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:

June 05, 2011 Going Linux #140 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #140 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:10 Larry installs Ubuntu 11.04
03:16 Until Unity is finished, Ubuntu is no longer for noobs
06:55 Larry switches to Xubuntu 11.04 - requires "tweaking"
13:39 Tom does not upgrade to Ubuntu 11.04
15:56 Aaron: Plop for installing from a USB
16:02 Bob: If I upgrade will I need to re-do compatibility
20:07 Roy: Try gnome-shell --replace command
20:46 Tom tries Roy's suggestion -- while recording the show!
24:43 Brad: Try Xubuntu 11.04 as an alternative to Ubuntu 11.04 with Unity
26:56 Brian: Monitor headaches
31:45 Rich: Shuttleworth on Unity's future
36:30 Curtis: Nosillacast was special
38:33 Egroegeorge: Show topicsuggestions, listen to Going Linux like Star Wars
41:41 Software picks: ARandR, gprename
45:00 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:12 End
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48min
May 22, 2011 Going Linux #139 Audacity Tutorial & Noscillacast
00:00 Going Linux #139 - Audacity Tutorial + Noscillacast
00:19 Introduction
02:03 Richard: Audacity Tutorial
13:48 Lots of links
14:38 Allison: Chit Chat Across the Pond
59:56 End
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1h
May 11, 2011 Going Linux #138 Computer America #38
00:00 Going Linux #138 - Computer America #38
00:17 Introduction
01:00 "Patch Tuesday" - Avoid it all. Install Linux
03:27 Microsoft buys Skype - changes in the works?
06:44 Copyright infringement law suit. Will it affect Linux users?
18:10 New looks for Linux
27:50 Gnome 3 and Unity as compared with KDE 4
29:38 Isn't WINE a desktop?
34:20 Virtual Machines and Coupons
37:45 Curtis: Use power line adapter in place of wireless card
46:52 Seth: Compiling on Slax 6.1.2
51:25 dogphlap: Likes RedoBackup
53:53 Drive cloning
57:55 Charles: Upgrade Derringer to Natty - no issues
62:22 Kross: Download Helper plugin for streaming videos in Firefox
66:27 End
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1h 7min
May 06, 2011 Going Linux #137 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #137 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:31 Ubuntu 11.04 impressions
08:53 Super Key stickers
12:38 Blogfan: Having trouble with Ubuntu 7.10
17:25 Brian: Finds Ubuntu “just seems to work”
26:27 Ed: Problems with installing an ebook reader on his SliTaz Linux computer
32:44 Steve: Where do you think the gaps and weaknesses are in the world of linux?
38:13 Robert: Bleach Bit stopped his working webcam, tries sudo chmod +x /dev/video0
43:49 Charles: Installed Ubuntu 11.04 on Racing Cow and Derringer
48:26 James: Wrote about his printing experience - hplip
53:32 William: Gone Linux, too
54:53 Ray: Roku let's Ray use Linux and Netflix
57:12 Redo Backup - "bare metal" restore
59:40 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:53 End
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1h 2min
April 21, 2011 Going Linux #136 Every Day Things You Can Do With Linux
00:00 Going Linux #136 - Every Day Things You Can Do With Linux
00:16 Introduction
01:48 What is Linux
08:20 Orca
08:39 Interview with Stormdragon
19:20 Skype
20:18 Money Management
21:13 Advantages of computers with Linux pre-installed
30:13 End
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31min
April 20, 2011 Going Linux #135 Computer America #37
00:00 Going Linux #135 - Computer America #37
00:16 Introduction
00:54 Welcome Larry
02:15 10 Ways Linx Can Fix PCs
05:50 Welcome AJ
11:34 Which distribution should you use?
14:24 Anthony: How do I learn about Linux, converting from a Mac?
21:00 Alternate methods of fixing PCs
21:54 JackDeth: Rescues a DVR using Linux
23:40 Mohammed: Making a bootable thumb drive
28:13 USB boot drive vs. CD repair utilities
30:08 Linux-based repair tools are not intimidating
