Going Linux
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsOnce 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 your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.
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Going Linux #452 · Linux Talk , Tips, Tricks and Facts
April 06, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBBill's continues his Nix adventure, Larry's take on the Ubuntu MATE project, maybe we'll have a Zorin 17 Pro giveaway. In this episode we discuss the real facts about Linux and clear up some Linux 'fake news'. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #452 · Linux Talk , Tips, Tricks and Facts 01:48 Bill's Nix adventure 03:54 Larry's take on the Ubuntu MATE project 06:29 Zorin 17 Pro giveaway? 08:12 The real facts about Linux 08:38 Clearing up Linux 'fake news' 19:...
Going Linux #451 · Listener Feedback
March 09, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode: Bill hops again, lost voice mails, Google analytics, Lubuntu package manager, Bitlocker, Thunderbird, lightweight feedback, and suggestions for Bill’s testing on Nix. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #451 · Listener Feedback 00:55 Is this a special episode? 01:45 Bill hops to NixOS 06:54 Sean: Lost voicemails? 09:08 Peter: Why Google analytics? 10:28 Robert: Lubuntu package manager 26:26 Jack: Followup on Bitlocker 30:25 James: Begs fo...
Going Linux #450 · Linux 2023 Year in review
February 04, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBBill gets new tech and we discuss some happenings from 2023. Maya OS, Nix OS, Rhino Linux, Redhat, Cachy Linux and much more. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #450 · Linux 2023 Year in review 02:11 Bill's new tech 04:55 Involutary new tech 05:56 2023 in review 06:29 Indian Defense Ministry adopts Maya OS 10:21 VIM founder passed away 11:52 Nix OS is becoming popular 15:53 Twitter has become ‘X’ 19:30 Rhino Linux 25:10 Redhat changes their sourc...
Going Linux #449 · Listener Feedback
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBBill gets a solid state drive and leaves Windows for gaming using Steam on Linux. He continues distro hopping using Ventoy. Phil comments on Pop and Wayland, Bhiku comments on Linux antivirus, George responds to several listeners and suggests something for distro hoppers like Bill. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #449 · Listener Feedback 01:13 Bill leaves Windows for gaming on Linux 04:46 Steam on Linux 10:20 Bill's new NVME drive 13:41 Ventoy for trying and inst...
Going Linux #448 · Three Lightweight Distributions
December 09, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThree lightweight Linux distributions to try. The idea for this show comes from our longtime minion, Bhikhu who during the last listener feedback suggested that Bill try Bodhi and Enlive. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #448 - Three Lightweight Distributions 01:29 Bill is happy his NVME drive died 07:37 Bodi Linux 13:16 Lubuntu Linux 19:33 Xubuntu Linux 27:42 Which could be your daily driver? 29:51 Revitalizing an older computer 32:37 Honorable ment...
Going Linux #447 · Listener Feedback
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBWe talk about SCALE21x, an update on Ubuntu Cinnamon, and Ubuntu’s move to Wayland. Our listener, Liz seems upset, Troy connects Linux to Google Drive, Jack partitions a hard drive, Bhiku has suggestions on archiving show notes and a desktop environment we missed, Reid says that it’s not Ubuntu MATE but it’s still good, and George’s laptop is green after all. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #447 · Listener Feedback 01:04 SCALE 21x registration 04:28 Update on Ubuntu Cinn...
Going Linux #446 · Welcome to Linux – Utilities
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWe've talked about the applications that are provided with Linux. Now let's talk about some of the utilities that are provided out of the box with many Linux distributions. Command line utilities Graphical utilities System tools System administration Software package installers and package formats Accessories Third party utilities ChatGPT or AI utilities? Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #446 · Welcome to Linux! - Utilities 01:02 We were mentioned on Destination Linux Podcas...
Going Linux #445 · Listener Feedback
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBListener Sean provides a lot of voicemail on video and audio players, command line applications, live distributions torrent clients, and more. George comments about antivirus and Phil asks about syncing with Google Drive on Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #445 · Listener Feedback 01:32 Sean: Show note, Blender and audio players 09:05 Definition: ncurses 14:16 Sean: Ncurses and CLI, vlc, MPD, npmpc 20:10 Sean: Linux games, email clients 33:00 Sean: PS ...
