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:

November 05, 2014 Going Linux #260 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #260 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:08 TWC under promises and over delivers. Twice!
11:10 Paul: A complaint
16:28 Vic: Tunesviewer
20:06 Mesh networks
23:36 Ryan: Gone Linux story and Auphonic
32:20 Matt: Kali has Orca now
34:48 Michael: Orca 'on' by default?
44:16 Ken: Buying Linux pre-installed
46:11 Steve: Gone Linux
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October 20, 2014 Going Linux #259 · Assistive Technology-Advanced
00:00 Going Linux #259 · Assistive Technology-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
00:49 New podcast recording and editing machine
04:46 Assistive technology
06:50 Screen Magnification
08:19 On-screen keyboard
09:18 Head and eye-tracking software
11:18 Screen reader
15:03 Keyboard shortcuts
18:14 Usability of web browsers
22:10 Multi-language
23:20 Voice recognition in Sonar
24:30 The Sonar "Getting Started Guide"
25:29 How to help the project
27:43 Accessibility on other distributions
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October 17, 2014 Going Linux #258 · Computer America #78
00:00 Going Linux #258 · Computer America #78
00:15 Introduction
03:19 Topic: Apple was right! The magic of hardware and operating system made for each other
23:21 What does the System76 driver do?
30:15 The reason Windows comes pre-installed
51:35 The reason OSX comes pre-installed
57:58 The reason to get a computer with Linux pre-installed
59:43 Why do we tinker with a computer?
70:33 Ken: Wait! You buy a new computer pre-installed with Linux, then replace the OS?
78:20 Joe: Backups?
87:38 Paul: Bill's mention of encryption
92:06 Ken: Netflix unlocked for Linux?
94:57 Rainy: Problems with AntennaPod
98.59 Rob: Nemo media columns extension problem
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October 05, 2014 Going Linux #257 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #257 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:02 Still running Sabayon
01:14 Paul: Shellshock
04:15 How to test
04:57 Are you vulnerable?
06:51 Free OSs beat Google and Apple to a patch
07:30 How will this affect you?
08:23 The real risk is you!
10:00 The bigger problem
11:19 Will virus protection help?
11:41 How does a shell script cause damage?
14:30 Paul: Pasting commands from forums
19:16 Rainy: Problem with AntennaPod
22:05 Angelo: More of screen readers
26:06 Michael: Speech synthesis and recognition
29:44 Shoji: Photo programs
32:48 Paul: So much to do after installing!
36:09 Paul: Linux firewalls
40:05 Stay secure -- stay updated.
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September 20, 2014 Going Linux #256 · Assistive Technology-Introduction
00:00 Going Linux #256 · Assistive Technology-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Welcome back Bill!
05:06 Assistive Technology
06:02 What is assistive technology?
08:00 What is assistive technology for computers?
08:03 Screen Readers
14:57 Screen magnification
16:56 OpenDyslexic font
18:01 Head and eye tracking software
21:06 On-screen keyboards
21:45 Not just for the disabled
23:08 Why is assistive technology important for the disabled?
24:03 Jonathan Nadeau
26:13 Next time: Advanced
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September 19, 2014 Going Linux #255 · Computer America #77
00:00 Going Linux #255 · Computer America #77
00:15 Introduction
01:08 Hello and welcome
06:24 Topic: The state of Accessibility in Linux
08:30 Why does the box shuts when installing applications in Fedora?
10:43 Jaws on 5 systems
12:18 Definition: Accessibility
13:33 Is open source accessibility expensive, like Windows accessibility programs tend to be?
17:09 Why is Jaws so expensive?
19:43 Assistive technology
23:15 Why is assistive technology important?
26:22 Why make a complete operating system for people with disabilities?
29:28 Google and Apple have done great work in text to speech and speech to text
30:12 Interview with Spencer Hunley
32:02 Examples of open source assistive technology
32:38 Orca screen reader
36:39 Screen magnifier
37:48 On-screen keyboard
38:37 eViacam head and eye tracking
41:01 Dasher text entry interface
42:48 OpenDyslexic font
47:22 eViacam details
50:31 Jim: File sharing on a Windows network
59:00 David: Lubuntu question
66:22 Arch slay command issue
70:09 Mario: Wants Tahoma font
72:58 Steve: 16 hour upgrade from he11!
82:01 Will: Find the episode listing
84:11 Curbuntu: AutoKey issues
90:28 Joe: Are 64-bit drivers still a problem?
95:43 Curbuntu: A "going mac" question
99:48 David: Flash is no longer working
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September 05, 2014 Going Linux #254 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #254 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:54 Stephan: iTunes under Linux
04:25 Paul: Past episodes on CD, karaoke, increasing cursor size
09:09 Feedback for our listeners
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August 24, 2014 Going Linux #253 · Computer America #76
00:00 Going Linux #253 · Computer America #76
00:15 Introduction
02:50 IRC Chat Room
05:57 Topic: The most Googled questions about Linux
10:00 Why is Linux better?
16:09 Why is Linux more secure?
23:57 Why is Linux free?
28:43 News Tips Bulletin Review
31:36 Why is Linux better than Windows?
32:12 Why is Linux faster than Windows?
35:02 Can Linux read NTFS?
36:51 Can Linux run Windows games?
43:33 Can Linux read exFAT?
44:40 Can Linux get Viruses?
49:34 Does Minecraft work on Linux?
50:41 Does iTunes work on Linux?
52:59 Does Netflix work on Linux
53:45 Does Steam work on Linux
58:29 Will Linux overtake Windows?
61:06 Will Linux run on a Mac
64:41 Will Linux run on my computer?
65:33 Will Linux run Windows games?
66:29 Will: OSX tips
68:42 Will Linux make me better looking?
70:17 Richard: Upgrade issues
73:08 Del: Can I burn 64-bit on 32-bit?
77:53 Jonathan: Sonar GNU/Linux
73:57 Matt: Do you like Synergy?
76:06 News Tips Bulletin Review
79:27 Bill: Bootloader trouble
83:32 Andrew: Gone Linux story
87:17 Amy: Handling file formats in a Linux-only office
94:40 'Back in my day...'
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August 11, 2014 Going Linux #252 · Sonar Gnu/Linux
00:00 Going Linux #252 · Sonar Gnu/Linux
00:15 Introduction
03:44 Release of Sonar 2014.1
04:43 What is Sonar?
05:13 Orca screen reader
05:55 Screen magnification
06:20 On-screen keyboard features
07:55 eViaCam eye-tracking
08:59 How do Manjaro and Arch Linux fit in?
11:27 Why the switch to Manjaro?
15:47 Sonar on the Manjaro forum
16:24 Full-time lead developer Kyle Brouhard
18:52 Jonathan's work with Easter Seals Boston
21:48 What is "Computers for Sonar?"
24:33 What about hardware with EUEFI/Secure Boot?
27:19 Donate a computer for Sonar
27:57 Gnome and MATE versions
30:28 Sonar Pi?
31:35 How to join and donate
32:28 Getting involved with Sonar
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35:10 End
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August 04, 2014 Going Linux #251 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #251 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:58 Solo
01:13 Richard: Upgrading issues
04:36 Rajesh: Software for making mirror backups
08:19 Gomez: (Re)installing packages from a list
13:39 Walter: Gone Linux
16:09 Greg: Linux in the Wild
17:18 Software Pick: yEd
20:04 Linux distro review
20:57 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
21:53 End
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FAQs about Going Linux:

How many episodes does Going Linux have?

The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.