Going Linux

Going Linux

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  • Going Linux 290 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux 290 · Listener Feedback

    We received no emails for this episode, so we read some of the most recent posts from our G+ Community and provide our comments. We discuss the length of our episodes, Libre Office, getting around blocked websites, how local mirrors work in the latest Mint, video cards and Chromebooks.

    Episode 290 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux 290 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    02:31 Jack: Shorter shows and a browser tip
    08:00 Bill: Using VPN to stop website blocking
    09:33 Matt: Use Ubuntu Server to prevent website blocking
    10:27 George: Mint Update Manager - How do local mirrors work?
    12:42 Ken L: Libre Office extensions
    13:48 Ken L: Story time - video glitches
    16:35 Ken B: I love my Chromebook because...
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    25:01 End

    26 min
  • Going Linux 289 · Improving Your Life: The Linux Advantage

    Going Linux 289 · Improving Your Life: The Linux Advantage

    OK, so it's a bit of a stretch to think of an operating system improving your life. But by the end of this episode I think you'll agree that, if you do it right, using free software can do just that. At the very least, it can save you some money. That would improve your life, wouldn't it?

    Episode 289 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux 289 · Improving Your Life: The Linux Advantage
    00:15 Introduction
    01:07 The Linux Advantage Series
    01:17 Use Linux: Improve your life
    02:14 Hidden hassles, hidden costs
    03:36 Life hacks, life upgrades
    03:55 6 ways you can improve your life by using Linux and Open Source software
    05:18 Online classes
    06:18 Free upgrades for life
    07:14 A better computer
    08:05 Continued support after upgrades, for the software and hardware you use
    10:01 Keep your computer longer. Replace the old OS with a new version of Linux
    11:32 Pick: The Chrome browser
    14:28 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    15:45 End

    14 min
  • Going Linux #288 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #288 · Listener Feedback

    We discuss the possibility that the Going Linux podcast is blocked in Uzbekistan! Orca, the screen reader, is now in Linux Mint. We have a Gone Linux story from Michael.

    Episode 288 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #288 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    02:14 Kevin: Are we blocked in Uzbekistan?
    06:22 Michael: Linux Mint 17.3 will include Orca
    07:46 Gone Linux: Michael, the Frugal Computer Guy
    11:59 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    13:09 End

    14 min
  • Going Linux #287 · Beauty: The Linux Advantage

    Going Linux #287 · Beauty: The Linux Advantage

    Have you seen today's Linux? It's beautiful! It's modern! And it's always secure and up to date with the latest in popular computer trends! Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but no matter your definition of beauty, with the vast array of modern Linux distributions available today, you'll be sure to find one that suits your taste.

    Episode 287 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #287 · Beauty: The Linux Advantage
    00:15 Introduction
    01:01 Bill is famous!
    02:40 Our thoughts are with the people of Paris
    03:15 Beauty: The Linux Advantage
    04:36 In the eye of the beholder
    06:37 Improving on perfection
    09:39 The eternal beauty of Linux
    11:21 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    12:18 End

    13 min
  • Going Linux #286 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #286 · Listener Feedback

    Ubuntu MATE is now our official recommended distribution for new users to Linux. We also discuss Internet filtering, Red Shif, hardware recommendations and fixing Chris' issues that appear after installation. And the cliff hanger... will Larry and Bill both switch to Ubuntu MATE?

    Episode 286 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #286 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:52 Ubuntu MATE 15.10
    03:05 Ubuntu Studio
    06:13 #1 distribution for new users: Ubuntu MATE
    10:15 Nicholas: Internet filter recommendations
    12:42 Fin: f.lux and Red Shift
    13:49 Michael: Computer recommendation
    17:59 Leonid: Is a separate boot partition really necessary?
    22:37 Joe: No show filling banter
    23:57 Chris: Problems after installation
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    36:56 End

    37 min
  • Going Linux #285 · Security: The Linux Advantage

    Going Linux #285 · Security: The Linux Advantage

    We have often talked about the Linux operating system being more secure, and better supported than the operating systems preinstalled on most home computer hardware today. At a high level, Linux is more secure, and we detail four reasons for that.

    Episode 285 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #285 · Security: The Linux Advantage
    00:15 Introduction
    00:44 Hurricane!
    06:22 Reasons Linux is more secure
    07:21 Reason 1: All updates and upgrades are automatic and from trusted sources.
    11:34 Reason 2: Linux is designed with security in mind
    14:13 Reason 3: Linux doesn't get infections - as a rule
    17:32 Reason 4: Linux users are not administrators by default
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    23:47 End

    24 min
  • Going Linux #284 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #284 · Listener Feedback

    Email explanations, VPN success, PowerPC and the FCC banning Linux. They are all part of this month's listener feedback episode.

    Episode 284 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #284 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:56 Roger: IMAP vs. POP3
    02:17 Jeremy: VPN success
    03:56 Nancy: PowerPC
    09:05 Manso: Keep up the good work
    09:29 Christopher: FCC effectively going to ban Linux?!
    16:53 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    18:04 End

    19 min
  • Going Linux #283 · Community: The Linux Advantage

    Going Linux #283 · Community: The Linux Advantage

    Having an inspiring, engaging, and enjoyable community is the lifeblood of any open source software project. The community provides product and feature ideas, user support, developer talent, documentation, financial support, visionary direction, and cultural norms. All for the benefit of anyone who uses, contributes to, or otherwise supports the project. Community is a 'Linux advantage'.

    Episode 283 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #283 · Community: The Linux Advantage
    00:15 Introduction
    00:51 Bill encrypts his HDD, then forgets his password. Doh!
    02:24 Demise of the perfect burger
    06:18 Community - The Linux advantage
    07:02 Linux distributions and the Linux Community
    08:20 Open Source licensing
    11:22 Developer Community - Who creates and updates Linux?
    12:11 Linux and Open Source Communities
    14:37 The advantage of Community
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    24:53 End

    25 min
  • Going Linux #282 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #282 · Listener Feedback

    Knightwise provides a cross-platform tip. Troy answers Jim's question. Tony, Jeremy and George have issues. Al provides a Gone Linux story. And much more.

    Episode 282 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #281 · Sharing Files Among Multiple Users On One System
    00:15 Introduction
    00:47 Bill has a new recording setup
    02:16 Adventures in Internet setup
    11:300:00 Going Linux #282 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    01:48 Knightwise: Cross Platform Mind Mapping
    06:54 Jim: Optiplex Bios Issues
    15:42 Troy provides assistance to Jim
    18:06 Tony: Shockwave is crashing
    20:20 Jeremy: VPN issues
    23:11 George: Linux on NUCs
    30:11 Al: Gone Linux
    31:34 Pick: Chrome
    32L49 f.lux
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    36:07 End

    37 min
  • Going Linux #281 · Sharing Files Among Multiple Users On One System

    Going Linux #281 · Sharing Files Among Multiple Users On One System

    Have you ever wanted to share music, videos, podcast episodes and other files between different users on the same computer? This is only a consideration if your computer HAS multiple users, but some of our listeners have asked about it, so if you are one of those listeners, this is the episode for you.

    Episode 281 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #281 · Sharing Files Among Multiple Users On One System
    00:15 Introduction
    00:47 Bill has a new recording setup
    02:16 Adventures in Internet setup
    11:30 Sharing files with multiple users on one system
    12:33 Sharing on OSX
    13:32 Sharing on Windows
    15:03 Sharing on Linux
    19:11 The 7 simple steps
    23:21 Create additional users first
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    33:18 End

    34 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…