Going Linux #444 · Welcome to Linux! - Desktops
August 19, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWe review some of the most popular Linux desktop environment options. Included are KDE Plasma, Gnome, Cinnamon, MATE, XFCE, LXDE, Budgie, Pantheon and Deepin. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #444 · Welcome to Linux! - Desktops 01:18 Bill broke KDE on his computer 02:08 Larry fixed a 13 year old laptop with LXLE 09:29 Definition: Linux desktop environments 14:50 The Linux Experiment's DE review video 17:24 The KDE Plasma desktop 21:47 Unity and the Gnome d...
Going Linux #443 · Listener Feedback
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBLots of software suggestions from our listeners. Suggestion for a Linux tablet. Even hardware suggestions. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #443 · Listener Feedback 01:47 Update on Ubuntu Cinnamon 07:49 Cosmo 10:02 Bhikhu : Some additional software suggestions 13:23 Kendrick: Linux antivirus and malware software 20:23 Bobby: More information on Chris' query on low-end tablet suggestions 23:12 George from Tulsa: Suggestions about Linux tablet and cheap tab...
Going Linux #442 · Welcome to Linux! Kubuntu
June 29, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBBill provides a review of Kubuntu, how easy it was to install, and how well it might fit for a computer user new to Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #442 · Welcome to Linux! Kubuntu 00:60 Chat GPT 05:15 Kubuntu 10:19 Why choose Kubuntu? 12:55 Preparing for a change to Kubuntu 14:40 Torrents defined 15:60 Create the install media 16:45 Try the 'live' image then install 18:09 Drive types defined 21:58 Hybrid drives? 24:20 Continuing ...
Going Linux #441 · Listener Feedback
June 17, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWe get questions on password managers, how we record the podcast, and wear-leveling on SSDs. We get asked for hardware suggestions and get a follow-up on running Linux on the LG Gram. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #441 · Listener Feedback 01:06 Updated review of Ubuntu Cinnamon 23.04 official Ubuntu flavor 08:44 Gabe: Wants a rechargable monitor for a System76 mini 13:32 Mike: Questions about password managers 16:59 Sean: Do you use AGC while recording Going Li...
Going Linux #440 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 9 - Software Choices
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBQuestion: What applications are available for Ubuntu MATE? Answer: Thousands. We discuss a few of them by category. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #440 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 9 - Software Choices 00:58 Larry tries Ubuntu Cinnamon 22.04 (ahead of the official flavor) 12:23 Your software choices in Ubuntu MATE 13:32 How many software applications are available? 14:04 Browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Chromium, Google Chrome, Brave, Opera, SeaMonkey, Vivaldi, Tor, LYNX, M...
Going Linux #439 · Listener Feedback
April 27, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBListener suggestions for Synology, ad blockers, and Bill’s boot issues. Troy needs a recommendation for a dual-boot gaming laptop. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #439 · Listener Feedback 02:13 Troy: Needs a new computer 13:05 George: For Liam's Synology issues 16:40 Avait: Pihole ad blocker 19:23 David: ChatGPT 29:45 George: Bill's boot problem 35:23 Rick: Ubuntu MATE install fail 43:24 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglin...
Going Linux #438 · Welcome to Linux Pt8 - How Linux protects your privacy Part 1
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWe discuss how Linux compares to Windows 11 on Privacy and how it affects you. We look at some examples of data collected by the most popular operating system in use - Microsoft’s Windows 10/11. We reveal what the system is doing before you even use it. You won’t believe what your Samsung, LG, and other smart TVs do to see what you are looking at on the screen! Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #438 · Welcome to Linux Pt8 - Protecting your privacy 01:21 Bill's non-weather upda...
Going Linux #437 · Listener Feedback
February 20, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode: Bill goes deep down the rabbit hole, pihole, Bitwarden, LG Gram, and Synology. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #437 · Listener Feedback 01:34 Bill went down the rabbit hole 03:27 Alpinejohn: Topic suggestion - pihole 05:56 Carlos: Bitwarden 09:04 Carl: Definitions - minion and gremlin 12:32 George from Tulsa: Update on LG Gram 16:39 Liam: Synology issues 21:53 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedbac...
