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 Göran: LVM and advanced files systems
38:32 SCALE 7x Promo
40:47 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:13 End

Episode 53 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #053 - Home Networking-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
02:38 Chess Griffin's Linux Reality has already done the command line
03:49 Definitions: IP Address, WAN, LAN, SAMBA, NFS, CUPS
06:39 The network components
08:22 Find your IP address using ifconfig (use ipconfig on Windows)
10:30 Routers assign IP addresses using DHCP
11:47 Setup a fixed or static IP address...
13:43 ... with Windows XP
15:16 ... with Linux
16:25 ... with openSUSE
17:05 ... with KDE 3
17:31 ... with KDE 4
18:08 ... with Ubuntu 8.10 (Gnome 2.24)
18:43 Open ports on your firewall
19:58 Enable file and printer sharing...
20:00 ... with Windows
21:13 ... with Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.10
23:10 ... with KDE 3
24:12 ... with other Linux distros
24:27 Use the file manager to access shared files and folders across the network
26:23 Mount shares at boot time
27:21 Thanks to our listeners, and to everyone who donated using the PayPal button
27:51 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
29:26 End

Episode 52 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #052 - Computer America #9
00:16 Introduction
01:48 Welcome to Computer America
02:19 Craig and Carey at the movies
06:48 Klaatu barrada nikto
10:00 Linux for the holidays - give Linux, or buy a computer with Linux pre-installed
12:20 Advice on Netbooks
14:46 Roy C. corrects Larry's mistake about WUBI. It installs Ubuntu distributions only.
20:33 Brian W. introduces us to Vibuntu - a Linux distribution for the visually impared.
24:33 James D.: Antivirus on Linux acts like a coal mine canary
28:07 Using antivirus on the Linux desktop protects your Windows friends
32:42 Antivirus programs that run on both Linux and Windows
36:55 Next on Going Linux "Advanced Networking"
39:17 Alexandro: Unless you run a server, you don't need an antivirus.
44:44 The Linux community provides support for new users
46:19 How the Going Linux podcast works
47:26 CUPS is not something you find at Hooters!
47:19 Information Week: Get a Microsoft-free computer from IBM - for business
51:19 If you have Windows on your computer get the critical security patches
52:22 The Computer America contest is open to Going Linux listeners
56:00 A Microsoft-free computer will be received well by business, prevents layoffs
59:14 A teacher rants against Linux:
      "No software is free and spreading that misconception is harmful"
62:05 Microsoft would be happy to provide free copies of Windows
63:53 Students should be learning about what will be used in the future
66:08 What Internet coupons and downloaded Linux distributions have in common
72:17 Teaching skills for the future is not an excuse for focusing on a specific software vendor
73:15 Teach "word processing" not "Microsoft Word"
      and teach "using a spreadsheet" not "Microsoft Excel"
78:22 End

Episode 51 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #051 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:43 Thanks for voting on Podcast Alley. It keeps us in the top 5!
02:47 Steve4010, LauraJ, bdiddie, vair2, jefflacy, jukegiant, capra43,
         drahciream, soupygato, kchristy, tomshepp, paul_hardy
09:21 Laura: Update on iMac adventure -- still needs help 12:43 Tom: Using a firewall and antivirus on Linux is probably a good idea
15:23 Gabe: Parted Magic for backups, suggestions for dual boot
18:05 Gabe: Do I need another license of Office to run it on both operating systems on a dual boot system?
21:11 Gabe: Proxy servers?
22:25 Tim: Converting a running Linux or Windows installation to a VM image
24:20 Mike: Pleased with progress educational approach on Computer America
26:39: Tom: Correction -- illegal users of Windows CAN get security updates
29:17 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:54 End

Episode 50 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #050 - Home Networking-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
01:41 Definition: Home Networking
02:26 Why do I need a network?
03:36 Wireless and wired security
07:00 What do I need?
07:29 Where does the router go?
08:00 Initial setup: change the password
09:50 Home networking is cross-platform - Linux, Windows and Mac
10:47 Wireless security: WPA-2 vs. WPA vs. WEP
13:08 Connecting your computer to the network
14:39 The wireless card and Linux support
16:33 Cisco/Linksys networking tutorial
17:18 Software picks: SMPlayer, Synergy
21:50 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
23:31 End

Larry, Craig and Carey discuss the topic. "Can I use my old familiar software if I switch to Linux?" We answer questions from callers and e-mails. Which Linux distribution for refurbished Power Mac computers in the classroom? Larry recommends Ubuntu for the seeing-impared because of it's excellent accessibility software including the Orca screen reader.

Episode 049 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #049 - Computer America #8
00:14 Introduction
01:47 Economic conditions may make the free software more popular
08:02 California fires
10:56 Can I use my old familiar software if I switch to Linux?
15:14 Getting help with Linux applications
18:46 How long does it take to get comfortable with Linux?
22:12 Switching to a free operating system an all new free software has to be attractive.
24:05 Carey doesn't get questions about Linux.
25:20 Linux doesn't have a $300 million marketing machine.
26:03 Chris is having a problem dual-booting Linux with Windows an a computer with two SATA drives.
30:06 Wubi or VMWare to run Linux under Windows.
32:14 Wine or CrossOver to run Windows programs you need to run.
36:00 Contest details
38:55 Richard wants to install a Linux that has a screen reader, without burning a CD.
48:54 Laura wants to install Linux on PowerPC Macs for a school, but which Linux?
54:14 Slackintosh: Slackware for the Macintosh geek.
56:31 Tom wondres if he needs antivirus or firewall software for Linux
62:13 Why are there no Linux viruses?
69:35 A.J. Doesn't see Skype in the Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) repositories.
73:57 Next on Going Linux, an introduction to home networking
79:04 End

Tom and Larry answer listener questions and read listener comments and feedback. Topics include backups, files and folders in Linux, sharing Going Linux episode, Linux on a USB stick, and protecting your surfing.

