Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to g ...
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Going Linux #459 · Networking – Part 2
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Bill updates us on his distro hopping adventures and reviews 7 distros. We discuss getting connected to the internet, connecting your hardware, WPA2 best practices, and getting support. We provide a software suggestion and a game suggestion. We ask what you want for our next topic. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #459 · Networking - Part 2 01…
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Going Linux #458 · Listener Feedback
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Bill updates us on his distro hopping and asks for help with his Dexcom data. Sean provides oodles of recommendations. Reid’s new computer rivals Larry’s. Nancy writes a book you need to buy! David comments on our new theme music – sort of. Bhiku comments on questions from episode 451. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #458 · Listener Feedback …
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Bill helps install Windows 11… for a day. We define some of the basic networking terms in preparation for future discussions. Please give us feedback on our new theme music. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #457 · Networking - Introduction 02:16 Networking terms 02:40 Update on Bill's distro hopping adventures 04:07 Bill helps a friend replace…
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Bill tries Nobarra, Larry upgrades, Sean has lots of suggestions, Stefan provides feedback on our new theme, Jesper follows up on audio, David comments on AntennaPod. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #456 · Listener Feedback 01:07 Bill tries Nobarra Linux 02:37 Destination Linux 12:18 HP Dragonfly 13.5 G4 and Linux 17:49 Sean: AWStats, Ardour,…
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Going Linux #455 · Ubuntu 24.04 and Flavors released
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Bill updates us on his NixOS and Arch adventures. We discuss Deb vs. Snap vs. Flatpak vs. AppImage, and we discuss several of the sweet updates in the 24.04 releases of Ubuntu and these flavors: Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Cinnamon, Ubuntu Budgie, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Lubuntu. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #455 · Ubuntu 24.04 and Flavors released …
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Bill visits the VLA, Stefan provides no listener feedback. We get feedback on Linux headers, computer hardening, running a business on Linux, Nix and AI trends and the xz-utils exploit. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #454 · Listener Feedback 01:11 Bill's great adventure - VLA 02:47 AIPS 06:29 Super computer 10:51 Update on Zorin 11:24 Update…
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Going Linux #453 · Linux Talk , Tips, Tricks and Facts
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Bill runs Arch, by the way. We discuss zutils, podcatcher software, hacker scam, trying distros, encrypted files and file formats. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #453 · Listener Feedback 00:57 Bill tries Arch Linux 02:35 Bill gets better Internet speeds 06:48 What happened to Nix OS? 07:54 Is Arch finally for new Linux users? 10:02 Update on…
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Going Linux #452 · Linux Talk , Tips, Tricks and Facts
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Bill's continues his Nix adventure, Larry's take on the Ubuntu MATE project, maybe we'll have a Zorin 17 Pro giveaway. In this episode we discuss the real facts about Linux and clear up some Linux 'fake news'. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #452 · Linux Talk , Tips, Tricks and Facts 01:48 Bill's Nix adventure 03:54 Larry's take on the Ubuntu…
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In this episode: Bill hops again, lost voice mails, Google analytics, Lubuntu package manager, Bitlocker, Thunderbird, lightweight feedback, and suggestions for Bill’s testing on Nix. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #451 · Listener Feedback 00:55 Is this a special episode? 01:45 Bill hops to NixOS 06:54 Sean: Lost voicemails? 09:08 Peter: Why…
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Going Linux #450 · Linux 2023 Year in review
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Bill gets new tech and we discuss some happenings from 2023. Maya OS, Nix OS, Rhino Linux, Redhat, Cachy Linux and much more. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #450 · Linux 2023 Year in review 02:11 Bill's new tech 04:55 Involutary new tech 05:56 2023 in review 06:29 Indian Defense Ministry adopts Maya OS 10:21 VIM founder passed away 11:52 Nix…
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Bill gets a solid state drive and leaves Windows for gaming using Steam on Linux. He continues distro hopping using Ventoy. Phil comments on Pop and Wayland, Bhiku comments on Linux antivirus, George responds to several listeners and suggests something for distro hoppers like Bill. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #449 · Listener Feedback 01:1…
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Going Linux #448 · Three Lightweight Distributions