Going Linux #436 · Welcome to Linux! Pt7 - How Can Linux Be Free?
February 04, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBQuestion: I want to use Linux but it's free and I've heard, "'Free' is not a viable business model." How can I put my trust in a Linux operating system if the developers don't charge for it? Answer: Offering substantial products and services that provide value for free only becomes a financial problem when the developer has no other revenue source to support the free product. Here is how Linux accomplishes that. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #436 · Welcome to Linux! Pt7 - How ...
Going Linux #435 · Listener Feedback
January 11, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBLots of voicemail feedback in this episode. Our listeners have been saving up feedback on 2-in-1 convertible laptops, accessibility, minions, gremlins and suggestions. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #435 · Listener Feedback 02:00 Phil: Distribution recommendation for an older laptop 05:37 Sean: accessibility software, suggested applications, minions vs. gremlins, and an update on the Helios project 18:36 Tim: Feedback about Linux on a 2-in-1 laptop 25:01 Pete: F...
Going Linux #434 · Welcome to Linux! Pt6 - Accessibility Software
December 21, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode we highlight some of the available accessibility software that Ubuntu Mate has and how to use it. Accessibility software can help everyone to use a computer and use it to get things done. All without breaking the bank. Accessibility, also referenced as "Assistive Technology" or "Universal Access," is a key priority for Ubuntu MATE. When computer access is shared within a household or business and where individual needs differ, Ubuntu MATE is an excellent solution. Episode...
Going Linux #433 · Run Ubuntu MATE On A 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
December 02, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBMy Lenovo Flex 5i is a 2-in-1 laptop with the ability to use the touch screen with a finger or an included stylus on the screen. Ubuntu MATE provides support for touch screens by default. I did have to make some adjustments to the stylus/screen mapping when using the stylus. In this episode I describe those adjustments and link to our article that describes some optional additional setup steps that make it more convenient to use the laptop in tablet mode. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Goi...
Going Linux #432 · Listener Feedback
November 25, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBLarry has a new toy and installs Linux, of course. Our listeners provide suggestions for distributions that Bill should try and focus on experiences as new Linux users. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #432 · Listener Feedback 01:51 Larry's new toy: Linux on a 2-in-1 laptop in tablet mode 09:40 Voicemail feedback 12:39 Jason: Noob Linux user experience 19:33 Bhikhu: Getting started with Linux 27:10 Bhikhu: Distribution suggestion for Bill 29:43 Reid: Also ...
Going Linux #431 · Welcome to Linux! Pt5 - Adding Software to Ubuntu Mate
October 16, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBBill likes his new job. We received a lot of feedback from listeners trying Linux for the first time. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #431 · Welcome to Linux! Pt5 - Adding Software to Ubuntu Mate 03:08 How to add software to Ubuntu MATE 03:24 Using Ubuntu MATE and its applications 07:27 How do I find software to install? 08:46 Software Boutique 09:21 Other software repositories 10:11 The Ubuntu software repositories 10:25 Trusted sources 12:07 Su...
Going Linux #430 · Listener Feedback
September 18, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBBill likes his new job. We received a lot of feedback from listeners trying Linux for the first time. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #430 · Listener Feedback 01:02 Bill's new job - thanks to Linux and Open Source 04:07 Troy: What was that application again? 06:41 David: LVMs and Lux encryption 07:42 Jason: Which Linux distribution should I use for my budget laptop? 22:32 Sylvain: My experience as a new Linux user 29:01 Carl: Getting started with Ubuntu ...
Going Linux #429 · Using Open Source Software to get a new job
August 25, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBBill reveals his personal experiences using only Open Source software to get a new job. From resume and application through providing ID and other documents, he uses only open source software on Linux. He also provides some tips for job seekers. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #429 · Using Open Source Software to get a new job 02:52 Open source operating system(s) 04:12 Open source applications 04:36 Online resources 05:02 Quirks with Firefox, not with Chromium ...
