Going Linux: Recent Episodes
Larry Bushey and Bill Smith
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 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.
Larry and Bill get some answers to the questions they asked about the current release frequency, episode length, and topics that meet user needs.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #480 · Listener Feedback
01:21 Update on Linux with hearing aids
02:34 Feedback on the future direction of the Going Linux podcast
03:05 Daniel: Is Orca pre-installed on CachyOS
06:12 Lee: Response to our request
08:11 Adopting Linux Mint to extend Windows hardware
11:02 Ham radio and Linux
12:08 Today's computer users don't want to tinker - agree and disagree
18:43 Computers should just work - that's why I switched
20:00 Our current release schedule - answer questions within two weeks
22:58 Best time for an episode to land - no opinion
23:23 Best episode length - 30 to 60 min
24:17 Topics that interest you - Understanding Linux, Linux news
25:03 Show format - Comment and tutorials, Q and A but don't let the answers drag
25:45 One change you would make - User topics and Q and A in the same episode
28:33 Ken 'The Small Box Admin'
29:33 Release schedule - twice a month but back to a regular cadence
30:21 Best time for a new episode to land - no preference, just a regular cadence
31:18 Episode length - 20, 30, max 60 min
31:36 Preferred topics - home labs, media servers, raspberry pie and single board computers, mini PCs, virtual machines, containers, BSD, monitoring and trouble shooting, shell scripts, automating tasks, fun Linux projects, learning resources, Linux in education, certs, getting a Linux job.
37:42 The change with the most value - community involvement
38:41 Josh: My Linux journey
39:28 Release schedule - Twice a month
39:46 Topics - Users, groups and permissions
40:39 Did you start using Zorin base version or pro version?
41:18 David: Your focus has drifted, become boring for a non-techie, non-gamer, experienced Linux user
Larry and Bill invite listener feedback to shape the future of Going Linux. They question if their current release frequency, episode length, and topics meet user needs. They aim to refine the show’s format while remaining dedicated champions for Linux and helping users get things done.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #479 · Asking your opinion on the future
01:29 Bill's CachyOS is still running well
01:46 Linux and amateur radio
03:53 Computer users today don't want to tinker
05:23 Users expect that their computer just works
07:08 Apple advertises the 'it just works' message, even if it doesn't
10:41 We want to hear from you
12:47 Does our current release schedule work for you?
15:56 What is the best time for a new episode to land?
17:16 Do you have a preference on episode length?
18:49 What topics are you interested in hearing more about?
20:00 What show format do you prefer? Commentary? Q and A? Interviews? Tutorials?
21:45 What one change would have the most value for you as a listener?
22:20 Our view on why we do this podcast
23:53 goinglinux.com, goinglniux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
25:31 End
Today, we're tackling a question we hear a lot: "How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?" It's a great question, and the answer is often simpler than you might think. One of the easiest ways is to use a USB drive.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #468· How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1
02:20 Bill is still running Zorin OS
02:27 Larry and Bill discuss switching from Ubuntu Cinnamon to Linux Mint and about open source funding
09:18 Reid wrote about supporting open source
12:08 Daniel asked about Fedora
14:55 Liz commented on the state of the world
22:35 David switched from Zorin back to MATE
27:10 Frank wrote with a quibble about our Office Suites episode
29:27 Gus provides a solution for a cheap Linux Backup
35:38 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:35 End
We discuss Ubuntu Cinnamon vs. Linux Mint Cinnamon. Our feedback includes supporting open source, about Fedora, backup solutions, office suites, switching from Zorin to MATE, and 'What's wrong with the world?'.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback
02:20 Bill is still running Zorin OS
02:27 Larry and Bill discuss switching from Ubuntu Cinnamon to Linux Mint and about open source funding
09:18 Reid wrote about supporting open source
12:08 Daniel asked about Fedora
14:55 Liz commented on the state of the world
22:35 David switched from Zorin back to MATE
27:10 Frank wrote with a quibble about our Office Suites episode
29:27 Gus provides a solution for a cheap Linux Backup
35:38 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:35 End
Bill distro hops. Larry considers a distro hop. Bill fixes his problem with Snap packages. Larry fixes his app probles. Is using AI cheating? We discuss what you get with these office suites: LibreOffice, WPS Offce, ONLYOffice, Calligra, and Microsoft 365 Online.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #466 · Using Linux to get things done in Work and School (Office Suites)
01:24 Life gets in the way.
02:34 Bill's MX Linux hop update
03:21 The return to Zorin
04:45 Larry considers a switch to Open SUSE
07:01 Using Linux to get things done
07:39 Bill updates snapd and solves his problem with Snap packages
08:39 Larry reinstalls an app to solve problems
09:31 AI disclaimer for this episode - a GPT4All and Deep Seek collaboration
12:24 Is using AI cheating? Let us know
14:03 Check your distribution's repositories for packages before downloading from the webpages for each office suite we mention
16:31 LibreOffice - Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math, Charts
21:26 WPS Office - WPS Writer, WPS Spreadsheet, WPS Presentation, WPS PDF Reader
25:11 ONLYOffice - Document Editor, Spreadsheet Editor, Presentation Editor, PDF Editor
34:40 Calligra - Words, Stage, Sheets, Karbon, KEXI, Plan
43:31 Microsoft 365 'Free' er uh 'Trial' er uh 'Subscription' Online - Documents, Presentations, Workbooks
56:18 App pick: GPT4All
59:36 End
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback
01:35 Bill can breathe again
07:40 Reid: About the Lemur Pro
11:39 George from Tulsa: Learning the lesson again - buy hardware with Linux pre-installed
16:02 Guimar: Seeking advice on Linux
25:02 Roger: Microsoft news - Solar Winds
30:03 George: Commented on computer/monitor stands
33:13 George: On the M4 Mini
39:42 Harry: Shares his decision
41:26 Ambrose: About Linux kernel headers
50:18 Costas: The Ubuntu MATE installer
54:58 Gus: Comments on Snap packages
56:34 Ian: Remote access
58:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
59:11 End
Bill commits to running MX Linux for a year and has issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discuss Linux drivers, the Cosmic desktop, Wayland display manager, gaming on Linux and much, much more.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #464 · 2024 Year End Review
04:44 Bill commits to running MX Linux for a year
07:57 Bill has issues with Ubuntu based distros
17:44 Some Linux driver maintainers de-listed
21:23 New file system accepted - no bovine intervention
25:31 Good news for team green - Nvidia
28:08 The Cosmic desktop from System76 is making great progress
30:18 What's going on with Mozilla? 30% layoffs?
34:38 The Rasberry Pie foundation has been busy
37:00 Wayland display manager on Fedora and Ubuntu
42:40 RISC
44:43 Faster installs
46:39 HEIC - HEIF image support in Linux
50:14 Linux kernel cadence changed
54:25 Better gaming for everyone
56:34 Gnome feature fest
58:02 Ubuntu's anniversary flourishes
61:05 Wayland: All the cool kids are doing it
63:09 Ubuntu's desktop security center
65:00 Ubuntu app center can install .deb packages
68:50 Advances in gaming on Linux
69:42 Steamdeck uses Arch Linux
71:39 Fedora desktops galore
74:57 Intel has problems with 13th and 14th gen chips
76:60 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
77:55 End
Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Windows, and they cannot afford to upgrade their hardware. Linux is not just their only choice but also their best choice. Sometimes, though, it's the myths about Linux that stand in the way. In this episode we hope to dispel some of those myths.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux
01:29 Bill's computer upgrades
04:53 5 myths about Linux
06:18 Myth 1: Linux Is Difficult To Use
06:59 Linux setup in the old days woes
08:26 Today's experience
09:33 Setup today
11:57 Larry's Windows 11 install approx 2 hours
12:48 Larry's Ubuntu Cinnamon install under 30 minutes
13:49 Bill's Windows 11 install for games 1hr 23min
14:52 Bill's Bazzite install 23 min. Ubuntu 24.04 install 13 min
16:46 If you discount Microsoft's constant pressure to buy software, using the computer is about the same on Windows or Linux
18:01 Myth 2: Linux Has Too Few Application Programs
31:43 Myth 3: There Are Too Many Different Linux Versions
42:57 Myth 4: Linux Is Obsolete Because It's Old
46:50 Myth 5: Linux Is 100% Secure
51:43 Summary
53:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
53:60 End
Check out the new Going Linux website design and the new articles! Bill goes Big Linux and has been having issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discuss snap vs flatpack. Sean rambles, makes software recommendations, and wants your opinion on Enlightenment. Gabe asks about device drivers for Linux JackDeth has weather recommendations, details a powerful computer and recommends RustDesk over Team viewer. George From Tulsa tiscusses laptop battery life and virtual machines on macOS. Reid provides an update on the Lemur Pro and Jim like's the new music.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 462 · Listener Feedback
00:28 Larry uses the wrong microphone
03:21 Larry redesigns the Going Linux website
06:16 Bill plays with Big Linux
07:26 Bill has been having issues with Ubuntu based distributions
09:18 Larry switches to the correct mic
10:40 Linux Mint ran without issues. Is it Snap vs. Flatpack?
14:46 SCALE 22x announcement
17:29 Sean: Ramblings and software recommendations
20:17 Software Freedom Day
23:43 YT-DLP
25:30 Gramps
26:20 Open source astronomy software
27:13 Inkscape and Sodipodi
27:34 AnsiWeather
29:09 Sean: Send in your opinions on Enlightenment
31:07 Stellarium
40:47 Gabe: Linux device drivers
51:26 JackDeth: Recommendations for Sean on weather apps
54:11 JackDeth: Dell Optiplex Linux load out
62:03 RustDesk vs. Team Viewer
66:28 George: Laptop battery life
72:26 George: UTM Virtual machine
74:47 Reid: An update on the Lemur Pro
81:22 Jim: I like the music
84:01 End
After an update on Bill's distro hopping, we discuss some of the fairly recent events happening in the Linux and Open Source world. This episode was recorded on Sept 1, 2024.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #461-Linux and Open Source Current Events
02:35 NixOS, Bazzite still running
03:22 Linus Torvalds talks about AI
09:46 Pop!OS Cosmic Desktop Alpha
14:32 Immutable Manjaro?
17:15 Linux Mint 22 release
22:23 Linux Mint Cinnamon over Ubuntu Cinnamon for new users
25:26 Windows security update breaks dual-boot Linux systems
29:01 Google loses antitrust case over search
34:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:54 End
Bill continues hopping. Larry upgrades the kernel. Listener Reid gets a Lemur, we get feedback on Networking and our theme, and a noise complaint. Bhikhu wrote an update tool and new Linux user Trevor looks for answers.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #460 · Listener Feedback
01:35 Bill continues hopping to Garuda
08:18 Larry upgrades the kernel on Ubuntu Cinnamon
10:08 Bluetooth bug in kernel 6.9.8
13:53 Zabbly kernels for Ubuntu
15:11 Larry's new hardware
17:44 Reid: New and light is good!
