Going Linux

Going Linux

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Going Linux episodes

  • Going Linux #350 · Listener Feedback

    Bill has not yet switched from Linux Mint. The eBook version of 'Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications- Ubuntu MATE 18.04 Edition' is now available. In this episode, Tom can now suspend, Dan reveals how on-site repair really works, James has a paperweight, and much more.


    Episode 350 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #350 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:54 Bill is still using Linux Mint
    04:19 2nd edition eBook now available
    05:45 Tom: Found a solution to his suspend problem
    10:34 Dan: About big-name machine on-sit repairs
    14:11 Paul: First experience with Linux Mint 19
    20:52 Stefan: Backing up an iPad on Linux
    27:10 James: Lexmark x9575 Linux compatibility
    31:04 James: A new Debian variant and MS Skype
    38:05 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    39:25 End

    40 min
  • Going Linux #349 · Linux Mint 19 Tara

    Bill reviews Linux Mint 19 and discusses the Good the Bad and the Ugly. Well, there's really no Ugly. We compare it with Ubuntu MATE 18.04 and render a final verdict on which we'd recommend.


    Episode 349 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #349 · Linux Mint 19 Tara
    00:15 Introduction
    11:21 Linux Mint 19
    13:10 Working around Alienware problems
    17:01 The Good
    17:27 Update Center
    23:02 Welcome screen
    24:01 Comparing Linux Mint 19 with Ubuntu MATE 18.04
    35:56 Out-of-the-box support for Flatpack but not for Snap
    36:53 Cinnamon
    37:57 Mint 19 feels noticably slower
    44:07 Mint uses more memory
    45:58 Final verdict
    49:59 Software pick: ClamTK
    50:40 Bonus tip: Be careful out there!
    53:03 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    54:36 End

    55 min
  • Going Linux #348 · Listener Feedback

    We receive feedback on previous Listener Feedback episodes, including feedback for Bill on his issues with his Alienware computer. Joe wants to relive his childhood.


    Episode 348 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #348 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    01:46 Bill has a 32bit vs. 64bit battle
    05:31 Larry's Dell support call goes horribly wrong
    06:55 Paul: Recording Discord
    09:23 Daniel: Bad news
    11:17 Paul: Linux Mint 19 is coming
    15:56 Oscar: Linux on Windows
    19:31 Troy: Re: Episode 346
    21:53 Greg: Episode 344 feedback
    25:15 Serge: Episode 346 Alienware
    26:35 Thomas: Regarding Alienware problems
    27:22 Serge: Episode 346 Discord for Daniel
    30:39 Joe: Relive my childhood through bbs
    34:32 P Durao: I’ve got a stupid difficult machine as well
    37:19 Mario: Feedback from Listener Feedback #346
    40:07 Tom: Ubuntu MATE Acer Laptop BIOS
    48:26 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    49:45 End

    50 min
  • Going Linux #347 · Using the Terminal

    Much of what we discussed in our last user experience episode used the terminal. This episode covers some of the basics of using the terminal. It's not as intimidating as it might seem at first.


    Episode 347 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #347 · Using the Terminal
    00:15 Introduction
    00:43 Terminal basics
    02:00 The terminal
    04:49 Installing applications
    08:17 lshw to display your system info
    09:43 inxi to display your system info
    11:23 Easter eggs
    12:34 Upgrade distribution releases
    13:48 Determine if an application is available to install
    15:59 Discover what a command does
    19:14 Not as difficult as it seems
    20:33 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    21:30 End

    22 min
  • Going Linux #346 · Listener Feedback

    Bill needs some help! Listeners share tips and help for other listeners. George asks for a book. Daniel has problems writing to disk.


    Episode 346 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #346 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    01:21 Bill asks the minions for help
    10:51 Another reason users switch from Windows to Linux!
    13:22 Daniel: Discord is not accessible
    15:46 George: May I please have a book?
    24:04 Tom: Championing freedom and fostering success in the land of Linux!
    25:15 Hilander: Getting Fedora video working
    27:22 Leonid: Compare distros and desktops
    29:40 Göran: Advice on Garmin GPSs
    31:45 Rick: Help for Mike
    33:14 Mathias: Help for Joshua on file ownership
    35:52 Daniel: Trying to write to disk
    38:13 Aaron: Installing software on Linux
    42:51 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    43:13 End

    44 min
  • Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my!

