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Practical Show Notes For The Going Linux Podcast
Here you will find links to the topics we covered in the episodes from our fourth year, 2010. You'll also find links to software, websites articles, and other resources mentioned in the episodes of Going Linux. To send feedback, use the Listener Feedback telephone number shown at the right, or send your feedback by e-mail to the address listed below.
If you are looking for our most recent shows, please go to our main Show Notes page.
Feedback or questions?
E-mail us: goinglinux@gmail.com
2010 Shows:
Dec 24: #124 - Gone Linux
Dec 23: #123 - Computer America #33
Dec 11: #122 - Listener Feedback
Nov 21: #121 - Switching to Linux-Through the Years
Nov 17: #120 - Computer America #32
Nov 05: #119 - Listener Feedback
Oct 24: #118 - Remote Assistance Software for Linux
Oct 21: #117 - Computer America #31
Oct 05: #116 - Listener Feedback
Sep 23: #115 - Computer America #30
Sep 21: #114 - Setup Remote Desktop
Sep 05: #113 - Listener Feedback
Aug 20: #112 - Linux for Small Business
Aug 19: #111 - Computer America #29
Aug 05: #110 - Listener Feedback
Jul 22: #109 - Computer America #28
Jul 20: #108 - Using the GUI for Shell Command Junkies-Advanced
Jul 05: #107 - Listener Feedback
Jun 25: #106 - Using the GUI for Shell Command Junkies-Introduction
Jun 18: #105 - Computer America #27
Jun 05: #104 - Listener Feedback
May 24: #103 - Computer America #26
May 20: #102 - Computing In The Cloud-Advanced
May 05: #101 - Listener Feedback
Apr 20: #100 - Synaptics-Advanced MultiTouch for Linux
Apr 20: #99 - Computer America #25
Apr 10: #98 - Listener Feedback
Mar 22: #97 - Linux and Cloud Computing-Introduction
Mar 17: #96 - Computer America #24
Mar 15: #95 - Listener Feedback
Feb 27: #94 - SCaLE 8x
Feb 21: #93 - Computer America #23
Feb 05: #92 - Listener Feedback
Jan 20: #91 - Linux Games-Advanced
Jan 19: #90 - Computer America #22
Jan 10: #89 - Listener Feedback
Archived Show Notes:
2009 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
2008 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
2007 Show Notes: Jan - Dec
Dec 24: #124 - Gone Linux
Going Linux listerner, Curbuntu, recorded an episode for Hacker Public Radio, HPR, entitled "I Blame Tom Merritt." In the episode, Curbuntu describes how he came to use Linux. What better "gone linux" episode! In addition, Curbuntu touches on many of the reasons many of us moved to Linux.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Hacker Public Radio Episode 0609: http://hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=0609
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 124 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #124 - Gone Linux
00:16 Introduction
02:18 Curbuntu on Hacker Public Radio
17:11 End
Dec 23: #123 - Computer America #33
Topic: Holiday Gift Giving: Donating to Open Source Projects. This time of the year, many people's thoughts turn to the giving of gifts. Something our listeners might want to think about is, if they use Open Source software, giving a donation of money or time to those Open Source projects. Larry discusses why you might want to choose Linux and Open Source software over proprietary, commercial software with vendor lock-in. Craig and Carey say a lot of nice things about Open Source, Linux, and the Going Linux software.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Defining "Free": http://goinglinux.com/articles/DefineFree.html
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratis_versus_Libre
Mozilla Project (Firefox, Thunderbird, etc.) http://www.mozilla.org/contribute/
Ubuntu Linux: http://www.ubuntulinux.org/community/get-involved
Open Source Initiative: http://www.opensource.org/donate
Document Foundation (LibreOffice) http://www.documentfoundation.org/contribution/
TrueCrypt: http://www.truecrypt.org/donations/
Setting Up Synergy on Linux: http://goinglinux.com/articles/UsingSynergyOnLinuxAndWindows.html
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 123 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #123 - Computer America #33
00:16 Introduction
00:52 Hello and welcome
03:00 Even when you use Linux, you have to be careful on the Internet
08:05 Holiday Gift Givint: Donating to Open Source Projects
11:21 What's great about Open Source is...
12:47 The difference between "free" software and "Free" software
14:49 The difference between "Free" and "Open Source" software
18:55 To the average user, who is not a developer, why does this really matter?
19:54 Why does it matter to a developer?
20:43 Why the average user should use Open Source instead of closed source, proprietary software?
25:44 One more reason consumers should choose Open Source over commercial software
28:52 Isn't Linux just other people's work, repackaged?
