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Going Linux #208 Reviews of Sabayon 11 and Open SuSE 12.3

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #208 Reviews of Sabayon 11 and Open SuSE 12.3

Bill recorded, edited and produced the reviews for this episode. He provides a high-level overview of Sabayon 11 and Open SuSE 12.3.

Episode 208 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #208 Reviews of Sabayon 11 and Open SuSE 12.3
00:15 Introduction
00:56 Bill produced this review
05:52 Sabayon 11
10:48 Open SuSE 12.3
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17:21 End

Going Linux #207 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #207 Listener Feedback

Bill tries Fedora with Cinnamon and discovers the true license costs for Windows. We have feedback and ramplings on show 204, and discuss more on UEFI, icons, screen resolutions and desktops.

Episode 207 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #207 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:46 Bill tries Fedora with Cinnamon
04:08 Bill's new role
05:27 Paul: My Cinnamon screen resolution gets tiny
11:19 Ben: Preferred desktops
16:56 Andrew: Best upgrades for VMs
24:33 Gordon: Feedback on episode 204
27:04 Default partitions on Windows PCs
29:11 Bill discovers the true license costs for Windows
36:27 Jeff: Irritated with icons
40:48 Mike: UEFI Secure Boot
44:32 Jay: Ramblings from show 204
49:04 Software pick: Clementine
50:29 Tip: Check your Skype
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54:45 End

Going Linux #206 Steam and Team Fortress

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #206 Steam and Team Fortress

Tom hangs up his adjustable wrench and flies off into the sunset. Bill is promoted to cohost. A shout out to the minCast and to Linux in the Hamshack. Bill reviews Ubuntu Studio and Steam on Linux and shares his experiences running Team Fortress.

Episode 206 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #206 Steam and Team Fortress
00:15 Introduction
00:42 Tom Retires from podcasting
02:12 Your indie music library
05:59 Rathole Radio
07:44 Ubuntu Studio review
11:02 mintCast shout out
13:24 Linux in the Hamshack shout out
14:17 Installing Steam for Linux
16:52 Installing Team Fortress
18:37 Launching Team Fortress
19:18 A better video driver
19:55 23 hours later...
23:24 Starting the game
23:47 Performance comparison with Windows
28:23 Which games run on Linux?
30:04 Bill's rating: 4.5 out of 5
30:35 The Windows and Linux clients appear to be identical
31:28 The Steam Community
33:06 Level up
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37:34 End

Going Linux #205 Computer America #61

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #205 Computer America #61

Topic: Safe computing with Linux.

Episode 205 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #205 Computer America #61
00:15 Introduction
04:46 Safe computing with Linux
36:55 Gregory: UEFI and Secure Boot issues
46:43 kyengineer: Web server not visible from the Internet
50:36 Gus: Is playing multimedia on Linux illegal?
64:22 Ivor: Concern over comments
65:40 Richard: The Ribbon is not available for LibreOffice
68:47 Jim: Install Linux from a USB device
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73:25 End

Going Linux #204 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #204 Listener Feedback

Bill has tried the new openSuSE and has some comments about UEFI and Secure Boot. Bill gets scolded and criticized. Listener David loses half his free space on converting ext3 to ext4 and we don't know why.

Episode 204 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #204 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:52 OLF CFP
02:01 openSuSE
03:01 Works with UEFI
04:55 Build service
06:25 UEFI and Secure Boot
09:45 Dual booting with Windows 8
11:53 Scott: Scolding Bill
13:35 James: Google Reader and generating text from audio
21:13 kyengineer: Hosting a server from home
23:50 Nick: The year of Linux from Mum and Dad
28:03 Saint e: Why order a hard disk from Dell
29:49 Bruce: A suggestion and a criticism for Bill
32:13 David: Where is the missing free space after reformatting to ext4?
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38:56 End

Going Linux #203 Customizing Linux-Introduction

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #203 Customizing Linux-Introduction

There are many ways to personalize your Linux desktop. We describe how to do this on some of the most popular desktop environments. We cover the basics in this introductory episode. Changing the background, theme, and other things.

Episode 203 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #203 Customizing Linux-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
00:50 Engines, bolts, meteors, etc. You know the drill
02:35 Things that run Linux
05:35 Larry's 2 year old brand new laptop
07:34 SolydXK
10:03 Customizing your Linux desktop: It's about choice
14:33 Change the wallpaper
18:24 Change your theme
26:45 Icons, fonts and other things
28:27 Accessibility and magnification settings
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33:14 End

Going Linux #202 Computer America #60

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #201 Listener Feedback

I have said that the greatest barrier to the adoption of Linux for home computing is the lack of advertising. You may recognize some of the wording, but this fake ad copy illustrates that what the “big boys” say about their OS can apply to Linux as well. We discuss ad copy that might have been used by the Linux Mint distribution if others hadn’t beaten them to it.

Episode 202 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #202 Computer America #60
00:15 Introduction
05:50 Topic: If Apple wrote ad copy for Linux
06:37 A Linux Ad for radio and podcasts you can use
14:13 Apple advertises UNIX
23:01 Office on Linux
28:21 What about devices?
30:02 Printers
30:49 Running Windows apps
32:03 Connect to other PCs
32:46 Easy to use
36:35 Emails
37:46 Charles: Linux in the wild
39:38 Russ: On the edge of the desert in South Africa
43:30 Eric: Shares an idea
48:56 Jeff: A software engineer's view of Linux
55:00 Steve: Using Audacity
56:53 Tim: Asks about clouds
60:05 Jay: Gone Linux
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69:36 End

Going Linux #201 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #201 Listener Feedback

Knightwise submits a complaint. Bill loans his Mint laptop and doesn't get it back. Robert wants less authentication, and we recieve lots of addtional questions and suggestions. What great listenters we have!

Episode 201 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #201 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:31 Fallout from Tom
04:26 Bill tries more games
06:27 Larry's laptop
07:47 Bill helps a coworker
10:57 Robert: Too much authentication
17:17 Gord: Video conversions
19:09 Mike: How I convert video
20:59 Jay: Gone Linux
26:46 Jay: Log permissions and SSD drives
31:27 Benjamin: Open format player for iOS
32:46 Sonar Project
36:40 Andrew: Removing infections in Apples
39:21 Nancy: Challenge - Things Linux can do that Win and Mac can't
44:24 David: Edit PDF files
48:45 Lord Burghley: Live USB Drives
53:26 Linux acceptance
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57:33 End

Going Linux #200 Linux 2012 in Review

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #200 Linux 2012 in Review

We reminisce about the old days on Going Linux. Leading distributions, our favorite podcasts, and Linux hardware.

Episode 200 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #200 Linux 2012 in Review
00:15 Introduction
02:03 Tom's engines acting up again
02:50 Linux professionals make more money
05:10 Reminiscences of 2012
06:40 Linux adoption
10:08 Linux distribution timeline
11:04 Linux Mint
14:29 The Cinnamon desktop
16:27 Mint installs to an SD card
19:03 SolusOS
19:34 Ubuntu
23:55 Slackware and derivatives
25:50 Debian and derivatives
28:45 OpenSuSE
30:44 Is Mandriva dead?
32:09 Fedora
33:22 PC LinuxOS
33:53 Android
35:20 Linux Podcasts 2012
39:20 Raspberry Pi
41:21 Thanks, Linux community
43:54 Going Linux improvements during 2012
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49:09 End

Going Linux #199 Computer America #59

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #199 Listener Feedback

LinuxTopic: "The oddes places you'll find Linux and the 10 oddest distros." We also discusss Larry's upcoming 5 year anniversary of appearing on Computer America and Steam on Linux.

