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Going Linux #391 · Listener Feedback May 16, 2020

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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
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48:54 End

Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7 Apr 25, 2020

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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 Running an out-of-date OS can have serious potential risks, and if you're using Windows 7 connected to the Internet, you will have a problem.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
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34:17 End

Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback Apr 07, 2020

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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
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45:17 End

Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview Mar 17, 2020

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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?
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103:41 End

Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback Mar 10, 2020

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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
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70:50 End

Going Linux #386 · Switching from OSX or macOS to Linux Feb 25, 2020

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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
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28:21 End

Going Linux #385 · Listener Feedback Feb 05, 2020

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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
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69:13 End

Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review Jan 20, 2020

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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
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70:09 End

Going Linux #383 · Listener Feedback Dec 26, 2019

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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
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55:11 End

Going Linux #382 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 3 Dec 11, 2019

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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
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28:18 End

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