Going Linux #428 · Listener Feedback
August 07, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBSean asks about licenses, David saves money on hardware using Linux, Carlos uses RAID1 and Bill plans a Linux-powered career switch Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #428 · Listener Feedback 02:15 Sean: The ps command, Going Linux licenses, + Geeklog 09:46 David: Ubuntu MATE 22.04 just saved me at least $400 18:15 Carlos: Why I use RAID1 21:04 Bill uses open source to help switch careers 22:01 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, ...
Going Linux #427 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 3
July 25, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWe continue our introduction to Linux series with what you need to get started. From making bootable media through trying the live environment, installing and getting new software applications. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #427 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 3 01:39 Making bootable media 09:23 The .iso file 10:45 Creating the media 12:14 Launching the live environment 15:04 Trying the live system 17:11 Installing 20:33 Getting started with your new OS ...
Going Linux #426 · Listener Feedback
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode we discuss feedback on Pop!_OS, installing Linux to replace Windows, and a tutorial on the top command. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #426 · Listener Feedback 01:25 Adventures in Distrohopping 03:06 Reid: Comments on Ubuntu MATE and Larry's book on Ubuntu MATE 06:31 Reid: Pop!_OS mini review 18:37 Ambrose: On becoming 'Engineer Minion' 20:23 Pam: Going Linux because of concerns with Windows 27:16 Michael: The top command 32:26 goingl...
Going Linux #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC
June 05, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 25.9 MBYou may know that the majority of computers sold to consumers today include the Microsoft Windows operating system. What you may not know is that running the software that comes bundled with your computer is a bad idea. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC 01:32 Why would you want to settle for any software that comes bundled 'at no charge' with your computer hardware? 04:20 So what's the alternative? ...
Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback
May 21, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWe have feedback on Deepin concerns, information about UbuntuDDE, LinuxFX, NxOS, and the application Flameshot. Bill breaks KDE Neon and Ambrose is annointed ‘Engineer Minion’. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback 01:20 Adventures in distrohopping: Bill broke KDE Neon 03:30 Manjaro 07:03 Deepin 11:18 Ubuntu MATE 17:11 Frank: The su command 20:07 Bhikhu: Deepin and other distros 24:17 Ambrose: Insight into DOS vs. UNIX EOL 31:45...
Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWe go back to our roots and begin with part one of how to get started with Linux. We discuss some basic terms and definitions, talk about installing software applications and even suggest a few distributions geared to new users. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1 01:11 Distro hopping: Bill is now using KDE Neon 08:53 Back to our roots 09:59 Where do I start? 11:27 Some basic terms and meanings 12:23 su and s...
Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback
April 17, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWe have lots of feedback on Pop!_OS, keyboard shortcuts, and backup scripts. We also have comments on installing Linux on Asus computers and talk about some Elementary news. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback 01:06 Bill's dilemma 03:52 Carl: Comments on our Pop!_OS episode 04:40 Reid: Comments on Pop!_OS episode 08:54 Ambrose: About his rsync wrapper script problem 12:58 Greg: Keyboard shortcuts 15:41 Bhikhu: More distros for Bill an...
Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback
March 20, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe discuss Bill's struggles with Windows and his venture into using Pop!_OS. We provide some ideas on adding a second drive to a Linux machine for dual-booting, running Windows programs without Windows, and problems with backups using rsync. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback 01:18 Windows 10 drives Bill insane 03:46 Distrohopping: Nope. Still using Pop!_OS 06:00 Michael: Adding a second drive 11:53 Troy: Running Windows apps on Linux 19...
Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS
March 05, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe long-awaited review of Pop!_OS, the Linux distribution from the makers of System76 computers. Our impressions, our opinions and our observations. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS 21.10 02:40 Change in plans - The Elementary review that never was 09:21 The Pop!_OS review 10:04 Hardware requirements 11:33 Performance on older hardware 15:03 Pick the right image 16:18 Create a bootable USB 16:53 Install: No Internet required 18:31 G...