Episode 199 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #199 Computer America #59
00:15 Introduction
02:22 Welcome
06:12 The oddest places you'll find Linux and the 10 oddest distros
09:58 Steve: Where to find applications that run in WINE
41:43 Jan: Helping Slovak Linux users
50:27 David: Help with Audacity
54:59 Almost 5 years on CA
57:08 Chris: Our count is off
59:40 Scott: Recovering from SD card using Linux
60:47 Gary: Gone Linux
63:26 Kevin: Upgrading to Linux
66:42 Steve: Audacity video tutorials
68:10 Steam for Linux released
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71:38 End

Going Linux #198 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #198 Listener Feedback

Lots of voice mail this month. Knightwise explains ogg on iOS, Richard Roocroft provides a review of NASLite, Mark needs a zoom tool and David wants an Audacity tutorial. Scott finds something Linux can do that Windows and Mac cannot. Gary has gone Linux!

Episode 198 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #198 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:49 Our screencast on advanced editing with Audacity
03:00 Tom's mic
04:16 Bill's Steam
04:30 Knightwise: ogg on iOS
08:33 Anonymous: Xange Linux
12:15 Richard Roocroft: NAS Lite review
17:56 Mark: Zoom tool
21:00 David: Request for Audacity tutorials
25:30 Scott: Linux recovers data from SD card
27:30 Gary: Gone Linux
35:00 Pick: gtkRecordMyDesktop
38:42 Pick: Linux
39:00 Pick: IRSSI
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41:33 End

Going Linux #197 Audio Files-Advanced

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #197 Audio Files-Advanced

We discuss audio files on Linux in a more in-depth way. We define "compression", "formats", "codecs" and "wrappers" and describe the differences. We also talk about the "best" formats to use on various media players.

Episode 197 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #197 Audio Files-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
00:51 Bill's audio book adventure
08:59 Converting formats
12:56 Audio compression
18:05 Audio formats vs. codecs
20:07 Containers or wrappers
23:58 4 common formats
24:21 ogg
26:24 mp3
26:49 wma
29:45 flac
30:11 Our recommendation
31:33 The best file formats for audio books
36:01 Audio tools for Linux
38:46 Formats for Android phones
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44:55 End

Going Linux #196 Computer America #58

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #196 Computer America #58

Topic: "Why I choose Linux".

Choice (choose the distribution that’s right for you... and the desktop that makes you comfortable)
Cost (free)
Quality (not developed by a handful of developers - thousands of paid and unpaid developers who work on what they love)
Can install it anywhere (there is a distribution for almost any hardware)
Easy (easy to use and install - boot-up & follow the wizard - drivers & applications included)
Convenient (no reboot after installing or upgrading apps, safe apps in “Software Manager” and repositories, no add-ons for OS and apps updates, significantly reduced vendor lock-in)
Current and modern (always up to date thanks to repositories and automated updates)
Longevity (Linux is here for the long term)
Security (choose a superior security model and implementation - security updates for OS and apps built-in)
Support (sponsoring vendor, paid support, free documentation, live support chat, web forums, mailing lists and wikis)
Try before you “buy” (live CD/DVD, USB media, online demos)

Episode 196 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #196 Computer America #58
00:15 Introduction
02:16 Why I choose Linux
39:43 Charles: Lazarus
42:04 Happy Birthday Tom!
42:48 Clay: Synergy setup
46:30 Jeff Windows domain integration
59:58 Ben: Uphill, both ways, in the snow, in sandals
60:54 Chris: SSD recommendations
67:42 Paul: Expands on SSDs
69:58 Steve: Advice for woud-be SSD users
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74:08 End

Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:02 -0800

Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux

You, like Larry, may have decided to upgrade your existing PC and not to buy a new Linux ultrabook with a super-fast solid-state drive. When installing a solid-state drive (SSD) in your Linux machine, there are several things you will need to do to optimize Linux to get the best performance from the drive. We detail the 5 tweaks we have discovered for making SSDs work best under Linux.

Episode 195 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Happy 2013
01:21 How I came to install an SSD on a 2 year old noteook
02:25 ZaReason's UltraLap 430 beats the competition
02:57 System76 Lemur Ultra is the runner up
03:15 Why upgrade vs. replace?
04:59 Researching SSD drives on Linux
05:52 5 Tweaks to optimize your Linux system for a solid-state drive
07:06 Edit fstab to enable TRIM and limit writes to the SSD
09:58 Reduce swappiness
12:00 Edit GRUB to prioritize "reads" over "writes"
15:05 SSD makes an HP dm4 into a fast-booting, high-performance dream machine
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17:34 End

Going Linux #194 Audio Files-Introduction

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:02 -0800

Going Linux #194 Audio Files-Introduction

Bill and Larry discuss how Linux handles audio files. We differentiate lossy and lossless formats. We discuss several popular file formats and how, on the podcast, we are able to use comments that come to us in unusual formats.

Episode 194 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #194 Audio Files-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
00:56 Bill's adventures in new computing
03:15 Larry gets an SSD upgrade
05:34 Upgrades for the holidays
09:38 Homework for the next episode
10:32 Handling audio files in Linux
12:13 Lossless formats
12:47 Lossy formats
15:28 Sound quality vs. file size
17:34 The "best" quality
18:39 Caveat: Use a format that your device can play
21:22 Playing audio formats
22:49 Ripping audio
26:29 mp3 is the current default cross-platform format
28:53 Converting and playing unusual formats
31:14 Linux is superior for audio
32:52 Our favorite audio formats
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36:26 End

Going Linux #193 Computer America #57

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #193 Computer America #57

Larry talks to Craig and Ben about why he uses Linux. To "get things done" of course! They also talk about why YOU might use Linux - even without knowing it.

Episode 193 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #193 Computer America #57
00:15 Introduction
03:24 Topic: "Why do I use Linux?"
14:31 Why you might use Linux
22:56 Steve: How long has Linux been around?
31:40 Richard: WOW 64-bit
36:33 JackDeth: Linux and Active Directory
39:25 Aaron: Mistakes he made buying a Linux laptop
43:19 Rich: De-frigging
4611 Simon: Wants something more advanced
49:21 Robert: NixiePixel installs Netflex on Linux
57:06 Chris: Uses a Zune on a Zenbook
61:21 Göran: VMs and CPUs
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63:24 End

Going Linux #192 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #192 Listener Feedback

We have voice mail, audio feedback and emails this month. We get feedback on processors, virtual machines, malware and Unity. Bill tries Sabayon again, Tom moves back to Firefox and Larry upgrades to Mint 14.

Episode 192 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #192 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:47 No Audible
01:33 Going Linux Google+ Community
06:08 Tom: Back to Firefox from Chrome
07:38 Bill: Sabayon with MATE
08:15 Larry: Mint 14
08:44 Nemo
09:32 AMC Yoooonity vs. a Packard
11:47 Anonymous: Resizing VM images
12:48 "fork saver"?: Multiple cores vs. multiple threads
14:43 Thor: Alt-click-drag
16:14 Ken: Inspired to try VMware
16:47 Eric: Clone VDI and other comments
20:52 Joran: More processor feedback
22:36 Bill: Pet peevesd
29:02 Nancy: Theoretical Linux malware
30:45 Greg: VLC fix?
32:15 John: Can I delete the image file?
35:40 John: Feedback for David
38:28 Bill: Which hard drive?
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45:09 End

Going Linux #191 Computer America #56

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #191 Computer America #5

Topic: "Linux not doing what you want? You're doing it wrong!" This month Ben looks at a System76 Gaming Laptop, Craig notices changes in Firefox, Microsoft gets it wrong and Canonical gets it right. Is Canonical's vision of the future of Ubuntu something like LCARS?