25:35 Reid: Follow-up on Lemur Pro
27:22 George: Feedback on episode 456
30:42 Bhikhu: Wrote a tool
33:57 Stephen: Linux flight simulators
36:23 Stephen: Our new music at 5x speed
37:54 Trevor: Save a Linux installation before nuke
47:20 Trevor: Point release vs. interim release vs. LTS release
56:00 Frank: Reference for networking
57:14 Solt: Noise in episode 456
61:53 Rick: Feedback on new theme
64:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
66:01 End
Bill updates us on his distro hopping adventures and reviews 7 distros. We discuss getting connected to the internet, connecting your hardware, WPA2 best practices, and getting support. We provide a software suggestion and a game suggestion. We ask what you want for our next topic.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #459 · Networking - Part 2
01:08 Bill's distro hopping adventures
01:34 Bazzite Linux
07:14 NixOS
07:41 Manjaro
07:53 Ubuntu MATE
08:28 Linux Mint
09:36 Open SUSE
11:45 Kenoite
14:26 Networking
14:44 Connecting to the Internet
25:33 Connecting your hardware
36:52 WPA2 best practices
41:05 Use a firewall
41:30 Update your operating system
42:41 Use Bitwarden or another password manager
43:45 Use speedtest.net
44:12 Use your distributions forums or a support channel
45:30 The Linux Foundation
45:59 The Linux Documentation Project
46:22 Linux Questions
46:46 The Electronic Frontier Foundation
52:58 Software suggestion: GPT4all.io
57:07 Game suggestion: OSUI
58:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
60:10 End
Bill updates us on his distro hopping and asks for help with his Dexcom data. Sean provides oodles of recommendations. Reid’s new computer rivals Larry’s. Nancy writes a book you need to buy! David comments on our new theme music – sort of. Bhiku comments on questions from episode 451.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #458 · Listener Feedback
01:57 Sound Cloud
04:43 Update on Manjaro
06:11 Dexcom: Is there a way to access and export the data on Linux?
10:17 Sean: Recommendations Part 1
11:44 SoX - Swiss Army Knife for audio
14:34 wget
16:23 curl
16:56 Midnight Commander
20:31 Weather widgets and applets recommendations request
28:33 NVIDIA 950
33:25 Sean: Part 2
42:46 Reid: New & Light Is Good! HP & System76
52:51 Nancy: Shameless plug for her book, 'Your Data, Your Devices, and You: Easy-to-Follow Instructions to Reduce Your Risk of Data Loss, Device Infection, and Identity Theft'
59:15 David doesn't comment on our new theme music
59:46 David does comment on the new theme music
63:06 Bhiku: Feedback on episode 451 questions
68:58 Bhiku has more feedback on 451
71:45 goinginuxl.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, liste,n subscribe
72:52 End
Bill updates us on his distro hopping and asks for help with his Dexcom data. Sean provides oodles of recommendations. Reid’s new computer rivals Larry’s. Nancy writes a book you need to buy! David comments on our new theme music – sort of. Bhiku comments on questions from episode 451.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #458 · Listener Feedback
01:57 Sound Cloud
04:43 Update on Manjaro
06:11 Dexcom: Is there a way to access and export the data on Linux?
10:17 Sean: Recommendations Part 1
11:44 SoX - Swiss Army Knife for audio
14:34 wget
16:23 curl
16:56 Midnight Commander
20:31 Weather widgets and applets recommendations request
28:33 NVIDIA 950
33:25 Sean: Part 2
42:46 Reid: New & Light Is Good! HP & System76
52:51 Nancy: Shameless plug for her book, 'Your Data, Your Devices, and You: Easy-to-Follow Instructions to Reduce Your Risk of Data Loss, Device Infection, and Identity Theft'
59:15 David doesn't comment on our new theme music
59:46 David does comment on the new theme music
63:06 Bhiku: Feedback on episode 451 questions
68:58 Bhiku has more feedback on 451
71:45 goinginuxl.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, liste,n subscribe
72:52 End
Bill helps install Windows 11… for a day. We define some of the basic networking terms in preparation for future discussions. Please give us feedback on our new theme music.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #457 · Networking - Introduction
02:16 Networking terms
02:40 Update on Bill's distro hopping adventures
04:07 Bill helps a friend replace Windows XP with Windows 11... for just over a day
12:52 Bill upgrades Internet speed again
14:13 Definitions: Common networking terms
15:05 Connection
15:26 Packet
16:01 Network interface
16:50 LAN (local area network)
18:05 WAN (wide area network)
18:28 Protocol
19:07 Port
20:02 Firewall
21:05 IP address
21:49 NAT (Network address translation)
24:22 VPN (virtual private network)
25:43 DNS (domain name system)
25:56 HTTP(S) (hyper text transfer protocol)
28:31 Bandwidth
28:52 Ethernet
29:34 Wifi
31:22 PaaS (platform as a service)
33:31 ISP (Internet service provider)
34:32 Malware
35:02 Antivirus
Bill tries Nobarra, Larry upgrades, Sean has lots of suggestions, Stefan provides feedback on our new theme, Jesper follows up on audio, David comments on AntennaPod.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #456 · Listener Feedback
01:07 Bill tries Nobarra Linux
02:37 Destination Linux
12:18 HP Dragonfly 13.5 G4 and Linux
17:49 Sean: AWStats, Ardour, Ventoy, and converting CDs
38:54 Dave: Hello from Brockport NY
39:42 Stefan: Reasons for changing the podcast theme
45:28 Jesper: Follow up on audio quality
47:23 David: AntennaPod
51:38 Stephen: Suggests Nobara Linux
58:13 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
59:06 End
Bill updates us on his NixOS and Arch adventures. We discuss Deb vs. Snap vs. Flatpak vs. AppImage, and we discuss several of the sweet updates in the 24.04 releases of Ubuntu and these flavors: Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Cinnamon, Ubuntu Budgie, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Lubuntu.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #455 · Ubuntu 24.04 and Flavors released
01:31 NixOS update: Bill could use help with NVIDIA card configuration.
03:40 Bill as parted ways with Arch
08:44 Audacity: Deb vs. Snap vs. Flatpak vs. AppImage
16:10 Ubuntu flavors releases for 24.04 LTS
16:46 Ubuntu 24.04
27:14 Ubuntu MATE 24.04
41:34 Ubuntu Cinnamon 24.04
48:25 Ubuntu Budgie
56:05 Kubuntu 24.04
59:12 Xubuntu 24.04
64:33 Lubuntu 24.04
73:01 goinglinux.com, gionglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, islten, subscribe
73:48 End
Bill visits the VLA, Stefan provides no listener feedback. We get feedback on Linux headers, computer hardening, running a business on Linux, Nix and AI trends and the xz-utils exploit.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #454 · Listener Feedback
01:11 Bill's great adventure - VLA
02:47 AIPS
06:29 Super computer
10:51 Update on Zorin
11:24 Update on Nix
16:08 Robert: What are Linux headers and do I need them?
22:01 Stefan: No listener feedback
23:44 Donald: Computer hardening recommendations?
29:32 Philip: Running a business on POP!_OS
32:29 David: Windows vs. MacOS vs. Linux
37:07 Martin: Nix OS and AI trends
39:52 David: Follow-up on xz-utils
46:53 End
Bill runs Arch, by the way. We discuss zutils, podcatcher software, hacker scam, trying distros, encrypted files and file formats.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #453 · Listener Feedback
00:57 Bill tries Arch Linux
02:35 Bill gets better Internet speeds
06:48 What happened to Nix OS?
07:54 Is Arch finally for new Linux users?
10:02 Update on Zorin give-away
11:28 David: The xzutils vulnerability
17:59 Stephen: Struggling to listen using Pocketcast
20:52 Anonymous listener can pay cash for urgent assistance with hacker software. Is this a scam?
24:05 Jesper: Please fix the audio volume
25:59 George: Toots vs. tweets
26:52 George: Feedback on Antennapod, Ventoy, Distrosea, Veracrypt, and the most compatible file format
36:59 Thank you, listeners, for all your engagement with our podcast
39:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
40:36 End
Bill'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'
19:11 There are no ready to use distros if you are just getting started with Linux
19:49 Ubuntu and Ubuntu derivatives
20:53 Manjaro
24:24 MX Linux
24:55 Zorin
25:11 Elementary OS
28:05 Pop!OS
29:06 Fedora
30:51 OpenSUSE
32:11 Debian
35:26 Package management: X is better than Y
43:20 The command line is scary, for power users, and you have to use it to use Linux
50:06 Distrowatch is the ultimate source to discover which Linux distro is best
55:03 App suggestion: blanket background noise generator
57:33 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
58:39 End
In 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 for minion help with Thunderbird
36:26 Paul: Feedback on lightweight distros
43:28 Tolga: Distro suggestion for Bill to test
49:27 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
50:38 End
Bill 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 sourcecode use policies
29:14 Beginner-friendly Cachy Linux
34:33 Valve: Linux overtook MacOS as the preferred platform for gaming on Steam
37:37 Linux releases one of the largest kernel releases ever
42:41 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:56 End
Bill 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 installing Linux distributions
19:23 Phil: Pop!_OS and Wayland
22:56 Bhikhu: Linux antivirus recommendation
26:45 George: Foreign language support
28:16 George: Old Android podcast apps
29:53 George: Disk encryption when moving from Windows to Linux
33:33 George: Distrosea to try Linux distributions
37:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:04 Submit your contributions for year end review
41:40 End
Three 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 mentions
33:29 Ubuntu MATE
35:50 Pop!OS
38:40 Fedora
42:19 Enlive
43:00 Zorin
51:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
52:30 End
We 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 Cinnamon on Tablet/Laptop
07:00 Ubuntu moves from X window manager to Wayland
07:56 Liz seems very upset
18:30 Troy: Connecting Linux to Google Drive
21:31 Bhikhu: Archiving show notes
27:60 Jack: Partition formatting
32:10 Bhiku: Desktop environment missed
37:55 Reid: Not Ubuntu MATE but still good
42:48 George from Tulsa: Follow up on 'green' LG Gram Laptop
44:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:52 End
We'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 Podcast Episode 338
03:41 Bill is getting ready for the Deepin Desktop on Ubuntu
05:16 Definition: Utility software
06:08 Command line utilities
09:24 Graphical utilities
11:57 System tools
15:19 System administration
16:09 Software package installers and package formats
23:31 Accessories
30:60 Third party utilities
39:48 ChatGPT or AI utilities?
42:41 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:27 End
Listener 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 - Live distributions and persistence
42:11 Sean: Recording the podcast
48:50 Sean: Qubit torrent client, alternative shell, spinning drives with needles
57:02 George: Linux antivirus
61:38 Phil: Syncing with Google Drive
64:29 Puppies!
68:12 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:23 End
We 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 desktop
26:03 The Cinnamon desktop
27:48 The MATE Desktop
32:09 The XFCE desktop
34:25 The LXDE desktop
37:23 The Budgie desktop
40:43 The Pantheon desktop
44:17 The Deepin desktop
45:49 The most modern desktop environment
50:20 The choice is yours
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53:13 End
Lots 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 tablets
27:51 Bhikhu: Wear leveling and TRIM in SSD drives
28:25 Rich suggested the Framework
32:52 George from Tulsa wrote about our episode 442 on Kubuntu
39:01 Phil: Retro gaming adventure on POP!_OS
44:32 Next: Desktop environments
46:08 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:04 End
Bill 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 the installation
27:13 Proprietary video drivers
28:08 Additional updates and software
30:21 Learning curve
30:53 Documentation
32:05 Other first impressions
33:07 Kubuntu podcast
34:21 Upcoming episode on Desktop Environments
38:11 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
39:14 End
We 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 Linux?
