Going Linux

By Larry Bushey and Bill SmithTechnology

Going Linux episodes

February 20, 2019 Going Linux #363 · Listener Feedback
We reveal the new application for our Community. Our listeners commend on Mint, Slint, and print. We receive greetings, gratitude, and Google. Even more.

Episode 363 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #363 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:33 Michael: Provided us with a recording
05:33 Michael: The Slint distribution
08:04 David: Why he does not upgrade Linux Mint - and it's not why we thought!
09:47 Michael: Software Boutique is not accessible
16:20 Skip: An application for 'run your business on Linux'
18:14 Roger: Greetings from down under
24:38 Paul: Known audio issues on Discord
26:23 Mike: Printers for Mint
31:02 Juan expresses 'Much gratitude!!!!'
35:24 Daniel: Security patches
38:26 Mike: Loving Linux
39:39 Heath: Google Minus
40:36 NZ17: Synchronize your microphones
42:21 Tony from the mintCast: Requesting 'Value Added Extras'
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52:29 End
53 min
February 05, 2019 Going Linux #362 · Run your business on Linux - Part 3
In this episode, we thought we'd provide some more ideas around software for every business. Accounting software. If you are running a small business and you are doing the bookkeeping yourself, you will likely quickly run into the need for ensuring that you keep track of your incoming revenue, your outgoing expenses, payroll, and other things related to money. Having to license or purchase accounting software, especially for starting businesses, is expensive. This episode will provide with a few things you can try out at no risk and at no charge to keep track of your business (and personal) finances.

Episode 362 Time Stamps
00:Going Linux #362 · Run your business on Linux - Part 3
00:15 Introduction
02:33 GNUCash
03:23 Apache OFBiz
04:29 LedgerSMB
06:29 hledger
09:10 Xero
11:19 Invoice Ninja
12:52 Quicken 2004 running in WINE
14:45 Skrooge
15:17 MoneyDance
16:17 KMyMoney
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23:11 End
24 min
January 20, 2019 Going Linux #361 · Listener Feedback
More on accessibility in Linux, solutions for other listeners, and why I moved from Windows to Linux.

Episode 361 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #361 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:33 Making Linux install media from Windows without getting infected with malware
07:29 Primitive One: Gaming recommendations
18:50 Angelo: Compiling slint
21:15 James: A possilbe MATE Tweak solution
24:02 David: Mint upgrades
29:25 George: Mike Tech Show needs Invoice Ninja
31:25 Rick: Mounting shares over OpenVPN
34:27 Angelo: Learning Python
35:08 Highlander: Seize control
37:53 Ken: About episode 358
41:01 Ian: G+ alternative
43:43 Joshua: About episode 358
46:14 Rainy: G+ Alternative
46:52 George: Winders!!!
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57:32 End
58 min
January 05, 2019 Going Linux #360 · Run your business on Linux - Part 2
In this episode, we mention some software that you might want to look at if you write for a living. These might be such jobs as a copywriter, an author of novels, or a creator of technical articles for publication in an online magazine.

Episode 360 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #360 · Run your business on Linux - Part 2
00:15 Introduction
01:26 Thank you!
04:30 Software for simple writing
05:52 Linux software for electronic books
10:30 Linux software for illustrating your document
14:08 Advanced image creation and editing for Linux
22:12 Collaboration software for writers using Linux
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31.03 End
32 min
December 20, 2018 Going Linux #359 · Listener Feedback
We provide recommendations on Linux computers pre-installed with Linux. We also have two "Gone Linux" stories, recommendations on learning the terminal and learning python, some comments on Snap packages, suggestions on listening in Rythmbox, and information on where to purchase Linux distribution media. And more, of course.

Episode 359 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #359 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:10 Myer: Gone Linux Voice Mail
05:37 Joey: Awesome podcast
10:03 Michael: Learning Python programming
13:27 Michael: Comments on Episode 342
16:26 Angelo: Additional comments
16:47 John: Snap Packages
20:39 Sean: 3 topics of feedback
25:03 Michael: Listening to podcasts in Rhythmbox
27:31 Tim: Info on Acer SB111-32N
32:43 Sergio: Greetings from South America
35:36 Stefan: Used applications
37:22 Andy: Gone Linux with Linux Mint 19
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40:51 End
41 min
December 05, 2018 Going Linux #358 · Listener Feedback
This month we have voice feedback from Paul, suggestions on alternatives for G+, a question on OpenVPN, feedback and problems moving to Linux. Troy provides a Going Linux story on software for Linux users.