Episode 191 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #191 Computer America #56
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Welcome
01:43 Firefox 17 Update
02:54 Linux Mint 14 release
03:19 Ben looks at the System76 Bonobo gaming laptop
04:37 Craig notices a change in behavior in Firefox
05:59 Linux not doing what you want? You're doing it wrong!
11:01 Microsoft is doing it wrong!
11:40 Microsoft: Building a single UI for all devices
12:05 Canonical: A single OS that adapts it's UI to the device
13:32 The future of Linux is SNG
17:14 Star WHAT?
17:41 Video training
19:11 Steve: How do I determine if my computer is Linux-ready?
23:01 Computers with Linux pre-installed
24:29 Menu differences
27:40 Closing a window
29:23 Finding an application
31:11 Package search
32:30 Installing an application
33:05 Software updates
33:50 Getting support
34:22 Upgrading your Operating System
36:34 Ken: Glad to hear his email on the show
40:32 Tom: How to stream audio
44:02 Peter: Comments on VM episode
45:54 Havier: Performance tests
60:59 Scott: Linux on a Mac
64:21 Pagal: Windows games under WINE
66:22 inetken: rEFIt related to using graphics
67:14 Ray: Comments on the UI
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71:07 End

Going Linux #190 Virtual Machines-Advanced

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:02 -0800

Going Linux #190 Listener Feedback

A more advanced look at virtual machines. We discuss the virtual machine that is built-in to the Linux kernel, KVM, and Bill describes some of his adventures with VMware. We discuss the differences between "CPU" and "Core" and how that relates to "multi-threading". Curbuntu provides us with a real life example and wonders how to make a virtual machine larger. We also lament the disappearance of the Linux Basement podcast.

Episode 190 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #190 Virtual Machines-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
00:45 VLC Leakage
03:27 Removing bolts again
04:25 The KVM virtual machine
08:50 Virtual Machine (VM) review
10:17 Virtualizing a hardware installation
14:56 Improving virtual machine performance
15:24 CPU vs. Core vs. multi-threading
22:25 Other hardware considerations
25:30 A real world example from Curbuntu
26:32 Increasing the virtual machine image size
31:18 Windows license considerations
38:57 Trying VMware
40:33 Try KVM - it's already in Linux
41:40 Linux Basement, where are you?
43:14 Tip: Enabling automatic updates
45:48 Running cron jobs as system administrator (root)
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50:02 End

Going Linux #189 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #189 Listener Feedback

We dust off some old voice messages and old emails, and we address a few newer topics as well. We revisit some old topics like "73", freshclam, and virtual environments. We talk about Ubuntu 12.10.

Episode 189 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #189 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
03:03 Ubuntu 12.10: New Shopping Lens
10:53 Troy: VirtualBox guest editions
14:24 Bob: Likes Unity now
17:54 Jarrod: Downside to installing multiple desktop environments
20:58 Steve: A fascinating suggestion
24:42 Charles: 73 again
26:11 Bob: A VM correction
27:27 Karim: Freshclam suggestion
29:18 Jenny: Wireless woes during an upgrade
36:46 Steve: 73 again again
31:56 Nikko: Fresher clams
35:01 Kasey: Virtual corrections
36:53 VMware Converter
37:35 Imagination software
40:30 Tom's tip
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43:34 End

Going Linux #188 Virtual Machines-Introduction

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #188 Virtual Machines-Introduction

Our introduction to virtual machines includes a discussion of 4 Virtual Machine software products that run on Linux. Some are cross platform and some are not. We also discuss two Windows-only virtual machines. We talk about installing, features and what to expect.

Episode 188 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #188 Virtual Machines-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
01:51 Bill's ASUS G75VW
05:07 Why not a laptop with Linux pre-installed?
10:36 What is a virtual machine?
12:15 Why use a virtual machine?
14:24 System requirements
15:15 VirtualBox
15:42 VMWare
19:23 Parallels
20:59 More on system requirements
25:30 More reasons to use a virtual machine
33:16 QEMU
35:41 Windows VirtualPC
36:46 Microsoft Azure
39:55 Is BootCamp a virtual machine?
43:02 Installing a virtual machine
47:12 How do I get started with VirtualBox?
49:18 Getting started with VMWare
50:51 Virtual modes
57:53 Virtual sharing
58:50 Sharing and backing up your virutal image
62:23 Finding more information
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66:43 End

Going Linux #187 Computer America #55

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #187 Computer America #55

Topic of the month: "Step-by-step: Trying Linux."

Episode 187 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #187 Computer America #55
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Step-by-step: Trying Linux
36:38 Hour 2: Listener Feedback
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70:41 End

Going Linux #186 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #186 Listener Feedback

Back to the basics of listener feedback. From Mars to electric sheep and everything in between.

Episode 186 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #186 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:46 That Mars thing
04:25 Open source's dirty laundry
05:40 Johnathan: Not looking for a fight
06:10 Buyer: Biggest fan
07:00 Victor: Free speech
07:48 Curbuntu: Wing walking
08:20 Mario: Super - Free vs. free
11:34 Mark: Socialism and social movement
13:40 Paul: Antivirus - freshclam
21:00 George: Stallman is correct, not right
24:50 Andy: Gaming mouse to sensitive on Linux
26:45 David: Programming episode?
29:00 Rick: The meaning of 73
31:30 Martin: The 1% has gone Linux
32:35 Software pick: AutoKey
35:40 Electric sheep
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37:58 End

Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?

We have received so much feedback about episodes 181 and 183. Today, our episode starts with a lengthy email from Jonathan Nadeau of the Accessible Computing Foundation, who is critical, not of the Windows 8 bashing, but of our treatment of Richard M Stallman (RMS) and the Free Software Foundation (FSF).

Despite Richard Stallman's contribution to GNU/Linux, his words and how he says them often overshadow his message. His message is one of extreme socialism in some ways. Our conclusion is that the price you pay for "Free" (Free-as-in-a-social-movement) software, is your freedom of choice.

We also conclude that the Open Source community has actually chosen to exercise all of the four freedoms championed by the FSF. They chose to NOT run GNU/Linux as it is, but to study and change it, and to redistribute copies with those changes. They have forked it! They have chosen to call it "Linux."

Episode 185 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?
00:15 Introduction
01:01 Tom goes 15 rounds with Time Warner Cable
04:14 More feedback about Episodes 181 & 183
05:03 "Free," "free," "libre," and "Open Source." What's the diff?
05:51 Tom does not hate Microsoft
06:57 Jonathan Nadeau defends Richard M Stallman
11:05 Really listening to what RMS has to say
12:06 All non-Free software is an injustice
13:51 Credibility crumbles
16:07 Giving kids needles full of herione
17:22 An arrogant socialist
19:15 Out to pasture
20:00 Badger, badger, badger
20:35 Redistribution of wealth
20:40 Read the RMS website
20:19 Ahuka: HPR episode 163
23:18 Freedom is not absolute. There are limits
23:55 Producer freedom vs. user freedom
24:33 The GPL protects only 4 freedoms. Conspicuously missing from the list is the freedom of choice.
25:50 OGG Camp 11: The future of Linux must include the freedom of choice
25:54 RMS and the FSF work against freedom -- the freedom of choice
26:28 Kudos to Richard M Stallman for the contributions and ideas
28:15 Kudos to Linus Torvalds for making it actually work
30:00 Kudos to Canonical for making it usable and popular
31:07 What is the cost of "Free" software
32:10 The cost of "Freedom" is "freedom of choice"
33:14 The response to Jonathan
34:00 The words overshadowed the message
35:15 The four freedoms
36:25 The missing freedom
37:35 Choosing your own freedom
38:50 The Open Source community abides by the four freedoms - They chose to fork GNU/Linux and called it "Linux"
40:21 Good-bye
42:00 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:25 End

Going Linux #184 Computer America #54

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #184 Computer America #54

The topic this time: "The Linux Community. What is it and how do I join?"

