Going Linux

Going Linux #468 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1

06 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're tackling a question we hear a lot: "How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?" It's a great question, and the answer is...

Going Linux #474 · Bluetooth Devices

28 Dec 2025

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Bill is still running Manjaro with KDE. Larry is in a new location. Getting your wireless gear to play nice with Linux. Definition: Bluetooth. The gra...

Going Linux #473 · Listener Feedback

12 Nov 2025

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Bill and Larry both break things. Questions for the listener: In addition to MP3, should we have a second feed? If so, should it be OGG, FLAC, OPUS, o...

Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github

20 Sep 2025

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Welcome to the world of version control with Git and GitHub! We will walk you through the essential steps to get you started, from creating an account...

Going Linux #471 · Listener Feedback

08 Sep 2025

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Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?) Non-Windows computer does not track is the best? Tuxedo, System76, Framework, Dell XPS Se...

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

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be dau...

Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback

08 Jul 2025

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Bill tries ZFS. Our topics: Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch to Linux, L...

Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback

29 Apr 2025

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We discuss Ubuntu Cinnamon vs. Linux Mint Cinnamon. Our feedback includes supporting open source, about Fedora, backup solutions, office suites, switc...

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

09 Apr 2025

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Bill distro hops. Larry considers a distro hop. Bill fixes his problem with Snap packages. Larry fixes his app probles. Is using AI cheating? We discu...

Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback

26 Mar 2025

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Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback 01:35 Bill can breathe again 07:40 Reid: About the Lemur Pro 11:39 Georg...

Going Linux #464 · 2024 Year End Review

24 Feb 2025

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Bill commits to running MX Linux for a year and has issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discuss Linux drivers, the Cosmic desktop, Wayland display ma...

Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux

20 Dec 2024

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Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Windows, and the...

Going Linux #462 · Listener Feedback

02 Dec 2024

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Check out the new Going Linux website design and the new articles! Bill goes Big Linux and has been having issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discus...

Going Linux #461 · Linux and Open Source Current Events

17 Oct 2024

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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 r...

Going Linux #460 · Listener Feedback

19 Sep 2024

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Bill continues hopping. Larry upgrades the kernel. Listener Reid gets a Lemur, we get feedback on Networking and our theme, and a noise complaint. Bhi...

Going Linux #459 · Networking – Part 2

15 Aug 2024

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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 b...

Going Linux #458 · Listener Feedback

18 Jul 2024

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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 La...

Going Linux #457 · Networking – Introduction

22 Jun 2024

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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 feedbac...

Going Linux #456 · Listener Feedback

05 Jun 2024

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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 comment...

Going Linux #455 · Ubuntu 24.04 and Flavors released

20 May 2024

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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...

Going Linux #454 · Listener Feedback

05 May 2024

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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 ...

Going Linux #453 · Listener Feedback

20 Apr 2024

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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 Stam...

Going Linux #452 · Linux Talk , Tips, Tricks and Facts

06 Apr 2024

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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 ...

Going Linux #451 · Listener Feedback

09 Mar 2024

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In this episode: Bill hops again, lost voice mails, Google analytics, Lubuntu package manager, Bitlocker, Thunderbird, lightweight feedback, and sugge...

Going Linux #450 · Linux 2023 Year in review

04 Feb 2024

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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 ...

Going Linux #449 · Listener Feedback

18 Dec 2023

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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 W...

Going Linux #448 · Three Lightweight Distributions

09 Dec 2023

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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 sugg...

Going Linux #447 · Listener Feedback

13 Nov 2023

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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 Dri...

Going Linux #446 · Welcome to Linux – Utilities

03 Oct 2023

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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 man...

Going Linux #445 · Listener Feedback

12 Sep 2023

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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 ...

Going Linux #444 · Welcome to Linux! - Desktops

19 Aug 2023

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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...

Going Linux #443 · Listener Feedback

31 Jul 2023

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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 ...

Going Linux #442 · Welcome to Linux! Kubuntu

29 Jun 2023

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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:...

Going Linux #441 · Listener Feedback

17 Jun 2023

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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...

