audacity
49:43 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:07 End
Feb 19: #058 - Computer America #11
Live and on the air, Craig, Carey and Larry discuss Linux on the Computer America Radio show! Don't fear the penguin! Carey likes Linux, REALLY he does. We discuss why Linux is not for everyone, including Carey. There are various newbie guides available for free on the Internet. Is it "Folder" or "Directory?"
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
The Ubuntu Pocket Guide (Free e-book download)
http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com
5-Page newbie's guide to Linux: Don't Fear The Penguin
http://snipurl.com/dont-fear-penguin
PC World's Ubuntu Easy Install Guide (on-line)
http://snipurl.com/ubuntu-install-guide
Going Linux Article: Is it "Folder" or "Directory?"
http://goinglinux.com/articles/DirectoryVsFolder.html
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 58 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #058 - Computer America #11
00:17 Introduction
02:21 Movie talk
05:10 The Computer America archives had a problem
06:34 Welcome Larry - with fanfare!
08:56 Don't fear the penguin
12:19 Why try Linux?
15:29 Today's Linux is newbie freindly
21:19 Linux isn't for everyone
26:46 Carey likes Linux - really he does!
31:40 Designing software and hardware for Linux
33:55 How you use the computer determines whether it is right for you
40:53 Brian: Introduces us the the Ubuntu Pocket Guide
46:16 Nate: Installs Compiz, but it doesn't work. How to uninstall?
50:00 What is the correct term, "directory" or "folder?"
54:23 Contest
57:55 A computer is an appliance
65:20 65:20 What did we do before the computer?
68:52 A computer is like an appliance: a dishwasher, not a toaster
70:57 When we will no longer need an operating system
75:15 goinglinux.com - 3 episodes a month, for free!
80:20 End
Feb 05: #057 - Listener Feedback
From new Linux podcasts, to fixing sound problems and discussing the mysteries of Linux terminology, we cover a lot of different topics in this episode. Tom takes a moment to provide an audio demonstration of his Rockbox media player, and we have audio feedback this month!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
KPTech Blog http://kptechblog.com
Linux fans: http://kptechblog.com/2009/01/19/linux-fans-can-get-a-little-defensive
Article: Connecting to the Computer America chat with Linux
http://goinglinux.com/articles/AddOnChat.html
Sound preferences screen shot
Chipmark: http://chipmark.com
Foxmarks: http://foxmarks.com
Furl: http://furl.net
Avidemux - to encode video
Handbrake - for dvds 2 video
DeVeDe - for video 2 DVD
AcetoneISO2 - to read CD/DVD image formats
Rockbox rocks: http://www.rockbox.org
Sansa E250: http://astore.amazon.com/forkbott-20/detail/B000ETXOC8
Problems with Wall Street:
http://jimwarholic.com/2008/04/powerbook-g3-wallstreet-old-world-mac.php
Free Linux Help Line: http://freelinuxhelpline.net
Linux Geekdom Podcast: http://linuxgeekdom.com
SCALE 7x is February 20-22, 2009
For more information, or to register, see http://socallinuxexpo.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 57 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #057 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:37 Provide your topic suggestions for the show as Podcast Alley comments
05:03 BrotherRed: What's up with recursive acronyms?
