Latest Linux discovery podcast Podcast Episodes
33: Hiatus
Choose Linux - April 09, 2020 21:45 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsChoose Linux enters indefinite hiatus.
32: Windows as a Linux User + Sway Window Manager
Choose Linux - April 02, 2020 07:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsEll tells us about her first ever experience with Windows 10 and how it compares with Linux. Plus Drew has been using a Wayland-based i3-like tiling window manager called Sway.
31: Solus + Visual Studio Code
Choose Linux - March 19, 2020 07:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe try out Solus and are all impressed by this independent distro. Then Ell and Drew sing the praises of Visual Studio Code - a text editor that's packed full of features.
30: Project Catch Up
Choose Linux - March 05, 2020 08:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe revisit some of the projects we have covered in previous episodes to see what we've stuck with and what we haven't. Qubes OS and Tails, a handy Android app, building websites, easy Arch, the cloud, hardware hacking, and more.
29: Linux Console + Boutique Distros
Choose Linux - February 20, 2020 08:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsA confusing experience in Distrohoppers which raises deeper questions about the value and viability of smaller distros.
28: What We Love About Linux
Choose Linux - February 06, 2020 08:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsValentine's Day is nearly here so it's time to talk about why we love Linux and open source. Nothing is perfect though, so we also touch on a few areas that we feel could be improved.
27: GhostBSD + Freedom vs Pragmatism
Choose Linux - January 23, 2020 08:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsDistrohoppers serves up something very different in the form of desktop BSD, and we reveal how important freedom is to us all.
26: Explaining Linux and Open Source as Concepts
Choose Linux - January 09, 2020 08:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsTrying to explain what Linux and open source are can be tricky. We discuss our various approaches, and how they differ depending on the experience of who we are explaining them to.
25: Tails + Virtualization
Choose Linux - December 26, 2019 08:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsUltimate privacy in Distrohoppers, and the best ways to run other operating systems within your current Linux distro.
24: What We Wish We'd Known Earlier
Choose Linux - December 12, 2019 08:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsAll three of us have different levels of experience with Linux but there are tons of things that we wish we'd learned earlier in our journey. From gatekeeping to community culture, command line tricks to backups, and more.
23: Void Linux + Contributing to Open Source
Choose Linux - November 28, 2019 08:15 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsA chance to learn some Linux fundamentals in Distrohoppers, and the numerous ways we can all contribute to Linux and open source.
22: Finding Your Community
Choose Linux - November 14, 2019 08:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe talk about the best ways to get involved in open source communities, finding like-minded people, conference strategies, community hubs, and what happened to all the LUGs.
21: KaOS + How We Install Software
Choose Linux - October 31, 2019 07:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThere are numerous ways to install software on a modern Linux system and we each have a different approach. Plus a lean and focused KDE experience in DistroHoppers.
20: Single Board Computers
Choose Linux - October 17, 2019 07:15 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe are joined by special guest Chz who is a long-time user of single board computers to talk about how we use boards like the Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, and ROCKPro64. Special Guest: chzbacon.
19: Android-x86 + First Steps into the Cloud
Choose Linux - October 03, 2019 07:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe have three different approaches to using the cloud, so we discuss various ways to expand your Linux knowledge beyond the desktop. Plus Distrohoppers delivers a mobile-like experience that splits opinion.
18: Introducing New People to Linux
Choose Linux - September 19, 2019 07:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThere's lots to consider when setting someone up with Linux for the first time. User needs and expectations, distro choice, hardware, and so much more. We discuss our experiences, and ask some fundamental questions.
17: Hardware hacking basics, Slackel + OSCAR
Choose Linux - September 05, 2019 07:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsGetting into hardware hacking with Arduino, and analysing sleep data from CPAP machines. Plus a glimpse into the past in Distrohoppers.
16: PCLinuxOS + Hugo
Choose Linux - August 22, 2019 07:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe check out a great tool for learning web development basics, and Distrohoppers brings us mixed experiences. Plus which of the 10 commandments for Linux users we agree with.
