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2010 Shows:
Feb 05: #92 - Listener Feedback
Jan 20: #91 - Linux Games-Advanced
Jan 19: #90 - Computer America #22
Jan 10: #89 - Listener Feedback
Archived Show Notes:
2009 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
2008 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
2007 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
Feb 05: #092 - Listener Feedback
A new Linux computer vendor, help for our listeners, and a new segment for the podcast. Gone Linux!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux computers from Frostbite Systems: http://www.frostbitesystems.com
Acrossad Linux Oggcast: http://www.acrossad.org
Greasmonkey script to replace Flash player with mplayer https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/748
Firefox optimization and troubleshooting http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1193567
Mint Cast article on installing after upgrade:
http://www.mintcast.org/2008/
Acer Aspire One ZA3 and Ubuntu:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?s=b1024487e6b07b09e969017779222598&t=1235819&page=2
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1204386&page=2
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AspireOne
Linux for the PPC:
http://www.ghacks.net/2009/06/10/revive-your-old-mac-g3-g4-or-g5-with-linux/
http://www.linux.com/archive/forums/topic/1894
http://www.pure-mac.com/unix.html
Free and Open Source Screencasts: http://fosscasts.com
Use promo code "cast" for 40% off your SCaLE 8x registration!
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 92 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #092 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:15 SCaLE 8x Southern California Linux Expo
02:19 Jonathan: Frostbite systems - computers with Linux installed, specializing in computers for blind users
05:02 Yiorgi: Suggestions for making Going Linux an even better podcast
10:34 Lester: Cell phone connects quickly in Linux, difficult in Windows
12:51 Rafael: Switched to Ubuntu after Windows virus infestation
14:19 Scott: Wiped out Windows and went 100% to Linux
16:54 Luke: Needs older version of Skype because of pulse audio problems
18:34 Rex: Has a podcast and a revolutionary Open Source business idea
20:44 James: Adding missing application icons to the Linux menu
22:36 Definition: The command line pipe
24:24 James: Linux is just a command-line operating system with a GUI pasted on top
30:18 Scott: Seems to be installing Ubuntu on every computer in sight!
34:03 Pete: De-Microsofting his life
35:51 Jim: What does it mean to "install" software?
40:29 Amarok issues
41:41 Max: Mint Cast provides info on re-installing settings after a fresh install.
42:34 Tony: Failed install of Firefox 3.6 disables plugins
45:53 John: Software pick is the fusion-icon package
50:07 Phil: Google IS evil. Acer Aspire One problems with Ubuntu installed
53:14 Linux could be (but isn't) like Mac, and support only specific hardware; or like Windows, and require hardware upgrades
57:15 John: Lost his NTFS "C:" drive on his dual-boot system
59:43 Tim: Trying to install Linux on a G4 Sawtooth Mac
62:28 John: FOSSCasts screencasts are available
63:30 Software pick: UCK Ubuntu Customisation Kit
65:31 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
67:20 End
Jan 20: #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
The long-awaited Advanced Linux Gaming episode is finally here! From native Linux games to Play on Linux, we discuss the things you need to know to get advanced games to run on your Linux machine.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux Games:
Penumbra http://www.penumbragame.com/game.php
Sauerbraten http://sauerbraten.org/
Alien Arena http://icculus.org/alienarena/rpa/aquire.html
Open Arena http://www.openarena.ws/
James' steps for getting WoW working on WINE:
You need to copy the fonts from the Microsoft core fonts package into your wine folder:
$ cp /usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts/* ~/.wine/drive_c/windows/Fonts/
For WoW, you will need to edit the launcher (icon) by right clicking on it, and add "-opengl"
to the very end of the command line... The game will now run flawlessly.
Steps for EveOnLine on Ubuntu 9.10:
For Eve Online, change the launcher's command line to something like:
env WINEPREFIX="/home/[YOUR USERNAME]/.wine" wine
explorer /desktop=EVE,1440x1080 "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
PlayOnLinux screenshot:
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 91 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
00:18 Introduction
01:30 Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x is on "Linux for Windows Users"
02:37 Get your drivers "in a row" to get ready for gaming
03:22 Proper video drivers are critical for gaming on Linux
04:45 Turn off Compiz before you start
05:06 Where do I go to install hardware drivers for Ubuntu?
07:00 There are some great native Linux games... like Penumbra
09:38 Saurbraten, Open Arena and Alien Arena are like Quake
12:17 Microsoft games are designed to run on Windows. Don't expect miracles!
13:27 Finding instructions for getting games to run under WINE on Linux
13:56 Considerations for differences in computer harware
15:18 James: An e-mail with suggestions for setting up Windows games on Linux
21:56 Play On Linux: Not just for gaming
23:20 Play On Linux works like Add/Remove Programs for installing many Windows apps like iTunes and others.
25:19 The Play On Linux website has an extensive "scripts" list
27:42 Thanks, Tom for your personal sacrifice, testing all these games
28:28 Caution: Be careful of 3rd party applications. Wine can get Windows viruses!
