Going Linux by Larry Bushey and Bill Smith

June 19, 2020 Going Linux #393 · Listener Feedback

Bill resists distrohopping, Robert is happy with Mint, Jeremy comes back, and we get advice on ThinkPad, reasons to leave Windows advice on office suites, and much muck more!

Episode 393 Time Stamps

00.00 Going Linux #393 · Listener Feedback

00:53 Distrohopping

03:33 About donations

05:37 Robert: Happy with Linux Mint

08:31 Samuel: Advice on buying a ThinkPad

11:00 David: DejaDup - Another reason to leave Windows

14:17 Gus: Offers to contribute an episode

15:39 Highlander: COVID 19 scammers

19:28 Glen: Ubuntu Mate launch-bar on two screens

21:25 Mike: Dual boot Windows 10 with Ubuntu MATE 20.04

29:57 George: Libre vs. Open and about DRM-protected WMA

38:18 JackDeth: Linux FX10

40:49 Jeremy comes back

42:35 Daniel: Final word on Ubuntu 20.04

43:41 Frank: Belated feedback

44:32 David: Insignificant issue

49:58 Steven: About the Ubuntu MATE 20.04 book

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56 min

May 31, 2020 Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux

Once upon a time, there were Linux distributions that focused on the needs of computer users with disabilities. Today's Ubuntu MATE does the best job of any modern desktop Linux at including the broadest out-of-the-box implementation of accessibility software. This is particularly valuable because Windows does not and the "officially supported" software applications for Windows that are focused on accessibility are also extremely expensive.

Episode 392 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux

01:22 Once upon a time, there were distributions focused on accessibility.

01:49 Jaws screen reader for Windows is very expensive

03:47 Vinux

05:15 Vinux is a dormant project

05:36 Sonar GNU/Linux

06:08 Sonar is discontinued but deserves recongnition for its contributions

08:04 Ubuntu MATE comes closest to what Sonar attempted

08:40 What accessiblity/assistive/adaptive software is included with Ubuntu MATE?

08:47 Accessibility settings

09:33 Keyboard shortcuts

10:17 Enabling accessibility at startup

11:27 Orca screen reader is pre-installed

14:26 Braille support (BRLTTY) is provided by default

16:56 Kudos for Manjaro

19:44 Kudos to the MATE team

20:25 Ubuntu MATE enables Onboard the on-screen keyboard by default

22:01 Magnus: The pre-installed screen magnifier

22:48 Mouse and trackpad accessibility setting in the Ubuntu MATE Control Panel

23:35 Keyboard preferences for accessibility

24:07 Ubuntu MATE pre-installs the OpenDyslexic font for users with dyslexia

25:46 eViacam: Head and eye-tracking software is available in the Ubuntu Software Center

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31 min

May 16, 2020 Going Linux #391 · Listener Feedback

The voice mail line gets some use. Bill has some distro and podcast recommendations for exploration during isolation. We help with some issues and we highlight an embarassing mistake.

Episode 391 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #391 · Listener Feedback

00:55 Bill participates in Ubuntu 20.04 test week

02:24 Testing colors other than green

03:23 Ubuntu DDE

05:38 Arco is a no-go for new users

10:05 Background noise generator

11:16 Nofications: Do Not Disturb mode

12:01 Bill's list of podcasts for sheltering at home

14:18 Vic: More workflow topics, hardware compatibility, LHS

23:26 Mike: Converting audio files from WMA

27:27 Ralph: Educational content for charitable organization

30:27 Labdoo

31:02 David: An OpenOffice update and a question

34:13 Highlander: Installing apps on live Kali Linux

36:18 Adrian: A Solus on a 2011 Macbook Pro

38:11 JackDeth: Colors and themes

41:32 David: Problem printing PDFs

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48:54 End

49 min

April 25, 2020 Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7

Windows 7 has reached the end of its life. It will no longer receive security updates and Microsoft's technical support will stop. Running an out-of-date OS can have serious potential risks, and if you're using Windows 7 connected to the Internet, you will have a problem. Fortunately, there are two simple solutions.