07:58 Kyle: Teen listner likes the show and has his own tech blog
09:45 Ryan: Having sound mixer problems, lists media software he uses
14:33 Tony: No sound! Uninstalled kmix
17:45 Our article on getting into Computer America Chat
18:14 AJ: Master sound control doesn't work
20:14 Jason: Suggests Chipmark for synchronizing bookmarks
22:53 Foxmarks is an alternative
23:22 John: stunnel software can get you through proxies
24:54 John has offered to mirror our site
25:43 Wil: Uses Rockbox on Sansa
27:03 Tom demonstrates speech feature of Rockbox
28:55 Ken: Likes the show
29:25 Jason: Problem finding graphics driver for his Inspiron for Ubuntu 8.10
31:40 Mark: With Klaatu's help, found installing Linux on "Wallstreet" Mac is difficult
33:44 Jeff Smith: A new podcast - Free Linux Help Line
34:56 AJ: Linux Geekdom Podcast promo
37:06 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:32 SCALE 7x Promo
39:33 End
Jan 21: #056 - Computer America #10
Linux-based HP Mini Mi ships with command line disabled. Is this good? Linux: The biggest threat to the future of Windows. I heard Keith Curtis' book "After the Software Wars" discussed by Paul Thurrott on the Windows Weekly podcast. It was described as "a book which states that open source software, not Apple, is the real future competition to the Windows operating system." We have had more than a couple of Linux users who have had difficulty getting into the Computer America chat room. I have created an article on the Going Linux website that gives Computer America's listeners who use Linux, step-by-step instructions for installing the right version of Java so that the Computer America chat will work.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Curtis says open source is the real future competition for Windows
Link to book: http://www.lulu.com/content/4964815
Link to the podcast: http://twit.tv/ww90
HP Mini Mi Netbook:
arsTechnica article: http://snipurl.com/mini-mi
12 reasons why Windows is better than Linux for non-techies.
Bablotech article: http://snipurl.com/12-reasons-windows
Connecting to the Computer America Chat using Linux
The article: http://goinglinux.com/articles/AddOnChat.html
Portable Ubuntu - Run ubuntu inside Windows:
Article: http://yatsite.blogspot.com/2008/09/run-ubuntu-inside-windows-without.html
Download: http://portableubuntu.sourceforge.net/
Super Ubuntu - Multimedia and Helpful Extras Rolled into Ubuntu:
Article: http://snipurl.com/superubuntuarticle
Download: http://hacktolive.org/wiki/Super_Ubuntu
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 56 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #056 - Computer America #10
00:17 Introduction
01:48 Welcome to Computer America
05:39 Will Windows 7 slow the growth of Linux?
08:09 Linux is perfect for netbooks
10:35 Is the Linux boot time really faster?
12:55 The difference between sleep and hibernate
15:29 Linux sleep and hibernate works the same was as on Windows
19:04 Netbooks are not designed for long-term use. Are they are a fad?
21:05 Computer America Contest
23:23 The evolution of Netbook computers from UMPC
24:45 Netbook margins are razor thin
26:01 Open source software threatens Windows
29:10 Carey returns to Linux on eeePC because Windows XP runs so slowly
31:09 What is the average user of a Netbook?
33:29 The HP Mini Mi for the "average user" - runs Linux, but no command line
35:57 Hour 1 wrap-up
40:43 12 Reasons why Windows is better than Linux for non-techies
43:50 Which distro should I use? The Linux community can help!
45:17 Super Ubuntu - includes the proprietary goodies you need
47:29 Finding and installing software is more convenient and easier on Linux...
50:38 ... and you don't have to reboot -- even after security updates
54:09 Some Windows and Mac software applications are integrated into the operating system
57:49 When SHOULD you reboot your computer?
60:02 Think about all the lost productivity as people reboot their Windows PCs at work!
61:08 Listener Paul asks: Have they come up with a better way of getting proprietary drivers on Linux?
65:05 Listener Tony asks about the weather
67:47 Instructions for Linux users having trouble getting onto Computer America Chat
70:46 Listener Wil takes issue with the fuss about malware - it's easy to prevent
73:45 Can malware be prevented simply by changing behavior?
75:03 Today's computer user is using their computer as an appliance
80:15 End
Jan 20: #055 - Home Networking-Super Advanced
This is the third of three episodes on Home Networking. This "super advanced" episode provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to share a printer between two Ubuntu machines; connecting to a Linux printer from Gnome, KDE, Windows XP and Windows Vista; and connecting to a Windows Vista printer from Ubuntu using SMB. We also introduce the topic of Linux remote control.
Errata: Lots of mistakes in this episode!
- We mistakenly refer to the Linux Remote Desktop Viewer as Remote Desktop Client (RDC). Apologies to the Windows folks on this.