Episode 184 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #184 Computer America #54
00:15 Introduction
02:38 The Linux Community. What is it and how do I join?
07:04 Help others
07:40 What's a LUG?
11:36 Finding a LUG
12:45 Write a blog
14:08 Getting help on forums
17:59 Start a podcast about Linux
20:31 Provide help on Linux forums
23:45 Fix it for others
26:23 Translate documentation
26:53 Work for a company that uses or develops Linux
30:34 Martin: Help for Bob with video
35:59 Linux on Tablets
38:00 Dave: Feedback for another listener
42:33 Gnome, EOL and other pronunciation
43:18 Linux in the Ham Shack
46:38 Bill: Feedback on the Jono Bacon interview
53:45 Vince: XBMC better resolution than native video
58:01 Jim: Use Debian - it's got everything
63:31 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
65:06 End

Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback

We have received feedback from several listeners letting us know that with this episode, we have gone too far. We are beginning to get elitist in our attitude toward non-Linux operating systems, and in fact we are doing way too much Windows bashing! I have posted a public apology to our listeners in my response to K. D. Murray on his blog post, "Going Linux - A Case for Tolerance". Going forward, the Going Linux will focus less on “why this software is better” and return to our focus on “why and how to use Linux to get things done.” Bill and Larry discuss the topic during this episode.

Episode 183 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:45 The controversy over the direction of Going Linux
02:31 The audio: Knightwise
10:26 The email: Keith Murray
15:20 The trip to the Apple store
15:54 The blog post
16:13 The apology
19:54 The comments and discussion
24:30 The new approach - return to the old approach
29:25 The inspriation: A choice between a new Macbook Pro and a 5 year old 15.5 inch HP laptop
31:06 The case for cross-platform sliding (credit: Knightwise.com)
33:04 WB4BBC
33:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:41 End

Going Linux #182 Computer America #53

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #182 Computer America #53

Topic: "How To Avoid Computer Infections and Malware" We make recommendations on light weight Linux distributions for older computers, describe the differences between major distribtions and more! Listener JackDeth explains that you DO need to install guest editions on each virtual machine with VirtualBox.

Episode 182 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #182 Computer America #53
00:15 Introduction
01:55 How to avoid computer infections and malware
30:16 JackDeth: Virtual Box guest editions add-ons explained
35:42 Ken: Looking for specialized applications
40:53 Joe: Light weight distro recommendations
46:08 Gord: An answer for Norman
48:57 Dominic: Another answer for Norman
52:11 Gus: Favorite WINE application
54:02 Greg: The differences between major distributions
60:30 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:54 End

Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8

Microsoft's latest operating system release, Windows 8 is coming soon. Maybe you have heard the bad press about the OS formerly known as "Metro" or maybe you haven't. Either way, Microsoft appears to be taking lessons from the Apple by forcing you to use your computer the way they want you to use it. Perhaps you have already decided to avoid the latest from Redmond, but soon you won't have a choice when purchasing a new non-Apple PC in a brick and mortar store. Before you upgrade or buy a computer with Windows 8, there are some things you should know. Computers running an operating system from Microsoft may represent 92% of the computer market, but when you use a Windows computer, you have almost a 1 in 3 chance of becoming infected with malware. Do you REALLY want to take that risk, when you have better choices? Especially if you've decided you don't want the latest "user experience" from Microsoft, you can eliminate the issues around adjusting to an uncomfortable user interface, AND you can avoid malware infections. It's easy. As Knightwise is fond of saying, "Let technology work for you, not the other way around!" Use a Linux computer, and choose the tens of thousands of no cost native Linux applications.

Episode 181 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Avoiding Windows 8
02:08 Soon you will have no option but Windows 8 on new computers
02:52 Windows 8 testers can't figure out how to use it
04:34 Microsoft removes bypass of Metro interface
06:11 Why use an operating system already predected to be a flop?
06:56 Why use an operating system with a 31% chance of getting infected?
08:08 There are no Linux viruses in the wild
09:30 Market share: Windows 92% Mac 7% Linux 1%
10:03 You are 3 1/2 times more likely to find a computer user with an infected Windows computer, than to find one running a Mac or Linux
11:34 Linux market share is growing
12:48 Windows 8 represents a growth opportunity for Linux
13:31 How to avoid having to us an OS with bad reviews and a 1 in 3 guarantee of getting infected
15:55 Microsoft slams the door on developers, developers, developers!
16:59 "Let technology work for you, not the other way around!" Knightwise
18:06 You can afford a super computer if you use Linux
19:42 Prevent problems: Don't run applications from Microsoft or designed for the Microsoft OS... ever!
21:12 Ease into Linux: 12 Cross-platform applications you can use today that work exactly the same on Linux
25:16 Save this podcast
26:25 Microsoft Linux
27:18 Software pick: Calibre
27:46 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
29:28 End

Going Linux #180 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #180 Listener Feedback

We begin with a review of Skype 4.0 for Linux -- well, it's sort of a review. Bill says goodbye to Windows 8. and Tom interviews Jonathan Nadeau, Executive Director of Accessible Computing Foundation. We answer email questions, as well of course!

Episode 180 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #180 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:46 Skype 4.0 review (sort of)
08:52 Rant: Netflix sux
09:47 Goodbye to Windows 8
12:32 Matt: Doesn't like the last episode
15:02 David: Learning *nix systems
20:31 Norman: Gone back to Windows
30:03 Jim: Failing video. Time for a light server distro?
35:44 Bill: Elitist? Really?
38:50 Defending Ubuntu
42:37 Jonathan Nadeau: AccessibleComputingFoundation.org
44:33 August 25 fundraiser
52:29 accessiblecomputingfoundation.org
53:03 Linuxbasix.com for instructions
53:48 Why is open source assistive technology important?
57:19 Software pick: Firefox
58:14 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
59:53 End

Going Linux #179 Linux Applications-Advanced

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #179 Linux Applications-Advanced

Based on our article, "Installing Linux Software" this episode takes a deeper dive into Linux applications. Although it is possible to control where applications are installed with Linux, it's not something you want to do. We discuss why that is so, and how Linux handles this in a much better way. By design, Linux makes backing up, restoring, and reinstalling problematic applications very easy. By design, Linux installs its applications in predictable places... so you know exactly where to go to find the application files. By design, Linux application preferences are stored in a predictable place, too.

