Going Linux
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Going Linux #374 · Snaps, Flatpaks and Appimages
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Going Linux #373 · Listener Feedback
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener feedback, we have a voice message from Nancy, Frank reports a flummox, Curbuntu is moving settings, is the Canadian wirless industry ...
Going Linux #372 · Ubuntu Derivatives
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #371 · Listener Feedback
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #370 · Run your business on Linux - Part 4
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Going Linux #369 · Listener Feedback
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a shout out and application picks, this episode provides more than just listener feedback. The feedback we have received over the past month incl...
Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux?
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Going Linux #367 · Listener Feedback
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Audio feedback from Paul starts our episode. We get thanks and emails on printers, SSDs, Linux dock applications, and Linux in the wild. Episode...
Going Linux #366 · Revisiting Kubuntu
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #365 · Listener Feedback
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Going Linux #364 · Back to Basics - Definition of Terms
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Going Linux #363 · Listener Feedback
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the new application for our Community. Our listeners commend on Mint, Slint, and print. We receive greetings, gratitude, and Google. Even mo...
Going Linux #362 · Run your business on Linux - Part 3
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #361 · Listener Feedback
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More on accessibility in Linux, solutions for other listeners, and why I moved from Windows to Linux. Episode 361 Time Stamps 00:00 Going...
Going Linux #360 · Run your business on Linux - Part 2
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 autho...
Going Linux #359 · Listener Feedback
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We provide recommendations on Linux computers pre-installed with Linux. We also have two "Gone Linux" stories, recommendations on learning the termina...
Going Linux #358 · Listener Feedback
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have voice feedback from Paul, suggestions on alternatives for G+, a question on OpenVPN, feedback and problems moving to Linux. Troy pr...
Going Linux #357 · Running your business on Linux - Part 1
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 operatin...
Going Linux #356 · Listener Feedback
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We get corrected (again). Michael has success. Daniel is frustrated by the lack of accessibility. Mike shares his Gone Linux story. Episode 356 Ti...
Going Linux #355 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 2
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our 2-part introduction to switching from Windows to Linux. Episode 355 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #355 · Moving from Windo...
Going Linux #354 · Listener Feedback
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We received audio feedback this time! We also answer questions about accessibility, 'hybrid' systems, replacing swap partitions, Kali, and usb sticks....
Going Linux #353 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 1
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wind...
Going Linux #352 · Listener Feedback
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Going Linux #351 · Review of Pinguy 18.04
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We review Pinguy Linux, release 18.04. Episode 351 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #351 · Review of Pinguy 18.04 00:15 Introduct...
Going Linux #350 · Listener Feedback
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Going Linux #349 · Linux Mint 19 Tara
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #348 · Listener Feedback
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We receive feedback on previous Listener Feedback episodes, including feedback for Bill on his issues with his Alienware computer. Joe wants to relive...
Going Linux #347 · Using the Terminal
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 no...
Going Linux #346 · Listener Feedback
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bill needs some help! Listeners share tips and help for other listeners. George asks for a book. Daniel has problems writing to disk. Episode 34...
Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my!
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Linux there are methods of installing software, from source code by compiling and installing, or through software packages and package managers. Th...
Going Linux #344 · Listener Feedback
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have feedback on the Discord package, the Linux In The Hamshack Podcast, Linux hardware, Linux maintenance, file permissions, and more!. Episo...
Going Linux #343 · HiDPI Auto-detection in Ubuntu MATE
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Support for high-resolution computer displays (HiDPI or 4K displays) is still being perfected. Not all Linux distributions provide settings that behav...
Going Linux #342 · Listener Feedback
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Serge provides multiple suggestions for replacing Skype. Jim describes some mobile AntennaPod issues, Greg discusses powering off by force, Norm sugge...
Going Linux #341 · Listener Feedback
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bill takes on a top secret special project. Jeremy recommends a backup solution, Greg removes cruft, George recommends Synology, Daniel asks about our...
Going Linux #340 · Security on Linux
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss security on Linux and provide basic Linux security guidelines. We discuss in more detail, backups, automated software updates and upgrades,...
Going Linux #339 · Listener Feedback
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #338 · Personalizing Your Linux Desktop
20 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Going Linux #337 · Listener Feedback
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At the request of our listeners, we provide a few recommendations on various subjects ranging from distributions for a low-powered computer to softwar...
Going Linux #336 · 2017 Year End Review
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the Going Linux holiday tradition, Bill and Larry review some of the significant happenings during the past year. Episode 336 Time Stamps 00...
Going Linux #335 · Listener Feedback
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
Going Linux #334 · Listener Feedback
05 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 app...
Going Linux #333 · One Installation File - Many Linux Distributions
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Going Linux #332 · Listener Feedback
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt on accessibility on boot from our new book, 'Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications.' Feedback on whole disk cloning, passwords, encryption...
Going Linux #331 · Whole Disk Cloning on Linux
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss backup and disaster recovery options that involve cloning your computer's entire hard drive. We discuss five Linux-based options for clonin...
Going Linux #330 · Listener Feedback
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
Going Linux #329 · Using 4K Monitors on Linux
20 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 cert...
