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:

December 22, 2011 Going Linux #160 Recording Linux-Advanced
00:00 Going Linux #160 Recording with Skype-Advanced
00:16 Introduction
00:50 Welcome Bill Smith
02:18 Linux in the Ham Shack
03:15 Managing podcast listening with an Android phone and Linux
04:12 Forums
05:52 Linux Mint 12 vs. Ubuntu 11.10
11:06 Recording using Skype
12:28 Bill's recording setup
13:54 Our article has pictures of the setup
14:53 Photo: The connections
16:15 Why the "Y"?
17:01 The mixer
18:48 Skype-call-recorder
20:39 Timing the podcast
22:03 Audacity for recording
22:34 Google Docs for notes and outline
22:53 Skype Chat
24:50 Audacity description
26:20 Supporting the podcast
41:31 Recording the Computer America episodes
30:35 Software pick: Open Media Vault
35:17 Software pick: Opera Unite
39:41 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
41:31 End
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42min
December 21, 2011 Going Linux #159 Computer America #45
00:00 Going Linux #159 Computer America #45
00:15 Introduction
03:42 Topic: Synergy
04:05 Charlie: Got his computer running
12:45 Wy Larry prefers Mint
18:10 Skype crashes
19:45 We're back
20:28 What is Synergy? Which version should I use?
28:14 How Synergy works
32:47 Paul :Tip for LibreOffice users
35:39 Aldo: Trouble with Ubuntu 11.10
40:51 Fred: His Linux goes "poof"
44:50 Martin: Gone Linux
49:24 Paul: Hast trouble installing Linux
54:34 George: Installing any OS can be scary
60:40 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:27 End
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1h 2min
December 06, 2011 Going Linux #158 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #158 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:01 Malcore: Don't use my last message
03:36 Mike: Backups and IPod help
10:09 Richard: Has a problem with PDF files
14:57 Bill: Worries about LMDE are well-founded
17:24 Bill: Internet shortcuts under Linux
20:31 Richard: Goodbye to Unity
25:25 Martin: Support of the monetary kind
26:44 Eddie: Has been listening to early episodes
28:07 Mark: Has an issue with Synergy
32:58 John: Gone Linux - no more iTunes!
37:22 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
39:06 End
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40min
November 20, 2011 Going Linux #157 Recording with Skype-Introduction
00:00 Going Linux #157 Recording with Skype-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
00:51 Synaptic in Hardy looks old now
01:39 Tiger Direct gets kudos... sort of
04:32 Google Talk works!
05:12 Welcome Steve McLaughlin, CES
05:38 We've got forums!
07:54 David: Inspired the episode
09:08 Quality of Service (QOS)
10:01 How do we record the Going Linux Podcast?
10:29 What's the magic?
11:41 What we have tried in the past
11:51 Skype call recorder
12:46 Using 2 computers
14:35 What is comfort noise?
16:04 Make a 'safety recording'
19:06 How we record both ends with one computer
22:48 Tom's setup
23:39 Recording Google Chat - where's the button?
24:46 Forums - Thanks DoorToDoorGeek
25:58 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
27:44 End
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28min
November 17, 2011 Going Linux #156 Computer America #44
00:00 Going Linux #156 Computer America #44
00:15 Introduction
02:18 The App Store for Linux
33:50 The Internet issues continue
35:10 Jenni: User agent for Firefox
43:24 Grandmaster B: Wants to know about Linux certification
53:39 Sean: Going Linux
62:02 Marc: Uncertain about the future support for the Linux version of Skype
67:39 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:17 End
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1h 10min
November 05, 2011 Going Linux #155 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #155 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:47 Ubuntu 11.10 still a no-go
05:04 Bob: Got a non-Linux printer working with Linux!
08:34 Sister Amy: A small CMS called get-simple.info
12:05 Malcor the techie: Backup strategies for videos and for business
15:40 Troy: Amazes his coworkers with Ubuntu
29:02 Primefalcon: Positive comments on Computer America
32:23 Klaatu: What's wrong with Linux?
34:58 Dave: Upgrade errors Ubuntu 11.10
37:56 David: Whats' taking up all that space on my fresh Debian install?
41:42 Rick: Ideas for safe password storage
43:54 Ryan: Offers to contribute content for us.
45:43 Leslie: Locking out Linux
53:38 Kevin: Government websites that insist on a lack of security
56:38 Advertising vs. Donations
59:28 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:17 End
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1h 2min
October 21, 2011 Going Linux #154 What's wrong with Linux?
00:00 Going Linux #154 What's wrong with Linux?
00:15 Introduction
32:58 End
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33min
October 20, 2011 Going Linux #153 Computer America #43
00:00 Going Linux #153 - Computer America #43
00:15 Introduction
00:47 6 Reasons NOT to use Linux
33:34 John: Remoting in to Linux
39:38 Bill: Giving and old computer new life
44:12 Aldo: A suggestion and a complaint
51:08 Leo: A neuroscientist with a comment and a question
64:59 Jenni: Preoccupation with price
72:34 End
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1h 13min
October 06, 2011 Going Linux #152 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #152 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:52 Tom now uses Google Voice
03:09 ctrl-0 to reset zoom level in a browser
04:54 John: The “more” command
09:03 Mike: Running a Live CD on public computers
15:36 Protecting user names and passwords when using a public computer
16:46 Danny: Asked about Mumble
19:28 Scott: Wants to know how to get his processors back
23:00 Danny: Linux for seniors
24:58 Jes: Speeding up Linux Mint
26:39 Egil: A suggestion we've heard before
29:59 Jay: Found a virus on Linux
31:44 Göran: Found a virus, too
33:28 Bill: Gone Linux
43:15 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:02 End
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46min
September 25, 2011 Going Linux #151 Computer America #42
00:00 Going Linux #151 - Computer America #42
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Hello and welcome
04:23: What applications come with my Linux distribution?
11:26 Follow along at distrowatch.com
12:18 Linux Mint
19:20 Why do people develop Linux?
22:00 Fedora
24:33 What's up with Firefox release numbers?
26:48 Linux desktops: screen shots
30:15 Danny: Blind user trying to navigate through LiveCD menus
40:04 3D Desktops
41:59 Mikolaj: Asks about backups
45:27 Danny: Vinuux, Linux for the blind
46:47 Chris: Needs help with wireless
55:34 Intel demos new processor using Linux
57:31 Jim: Listenes on Miro
59:39 Nasser: Should I buy an Alienware PC to run Linux?
63:50 Barry: Switch to Mint is going well
64:34 Jim: I found a Virus on my Linux netbook
70:40 Chris: Browsing network shares cross-platform
71:46 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
73:46 End
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1h 14min

FAQs about Going Linux:

How many episodes does Going Linux have?

The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.