Going Linux #419 · Listener Feedback
February 20, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBAre you struggling with switching from Windows or Mac to Linux. Some of our responses to emails this month might just help you out! Also, our listeners help with contact apps, brightness control for your monitor and more. We also discuss Thunderbird, and how to make a Windows display clearer. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #419 · Listener Feedback 01:55 Windows 11 upgrade issues 08:28 What is 'Ubuntu Pro'? 11:28 James: Thunderbird and RSS news feeds 13:43 Bhikhu...
Going Linux #418 · Keyboard Shortcuts
February 05, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBMany Linux distributions provide keyboard shortcuts which, by pressing a combination of keys, help you do things that normally require a mouse, trackpad, or another input device. This episode provides a comparison of some of these keyboard shortcuts with those you might have used in your previous operating system. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #418 · Keyboard Shortcuts 01:05 Google voice changes won't affect us (we hope) 02:05 Keyboard shortcuts 03:25 Common keyboa...
Going Linux #417 · A Tribute To Tom
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBWe remember former co-host, Tom with a re-broadcast of Tom at his best in episode 180, Listener Feedback and an interview with Jonathan Nadeau. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #417·A Tribute To Tom 02:02 Episode 180 58:55 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 59:57 End
Going Linux #416 · Listener Feedback
January 06, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWe remember former co-host, Tom. We have several submissions about file permissions, Linux recommendations for different types of computer users, help for when sound levels drop, and advice on distro hopping. Bhikhu's suggestion: /dev/sda1 /mnt/sda1 ntfs defaults,noauto,fmask=133,dmask=022,comment=x-gvfs-show 0 0 /dev/sda2 /mnt/sda2 ntfs defaults,noauto,fmask=111,dmask=000,comment=x-gvfs-show 0 0 Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #416 · Listener Feed...
Going Linux #415 · Linux Distro Key Differences
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn today’s episode we answer the question, 'What are some of the key differences between Linux distributions?' Bill begins his evaluation of Elementary OS and we comment on Windows 11. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #415 · Linux Distro Key Differences 01:26 Distro hopping: Elementary OS 04:35 Thoughts on Windows 11 09:56 Differences between Linux distributions 12:03 Why so many versions? 12:55 What kind of computer user? 13:46 What software is pre-instal...
Going Linux #414 · Listener Feedback
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis episodes includes discussions about key bindings, Mastadon, Virtual Box, the Framework laptop, file permissions, astronomy programs, printers, Win-Kex, and App Outlet. There’s even more! Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #414 · Listener Feedback 02:06 Annual issues with Site5's SSL certificate process 03:51 Elementary OS and key bindings 06:14 Games on vulkan easier to port to Linux 06:59 Former US president's developers didn't share Mastadon modifications ups...
Going Linux #413 · Screen Switching on Ubuntu MATE
October 10, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.34 MBIn today’s episode we provide a way to enable your "switch screens" key on your Ubuntu MATE laptop. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #413 · Screen Switching on Ubuntu MATE 03:04 Setting up multiple displays 04:24 Setting up 05:18 Preparing to write the script 06:29 Writing the script 09:09 Assigning the keyboard shortcut 10:53 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 11:57 End
Going Linux #412 · Listener Feedback
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBBill’s laptop is in computer hospital. Our listeners have suggestions, answers, and feedback on Office file formats, running Wine and Crossover, using AppImages, gaming on Linux and more. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #412 · Listener Feedback 01:13 Computer hospital 03:27 Sean: Suggestions via voicemail 17:14 Jim: Microsoft Office save formats 26:47 Stefan: Episode 410 and Wine 30:09 Hilander: Update re: Nvidia video cards 34:00 Michael: Extracting and ...
Going Linux #411 · Listener Feedback
July 31, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBWe find out that Ubuntu’s website isn’t accessible before you pass the warning about cookies. We discuss the latest Linux distribution... from Microsoft! Our listeners ask questions and make comments. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #411 · Listener Feedback 01:43 David: Switching between interim and long term support releases 10:05 Mike: Printer problems with HPLIP on Linux Mint 16:20 Michael: Thank you! 22:18 Mark: Distros and photo workflow 28:20 Anonymou...