Going Linux #328 · Listener Feedback
05 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We get feedback on stickers, books and Skype alternatives. We get questions on screen resolution, AppImages, network drives and issues, mouse buttons ...
Going Linux #327 · Things You Can Do In Windows And How To Do Them In Linux
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This time we talk about several of the common things you may be familiar with in Windows and describe how you do those same things while using Linux. ...
Going Linux #326 · Listener Feedback
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Larry has published a book: 'Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX.' Sebastien solves his problem with the filled-up hard drive. We find out how,...
Going Linux #325 · Getting Rid of 'Cruft' After An Upgrade
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by an exchange between our community members in our 'Going Linux Podcast' Google+ community, we discuss how Windows, OSX and Linux all leave ...
Going Linux #324 · Listener Feedback
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have several suggestions from our listeners for Sebastien on his filled hard drive, a request for a recommendation on a screen recorder for Linux a...
Going Linux #323 · Ubuntu MATE: A Typical Linux Distribution
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Not every Linux distro is the same, but many have very similar features and applications. In today's episode we review Ubuntu MATE from the perspectiv...
Going Linux #322 · Listener Feedback
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our listeners ask about Wifi issues, Ubuntu's changes, trackball configuration and more. We get comments on a password manager and on installing Linux...
Going Linux #321 · Sabayon Revisited
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bill has taken the time to review Sabayon Linux once again. He revises his score, gives some specific examples, plus and minus. Episode 321 Time S...
Going Linux #320 · Listener Feedback
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have contributons from listeners on backup software for Linux, and questions on browsing networks, running Wine, setting up extra m...
Going Linux #319 · Backups with Grsync
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Following our recommendations for strategies and methods of backing up your computer, we discuss an old tool, rsync, and it's graphical front-end, grs...
Going Linux #318 · Listener Feedback
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As always, we receive feedback on previous episodes, but this time we also receive feedback on our feedback on feedback. We have a word of caution for...
Going Linux #317 · Linux Distros Reviewed
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
At our listeners' requests, we provide a review of some non-Debian Linux distributions. Episode 317 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #317 · Linux ...
Going Linux #316 · Listener Feedback
05 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bill's frustration with SecureBoot on an Asus netbook nudges him toward a computer with Linux pre-installed. Michael needs help burning a Sonar LiveDV...
Going Linux #315 · 10th Anniversary Episode
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate 10 years of the Going Linux podcast, and review some significant happenings for Linux in 2016. Episode 315 Time Stamps 00:00 Going ...
Going Linux #314 · Listener Feedback
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of 2017 we read emails from listeners and answer their questions. Episode 314 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #314 · Listene...
Going Linux #313 · Getting Support for Linux Computers
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You can get help for your Linux computer in many ways. In this episode we provide some details about each kind of support. Many of the answers to your...
Going Linux #312 · Listener Feedback
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bill and Larry discuss feedback about backups, partitioning, cron jobs, Scrivener, the Windows MBR, and more. Episode 312 Time St...
Going Linux #311 · Controlling a Remote Desktop
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Remote desktop technology for Linux has progressed since we first discussed it in 2010. Our recommendations have changed as a result. Now we recommend...
Going Linux #310 · Listener Feedback
05 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and Larry solve the world's Linux issues... well the ones provided via our listener feedback anyway! From printers to ThinkPads and from marketin...
Going Linux #309 · Today's Security Technology
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world of Internet insecurity, it's more important than ever to maximize your safety and privacy, both on line and off. That's why we think ...
Going Linux #308 · Listener Feedback
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial software licenses are a total FRAUD! That's how our feedback starts this month. We get into the difficulties of installing Ubuntu on a dual...
Going Linux #307 · Today's Backup Technology
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about backups and backup software in at least three previous episodes, but it’s been a while. The last time we produced a full-fledged ...
Going Linux #306 · Listener Feedback
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This month's topics include Virutal Box on Ubuntu, remote into Ubuntu, installing netbeans, the dangers of rm, Mint vs. Ubuntu, wireless printing, net...
Going Linux #305 · Gaming on Linux revisited
20 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We take a fresh look at gaming on Linux, including the state of Steam and some of the native Linux game titles. Episode 305 Time Stamps 00:00 Go...
Going Linux #304 · Listener Feedback
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bill completes his move and finds another cloud service. We receive a suggestion from Gus, and a correction from Angelo. We answer questions on TMP pa...
Going Linux #303 · Hacked!
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Charles Tendell has his own radio show? Yep. He's on 1690 AM, KDMT Denver's Money Talk. And I was a guest on his show in June. Yep. ...
Going Linux #302 · Listener Feedback
05 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best Linux certifications to get? Software replacement for a multi-button mouse -- gestures. Linux compatible printers. Follow-ups from p...
Going Linux #301 · Open Source for Online Media
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Going Linux #301 · Open Source for Online Media Today we discuss Open Source software and services to meet your online media needs. It may be tot...
Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback
05 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Going Linux 300 · Listener Feedback Aidan wants previews, Tony crashes, Will doubts Linux, Michael likes it light, Sean likes Puppy, Frank is unha...