31:11 Donate money, time, or help to an Open Source project
34:12 LinuxFreak: Will Linux every be a major player on the desktop for the general public?
37:10 Ordering a computer with Linux pre-installed
38:34 Rick: Runs Linux from USB flash drive.
42:31 John: Wants to control two computers from one keyboard and mouse
51:44 Carey records a pomotion for goinglinux!
58:00 Gene: Options for trying a different desktop environment without risk
62:40 Todd: Linux at 34,000 ft.
65:05 Thanks
66:42 End
Dec 11: #122 - Listener Feedback
Tom has self-inflicted computer wounds. Larry hears from Target. We both answer listener questions.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
LinuxBasix: http://linuxbasix.com
Mikogo: http://www.mikogo.com
Linux, 25 Oct 2010: Canonical Ubuntu splits from GNOME over design issues
Orca on Unity: http://osdir.com/ml/ubuntu-accessibility/2010-10/msg00006.html
Linuxers, 03 Nov 2010: Set Gmail as the default email-client on your Gnome Desktop using gnome-gmail
Linux Format remote control review:
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/7-of-the-best-linux-remote-desktop-clients-716346
Hawkforce: www.hawkforce.de
Graphical installer and manual partitioning: http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2010/10/12/ubuntu-10-10-manual-disk-partitioning-guide
Converting from openSuSE to Ubuntu: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=9141619
GPG keys post: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1339490
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 122 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #122 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:44 Tom has computer trouble
02:30 Target responds... sort of...
04:08 Northeast Linux Expo
06:56 Martin: Voice mail about Teamviewer
11:28 Steve: Voice mail about streaming host
13:02 Ron: iPod with gPodder
14:02 Lee: LinuxBasix and Mikogo
16:50 Brian: Will Unity be accessible?
20:20 Mike: Remote Assistance feedback
20:50 Pascal: Linux pre-installed from Hawkforce
25:55 Jeff: Backtrak Linux
27:13 Jon: Streaming advice
29:14 Tom returns
32:22 Bill: Converting openSuse to Ubuntu
39:25 Travis: HP-Compaq F-keys can be changed in BIOS
42:14 Charles: Racing Cow fears Unity will send her to the farm
47:24 Ray: Compiling and installing from tar.gz
51:51 Jameel: Software Center error and what's up with server edition?
56:49 Scott: Maverick update fixes issue
62:23 Bill: Move to Ubuntu went well
65:14 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:19 End
Nov 21: #121 - Switching to Linux-Through the Years
Tom and Larry reminisce about the old days of Linux, when penguins roamed the earth and before graphical user interfaces. What is life like starting today vs when you did some of the beginner shows when you began. How about comparing through time what it was like in the 90s to begin Linux, to when you started the podcast to now?
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
GNU/Linux Distro Timeline (Lundqvist and Rodic):
http://futurist.se/gldt/ (most up-to-date listing, thanks to listener Martin Wildam)
Wubi installer guide: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide
BIOS access and boot order access by manufacturer
http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 121 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #121 - Switching to Linux-Through the Years
00:15 Introduction
01:27 Tom's upgrade to Ubuntu 10.04
06:20 GNU/Linux Distributions Timeline
27:32 Installing Linux
35:32 Installing Applications
41:23 Using Applications
43:05 Hardware Compatibility
45:17 Cloud Compatibility
46:46 Larry's rant about Target locking you into using aroprietary OS to print their discount coupons
45:23 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
58:33 End
Nov 17: #120 - Computer America #32
Topic of the month: "Linux: It doesn't always work". What's in a Linux forum, how do I use one, and why should I log in?
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
When things go wrong:
Distribution-agnostic forums: http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/
Ubuntu forums: http://ubuntuforums.org/
Fedora forums: http://www.fedoraforum.org/
Linux Mint forums: http://forums.linuxmint.com/
OpenSuSE forums: http://forums.opensuse.org/
Debian forums: http://forums.debian.net/
PCLinuxOS forums: http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php
Sabayon forums: http://forum.sabayon.org/
Mandriva forums: http://forum.mandriva.com/
Arch Linux forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/
Puppy Linux forums: http://murga-linux.com/puppy/
Here is a link to instructions on how to install WICD:
http://blog.sudobits.com/2010/07/23/install-wicd-network-manager-on-ubuntu-10-04/
And here is an older article that also discusses how to use it:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/wicd-wired-and-wireless-network-manager-for-ubuntu.html
This is the Ubuntu community page on WICD:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WICD
Here is an post in the Ubuntu forums confirming that the WUSB54G is a problem after Ubuntu 9.10
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1397062&highlight=WUSB54G
Here is a link confirming that using the NDISwrapper is a solution
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1499149&highlight=WUSB54G
Here are a couple of other links discussing NDISwrapper that might be useful:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper
http://goinglinux.com/articles/BroadcomNDIS.html
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 120 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #120 - Computer America #32
00:16 Introduction
01:35 Linux: It doesn't always work
05:56 What goes wrong with computers
06:19 What to when something goes wrong
07:20 Community forums: How to
07:56 What is a forum?
