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June 05, 2016 Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback
Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback
Aidan wants previews, Tony crashes, Will doubts Linux, Michael likes it light, Sean likes Puppy, Frank is unhappy and Angelo corrects some misinformation.

Episode 300 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback
01:06 Aidan: Window previews with Mutter
03:51 Tony: Flash crash
06:07 Will: Why now, go Linux?
13:17 Michael: What about Linux Lite
15:15 Sean: What no Puppy?
17:38 Frank: Unhappy with Mint and Ubuntu
25:34 Angelo: Misinformation about Assistive Technology
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32:31 End
33 min
May 20, 2016 Going Linux 299 · Assistive Technology
Going Linux 299 · Assistive Technology
Ever wonder what it's like to work on a Linux distribution? We discuss that, and much, much more in our interview with Kendell Clark, one of the three developers of Sonar/GNU Linux. Sonar is a Linux distribution focused on assistive technology trying to give the best experience for everyone that depends on accessible software.

Episode 299 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 299 · Assistive Technology
00:15 Introduction
00:48 Welcome Kendell Clark
01:12 What's going on with Sonar?
03:24 Sonar overview
04:43 Sonar's assistive technology
06:58 Sonar developers
07:35 Latest release
10:25 New Sonar MATE version
11:47 A Cinnamon version on the horizon
13:38 The challenges of developing a distro
15:42 Accessibility software on Windows
18:59 The ongoing expense of using accessibility software on Windows
20:59 Chosen few get financial assistance - but for Windows only
23:29 The challenge of accessibility awareness
25:43 Government assistance comes with significant limits and restrictions
26:58 Why Linux for the disabled?
27:43 The challenges of sotware updates
30:05 The challenges with audio communication software
36:03 About fanboy rants
37:58 What's in the future for Sonar?
41:29 The Sonar project needs more people!
43:18 How to help the project
44:39 What you can do to help upstream
49:16 Cooperation with the Windows accessibility community? Nope.
50:23 Accessibility on OSX?
53:32 Accessibility improvements in Windows 10?
54:08 Challenges helping others switch to Linux
57:47 On coming back to Linux later
59:22 Chrome is not accessible
62:23 Other browsers?
63:27 Other applications?
64:20 Accessibility doesn't 'just work' on Windows
65:22 With Sonar, it just works
66:31 Substituting better applications
68:26 Mycroft on Sonar?
70:18 Sonar is not just for the disabled
72:08 Anyone can help with the project
74:21 Gnome accessibility
75:02 Managing expectations
79:13 ARM devices for sale pre-installed with Sonar
82:18 Linux is an equal opportunity operating system
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90:18 End
1 hr 31 min
May 05, 2016 Going Linux 298 · Listener Feedback
Going Linux 298 · Listener Feedback
We have plenty of feedback on our ThinkPad episode. We are corrected on Puppy Linux and we discuss backups. Lots more, too.

Episode 298 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 298 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:52 Website outage and recovery
03:06 OpenFOSSTraining
04:02 Larry switches to Ubuntu MATE
04:42 Advanced Power Management with TLP
08:29 Pierre: Puppy Linux
11:51 Pedro: Chromebook or used laptop?
19:34 Ken: Bought a Lenovo T420
23:11 Amar: Linux on a 9 year old Dell for business
25:23 George: Is a ThinkPad really the equivalent of a MBP?
33:49 Martin: Disappointed by ThinkPad episode
37:14 Tony: Backups on Mint
42:03 Randy: Brother Printer solution
44:10 Steve: Windows 10 bash shell
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52:17 End
53 min
April 20, 2016 Going Linux 297 · Choosing a distribution for an older computer
Going Linux 297 · Choosing a distribution for an older computer
When you buy a new computer with Windows or OSX pre-installed, you have to deal with planned obsolescence, a 'feature' that is so prevalent with proprietary software. When you replace that limiting OS with Linux, you will have a powerful, modern computer that can be used and updated and upgraded for years without trouble and without cost.

Episode 297 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 297 · Choosing a distribution for an older computer
00:15 Introduction
01:12 Linux Mint got hacked?
06:53 SKO is finally dead
09:55 Linux: Why on older hardware?
10:56 Planned obsolescence
11:43 Running Linux on your existing computer - old or new
12:20 Is Ubuntu Unity really a resource hog?
15:03 Why should you have to tweak your computer before it works?
20:56 Chrome OS? Really?
22:09 CloudReady
26:29 Xubuntu
32:16 Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon or MATE
37:28 Ubuntu MATE
41:26 Ubuntu Unity
44:16 Cub Linux
46:06 Conclusions
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51:04 End
52 min
April 05, 2016 Going Linux 296 · Listener Feedback
Going Linux 296 · Listener Feedback
This time we have comments about our interview with Charles Tendell, overheating fan issues, a fix to softwear rendering mode error, and an expression of amazement with Ubuntu MATE

Episode 296 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 296 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:54 Victor: Overheating could be the fan
02:52 Ken: Bought a T420 thanks to Charles
04:45 Dominic: Increase swap size to solve suspend/resume issues
07:42 Richard: Switch to MATE to fix 'software rendering mode' issue
09:35 Daniel: Where can I get the T420?
10:42 John: Ubuntu MATE -- WOW!
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12:32 End
13 min
March 20, 2016 Going Linux 295 · Linux on ThinkPads
Going Linux 295 · Linux on ThinkPads
In this episode, Larry speaks with Charles Tendell about Linux on ThinkPad computers. Charles is an ethical hacker and has successfully adopted the 5 year old ThinkPad T420 as an economical substitute for a new Macbook Pro for his business -- without sacrificing performance or capabilities!