22:34 Liam: On the Synology suggestion from George and a follow-up question
27:55 Bhiku: Ad blocking
30:17 Chris: Low-end tablet suggestion
35:25 Ambrose: Wear leveling
40:38 George: Follow-up on the LG Gram
42:43 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:37 End
Question: 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, Microsoft Edge
14:48 Email clients: Thunderbird, Evolution, Geary, Mutt, Claws Mail
16:26 Office Suites: WPS Office for Linux, LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE
21:35 Note taking: Joplin, RedNoteBook, Zim, Simplenote
25:37 Music Players: Lollypop, Clementine, Audacious, DeaDBeeF, Rhythmbox, VLC, Amarok, Musique
30:15 Video Players: VLC, SMPlayer, Miro, MPV Player, Gnome Videos, Dragon Player, Xine Multimedia Engine, Deepin Movie
32:51 Recording audio: Audacity, Recorder, Sound Recorder, Ardour, MusE
35:43 Recording video: OBS Studio, Shotcut
38:37 Games: Xonotic, Warsow, SuperTuxCart, Assault Cube, 0 A.D., The Battle for Wesnoth, Dota 2(requires Steam), Team Fortress 2(requires Steam), FreeCiv, Alien Arena
43:47 What is YOUR favorite application?
44:34 Software recommendation: Discord
47:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:13 End
Listener 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, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:28 End
We 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 update
06:40 Shownotes links list
08:55 What kind of information is collected from within Windows?
10:30 What you agree to... before you even begin using Windows
17:42 We respect your privacy but we reserve all rights to distribute what we've collected
18:55 Agreements within agreements
19:47 Is this privacy? You agree to let them collect, use and disclose your personal information
21:28 We use the data we collected to update and improve our products...
22:34 ... combine collected data with data collected from other Microsoft products and from third party sources for 'ligitimate purposes'
23:04 It's an ad platform!
23:49 EULA catch 22
25:42 How do you get a refund if you decline the agreement and don't use the software?
28:06 Buy computers with Linux pre-installed. Avoid the mess.
32:41 You don't realize how much information you are giving away!
33:27 It's not just Microsoft...
34:60 Leakage of specific information about YOU and WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
35:33 Automated Content Recognition (ACR)
36:16 The EULA that allows your television to spy on you
40:07 It goes beyond information about you. It includes screen captures of what is on your screen!
41:26 What if you use your smart TV as a monitor?
46:02 It's not just whether you have anything to hide.
47:41 Software to help protect you.
55:56 What is your opinion or experience on privacy?
56:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
57:54 End
In 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, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
23:09 End
Question: 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 Can Linux Be Free?
02:16 The question: Free isn't a valid business model. How can open source software be provided at no charge?
04:12 Microsoft's business model
06:07 Google's business model
06:32 The Killed By Google list
07:40 Add-ons and 'crapware' to provide some missing features in Windows
11:14 Offering free software is not unusual
11:44 Examples of free Linux distributions backed by businesses with solid revenue models
14:12 How open source software features are made available for other open source software to adopt
17:13 Why Linux is not going away!
18:53 Linux provides significant value to its users
22:06 Not everything that's free is bad
25:59 Switching to Linux is much like switching to macOS, Windows, or ChromeOS
26:47 Linux fights planned hardware obsolescence
28:29 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
29:30 End
Lots 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: Feedback on accessibility software
27:27 Phil: Running .exe files on Linux natively
32:55 George from Tulsa: Inspired to purchase a 2-in-1 computer
41:48 Chris also commented on Larry's new toy
44:11 Daniel: A topic for a future show.
49:04 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
50:32 End
In 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 Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome to Linux! Pt6 - Accessibility Software
02:47 Accessibility Software
05:46 Accessibility software is available for all Linux distributions
06:25 Examples here are from Ubuntu MATE
07:37 JAWS: A proprietary screen reader example from Windows
11:50 How expensive is it?
16:21 Lend us your expertise: Contact us to correct our misinterpretations
19:09 Definition: Accessibility software
22:08 Keyboard shortcuts and settings
26:07 Enable accessibility at the login screen
27:05 Orca screenreader
29:43 Onboard onscreen keyboard
31:39 Magnus screen magnifier
33:17 Additional settings in the Control Center
34:45 Open Dyslexic
36:26 Other settings
39:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
40:41 End
My 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 Going Linux #433 · Run Ubuntu MATE On A 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
00:60 5 Steps To Configure The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i With It's Stylus Using Ubuntu MATE
03:36 How to map the stylus correctly for different screen orientations
04:14 1. Determine the names of the touch-enabled hardware
05:37 2. Determine the coordinate map for each device
08:05 3. Create on-screen buttons
09:47 4. Create the panel buttons
12:21 5. Enable the on-screen keyboard
14:15 Bonus step: Configure the stylus hardware buttons
16:34 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
17:34 End
Larry 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 had a suggestion
32:44 Advait: Also suggested a distribution for Bill to try
42:22 The distribution suggestions we make for new users to Linux are also full-featured distributions for the experienced Linux user.
46:02 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:09 End
Bill 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 Support for Snaps and Flatpacks
15:02 Installing additional software from Software Boutique
17:20 Installing additional software managers from the Software Boutique
18:46 Some of the most popular software selections available
20:16 The apps Bill installs first
26:07 The apps Larry installs first
33:26 The book: Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications
39:01 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
40:09 End
Bill 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 MATE
31:22 David: My experience with Pop_OS!
38:48 Lyman: Show idea and a request
44:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:36 End
Bill 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
09:32 No FAX required
10:50 Comparison of Linux vs. Windows or macOS experience
12:13 LibreOffice
16:58 MS Office Online is crippled
18:56 Paid vs. free Office apps
22:59 GIMP to crop and straighten pictures of ID and other cards
27:09 Tips for job seekers
28:53 Summary
34:08 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:06 End
Sean 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, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
22:59 End
We 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
22:06 Adding software
26:22 Don't choose the Internet first when searching for software
29:18 Congratulations! You are now running Linux
29:37 Spend time with the community for guidance
30:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
31:22 End
In 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 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:27 End
You 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?
06:03 Our Ubuntu MATE books
07:17 Pre-configured yet flexible
07:39 The expected utilities
07:53 Some of the unexpected utilities
08:20 Full-featured productivity and document management applications
08:38 Entertainment applications
08:49 Built-in security
09:27 Modern and full-featured
10:19 Summary
11:50 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
12:54 End
We 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 Promotion to 'Engineer Minion'
32:23 JackDeth: Flameshot!
36:37 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
37:35 End
We 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 sudo
13:46 Help is provided right in the Operating System
15:32 top
16:07 Software packages and package managers
23:38 Universal software packaging formats (analogous to ‘portable apps’ on Windows
33:56 Summary
34:30 Which Linux distribution should I start with?
39:13 Book: Using Ubuntu MATE And Its Applications: 22.04 LTS Edition
42:34 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:37 End
We 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 and comments on episode 421
18:39 Troy: Linux on Asus computers
25:12 Troy: Elementary news
35:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:24 End
We 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
19:21 Advait: Help for Bill
20:30 Ambrose: A problem with backups
32:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:45 End
The 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 Get the latest updates
19:22 Default and additional applications
20:18 Flatpack support
21:58 Theme and user interface
24:06 Additional features
25:58 A distribution designed to get out of your way
27:15 Privacy, updates, and will Bill keep it?
30:17 Try it!
32:00 Rating: 11 out of 10!
33:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
34:33 End
Are 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: Contact apps for Linux
19:17 Paul: Transitioning from Windows to Linux
23:18 David: Why Linux has so much better display clarity than Windows
28:58 Bill: Really needs some handholding to switch
41:09 Application: Brightness Controller 2.0
44:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:28 End
Many 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 keyboard shortcuts
07:20 Meta or Super Keys
09:54 Shortcuts for applications
15:12 A note on exceptions and special cases
17:43 Shortcuts for managing windows
24:54 Shortcuts to move windows on the screen
27:34 Desktop shortcuts
34:03 Compiz Effects shortcuts
38:10 Summary
42:24 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:26 End
We 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, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
59:57 End
We 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 Feedback
02:47 Former co-host of the Going Linux Podcast, Tom, has passed away.
08:18 Knightwise: Remembering Tom
09:07 Bhikhu: File permissions
13:03 Highlander: Bootloader customizations
15:36 Admin: Feedback for Jim
19:21 Bhikhu: About distributions for different types of users
27:45 Jack: Address books for Linux
32:09 Michael: Sound level dropping with Orca
37:26 Scott: Should I be distro hopping?
43:13 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:19 End
In 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-installed?
14:34 Which desktop environment?
15:51 Which package format and package manager?
16:45 Which display servers?
17:38 Then what makes Linux Linux?
19:04 The choice is yours to choose what works for you
20:50 Ubuntu MATE is a great place to start
25:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
27:20 End
This 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 upstream?
09:04 John: in Dallas has a Virtual Box error message
11:29 LaGaspa Commented on a Listener Feedback episode
13:35 Brad is going Linux, literally, with the Framework laptop
18:07 Jim needs help with file permissions
23:42 Stefan: Wine and astronomy programs
25:48 Bill has an issue with his Samsung Printer
28:03 Bikhu: Re episode 413 - Screen Switching on Ubuntu MATE
31:38 Hilander has Win-Kex operational
34:48 Mark provided a suggestion for distro to review or Bill to distro hop and give report
35:43 App pick: App Outlet
41:16 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:13 End
In 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, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
11:57 End
Bill’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 AppImage
41:10 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:49 End
We 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 Anonymous: The problem with dark themes and Firefox
32:35 Daniel: ubuntu.com is not accessible
35:26 Greg: A new Linux distro
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41:55 End
One 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 on Linux - Native alternatives
06:01 A second way of using office on Linux - Online office suites
07:48 Our third way to use Office on Linux - WINE
13:31 The fourth way to run Office on Linux - Office Online
21:26 Summary
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23:41 End
Bill 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 browser do you use?
36:25 Door: LessPass password manager
39:33 Jaan: Pinebook Pro positive update
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41:51 End
There 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 KeePass
10:31 KeePassXC
15:57 KeePassX
17:30 1Password
19:55 Our recommendation: BitWarden
21:07 Why use a password manager?
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25:36 End
Our 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
11:39 Michael: Buying a Linux laptop
15:48 Carlos: Garuda Linux
19:05 Highlander: WTF moment
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28:35 End
Our 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
02:58 Pinebook pro
05:23 Tim: Experiences with using the Pinebook Pro
06:18 Is the Pinebook Pro a viable low-cost laptop for anyone?
06:59 Pinebook Pro quirks and limitations
08:21 Why does the Pinebook Pro work for me?
09:21 It's great for using when traveling
09:59 About the OS and software
11:17 About the hardware and accessories
13:05 Summary: Limited and slow, maybe a Chromebook alternative
15:21 Stacey: A review of Pine's customer support
17:18 Ordering the Pinebook Pro
18:13 Unboxing the Pinebook Pro
18:40 Attempting to get support from Pine
21:08 Finding a fix without any help from Pine
22:12 A scorned customer
23:07 Our final words on the Pinebook Pro
34:03 End
Larry 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 Internet connection
17:32 Frugal Computer Guy: Linux command line tutorials
21:16 Mark: Experiences with music streaming
26:50 Ken: Microsoft invading Raspian
31:06 David: A suggestion for a show on music library players for Linux
33:19 Rainy: Feedback on music players
36:17 Ken: Linux-compatible computers
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46:40 End
Creating 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 macOS
06:37 Buringing a CD/DVD on Linux
07:27 Drive type and media type considerations
09:25 Use the 'verify' feature as you burn a disc
09:53 Creating bootable USB media on Windows
11:40 Creating bootable USB media on macOS
14:36 Creating bootable USB media on Linux using Disks
16:26 Other methods Unetbootin, RPI-imager, Rufus
18:53 Conclusion
20:06 What about macs with the M1 chip?
