Going Linux

By Larry Bushey and Bill Smith

Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on yo... more

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The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.

Going Linux episodes:

August 05, 2015 Going Linux #280 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #280 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:51 Welcome back Bill!
02:02 Mark: Dragon alternatives
07:53 Alex: Linuxtracker.org
09:26 David: Episode 279 was excellent summary
10:57 Knightwise: Episode 279 clears up FUD
11:16 Martin: Episode 279 is excellent
11:32 Ambrose: Struggling with fame
13:42 Tony: Audio balance issues
16:43 Gone Linux in 6 parts from Martyn
29:14 Picks: Git and BitBucket
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July 20, 2015 Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
00:00 Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:55 What is Linux and why should I try it?
04:05 Misconception: For nerds by nerds
04:38 Misconception: Linux can not be used as a Windows replacement
06:15 Choosing the right Linux for you
08:03 Trying Linux
09:44 Installing Linux
10:57 Linux sounds too good to be true!
13:01 Linux FAQ
14:48 Linux is more secure
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July 05, 2015 Going Linux #278 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #278 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:09 Kenneth: LinuxTracker.org p2p sharing
02:41 George: Concerns about downloading software
06:50 Frank: TinyCore
09:13 David: VeraCrypt shocker
11:27 Tim: Chrome Remote Desktop not working
14:40 Moe: Touchpad issues
21:45 Richard: The X250
26:03 Paul: Thanks for the help
26:55 Gone Linux: George LibreOffice vs. OpenOffice
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June 20, 2015 Going Linux #277 · Using VeraCrypt
00:00 Going Linux #277 · Using VeraCrypt
00:15 Introduction
00:44 A new-old office suite to try
05:18 Listener David suggested an episode on TrueCrypt
07:34 What is VeraCrypt?
08:03 System requirements
08:33 Overview
09:47 Installing VeraCrypt
10:26 Cautions when sharing VeraCrypt volumes
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June 05, 2015 Going Linux #276 · ListenerFeedback
00:00 Going Linux #276 · ListenerFeedback
00:15 Introduction
00:53 Bill has rebuilt his microphone: Back to great audio
02:34 RIP openSuSE
03:55 PCLinux OS installer issues
04:47 Seamonkey
07:31 Duck Duck Go Search
09:23 Bill's latest adventures
12:49 Leonid: Opinion on Gentoo
13:35 Lyle: Ham Radio
17:11 David: Bill's noise in recording
19:11 Richard: Opinion on Lenovo X250
25:40 Michael: Make bootable Linux USB stick using OSX
30:30 Michael: New Router
32:11 Richard: An unresponsive script
37:16 Linux In The Wild
40:59 Larry's App Pick: VeraCrypt
42:47 Bill's App Picks: WordPress, Chirp
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May 20, 2015 Going Linux #275 · Lightweight Linux Distributions Revisited
00:00 Going Linux #275 · Lightweight Linux Distributions Revisited
00:15 Introduction
00:43 Bill records on a phone app
01:33 Bill wants a Cray
02:59 Bill has SuSE system lockups
03:51 Blue Griffon and Wordpress
05:55 Why lightweight Linux distros?
07:36 The criteria
08:13 The process
08:26 LXLE
12:10 Ubuntu MATE
15:12 Lubuntu
17:17 Xubuntu
18:15 Honorable mentions
18:26 Puppy Linux
18:31 Bodi Linux
19:56 Tiny Core Linux
23:27 Application pick: Gentoo file manager
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May 05, 2015 Going Linux #274 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #274 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:51 10 things that Windows users can do that Linux users can't
04:48 Jim: 32-bit or 64-bit?
10:36 Ben: Setup done quickly
14:57 Michael: Broken CD/DVD drive
17:54 Sydney: Pronouncing MATE
19:16 Paul: Recently Bill's audio is too low
21:17 Gone Linux: Frank
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35min
April 20, 2015 Going Linux #273 · Online Meetings with Linux
00:00 Going Linux #273 · Online Meetings with Linux
00:15 Introduction
01:44 Online meeting applications
02:33 Which online meetings work with Linux?
03:05 Skype installed client
05:00 Google Hangouts
06:09 Citrix: GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, WebEx...
08:45 WebRTC overview
09:50 Skype for web
10:56 Firefox Hello
11:40 GoToMeeting Free
13:39 OpenTalk RTC
14:34 Conclusions
15:08 The winner is...
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April 05, 2015 Going Linux #272 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #272 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:50 Len: Facebook?
04:24 Martin W.: Lead developer on Ubuntu MATE
07:23 Roger: Boot Repair caveate for Windows 8
09:07 Martyn: DVD or USB for repair utilities
11:04 Greg: Asus Transformer and Linux?
14:26 Jason: Gone Linux
15:55 Software Pick
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19min
March 20, 2015 Going Linux #271 · Distro Review
00:00 Going Linux #271 · Distro Review
00:15 Introduction
02:15 Peppermint
04:46 Ubuntu MATE
06:57 Ubuntu 14.04
09:00 Elementary OS
11:58 openSuSE
12:51 PCLinux OS
13:27 Mageia
13:52 Fedora
14:48 Flight Gear
16:13 Gone Linux story
18:17 Final comments
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FAQs about Going Linux:

How many episodes does Going Linux have?

The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.