Going Linux #440 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 9 - Software Choices

31 May 2023

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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 Goin...

Going Linux #439 · Listener Feedback

27 Apr 2023

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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 St...

Going Linux #438 · Welcome to Linux Pt8 - How Linux protects your privacy Part 1

13 Mar 2023

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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 operatin...

Going Linux #437 · Listener Feedback

20 Feb 2023

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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 · List...

Going Linux #436 · Welcome to Linux! Pt7 - How Can Linux Be Free?

04 Feb 2023

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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 syste...

Going Linux #435 · Listener Feedback

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of voicemail feedback in this episode. Our listeners have been saving up feedback on 2-in-1 convertible laptops, accessibility, minions, gremlins...

Going Linux #434 · Welcome to Linux! Pt6 - Accessibility Software

21 Dec 2022

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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 ever...

Going Linux #433 · Run Ubuntu MATE On A 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop

02 Dec 2022

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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 ...

Going Linux #432 · Listener Feedback

25 Nov 2022

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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 a...

Going Linux #431 · Welcome to Linux! Pt5 - Adding Software to Ubuntu Mate

16 Oct 2022

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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 ...

Going Linux #430 · Listener Feedback

18 Sep 2022

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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 ...

Going Linux #429 · Using Open Source Software to get a new job

25 Aug 2022

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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 doc...

Going Linux #428 · Listener Feedback

07 Aug 2022

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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 Sta...

Going Linux #427 · Welcome to Linux! Pt 3

25 Jul 2022

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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, instal...

Going Linux #426 · Listener Feedback

27 Jun 2022

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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 #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC

05 Jun 2022

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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 runn...

Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback

21 May 2022

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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 an...

Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1

06 May 2022

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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 s...

Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback

17 Apr 2022

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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 abou...

Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback

20 Mar 2022

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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 dua...

Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS

05 Mar 2022

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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. ...

Going Linux #419 · Listener Feedback

20 Feb 2022

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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 listener...

Going Linux #418 · Keyboard Shortcuts

05 Feb 2022

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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, trackp...

Going Linux #417 · A Tribute To Tom

20 Jan 2022

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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. Epis...

Going Linux #416 · Listener Feedback

06 Jan 2022

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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...

Going Linux #415 · Linux Distro Key Differences

13 Dec 2021

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In today’s episode we answer the question, 'What are some of the key differences between Linux distributions?' Bill begins his evaluation of Element...

Going Linux #414 · Listener Feedback

05 Nov 2021

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This episodes includes discussions about key bindings, Mastadon, Virtual Box, the Framework laptop, file permissions, astronomy programs, printers, Wi...

Going Linux #413 · Screen Switching on Ubuntu MATE

10 Oct 2021

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In today’s episode we provide a way to enable your "switch screens" key on your Ubuntu MATE laptop. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #413 ·...

Going Linux #412 · Listener Feedback

06 Sep 2021

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Bill’s laptop is in computer hospital. Our listeners have suggestions, answers, and feedback on Office file formats, running Wine and Crossover, usi...

Going Linux #411 · Listener Feedback

31 Jul 2021

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We find out that Ubuntu’s website isn’t accessible before you pass the warning about cookies. We discuss the latest Linux distribution... from Mic...

Going Linux #410 · 4 Ways to use Office on Linux

12 Jul 2021

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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 episod...

Going Linux #409 · Listener Feedback

13 Jun 2021

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Bill quits Manjaro and comments on documentation. We get more feedback on the Pinebook Pro, questions about browsers, and an additional alternative to...

Going Linux #408 · Password Managers for Linux

16 May 2021

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There are over 100 alternatives to the most popular password manager, LastPass. We review the top 4 and recommend the best. We review 1Password, Bitwa...

Going Linux #407 · Listener Feedback

30 Apr 2021

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Our listeners talk about Laptops for Linux: Dell Latitude E557, Pinebook Pro, and Juno Computers, we hear about Strawberry music player, Garuda Linux ...

Going Linux #406 · Pinebook Pro Reviews

07 Apr 2021

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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 ...