09:07 Ray: How do I install Linux, and what happens to my Windows data?
15:07 Linux forums list for the Distrowatch top 10 Linux distributions
17:23 What is in a forum?
19:15 Ray: Which Linux is easiest to learn?
20:29 Why is a Linux "community" important?
23:20 How do I find help in a forum?
24:39 Why should I sign-in to a forum?
28:24 When is a forum "open for business"
31:36 Jonathan: Don't be fooled. Apple, HP, Dell all use the same parts
39:39 Mark: Wireless connection speed issue could not be resolved
48:50 David: Wireless card issue could not be resolved
52:20 If everything is working, don't break it by upgrading!
57:14 Chatroom may have convinced Ray to try Linux
57:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com
59:15 End
Nov 05: #119 - Listener Feedback
Another fun packed show! (A tip of the "fedora" to the Ubuntu UK Podcast. http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org)
Jon's instructions:
1) Install an SSH server - it can be at either end, but for simplicity sake, we'll make it at the same end as we're trying to access.
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
2) Port forward to the SSH server - I tend to change the incoming port from 22 (which is the standard SSH port) to something unusual, perhaps 10022 or 7654, it doesn't really matter as long as it's above 1024 (to avoid conflicts) and both ends know what this port number is. This will help avoid filling your logs with connection attempts from machines trying to find open hosts on the internet. You discussed briefly how to do port forwarding before, but there are a whole load of guides on how to do it at this URL: http://portforward.com/
3) Create an SSH session to the server. Here we're connecting from the machine providing support to the machine it's providing support to, and we're using the non-standard port I mentioned before:
ssh -o Port=7654 -L 5901:localhost:5900 remote.host.i.p
If the SSH server is sitting on the machine providing support, then someone sitting at the client end would need to do this:
ssh -o Port=7654 -R 5901:localhost:5900 support.host.i.p
4) Connect to the VNC server, over the tunnel. Because there's a chance you might already have port 5900 configured for your own VNC server, I've changed the port number to 5901 instead of 5900, so in this case you would VNC to localhost:1 or localhost::5901
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Larry's big Ubuntu 10.10 adventure: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=9991215
PCCMOSCleaner: http://www.pccmos.com/
Port forwarding: http://portforward.com/ provides a list of routers,etc and how to set them up
NX (a cross-platform, compressed SSH + X connection)
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeNX
Hamachi (a low-configuration VPN service, using the LogMeIn servers to negotiate the tunnels)
https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi2/
Enhance your Ubuntu:
http://blog.thesilentnumber.me/2010/04/ubuntu-1004-post-install-guide-what-to.html
GPG-crypter: http://gpg-crypter.sourceforge.net/
Games: http://www.wolfire.com/humble
Fix sudo: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/fixsudo
Linux on a flash drive:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LiveUsbPendrivePersistent
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14912/create-a-persistent-bootable-ubuntu-usb-flash-drive/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 119 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #119 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:43 www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
02:21 Larry's adventure with Ubuntu 10.10 networking on an HP Pavilion dm4
10:16 Tom's adventure with Teamviewer
15:25 Troy: Discovers our voice mail
17:00 Victor: Phone numbers and Remote Desktop
22:04 Kenny: Zimbra Desktop alternative to Outlook
24:01 Joseph: Starting a Linux streaming radio station
26:33 Jon: More Remote Desktop via SSH
32:42 Ian: More SSH
35:29 Bill: Enhancing Ubuntu 10.04
36:47 TJ: Security with DropBox
38:39 Andre: Awsome games
39:13 Ray: Command line help with Android Install on Nokia
42:22 Mike: Fix sudo
43:43 Keld: Install Kubuntu with Ubuntu
47:02 Kelly: What was that website again? freelinuxbox.org
48:08 Tony: Logs? Do I need Firefox?
51:44 Bob: Linux on a flash drive
61:42 James: Dell chats about Linux
66:18 Eugene: Gnome or KDE?