Episode 048 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #048 - Listener Feedback
00:14 Introduction
01:39 John has problems with streaming audio
06:49 Tim likes the the change of pace with the Dan Sawyer interview in episode #46
08:30 Junwei wants to dual-boot Vista and Fedora
14:06 Barry, Daniel, Erno, Ryan, Greg, John, Todd and Roy explain Larry's mistake
          in episode #45 about controlling Ubuntu's boot loader installation location
18:20 Kross trouble installing Ubuntu 8.10 Beta on Avertec computer
21:33 John loves PING for backups, switched to Ubuntu after Windows re-installs fail
25:15 Joshua: With Fedora 9, how do I take full advantage of the space on a second hard drive?
28:01 Paul Hardy's latest article on file concepts, folders and common commands
28:42 Karen found a printer sharing work-around, for Vista's broken compatibility with SAMBA
32:11 Zep asks about distributing Going Linux episodes on CD 
34:33 Creative Commons explained
35:53 Brian wants to know more about Enlightenment E17
38:01 Brian creating a bootable Ubuntu USB flash drive 
38:41 A.J. reviews Pen Drive Linux 
43:45 Steve: Do I need drivers for the Alesis Multimix 12 Firewire mixer?
46:22 Dean-O: Any program like Net Nanny for safe surfing under Linux?
47:25 Next episode: Computer America #8
47:40 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
48:58 End

Craig and Carey are the hosts of Computer America, the longest running, nationally syndicated (USA) radio talk show on computers and technology. In this episode, they talk with Larry about Star Trek movies. Then we get back on track, discussing the topic, "I'm ready to try Linux. I'm also going to be using Windows (or Mac). How do I minimize the learning curve and maximize compatibility?"

Episode 047 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #047 - Computer America #7
00:15 Introduction
01:48 Computer America
03:20 Discussion: The new Star Trek movie
06:27 Larry joins the discussion
11:08 I'm ready to try Linux, how do I minimize the learning curve?
12:27 Linux on a PC or a Mac, Vista is not for me
13:33 People are switching to the Mac, the #2 OS, and Linux, the #3 OS
15:23 Linux is a solid OS to leave viruses and spyware behind
16:40 If you already have a PC, Linux is THE choice
17:18 If you will be purchasing a computer, a Mac is an alternative, but expensive
19:17 For people on a budget, Linux is the optimal choice as an alternative to Windows
20:23 Many people want to breathe new life into an old computer
22:23 Are there Mac switchers to Linux?
23:30 What about people with older Macs?
25:08 Some people with a Mac want to experiment with Linux
26:14 Linux provides Intel Mac users with a more full-featured Unix-like environment
30:15 Apple needs to protect its Darwin Kernel 
33:00 The "Sahara Experiment" 
35:13 A "precipitating event" to motivate the switch from Windows
37:10 Carey's clients with servers might be better off with NAS and an old PC running Linux
41:59 Hour 2
43:00 Listener Daryl: Uses Linux to recover data from a dying hard drive, revived old computer as server
45:44 Linux can make an old laptop an file storage, print server or firewall
48:07 Linux be used for everything, or as a single-function device
51:53 What's an ISO?
55:17 How do I make or burn a Linux CD or DVD disc from an ISO image with Windows?
61:12 Burning and ISO with Linux
66:40 Where do I get an ISO and which version do I download?
68:05 Ubuntu Linux 8.10 will be out soon
70:33 Listener Trevor: In that face of sound problems, will Linux allow me to re-install Ubuntu without losing data and settings?
73:18 Backup the Linux home directory since it stores user-generated data AND preferences for your software
74:57 Listener Jonathan: Wants to pay for Linux support he can bundle with the computers he builds
80:12 End

Dan Sawyer and I discuss his Linux media studio, the Cradlepoint external wireless router for connecting to 3G wireless networks and his interview with Corey Doctorow. Dan describes his latest audio book, and reveals his latest projects. We play a promo for the full cast audio book thriller, Antithesis, Book 1: Predistination and Other Games of Chance

Episode 046 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #046 - J. Daniel Sawyer
00:14 Introduction
01:20 Welcome Dan
01:47 Dan's media company runs Linux
03:02 Dan writes regularly for Linux Journal and Linux.com
04:50 Dan runs 64-bit Linux in his studio and only runs Windows for specific client requirements
06:44 A 64-bit operating system is "a dream" for processor intensive work like video production
07:47 "Hot And Bothered At Starbucks" Dan's article about the Cradlepoint PHS300
16:20 Dan will interview science fiction author and activist, Corey Doctorow, in Linux Journal.
21:39 Filming a project for J.C. Huthins "Obsidian"
25:50 Antithesis series: Full cast audio drama
27:25 Audio production is not easy
28:39 What Dan uses for audio production:
      Adour is more flexible than Audacity for professional work
31:00 Antithesis, Book 1: about the story, in the author's words
35:10 The difference between a character-driven and a plot-driven work
39:03 Get the book and Dan's other works at iTunes and podio books
40:20 Dan's next project
41:00 Promo: Antithesis, Book 1: Predistination and Other Games of Chance
42:47 End