Episode 295 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 295 · Linux on ThinkPads
00:15 Introduction
00:40 Charles Tendell: Certified Ethical Hacker
01:59 Why the ThinkPad instead of a Macbook Pro?
07:07 Comparing specifications: T420 vs. MBP
12:31 Battery life: WOW!
16:21 The skeptic decides
17:25 How the operating system was selected
19:05 Dispelling the myth that Linux is still only for geeks
19:44 Why Elementary and Kali Linux?
22:28 What applications does a hacker use for daily use?
24:35 How does a hacker use Kali?
27:17 The T420 har What applications does a hacker use for daily use?dware quality
28:50 Is the T420 too much computer for the average computer user?
30:38 T420 for media production
32:10 T420 Macbook Pro Killer
32:56 Upgrade recommendations
33:40 Azorian Cyber Security
34:13 Charles Tendell on TV
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35:59 End
36 min
March 05, 2016 Going Linux 294 · Listener Feedback
Going Linux 294 · Listener Feedback
From power issues to vanishing icons to video drivers, we provide suggestions on what to do. We also hear from listeners about their experiences with ligheweight desktops, LibreOffice, PAE Kernels and computers running Chrome or Chrome-like operating systems.

Episode 294 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 294 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:54 Bill is not available for this episode
01:06 Ken: Issues with older Dell computer
06:43 Gus: Lightweight desktops on modern hardware
08:02 John: LibreOffice saves the day
09:37 Martyn: An update... one year later
10:41 Ken: Vanishing icons
14:00 Ken: Cub Linux
16:06 Rich: More on PAE
17:13 Tony: Software rendering mode
19:23 Gone Linux: Lora's daughter gets a Chromebook
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22:06 End
23 min
February 20, 2016 Going Linux 293 · Distro Review
Going Linux 293 · Distro Review
This time we break from the traditional format where we review Linux distributions individually. We discuss considerations for choosing a desktop and tackle topics like, 'Does the lightweight Linux desktop still have a place?' and 'Is it a mistake to promote Linux for use on older machines?'

Episode 293 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 293 · Distro Review
00:15 Introduction
01:19 Distro Review
05:35 Does the lightweight Linux desktop still have a place?
10:34 Is it a mistake to promote Linux for use on older machines?
11:59 The argument for lightweight Linux on new computers
18:14 Is the forced upgrade to Windows 10 the compelling event to move to Linux?
20:03 Bill's favorites
20:52 Larry's favorites
25:13 This is the 'go to' Linux distribution
25:47 This is the Linux distribution for more adventuresome users
29:07 This is the best Linux for new users
29:48 One more Linux choice for the advanced user
30:34 Bill's personal picks
31:35 Choice - Linux lets you choose how you want your computer to work
34:56 Some considerations when choosing your Linux
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38:24 End
39 min
February 05, 2016 Going Linux 292 · Listener Feedback
Going Linux 292 · Listener Feedback
As usual, we have feedback on a wide range of topics, from Kernels to audio software to ham software and browser security. We also discuss laptop battery life, Chromebooks and Ubuntu Studio.

Episode 292 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 292 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:32 Mark: How Linux improved my life
04:14 Glenn: My PC can't run PAE kernels
06:41 Matt: Should I build my own music layering software
09:52 Ubuntu Studio
12:46 Ambrose: Browser security
16:53 Ken: More Chromebook love
20:00 Chris: Setting up a podcast
24:17 Richard: Laptop battery life
32:53 John: Ham software episode?
35:50 Are we becoming Linux luddites?
36:39 Guake Terminal
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40:30 End
41 min
January 20, 2016 Going Linux 291 · Year End Review
Going Linux 291 · Year End Review
Our assessment of the year that was 2015 concludes that it was more of an evolutionary year than a revolutionary year. We look at our own community, a number of stand out distributions, and some factors that have made a difference. We also take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Debian founder Ian Murdock.

Episode 291 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 291 · Year End Review
00:15 Introduction
00:42 Happy New Year
02:35 2015 was evolutionary, not revolutionary
06:04 Ian Murdock, father of Debian died
08:52 Our Google+ Community exceeds 1000 members
11:01 Ubuntu MATE explodes on the scene
13:47 MATE continues to evolve and improve
17:39 Linux Mint Cinnamon
20:02 Cinnamon and Mint tools continue to evolve and improve
22:17 Ubuntu Studio, Ubuntu Unity, Elementary
25:04 Chromixium
26:40 CloudReady
28:53 Netrunner
29:49 Web Browsers
35:47 With ChromeOS, Google has outdone Apple for making the user experience simple and easy
37:50 Is Windows 10 the nail in the coffin for Linux?
41:06 Apple OSX: More secure, or just better and hiding vulnerabilities?
42:15 The systemD controversy
43:55 The Internet of Things
47:56 Looking forward: The year of the Linux desktop; privicy & security
53:07 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
54:40 End End
55 min

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