Going Linux

Going Linux

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Going Linux episodes

  • Going Linux #330 · Listener Feedback

    Our listeners are the BEST! David solves his hard drive issue. Greg wants to know about really old computers. We get show suggestions and questions about such things as secure browsing.


    Episode 330 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #330 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    01:02 David: Hard drive issue was hardware
    07:44 Greg: Really REALLY old computers
    14:03 Roger: Telegram?
    14:46 Kevin: Advice on maintenence on Linux
    19:05 Ken: Some show suggestions
    21:00 Sean: Linux game review: Xonotic
    21:57 Tom: Comments on the podcast
    24:02 Greg: Secure browsing on Linux
    29:06 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    30:09 End

    31 min
  • Going Linux #329 · Using 4K Monitors on Linux

    If you have a HiDPI screen, like the one on the Dell XPS 13, you may find that it has tiny icons and fonts that make it difficult to use. You can certainly change the resolution on your display to 1920x1080 (1080P) and simply not use its full capabilities but this podcast episode walks you through adjusting the settings to take full advantage of the full resolution of your beautiful 4K display.


    Episode 329 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #329 · Using 4K Monitors on Linux
    00:15 Introduction
    00:50 Bill buys the book
    02:45 HiDPI (4K) monitors
    07:30 Display settings
    09:14 Change the font size
    10:43 Change the icon size
    12:49 Change the pointer size
    13:49 Modify the greeter
    15:50 Why you might not want to use the 4K settings
    17:57 A wish for the future
    20:24 Some thoughts on why you might use 4K
    24:58 We switch from Skype to Discord
    26:35 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    27:32 End

    28 min
  • Going Linux #328 · Listener Feedback

    We get feedback on stickers, books and Skype alternatives. We get questions on screen resolution, AppImages, network drives and issues, mouse buttons and more.


    Episode 328 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #328 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:51 Technology adventures
    02:02 Bill's new gaming laptop
    05:08 Tony: Needs help with screen resolution
    08:13 Roy: Asks about App Images
    14:03 SkywardAbyss: System76 Stickers
    16:21 Serge: Recommended Skype alternatives
    20:13 Nancy: About her new book, and ours, 'Your Data, Your Devices, and You'
    24:58 Mike: Creating a network drive
    28:22 Bob: Mouse button thanks for the offer to help
    29:27 Tony: Where do I contribute pictures for network diagrams?
    32:41 David: Hardware? Firmware? Software? Bill wins!
    38:25 Troy: Learned something new
    44:02 Bob: Here's HOW he solved his mouse configuration problems
    46:35 Bob: A strange network problem
    55:41 Tips on listening to music while you work
    58:35 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    60:30 End

    1 hr 1 min
  • Going Linux #327 · Things You Can Do In Windows And How To Do Them In Linux

    This time we talk about several of the common things you may be familiar with in Windows and describe how you do those same things while using Linux. Sometimes the process the same, and sometimes it's different. Click the show notes links to find even more than we can cover in this short episode.


    Episode 327 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #327 · Things You Can Do In Windows And How To Do Them In Linux
    00:15 Introduction
    01:53 This topic is revisited and updated
    02:32 Co-hosts revisited
    06:41 The Super Key defined
    08:53 Display system information (graphical)
    11:42 Display system information (command line)
    15:54 Shut down or reboot
    20:09 How to control the drag and drop action
    22:07 Use a dialog box to open an application or a URL
    23:10 Lock your computer quickly
    26:05 Bill tries Netrunner
    31:56 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    32:55 End

    33 min
  • Going Linux #326 · Listener Feedback

    Larry has published a book: 'Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX.' Sebastien solves his problem with the filled-up hard drive. We find out how, and some other things to consider. We find there is no magic key for installing Linux on Apple hardware. Much more!


    Episode 326 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #326 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:58 Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX
    02:45 Greg: Servers for home use
    06:08 Sebastien: The community found the problem!
    07:26 George: "Magic Key" to installing Linux on a Mac
    09:00 Orion: Refind
    09:34 Steve: Mouse button mapping with Pystromo
    10:38 Malte: Backup files created in the future!
    11:18 Jim: Problems with Skype
    14:02 John: Ethernet unplugged in Virtualbox
    15:56 Paul: Where does a command-line installation get its applications?
    18:03 David: The steps for clearing a filled hard drive
    19:54 Heath: Other filled hard drive possibilities
    22:40 Greg: Any update on Thinkpad T420?
    24:39 Göran: File system mounts
    26:35 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    27:35 End

    28 min
  • Going Linux #325 · Getting Rid of 'Cruft' After An Upgrade

    Inspired by an exchange between our community members in our 'Going Linux Podcast' Google+ community, we discuss how Windows, OSX and Linux all leave stuff behind after an upgrade, and what you can do to minimize or eliminate this on Linux. We provide several points of view on the concpets of Nuke and Pave vs. Rolling Release, and the differences between the 'remove' and 'purge' options for the command 'apt-get'. We also describe how to keep your preferences and settings for all of you Linux applications after an OS upgrade and after a nuke and pave.