Episode 045 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #045 - Listener Feedback
00:14 Introduction
01:39 Linux Planet blogs and podcasts site.
04:28 A.J.: Dual monotor tip.
07:58 Paul Hardy: Is Linux Right For Me?
08:48 Randall: Prefers Mandriva. Ubuntu has no option for installing boot loader on dual-boot system.
12:10 Tom: Uses jott.com to record podcast tips while driving.
14:13 Kevin: Will the switch to Linux change the visual experience from Windows?
18:29 Jordan: Got the Compiz "cube" running by disabling "wall".
19:33 Luis: A trainer who likes the way we present topics. Shares the ubuntu screencasts site
21:47 Steve: Has some additional KDE shortcuts. Needed to install lshw from repositories on PCLinuxOS.
24:05 Jeff: Speech recognition programs with OpenOffice under Linux.
26:26 Dr. C.: Listens on wifi radio. Likes the show format. Suggests Gnome's force quit applet.
29:43 Zonrai75: Sansa clip can now play OGG files.
32:06 David: Can I use printer drivers installed under Wine to run unsupported printers under Linux?
34:20 Dan: Provides a link to Ubuntu's Wine forum.
34:50 Doug: Shares a site with old versions of Windows software that might work under Wine.
37:21 Emmanuel: Interested in opinions on KDE 4.1.
39:55 Klaatu likes KDE 4.
40:36 Tom on Computer America?
41:22 Ohio Linux Fest
43:04 Next episode: An interview with the author of the scifi crime novel, Antithesis.
44:04 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:18 End

00:00 Going Linux #044 - A Taste Of Wine 00:19 Introduction 01:37 Different sound 02:35 Definition: Wine 03:56 Why is Wine important? 04:52 Some alternatives to using Wine 05:37 Advantages of Wine 06:13 How to get a copy of Wine 06:53 You may already be running Wine 07:21 How to install a Windows application under Wine 08:33 What if that doesn't work? 09:30 How to run a Windows program using Wine 10:53 WineHQ 11:14 Still have problems? Consider these alternatives to using Wine 12:42 Running iTunes under Wine 13:20 Running MS Office 2003 under Wine 15:31 Uninstalling Office 16:17 U-Torrent under Wine 17:24 Getting help with your installation of Wine 19:30 Summary 22:22 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 23:59 End

00:00 Going Linux #043 - Computer America #6 00:15 Introduction 01:33 Craig and Carey discuss movies, DVDs and pay per view 05:23 Upgrading the iPhone OS to 2.1 07:40 Linux is the important operating system 08:44 The Large Hadron Collider runs Linux 10:37 CERN backs the Scientific Linux distribution 11:48 It's not the end of the earth (we hope) 13:28 No "blue screen of death" 15:14 Listener Randall: Mandriva works for him. Ubuntu and openSUSE did not. 17:30 New users should try different distributions to find one that's configured to work with YOUR hardware. 20:14 If you trying different distributions, are you missing out on anything? 25:03 Listener Paul: Installed Ubuntu Server 8.04 (Hardy Heron) to host his own website, wiki, etc. File sharing does not work as it did under Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04. Needed to use WebMin to change file permissions. 29:33 You can change file properties in the Nautilus file manager. 32:00 Next: Intripid Ibex and Jaunty Jackelope 32:32 Listener Chris: Does Linux have anything to work with a TV? 34:05 Will my Vista machines share information with the Linux machine. 35:27 MythTV or Mythbuntu for media center, LinuxMCE is a media center and whole house management system. 38:42 Hour 2 40:27 Now that I have decided to go Linux, where do I find help? 41:35 Purchase support from the publisher 42:24 Go to the support forums for your distribution 43:03 Go to the forums for other distributions 43:20 Paul's problem may be specific to Ubuntu or Ubuntu Server 44:30 Google for help or use the "Help" that's on your computer 44:54 Join a LUG (Linux User Group) for install-fests through instruction and help. 48:00 Courses, tutorials and certification for Linux 49:10 On-line courses: LinuxBasics.org, BeginLinux.org 51:03 What certifications are available? 52:03 Confusion over this month's Computer America contest 57:20 Larry gets dropped 60:09 Linux Certification Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) 61:42 Linux Professional Institute (LPI) 3 levels 64:58 Linux conferences (see the list in the show notes) 66:49 Linux conference registration and fees (if any) 68:08 Other Linux podcasts for newbies (see the list in the show notes) 71:44 On-line Linux publications (Some also available in print) 73:34 Luke: Purchased PCMCIA card to fix his laptop, wants a recommendation for a wifi manager on Kubuntu. 74:07 KNetwork Manager comes with Kubuntu. You can also use WICD. 74:58 Next on Computer America 77:41 http://goinglinux.com 80:03 End

