Going Linux

By: Larry Bushey and Bill Smith
  • Summary

  • Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.
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Episodes
  • Going Linux #461 · Linux and Open Source Current Events
    Oct 17 2024

    After an update on Bill's distro hopping, we discuss some of the fairly recent events happening in the Linux and Open Source world. This episode was recorded on Sept 1, 2024.

    Episode Time Stamps
    00:00 Going Linux #461-Linux and Open Source Current Events
    02:35 NixOS, Bazzite still running
    03:22 Linus Torvalds talks about AI
    09:46 Pop!OS Cosmic Desktop Alpha
    14:32 Immutable Manjaro?
    17:15 Linux Mint 22 release
    22:23 Linux Mint Cinnamon over Ubuntu Cinnamon for new users
    25:26 Windows security update breaks dual-boot Linux systems
    29:01 Google loses antitrust case over search
    34:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    35:54 End

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  • Going Linux #460 · Listener Feedback
    Sep 19 2024

    Bill continues hopping. Larry upgrades the kernel. Listener Reid gets a Lemur, we get feedback on Networking and our theme, and a noise complaint. Bhikhu wrote an update tool and new Linux user Trevor looks for answers.

    Episode Time Stamps
    00:00 Going Linux #460 · Listener Feedback
    01:35 Bill continues hopping to Garuda
    08:18 Larry upgrades the kernel on Ubuntu Cinnamon
    10:08 Bluetooth bug in kernel 6.9.8
    13:53 Zabbly kernels for Ubuntu
    15:11 Larry's new hardware
    17:44 Reid: New and light is good!
    25:35 Reid: Follow-up on Lemur Pro
    27:22 George: Feedback on episode 456
    30:42 Bhikhu: Wrote a tool
    33:57 Stephen: Linux flight simulators
    36:23 Stephen: Our new music at 5x speed
    37:54 Trevor: Save a Linux installation before nuke
    47:20 Trevor: Point release vs. interim release vs. LTS release
    56:00 Frank: Reference for networking
    57:14 Solt: Noise in episode 456
    61:53 Rick: Feedback on new theme
    64:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    66:01 End

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  • Going Linux #459 · Networking – Part 2
    Aug 15 2024

    Bill updates us on his distro hopping adventures and reviews 7 distros. We discuss getting connected to the internet, connecting your hardware, WPA2 best practices, and getting support. We provide a software suggestion and a game suggestion. We ask what you want for our next topic.

    Episode Time Stamps
    00:00 Going Linux #459 · Networking - Part 2
    01:08 Bill's distro hopping adventures
    01:34 Bazzite Linux
    07:14 NixOS
    07:41 Manjaro
    07:53 Ubuntu MATE
    08:28 Linux Mint
    09:36 Open SUSE
    11:45 Kenoite
    14:26 Networking
    14:44 Connecting to the Internet
    25:33 Connecting your hardware
    36:52 WPA2 best practices
    41:05 Use a firewall
    41:30 Update your operating system
    42:41 Use Bitwarden or another password manager
    43:45 Use speedtest.net
    44:12 Use your distributions forums or a support channel
    45:30 The Linux Foundation
    45:59 The Linux Documentation Project
    46:22 Linux Questions
    46:46 The Electronic Frontier Foundation
    52:58 Software suggestion: GPT4all.io
    57:07 Game suggestion: OSUI
    58:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    60:10 End

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