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Three lightweight Linux distributions to try. The idea for this show comes from our longtime minion, Bhikhu who during the last listener feedback suggested that Bill try Bodhi and Enlive. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #448 - Three Lightweight Distributions 01:29 Bill is happy his NVME drive died 07:37 Bodi Linux 13:16 Lubuntu Linux 19:33 Xu…
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We talk about SCALE21x, an update on Ubuntu Cinnamon, and Ubuntu’s move to Wayland. Our listener, Liz seems upset, Troy connects Linux to Google Drive, Jack partitions a hard drive, Bhiku has suggestions on archiving show notes and a desktop environment we missed, Reid says that it’s not Ubuntu MATE but it’s still good, and George’s laptop is green…
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Going Linux #446 · Welcome to Linux – Utilities
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We've talked about the applications that are provided with Linux. Now let's talk about some of the utilities that are provided out of the box with many Linux distributions. Command line utilities Graphical utilities System tools System administration Software package installers and package formats Accessories Third party utilities ChatGPT or AI uti…
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Going Linux #445 · Listener Feedback
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Listener Sean provides a lot of voicemail on video and audio players, command line applications, live distributions torrent clients, and more. George comments about antivirus and Phil asks about syncing with Google Drive on Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #445 · Listener Feedback 01:32 Sean: Show note, Blender and audio players 09:05 D…
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Going Linux #444 · Welcome to Linux! - Desktops
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We review some of the most popular Linux desktop environment options. Included are KDE Plasma, Gnome, Cinnamon, MATE, XFCE, LXDE, Budgie, Pantheon and Deepin. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #444 · Welcome to Linux! - Desktops 01:18 Bill broke KDE on his computer 02:08 Larry fixed a 13 year old laptop with LXLE 09:29 Definition: Linux desktop…
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Lots of software suggestions from our listeners. Suggestion for a Linux tablet. Even hardware suggestions. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #443 · Listener Feedback 01:47 Update on Ubuntu Cinnamon 07:49 Cosmo 10:02 Bhikhu : Some additional software suggestions 13:23 Kendrick: Linux antivirus and malware software 20:23 Bobby: More information o…
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Going Linux #442 · Welcome to Linux! Kubuntu
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Bill provides a review of Kubuntu, how easy it was to install, and how well it might fit for a computer user new to Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #442 · Welcome to Linux! Kubuntu 00:60 Chat GPT 05:15 Kubuntu 10:19 Why choose Kubuntu? 12:55 Preparing for a change to Kubuntu 14:40 Torrents defined 15:60 Create the install media 16:45 T…
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We get questions on password managers, how we record the podcast, and wear-leveling on SSDs. We get asked for hardware suggestions and get a follow-up on running Linux on the LG Gram. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #441 · Listener Feedback 01:06 Updated review of Ubuntu Cinnamon 23.04 official Ubuntu flavor 08:44 Gabe: Wants a rechargable mo…
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Going Linux #440 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 9 - Software Choices
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Question: What applications are available for Ubuntu MATE? Answer: Thousands. We discuss a few of them by category. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #440 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 9 - Software Choices 00:58 Larry tries Ubuntu Cinnamon 22.04 (ahead of the official flavor) 12:23 Your software choices in Ubuntu MATE 13:32 How many software applicati…
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Listener suggestions for Synology, ad blockers, and Bill’s boot issues. Troy needs a recommendation for a dual-boot gaming laptop. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #439 · Listener Feedback 02:13 Troy: Needs a new computer 13:05 George: For Liam's Synology issues 16:40 Avait: Pihole ad blocker 19:23 David: ChatGPT 29:45 George: Bill's boot prob…
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Going Linux #438 · Welcome to Linux Pt8 - How Linux protects your privacy Part 1
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We discuss how Linux compares to Windows 11 on Privacy and how it affects you. We look at some examples of data collected by the most popular operating system in use - Microsoft’s Windows 10/11. We reveal what the system is doing before you even use it. You won’t believe what your Samsung, LG, and other smart TVs do to see what you are looking at o…
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In this episode: Bill goes deep down the rabbit hole, pihole, Bitwarden, LG Gram, and Synology. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #437 · Listener Feedback 01:34 Bill went down the rabbit hole 03:27 Alpinejohn: Topic suggestion - pihole 05:56 Carlos: Bitwarden 09:04 Carl: Definitions - minion and gremlin 12:32 George from Tulsa: Update on LG Gra…
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Going Linux #436 · Welcome to Linux! Pt7 - How Can Linux Be Free?