Episode 179 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #179 Linux Applications-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
01:03 Bill is still on Ubuntu
02:41 Applications for Linux - advanced
06:43 Binary files: /bin
06:50 Linux kernel the boot loader: /boot
06:56 System-wide configuration files: /etc
07:08 Shared libraries: /lib
07:16 Optional and commercial apps: /opt
07:32 Programs you have installed: /usr/bin /usr/share
07:57 /home/username
08:48 Hidden .folder
09:08 /home/username/.mozilla/firefox
09:30 /home/username/.thunderbird
09:42 Manage misbehaving apps
10:06 Backups made easier
10:45 Predictability by design
11:12 Software pick: Chrome remote desktop
14:26 LibreOffice
15:25 Fedora: What the heck?
18:07 Distribution naming
18:47 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
20:21 End

Going Linux #178 Computer America #52

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #178 Computer America #52

"What Microsoft's Secure Boot means for Linux" is the topic for tonight. We discuss the firestorm that has arisen in the Linux community about Microsoft's security measure know as "Secure Boot" and who is fanning the flames. Does it really mean you will not be able to install Linux and other operating sytems on Windows 8 certified computer hardware? What about this $99 signed kernel thing?

Episode 178 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #178 Computer America #52
00:15 Introduction
02:03 Topic: “What Microsoft’s Secure Boot means for Linux”
14:14 Linus Torvalds on Secure Boot
18:20 Alternatives to a Windows 8 PC with Secure Boot
21:15 Left-wing organization fueling the Linux community's paranoia
24:38 Let's ask the developers of Linux: Fedora and Canonical on Secure Boot
28:39 What Microsoft actually says about Secure Boot
31:48 So, Windows is trying to destroy Linux
34:28 Greg: Saves an old computer using Linux
39:01 Ham radio and Linux: Linux in the Ham Shack
40:48 Steve: The future of Linux
43:31 Steve: Are there Linux-based mobile phones?
46:54 Paying for Linux
50:06 Nancy: Skype 4.0 for Linux
52:05 Burt: Keeping up with the latest Linux applications
53:59 Chiphead: Recovering deleted files
62:05 Brian: Video problems - a monitor hardware issue
67:25 How we decide on topics for the show
68:14 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:16 End

Going Linux #177 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #177 Listener Feedback

In today's listener feedback we talk about Windows 8 and Skype 4.0. Oh, and we read all kinds of questions and answers about Linux and open source software. Included are comments on Zotero, MSI Wind Sorcerer Linux and Xubuntu. Linux on old hardware and switching from other operating systems are also discussed.

Episode 177 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #177 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:46 audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
01:43 Bill tests W8 for a "friend"
02:40 Tom tries Skype 4.0
03:17 Jono's message for Tom
04:05 Ken: Clarification on episode 172
06:12 Amy: Dual boots Ubuntu and Mint. Reviews Zotero
11:18 Bob: Comments on Ubuntu
17:26 Jared: MSI Wind advice for Tom
18:57 Tony: LUG couldn't help with hardware issue
20:01 Bradley: On using older or newer distros on older hardware
20:39 Burt: Comments on recording with Skype
22:45 Richard: Noticed something odd with Google searches
26:41 Don: Sorcerer Linux
27:35 Mark: Switching from the Glass desktop interface
34:47 Brandon: Has a CR-48 running Xubuntu
36:14 Burt: Gone Linux
48:53 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
50:32 End

Going Linux #176 Computer America #51

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #176 Computer America #51

Topic: Can a light-weight netbook run a 64-bit operating system? Windows 7 Starter vs. 64-bit Linux: an unfair comparison. We also talk about ultrabooks, Linux tablets and answer listener questions.

Episode 176 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #176 Computer America #51
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Topic: Can a light-weight netbook run a 64-bit operating system? Windows 7 Starter vs. 64-bit Linux: an unfair comparison.
04:07 Brian's experience with 64-bit Mint on an HP netbook
08:52 You CAN run a 64-bit OS on a netbook - and it runs better than Windows Starter edition
09:46 What about an ultrabook?
11:11 Linux: A lightweight option for modern computers
13:01 Linux on tablet devices
14:56 An unfair comparison?
15:59 The Vivaldi tablet runs KDE
22:41 Who is K?
24:04 Is Linux on a tablet DESIGNED for a touch interface?
25:34 The latest version?
27:17 What about Linux on Ultrabooks?
32:00 Running Microsoft Office on Linux
39:24 Tony: Clock skips, jumpy apps, audio cuts out
42:48 Burt: Gone Linux
44:28 Vinux Linux for the Visually Impaired
46:18 Don: Debian on Raspberry Pi
50:35 The Mint Boxes: Computers pre-installed with Linux Mint
53:27 Burt: OpenOffice and LibreOffice history
60:13 Chris: Virtual Box answers
63:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
68:09 End

Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon

In this interview, conducted in early June 2012, Bill speaks with Canonical's Jono Bacon, Community Manager for Ubuntu. They discuss some of the decisions that lead to the Unity interface, the current state of Ubuntu with 12.04, and the future of Ubuntu in today's environment of "technology convergence". Knightwise provides a commentary that frames the issue with Unity as the perfect introduction to the interview.

Episode 175 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon
00:15 Introduction
02:14 Knightwise on Unity
07:59 The Interview
08:34 Overview: What Jono does at Canonical
11:51 Writing "The Art of Community"
12:18 "The Art of Community" 2nd Edition
12:22 About Ubuntu
12:45 The reasons behind Unity
16:53 Another shell for Gnome
18:03 Bill talks about the polish, multiple launches
18:52 Choice: The great thing about Linux
20:24 Developers put their hearts and souls into free software
21:00 Getting to 12.04: Unity has been an evolution
22:17 If you want rock-solid, use LTS
22:47 Unity: The "dumbing down" of Linux? Really?
23:33 Technical elitism
25:36 12.04 has additional configurability for power users
26:06 Community support: The Ubuntu forums
27:32 Juju: It's what's next for Ubuntu
29:28 Ubuntu client offerings: UbuntuTV
30:10 Ubuntu computer/phone convergence
32:37 On Canonical's funding and profitability
34:07 The cult of Mark Shuttleworth
35:03 The importance of community
37:52 Jono tells Tom to upgrade
38:17 How do I get involved in the Ubuntu community?
41:58 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:49 End

Going Linux #174 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #174 Listener Feedback

This month we have LOTS of audio feedback! Thanks to all of our listeners. A promotion for Eric Nantz's R-Podcast. We discuss Linux distributions, Unity, Skype, feed issues and a "Gone Linux" story or two. Knightwise asks about installing Linux on older computers. Should you use a release from the same year as the older computer, or use a lighter-weight recent release? He's installing it on an iMac G4 from the LAST CENTURY. We have a link to the Knightcast episode where he discusses his installation and plays our audio feedback.

Episode 174 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #174 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
03:00 R-Podcast
05:52 Welcome back Larry
07:27 Bill likes My Unity
13:29 Bob: has had problems with Skype in Ubuntu
14:33 Nathan: Likes Puppy
15:29 McVries: SolusOS
17:55 David: A problem with our ogg feed
21:59 Don: USB stick issue
30:21 John: Has no sound
38:22 Jared: Has a problem with our podcast feed
42:32 Gus: Trinity - Like MATE for KDE
44:45 Paul: gPodder on Mint 12
46:39 Bob: New mainstream uses for Linux
50:53 Ian: gPodder and ssh on Mint
52:49 Vega: Video card issues?
55:56 Knightwise
67:13 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
68:49 End

Going Linux #173 Computer America #50

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #173 Computer America #50

Topic: Resolving (and preventing) issues after installing Linux. Larry joins Craig and Ben and discusses getting help with issues, preventing issues, ensuring hardware compatibility and purchasing a computer with Linux pre-installed and supported.