31:50 Use a repair CD if possible, but a LiveCD will do in an emergency
32:44 Linux on Web servers
34:27 Linux security updates
35:42 Linux geekiness
39:55 David: Where do I get older Computer America episodes?
47:25 Larry: Looking for a light-weight distribution
52:10 Michael: Media player as a rescue disk
56:10 Tim: Sharing printers in a Windows network
64:15 William: Conversion to Linux success story
66:15 Aldo: Uses Going Linux podcast to improve his English
67:50 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
71:32 End
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1h 12min
April 10, 2011 Going Linux #134 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #134 - Listener Feedback
00:16 Introduction
02:39 Listen to Larry's SCaLE presentation
05:17 Bill provides Tom with another opportunity to tinker
08:16 Linux Planet article on PLOP
10:13 AJ: Linux Geekdom is back! Sceencast and Voice Mail software
13:37 Bill: Distro reviewDistro review - Cunchbang
22:03 Richard: How to use Levelator on Linux using Wine
26:15 Danny: Every day tasks that can be done with Linux
27:38 Bob: WikiHow on Puppy and Quick Synergy
28:42 Aario: Laptop gets too hot
32:54 James: Needs one-on-one help
34:34 Ray: Any kind of freedom as long as you use Mint
37:00 Bill: Using Linux to fix Windows
37:49 Daryl: Set us straight on multiboot
41:27 Brad: Gone Linux (so has his wife and brother-in-law)
46:27 Tom Wubis his sister's computer
49:28 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:29 End
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52min
March 20, 2011 Going Linux #133 Produce An Audio Podcast Using Linux
00:00 Going Linux #133 - Produce An Audio Podcast Using Linux
00:16 Introduction
01:40 Hi Bob!
02:40 Special thanks to Allison Sheridan for "Podcasting on Podcasting"
04:25 Produce An Audio Podcast Using Linux
62:41 End
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1h 3min
March 16, 2011 Going Linux #132 Computer America #36
00:00 Going Linux #132 - Computer America #36
00:16 Introduction
00:52 Hello and welcome
03:18 Other Podcasts for people interested in Linux
07:04 AJ from Linux Geekdom
16:00 The Linux Action Show!
20:17 Linux Basement
23:25 Linux in the Ham Shack
24:39 Linux Outlaws
26:58 Tux Radar
29:16 Ubuntu UK
30:07 mintCast (Linux Mint)
32:07 Lotta Linux Links
32:56 The Linux Link Tech Show
35:07 The introduction of IE9 could mean more converts to Linux
42:11 Chris: Removing kernels
54:25 Brian: After 2 years, gone Linux!
56:56 Steve: Gone Linux
60:55 Is Larry switching from Ubuntu?
62:51 Rosa: Finding downloaded mp3 stream
67:31 U-Cubed
68:12 End
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1h 9min
March 05, 2011 Going Linux #131 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #131 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:46 Skype Call Recorder does not separate channels on Ubuntu 10.04 and Ubuntu 10.10
03:27 Tom's attempt at using Moblin
08:01 Thanks for the feedback
08:45 Audible
10:31 Richard: Levelator vs. Chris' Dynamic Compressor vs. Audacity's Compressor
24:04 Nick: Gone Linux over a 5 year period
29:21 Mike: Struggling with Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 printer/scanner on 64-bit Ubuntu
32:03 Paul: Boxee does not have an RPM package!
36:12 Ryan: Boxee does not yet have Netflix on Linux
38:29 JD: WD TV Live HD+ runs on Linux AND supports Netflix
41:13 Thomas: Using an old computer as a security system and file server
45:23 Heather: Where should I start with Going Linux? What about Linux for kids?
49:00 Bill: Ubuntu installed in 60 minutes on a cast-off computer
50:22 AA has BSOD in DFW
52:15 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
55:37 End
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56min

FAQs about Going Linux:

How many episodes does Going Linux have?

The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.