00:00 Going Linux #042 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:43 Per: Chmod does not require a root (administrative) user 05:06 Dan: Audio feedback on using chmod, bash vs. sh, xmessage vs zenity 10:05 Jeff: Use !! when you forget sudo before your command 12:13 John: Problems with the variable bit rate episodes of the podcast 17:25 Jeff: Get the old episodes at http://shownotes.goinglinux.com 18:36 Will: Rants about inadequate mp3 players 22:53 David: Recommends podcatcher Podcast Ready 26:36 Jack: Does a Clonezilla backup require reconfiguring the boot loader? 28:27 Tim: Recommends the Midnight Commander command line file manager 30:18 Jeff: Would like an episode on SSH to connect remotely 32:49 A.J.: Wants to know *everything* about his computer hardware 37:30 A.J.: Boost your wireless access point's range 38:53 Jack: Article on moving to Linux. Thanks from Oz 41:47 Karen: Problems sharing networked printer on Ubuntu with Vista 46:37 James: Ubuntu disables Compiz with ATI graphics 49:58 Jordan: Tip for getting the Compiz cube working on Compaq and HP 51:30 Richard: Answers ham radio Linux questions on the Resonant Frequency podcast 54:50 T.J.: Suggest an IRC channel for the Going Linux podcast 58:13 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 59:50 End

00:00 Going Linux #041 - Command Line Basics-Advanced 00:18 Introduction 01:36 Best beginner bash tutorial http://www.freeos.com/guides/lsst/ch02.html 02:30 Are we qualified? 04:14 Documentation is better for the command line than for the GUI 06:09 Definition: Bash Shell script 07:17 Test your commands in the terminal first 09:31 Comments 09:45 The first line of any Bash script 12:00 Our first shell script (date.sh) 13:13 Change permissions using chmod (command line and graphical) 16:13 Running a bash shell from the terminal 17:28 Our second shell script (calendar.sh) 18:12 Read command and defining variables 20:38 Calling a variable and writing interactive user prompts 21:51 Saving 22:30 Running the interactive script 23:57 A more advanced script (fetchglp.sh) 24:42 The wget command 26:02 Using variables in a file path 30:47 Using the wget command 32:05 Using quotations marks in scripts 33:51 Running fetchglp.sh to get an episode of GoingLinux 35:34 Learning more about wget 35:46 Creating a cron job (notify.sh) 37:57 Have fun with the tutorials - see the show notes 38:30 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 40:03 End

Going Linux #040 - Computer America #5

00:00 Going Linux #040 - Computer America #5 00:15 Introduction 01:32 CompUSA Contest 03:07 Try a Linux LiveCD on these Sony laptops 04:44 How to get viruses and spyware on Linux 06:47 When will Linux be more GUI friendly? 08:35 Switchers from Windows already find the Linux GUI quite familiar 10:05 Windows is better for gaming, but there are some nice Linux games 13:50 Strong points of Linux: Stability and Security 14:54 Linux-Unix similarities 17:27 Is 64-bit Linux available? 19:59 What Linux does Larry run? 22:40 Can you clone a Linux hard drive to another computer? 24:11 Restoring with CloneZilla 25:20 Where to find Going Linux 29:35 Hour 2 31:32 Computer America Show archives 34:59 How to shut down and reboot in Linux (very similar to Windows) 38:32 Changing mouse clicks is more difficult to find 40:19 Listener Mike: Using Linux and CloneZilla thanks to Computer America 43:12 Listener Frank: Needs help installing Firefox on Kubuntu 44:37 Background: Repositories, Packages and Package Managers 48:22 Installing Firefox using the package manager step-by-step 51:20 What if I want to install something that is not in the package manager 53:15 Can I share my package manager configuration with others? 55:22 Using the package manager lets you get automatic updates for all of your installed applications as well as the operating system itself 57:54 Advantages of package manager over Window updaters 60:52 Are Craig and Carey starting to get "Linux envy" over this? 67:23 End

00:00 Going Linux #39 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:40 Steve: Reasons for (and against) switching from Windows to Linux 06:20 Tom's sense of humor 07:13 Why commercials interrupt US radio programs like Computer America 10:00 Thinks never stay still in Linux land 10:45 Ian: liked the command line episode 11:15 John: Uses dexconf to fix his display after he can't get the Compiz cube working 14:50 Richard: Wants info on distributions for amateur (ham) radio software 15:53 Roy: Also is looking for ham radio software that don't require compiling 17:24 Debian distributions seem the best bet. Check the show notes for the links to articles and ham packages. 20:28 Ham Radio LiveCD project 20:50 Thomas: Gone back to XP because of wireless problems 21:55 Check the Fresh Ubuntu podcast for a recent episode on a wireless option, also try WICD. 24:25 John: Happy with Windows but trying Linux because it will rule the world in 5 years 26:06 Charles: Looking forward to the WINE episode 26:54 Andy: Listening to us because Lug Radio has stopped 27:39 Barbara:Thanks for the help, Audacity not helping much with recording streaming audio from Internet 30:42 Tom suggest ffmpeg, Barbara finds a tutorial with fewer steps 32:29 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 33:54 End