- My software tip mistakenly identified as Super Ubuntu the software that allows you to run Ubuntu from within Windows without a VM. The actual software is Portable Ubuntu. Super Ubuntu is a standard distribution of Ubuntu 8.10 that is pre-configured with OpenOffice 3 and lots of non-free extras for better real world support. Apologies to Claudio C�sar S�nchez Tejeda of Portable Ubuntu, and apologies to the developers of Super Ubuntu.
Portable Ubuntu is at http://portableubuntu.sourceforge.net
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Printing Documentation:
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/printing-howto.xml
http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/answers/Networking/Setting_Up_a_Network_Printer_using_CUPS
https://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/serverguide/C/cups.html
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PrinterSharing
Klaatu talks about printing in Linux
http://www.hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=0269
Linux Reality Episodes:
http://www.linuxreality.com/podcast/episode-29-printer-networking/
Going Linux Home Networking Episodes:
Introduction: http://goinglinux.com/2008shownotes.html#glp050
Advanced: http://goinglinux.com/2008shownotes.html#glp053
HPR Episodes:
Klaatu on CUPS: http://www.hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=0269
SSH Tunneling: http://www.hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=0112
Skype Call Recorder: http://atdot.ch/scr/
Super Ubuntu: http://hacktolive.org/wiki/Super_Ubuntu
Portable Ubuntu: http://portableubuntu.sourceforge.net
Remote Desktop Viewer: http://www.gnome.org/projects/vinagre/
VNC http://www.tightvnc.com/ http://www.realvnc.com
X11 VNC: http://www.karlrunge.com/x11vnc
CrossLoop: http://crossloop.com
LogMeIn software: https://secure.logmein.com/
Linux planet 3-part tutorial: NXClient and NX Server
Graphical Remote Control Desktops for Linux
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/6567/1/
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/6571/1/
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/6575/1/
SCALE 7x is February 20-22, 2009
For more information, or to register, see http://socallinuxexpo.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 55 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #055 - Home Networking-Super Advanced
00:20 Introduction
01:43 You do not need a "network printer" or "printer server"
02:39 Klaatu talks about Linux printing on HPR269
03:24 We discuss the easiest cross-platform printing - CUPS
04:35 Share a printer between two Ubuntu machines
09:22 Preparing your Linux computer and printer
11:55 Connecting to a Linux printer from Gnome
13:49 Connecting to a Linux printer from KDE
14:50 Connecting to a Linux printer from Windows XP
16:18 Connecting to a Linux printer from Windows Vista
17:43 Connecting to a Windows Vista printer from Ubuntu (SMB)
24:58 To summarize...
26:33 Connecting to shared Linux printers using the command line
26:57 Remote control one computer from another
27:25 Remote control software
28:41 VNC and SSH Tunneling for security
29:29 NXClient and NXServer
30:00 Remote Desktop uses VNC
32:10 LogMeIn: Control Windows from Linux, Windows or Mac
33:27 Cross Loop: Control Windows from Windows or WINE
35:18 Skype Call Recorder for Linux
37:26 PortableUbuntu: Run Ubuntu 8:10 under Windows without a VM (We said Super Ubuntu)
41:08 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:12 SCALE 7x Promo
44:13 End
Jan 05: #054 - Listener Feedback
We begin our third year of Going Linux with listener feedback. From complaints to show suggestions, this episode is packed with information. We include help for listeners from other listeners, and from other podcasters! Listen to learn about installing Linux on a black Macbook G3, proxies, remote control software, and more...
NEW PODCAST: We missed (by a matter of hours) including a promo in for a new Linux podcast by our frequent contributor, A.J.
Check out Linux Geekdom at http://linuxgeekdom.com. [mp3promo] [oggpromo]
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
LogMeIn software:
https://secure.logmein.com/
32 mb bootstrap image of Yellow Dog Linux:
ftp://mirror.anl.gov/pub/
Ext2IFS to access Linux partitions from Windows:
http://www.fs-driver.org
Hardware Compatibility Lists:
Mandriva: http://hcl.mandriva.com/
Linux Questions: http://www.linuxquestions.org/
Dean-O's tutorial for installing DansGuardian:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=207008
SCALE 7x is February 20-22, 2009
For more information, or to register, see http://socallinuxexpo.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 54 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #054 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:36 Alex: Great show, but...
