Going Linux

In this episode: Bill goes deep down the rabbit hole, pihole, Bitwarden, LG Gram, and Synology.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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47:09 End

Bill likes his new job. We received a lot of feedback from listeners trying Linux for the first time.

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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

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40:09 End

Bill likes his new job. We received a lot of feedback from listeners trying Linux for the first time.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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’.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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43:26 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?

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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

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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!

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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

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42:13 End

In today’s episode we provide a way to enable your "switch screens" key on your Ubuntu MATE laptop.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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!!!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

00:15 Introduction

00:49 Google+ forums will vanish

03:28 Dell recommends Windows - and a subscription to antivirus software!

14:06 So I've got Linux installed. What's next?

15:00 Check for updates

16:42 Installing Linux without an Internet connection

23:17 Restoring the files you backed up

25:45 Installing additional applications after a Linux install

26:23 Browsers

30:17 Office suites

32:52 Text editors

36:24 Audio and video communication

38:11 Entertainment

40:02 Audio recording, playback, and editing

43:20 Video playback, recording, and editing

46:03 Screen shots

49:37 Larry's suggestions: AutoKey, Caffeine, Synergy, Simplenote, Simple Screen Recorder, Rsync

52:21 Bill's suggestions: Wine for games, Play on Linux, LibreOffice, Chrome, Firefox, Opera

56:34 What software do you use on Linux to get things done?

57:35 Application picks: Hex Chat and Shotcut

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64:19 End

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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

04:35 Debian-based package managers

14:37 .deb package anatomy

17:44 The dpkg command-line tool

20:07 The advance packaging tool - apt

24:48 Aptitude

26:47 Synaptic

27:39 Just for fun

30:06 Are you a minion?

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32:58 End

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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60:30 End