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22:16 End
Updates 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' story
21:19 Liz: Laptops for Linux
25:51 Daniel: VLC in a Slackware-based distro
27:19 Ken: Linux-compatible computers
34:28 Hilander: Trusted programs update
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39:35 End
We are pleased to say we are in an excellent place with music streaming on Linux. For the most part all of the services we reviewed worked really well.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #402 · Streaming Music Services and Linux
00:55 A rough start to 2021
01:58 Bill buys a new computer
05:17 Star Citizen
06:43 Streaming music services
08:50 Select streaming music services
11:53 Spotify
15:50 Deezer and Stitcher
24:01 Napster
28:21 Qobuz
35:12 Amazon Music Unlimited
38:47 Youtube Music
43:16 Tidal
52:29 Apple Music
55:20 Final conclusion
57:40 Pro tip
59:50 Streaming radio services
61:40 Do these services support artist who aren't in it for the money?
65:11 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
66:16 End
From creepy behavior online to media server updates to suggestions on mobile phones on Linux, file permissions, Pulse Audio, PDFs, and computer hardware designed for Linux, we have it all in this first episode of 2021!
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #401 · Listener Feedback
01:32 Bill: Star Citizen
03:26 We're on Amazon Music and on Spotify
06:01 Larry upgrades to Ubuntu MATE 20.10
08:42 Ken: Open Media Vault update
10:15 Daniel: Future topic - mobile phone accessibility with Linux
16:14 Hilander: Creeped out!
24:36 Jim: Ubuntu file permissions change on backup and restore
32:02 Rafael: About Spotify
33:14 James: Using Bluetooth speakers with ALSA instead of Pulse Audio
39:01 Liz: Feedback on PDF documents
40:36 Liz: Feedback on Manjaro and buying hardware for Linux
47:03 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
48:24 End
Stories from our listener minions help us to celebrate our milestone 400th episode! From chocolate chip cookies to to accessibility on Arch, we have something of interest to many.
Episode 400 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #400 · Listener Experiences
01:47 Distrohopping update
05:36 Going Linux podcast history
06:26 Celebrating 400 with you, our listeners
07:60 George: Chocolate chip cookie
09:46 Gus: Got hooked in middle school
13:23 Paul: 3 tips for Linux beginners
21:06 Anonymous: Search tool
22:55 Rod: Ripping DVDs
25:47 Dan: Can you use a touchscreen with Linux?
32:51 Daniel: Arch supports accessibility out of the box
36:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
37:10 End
Our distro hopper looks like the hopping has stopped for the moment. We talk about upgrading, what's new in Ubuntu MATE 20.10, speeding up searches, software alternatives, mounting drives, and warnings about LibreOffice
Episode 399 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #399 · Listener Feedback
01:05 Distrohopping: Bill is STILL using Manjaro!
01:34 Larry will upgrade to Ubuntu MATE 20.10
02:10 The most significant difference is Cheese is replaced with Webcamoid
03:57 Andy: Speeding up search on Linux
11:41 Mark: Alternative to DVD Shrink
16:30 Kelly: Editing and managing photos in Linux
17:31 Vince: Mounting drives using Gnome Disks
20:55 Daniel: Why do we have 3 feeds?
26:08 David: A warning about LibreOffice
35:02 Submit your contributions for Episode 400!
37:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:27 End
In our second of two parts on editing and managing photos on Linux we describe a few additional applications for you to try. We share what they do but the trying is up to you! We also reveal what we are doing for our 400th episode.
Episode 398 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #398 · Edit and manage photos on Linux Pt. 2
01:30 Microsoft is driving Bill insane with forced updates
06:48 Forced install of Edge browser
08:30 Our 400th show!
09:58 Editing and managing photos on Linu part 2
11:15 Shotwell
12:14 Pix
12:58 Gwenview
13:38 Digikam
15:40 Darktable
16:40 Entangle
19:29 Try different applications for yourself
20:01 Gimp, Glimpse, Eye of MATE, gThumb, RawTherapee, Showfoto, KPhotoAlbum, LXImage
23:09 What's in store for our 400th show? It's all about you!
24:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
25:55 End
We answer questions about problems receiving the podcast, SSH, printers, browsers and more. We also discuss photography and the new major computer brands selling computers pre-installed with Linux.
Episode 397 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #397 · Listener Feedback
01:14 Linux pre-installed expands to major-brand, high-end systems
08:59 Al: Problems with the podcast
11:20 Troy: Unable to play podcast
11:56 Paul: Similar issues
14:23 Joshua: Fun with SSH
18:34 James: Linux printers
23:19 Frank: fstab (file system table)
24:16 Ken Vivaldi browser
29:16 Ken: Dissaproval of Linux Mint
35:43 Sam: Password Managers
37:08 George: Manjaro Cinnamon
51:46 Troy: Photography app Entangle
54:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
55:47 End
Want to know what applications are available on Linux for managing, viewing, modifying, and organizing photos? We talk about a few of them on this, the first of at least two parts.
Episode 396 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #396 · Edit and manage photos on Linux Pt. 1
00:59 Bill is still using Manjaro
01:47 Problem with PDFs
04:49 The world of photography
07:43 Linux applications for viewing, modifying, and organizing photos
08:18 Getting photos into your computer
09:24 Viewing and organizing photos in Linux
09:39 Shotwell
10:30 Digikam
12:46 gThumb
14:25 Piwigo
20:35 gwenview
22:03 Gnome photos
25:09 Definition of terms
28:03 Applications for editing photos on Linux
28:17 Rawtherapee
33:13 Darktable
40:49 More terms
42:58 fotoxx
48:08 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:14 End
Bill is still on Manjaro! The Ubuntu MATE Guide is now available online. We answer questions about MeWe, dual booting, fresh install, replacing a sheet feed scanner, System76, Crossover, and LibreOffice spell check.
Episode 395 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #395 · Listener Feedback
01:09 Ubuntu MATE Guide available online
03:34 Bill pauses his distrohopping, explores Vivaldi browser on Manjaro
06:49 Daniel: Help with MeWe and screen reader
08:55 George: Thank you
09:38 George: Dual booting for Mike
16:06 Nathan: Fresh Install
21:24 David: Replacing a sheet feed scanner
25:46 Reid: System76 and Thinkpads
31:25 David: Manjaro and Crossover
33:51 Tim: LibreOffice spellcheck not working on Manjaro on Pinebook Pro
35:56 Next episode
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38:16 End
Bill searches for a non-Debian-based distribution that is suitable for Linux newcomers. He finds one in Manjaro!
Episode 394 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #394 · Manjaro Linux Overview
01:51 Rolling release
04:02 An Arch-based distribution for new Linux users
05:46 Windows vs. Manjaro on Dell Latitude 5450
10:13 Performance comparison after installation
13:09 The promise of perpetual upgrades
13:59 Installing Manjaro
14:44 The updates
16:56 Compared with other distros best for new Linux users
17:37 Default browser (Midori)
19:12 Manjaro Hello (Welcome)
21:30 Obtaining and installing software
24:12 Universal package format support
27:57 The community support
29:49 Manjaro: New user distro
32:25 A note on hybrid graphics
35:20 Overall: 'Thumbs up'
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39:04 End
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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55:20 End
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
29:10 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:18 End
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
47:56 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
48:54 End
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
33:07 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
34:17 End
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
44:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:17 End
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?
102:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
103:41 End
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
69:30 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
70:50 End
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
27:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
28:21 End
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
67:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:13 End
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
27:33 Tech community in 2019
30:12 Open source in 2019
38:07 Bill gets another raise in pay
39:23 Microsoft: The open source company
42:29 Making money with open source
46:23 2019: The beginning of the grand move to the open source model for software development
47:50 Listener feedback: Ken
49:31 Listener feedback: Lymon
52:15 Podcast recommendations
61:09 Application picks
69:02 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
70:09 End
Bill is back on Zorin after a brief diversion to Mint 19.3. He gives us a mini review of Elementary OS and compares the MATE desktop with the Pantheon desktop. We read your feedback on SSL certificates, software license agreements, accessibility, and computer hardware.
Episode 383 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #383 · Listener Feedback
01:00 Bill switches back to Zorin
01:52 Elementary mini-review
03:57 Comparing Ubuntu MATE and Elementary with Pantheon
10:41 Stefan: SSL certificate issues.
19:51 Carlos: Software licenses and WPS Office
24:38 Michael: For Linux users who also use Orca
30:04 Rossi: Huawei laptops
34:09 Troy: Asked our opinion on a Dell XPS
52:48 2019: The year of the Linux desktop
54:06 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
55:11 End
After a discussion about distro hopping, we wrap up our series on switching to Linux from Windows by discussing how to get updates, additional drivers, the kernel, finding and installing sowtware, and personalizing your computer.
Episode 382 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #382 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 3
01:56 3rd Edition of 'Using Ubuntu MATE and its Applications'
02:52 Linux Mint 19.03 beta testing
03:54 ElementaryOS
05:32 Manjaro
06:18 Zorin Lite
07:57 Martin Wimpress' comments on distro hoppers
17:27 Switching from Windows and upgrading to Linux
17:51 Now that you have Linux installed...
18:33 Getting updates
20:35 Additional drivers
21:55 What is a kernel?
23:04 Finding and installing new software applications
24:56 Personalized settings
25:49 Experiment and let us know what you did
26:57 Thank you
27:12 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
28:18 End
We describe how to generate a file with your computer's specifications. Our listeners comment on Zorin, suggest Feren, rebel against 'the man', rage against paying for SSL certs, and find videos. They also provide considerations for making live USB sticks, and give us a password manager review.
Episode 381 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #381 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:12 Raymond: Comments on Zorin
01:30 Craig: Topic suggestions
02:20 Ken: Comments on Zorin
08:25 Michael: Getting computer specifications
11:04 John: Has no Internet on Virtual Box
13:41 Lee: Suggests Feren OS
14:08 Hilander: A small rebellion
15:59 Kelvin: You should never have to pay for an SSL certificate
17:16 George: 'Going Windows' podcast
19:19 Joshua: Review of Bitwarden
24:59 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
26:04 End
In our second episode dedicated to upgrading from Windows to Linux we describe how to create installation media from Windows, macOS, and Linux, booting from a USB device, making the right setup selections, and getting updates.
Episode 380 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #380 · Switching from Windows to Linux-Part 2
00:15 Introduction
01:06 Larry solves the issue with his bluetooth headset
03:40 Switching to Linux
04:16 Installing Linux
04:24 To dual-boot or not to dual-boot
06:35 Download the ISO file
07:32 Creating a bootable USB drive
08:31 Four important steps to complete before installing Linux
11:10 Easy installation for new users
12:11 Booting from the USB drive
12:45 Try before you install
13:33 Starting the installation of Linux
13:55 User name and computer name
15:02 Considerations for dual booting
16:17 Password
17:36 Connect to the Internet and download updatings during installation
19:44 Restart
21:07 In part 3: installing applications and customizing Linux
22:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
23:55 End
After some audio issues with Apple Podcasts, we have new URLs for our feeds. We get an update on Zorin and ZFS from Bill, on FreeOffice from a listener, suggestions for testing another distribution, and we solve some listener problems.
Episode 379 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #379 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:84 Apple drops the Going Linux Podcast
06:56 Zorin update
20:25 Bill tries ZFS
25:61 David: Try Makulu Linux
29:36 John: No Internet problem
32:84 Michael: A problem with Bluetooth
37:37 George: A report on SoftMake FreeOffice
41:53 Tila: Skidmap SSH vulerability on Linux
44:68 Koree: How to reset a forgotten password
48:86 Stefan: Google Chrome and telemetry
53:59 Michael: Volume is dropping
55:24 Tim: Thanks for the switchers episode
56:43 Göran: Feedback on random numbers
59:21 Michael: Python and Pluma
65:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
65:27 End
Our review of of Zorin OS includes a give-away of one copy of Zorin Ultimate.