02:48 DBiddie: Networking and remote control
06:42 A.J.: Sharing printers over a home network
09:17 Stephen: Tiny Linux distributions
11:15 Mark gets help from Klaatu of The Bad Apples with his Powerbook G3
16:16 Vaughan: Linux on a VM is better than dual-booting
20:43 Carlos: Windows CAN see Linux partitions with the Ext2IFS driver
21:42 A.J.: Proxies answer for Gabe. Remote control using VNC
25:00 Mark: Thanks for Synergy
25:40 Alexandro: Bring back KDE topics, highlight Linux certified hardware
28:48 Dean-O: Got Dansguardian working with help of Ubuntu Forums
29:25 Steven vents about our Mac vs. Windows vs. Linux episode
32:46 Ryan: It's "Kross", not "k-ross"! Snooks chooses Linux for her laptop.
35:19 G�ran: LVM and advanced files systems
38:32 SCALE 7x Promo
40:47 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:13 End
Previous Episodes:
2008 Shows:
Dec 22: #53 - Home Networking-Advanced
Dec 17: #52 - Computer America #9
Dec 09: #51 - Listener Feedback
Nov 24: #50 - Home Networking-Introduction
Nov 20: #49 - Computer America #8
Nov 05: #48 - Listener Feedback
Oct 23: #47 - Computer America #7
Oct 20: #46 - J. Daniel Sawyer
Oct 05: #45 - Listener Feedback
Sep 20: #44 - A Taste Of Wine
Sep 17: #43 - Computer America #6
Sep 05: #42 - Listener Feedback
Aug 21: #41 - Command Line Basics-Advanced
Aug 20: #40 - Computer America #5
Aug 08: #39 - Listener Feedback
Jul 24: #38 - Command Line Demystified
Jul 16: #37 - Computer America #4
Jul 11: #36 - Listener Feedback
Jun 27: #35 - Getting Podcasts Delivered Automatically
Jun 18: #34 - Computer America #3
Jun 07: #33 - Listener Feedback
May 25: #32 - Computer America #2
May 22: #31 - Backups (Advanced)
May 04: #30 - Listener Feedback
Apr 21: #29 - Backups (Intro)
Apr 15: Computer America Special
Apr 05: #28 - Listener Feedback
Mar 20: #27 - Why Switch? (Advanced)
Mar 10: #26 - Listener Feedback
Feb 20: #25 - Why Switch? (Intro), Klaatu interview at SCaLE 6x
Feb 05: #24 - Listener Feedback
Jan 20: #23 - Firewalls (Advanced)
Jan 01: #22 - Listener Feedback
2007 Shows:
Dec 20: #21 - Firewall Considerations (Introduction)
Dec 05: #20 - Listener Feedback
Nov 21: #19 - Office Suites (Advanced)
Nov 07: #18 - Listener Feedback
Oct 22: #17 - Word Porcessors and Text Editors (Introduction)
Oct 05: #16 - Listener Feedback
Sep 20: #15 - Installing Linux Applications (Advanced)
Sep 05: #14 - Listenter Feedback and Dan Sawyer Interview
Aug 20: #13 - Getting Updates and Installing Software (Introduction)
Aug 05: #12 - Listener Feedback
Jul 20: #11 - Adjusting to Linux (Advanced)
Jul 05: #10 - Listener Feedback
Jun 20: #9 - Adjusting to Linux (Introduction)
Jun 05: #8 - Listener Feedback
May 20: #7 - Linux E-mail (Advanced)
May 05: #6 - Listener Feedback
Apr 20: #5 - Linux E-mail (Introduction)
Mar 30: #4 - Listener Feedback
Mar 20: #3 - Linux Web Browsers (Advanced)
Feb 20: #2 - Linux Web Browsers (Introduction)
Jan 20: #1 - Introduction
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