Going Linux #405 · Listener Feedback

24 Mar 2021

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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 ...

Going Linux #404 · Making Linux Installation Media

21 Feb 2021

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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...

Going Linux #403 · Listener Feedback

04 Feb 2021

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Updates on Bill’s computers, Linux compatibility, and trusted programs. We also have contributions about Photography software, ExpanDrive, Kali, and...

Going Linux #402 · Streaming Music Services and Linux

22 Jan 2021

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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...

Going Linux #401 · Listener Feedback

06 Jan 2021

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From creepy behavior online to media server updates to suggestions on mobile phones on Linux, file permissions, Pulse Audio, PDFs, and computer hardwa...

Going Linux #400 · Listener Experiences

13 Dec 2020

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Stories from our listener minions help us to celebrate our milestone 400th episode! From chocolate chip cookies to to accessibility on Arch, we have s...

Going Linux #399 · Listener Feedback

21 Nov 2020

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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, s...

Going Linux #398 · Edit and manage photos on Linux Pt. 2

24 Oct 2020

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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...

Going Linux #397 · Listener Feedback

27 Sep 2020

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We answer questions about problems receiving the podcast, SSH, printers, browsers and more. We also discuss photography and the new major computer bra...

Going Linux #396 · Edit and manage photos on Linux Pt. 1

06 Sep 2020

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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, th...

Going Linux #395 · Listener Feedback

23 Aug 2020

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Bill is still on Manjaro! The Ubuntu MATE Guide is now available online. We answer questions about MeWe, dual booting, fresh install, replacing a shee...

Going Linux #394 · Manjaro Linux Overview

15 Jul 2020

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Bill searches for a non-Debian-based distribution that is suitable for Linux newcomers. He finds one in Manjaro! Episode 394 Time Stamps 00...

Going Linux #393 · Listener Feedback

19 Jun 2020

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Bill resists distrohopping, Robert is happy with Mint, Jeremy comes back, and we get advice on ThinkPad, reasons to leave Windows advice on office sui...

Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux

31 May 2020

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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 ...

Going Linux #391 · Listener Feedback

16 May 2020

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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 ...

Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7

25 Apr 2020

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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-d...

Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback

07 Apr 2020

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Bill burns out on distrohopping after providing multiple release reviews. Our listeners provide feedback on new user recommendations, hard drive mount...

Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview

17 Mar 2020

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Rocco (BigDaddyLinux) Interviews Larry on Episode 39 of the Linux Spotlight. Episode 388 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #388 · Linux Spot...

Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback

10 Mar 2020

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We answer questions and comment on internal drive problems, Microsoft making Linux more popular, the Distrowatch podcast, gPodder and Orca, the Mint f...

Going Linux #386 · Switching from OSX or macOS to Linux

25 Feb 2020

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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 #385 · Listener Feedback

05 Feb 2020

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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 ...

Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review

20 Jan 2020

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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...

Going Linux #383 · Listener Feedback

26 Dec 2019

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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...

Going Linux #382 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 3

11 Dec 2019

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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...

Going Linux #381 · Listener Feedback

25 Nov 2019

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We describe how to generate a file with your computer's specifications. Our listeners comment on Zorin, suggest Feren, rebel against 'the man', rage a...

Going Linux #380 · Switching from Windows to Linux-Part 2

05 Nov 2019

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In our second episode dedicated to upgrading from Windows to Linux we describe how to create installation media from Windows, macOS, and Linux, bootin...

Going Linux #379 · Listener Feedback

23 Oct 2019

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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 listene...

Going Linux #378 · Zorin Review

07 Oct 2019

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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 Rev...

Going Linux #377 · Listener Feedback

21 Sep 2019

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Our first giveaway. In this episode: hidden gems, Banshee abandoned, FreeOffice issues, back to Ubuntu MATE for accessibility, and NTP and hardware cl...

Going Linux #376 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 1

01 Sep 2019

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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...

Going Linux #375 · Listener Feedback

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have several questions about accessibility in Linux applications, we discuss a couple of cross-platform office suites that provide...