Going Linux by Larry Bushey and Bill Smith

July 31, 2019 Going Linux #373 · Listener Feedback

In this listener feedback, we have a voice message from Nancy, Frank reports a flummox, Curbuntu is moving settings, is the Canadian wirless industry listening to Going Linux?, and much more.

Episode 373 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #373 · Listener Feedback

00:15 Introduction

01:39 Nancy: Provided voice feedback

07:38 Frank: A comment on File Manager Flummox

15:44 Curbuntu: Moving settings in Ubuntu

22:42 Highlander: 'Isn't this odd?'

24:12 Josh: A software recommendation

26:31 Benjamin: A problem booting Linux ISOs on Windows 10 1903

32:18 David: A Minty update

34:24 Jim: Answers for the GRUB questions in episode 371

39:27 John helps out Larry's memory

40:20 Mike: Google ANYTHING can not be trusted

42:36 Anuj: Promotion

43:51 Paul: Discord video freeze

47:14 Marian: An Ubuntu LTS correction

50:45 Locast

56:53 Shotwell

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60:12 End

1 hr 1 min

July 06, 2019 Going Linux #372 · Ubuntu Derivatives

Bill has a new computer he got for free. It's 5 years old, modern hardware, can't run Windows 10 (according to Microsoft), and is perfect for Bill to use to test Linux distros! In the main portion of the episode, we discuss 6 Linux distributions that are official Ubuntu derivatives you can use.

Episode 372 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #372 · Ubuntu Derivatives

00:15 Introduction

01:05 Bill's most recent free machine and how he got it

14:24 Ubuntu derivatives

15:42 Ubuntu MATE

24:10 Why to install additional desktop environments

25:29 Why NOT to install additional desktop environments

28:21 Lubuntu

34:19 Xubuntu

39:02 Kubuntu

44:53 Ubuntu Studio

52:25 Ubuntu Budgie

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58:08 End

59 min

June 23, 2019 Going Linux #371 · Listener Feedback

Bill continues his distro hopping. We discuss the history of Linux and a wall-mountable timeline. Troy gives feedback on Grub. Grubb give feedback on finding the right distribution. Highlander talks communication security and hidden files. Ro's Alienware computer won't boot. David provides liks to articles.

Episode 371 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #371 · Listener Feedback

00:15 Introduction

00.54 Summer weather

01:43 Distro hopping: Ubuntu 18.04 again

04:46 Greg: GNU Linux Distributions Timeline

17:49 Troy: Grub and dual boot

24:06 Highlander: Hiding files

28:54 George: William and the unmountable drive

34:27 Highlander: Communications security

41:57 David: Have you seen these articles?

49:33 Grubb: Finding the right Linux distribution

60:10 Ro: Why won't she boot?

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79:41 End

1 hr 20 min

June 15, 2019 Going Linux #370 · Run your business on Linux - Part 4

After we discuss Bill's latest adventure in distro hopping, we continue our series on Linux applications for running a business. This time, the we are discussing the business of being a writer. From applications to word processors to desktop publishing and graphic creation, LInux has applications for it all.

Episode 370 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #370 · Run your business on Linux - Part 4

00:15 Introduction

01:14 Distro hopping: Deepin-ing distrust

02:11 Trust

03:14 Ubuntu MATE

10:04 Martin Wimpress

12:41 Community update

18:17 Open Source vs. Proprietary software

20:39 Linux applications for writers

21:22 Linux word processors

21:52 Linux e-book manager, viewer, converter

24:00 Linux software for desktop publishing

25:49 Linux software for graphics and illustrations

32:10 Other testimonials

35:01 Thank you to our team of Minions

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39:01 End

40 min

May 27, 2019 Going Linux #369 · Listener Feedback

With a shout out and application picks, this episode provides more than just listener feedback. The feedback we have received over the past month includes questions about OpenSUSE, Fedora 29, Zorin, Ubuntu, configuration file syntax, mice, printers, and scanners. Of course, there is more.

Episode 369 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #369 · Listener Feedback

00:15 Introduction

01:01 Shout out to Transworld

02:05 Distrohopping: Deepin Linux

03:55 Minetest

05:43 NZ17: How Helios got his voice back

07:38 Highlander: Bypassing GUI update blockage in Fedora 29

10:19 Hamilcar Follow up to Episode 359

12:26 Stephen: Discord and OpenSUSE

18:13 James: Config file syntax

22:00 Albert: Needs a new printer

27:25 Troy: Linux on laptops, tablets, convertibles, etc. for on the road

32:01 George: Comments on Back to Basics

37:01 William: Comments on Zorin

44:37 Highlander: Issue with Firefox security add-ons

46:53 Getto Geek: Ubuntu on an SSD

48:11 Nick: problems with LibreOffice

51:12 Scott: Trim function

56:29 Heath: Scanner issues

58:52 Highlander: Offline backups

59:25 Scott: A mouse tip

62:04 Barrier

65:01 Makehuman

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69:04 End

1 hr 10 min

May 06, 2019 Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux?

