Going Linux

Going Linux

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  • Going Linux #280 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #280 · Listener Feedback

    We received a lot of feedback on Episode 279 - Getting Started with Linux. Mark is looking for a Linux alternative to Dragon Naturally Speaking. Ambrose finds the fame a burden. Martyn shares a Gone Linux story... and more!

    Episode 280 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #280 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:51 Welcome back Bill!
    02:02 Mark: Dragon alternatives
    07:53 Alex: Linuxtracker.org
    09:26 David: Episode 279 was excellent summary
    10:57 Knightwise: Episode 279 clears up FUD
    11:16 Martin: Episode 279 is excellent
    11:32 Ambrose: Struggling with fame
    13:42 Tony: Audio balance issues
    16:43 Gone Linux in 6 parts from Martyn
    29:14 Picks: Git and BitBucket
    29:47 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    30:54 End

    31 min
  • Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux

    Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux

    There are literally hundreds of versions of Linux to choose from. Each has its own look and feel. Each is designed with a specific purpose in mind. Each comes pre-packaged with a selection of software applications, and each is the same Linux at the core.
    Having said that, if you ask 10 people which version of Linux is best, you will get at least 12 different answers. :) The recommendations we give in this episode are based on our experience and knowledge. (Larry has been using Linux as his exclusive personal computer operating system for about 10 years.)

    Episode 279 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
    00:15 Introduction
    00:55 What is Linux and why should I try it?
    04:05 Misconception: For nerds by nerds
    04:38 Misconception: Linux can not be used as a Windows replacement
    06:15 Choosing the right Linux for you
    08:03 Trying Linux
    09:44 Installing Linux
    10:57 Linux sounds too good to be true!
    13:01 Linux FAQ
    14:48 Linux is more secure
    16:20 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    17:30 End

    18 min
  • Going Linux #278 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #278 · Listener Feedback

    Keneth shares a sharing site. George has concerns. David is doubly honored. Moe, Tim and Richard have issues. Paul offers his thanks and George has gone 100% Linux.

    Episode 278 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #278 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    01:09 Kenneth: LinuxTracker.org p2p sharing
    02:41 George: Concerns about downloading software
    06:50 Frank: TinyCore
    09:13 David: VeraCrypt shocker
    11:27 Tim: Chrome Remote Desktop not working
    14:40 Moe: Touchpad issues
    21:45 Richard: The X250
    26:03 Paul: Thanks for the help
    26:55 Gone Linux: George LibreOffice vs. OpenOffice
    33:25 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    34:23 End

    35 min
  • Going Linux #277 · Using VeraCrypt

    Going Linux #277 · Using VeraCrypt

    VeraCrypt is High Security Disk Encryption software that picks up from where TrueCrypt left off. The VeraCrypt team has enhanced the security algorithms used for system and partition encryption, improve security and reduced its vulnerability overall. It can mount your old TrueCrypt volumes and allows you to convert TrueCrypt containers and non-system partitions to the VeraCrypt format.

    Episode 277 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #277 · Using VeraCrypt
    00:15 Introduction
    00:44 A new-old office suite to try
    05:18 Listener David suggested an episode on TrueCrypt
    07:34 What is VeraCrypt?
    08:03 System requirements
    08:33 Overview
    09:47 Installing VeraCrypt
    10:26 Cautions when sharing VeraCrypt volumes
    13:47 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    14:51 End

    15 min
  • Going Linux #276 · ListenerFeedback

    Going Linux #276 · ListenerFeedback

    Bill has finally resolved his audio issues. We offer our opinion on software, Gentoo, Ham Radio and Lenovo X250. More on pronouncing "MATE." We offer help on unresponsive script errors and creating a bootable USB drive from OSX.