Episode 173 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #173 Computer America #50
00:15 Hello and welcome
02:09 Topic: Resolving and preventing issues after installing Linux
03:43 Try the forum
07:36 Linux distributions
10:40 Hardware compatibility
15:37 Dexter: What's a repository?
23:48 Purchase a computer with Linux pre-installed
32:14 John: VirtualBox
36:51 Warren: GNU? Is it still GNU/Linux?
39:06 Richard: Networking issues
50:02 Göran: No "but"
51:57 Clay: Identify a distribution on a thumb drive
57:53 Bob: iTunes DRM? Really?
62:10 Sidney: Shutdown icon vanishes - solution
64:22 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
66:39 End

Going Linux #172 Linux Applications-Introduction

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #172 Linux Applications-Introduction

Larry is missing. Tom and Bill take the episode and make it great! In this episode we discuss some of the key applications used by average users, regardless of the operating system. We identify which versions of those common applications are installed by default by several of the most popular Linux distributions.

Episode 172 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #172 Linux Applications-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Larry is absent
01:17 Bill tries the new Ubuntus
02:20 Tom is underwhelmed with 12.04
02:45 Bill tries Ubuntu Studio
04:38 Linux applications
05:42 Ubuntu standard applications
06:16 Browser: Firefox
07:40 Music Player: Rythmbox or Banshee
11:18 Photo/graphics editing: Shotwell
13:11 Video player: Mplayer, Totem
15:30 Office: LibreOffice
18:48 Picture viewer: Shotwell
22:35 PCLinuxOS Standard Applications
22:50 Browser: Firefox
22:55 Music player: Clementine
24:17 Graphics: GIMP
24:25 Music player: VLC
24:56 Office: LibreOffice
25:03 Picture viewer/editor: Digikam
25:49 Linux Mint default applications
26:04 Browser: Firefox
26:13 Music player: Banshee
26:17 Graphics editor: GIMP
26:21 Video player: VLC, Totem
26:38 Office: LibreOffice
26:54 Picture viewer/editor: ImageViewer/Shotwell
28:12 OpenSUSE default aplications
28:40 Browser: Firefox
28:45 Music player: Banshee
28:49 Graphics editing: GIMP
28:53 Video player: Totem
28:58 Office: LibreOffice
29:01 Photo editing: Shotwell
29:09 Fedora default applications
29:15Browser: Firefox
29:19 Music player: Rythmbox
29:22 Graphics editor: GIMP
29:25 Video player: Totem
29:28 Office: LibreOffice
31:33 Picture viewer: Shotwell
32:00 Debian default applications
32:40 Browser: Ice Weasle
33:46 Music player: Rythmbox
33:57 Graphics editor: GIMP
34:02 Video player: Totem
34:06 Office: OpenOffice
36:36 Picture viewer: Shotwell
37:14 Sabayon default applications
37:53 Browser: Chromium
38:04 Music player: Banshee
38:08 Graphics editor: GIMP
38:11 Video player: VLC
30:19 Picture viewer: Shotwell
39:15 Learning the application names
42:22 Using applications to get things done
43:04 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:39 End

Going Linux #171 Computer America #49

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #171 Computer America #49

Topic: Adjust your thinking to make using Linux easy.

Episode 171 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #171 Computer America #49
00:15 Introduction
02:27 Topic: Adjust your thinking to make using Linux easy
05:38 No reboot after installing software
10:11 Look before you buy
14:39 You CAN have the latest modern software
23:30 Copy, share and give it away -- legally!
27:00 Use it for any purpose you want
28:59 If you don't like it, change it!
31:39 Support is just a Google search away
32:11 The terminal is not just for fixing things
35:41 Ian: Multiple X session
37:51 Carlos: An explanation about X sessions
43:13 Richard: Solved his problem
47:33 Rich: PAE Kernel
52:37 32-bit vs. 64-bit
57:57 Shogi: Problem with gPodder
67:01 Bob: Words of encouragement
69:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
70:36 End

Going Linux #170 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #170 Listener Feedback

More feedback from our Listeners. Tom flys solo this episode.

Episode 170 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #170 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:17 Bob: PCLinux OS
04:18 Dogphlap: Puppy
05:58 Grizzly: Gnome or gnome?
08:44 Matt: Hanna Montana is back!
09:41 Joe: ASUS problem
12:18 Keesat: Topic suggestion
13:06Jonathan: Gone Linux
17:23 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
19:22 End

Linux #169 Computer America #48

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Linux #169 Computer America #48

Topic: Finding the Right Linux Distribution. There are several websites dedicated to helping you pick the Linux distribution that's right for you. We discuss 3 of them. We also answer listener feedback -- as always.

Episode 169 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #169 Computer America #48
00:15 Introduction
05:43 Tim: Why Linux?
14:06 Choosing the right Linux for you
15:31 Linux Chooser
21:32 zegenie studios
28:52 Getting support after you choose
32:39 Niko: Comments onHanna Montana Linux
42:06 Annie S: Compaq troubles
48:06 Gomez: Suggestion for Charlie's clock, Linux from Scratch
56:21 Niko Freezing problems in F
66:10 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
66:56 End

Going Linux #168 32-bit vs. 64-bit

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #168 32-bit vs. 64-bit

Most new computers have 64-bit processors. Do you need a 64-bit operating system? What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages of 64-bit Linux vs. 32-bit Linux?

Episode 168 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #168 32-bit or 64-bit
00:15 Introduction
00:51 NVidia joins Linux Foundation
04:26 Disclaimer
06:16 Definitions
08:57 64-bit - What's in a name?
11:09 Can you run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine?
11:45 More RAM
18:02 How do I know if I have a 64-bit machine?
21:13 Larger file sized
22:44 Disadvantages of 64-bit
27:34 Our recommendation
33:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:06 End

Going Linux #167 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #167 Listener Feedback

We discuss running Linux on persistent thumb drives, our errors, multiple logins and multiple x-sessions. Bill hops to another distro. (No surprise.) Oh, and we answer listener questions. :)

Episode 167 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #167 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:44 The minion
02:24 Bill has hopped to PCLinuxOS
04:31 Making a persistent thumb drive
08:18 Nautilus is slowing down
10:07 Nathan: Linux experiences and ideas
14:44 Karim: Keeping Windows and Linux on the same time zone
16:49 chattr: Provides a correction
20:54 jimzat: Switching Users on "W"
21:55 Mattew: Installing Apps
23:23 Chris: More on multiple users
27:06 Sean: Multiple x-sessions
30:44 Jim: An email within an email
36:33 Jes: He's a "he"
39:19 Aidan: Asks a few questions
45:19 Walter: Correction on Hulu
46:15 Aldo: Talks technical
48:55 Anonymous: Gone Linux
56:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
58:47 End

Going Linux #166 Computer America #47

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #166 Computer America #47

This month's topic is "Listening to Podcasts - gPodder". We talk to Charlie again, and answer listener questions. Craig talks about trying Linux.

Episode 166 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #166 Computer America #47
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Hello and welcome
01:59 Topic: Listening to Podcasts: gPodder
07:41 Definition: What is a Podcast?
09:12 Charles: Installing Linux Mint on a specific partition
16:33 Windows doesn't keep the correct time, but Linux does
21:24 Podcatchers
27:43 Botsync: Wireless sync gPodder to Android
31:54 Richard: Calls Larry out on a comment
37:09 Why not just dual boot?
40:34 Handling hardware under WINE
44:28 Brian: What is Gnome Shell?
50:54 Gregory: Unity Dock fix
54:14 Macbuntu
55:39 Dick: Authenticating on publick computers
59:06 Daniel: Audible client?
63:15 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
65:12 End

Going Linux #165 Switching Linux Desktops

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #165 Switching Linux Desktops

We discuss KDE, XFCE, Gnome 3 Shell, Gnome 2, LXDE, Cinnamon and Mate. We talk about how to install each and how to switch between them on a single computer. Of course we have conversations about how to pronounce "Gnome" and whether it should be "Linux" or "GNU/Linux".