    In Linux there are methods of installing software, from source code by compiling and installing, or through software packages and package managers. There are newer forms of installing software, for example using portable app installers like Appimage, Snap or Flatpak. In this episode we describe the common methods of installing applications on Debian-based distributions.


    Episode 345 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my!
    00:15 Introduction
    00:39 Ubuntu MATE 18.04 LTS released
    02:30 Debian-based Packages explained by 'minion' Ken Leyba
    04:35 Debian-based package managers
    14:37 .deb package anatomy
    17:44 The dpkg command-line tool
    20:07 The advance packaging tool - apt
    24:48 Aptitude
    26:47 Synaptic
    27:39 Just for fun
    30:06 Are you a minion?
    31:39 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    32:58 End

    33 min
  • Going Linux #344 · Listener Feedback

    We have feedback on the Discord package, the Linux In The Hamshack Podcast, Linux hardware, Linux maintenance, file permissions, and more!.


    Episode 344 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #344 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    02:02 We've remembered how to record!
    02:45 Ubuntu MATE Guide for release 18.04
    05:45 David: Update from a year ago
    07:59 Michael: Comment on Discord
    09:46 Ken: LIHS Podcast
    11:22 Michael: Stores selling Linux computers
    26:01 Greg: Linux Maintenance
    28:28 Frank: Compiling from source
    31:58 David: Garmin GPS compatible with Linux
    33:20 Serge: Portable VeraCrypt for Linux
    34:45 Paul: About AntennaPod
    35:16 Michael: Feedback on feedback
    36:58 Joshua: File permissions
    42:46 ThisHostingRocks: Shameless plug
    44:23 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    46:17 End

    47 min
  • Going Linux #343 · HiDPI Auto-detection in Ubuntu MATE

    Support for high-resolution computer displays (HiDPI or 4K displays) is still being perfected. Not all Linux distributions provide settings that behave well in high-resolution mode -- and most are somewhat clunky. With the 18.04 release, the Ubuntu MATE team is releasing a utility for the MATE desktop that automatically can detect your 4K display and set the appropriate screen scaling for you.


    Episode 343 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #343 · HiDPI Auto-detection in Ubuntu MATE
    00:15 Introduction
    00:50 Alone again, naturally.
    01:52 Adjusting for 4K on Linux
    02:54 High-resolution scaling limitations
    04:15 The best HiDPI Linux Desktops (until now)
    04:40 Ubuntu MATE's auto-detection and auto-adjust settings
    05:26 Choosing a HiDPI resolution
    06:56 Adjusting Ubuntu MATE's new HiDPI settings
    08:32 Hope for the future of high-resolution support on Linux
    09:01 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    10:00 End

    10 min
  • Going Linux #342 · Listener Feedback

    Serge provides multiple suggestions for replacing Skype. Jim describes some mobile AntennaPod issues, Greg discusses powering off by force, Norm suggests Mail-In-A-Box, Emilio asks about a portable VeraCrypt for Linux, Simohamed offers a suggestion and Jack describes how he has Gone Linux.


    Episode 342 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #342 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:59 Serge: Multiple suggestions for Skype replacement
    02:31 Jim: AntennaPod issues on mobile
    05:53 Greg: Power off - by force
    08:33 Norm: Mail-In-A-Box
    11:50 Simohamed: Episode suggestion
    12:31 Emilio: Portable VeraCrypt for Linux?
    14:58 Jack: Gone Linux
    15:57 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    18:57 End

    19 min
  • Going Linux #341 · Listener Feedback

    Bill takes on a top secret special project. Jeremy recommends a backup solution, Greg removes cruft, George recommends Synology, Daniel asks about our Skype replacement, and more!


    Episode 341 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #341 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:54 Internet problems resolved (we hope)
    02:06 Jeremy: Backups recommendation
    04:44 Greg: Autoremoving cruft
    06:19 Greg: That's not an old computer. This is an old computer!
    09:34 Scott: FSLint
    15:07 Serge: Configuration management suggestion
    16:01 Daniel: Replacement for Skype
    17:47 George: Synology
    19:57 Nigel: Installing Linux applications
    22:44 Bill's next project
    23:59 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    25:06 End

    26 min

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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…