29:34 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
31:22 SCaLE 8x promo
32:21 End
Jan 19: #090 - Computer America #22
Larry is back on the Computer America radio show for the beginning of yet another new year. The topic is "Linux for Windows users" but we talk about Linux for Windows, Mac and any kind of user. Listener e-mails in hour 2 as always. Larry provides a promo code for Computer America listeners to get a discount off of their SCaLE 8x registration..
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Chip In site: http://helpshawnpowersfamily.chipin.com/help-shawn-powers-family Help Shawn Powers & his family.
PartedMagic: http://partedmagic.com/ and http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=partedmagic
Come see Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale8x/presentations/linux-windows-users
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 90 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #090 - Computer America #22
00:17 Introduction
01:12 Hello and welcome
03:22 Craig's new computer
07:13 Craig's new iMac would run Linux blazingly fast
10:30 Carey's new NAS does run Linux
12:36 Why make a NAS yourself when you can buy one, already setup?
13:13 Craig's son wants to build his own computer
13:35 Carey recommends his 10-part series of videos on building your own computer
14:00 Larry recommends his 1-part video on installing Linux on that newly-built computer
16:00 Keyboard cat... without the cat
18:15 "Linux for Windows Users" is the title of Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x
20:34 Why use Linux if you are already using Windows?
22:26 The Windows 7 Ultimate DVD is pretty... nice and shiny
22:53 That gives you the OS and Notepad
23:14 Next you can get OpenOffice and other cross-platform application for free
23:55 Learn to use common Linux applications (OpenOffice, Firefox Thunderbird, GIMP etc.) while using Windows)
25:24 Other Open Source applications used on Linux that have versions that work on Windows
29:38 Google runs Linux
30:02 Corel had their own Linux distribution at one point
31:20 Why should I choose Linux or a Mac instead of Windows?
32:58 You have a choice of operating systems at various price points
33:37 For a business, switching to Linux can save you a lot of money on license fees paid to Microsoft
35:29 Is Linux right for Windows users? It's an important choice
39:39 Southern California Linux Expo promo
40:37 Hello and welcome to hour 2 and listener e-mail
42:45 Linux Journal's Shawn Powers loses home and pets to fire
46:15 Ian: Comments on upgrading Ubuntu Linux vs. a fresh installation
51:55 Proprietary software vs. Open Source vs. Public Domain software
56:24 Carl: Kubuntu took 5 days to install because wireless card was not supported natively under Linux
59:23 Carl wants to use his iPod and iTunes in Linux, Going Linux episode 91 will describe how
62:48 "Upgrading and repairing Window" book (Larry recommends Linux to do this)
66:04 David: Wants software to allows assigning the right-click action to the lower right corner of the trackpad
70:42 Mr. Happy Face: Used Linux since 1999, recommends the PartedMagic Linux distribution
74:17 Jim: Google Chrome borrows plugins like Flash from your Firefox installation
76:07 Larry takes issue with Jim's comment that Linux is a command line OS with a GUI pasted on top
77:10 Podcast listeners can get 40% off your SCaLE 8x registration by using the code "CAST"
77:54 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
81:14 End
Jan 10: #089 - Listener Feedback
As always we have lots of listener feedback. This time we say we're sorry, we get corrected on a few things and receive some excellent links to videos, articles and websites that will be of interest to all. Larry makes an announcement about SCaLE 8x.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
FOSS Events: http://fossevents.org
Geeknic: http://geeknic.org
Firewall ports info:
The Small Box Admin story:
http://smallboxadmin.blogspot.com/2009/11/junkless-software-installs-from-source.html
KdenLive tutorial:
http://kdenlive.org/tutorial/kdenlive-animate-images-over-video
Cinellera article from The Computer Doctor:
http://computerdoctor-mitchel.blogspot.com/2009/12/and-getting-video-editor-to-work-is.html
Computer Security article from Knightwise:
http://www.knightwise.com/content/view/644/9/
Upgrading Ubuntu: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes
Malware attack on Linux:
http://linux.slashdot.org/story/09/12/09/2215253/Malware-Found-Hidden-In-Screensaver-On-Gnome-Look
Gaming on Linux:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndjVk_nh4uI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-3nee8JTc0
Come see Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale8x/presentations/linux-windows-users
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 89 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #089 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:12 Advanced Gaming episode will be a little delayed
01:58 Google Chrome browser for Linux is snappy, X-marks software lives up to its "alph" designation
08:27 Tom's tinkering causes issues, but his computer is running again
12:06 Greg: What is XML?
14:46 Greg: Packages under Gnome and KDE
17:55 Kevin: Printer incompatibility raises ire
21:58 Johnathan: Provides liks to great FOSS Events sites
24:32 Clinton: Kiwi LTSP and networking issues with Realtek r8169 Gigabit card
33:47 David: What was that command, again, for backing up? Episode 36, 61, and 73.
39:26 Shawn: Loves the command line. What firewall ports are used for streaming?
42:54 Ken: Provides a blog post for checkinstall
44:04 Bill: Hooked on Ubuntu. Thanks the Going Linux Podcast
45:20 Henk: How do I setup a COM (serial) port for use with an HP nc8430 PLC?