00:00 Going Linux #038 - Command Line Demystified 00:15 Introduction 01:37 Generating hate 02:30 What is the command line and why is it important? 03:17 Differences between GUI and CLI 04:17 Creating a file (script) to re-run 04:43 Learning the "new language" 05:15 Guides and manuals are available in the terminal 05:27 Open a terminal: KDE 06:10 Open a terminal: Gnome 06:27 The command prompt 07:05 Command Line Tutorial - comments 09:45 The ls command 11:12 Options for the ls command 11:58 Man pages - the manual for the ls command 14:15 Arguments for the ls command 15:09 Quit the man page 15:27 Magic with the ls command 16:20 Redirecting data into a file 17:36 Moving into and out of directories using the terminal 19:11 Tab autocompletion 19:47 The top command 20:55 GUI uses more resources than CLI 21:24 Resources: lists of Linux commands and definitions 23:39 Date, time and calendars in the terminal 24:11 The uptime command 25:34 Resource: Advanced Bash script scripting guide 26:30 Resource: Tutorials and references 27:25 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 28:47 End

00:00 Going Linux #037 - Computer America #4 00:15 Introduction 01:55 Welcome to Computer America 03:29 Listener "CitizenX" has trouble connecting to the chat room with her new Ubuntu installation 10:42 What is the Synaptic package manager? 13:05 Add-on chat works great with Linux as well as Windows 13:40 Carey describes "one of the problems with Linux" 15:54 Larry takes issue with Carey's position Windows has issues, too. 17:32 CitizenX gets into the chat room! 18:05 A business moving to Linux from Windows would need to hire a Linux guru for support 18:49 A business moving to Mac from Windows would need to hire a Mac guru for support 21:31 Some distributions are pre-configured with "issues" resolved up-front E.g. Linux Mint comes pre-installed for playing media. 23:23 There are Linux distributions for people who don't want to tinker with their computer 27:07 How can you try Linux? Try different distributions. Purchase a computer with Linux pre-installed. 29:20 How long does it take an experienced Windows tech to install Windows from scratch to fully functional with anti-virus and drivers installed and Windows updates completed? 32:50 How long does it take an experienced Linux tech to install Linux from scratch to fully functional with full Office Suite, games, programming applications and drivers installed and updates completed? 34:58 Psychology of the Linux fanatic and "geek cache" 38:14 Does Linux get in its own way when it comes to adoption and acceptance? 43:19 Three types of Listener feedback: "Great show!" "Help me!" and "Here's a tip" 45:21 How to play mp3 files on Ubuntu Linux: ubuntu-restricted-extras package 48:08 Paul wants to Verizon USB720 cellular modem to work under Linux 49:56 Responses from listeners: Mark provides suggestion to use the package KPPP and provides a link to PDF instructions 52:51 How to adjust font options in Linux 56:41 Change your mindset to learn Linux like learning a new language 59:51 More on fonts 61:54 KDE for the user who likes to tweak settings, Gnome for simpler settings with most settings already set 64:41 Limitation to hard drive size? What about files systems. 67:40 Do I need to choose a file system with Linux? 69:00 Steve: question about iTunes replacements for listening to podcasts in Linux 71:41 Recommended Linux options to replace iTunes: Songbird, Amarok 74:45 Why I recommend Amarok as a full Linux replacement for iTunes 79:51 End

00:00 Going Linux #36 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:37 Thanks for your Podcast Alley comments and votes 02:20 G7VBX: Likes the show 03:03 Mr. Mepis: Really likes Basket 04:38 LaserTagRocks: Perfect show 04:54 Robster: Wants software picks 05:22 annyfe: Entertaining 06:08 Yo_PandaBear: Best yet 06:35 Lawlezz75: Left Vista for Linux 07:23 Window_man: Informative and easy to understand 07:50 Paul: Truck driver wants to use Verizon cellular modem 09:37 NickTheGreekk: Converted to Ubuntu AAA+++ rating 10:18 DougOnLine: Linux more like dessert than raw meat 10:42 Steve: Thanks for the hard work 10:54 Ian: Giving to the community 11:28 TMCarson1: Helped with the transition to Ubuntu 11:51 Herb: Tip - Make OpenOffice docs look like MS Office docs 13:03 John: Resource - Robbie Ferguson video www.category5.tv 14:34 George: Rhythmbox can move audio to a media player 17:32 Thomas: Preventing Rhythmbox from opening automatically 18:30 Germ: Disable activation of software on insertion of any media 20:27 Gordon: gpodder is an excellent dedicated podcatcher, too 23:48 Dan: Wants us to cover the basics of Wine 25:26 Brian: Rhythmbox syncs with iPod shuffle 26:57 Benjamin: wants to learn to use the command line 29:12 Thomas: mp3 vs. ogg downloads 30:55 Michael: Criticism - iTunes can control auto start 33:06 Randy: Computer America didn't focus on Linux last time 35:19 Judy: Wants computer with Linux pre-installed, but not from Dell 37:04 Mike: What is the best way to update from one Linux release to another? 42:26 Alexandro: Rants about Computer America - eeePC is great 47:09 Russ TheTechieGeek: Clozilla works great 48:07 Herb: Can I listen to past episodes? 49:13 Scott: If I install Linux, can I still use the Windows system restore? 52:12 Doug: Move Mythbuntu partition from a small drive to a larger one 55:47 Sorry about the feedback line 56:14 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 57:45 End

