GeekRant

This week the guys answer the questions of a relative Linux Noob, Tom Little, and try to get him a little further down the road to Linux Nirvana.

This week the the guys cover some random news clippings and their own disjointed thoughts in an unstructured, free-form conversation.

This week the the guys discuss some suggestions regarding essential facts that new users need to undersand when beginning to use Linux.

This week the GUI Kid walks us through his experiment with putting MeeGo Linux on his old netbook and tries to explain why he chose a dead platform to experiment with in the first place.

This week the guys take a look at some of the tools currently available to edit and produce audio and video with Linux.

This week Chris walks us through some of his favorite Linux-based games, as well as the steps he takes to get Windows-based games to work in Linux.

Synopsis:   This week we pull back the curtain and take a look at some of the parts of Linux underneath the GUI that most people never see. Links: 10 Immutable Laws of Security Linux File Permissions Explained Linux Run Levels Telinit Tips: Command Line: Screens End-user Tip: Linux Certifications- CompTIA and LPI Noob Discovery: Tux the Penguin Tips: Command line of the week: Aptitude

Synopsis:   This week we delve into the geek side of setting up Linux- no install wizards here! Links: Installing Linux on a Mac Super Grub Disk Tips: Command Line: IONice End-user Tip: Trinity Rescue Kit Noob Discovery: Linux Newbie Guide Tips: Command line of the week: Aptitude

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look at some of the most common complaints and issues with desktop Linux and try to offer up a few solutions. Links: MadWifi Fuse Project Tips: Command line of the week: Aptitude

Synopsis:   This week we discuss some of the challenges and rewards involved with taking Desktop Linux into the workplace. Links: PowerBroker Identity Services (Formerly Likewise Open) Samba How-to Tips: Command line of the week: Kill