Our objective for this Back To Basics series is to update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years and to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users who want to adopt Linux for their day-to-day computing needs. Today: What is Linux and Why Linux?

Episode 368 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux?

00:15 Introduction

01:57 Distro hopping to PopOS

05:34 and Ubuntu 19.04

10:05 and Ubuntu MATE 19.04

12:04 and Ubuntu Budgie

13:06 and Scientific Linux

13:54 Cleaning up DropBox

17:51 Last time on 'Back to Basics'

19:16 What is Linux?

20:50 Why Linux?

22:53 Try before you commit

24:08 Multiple sources of support

27:28 Linux is better-supported, safer, and more secure

30:11 Linux is a modern operating system for for any kind of user

32:36 Comparing restoring Windows vs. Linux

34:48 Linux and its applications are developed by its users

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38:21 End

39 min

April 28, 2019 Going Linux #367 · Listener Feedback

Audio feedback from Paul starts our episode. We get thanks and emails on printers, SSDs, Linux dock applications, and Linux in the wild.

Episode 367 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #367 · Listener Feedback

00:15 Introduction

01:39 Paul: Experience with Samsung printer/scanner on Mint

05:05 Paul: Zorin OS

14:33 Michael: Ubuntu on an SSD

19:27 KF5TQN: Secret Squirrel Discord

20:37 Highlander: CPR falloff

22:44 Triple F Carl: Thanks

24:21 Juan: Controlling dock autostart using different desktop

28:51 Dillon: Linux in the wild

29:24 Greg: Feedback for Mike on printers for business

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33:42 End

34 min

April 14, 2019 Going Linux #366 · Revisiting Kubuntu

We revisit Kubuntu, provide Bill's observations, go off the rails a bit, and somehow end up back at Ubuntu MATE.

Episode 366 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #366 · Revisiting Kubuntu

00:15 Introduction

00:53 What happened to MX Linux?

05:08 MeWe adoption results

09:18 Looking at Kubuntu

11:47 Important features

13:43 Vaults

17:09 Kubuntu as a distribution

17:58 Installation

24:09 Bill blames the minions

25:17 The workflow that works for you

25:59 Basic requirements to adopt Linux

26:33 Modest hardware requirements

32:17 Overall: 'Like'

33:40 Distro hopping can help you find the right Linux for the way you work

36:54 Long-term support with no forced upgrades

41:18 You can use Kubuntu to get things done

43:00 Recommended for switchers from Windows

43:37 For switchers from macOs

47:36 Install and start using vs. install and tweak to your way of working

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51:18 End

52 min

March 20, 2019 Going Linux #365 · Listener Feedback

We hear from George about Windows and printers. Roger and Gord also comment on printers. Many questions as always, and a report of problems installing the Software Center.

Episode 365 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #365 · Listener Feedback

00:15 Introduction

00:59 Bill tries even more distros

09:01 Our official new community and chat room is MeWe

13:05 Donations

16:40 George from Tulsa: More Windows tales

20:05 Carl: A question for the wise minions and the masters

30:15 Roger: Ubuntu MATE and printer paperweights

33:23 George: Suggested Linux printer

39:01 Gord: More comments on printers

40:48 Tony H from the MintCast: Quality podcast audio

44:02 NZ17: Help for a hero

49:40 Michael: Problems installing the Software Center

54:22 MX Linux

54:53 Podnutz

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58:43 End

59 min

March 05, 2019 Going Linux #364 · Back to Basics - Definition of Terms

Today we define some basic terms used in the Linux and Open Source community. This is the first in a series of 'back to basics' episodes in which we will update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years. We also want to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users to use as a reference when using Linux for their day-to-day computing needs.

Episode 364 Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #364 · Back to Basics - Definition of Terms

00:15 Introduction

01:01 Experimenting with MeWe

07:52 The Linux 'Back to Basics' series

09:33 Free: Freedon vs. no charge

13:21 Operating system

18:04 Distribution

19:36 Desktop environment

22:47 Application, Package, and Repository

26:00 Richard Stallman

27:05 Linux Torvalds