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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 …
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259 – Linux For The Rest Of Us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/id377455332?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/linuxfortherestofus Show – http://podnutz.com/category/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/ To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-676-3688) Email: Podcast@linuxfortherestofus.com Free http://thinkpenguin.co…
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Lots of voicemail feedback in this episode. Our listeners have been saving up feedback on 2-in-1 convertible laptops, accessibility, minions, gremlins and suggestions. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #435 · Listener Feedback 02:00 Phil: Distribution recommendation for an older laptop 05:37 Sean: accessibility software, suggested applications,…
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258 – Linux For The Rest Of Us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/id377455332?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/linuxfortherestofus Show – http://podnutz.com/category/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/ To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-676-3688) Email: Podcast@linuxfortherestofus.com Free http://thinkpenguin.co…
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Going Linux #434 · Welcome to Linux! Pt6 - Accessibility Software
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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. …
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254 – Linux For The Rest Of Us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/id377455332?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/linuxfortherestofus Show – http://podnutz.com/category/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/ Live Video And Chat – http://podnutz.com/lftroulive/ To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-676-3688) Email: Podcas…
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Going Linux #433 · Run Ubuntu MATE On A 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
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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 …
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Larry has a new toy and installs Linux, of course. Our listeners provide suggestions for distributions that Bill should try and focus on experiences as new Linux users. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #432 · Listener Feedback 01:51 Larry's new toy: Linux on a 2-in-1 laptop in tablet mode 09:40 Voicemail feedback 12:39 Jason: Noob Linux user e…
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254 – Linux For The Rest Of Us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/id377455332?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/linuxfortherestofus Show – http://podnutz.com/category/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/ Live Video And Chat – http://podnutz.com/lftroulive/ To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-676-3688) Email: Podcas…
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254 – Linux For The Rest Of Us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/id377455332?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/linuxfortherestofus Show – http://podnutz.com/category/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/ Live Video And Chat – http://podnutz.com/lftroulive/ To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-676-3688) Email: Podcas…
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254 – Linux For The Rest Of Us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/id377455332?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/linuxfortherestofus Show – http://podnutz.com/category/linux-for-the-rest-of-us/ Live Video And Chat – http://podnutz.com/lftroulive/ To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-676-3688) Email: Podcas…
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Going Linux #431 · Welcome to Linux! Pt5 - Adding Software to Ubuntu Mate
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Bill likes his new job. We received a lot of feedback from listeners trying Linux for the first time. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #431 · Welcome to Linux! Pt5 - Adding Software to Ubuntu Mate 03:08 How to add software to Ubuntu MATE 03:24 Using Ubuntu MATE and its applications 07:27 How do I find software to install? 08:46 Software Boutiq…
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Bill likes his new job. We received a lot of feedback from listeners trying Linux for the first time. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #430 · Listener Feedback 01:02 Bill's new job - thanks to Linux and Open Source 04:07 Troy: What was that application again? 06:41 David: LVMs and Lux encryption 07:42 Jason: Which Linux distribution should I u…
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Going Linux #429 · Using Open Source Software to get a new job
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Bill reveals his personal experiences using only Open Source software to get a new job. From resume and application through providing ID and other documents, he uses only open source software on Linux. He also provides some tips for job seekers. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #429 · Using Open Source Software to get a new job 02:52 Open sour…
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Sean asks about licenses, David saves money on hardware using Linux, Carlos uses RAID1 and Bill plans a Linux-powered career switch Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #428 · Listener Feedback 02:15 Sean: The ps command, Going Linux licenses, + Geeklog 09:46 David: Ubuntu MATE 22.04 just saved me at least $400 18:15 Carlos: Why I use RAID1 21:04 …
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Going Linux #427 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 3
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We continue our introduction to Linux series with what you need to get started. From making bootable media through trying the live environment, installing and getting new software applications. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #427 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 3 01:39 Making bootable media 09:23 The .iso file 10:45 Creating the media 12:14 Launching…
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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 'Engin…
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Going Linux #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC
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You may know that the majority of computers sold to consumers today include the Microsoft Windows operating system. What you may not know is that running the software that comes bundled with your computer is a bad idea. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC 01:32 Why would you …
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We have feedback on Deepin concerns, information about UbuntuDDE, LinuxFX, NxOS, and the application Flameshot. Bill breaks KDE Neon and Ambrose is annointed ‘Engineer Minion’. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback 01:20 Adventures in distrohopping: Bill broke KDE Neon 03:30 Manjaro 07:03 Deepin 11:18 Ubuntu MATE 17:11 Fran…
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Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1
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We go back to our roots and begin with part one of how to get started with Linux. We discuss some basic terms and definitions, talk about installing software applications and even suggest a few distributions geared to new users. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1 01:11 Distro hopping: Bill i…
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We have lots of feedback on Pop!_OS, keyboard shortcuts, and backup scripts. We also have comments on installing Linux on Asus computers and talk about some Elementary news. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback 01:06 Bill's dilemma 03:52 Carl: Comments on our Pop!_OS episode 04:40 Reid: Comments on Pop!_OS episode 08:54 Am…
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We discuss Bill's struggles with Windows and his venture into using Pop!_OS. We provide some ideas on adding a second drive to a Linux machine for dual-booting, running Windows programs without Windows, and problems with backups using rsync. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback 01:18 Windows 10 drives Bill insane 03:46 Dis…
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The long-awaited review of Pop!_OS, the Linux distribution from the makers of System76 computers. Our impressions, our opinions and our observations. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS 21.10 02:40 Change in plans - The Elementary review that never was 09:21 The Pop!_OS review 10:04 Hardware requirements 11:33 Performance on older …
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Are you struggling with switching from Windows or Mac to Linux. Some of our responses to emails this month might just help you out! Also, our listeners help with contact apps, brightness control for your monitor and more. We also discuss Thunderbird, and how to make a Windows display clearer. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #419 · Listener Fe…
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Many Linux distributions provide keyboard shortcuts which, by pressing a combination of keys, help you do things that normally require a mouse, trackpad, or another input device. This episode provides a comparison of some of these keyboard shortcuts with those you might have used in your previous operating system. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Li…
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We remember former co-host, Tom with a re-broadcast of Tom at his best in episode 180, Listener Feedback and an interview with Jonathan Nadeau. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #417·A Tribute To Tom 02:02 Episode 180 58:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 59:57 End…
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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,no…
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