Going Linux #410 · 4 Ways to use Office on Linux
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOne of the many reasons people resist switching to an Open Source operating system (Linux) is a need to use the Microsoft Office suite. In this episode we discuss some of the most popular ways of running an office suite on Linux short of running a full copy of Windows and Office in a virtual machine. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #410 · 4 Ways to use Office on Linux 02:30 I can't switch to Linux because I need Microsoft Office 03:14 Our first way to use an Office suite...
Going Linux #409 · Listener Feedback
June 13, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBBill quits Manjaro and comments on documentation. We get more feedback on the Pinebook Pro, questions about browsers, and an additional alternative to LastPass. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #409 · Listener Feedback 01:18 Bill ends his grand Manjaro adventure 08:35 Nate: A new listener question 14:04 Michael: The Pinebook Pro 23:13 Liz: Comments on Manjaro 26:07 Bill's comments on support documentation 29:19 Liz: Dark Reader 32:31 David: What browse...
Going Linux #408 · Password Managers for Linux
May 16, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThere are over 100 alternatives to the most popular password manager, LastPass. We review the top 4 and recommend the best. We review 1Password, Bitwarden, KeePass, and KeePassXC. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #408 · Password Managers for Linux 01:20 The need for long, complex, and secure passwords 02:19 The trouble with LastPass 03:19 Alternatives to LastPass 03:45 Our choice for best is Bitwarden 04:16 How we rated them 04:36 Bitwarden 09:10 KeePa...
Going Linux #407 · Listener Feedback
April 30, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOur listeners talk about Laptops for Linux: Dell Latitude E557, Pinebook Pro, and Juno Computers, we hear about Strawberry music player, Garuda Linux and a WTF moment. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #407 · Listener Feedback 00:58 Waiting for the Ubuntus 02:17 Liz: About the Dell Latitude E557 with Manjaro 04:23 Liz: Manjaro experience 06:44 DoorToDoor Geek: A positive Pinebook Pro review 10:48 Ben: Strawberry: A Linux-based music player that streams Tidal ...
Going Linux #406 · Pinebook Pro Reviews
April 07, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOur listeners are FANTASTIC! We mentioned in our episode related to hardware designed to run Linux that neither of us has had any experience with the Pinebook Pro. We ask for feedback from any listeners who have used the Pinebook Pro. So they wrote reviews. Here they are. Thanks to Tim and Stacey for all the work they put into these reviews. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #406 · Pinebook Pro Reviews 01:04 Larry is wrapping-up the Ubuntu MATE Guide for the 21.04 release ...
Going Linux #405 · Listener Feedback
March 24, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBLarry is getting ready for the release of Ubuntu MATE 21.04. Several of our listeners have ideas for us, suggestions for future episodes, feedback on music players and Linux-compatible computers. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #405 · Listener Feedback 01:52 Getting ready for Ubuntu MATE 21.04 04:44 Adam: He has an idea for us 08:58 Rosika: Additional info on making installable media - Ventoy 13:20 Hilander: Exchanging data between devices wirelessly without an ...
Going Linux #404 · Making Linux Installation Media
February 21, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBCreating bootable USB media to enable you to install Linux has changed since we last talked about it on the show. We discus burning a CD/DVD and today’s methods of creating a bootable USB media from Windows, macOS, and Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #404 · Making Linux Installation Media 02:02 Ways of creating installation media 02:32 Getting the ISO image file 03:38 What is 'live' media? 05:05 Burning a CD/DVD from Windows 06:21 Buring a CD/DVD on ma...
Going Linux #403 · Listener Feedback
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBUpdates on Bill’s computers, Linux compatibility, and trusted programs. We also have contributions about Photography software, ExpanDrive, Kali, and VLC. We even have a ‘sudo’ story Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #403 · Listener Feedback 00:58 Bill's new computer 06:50 George: Photography software, personal experience, computer hardware 12:53 David: ExpanDrive 16:13 Highlander: Stretches Kali 18:23 Troy: Appreciates the podcast 18:56 Ambrose: A 'sudo' st...