00:00 Going Linux #351 · Review of Pinguy 18.04

00:15 Introduction

00:55 The Windows update prevents Bill's machine from booting into Linux, delays our recording

02:38 Guild Wars 2 on Linux

05:21 Pinguy review

09:15 Website looks nice but 'help' section needs a bit of updating

10:03 The developer is responsive

13:01 The 3.2GB ISO image is HUGE!

13:42 Some of the included software

16:29 Not for everyone

19:01 Pinguy relies on a lot of PPAs

21:04 OK for some

21:32 Desktop: A heavily modified Gnome with lots of extensions

22:11 Best Practice: Lean toward Standard vs. Custom functionality, customizations should add value

23:48 Slow, even on powerful hardware

25:57 Theme is not consistent

27:29 Needs a lot of polish

28:16 Could be more intuitive, discoverable

30:28 Bill's suggestions

35:23 Larry's suggestions

37:36 Pinguy needs more help

39:54 Summary

42:11 MRP Tech Podcast

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44:54 End