    Episode 325 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #325 · Getting Rid of 'Cruft' After An Upgrade
    00:15 Introduction
    01:02 It all started innocently enough...
    01:34 Rolling release vs. nuke and pave
    04:10 Our experiences
    16:04 Limitations of upgrades and rolling releases
    18:13 Uninstalling applications via the command line
    19:03 Remove vs. purge
    19:23 man apt-get
    21:19 Additional insights
    21:39 debOrphan
    24:35 Configuration files
    25:09 4 easy steps to nuke and pave, retaining all of your preferences and settings
    28:40 In the final analysis...
    29:40 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    30:45 End

    31 min
  • Going Linux #324 · Listener Feedback

    We have several suggestions from our listeners for Sebastien on his filled hard drive, a request for a recommendation on a screen recorder for Linux and a story about dual booting. Chard has a recommendation for Bill's next computer.


    Episode 324 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #324 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:57 New processors have Bill drooling
    05:10 Voice Mail: On requirement specs in reviews
    13:04 Marian: Use 'du' to find out why hard drive is filling up; Linux isn't always easier
    18:39 Miguel: A solute and a suggestion to use 'du' or 'ncdu'
    19:32 Eldon: Also suggests 'ncdu'
    20:48 Small Box Admin: Another vote for 'du'
    22:56 Chris: Screen recorders for Linux
    26:37 Richard: You will only boot Windows or else!
    29:55 Chard: A suggestion for Bill
    32:25 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    33:52 End

    34 min
  • Going Linux #323 · Ubuntu MATE: A Typical Linux Distribution

    Not every Linux distro is the same, but many have very similar features and applications. In today's episode we review Ubuntu MATE from the perspective that it is a typical modern Linux distro for the average user.


    Episode 323 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #323 · Ubuntu MATE: A Typical Linux Distribution
    00:15 Introduction
    00:45 Ubutu MATE: A distribution for everyone
    02:27 A typical modern Linux distribution
    03:35 Modern and full-featured
    04:07 Pre-configured, yet flexible
    04:32 Security built-in
    05:13 An official flavor of Ubuntu
    08:26 Applications provided by the MATE desktop
    09:00 File browser: Caja
    09:34 Text editor: Pluma
    10:08 Archive manager: Engrampa
    11:08 Image viewer: Eye of MATE
    11:30 Document viewer: Atril
    11:50 MATE System Monitor
    12:08 MATE Terminal
    12:31 Control Center
    15:45 Applications provided by the Ubuntu MATE distribution
    16:11 Ubuntu MATE Welcome
    18:51 Web browser: Firefox
    19:10 Mail: Thunderbird
    20:01 Office suite: LibreOffice
    21:42 Mobile device support
    22:27 Document management
    23:10 Printing
    23:54 Scanning: SimpleScan
    24:52 PDF creation
    25:38 Entertainment
    25:54 Music and audio player: Rhythmbox
    26:36 Digital photo organizer: Shotwell
    27:09 Video player: VLC
    28:56 Games
    31:04 Security
    31:35 Continuous updates
    32:33 Infection insulation
    34:48 Trusted software
    36:23 Backups: Déjà Dup
    37:47 Firewall: ucfw
    38:24 Accessibility software
    41:49 Specs? Who needs specs?
    43:14 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    44:25 End

    45 min
  • Going Linux #322 · Listener Feedback

    Our listeners ask about Wifi issues, Ubuntu's changes, trackball configuration and more. We get comments on a password manager and on installing Linux on an HP Stream.


    Episode 322 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #322 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:52 Episode Delay
    01:43 Harold: Wifi problems
    05:43 Greg: Password Safe and Dropbox
    07:45 Ambrose: More wifi problems
    12:52 Billy: How long will it take Ubuntu to get back on track?
    16:27 Bob: The trackball, continued
    19:29 Ambrose: Responds
    22:36 Sebastien: Needs help
    28:51 David: MATE Rocks!
    32:19 App pick: Simplenote
    34:44 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    35:48 End

    36 min
  • Going Linux #321 · Sabayon Revisited

    Bill has taken the time to review Sabayon Linux once again. He revises his score, gives some specific examples, plus and minus.


    Episode 321 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #321 · Sabayon Revisited
    00:15 Introduction
    01:46 Bill needs a new desktop computer: build or buy?
    04:57 Larry's upgrade to Ubuntu MATE 17.04
    07:36 Sabayon revisited
    08:46 System resource usage is quite low
    09:57 What is Sabayon?
    10:53 Sabayon facts
    12:57 Package Manager: Rigo
    13:59 Pros and cons
    15:30 Rolling release
    18:45 System requirements
    21:03 Sabayon community
    21:59 Rant: KDE!
    22:49 Replacing KDE with Cinnamon
    23:44 5 Official versions
    25:37 Recommendation
    28:46 Applications available
    31:37 Bill's new rating for Sabayon
    33:14 Ubuntu MATE or Linux Mint still better for a new Linux user
    36:37 Sabayon should give you a pretty good experience as long as you stay away from KDE
    41:58 Ubuntu Gnome vs. MATE
    44:00 Recommend a new machine for Bill
    45:10 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    46:08 End

    47 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…