Episode 358 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #358 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:46 Paul: Boot Partition Saga Audio Feedback
09:00 Greg: A minion response for Paul
12:16 Sergio: G+ alternatives and gaming tip
16:11 Rick: Mounting shares over OpenVPN
19:17 Don: Feedback on moving to Linux
32:20 John: Problems installing Ubuntu MATE
38:29 Troy: Suggestion for forums
39:26 Troy: Windows for business
52:10 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
53:10 End
54 min
November 20, 2018 Going Linux #357 · Running your business on Linux - Part 1
Although the title of this episode says that we'll be talking about running a business on Linux, we focus most of our conversation beyond the operating system and onto other open source applications for use in business.

Episode 357 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #357 · Running your business on Linux - Part 1
00:15 Introduction
04:27 Office Suites
07:15 Open Document Formats
09:48 Compatibility across office suites
12:37 Linux email applications
13:47 Linux browsers
15:48 Linux chat application
21:05 Check you software repositories FIRST!
21:47 Business software for Linux in future episodes
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24:20 End
25 min
November 05, 2018 Going Linux #356 · Listener Feedback
We get corrected (again). Michael has success. Daniel is frustrated by the lack of accessibility. Mike shares his Gone Linux story.

Episode 356 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #356 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:50 Mike Windows: Edge integration
03:47 Michael: Linux on a USB
06:52 Katja: Thanks
08:26 Daniel: Getting to the top panel
12:54 Mike S: Tip for 'no nukes' solution
24:58 Nathan: A minion fo ropenSUSE
28:11 Frank: Lost in the *buntuverse
30:05 Paul: Hard drive update
31:49 Peter: Comments on Paul's feedback
34:38 Gord: Correcting our terminology
37:00 Mel: Name in the toolbar
39:52 Mike: Blind guy gone Linux
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45:58 End
46 min
October 20, 2018 Going Linux #355 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 2
We wrap up our 2-part introduction to switching from Windows to Linux.

Episode 355 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #355 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 2
00:15 Introduction
00:49 Google+ forums will vanish
03:28 Dell recommends Windows - and a subscription to antivirus software!
14:06 So I've got Linux installed. What's next?
15:00 Check for updates
16:42 Installing Linux without an Internet connection
23:17 Restoring the files you backed up
25:45 Installing additional applications after a Linux install
26:23 Browsers
30:17 Office suites
32:52 Text editors
36:24 Audio and video communication
38:11 Entertainment
40:02 Audio recording, playback, and editing
43:20 Video playback, recording, and editing
46:03 Screen shots
49:37 Larry's suggestions: AutoKey, Caffeine, Synergy, Simplenote, Simple Screen Recorder, Rsync
52:21 Bill's suggestions: Wine for games, Play on Linux, LibreOffice, Chrome, Firefox, Opera
56:34 What software do you use on Linux to get things done?
57:35 Application picks: Hex Chat and Shotcut
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64:19 End
1 hr 5 min
October 05, 2018 Going Linux #354 · Listener Feedback
We received audio feedback this time! We also answer questions about accessibility, 'hybrid' systems, replacing swap partitions, Kali, and usb sticks. We read the 'Gone Linux' story we mentioned last month.

Episode 354 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #354 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:31 Thanks to Sean for making Bill's Guild Wars xperience better
04:12 Paul: Audio feedback
12:52 Jackie: Hybrid system
20:35 Daniel: Accessibility on KDE
30:17 David: Linux market research
32:08 Colin: Replacing swap partition with a swap file
33:49 Michael: Putting Linux on USB using Windows
38:00 Hilander: installing Kali
40:47 Angelo: Linux for the blind
42:04 Mario: Gone Linux

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49:25 End
50 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…