Episode 390 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7

00:56 Bill's been redoing his whole machine with Makulu

06:17 Larry is sheltered in place with a paint brush

07:32 Ubuntu MATE website makeover

08:45 20.04 documentation

10:10 Ubuntu MATE fixes the Windows 7 Blues

12:30 Window 7 has reached the end of its life

12:59 Running an out of date operating system has serious risks

13:48 Why to install Ubuntu MATE to replace Windows 7

14:43 It's modern and full-featured

15:29 No compromise on Apps

15:57 Web browser

17:10 Office suite

19:10 Audio streamer/player software

19:37 Video player

19:49 Photo organizer

20:35 Video calling with Windows, Mac, Chrome, and Linux users

21:28 Friendly community support

22:31 There is a software catalog of thousands of tested additional apps

23:47 Ubuntu MATE is secure

24:50 How do I get Ubuntu MATE?

25:59 Summary

26:43 Adopting Ubuntu MATE is easy

28:42 Make your computer work for you, not the other way around

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35 min

April 07, 2020 Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback

Bill burns out on distrohopping after providing multiple release reviews. Our listeners provide feedback on new user recommendations, hard drive mounting, encryption, trying Linux via USB, and the Linux Spotlight interview. We answer questions on security audit results.

Episode 389 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback

01:43 Bill burns out on distro hopping

02:24 but he has some feedback on a few releases

02:46 Linux Mint 19.3

03:24 Linux Mint Debian Edition 4

04:38 Endevour OS

07:13 ArcoLinux

10:19 Open Suse

12:16 Ubuntu MATE

14:49 Zorin

17:55 New user recommendations

24:22 Gregory: Hard drive mounting

27:28 Gregory: Great interview

30:09 John: Security audit recommendations

34:19 George: Paul's encryption problem

37:57 David: Linux via USB

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45:17 End

46 min

March 17, 2020 Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview

Rocco (BigDaddyLinux) Interviews Larry on Episode 39 of the Linux Spotlight.

Episode 388 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview

01:55 Linux Spotlight episode 39

03:11 Who is Larry Bushey?

04:00 What do you do for a day job?

04:47 Do you have any other hobbies outside of Linux?

07:13 Are your family and your friends receptive to Linux?

09:24 When was the first time you used a computer and what was it?

11:02 Have you always been into technology?

17:46 Where and when was the first time you heard the word Linux?

19:04 What is it that intrigued you about Linux?

19:59 What was the first distro you tried?

22:29 What are the good and bad things you see about Linux at first?

24:09 Did you stay with Linux right away or did you switch back to Windows?

32:38 What about distro hopping?

35:39 What made you start writing tutorials and books?

41:40 Different people learn in different ways.

44:51 What made you go from being a Linux user to wanting to start podcasting about it?

48:11 How did you go about choosing the brand Going Linux?

49:54 What drives your passion to keep producing the show bi-weekly?

51:28 Do you believe listener feedback is part of the reason for the success of the show?

52:48 It's amazing the number of ways your listeners have to contact you.

53:56 Do you have any favorite moments or favorite episodes in Going Linux?

47:09 How did you get started with the Computer America Radio show?

59:32 What are some of the obstacles you encountered and what advice would you give for becoming a podcaster?

65:49 What are the future goals Going Linux?

66:51 What software do you rely on most?

68:57 What software that's not on Linux would you like to see made available?

70:47 Are you pragmatic or a purist about Linux?

72:35 Tell us about your talks at Linux conferences.

77:21 What drives your passion or love for Linux?

79:48 Has you experience with the Linux community been good or bad?

81:11 Do you do much coding or scripting?

84:25 What would you say to those people who are searching to find some way to contribute to Linux and the community?

89:19 Do you believe Linux is bad at marketing?

