Going Linux

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Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github Sep 20, 2025

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Welcome to the world of version control with Git and GitHub! We will walk you through the essential steps to get you started, from creating an account to making your first contribution to a project. This powerful combination of tools is fundamental for software development, but it's also incredibly useful for tracking changes in any set of files, from manuscripts to research data.

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github
01:16 Bill moves to Manjaro with KDE
02:21 Larry uses the Mint Cinnamon upgrade path to Release 22.2 (Zara)
03:45 Bill helps a friend with advertising in Windows 11's Solitaire game!
12:48 Welcome to the world of version control
13:48 What is Git?
15:14 So, what is GitHub?
18:12 Key benefits for a new user
21:59 Open Source alternatives
23:25 Starting to use GitHub
25:53 GitHub Desktop for Linux
28:47 AI Disclaimer
30:16 Picks: Micro and GitHub Desktop
32:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:19 End

Going Linux #471 · Listener Feedback Sep 08, 2025

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Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?) Non-Windows computer does not track is the best? Tuxedo, System76, Framework, Dell XPS Series, some Lenovo Thinkpads, Linux Certified, Entroware More emails on Accessibility, Problems with Linux Mint,a printer odyssey, pivot tables, Mint XFCE on an Acer Chromebook C720 ZHN, an unintended review of the System76 Lemur Pro, and App picks: Mirror Hall and Gnome Network Displays

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #471 · Listener Feedback
01:13 We're not dead yet!
02:50 Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?)
06:21 Chad: What brand of non-Windows computer does not track is the best?
07:19 Tuxedo, System76, Framework, Dell XPS Series
08:18 Some Lenovo Thinkpads, Linux Certified, Penguin, Entroware
10:40 Linux pre-installed
11:21 Daniel: Follow up re: accessibility
13:18 Paul: Problems with Linux Mint
20:03 Ambrose: Printer odyssey
27:49 Stefan: About Pivot Tables
29:25 David: Linux Mint XFCE on an Acer Chromebook C720 ZHN
31:57 Reid wrote An Unintended Review - System76 Lemur Pro
38:17 App picks: Mirror Hall and Gnome Network Displays
43:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:44 End

Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2 Aug 20, 2025

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Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But fortunately, there are straightforward methods to explore what Linux has to offer directly from your Windows environment without altering your existing setup.

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
01:42 Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why
03:34 Bill tests ChromeOS Flex
06:35 Help out PCLinuxOS
10:20 Larry is down to one computer
11:10 Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast
14:37 How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?
15:33 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux
16:39 2: Windows subsystem for Linux
17:30 Linux in Virtualbox
18:56 Install and configure Virtual Box
23:51 Install 'Guest Editions'
25:25 Install Linux
27:38 First boot and Guest Editions
28:07 Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL)
29:31 Launch WSL and complete the setup
30:03 Start using WSL
30:52 Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier
36:48 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:00 End

Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback Jul 08, 2025

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Bill tries ZFS. Our topics: Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch to Linux, Linux on Chromebooks, CD ripping, Cosmic Desktop Environment, Pivot tables, Linux and AI, Accessibility on Linux.

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback
01:35 Bill tries ZFS
03:07 Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch to Linux
06:18 Reid: Open Source contributions and installing Linux on Chromebooks
15:24 SirScout51: CD ripping
20:23 Cosmic Desktop Environment (DE)
24:56 David: LibreOffice Calc pivot tables
27:51 Ian: Switching to Linux and AI
37:58 Daniel: Orca Screen reader, Manjaro, Reborn and Solus Linux
44:15 Tolga: I'm not able to respond
46:52 Kenneth: Feedback and a recommendation
50:01 David: My Linuxbook
53:25 Daniel: What is the exact feed for subscribing? More on accessibility
62:55 End

Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback Apr 29, 2025

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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

Going Linux #466 · Using Linux to get things done in Work and School (Office Suites) Apr 09, 2025

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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

Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback Mar 26, 2025

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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

Going Linux #464 · 2024 Year End Review Feb 24, 2025

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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

Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux Dec 20, 2024

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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
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53:60 End

Going Linux #462 · Listener Feedback Dec 02, 2024

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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

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