Episode 378 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #378 · Zorin Review
00:15 Introduction
01:47 Zorin Ultimate contest winner
05:33 Bill's new hobby
08:50 Zorin Review
09:33 Core vs. Ultimate
10:35 Is the Core version of Zorin crippled?
16:44 Any issues installing or running Zorin?
20:10 What about installing software applications?
22:45 Customizing the Zorin Desktop
24:37 Anything else we need to know about Zorin?
27:49 The overview
32:01 Bill's final rating of Zorin
33:02 What is the price of Zorin Ultimate?
36:09 What about upgrading to the next LTS?
40:39 Free educational version
42:43 Accessibility features of Zorin
46:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
48:43 End
Our first giveaway. In this episode: hidden gems, Banshee abandoned, FreeOffice issues, back to Ubuntu MATE for accessibility, and NTP and hardware clock.
Episode 377 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #377 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:54 Going Linux Giveaway
07:50 James: Hidden Gems
09:05 Liferea to replace gPodder
09:45 Media Players
14:02 Geneology
15:18 Project Management
17:09 George: Banshee support
18:14 David: FreeOffice issues
22:09 George: 25,000 points
24:09 Michael: Moving back to Ubuntu MATE
28:23 Greg: Computer clock solution
32:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:27 End
In today's show we start a series on how to switch from Windows and upgrade to Linux. We break the process down into easy steps.
Episode 376 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #376 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 1
00:15 Introduction
01:03 Distrohopping: Zorin OS
11:58 How to switch
14:23 Browsers
19:09 Office Suites
22:58 Define: Snap and Flatpack
25:20 Entertainment and communication
28:21 Why do people switch from Windows to Linux?
41:50 What's in part two of this series?
45:17 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:19 End
In this episode, we have several questions about accessibility in Linux applications, we discuss a couple of cross-platform office suites that provide a bit better compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats, and we discuss problems and solutions for Ubuntu, Barrier, video and privacy and security. Lastly, we comment on Linux Journal's goodbye.
Episode 375 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #375 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:55 Tugboat
10:00 Distrohopping: MX Linux
14:31 FreeOffice
25:37 Michael: Running Slint
32:51 Highlander: Errors and resolutions
35:39 Jim: Ubuntu problems
38:57 Juan: Barrier/Synergy question
43:25 Mike: Video capture question
45:52 Benjamin: MATE Applet Panel and Orca question 41:10 George: 'Windows Gone' - an issue of privacy and security
57:30 Daniel: gPodder accessibility frustrations
58:56 James: A question on Bashee
62:51 JackDeth: This sucks!
67:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:14 End
We've heard a lot about them, but what ARE Snaps, Flatpaks, and AppImages? What do they do for us? Which should we use?
Episode 374 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #374 · Snaps, Flatpaks and Appimages
00:15 Introduction
00:53 Distrohopping: Fedora Silverblue
09:02 Snaps, Flatpaks, and AppImages
12:47 Snaps
13:46 Terms defined
16:15 Advantages of Snaps
17:42 Flatpaks
19:07 Is Flatpak a container technology?
22:05 AppImages
25:53 Which one should I use?
31:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
32:40 End
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
59:00 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
60:12 End
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
57:01 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
58:08 End
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?
69:16 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
79:41 End
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
37:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
39:01 End
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
68:00 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:04 End
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
37:16 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:21 End
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
32:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:42 End
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
50:17 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:18 End
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
57:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
58:43 End
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
27:46 Where to get started
31:38 Distrowatch.com
34:50 Future Back to Basics episodes
36:20 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
37:18 End
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'
48:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
52:29 End
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
22:12 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
23:11 End
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!!!
55:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
57:32 End
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
29:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
31.03 End
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
39:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
40:51 End
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, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
53:10 End
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
23:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
24:20 End
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
44:45 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:58 End
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
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
47:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:25 End
We look at switching from Windows to Linux in this first of two parts.
Episode 353 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #353 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 1
00:15 Introduction
02:21 Extensive show notes links
08:11 Why would I want to ditch Windows if it's working for me?
28:19 Things to look at before you ditch Windows.
34:16 What do you do after you've selected a distribution of Linux to install?
41:48 How can I try it out before I install Linux?
47:24 Before you install, back up everything!
59:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
60:36 End
We start with a critical voice mail from Lester. We also have comments on our review of Linux Mint, discussions of Lexmark's lack of support for its printers on Linux, how to provide remote support, increasing swap and boot partitions and more.
Episode 352 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #352 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
0:20 Lester: Pinguy review was too critical
07:05 Cogoman: Mint 19 experiences
21:07 Ken: Comments on the Mint review
26:11 Paul: Hello from Ankara
35:27 John: Failure to reboot
41:45 Josh: An idea for the Lexmark printer
43:50 David: A work-around for the Lexmark
47:59 George: Backing Up iOS on Linux
50:24 Jim: Remote connections
54:59 Preston: Podcasting advice
63:29 Michael Installing Linux without Wifi
67:51 Michael: Coconut Linux
69:57 Paul: Increasing swap and boot partitions size
74:35 Sean: Guildwars tip for Bill
85:36 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
86:28 End
We review Pinguy Linux, release 18.04.
Episode 351 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #351 · Review of Pinguy 18.04
00:15 Introduction
00:55 The Windows update prevents Bill's machine from booting into Linux, delays our recording
02:38 Guild Wars 2 on Linux
05:21 Pinguy review
09:15 Website looks nice but 'help' section needs a bit of updating
10:03 The developer is responsive
13:01 The 3.2GB ISO image is HUGE!
13:42 Some of the included software
16:29 Not for everyone
19:01 Pinguy relies on a lot of PPAs
21:04 OK for some
21:32 Desktop: A heavily modified Gnome with lots of extensions
22:11 Best Practice: Lean toward Standard vs. Custom functionality, customizations should add value
23:48 Slow, even on powerful hardware
25:57 Theme is not consistent
27:29 Needs a lot of polish
28:16 Could be more intuitive, discoverable
30:28 Bill's suggestions
35:23 Larry's suggestions
37:36 Pinguy needs more help
39:54 Summary
42:11 MRP Tech Podcast
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44:54 End
Bill has not yet switched from Linux Mint. The eBook version of 'Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications- Ubuntu MATE 18.04 Edition' is now available. In this episode, Tom can now suspend, Dan reveals how on-site repair really works, James has a paperweight, and much more.
Episode 350 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #350 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:54 Bill is still using Linux Mint
04:19 2nd edition eBook now available
05:45 Tom: Found a solution to his suspend problem
10:34 Dan: About big-name machine on-sit repairs
14:11 Paul: First experience with Linux Mint 19
20:52 Stefan: Backing up an iPad on Linux
27:10 James: Lexmark x9575 Linux compatibility
31:04 James: A new Debian variant and MS Skype
38:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
39:25 End
Bill reviews Linux Mint 19 and discusses the Good the Bad and the Ugly. Well, there's really no Ugly. We compare it with Ubuntu MATE 18.04 and render a final verdict on which we'd recommend.
Episode 349 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #349 · Linux Mint 19 Tara
00:15 Introduction
11:21 Linux Mint 19
13:10 Working around Alienware problems
17:01 The Good
17:27 Update Center
23:02 Welcome screen
24:01 Comparing Linux Mint 19 with Ubuntu MATE 18.04
35:56 Out-of-the-box support for Flatpack but not for Snap
36:53 Cinnamon
37:57 Mint 19 feels noticably slower
44:07 Mint uses more memory
45:58 Final verdict
49:59 Software pick: ClamTK
50:40 Bonus tip: Be careful out there!
53:03 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
54:36 End
We receive feedback on previous Listener Feedback episodes, including feedback for Bill on his issues with his Alienware computer. Joe wants to relive his childhood.
Episode 348 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #348 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:46 Bill has a 32bit vs. 64bit battle
05:31 Larry's Dell support call goes horribly wrong
06:55 Paul: Recording Discord
09:23 Daniel: Bad news
11:17 Paul: Linux Mint 19 is coming
15:56 Oscar: Linux on Windows
19:31 Troy: Re: Episode 346
21:53 Greg: Episode 344 feedback
25:15 Serge: Episode 346 Alienware
26:35 Thomas: Regarding Alienware problems
27:22 Serge: Episode 346 Discord for Daniel
30:39 Joe: Relive my childhood through bbs
34:32 P Durao: I’ve got a stupid difficult machine as well
37:19 Mario: Feedback from Listener Feedback #346
40:07 Tom: Ubuntu MATE Acer Laptop BIOS
48:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:45 End
Much of what we discussed in our last user experience episode used the terminal. This episode covers some of the basics of using the terminal. It's not as intimidating as it might seem at first.
Episode 347 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #347 · Using the Terminal
00:15 Introduction
00:43 Terminal basics
02:00 The terminal
04:49 Installing applications
08:17 lshw to display your system info
09:43 inxi to display your system info
11:23 Easter eggs
12:34 Upgrade distribution releases
13:48 Determine if an application is available to install
15:59 Discover what a command does
19:14 Not as difficult as it seems
20:33 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
21:30 End
Bill needs some help! Listeners share tips and help for other listeners. George asks for a book. Daniel has problems writing to disk.
Episode 346 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #346 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:21 Bill asks the minions for help
10:51 Another reason users switch from Windows to Linux!
13:22 Daniel: Discord is not accessible
15:46 George: May I please have a book?
24:04 Tom: Championing freedom and fostering success in the land of Linux!
25:15 Hilander: Getting Fedora video working
27:22 Leonid: Compare distros and desktops
29:40 Göran: Advice on Garmin GPSs
31:45 Rick: Help for Mike
33:14 Mathias: Help for Joshua on file ownership
35:52 Daniel: Trying to write to disk
38:13 Aaron: Installing software on Linux
42:51 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:13 End
In Linux there are methods of installing software, from source code by compiling and installing, or through software packages and package managers. There are newer forms of installing software, for example using portable app installers like Appimage, Snap or Flatpak. In this episode we describe the common methods of installing applications on Debian-based distributions.
Episode 345 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my!
00:15 Introduction
00:39 Ubuntu MATE 18.04 LTS released
02:30 Debian-based Packages explained by 'minion' Ken Leyba
We have feedback on the Discord package, the Linux In The Hamshack Podcast, Linux hardware, Linux maintenance, file permissions, and more!.
Episode 344 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #344 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:02 We've remembered how to record!
02:45 Ubuntu MATE Guide for release 18.04
05:45 David: Update from a year ago
07:59 Michael: Comment on Discord
09:46 Ken: LIHS Podcast
11:22 Michael: Stores selling Linux computers
26:01 Greg: Linux Maintenance
28:28 Frank: Compiling from source
31:58 David: Garmin GPS compatible with Linux
33:20 Serge: Portable VeraCrypt for Linux
34:45 Paul: About AntennaPod
35:16 Michael: Feedback on feedback
36:58 Joshua: File permissions
42:46 ThisHostingRocks: Shameless plug
44:23 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:17 End
Support for high-resolution computer displays (HiDPI or 4K displays) is still being perfected. Not all Linux distributions provide settings that behave well in high-resolution mode -- and most are somewhat clunky. With the 18.04 release, the Ubuntu MATE team is releasing a utility for the MATE desktop that automatically can detect your 4K display and set the appropriate screen scaling for you.