51:14 Scott: Takes issue with comments on Linux gaming
54:38 Greg: Problems with our feed on gpodder fixed by deleting corrupted config file
59:13 Mitchel: The Computer Doctor does video
67:20 Knightwise: Wise words of caution for our listeners about wireless security
70:57 Alan: Popey corrects our sudo apt-get dist-upgrade mistake
79:32 Kevin: We made him out to be an angry gamer. He isn't.
83:15 Larry will be speaking at the Southern California Linux Expo 2010 in February
84:17 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
85:57 SCaLE 8x Promo
86:57 End
Previous Episodes:
2009 Shows:
Dec 20: #88 - Fresh Ubuntu (#1)
Dec 17: #87 - Computer America #21
Dec 05: #86 - Listener Feedback
Nov 22: #85 - Computer America #20
Nov 21: #84 - Gaming with Linux-Introduction
Nov 05: #83 - Listener Feedback
Oct 22: #82 - Computer America #19
Oct 20: #81 - Changing Linux Default Applications
Oct 07: #80 - Listener Feedback
Sep 25: #79 - Computer America #18
Sep 22: #78 - Linux File System-Advanced
Sep 05: #77 - Listener Feedback
Aug 20: #76 - Linux File System-Introduction
Aug 19: #75 - Computer America #17
Aug 04: #74 - Listener Feedback
Jul 18: #73 - Listener Feedback
Jul 09: #72 - Computer America #16
Jul 04: #71 - Linux Desktops - Advanced
Jun 18: #70 - Computer America #15
Jun 05: #69 - Listener Feedback
May 22: #68 - Linux Media Special
May 21: #67 - Computer America #14
May 07: #66 - Listener Feedback
Apr 28: #65 - Linux Desktops-Introduction
Apr 25: #64 - Computer America #13
Apr 08: #63 - Listener Feedback
Mar 26: #62 - Podcasting with Linux-Advanced
Mar 18: #61 - Computer America #12
Mar 05: #60 - Listener Feedback
Feb 24: #59 - Podcasting with Linux-Introduction
Feb 19: #58 - Computer America #11
Feb 05: #57 - Listener Feedback
Jan 21: #56 - Computer America #10
Jan 20: #55 - Home Networking-Super Advanced
Jan 05: #54 - Listener Feedback
2008 Shows:
Dec 22: #53 - Home Networking-Advanced
Dec 17: #52 - Computer America #9
Dec 09: #51 - Listener Feedback
Nov 24: #50 - Home Networking-Introduction
Nov 20: #49 - Computer America #8
Nov 05: #48 - Listener Feedback
Oct 23: #47 - Computer America #7
Oct 20: #46 - J. Daniel Sawyer
Oct 05: #45 - Listener Feedback
Sep 20: #44 - A Taste Of Wine
Sep 17: #43 - Computer America #6
Sep 05: #42 - Listener Feedback
Aug 21: #41 - Command Line Basics-Advanced
Aug 20: #40 - Computer America #5
Aug 08: #39 - Listener Feedback
Jul 24: #38 - Command Line Demystified
Jul 16: #37 - Computer America #4
Jul 11: #36 - Listener Feedback
Jun 27: #35 - Getting Podcasts Delivered Automatically
Jun 18: #34 - Computer America #3
Jun 07: #33 - Listener Feedback
May 25: #32 - Computer America #2
May 22: #31 - Backups (Advanced)
May 04: #30 - Listener Feedback
Apr 21: #29 - Backups (Intro)
Apr 15: Computer America Special
Apr 05: #28 - Listener Feedback
Mar 20: #27 - Why Switch? (Advanced)
Mar 10: #26 - Listener Feedback
Feb 20: #25 - Why Switch? (Intro), Klaatu interview at SCaLE 6x
Feb 05: #24 - Listener Feedback
Jan 20: #23 - Firewalls (Advanced)
Jan 01: #22 - Listener Feedback
2007 Shows:
Dec 20: #21 - Firewall Considerations (Introduction)
Dec 05: #20 - Listener Feedback
Nov 21: #19 - Office Suites (Advanced)
Nov 07: #18 - Listener Feedback
Oct 22: #17 - Word Porcessors and Text Editors (Introduction)
Oct 05: #16 - Listener Feedback
Sep 20: #15 - Installing Linux Applications (Advanced)
Sep 05: #14 - Listenter Feedback and Dan Sawyer Interview
Aug 20: #13 - Getting Updates and Installing Software (Introduction)
Aug 05: #12 - Listener Feedback
Jul 20: #11 - Adjusting to Linux (Advanced)
Jul 05: #10 - Listener Feedback
Jun 20: #9 - Adjusting to Linux (Introduction)
Jun 05: #8 - Listener Feedback
May 20: #7 - Linux E-mail (Advanced)
May 05: #6 - Listener Feedback
Apr 20: #5 - Linux E-mail (Introduction)
Mar 30: #4 - Listener Feedback
Mar 20: #3 - Linux Web Browsers (Advanced)
Feb 20: #2 - Linux Web Browsers (Introduction)
Jan 20: #1 - Introduction
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