00:00 Going Linux #35 - Getting Podcasts Delivered Automatically 00:16 Introduction 01:53 Definition: podcast - audio, video 03:15 Difference between podcast and downloadable media files 04:23 Definition: podcasting software 04:56 Definition: RSS 05:18 Definition: podcatcher (podcast receiving software) 06:00 Definition: media player (hardware) 06:39 Definition: media player (media manager software) 07:11 Switching from iTunes to Linux software 09:29 Comparing the Linux applications for receiving, playing and transferring podcasts 10:07 gtkpod (transfers media to iPod ONLY) 11:00 Bashpodder (command-line podcatcher ONLY) 13:48 User-submitted goodies for bashpodder 14:45 mplayer, vlc (plays media ONLY) 15:35 Modular method: use bashpodder, media player and gtkpod (iPod only) OR use bashpodder with media manager software 17:23 Limitations of Rhythmbox 19:12 All-in-one solutions 20:18 See the How To Subscribe Article on goinglinux.com 21:07 Subscribe to a podcast using bashpodder 24:00 gtkpod can't subscribe to, or play a podcast 24:19 Subscribe to a podcast using Banshee 28:04 Subscribe to a podcast using Songbird 30:17 Subscribe to a podcast using Rhythmbox 30:44 Subscribe to a podcast using Amarok 32:48 Linux software has different features from iTunes 34:53 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 35:24 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 36:44 End

00:00 Going Linux #034 - Computer America #3 00:16 Introduction 04:17 Welcome back to Computer America 5:00 Firefox 3 release 06:07 New features: Linux, Windows, Mac 06:39 Scroll "break" 07:43 Add-ons improvements 09:03 Back and forward arrows 10:23 Bookmarks 10:45 Site exemptions 12:55 Unsorted bookmarks 16:20 Firefox for Linux 17:35 Asus eee PC 900 review (Xandros Linux) 18:24 20GB Hard drive - not really! 20:32 Several models Linux/Windows 23:23 No optical drive (CD/DVD) 27:18 Boot using a USB flash drive 29:13 Not all flash drives are bootable 30:11 eee PC sees flash drives as hard drives 33:20 XP Drivers provided on CD 35:00 Keyboard is it's weakest point (tiny keys) 35:27 Short battery life 35:35 Slow to start with Windows XP, faster with Linux 37:15 Can't use hibernation 42:09 eee PC was designed to run Linux 42:32 Video card is nice, works well with external monitor 45:26 alternative HP mini-Note (SuSE Linux) 47:30 Linux (Xandros) interface on eee PC is simplistic (for a child) 50:44 Listener Barbara: Knoppix Linux bootable CD can easily recover data from a troublesome Windows drive 56:20 Knoppix is a full distributon, not just a rescue CD 57:20 Ophcrack to recover Windows password 60:04 Dual-boot Windows and Linux on eee PC 61:33 The "mini-PC" is a novelty 65:00 The future of mini-PCs 71:15 Upcoming episodes on the Going Linux podcast 72:44 New versions of Linux 79:40 End

00:00 Going Linux #33 - Listener Feedback 00:14 Introduction 01:13 Mark: What are the best Linux applications? (Less Windows-bashing please!) 13:05 Len: What happens when an incremental backup is corrupted? 16:45 Per: Linux Distribution Chooser sites 18:31 Robert: Choosing a distribution to replace Win98 on Toshiba Satellite 2520 CDS 25:26 Anthony: Tips for getting the latest version of an application 28:09 Paul: Installing new applications on his EeePC 29:39 Bob: What was that "bumper" music (intro-3-long.ogg) 31:42 David: Wants an episode on shell scripting 33:01 Jonathan: Backup application AptOnCD 34:46 Colin: PartedMagic for imaging and backups 35:47 Kim: Linux newbie - looking forward to episode on syncing iPod under Linux 37:27 Dan: Uses Floola on his iPod 39:15 John: Tutorial on installing Ubuntu under VMWare, getting VLC working 45:59 Kedar: Is Tom being discriminated against? 47:23 Chris: Compaq Presario SR1520NX graphics problems 52:07 Dan: Setting VLC as default application 53:55 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 54:19 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 55:34 End

00:00 Going Linux #32 - Computer America May 20, 2008 00:17 Introduction 01:20 Hour 1 05:47 Why hasn't Linux penetrated the home market? Or has it? 10:32 Getting support for Linux 12:02 Support forums, podcasts 18:27 Do the different distributions fragment Linux support? 22:30 Linux support is about community 28:28 Purchasing support with Linux 32:53 Spyware and viruses less of an issue with Linux 34:20 Hour 2 40:00 Eric: Can I install Linux and Windows on the same computer? 41:27 Try Linux using a Live CD 43:51 Should Linux look and behave more like Windows? 46:46 Switching to Linux from Windows because of Vista 48:03 The cost of Linux training vs. ongoing operating and upgrade costs 51:30 Making Linux look more like a Mac 52:43 Linux: You get what you pay for? 55:33 Are you entitle to support with Linux if you purchase it? 59:34 Where to go to get a complete list of available Linux distributions 61:42 Specialized Linux distributions 63:35 Charles: How to change which OS boots first on a dual-boot system 66:35 Henry: How to enable auxilary buttons on a Logitec mouse 69:26 Mark: Linux certification programs 72:12 What makes the Going Linux podcast unique? 76:32 Dan: Setting VLC as the default media player 80:41 End