94:38 Is 'the year of the Linux desktop' just a meme?

97:22 If you could change one thing about Linux, what would it be?

97:27 Why is it you still choose to run Linux now?

97:27 Do the reasons you chose Linux still apply today?

98:57 Is there anything else you would like to share?

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103:41 End

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March 10, 2020 Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback

We answer questions and comment on internal drive problems, Microsoft making Linux more popular, the Distrowatch podcast, gPodder and Orca, the Mint forums, print/fax/scan compatibility, games, Manjaro, and Chromebooks running Linux.

Episode 387 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback

00:56 Do we need the voicemail line?

02:38 Linux Spotlight interviews Larry

03:56 Paul: Second internal drive problem

20:22 Nancy: Microsoft makes Linux more popular

25:27 Michael: Unable to subscribe to the Distrowatch podcast

26:26 Daniel: gPodder and Orca

27:36 Ken: Great experience with the Mint forums

31:13 Daniel: A question about Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE

36:42 Carlos: Print/fax/scan compatibility

42:32 Albert: Running games

48:59 Richard: Contacting Manjaro

52:28 George: 385 and 386

60:39 Anand: Linux on a Macbook Pro

62:08 Alex: Switching from macOS

62:52 Paul: Chromebooks running Linux

68:16 Troy: Mark Greaves

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70:50 End

1 hr 11 min

February 25, 2020 Going Linux #386 · Switching from OSX or macOS to Linux

We focus on a handful of Linux distros and provide some feedback on how well they make a Mac user at home.

Episode 386 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #386 · Switching from OSX or macOS to Linux

03:54 Where to look as a Mac user

05:06 Ubuntu MATE

06:16 Brave browser

07:02 Elementary OS

10:19 Zorin

14:27 What is a PPA?

15:38 Deepin

19:40 Moving from Mac is easier than moving from Windows

23:21 Let us know what you've tried

25:03 Application pick: Brave browser

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28:21 End

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February 05, 2020 Going Linux #385 · Listener Feedback

Apple is to blame for our website insecurity! Paul has a couple of concerns about Linux Mint after listening to Destination Linux, we hear more about EULAs, and Zorin, and more about Orca. John wants to migrate his mail from Windows to Linux, Ken asks about VPNs and password managers, and James provides more hidden gems.

Episode 385 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #385 · Listener Feedback

00:50 SSH certificates issue resolved - it's Apple's fault!

04:28 Bill's distro hopping continues

10:14 Paul: Should I be concerned about Linux Mint?

16:05 Paul: What about PPAs on Mint?

24:13 Daniel: Problems using no monitor

27:31 Nathan: OpenSuSE and EULA

29:19 George: About EULAs

35:20 Highlander: Mass surveillance counter measures

39:38 Daniel: Manjaro and Linux

42:01 Michael: Linux Mint and Orca

44:03 John: Thunderbird migration from Windows to Linux

46:42 Ken: VPN and Password manager

54:12 Darren: Feedback on Zorin

59:17 James: Hidden gems part 2

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69:13 End

1 hr 10 min

January 20, 2020 Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review

In our annual review of the previous year we discuss Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE, Microsoft's transformation into an open source company, the distros we've tried, and predictions for 2020. We read a couple of emails from listeners and recommend podcasts and Linux applications.

Episode 384 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review

01:12 Upgrade your computer. Ubuntu MATE is the alternative to Windows 7.

03:53 Bill's latest distro hop: KDE Neon, Linux Mint 19.03

07:17 Running Firefox and not using Chrome

08:39 No ZFS in the Linux Kernel

09:11 Microsoft: 400 million insecure Win 7 users should just buy a new computer

10:20 Going Linux: 400 million Win 7 users should keep their computer and upgrade to a secure Linux

11:52 2019: The year of distro hopping

14:36 Our favorite distros

17:12 Topics we discussed in 2019

20:13 Our 2020 predictions