    Episode 276 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #276 · ListenerFeedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:53 Bill has rebuilt his microphone: Back to great audio
    02:34 RIP openSuSE
    03:55 PCLinux OS installer issues
    04:47 Seamonkey
    07:31 Duck Duck Go Search
    09:23 Bill's latest adventures
    12:49 Leonid: Opinion on Gentoo
    13:35 Lyle: Ham Radio
    17:11 David: Bill's noise in recording
    19:11 Richard: Opinion on Lenovo X250
    25:40 Michael: Make bootable Linux USB stick using OSX
    30:30 Michael: New Router
    32:11 Richard: An unresponsive script
    37:16 Linux In The Wild
    40:59 Larry's App Pick: VeraCrypt
    42:47 Bill's App Picks: WordPress, Chirp
    45:15 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    46:46 End

    47 min
  • Going Linux #275 · Lightweight Linux Distributions Revisited

    Going Linux #275 · Lightweight Linux Distributions Revisited

    Windows XP is no longer supported and quite a few of the computers that came with XP installed just do not have the specs to run Windows 7 or Windows 8. It's not safe to run an operating system that is no longer supported, so what do you do? Buy a new machine? Or you could try installing a lightweight Linux distribution. We take a fresh look at the array of lightweight distros available today that might make good alternatives for lower-spec machines.

    Episode 275 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #275 · Lightweight Linux Distributions Revisited
    00:15 Introduction
    00:43 Bill records on a phone app
    01:33 Bill wants a Cray
    02:59 Bill has SuSE system lockups
    03:51 Blue Griffon and Wordpress
    05:55 Why lightweight Linux distros?
    07:36 The criteria
    08:13 The process
    08:26 LXLE
    12:10 Ubuntu MATE
    15:12 Lubuntu
    17:17 Xubuntu
    18:15 Honorable mentions
    18:26 Puppy Linux
    18:31 Bodi Linux
    19:56 Tiny Core Linux
    23:27 Application pick: Gentoo file manager
    24:04 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    25:00 End

    25 min
  • Going Linux #274 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #274 · Listener Feedback

    Our fabulous listeners ask the burning questions of the day! They also provide comments on our sound quality, broken hardware, Linux setup, and how they have Gone Linux!

    Episode 274 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #274 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    00:51 10 things that Windows users can do that Linux users can't
    04:48 Jim: 32-bit or 64-bit?
    10:36 Ben: Setup done quickly
    14:57 Michael: Broken CD/DVD drive
    17:54 Sydney: Pronouncing MATE
    19:16 Paul: Recently Bill's audio is too low
    21:17 Gone Linux: Frank
    33:21 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    34:43 End

    35 min
  • Going Linux #273 · Online Meetings with Linux

    Going Linux #273 · Online Meetings with Linux

    Onine meetings have been popular in business for years. Most applications and services that enable online meetings work well on OSX and Windows, but not all work or work well on Linux. We review and compare important features of some of the most popular solutions and which features of each work on Linux.

    Episode 273 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #273 · Online Meetings with Linux
    00:15 Introduction
    01:44 Online meeting applications
    02:33 Which online meetings work with Linux?
    03:05 Skype installed client
    05:00 Google Hangouts
    06:09 Citrix: GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, WebEx...
    08:45 WebRTC overview
    09:50 Skype for web
    10:56 Firefox Hello
    11:40 GoToMeeting Free
    13:39 OpenTalk RTC
    14:34 Conclusions
    15:08 The winner is...
    18:19 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    19:15 End

    20 min
  • Going Linux #272 · Listener Feedback

    Going Linux #272 · Listener Feedback

    We hear from the lead developer on Ubuntu MATE. We answer questions about file and boot repair, and we have a Gone Linux story.

    Episode 272 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #272 · Listener Feedback
    00:15 Introduction
    01:50 Len: Facebook?
    04:24 Martin W.: Lead developer on Ubuntu MATE
    07:23 Roger: Boot Repair caveate for Windows 8
    09:07 Martyn: DVD or USB for repair utilities
    11:04 Greg: Asus Transformer and Linux?
    14:26 Jason: Gone Linux
    15:55 Software Pick
    17:22 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    18:26 End

    19 min
  • Going Linux #271 · Distro Review

    Going Linux #271 · Distro Review

    Bill has prepared a review of several Linux distributions. He also discusses Flight Gear and provides a Gone Linux story.

    Episode 271 Time Stamps

    00:00 Going Linux #271 · Distro Review
    00:15 Introduction
    02:15 Peppermint
    04:46 Ubuntu MATE
    06:57 Ubuntu 14.04
    09:00 Elementary OS
    11:58 openSuSE
    12:51 PCLinux OS
    13:27 Mageia
    13:52 Fedora
    14:48 Flight Gear
    16:13 Gone Linux story
    18:17 Final comments
    21:39 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    22:40 End

    23 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…