Episode 165 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #165 Switching Linux Desktops
00:15 Introduction
00:49 USB hardware issues
02:44 Skype causes recording issues
04:28 Bill switches to Mint Debian
05:12 XFS tested
06:46 Unity tip: never hide setting
09:14 Will HUD help Ubunut regain popularity on Distrowatch?
19:27 Definitions: X Windowing system, window manager, desktop environment, desktop shell
12:01 Examples
16:07 Switching to KDE
19:24 Switching to XFCE
21:36 Is it Gnome, Gnome or Gnome?
22:05 Switching to Gnome 3 Shell
24:12 Switching to Gnome 2
25:30 Switching to LXDE
30:00 Switching to Cinnamon
41:10 Switching to MATE
43:17 Hardware pick: KDE Tablet
45:33 Software pick: Google search
46:16 Software Pick: Minitube (again)
47:58 Software Pick: Latex and Tux Type
50:13 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:58 End

Going Linux #164 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #164 Listener Feedback

Tom's back! This month we have feedback from the forums, desktop fun, Linux in space, software picks and lots, lots more.

Episode 164 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #164 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:46 Welcome back Tom
02:29 Rant: Google Chrome
05:15 Bill switches to OpenSuse 12.1
07:34 Bert: Comment in the Forum
11:18 TwistedLucidity: Forum post on episode 163
18:47 David: LMDE continued support?
26:11 Bob: Space... the Linux frontier
28:01 Robert: Did my performance improve?
31:06 Sam: A perspective on desktop environments
36:56 Martin: Needs to find old episodes
39:50 Tom's Zenity script
42:02 Eric: Provides a solution to the zoom issue
44:59 Tom: A "Gone Linux" story
47:37 Pick: botsync, ssh and gpodder
48:45 Knightwise
52:01 Pick: Zymeaway
52:31 Pick: Hulu and Remind (TkRemind)
55:22 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
57:12 End

Going Linux #163 Computer America #46

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #163 Computer America #46

Craig's son has installed Linux Mint 11. Microsoft's Skype gives us trouble again. We help Charlie to upgrade, and many others with their issues.

Episode 163 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #163 Computer America #46 00:15 Introduction 00:46 Hello and welcome 01:59 Ben's brother Aaron installs Linux Mint 05:47 Microsoft Skype crashes under Linux 08:18 Faulty SSD causes 12 hour install 11:55 Installs from USB stick 12:18 Why would Mint 11 work when Mint 12 did not 13:24 Success! 14:54 Has Ben installed it yet? 15:37 How long does it take to get used to using Linux? 16:45 Common reasons for converting to Linux 17:23 Linux designed for new users 19:36 With Windows, you're a criminal 21:09 Playing Windows games on Linux 24:38 My son goes to Harvard AND uses Linux! 26:30 Linux in academia 27:28 I don't think he'll be using Windows again. 28:27 You don't need a copy of Windows to use WINE 29:16 Charlie: Upgrading Linux Mint 32:06 SOPA and SMNL 36:25 Charlie is back 38:28 Upgrading from CD or DVD 41:14 Richard: Linux commands on the Windows cmd 43:59 Chris: Playing with Linux/Itunes 49:32 R3AV3R: App to convert .avi to DVD format 52:40 Richard: OggCamp, Unix-based Operating systems, and programming 64:06 End

Going Linux #162 What's Different? Mint 12

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #162 What's Different? Mint 12

Bill and Larry discuss what's different about Mint 12, previous versions of Mint and other distributions. Topics include Mint extensions, Gnome 3, Cinnamon, Ubuntu and Unity. We also talk abouthow to setup AirPrint on Linux.

Episode 162 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #162 What's Different? Mint 12
00:15 Introduction
00:43 Black mold in "Studio C"
01:55 AirPrint for Linux
05:45 Autoplus for Fedora
06:58 More on PinguyOS
07:34 Nook ebook reader as media player
08:31 Gnome overview
09:41 Gnome 3 vs Unity
13:20 Similarities: Gnome 2 and Mint 12 with Gnome 3
17:31 Window Managers and Extensions
18:47 Gnome 3 Extensions
22:24 Mint Community vs. Ubuntu Community
26:33 Gnome Shell and Gnome 3: What's the difference?
28:50 Innovation and resistance to change
30:49 Key differences: Gnome 3 vs. Gnome 2
31:33 Additional Gnome 3 extensions
34:39 The Flippery
37:53 Cinnamon
43:48 How do I find settings in Mint 12?
45:41 Where are the categories?
47:48 What's going on with my virtual desktops?
49:26 Desktop zoom and accessibility
52:48 Screen sharing with Skype
54:37 Panel Applets
54:49 Drag windows between virtual desktops
55:54 Default desktop themes
56:13 Synergy issue
61:15 Software pick: Google Docs
62:16 Amazon and Ubuntu music stores
63:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
65:01 End

Going Linux #161 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #161 Listener Feedback

Tom is beginning to feel better, but our Chief Executive Minion Bill Smith continues as co-host to help answer listener questions, provide software picks and generally add valuable comments to our episode! \

Episode 161 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #161 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
04:24 Karim: VOIP on Linux
12:26 George: EFI and Linux
21:13 PinguyOS installs on Mac easily
22:00 AJ: Can't control fan under Lubuntu
27:09 Steve: Making switching languages easy
32:31 Rich: Feedback on Linux desktops
38:36 RadioTray
39:50 Tiny Core Linux and Conky
44:24 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:15 End

Going Linux #160 Recording Linux-Advanced

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #160 Recording Linux-Advanced

Tom is still under the weather. Chief Executive Minion Bill Smith takes over the co-hosting duties to help us discuss the details of recording Skype conversations on Linux for a podcast.

Episode 160 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #160 Recording with Skype-Advanced
00:16 Introduction
00:50 Welcome Bill Smith
02:18 Linux in the Ham Shack
03:15 Managing podcast listening with an Android phone and Linux
04:12 Forums
05:52 Linux Mint 12 vs. Ubuntu 11.10
11:06 Recording using Skype
12:28 Bill's recording setup
13:54 Our article has pictures of the setup
14:53 Photo: The connections
16:15 Why the "Y"?
17:01 The mixer
18:48 Skype-call-recorder
20:39 Timing the podcast
22:03 Audacity for recording
22:34 Google Docs for notes and outline
22:53 Skype Chat
24:50 Audacity description
26:20 Supporting the podcast
41:31 Recording the Computer America episodes
30:35 Software pick: Open Media Vault
35:17 Software pick: Opera Unite
39:41 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
41:31 End

Going Linux #159 Computer America #45

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #159 Computer America #45

Larry joins Craig and Ben for the last Linux show of the year. The topic of the month is "Synergy" but we don't get to talk about it much. We have a Skype crash, but we get lots of email and even a caller into the show.