00:00 Going Linux #031 - Backups - Advanced 00:16 Introduction 01:24 Overview 02:06 The importance of backing up 04:16 Definitions: Full backups, incremental backups 05:56 Rsync, bash and cron: automated backups - command line 08:10 Simple Backup: automated backups - graphical ui 10:56 G4L: needs more research 12:55 Clonezilla Live: clone partitions or whole hard drives 20:07 Backup and Restore Windows and Linux partitions 28:40 Resizing partition to different size drives 31:51 Hardy Heron 8.04 discussion 35:47 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 36:13 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 37:48 End

00:00 Going Linux #030 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 02:12 Podcaster Round Table Discussion 46:28 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 46:52 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 48:25 End

00:00 Going Linux #029 - Introduction to Backups 00:15 Introduction 01:23 You SHOULD be backing up. Have you? 01:57 Why should you backup? 03:36 What should you backup? 05:17 Where should you make the backup? 13:27 How often should you backup? 16:14 How do you make a backup? 19:15 Linux backup software 21:02 sbackup (Simple Backup) 21:46 rdiff backup 22:11 backerupper 22:37 hubackup (Home User Backup) 23:30 rsync 24:25 grsync 25:13 Clonezilla Live 27:47 G4L (formerly Ghost for Linux) 30:19 Larry's software pick: andLinux 34:47 Tom's software pick: Rockbox rocks! 37:04 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 37:26 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 38:37 End

Larry was invited a guest on the live radio show Craig Crossman's Computer America! Craig and his co-host Carey Holzman interview Larry about this podcast and "all things linux". Craig and Carey have graciously allowed us to download, edit and post the entire program.

00:00 Going Linux #028 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:09 Jim: Wants more frequent episodes 03:21 Byron: Advanced Windows user, which Linux distro is right for new PC 06:38 Buy a computer with Linux pre-installed (Ubuntu/Kubuntu or Mint) 10:21 Alan: It's all our fault! He's gone Linux! Working with iPods 14:05 Ralph: Windows programmer, gone Mac and Linux, software should be free, it's my computer! Windows is a toy 18:19 Kedar: Klaatu was wrong about Darwin Linux distro 20:12 Ashaman: AAC is an open format, Apple lossless has DRM 22:57 Teresa: How about an episode on setting up a Linux printer 24:20 Bruce: You CAN undelete files from ext3 formatted drive 25:01 Santos: The Bad Apples and Going Linux are a symbiosis of awsomeness 26:27 David: Why, and how, is Linux free? 29:44 The long, "short" answer... 33:31 Why don't Linux users need to worry about malware? 38:12 BOINC runs slowly on an old laptop on older Ubuntu 40:48 How do I download "free beer" 42:23 Matt: Ctrl-Esc for process list (KDE only) 45:03 Johnathan: Backup Linux applications (Ghost alternative) 45:53 Next time: Backups - Intro 46:03 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 46:16 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 47:05 Visit our Cafe Press store 48:07 End

00:00 Going Linux #027 - Why Switch? - Advanced 00:16 Introduction 01:28 We lied... 01:54 Klaatu - The Bad Apples Podcast, long time mac user 03:17 Should you move from Windows to Mac, or to Linux? 04:21 Mac is Unix-based, but what IS "Unix Certified" anyway? 06:24 Definition: BSD 08:19 BSD, Unix and Linux 09:15 Apple and the Unix philosophy 09:39 Is Mac as flexible and open as BSD or Unix? 10:09 Is Mac really Open Source? Who knows how to compile the Darwin kernel? 12:37 Source code available, but not an Open Source project! 13:41 Running Unix/Linux applications on the Mac (sort of) 15:40 Klaatu tries to make the Mac a pure BSD box 16:17 The Fink and Mac Ports projects - software ported to Mac 18:40 The reality - Apple fights back 19:24 The Apple marketing machine, Quick Time, DRM and AAC 21:40 Reasons to choose Linux over Mac 22:57 Mac is "unsupportable" if you customize too much 23:40 Problems you aren't allowed to have on a Mac 24:15 But a Mac just works and doesn't crash, right? 25:14 The spinning beach ball of death - be cool while you crash 25:57 Using the terminal to kill a process in Linux: xkill (Ctrl-Alt-Esc) 28:00 You only thought it crashed... 29:33 Linux Basement's VA Tech interview - Mac clusters 31:29 Window, Mac, Linux all work for e-mail and browsing, right? 32:27 Recovering data? Good luck! Linux Action Show 33:04 Mac + Unix for the technical user? Not! 34:20 Why fix problems when we can make it a feature of the next release? 35:06 Do you want to report this error? 35:46 The Linux sense of community to the rescue 37:36 But the Mac looks cool... 38:15 Klaatu's final thoughts 39:10 Next episode: Listener Feedback 39:18 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 39:30 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 40:15 Visit our Cafe Press store 41:07 End