Episode 343 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #343 · HiDPI Auto-detection in Ubuntu MATE
00:15 Introduction
00:50 Alone again, naturally.
01:52 Adjusting for 4K on Linux
02:54 High-resolution scaling limitations
04:15 The best HiDPI Linux Desktops (until now)
04:40 Ubuntu MATE's auto-detection and auto-adjust settings
05:26 Choosing a HiDPI resolution
06:56 Adjusting Ubuntu MATE's new HiDPI settings
08:32 Hope for the future of high-resolution support on Linux
09:01 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
10:00 End
Serge provides multiple suggestions for replacing Skype. Jim describes some mobile AntennaPod issues, Greg discusses powering off by force, Norm suggests Mail-In-A-Box, Emilio asks about a portable VeraCrypt for Linux, Simohamed offers a suggestion and Jack describes how he has Gone Linux.
Episode 342 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #342 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:59 Serge: Multiple suggestions for Skype replacement
02:31 Jim: AntennaPod issues on mobile
05:53 Greg: Power off - by force
08:33 Norm: Mail-In-A-Box
11:50 Simohamed: Episode suggestion
12:31 Emilio: Portable VeraCrypt for Linux?
14:58 Jack: Gone Linux
15:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
18:57 End
Bill takes on a top secret special project. Jeremy recommends a backup solution, Greg removes cruft, George recommends Synology, Daniel asks about our Skype replacement, and more!
Episode 341 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #341 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:54 Internet problems resolved (we hope)
02:06 Jeremy: Backups recommendation
04:44 Greg: Autoremoving cruft
06:19 Greg: That's not an old computer. This is an old computer!
09:34 Scott: FSLint
15:07 Serge: Configuration management suggestion
16:01 Daniel: Replacement for Skype
17:47 George: Synology
19:57 Nigel: Installing Linux applications
22:44 Bill's next project
23:59 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
25:06 End
We discuss security on Linux and provide basic Linux security guidelines. We discuss in more detail, backups, automated software updates and upgrades, and the uncomplicated firewall.
Episode 340 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #340 · Security on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Just you and me
02:04 Overview
03:55 Basic Linux security guidelines
05:39 Backups
07:45 What and where to back-up
11:20 Automating disaster recovery
12:26 Software Updater
15:44 Firewalls
17:01 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
18:49 End
In this episode, we have a lot of interest in Internet filtering and wiping hard drives for privacy. Also, we answer questions about the Linux screen reader, Orca, make recommendations on hardware, and discuss a multiple screen issue.
Episode 339 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #339 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:56 Welcome to the podcast, Bear!
02:14 Daniel: Is Orca included with Linux Mint
06:34 Daniel: New or used limited-budget computer for Linux?
10:43 Alan: Ubuntu 16.04 issue with multiple screens
14:53 Kevin: Command-line access to network-attached storage
19:08 George: Answers for listener questions
25:57 Tony: Privacy on the Internet
26:39 Nathan: Contacting Ikey
28:00 Jim: Ubuntu MATE desktop options and a rant
33:01 Jim: Filtering out adult sites
41:35 Eldon: Fdupes to get rid of duplicate files
42:46 Craig: Hardware for Internet filtering
45:17 Paul: Wiping a hard drive
46:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
48:07 End
Although you can do some basic tweaking out of the box with other operating systems, Linux is infinitely more configurable than macOS or Windows. Sure you can get add-on software to personalize your Windows desktop quite a bit, but most Linux distributions provide the customization tools built right in, with additional utilities just a few clicks away in the software repositories. This episode gives you some ideas as to what can be done with Linux, an operating system that is designed to be customizable.
Episode 338 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #338 · Personalizing Your Linux Desktop
00:15 Introduction
00:54 Show notes include screenshots and details
01:20 Personalizing the Desktop on Linux
02:50 Ubuntu MATE offers pre-configured panel layouts
04:27 Traditional layout
05:17 Contemparary layout
06:41 Redmond layout
07:34 Cupertino layout
08:32 Pantheon layout
09:07 Mutiny layout
09:48 Netbook layout
10:19 Keep personalizing
11:01 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
12:02 End
At the request of our listeners, we provide a few recommendations on various subjects ranging from distributions for a low-powered computer to software to wipe a hard drive.
Episode 337 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #337 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:41 Mike: Comparing files
06:08 Paul: Why the ThinkPad Wifi was not working
08:17 Paul: Wiping a hard drive
10:31 Craig: Recommendation for cheap computer for content filtering
15:49 Ken: Recommendation for Ubuntu MATE vs. Mint
19:10 Chris: Recommendation for configuration management
22:30 Jeff: Back channel connections to Solus
24:41 Justin: Recommendation on a light-weight distribution
38:56 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
40:48 End
In the Going Linux holiday tradition, Bill and Larry review some of the significant happenings during the past year.
Episode 336 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #336 · 2017 Year End Review
00:15 Introduction
02:01 Highlights of 2017
02:57 Ubuntu MATE: Two books and a guide within the distribution.
10:19 Goodbye net neutrality
19:32 The Minion Network begins
22:58 Linux takes over the world!
24:33 Goodbye Linux Journal
28:14 Goodbye AIM
30:01 City of Munich goes back to Windows
35:13 Containers
36:25 Linux malware
39:00 Distrowatch top 10
47:48 Ubuntu leaves Unity for Gnome
51:27 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
52:29 End
The minion network grows! After our break for US Thanksgiving, we get more feedback on popular topics like progress when using the dd command, disk cloning, snap packages, and backups. In addition we get a suggestion on using info, and an alternative link to grsync instructions.
Episode 335 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #335 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:59 Holiday break
01:24 How to join the Minion Network
04:53 Andrei: One installation file alternative
07:51 Greg: Zoneminder
11:33 Greg: Getting help with Linux
13:04 Rai: Snaps and the like
15:29 Craig: DD progress
16:54 Heath: More on DD progress... and minions
18:27 Göran: Even more DD progress
19:19 Ken: Another volunteer minion
20:57 Jeff: Disk cloning
26:53 Ali: A question about Snaps
29:55 Greg: Another minion!
31:10 Mike: Grsync documentation link
31:56 Michael: An alternative link
32:43 Adrian: A minion-written article!
35:12 Paul: Read-only issue
38:26 Simohamed: A topic suggestion
40:18 Scott: Diagonal menus
46:34 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:45 End
This month's feedback includes a lot of commentary on why 64-bit Linux download files are sometimes labeled 'AMD64,' and Whole disk cloning. These appear to be very popular topics. We hear from another hardware hoarder... er... uh... collector. Adrian suggests a 'Minion Network.' There's more. You'll have to listen to get it all!
Episode 334 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #334 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:55 Bill is connected again!
03:48 Logan: Why a 64-bit Linux download is sometimes labeled AMD64
04:10 Ken: Explains AMD64 as well
05:47 Daniel: Explained Intel vs. AMD even more
08:09 Heath: Explains from an instruction set perspective
10:53 Rick: Grsync link is broken
12:04 Barbara: Cloning a drive with dd
15:36 Adrian: Cloning and the 'minion network'
26:14 Adrian: Another hardware hoarder
30:11 Dave: Confused
36:22 Jan: Thanks for the time stamps
36:52 Brune: Using Discord
39:07 John: How about a Patreon page?
41:01 Dennis: Comments on cloning
48:46 Colin: Whole disk cloning
50:02 Andrew: USB write speed
55:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
57:28 End
At a listener's suggestion, we describe three new solutions that try to answer the age-old question, 'Why can Linux distributions not agree on how to install and application?' We describe Snap, AppImage and FlatPak.
Episode 333 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #333 · One Installation File - Many Linux Distributions
00:15 Introduction
00:47 New Book: Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications
01:42 Why can Linux distributions not agree on how to install and application?
03:59 Snaps: Intro
05:31 FlatPaks: Intro
06:14 AppImages: Intro
07:02 Snap
08:58 AppImage
11:06 FlatPak
11:55 More details and how to create packages
12:07 Which should I use?
13:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
14:54 End
An excerpt on accessibility on boot from our new book, 'Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications.' Feedback on whole disk cloning, passwords, encryption, BleachBit on Linux, restarting after a freeze, and drivers. We also have a 'gone Linux' story from Craig.
Episode 332 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #332 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:55 Fun with phones
03:00 Scott: GPartEd for whole disk cloning
05:06 Michael: Which distribution is best for using the Orca screen reader?
19:33 Greg: Linux beta of Password Safe
20:46 Mike: Should I encrypt my backups
27:14 Tom: Recommendations for slide show creation and DVD burning
34:12 John: Bleachbit and autoremove for Linux maintenance
35:58 Paul: Skype alternative and restaring the computer
39:45 Craig: High performance graphics on Linux
45:22 Gone Linux: Craig a 'curiosity' since 1990's has now switched to Linux
49:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:21 End
We discuss backup and disaster recovery options that involve cloning your computer's entire hard drive. We discuss five Linux-based options for cloning hard drives. We make our recommendations of which to use, but we don't quite agree.
Episode 331 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #331 · Whole Disk Cloning on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:51 Podcast 'guests'
03:07 Backup Strategies
04:34 Cloning a hard drive on Linux
06:01 G4L
09:06 dd: Native Linux cloning tool
16:10 Partimage
20:09 Partclone
23:31 Clonezilla
27:20 Our recommendations
28:42 Bye bye Skype
29:30 Hello Discord
34:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:31 End
Our listeners are the BEST! David solves his hard drive issue. Greg wants to know about really old computers. We get show suggestions and questions about such things as secure browsing.
Episode 330 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #330 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:02 David: Hard drive issue was hardware
07:44 Greg: Really REALLY old computers
14:03 Roger: Telegram?
14:46 Kevin: Advice on maintenence on Linux
19:05 Ken: Some show suggestions
21:00 Sean: Linux game review: Xonotic
21:57 Tom: Comments on the podcast
24:02 Greg: Secure browsing on Linux
29:06 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:09 End
If you have a HiDPI screen, like the one on the Dell XPS 13, you may find that it has tiny icons and fonts that make it difficult to use. You can certainly change the resolution on your display to 1920x1080 (1080P) and simply not use its full capabilities but this podcast episode walks you through adjusting the settings to take full advantage of the full resolution of your beautiful 4K display.
Episode 329 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #329 · Using 4K Monitors on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:50 Bill buys the book
02:45 HiDPI (4K) monitors
07:30 Display settings
09:14 Change the font size
10:43 Change the icon size
12:49 Change the pointer size
13:49 Modify the greeter
15:50 Why you might not want to use the 4K settings
17:57 A wish for the future
20:24 Some thoughts on why you might use 4K
24:58 We switch from Skype to Discord
26:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
27:32 End
We get feedback on stickers, books and Skype alternatives. We get questions on screen resolution, AppImages, network drives and issues, mouse buttons and more.
Episode 328 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #328 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:51 Technology adventures
02:02 Bill's new gaming laptop
05:08 Tony: Needs help with screen resolution
08:13 Roy: Asks about App Images
14:03 SkywardAbyss: System76 Stickers
16:21 Serge: Recommended Skype alternatives
20:13 Nancy: About her new book, and ours, 'Your Data, Your Devices, and You'
24:58 Mike: Creating a network drive
28:22 Bob: Mouse button thanks for the offer to help
29:27 Tony: Where do I contribute pictures for network diagrams?
32:41 David: Hardware? Firmware? Software? Bill wins!
38:25 Troy: Learned something new
44:02 Bob: Here's HOW he solved his mouse configuration problems
46:35 Bob: A strange network problem
55:41 Tips on listening to music while you work
58:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
60:30 End
This time we talk about several of the common things you may be familiar with in Windows and describe how you do those same things while using Linux. Sometimes the process the same, and sometimes it's different. Click the show notes links to find even more than we can cover in this short episode.
