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:

July 24, 2014 Going Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business
00:00 Going Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business
00:15 Introduction
01:28 Making the argument
02:37 Delivering the right message
07:11 Convincing the right people
08:28 6 key advantages to use to make your case for open source
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July 19, 2014 Going Linux #249 · Computer America #75
00:00 Going Linux #249 · Computer America #75
00:15 Introduction
01:36 Tech troubles in broadcast land
01:56 New night - third Thursday
04:34 Topic: Linux and total world domination
05:51 The Linux operating system has 97% of the market
24:48 Too... many... chat... windows...
28:21 Audience says... 'This topic is boring!'
30:58 The java-based chat crashes 5 times on Craig
31:24 Mission for Charles - Find new chat software
33:10 Charles convices Craig to use IRC (yay!)
34:02 Charles starts to build it - while we are on the air!
35:16 Charles has it running
36:02 Running Portal on a super computer
36:43 Charles finishes the new chat room
37:33 The members of the existing chat room move to the new one
39:07 It works!
41:38 The new chat room runs Linux!
52:00 Vic: Upgrading
62:04 Kevin: NAS or NOT?
70:00 Fiddling with the new chat...
73:34 Tom: Partitioning problems
74:37 More chat tweaks...
79:28 The new Computer America HTML5 IRC chat room (running Linux) is LIVE!
83:02 Pete - opensmallbusinesssolutions.com - a discount code!
86:44 Walter: Microsoft-less
90:35 John: Trouble with Mint17
95:50 Greg: Linux in the wild
97:48 Englebert: Switched to Linux
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July 05, 2014 Going Linux #248 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #248 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:03 Bill tries Spideroak
04:17 SyncThing
05:43 Dropbox is now more liberal?
06:06 OneDrive gives you more space for free
09:21 The return of Resonant Frequency
11:09 Robert: PCLinux OS issues
14:54 Richard: When to use backports
20:34 Bruce: Audio quality and other things
27:10 Craig: A question for new listeners to the podcast
31:12 Amy: Doing her part for open source, talks backups
37:27 Mark: A recommendation for Bill
39:49 Mint17 supports EFI in the installer
42:40 Computer America appearance changes
43:40 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:36 End
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June 20, 2014 Going Linux #247 · Setting up a VPN on Linux
00:00 Going Linux #247 · Setting up a VPN on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:41 Skype fails again!
02:42 Bill moves to Ubuntu 14.04
03:23 CQRLog
03:46 gnuGlucoControl
06:00 Bill crashed Manjaro/Arch
08:13 Sabayon does well in our upcoming review
09:59 Cinnamon Repositories Closing
14:13 What is a VPN?
15:34 Why use a VPN?
22:53 How do I set-up a VPN?
25:58 openVPN
32:31 Does using a VPN affect your connection speed
34:07 Zenmate VPN extension for Chrome
36:58 Shutter
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41:35 End
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June 19, 2014 Going Linux #246 · Computer America #74
00:00 Going Linux #246 · Computer America #74
00:15 Introduction
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June 05, 2014 Going Linux #245 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #245 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:08 Bill: Still running Crunchbang
03:42 Jason: About upgrades
15:45 Chris: Linux on an older laptop
21:29 Kevin: KeePass(X)
23:01 Gus: A GRUB suggestion
24:49 Nils: Podcast chapters
28:03 Linux in the wild
31:39 Renew a ham radio license using Linux
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35:05 End
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May 22, 2014 Going Linux #244 · Computer America #73
00:00 Going Linux #244 · Computer America #73
00:15 Introduction
03:33 New segment
07:57 Topic: Setting up a VPN on the new Linux Mint 17
10:03 proXPN discount code COMPAM
12:10 proXPN is cross-platform, runs on Linux but is not supported on Linux
12:48 Linux Mint 17 RC
13:22 What is a VPN?
15:40 Must use PPTP for Linux and Android
17:25 openvpn
18:55 Network Manager has PPTP settings built-in
21:29 How does a VPN protect me?
26:46 Are "incognito mode" and/or TOR alternatives to VPN?
28:27 The proXPN interview
29:22 News tips bulletin
36:25 Linux Mint 17 RC in VirtualBox
39:03 Long Term Support: New Mint philosophy
43:28 Improvements in this version of Mint
47:23 Setting up a VPN in NetworkManager
52:19 Improvements in Cinnamon 2.2
58:03 Lee asks for advice “Moving Mother-in-law Off of Windows XP”
64:03 Gnome 3
65:49 Thor asked for help on G+
74:15 Nancy wants some advice with her Macbook
84:36 London minute
87:43 Coherence and Seamless Mode
79:40 Mark has a recommendation for Mint users
93:50 JackDeth: A message for Charles
98:53 Andrew: Linux on Chromebooks
105:16 Jack: BURG instead of GRUB
109:08 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
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May 05, 2014 Going Linux #243 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #243 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:33 Robert: Video for Installing Mint
05:10 Robert: Storing Passwords Securely
10:34 John: Help moving his family to Linux
13:46 John: Solution to Brother MFC printer issue
15:55 Thor: Trying Arch Linux
18:23 Lee: Moving Mother-in-law from Windows XP to Linux
23:32 Nancy: Moving Linux from Lenovo to Macbook
33:17 Sumedh: Struggling with Partitions
39:07 Bob: Has a Windows install that is no longer "Genuine"
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April 20, 2014 Going Linux #242 · Cross-platform Chromebook Apps and Extensions
00:00 Going Linux #242 · Cross-platform Chromebook Apps and Extensions
00:15 Introduction
00:43 Bill's latest distro: CrunchBang
01:39 Vacations (sort of)
02:17 Not dead yet!
03:39 Chromebook: cross-platform apps and extensions
08:09 VNC Viewer
09:51 Chrome Remote Desktop
11:00 Text
11:42 Google Keep
13:13 Voice Recorder
17:04 CloudConvert
18:46 Google+
20:12 Google Hangouts
22:08 LastPass
25:27 Stitcher
28:05 Feedly
28:50 Box.com
30:21 Dropbox
30:57 SnagIt
34:18 Gmail Offline
39:19 Other resources
40:12 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
41:42 End
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April 16, 2014 Going Linux #241 · Computer America #72
00:00 Going Linux #241 · Computer America #72
00:15 Introduction
03:44 Larry's secret
07:22 Follow along
08:08 Topic: Everything I learned about switching from Windows to the Mac I learned from Linux
58:43 Mike: I'm spooked!
63:51 Brian: Office on Linux?
76:37 Kenneth: Attempting, unsuccessfully, to go all Linux
84:15 Open ports are a risk, even on Linux.
102:21 Kenneth: More on Office for Linux
105:30 Kelly: Printing tip for Al from 234
107:05 Ken: A tip for users of HP printers
108:25 Ken: Canonical says 'goodbye' to UbuntuOne
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FAQs about Going Linux:

How many episodes does Going Linux have?

The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.