00:00 Going Linux #026 - Listener Feedback 00:21 Introduction 01:15 Audio feedback 01:30 Verbal: Use WGET command to download files from the Internet 02:57 Greg: Installing .rpm and .deb packages 09:50 Phone line calls 10:44 Sonny: Why I switched to Linux 12:05 Bruce (Mr. Gadget) sings the blues (Eat your heart out Chad Wollenberg!) 15:00 Emmanuel: Kompozer replaces NVu, comments on Windows vs. Linux 18:45 Richard: A question on the legality of using restricted drivers in Linux 19:44 Klaatu's answer from Episode 25 21:28 Use VLC for converting audio file formats 22:41 Rich: Linux alternatives for Microsoft Money and Tax Cut 22:36 GnuCash, KMyMoney, jGnash, MoneyDance, Grisbi, and PLCash 26:50 Linux alternatives for iTunes 27:30 Definition: Smart playlists, 28:10 Amarok: Synchronize your iPod or other audio player 30:10 Drew: Recording streams using Bash scripts, Zenity 35:09 Teresa: Tries Kubuntu on Dell C610 with no OS, never looks back 37:13 Bart: Manages Linux, uses Mac OSX's Unix; 39:36 Bart: Please, no Mac-bashing! OSX-Linux similarities and differences 42:17 We'll talk to Klaatu (see Bad Apples Season 2, Episode 11) 44:28 Apple's software cost for comparison 47:07 Next episode: An introduction to backups 47:33 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 47:47 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 48:27 Visit our Cafe Press store 49:22 End

00:00 Going Linux #025 - Why Switch?, Klaatu interview at SCaLE 6x 00:22 Introduction 01:45 Why Tom switched to Linux 02:38 Why Larry switched to Linux 04:10 The security issue 05:03 The cost issue 05:36 Configuring equivalent systems: Vista vs. Linux 06:10 The hardware issue 06:43 Upgrade vs. "full" version 08:52 Office suites 12:40 Mail application 14:40 The cost of previous software and hardware 15:40 The cost of "content protection" 17:24 BSOD 18:10 The cost of additional software included with Linux distros 20:50 Final (software only) cost Vista ultimate: $3,000 Linux: $0 21:38 The performance cost of "assistant" programs 23:14 Cost summary 24:13 Getting new application upgrades 26:58 No Scan Disk or Defrag 28:00 No reboot for months 28:56 Community support 30:48 User-influenced development 31:42 Linux: Built on the shoulders of giants 33:24 Security: less risk for malware 34:20 Why don't people switch to Linux? Fear of change 35:30 Finding application equivalents 27:25 Linux vs. Apple 39:20 SCaLE 6x Review 44:50 Interview with Klaatu of The Bad Apples Podcast 56:30 Linux codecs legal vs. illegal 57:10 Next episode: Listener Feedback 57:24 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 57:45 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 58:47 End

00:00 Going Linux #024 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:19 SCALE 6x 02:55 Bill: Playing Real Player streams 04:29 Emmanuel: Listener Tip - sudo !! repeats last command as root 08:02 Jim: Wants us to cover how to install Compiz Fusion on Ubuntu/Kubuntu 10:21 Stuff: Nice podcast 10:41 Steve: Clear and straightforward 12:17 Charles: Tom's color commentary helps family move from Vista to Linux 13:08 Ernie: Fantastic 13:17 Arash2005: Cool podcast 13:32 Bob: Kick the "stuff" out of Microsoft 15:48 Bill (not Gates): Finds openSuSE slab menu clunky, adopts Ubuntu on AMD 64 19:20 Ron: Needs help installing Flash and mPlayer on YDL on a PS3 20:25 Nid good: Really likes podcast 20:30 Josh: Tom's new mic helps -- he sounded too close to mic on Episode 15 21:43 Michael: Nessus scans Tom's computer for the Aardvark Challenge 22:57 Steve: Environmental factors help with Aardvark Challenge 23:38 Greg: Would like command line tips as a regular segment 22:47 Software picks: Apropos, 29:24 OpenOffice extension -- Sun Presentation Minimizer 34:00 Next episode: Why switch? 34:31 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 34:51 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 35:35 Promos 42:44 End

00:00 Going Linux #023 - Firewalls-Advanced 00:16 Introduction 01:17 Results: Aardvark Challenge 04:40 SCALE 6x 07:20 The story so far... 08:12 Definition: IPTables 10:15 Why use both software and hardware firewalls? 11:34 Windows XP firewall vs. the GuardDog Linux firewall 13:44 How do I setup a firewall? 14:08 Firestarter's default settings 16:53 Events Tab: Allowing blocked incoming connections 19:10 Policy Tab: Proactively setting policies 19:54 Port Numbers: What does each port do? 21:41 Firestarter for Gnome, GuardDog for KDE 23:22 Why the firewall works when Firestarter and GuardDog are turned off 24:22 GuardDog's default settings 24:56 Advanced planning: browsing, banking and server 25:19 Protocol Tab: Internet Zone (browsing and banking) 26:45 Protocol Tab: Local Zone (server) 27:26 Turn the firewall on and off 27:50 When to turn the software firewall on 28:25 Resources for firewall information 30:35 Going Linux Listener Feedback: +1-206-350-5251 31:29 Going Linux Cafe Press store: www.cafepress.com/goinglinux 31:48 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 33:32 Promos 37:15 End