Episode 327 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #327 · Things You Can Do In Windows And How To Do Them In Linux
00:15 Introduction
01:53 This topic is revisited and updated
02:32 Co-hosts revisited
06:41 The Super Key defined
08:53 Display system information (graphical)
11:42 Display system information (command line)
15:54 Shut down or reboot
20:09 How to control the drag and drop action
22:07 Use a dialog box to open an application or a URL
23:10 Lock your computer quickly
26:05 Bill tries Netrunner
31:56 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
32:55 End
Larry has published a book: 'Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX.' Sebastien solves his problem with the filled-up hard drive. We find out how, and some other things to consider. We find there is no magic key for installing Linux on Apple hardware. Much more!
Episode 326 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #326 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:58 Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX
02:45 Greg: Servers for home use
06:08 Sebastien: The community found the problem!
07:26 George: "Magic Key" to installing Linux on a Mac
09:00 Orion: Refind
09:34 Steve: Mouse button mapping with Pystromo
10:38 Malte: Backup files created in the future!
11:18 Jim: Problems with Skype
14:02 John: Ethernet unplugged in Virtualbox
15:56 Paul: Where does a command-line installation get its applications?
18:03 David: The steps for clearing a filled hard drive
19:54 Heath: Other filled hard drive possibilities
22:40 Greg: Any update on Thinkpad T420?
24:39 Göran: File system mounts
26:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
27:35 End
Inspired by an exchange between our community members in our 'Going Linux Podcast' Google+ community, we discuss how Windows, OSX and Linux all leave stuff behind after an upgrade, and what you can do to minimize or eliminate this on Linux. We provide several points of view on the concpets of Nuke and Pave vs. Rolling Release, and the differences between the 'remove' and 'purge' options for the command 'apt-get'. We also describe how to keep your preferences and settings for all of you Linux applications after an OS upgrade and after a nuke and pave.
Episode 325 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #325 · Getting Rid of 'Cruft' After An Upgrade
00:15 Introduction
01:02 It all started innocently enough...
01:34 Rolling release vs. nuke and pave
04:10 Our experiences
16:04 Limitations of upgrades and rolling releases
18:13 Uninstalling applications via the command line
19:03 Remove vs. purge
19:23 man apt-get
21:19 Additional insights
21:39 debOrphan
24:35 Configuration files
25:09 4 easy steps to nuke and pave, retaining all of your preferences and settings
28:40 In the final analysis...
29:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:45 End
We have several suggestions from our listeners for Sebastien on his filled hard drive, a request for a recommendation on a screen recorder for Linux and a story about dual booting. Chard has a recommendation for Bill's next computer.
Episode 324 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #324 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:57 New processors have Bill drooling
05:10 Voice Mail: On requirement specs in reviews
13:04 Marian: Use 'du' to find out why hard drive is filling up; Linux isn't always easier
18:39 Miguel: A solute and a suggestion to use 'du' or 'ncdu'
19:32 Eldon: Also suggests 'ncdu'
20:48 Small Box Admin: Another vote for 'du'
22:56 Chris: Screen recorders for Linux
26:37 Richard: You will only boot Windows or else!
29:55 Chard: A suggestion for Bill
32:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:52 End
Not every Linux distro is the same, but many have very similar features and applications. In today's episode we review Ubuntu MATE from the perspective that it is a typical modern Linux distro for the average user.
Episode 323 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #323 · Ubuntu MATE: A Typical Linux Distribution
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Ubutu MATE: A distribution for everyone
02:27 A typical modern Linux distribution
03:35 Modern and full-featured
04:07 Pre-configured, yet flexible
04:32 Security built-in
05:13 An official flavor of Ubuntu
08:26 Applications provided by the MATE desktop
09:00 File browser: Caja
09:34 Text editor: Pluma
10:08 Archive manager: Engrampa
11:08 Image viewer: Eye of MATE
11:30 Document viewer: Atril
11:50 MATE System Monitor
12:08 MATE Terminal
12:31 Control Center
15:45 Applications provided by the Ubuntu MATE distribution
16:11 Ubuntu MATE Welcome
18:51 Web browser: Firefox
19:10 Mail: Thunderbird
20:01 Office suite: LibreOffice
21:42 Mobile device support
22:27 Document management
23:10 Printing
23:54 Scanning: SimpleScan
24:52 PDF creation
25:38 Entertainment
25:54 Music and audio player: Rhythmbox
26:36 Digital photo organizer: Shotwell
27:09 Video player: VLC
28:56 Games
31:04 Security
31:35 Continuous updates
32:33 Infection insulation
34:48 Trusted software
36:23 Backups: Déjà Dup
37:47 Firewall: ucfw
38:24 Accessibility software
41:49 Specs? Who needs specs?
43:14 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:25 End
Our listeners ask about Wifi issues, Ubuntu's changes, trackball configuration and more. We get comments on a password manager and on installing Linux on an HP Stream.
Episode 322 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #322 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:52 Episode Delay
01:43 Harold: Wifi problems
05:43 Greg: Password Safe and Dropbox
07:45 Ambrose: More wifi problems
12:52 Billy: How long will it take Ubuntu to get back on track?
16:27 Bob: The trackball, continued
19:29 Ambrose: Responds
22:36 Sebastien: Needs help
28:51 David: MATE Rocks!
32:19 App pick: Simplenote
34:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:48 End
Bill has taken the time to review Sabayon Linux once again. He revises his score, gives some specific examples, plus and minus.
Episode 321 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #321 · Sabayon Revisited
00:15 Introduction
01:46 Bill needs a new desktop computer: build or buy?
04:57 Larry's upgrade to Ubuntu MATE 17.04
07:36 Sabayon revisited
08:46 System resource usage is quite low
09:57 What is Sabayon?
10:53 Sabayon facts
12:57 Package Manager: Rigo
13:59 Pros and cons
15:30 Rolling release
18:45 System requirements
21:03 Sabayon community
21:59 Rant: KDE!
22:49 Replacing KDE with Cinnamon
23:44 5 Official versions
25:37 Recommendation
28:46 Applications available
31:37 Bill's new rating for Sabayon
33:14 Ubuntu MATE or Linux Mint still better for a new Linux user
36:37 Sabayon should give you a pretty good experience as long as you stay away from KDE
41:58 Ubuntu Gnome vs. MATE
44:00 Recommend a new machine for Bill
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46:08 End
In this episode we have contributons from listeners on backup software for Linux, and questions on browsing networks, running Wine, setting up extra mouse buttons, buggy wifi, optimal partition sizes, and more.
Episode 320 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #320 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:36 New computers?
05:23 Mario: Comment on Episode 319
08:30 Nicholai: Browsing a home network
10:56 Paul: Computrace?
15:24 Mike: Remote to Linux from a Surface
17:40 Bob: Using Wine
21:43 Bob: Logitec M570 mouse buttons
24:50 Rainy: Experience with Firefox Ubuntu Gnome
28:10 Daniel: Installing on a USB drive
31:05 Chard: Buggy Ubuntu wifi
34:05 Paul: Optimal home partition size
40:42 Jim: Lucky Backup
41:14 Bill's app pickLibreOffice
43:36 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:52 End
Following our recommendations for strategies and methods of backing up your computer, we discuss an old tool, rsync, and it's graphical front-end, grsync. Almost all the options of rsync in a graphical form without the disadvantages of rsync. With the approaching release of the next iteration of Ubuntu and its derivatives, many of us will be looking to upgrade. Before making any major change to your system, a backup is an essential precaution.
Episode 319 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #319 · Backups with Grsync
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Bill moves to New Mexico
03:40 Grsync
04:06 Backup before you upgrade
04:58 Backup hardware
07:44 Backup software
08:40 A graphical front-end for rsync
09:28 Grsync is cross-platform
11:35 Almost all the options of rsync in a graphical form...
11:53 ... without the disadvantages of rsync
13:53 University of Aukland NZ
16:08 Piero Orsoni's list of features of grsync
19:00 Why use an old program like grsync rather than the more modern options?
21:30 Grsync outputs the rsync commands
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26:09 End
As always, we receive feedback on previous episodes, but this time we also receive feedback on our feedback on feedback. We have a word of caution for Windows users burning Linux ISO files with ImgBurn, questions on Linux drivers and the differences between distros, suggestions on getting Ubuntu MATE installed and a Gone Linux story. There is much more feedback in the episode than we can list here, so you will just have to listen. We know you will anyway!
Episode 318 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #318 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:09 David: Feedback on feedback on feedback
02:30 Troy: A word of caution on ImgBurn
04:28 Benjamin: A familiar suggestion
05:08 Charles: Why are there no standard drivers for Linux, like on Windows?
16:32 Paul: Mint 18 or 17.3?
18:48 Mario: Congrats on 10 years!
20:56 Armin: Discovered Linux through BSD
22:29 Michael: What are the real differences between distros?
25:52 Amar: Congrats on 10 years
26:15 Michael: Does Mint MATE come with Orca by default?
27:41 David: MATE 16.04 does not recognize screen resolution in Virutal Box
28:56 Michael: Needs some help
30:35 Matt: Provides a review on video
31:22 Anders: Suggests Lubuntu
33:11 Carl: What kind of voodoo witchcraft is this?
36:12 Jacabo: About the last episode
38:15 Joshua: Gone Linux!
41:36 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:34 End
At our listeners' requests, we provide a review of some non-Debian Linux distributions.
Episode 317 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #317 · Linux Distros Reviewed
00:15 Introduction
00:59 Rain in the desert
02:03 A review of non-Debian Linux distributions
03:01 RPM vs. DEB
07:12 Sabayon
17:51 Scientific Linux
25:20 openSuSE
35:53 Fedora
43:01 PCLinuxOS
50:10 ArchBang
53:52 So... did Bill switch to an RPM distribution?
60:29 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
61:29 End
Bill's frustration with SecureBoot on an Asus netbook nudges him toward a computer with Linux pre-installed. Michael needs help burning a Sonar LiveDVD on Windows. David provides a 3-part email. Tony is burning DVDs. Chandra would like to see more content on RPM distros.
Episode 316 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #316 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:08 Will Secure Boot drive Bill to System76?
02:34 Cloud-based software enables Linux
04:41 How the cloud helps eliminate license fees for operating systems as well as applications
08:12 How cloud software improves data security
10:29 Michael: Burning a Live DVD in Windows 10
16:24 David: Installing and mounting additional drives
30:50 Tony: Burn YouTube videos to DVD
32:49 Chandra: More on Fedora, SuSE, and RPM-based distros
38:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
39:21 End
We celebrate 10 years of the Going Linux podcast, and review some significant happenings for Linux in 2016.
Episode 315 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #315 · 10th Anniversary Episode
00:15 Introduction
00:42 10 years in review
01:39 6 years of Computer America
02:57 The year of change for Bill
04:02 Ubuntu includes support for ZFS
04:59 Open source licensing
08:15 Creative Commons licensing
11:44 Linux kernel license
13:52 10 years of co-hosts
20:18 Another pay increase for Bill!
20:51 10 years of Larry
22:55 Notable accomplishments
25:14 2016 Review
25:53 Fedora is first to ship with Wayland
29:42 Firefox OS
31:56 Mythbuntu shuts down
34:00 Microsoft loves Linux
42:04 KDE turns 20
42:45 Linux turns 25
46:47 Bill's favorite Linux
48:30 Larry's favorite Linux
53:38 2016: A good year for Linux
55:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
56:52 End
In our first episode of 2017 we read emails from listeners and answer their questions.