Episode 159 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #159 Computer America #45
00:15 Introduction
03:42 Topic: Synergy
04:05 Charlie: Got his computer running
12:45 Wy Larry prefers Mint
18:10 Skype crashes
19:45 We're back
20:28 What is Synergy? Which version should I use?
28:14 How Synergy works
32:47 Paul :Tip for LibreOffice users
35:39 Aldo: Trouble with Ubuntu 11.10
40:51 Fred: His Linux goes "poof"
44:50 Martin: Gone Linux
49:24 Paul: Hast trouble installing Linux
54:34 George: Installing any OS can be scary
60:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:27 End

Going Linux #158 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #158 Listener Feedback

Tom is under the weather, so Larry flys solo. Our listeners share an iTunes killer for Linux, solutions to issues, and a "Gone Linux" story. IFS=$'©' explained. Is Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) abandoned? Is Unity worth it? Is iTunes doomed? Find out. Listen to this episode!

Episode 158 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #158 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:01 Malcore: Don't use my last message
03:36 Mike: Backups and IPod help
10:09 Richard: Has a problem with PDF files
14:57 Bill: Worries about LMDE are well-founded
17:24 Bill: Internet shortcuts under Linux
20:31 Richard: Goodbye to Unity
25:25 Martin: Support of the monetary kind
26:44 Eddie: Has been listening to early episodes
28:07 Mark: Has an issue with Synergy
32:58 John: Gone Linux - no more iTunes!
37:22 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
39:06 End

Going Linux #157 Recording with Skype-Introduction

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #157 Recording with Skype-Introduction

This episode provides an overview of the magic behind the recording of the Going Linux Podcast. We provide insights into how we do it, and suggestions for others using Linux to record a conversation over Skype, Google Talk or other VOIP setups.

Episode 157 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #157 Recording with Skype-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
00:51 Synaptic in Hardy looks old now
01:39 Tiger Direct gets kudos... sort of
04:32 Google Talk works!
05:12 Welcome Steve McLaughlin, CES
05:38 We've got forums!
07:54 David: Inspired the episode
09:08 Quality of Service (QOS)
10:01 How do we record the Going Linux Podcast?
10:29 What's the magic?
11:41 What we have tried in the past
11:51 Skype call recorder
12:46 Using 2 computers
14:35 What is comfort noise?
16:04 Make a 'safety recording'
19:06 How we record both ends with one computer
22:48 Tom's setup
23L39 Recording Google Chat - where's the button?
24:46 Forums - Thanks DoorToDoorGeek
25:58 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
27:44 End

Going Linux #156 Computer America #44

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #156 Computer America #44

Skype and Internet problems. Microsoft's continued support for the Linux version of Skype comes into question. And of course be read your feedback. Tonight's topic: The Software Center: The 'App Store' for Linux.

Episode 156 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #156 Computer America #44
00:15 Introduction
02:18 The App Store for Linux
33:50 The Internet issues continue
35:10 Jenni: User agent for Firefox
43:24 Grandmaster B: Wants to know about Linux certification
53:39 Sean: Going Linux
62:02 Marc: Uncertain about the future support for the Linux version of Skype
67:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:17 End

Going Linux #155 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #155 Listener Feedback

Printing, simple CMS systems, Bluetooth, safe password storage, and government insecurity are all feedback topics this month. Tom and I discuss the state of Ubuntu 11.10 and advertising vs. donations on our podcast.

Episode 155 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #155 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:47 Ubuntu 11.10 still a no-go
05:04 Bob: Got a non-Linux printer working with Linux!
08:34 Sister Amy: A small CMS called get-simple.info
12:05 Malcor the techie: Backup strategies for videos and for business
15:40 Troy: Amazes his coworkers with Ubuntu
29:02 Primefalcon: Positive comments on Computer America
32:23 Klaatu: What's wrong with Linux?
34:58 Dave: Upgrade errors Ubuntu 11.10
37:56 David: Whats' taking up all that space on my fresh Debian install?
41:42 Rick: Ideas for safe password storage
43:54 Ryan: Offers to contribute content for us.
45:43 Leslie: Locking out Linux
53:38 Kevin: Government websites that insist on a lack of security
56:38 Advertising vs. Donations
59:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:17 End

Going Linux #154 What's wrong with Linux?

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #154 What's wrong with Linux?

Interviewed live by Knightwise, Larry provides some insight on what's wrong with Linux and what is holding Linux back.

Episode 154 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #154 What's wrong with Linux?
00:15 Introduction
32:58 End

Going Linux #153 Computer America #43

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #153 Computer America #43

Ben makes room for Linux Mint. We talk about 6 reasons NOT to use Linux. (OK, it might be a bit of a tongue-in-cheek list.) Feedback, questions and comments as always.

Episode 153 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #153 - Computer America #43
00:15 Introduction
00:47 6 Reasons NOT to use Linux
33:34 John: Remoting in to Linux
39:38 Bill: Giving and old computer new life
44:12 Aldo: A suggestion and a complaint
51:08 Leo: A neuroscientist with a comment and a question
64:59 Jenni: Preoccupation with price
72:34 End

Going Linux #152 Listener Feedback

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #152 Listener Feedback

Tom gets a phone, thanks to Google. Larry tries to pronounce Swedish names. Losts of voice mail and email. "More" tips. Viruses found on Linux! Bill has Gone Linux.

Episode 152 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #152 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:52 Tom now uses Google Voice
03:09 ctrl-0 to reset zoom level in a browser
04:54 John: The “more” command
09:03 Mike: Running a Live CD on public computers
15:36 Protecting user names and passwords when using a public computer
16:46 Danny: Asked about Mumble
19:28 Scott: Wants to know how to get his processors back
23:00 Danny: Linux for seniors
24:58 Jes: Speeding up Linux Mint
26:39 Egil: A suggestion we've heard before
29:59 Jay: Found a virus on Linux
31:44 Göran: Found a virus, too
33:28 Bill: Gone Linux
43:15 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:02 End

Going Linux #151 Computer America #42

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #151 Computer America #42

Topic of the month: "What applications come with my Linux distribution?"

Episode 151 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #151 - Computer America #42
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Hello and welcome
04:23: What applications come with my Linux distribution?
11:26 Follow along at distrowatch.com
12:18 Linux Mint
19:20 Why do people develop Linux?
22:00 Fedora
24:33 What's up with Firefox release numbers?
26:48 Linux desktops: screen shots
30:15 Danny: Blind user trying to navigate through LiveCD menus
40:04 3D Desktops
41:59 Mikolaj: Asks about backups
45:27 Danny: Vinuux, Linux for the blind
46:47 Chris: Needs help with wireless
55:34 Intel demos new processor using Linux
57:31 Jim: Listenes on Miro
59:39 Nasser: Should I buy an Alienware PC to run Linux?
63:50 Barry: Switch to Mint is going well
64:34 Jim: I found a Virus on my Linux netbook
70:40 Chris: Browsing network shares cross-platform
71:46 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
73:46 End

Going Linux #150 Nosillacast and Mintcast

goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:01 -0800

Going Linux #150 Nosillacast and Mintcast

Larry's appearances on the Noscillacast and Mintcast podcasts. Both of these segments were recorded earlier this year. In both appearances, Larry talks about Linux Mint. The Nosillacast was recorded a couple of months ago. In this episode Larry helped Allison, the host, step-by-step installing Mint 11 in VMWare on here Macintosh computer. The Mintcast segment was recorded back in May and is the longer of the two segments. This segment will appeal to anyone weighing a rolling release vs. a timed-release distribution.

Episode 150 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #150 - Nosillacast and Mintcast
00:15 Introduction
01:00 Overview of the two segments
01:47 Noscillacast
50:10 Mincast
113:58 End