Going Linux

著者: Larry Bushey and Bill Smith
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  • 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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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.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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  • Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux
    2024/12/20

    Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Windows, and they cannot afford to upgrade their hardware. Linux is not just their only choice but also their best choice. Sometimes, though, it's the myths about Linux that stand in the way. In this episode we hope to dispel some of those myths.

    Episode Time Stamps
    00:00 Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux
    01:29 Bill's computer upgrades
    04:53 5 myths about Linux
    06:18 Myth 1: Linux Is Difficult To Use
    06:59 Linux setup in the old days woes
    08:26 Today's experience
    09:33 Setup today
    11:57 Larry's Windows 11 install approx 2 hours
    12:48 Larry's Ubuntu Cinnamon install under 30 minutes
    13:49 Bill's Windows 11 install for games 1hr 23min
    14:52 Bill's Bazzite install 23 min. Ubuntu 24.04 install 13 min
    16:46 If you discount Microsoft's constant pressure to buy software, using the computer is about the same on Windows or Linux
    18:01 Myth 2: Linux Has Too Few Application Programs
    31:43 Myth 3: There Are Too Many Different Linux Versions
    42:57 Myth 4: Linux Is Obsolete Because It's Old
    46:50 Myth 5: Linux Is 100% Secure
    51:43 Summary
    53:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
    53:60 End

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  • Going Linux #462 · Listener Feedback
    2024/12/02

    Check out the new Going Linux website design and the new articles! Bill goes Big Linux and has been having issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discuss snap vs flatpack. Sean rambles, makes software recommendations, and wants your opinion on Enlightenment. Gabe asks about device drivers for Linux JackDeth has weather recommendations, details a powerful computer and recommends RustDesk over Team viewer. George From Tulsa tiscusses laptop battery life and virtual machines on macOS. Reid provides an update on the Lemur Pro and Jim like's the new music.

    Episode Time Stamps
    00:00 Going Linux 462 · Listener Feedback
    00:28 Larry uses the wrong microphone
    03:21 Larry redesigns the Going Linux website
    06:16 Bill plays with Big Linux
    07:26 Bill has been having issues with Ubuntu based distributions
    09:18 Larry switches to the correct mic
    10:40 Linux Mint ran without issues. Is it Snap vs. Flatpack?
    14:46 SCALE 22x announcement
    17:29 Sean: Ramblings and software recommendations
    20:17 Software Freedom Day
    23:43 YT-DLP
    25:30 Gramps
    26:20 Open source astronomy software
    27:13 Inkscape and Sodipodi
    27:34 AnsiWeather
    29:09 Sean: Send in your opinions on Enlightenment
    31:07 Stellarium
    40:47 Gabe: Linux device drivers
    51:26 JackDeth: Recommendations for Sean on weather apps
    54:11 JackDeth: Dell Optiplex Linux load out
    62:03 RustDesk vs. Team Viewer
    66:28 George: Laptop battery life
    72:26 George: UTM Virtual machine
    74:47 Reid: An update on the Lemur Pro
    81:22 Jim: I like the music
    84:01 End

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  • Going Linux #461 · Linux and Open Source Current Events
    2024/10/17

    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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