Episode 314 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #314 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:12 Llewellyn: Screen sharing across platforms
04:47 Dion: Backups
06:39 David: Recommendations for multi-boot
09:49 Gone Linux: Nathan
11:27 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
12:35 End
You can get help for your Linux computer in many ways. In this episode we provide some details about each kind of support. Many of the answers to your questions are available on your distribution's website. Often, the fastest and easiest way to get answers to your questions about how to use Linux and its applications is to ask in the distribution's community forum.
Episode 313 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #313 · Getting Support for Linux Computers
00:15 Introduction
01:12 How to get help when you are using Linux
01:47 Use the F1 key for onboard help
03:14 Official websites
03:21 Community help
05:10 RTFM
05:53 Search in the discussion forums
06:40 Examples of communities you can browse for answers
08:23 You may find your answer in another distribution's forum
11:25 Using search engines like Google
11:42 Enterprise level support
12:59 Contract support for Linux
14:17 Support from your Linux computer manufacturer
15:11 Getting support for Open Source and Linux applications
16:10 Listen to podcasts for support
17:22 Onboard help for Linux applications
22:59 Application-specific support
23:32 Help at the command line
25:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
26:41 End
In this episode, Bill and Larry discuss feedback about backups, partitioning, cron jobs, Scrivener, the Windows MBR, and more.
Episode 312 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #312 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
02:14 Lyle: Test your backups!
05:39 Andrew: Partitioning and email
07:45 Jim: Launch Audacity in recording mode
10:09 Allan: Scrivener
13:58 Nathan: Converting others to Linux
18:31 Ambrose: MBR Filter
26:30 Application pick: Firefox
30:09 Application pick: Yelp
32:30 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:52 End
Remote desktop technology for Linux has progressed since we first discussed it in 2010. Our recommendations have changed as a result. Now we recommend X2Go, which is more secure and more flexible. In this episode Larry describes how to install and use X2Go.
Episode 311 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #311 · Controlling a Remote Desktop
00:15 Introduction
01:13 Connecting to, and controlling a remote computer using X2Go
02:32 Installing X2Go
03:03 Installing the X2Go Server
04:59 Installing the X2Go Client
06:35 Setting up an X2Go session
10:10 Using X2Go
12:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
13:18 End
Bill and Larry solve the world's Linux issues... well the ones provided via our listener feedback anyway! From printers to ThinkPads and from marketing Linux to backups and processors, we discuss it all, and more.
Episode 310 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #310 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:52 Larry needs more coffee
02:25 Snake: Partitioning a new hard drive
05:33 Tony: Email issues
09:24 JackDeth: Printers and Linux
14:46 Steve: ThinkPads on Linux
21:34 Marcio: New listener
22:18 JackDeth: 12-button mouse
23:58 Paul: Marketing Linux computers
30:42 Troy: Backups for small businesses
35:22 Ken: AMD processors and Linux
40:14 Eduardo: Securing backups
45:03 Madison: Gone Linux
54:24 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
55:33 End
In today's world of Internet insecurity, it's more important than ever to maximize your safety and privacy, both on line and off. That's why we think that you should use a computer that runs Linux -- because it's safe. Well it's safer, at least, than the two other most popular operating systems, Microsoft's Windows and Apple's MacOS. In this episode we provide an overview as well as some specific recommendations.
Episode 309 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #309 · Today's Security Technology
00:15 Introduction
01:38 Bill has AI overload
03:44 The area of security changes so fast
04:07 Why Linux is safer
04:53 By default, Linux users do not run as administrators
06:36 Get software from trusted sources
07:04 Super User vs. Root
09:16 Linux requires your password to install sofware
10:14 Updates on Linux are never installed without your permission and always require your password
11:23 Good passwords are important
11:59 If you share your computer, setup a guest account
12:43 How is Linux setup to be more secure?
16:49 Passwords: A help or a hinderance for security?
17:42 Browser security
18:09 Tracking and cookies
22:08 Data collection by your operating system
23:15 How much information IS Windows 10 collecting about you?
26:22 ... and what are they doing with it?
28:27 Paranoia or just appropriately cautious?
29:24 Should you know what's in an update and have the choice of whether to install it or not?
31:49 Security patch release timing
34:19 Data collection and virtual assistants
39:30 Encrypting your data
43:21 Our basic Linux security recommendations
45:12 Use antivirus if you touch Windows files
46:05 Enable your software firewall
46:42 Stay updated
47:11 Use strong passwords
47:47 Make backups regularly
47:50 Install only from trusted sources
48:23 Use security-related browser plug-ins
48:56 Use common sense - be aware
52:53 Windows security recommendations
54:20 Run this list of software preventatively
56:05 Run this list of programs weekly
56:39 Run these programs monthly
60:37 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
62:03 End
Commercial software licenses are a total FRAUD! That's how our feedback starts this month. We get into the difficulties of installing Ubuntu on a dual-boot system with Win10, audio technical details, full-disk encryption, and much, much more. We even have a Gone Linux story.
Episode 308 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #308 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:52 Bill is off
01:13 Charlie: Commercial software licenses are a total FRAUD!
07:09 Scott: Network manager shows only strongest access points
11:25 Bob: Is full disk encryption really encrypting the whole disk in a dual-boot system?
19:50 Richard: Dual booting with Windows 10 is not always easy
22:40 Paul: Building a new computer and looking for a Linux MOBO
25:16 Göran: Writing bash scripts
26:38 Nancy: Audio is perfect now
27:27 John: Thank you! VNC to Ubuntu MATE with VPN
28:38 Bruce: More in-depth on audio
32:41 Dylan: Gone Linux
36:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
37:59 End
We've talked about backups and backup software in at least three previous episodes, but it’s been a while. The last time we produced a full-fledged episode was in 2008! We take a fresh look at backups and some of the current applications and methods available today.
Episode 307 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #307 · Today's Backup Technology
00:15 Introduction
02:03 Backup Technologies 02:56 How do I know what and where to backup
11:07 Backing up your computer is cheap disaster recovery
16:56 How often should I backup?
21:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
23:08 End
This month's topics include Virutal Box on Ubuntu, remote into Ubuntu, installing netbeans, the dangers of rm, Mint vs. Ubuntu, wireless printing, network shares and feedback on past episodes.
Episode 306 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #306 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
03:01 Galen: Feedback on 303
15:52 John: Asks about VirtualBox and Ubuntu
19:52 John: Audio issues
23:09 Joe: It's my co-worker's fault! I've gone Linux
25:18 Greg: Replies to a question in Episode 304
27:53 John: VNC to Ubuntu with VPN
34:55 Marlo: Netbeans on Ubuntu 16.04
36:48 Brock: The dangers of the rm command
41:31 Augustin: App suggestion CastBack
45:24 Richard: Mint vs. Ubuntu
48:31 Alec: Audio issues with the podcast
50:50: Nancy: More on audio problems
52:13 Paul: Wireless printing on Linux
55:12 Paul: Verifying the Mint 18 ISO
57:58 Dries: Network shares
60:40 Jeff: Feedback from Episode 305
62:07 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
63:25 End
We take a fresh look at gaming on Linux, including the state of Steam and some of the native Linux game titles.
Episode 305 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #305 · Gaming on Linux revisited
00:15 Introduction
00:46 Billl's audio
04:11 Gaming on Linux
09:26 Gaming with Wine
12:12 Installing games with Steam
12:36 DOS gaming
13:57 No physical media
18:12 How difficult is it to install Steam on Linux?
19:06 Graphics on Linux?
20:56 Sound on Linux
25:41 Bill's favorite games?
25:53 Team Fortress 2
26:16 Flight Gear
27:51 vs. X-plane
31:27 Free software
38:01 Pokemon Go!
39:41 Some games you may not have heard about
43:56 Getting started with gaming on Linux
46:17 What else you should know about Linux gaming
53:14 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
54:32 End
Bill completes his move and finds another cloud service. We receive a suggestion from Gus, and a correction from Angelo. We answer questions on TMP partitions and desktop selections. Steve lets us know about Wordpress.
Episode 304 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #304 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:53 Welcome to California
02:28 Gus: Provides a suggestion
04:01 Angelo: It's not political correctness
05:15 Paul: TMP file size too small
11:05 Darren: Which desktop?
13:41 Steve: Regarding Wordpress
19:15 Bill finds another cloud service
24:39 Gone Linux: Greg
29:07 Application Pick: Virtual Machine Manager
34:23 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:16 End
Did you know that Charles Tendell has his own radio show? Yep. He's on 1690 AM, KDMT Denver's Money Talk. And I was a guest on his show in June. Yep. I'm back on live radio! You can subscribe to his podcast at https://thecharlestendellshow.com/. Yep. He has one of those, too!
Episode 303 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #303 · Hacked!
00:15 Introduction
02:39 Welcome to the Charles Tendell Show
04:16 Who is Larry Bushey?
05:44 What is Linux?
07:02 Where do you find Linux?
07:43 Linux is more secure.
09:53 It's not as terrifying as you think
11:27 Which Linux is right for you?
14:24 Why would I do more work to install Linux
16:45 Does it work with my software
19:17 How easy is it to switch?
19:45 Installing Linux
26:08 How did Linux get its name?
28:03 Will it make my computer better?
31:55 The reasons for switching to Linux
33:10 The government is the problem
35:55 Why is the government still running on floppy-based and green screen computers?
37:29 Linux is widely adopted, but it has no money for advertising
38:52 Dispelling old myths
40:03 Linux 'just works' buy from System76
41:58 Or install it on an older computer
43:42 Email Charles to get a free USB disk to try Linux
45:45 Chromebooks run Linux
47:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:13 End
What are the best Linux certifications to get? Software replacement for a multi-button mouse -- gestures. Linux compatible printers. Follow-ups from previous show topics. A new Linux distro. And much, much more...
Episode 302 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #302 · Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:51 No voice mail lately
01:12 Cliff: Certifications
05:07 Martyn: Backups on Linux
08:01 Frank: Software pick - Easystroke
09:09 Scott: Can't send a fax
12:24 Gus: Has suggestion for window previews
12:48 Tony: Topic suggestion?
14:59 Richard returns!
16:22 Richard: Thanks
22:38 Sam: Please review Gecko Linux
29:11 Scott: ThinkPads and converts
33:05 Michael: Compatibility
34:27 Gone Linux: Nathan older computers
36:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:37 End
Going Linux #301 · Open Source for Online Media
Today we discuss Open Source software and services to meet your online media needs. It may be totally free software or it might be a application running on some service you paid for. But it all has one thing in common. Everything we discuss is using, in some part, an Open Source application or service.
Episode 301 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #301 · Open Source for Online Media
01:33 Alternatives to Facebook
03:06 Wordpress
15:23 The Maker
20:16 Blue Griffon
21:26 TeamSpeak
22:29 Mumble
26:03 Don't overlook your web host
29:08 FileZilla
29:46 Encrypting stored files
30:37 With open source you have choices
32:59 Application pick: Atom
35:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:41 End
Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback
Aidan wants previews, Tony crashes, Will doubts Linux, Michael likes it light, Sean likes Puppy, Frank is unhappy and Angelo corrects some misinformation.
Episode 300 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback
01:06 Aidan: Window previews with Mutter
03:51 Tony: Flash crash
06:07 Will: Why now, go Linux?
13:17 Michael: What about Linux Lite
15:15 Sean: What no Puppy?
17:38 Frank: Unhappy with Mint and Ubuntu
25:34 Angelo: Misinformation about Assistive Technology
31:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
32:31 End