15: OBS Studio + Endless OS
Choose Linux - August 08, 2019 07:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsDistrohoppers delivers a distro that divides us, and we check out the video streaming and recording software OBS Studio. Plus a handy audio recorder that's as simple as it gets.
14: Endeavour OS + Pisi Linux
Choose Linux - July 25, 2019 07:15 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe take a look at the continuation of Antergos called Endeavour OS and are pretty impressed, and Distrohoppers delivers an interesting distro that's obsessed with cats. Plus the only way to watch YouTube videos on Android.
13: Qubes OS + Plex vs Kodi
Choose Linux - July 11, 2019 07:15 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsDistrohoppers brings us up a fascinating distro where every application runs in its own VM. Plus Drew and Joe disagree on the best media solution.
12: Regolith, Rosa, and Antsy Alien Attack
Choose Linux - June 27, 2019 07:15 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsTwo new hosts join Joe to talk about a nice i3 implementation and an amazing arcade game written in Bash. Plus a new segment called Distrohoppers, and a useful hidden feature of GNOME.
11: Zorin OS 15 + LineageOS
Choose Linux - June 13, 2019 07:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsZorin OS is described as “a powerful desktop you already know how to use.” It’s elegant, beginner-friendly and looks beautiful, too. Should we be paying more attention to it? Then in another first, Jason installs his first alternative mobile OS, and Joe gives advice on getting the most out of Lin...
10: BTW, I Installed Arch
Choose Linux - May 30, 2019 19:45 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsHe didn't stop at Xfce. Jason became that Arch Linux guy. Is it as challenging to install as we’ve been told? We discuss the hard way, and then the easier way. Then we take the mighty Oryx Pro laptop from System76 for a first impressions test drive!
9: Intel’s Clear Linux + The FOSS Contribution Project
Choose Linux - May 16, 2019 21:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsPractically overnight, Intel’s Clear Linux OS has turned into a distribution worth paying attention to. But is it ready for regular desktop Linux users? Plus, Jason goes down yet another awesome rabbit hole with a new project on GitHub aimed at giving back to the Linux and open source community.
8: Ubuntu MATE on the Pi + The Linux Community
Choose Linux - May 02, 2019 07:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWe take Ubuntu MATE 18.04 for a test drive on the Raspberry Pi 3. How does it compare to Raspbian? After that, a fascinating discussion about the Linux community. What are the high points and low points? What’s that magic ingredient that makes it feel so different from other tech communities?
7: The Xfce Surprise + Entroware Ares Review
Choose Linux - April 18, 2019 07:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsJason leaves the warm embrace of GNOME and finally tries Xfce for 24 hours. What happened took him by surprise! Then we dive into some hardware talk about the latest All-In-One Linux PC from Entroware, which packs in a lot of quality for the price. But are there any downsides?
6: Manjaro 18 + Starting Your Journey
Choose Linux - April 04, 2019 19:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThe Linux Gaming Report rolls forward as Jason throws Manjaro 18 on the test bench and walks away shocked. Then we offer some best practices and tips for, well, choosing Linux! How to pick the right hardware for your needs, where to discover your perfect distribution, and how to best enjoy your n...
5: Linux Gaming Report and Purism Librem 15
Choose Linux - March 21, 2019 07:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsJason goes deeper down the rabbit hole by exploring the state of Steam gaming on 9 different Linux distributions. Find out how Fedora compares to Pop!_OS. Plus, first impressions of Purism’s brand new Librem 15 v4 laptop.
4: Fedora Challenge And NextCloudPi
Choose Linux - March 07, 2019 20:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThe distro challenges roll on with Fedora Workstation. Jason shares his thoughts on getting it up and running, feeling at home with vanilla Gnome, and why Fedora may be perfect place for his Magic the Gathering addiction. Plus, the Raspberry Pi journey continues with NextCloudPi. Is creating a D...
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