68:32 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
70:21 End
Oct 24: #118 - Remote Assistance Software for Linux
One of the weaknesses of supporting Linux computers is that there are not as many good screen sharing, remote control, and collaborative tools. Having said that, the situation is changing. In this episode we discuss some tools that can make supporting Linux computers much easier, and one of them leads the pack by a great distance. Listen-in to find out which one!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
List and ranking of various solutions: http://alternativeto.net/software/teamviewer/?profile=linux&platform=linux
GoToMeeting: http://gotomeeting.com
(heavily advertised, but no support for Linux)
LogMeIn: https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/free/
(Free, but can't control a Linux Machine)
Yugma: https://www.yugma.com/
(Not free, but works great, clunky interface)
Vyew: http://vyew.com
(appears to be a way to make presentations... not for remote assistance since no screen sharing)
WizHelp: http://www.wizhelp.com
(WizHelp is dead)
Yuuguu: http://www.yuuguu.com/download/linux_download_others_preview
(Great for screen sharing but no remote control.)
Team Viewer: http://teamviewer.com/download/index.aspx?os=linux
(Free for non-commercial use. Linux, Windows, and Mac!)
ISL Light: http://www.islonline.com
(not free, 15-day free trial, no installation required)
How to setup and use Remote Access on your Ubuntu PC: http://goinglinux.com/articles/RemoteDesktop.html
VNC manual page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VNC
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 118 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #118 - Remote Support Software for Linux
00:17 Introduction
00:42 10-10-10 Ubuntu 10.10 release day
04:23 audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
05:17 42-day (101010 = 42)
08:49 Remote assistance software that is available for Linux
12:40 GoToMeeting
13:32 LogMeIn
15:42 Yugma
19:23 Vyew
20:50 WizHelp
21:55 Yuuguu
23:51 ISL Light
25:34 Team Viewer
26:18 We give the top-rated package a try - in real-time
28:00 Downloading and installing
30:29 Launching and making the connection
32:52 Viewing and controlling the remote screen
34:38 Switching sides
35:47 Other features
36:25 Disconnecting
38:24 Even more options
43:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:04 End
Oct 21: #117 - Computer America #31
Our best Computer America episode yet! The topic: "Linux Accessibility" Our additional guest tonight is Jonathan Nadeau. Jonathan is a blind computer user who runs a computer business called Frostbite Systems. He builds Linux computers and sells them, specializing in computers pre-configured and optimized for the sight-impaired. He builds and sells computers for sighted people, too. When Johnathan is not building computers he is educating and empowering the Linux community through his own podcasts. He interviews luminaries from the Linux and open source world about their work and contributions to the Linux computing community. His podcasts include Frostcast, Orcacast, This Week in Debian, and This Week in Fedora.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Johnathan's website is at http://frostbitesystems.com
Johnathan's media presence on-line is at http://www.frostbitemedia.org
1-click installation sites was Episode 86. http://goinglinux.com/2009shownotes.html#glp086
The website is AllMyApps http://allmyapps.com/windows/install-pc
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 117 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #117 - Computer America #31
00:17 Introduction
00:53 Hello and welcome
01:10 Linux Accessibility
05:13 About Johnathan and Frostbite Systems
08:13 Johnathan Nadeau blasts JAWS
24:22 Jim: How do I buy a blind-optimized computer?
26:10 Johnathan discusses more Linux Accessibility
40:46 Johnathan does not use a monitor or a mouse
50:45 Tom is in the chat room!
50:36 Doug: Gone Linux
52:46 Garrett: What was the name of that website?
55:29 John: Gone Linux (Except for Adobe's Lightroom)
61:42 Rob: Acer Aspire One wireless suggestion
64:03 Paul: What do you think about Mint 9
70:42 End
Oct 05: #116 - Listener Feedback
We should be paying for Linux. VNC protocol is insecure. Linux is vulnerable to viruses and malware. Klaatu is the head of The GNU World Order. Remember the milk. Advertising for Linux. Prompted by our listeners' feedback, these are all things mentioned and discussed in this episode.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Remmina remote control software: http://remmina.sourceforge.net/
World wide Internet TV http://wwitv.com
Tasque task manager: http://live.gnome.org/Tasque
Remember the Milk: http://blog.rememberthemilk.com/2008/04/getting-organized-with-tasque
Remember the Milk Thunderbird plugin: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/7125/
Zimbra email-client: http://www.zimbra.com/products/desktop_features.html
Zimbra Outlook integration: http://www.zimbra.com/forums/general-questions/19566-migrating-m-outlook-zimbra-desktop.html#post101706
Shuttleworth on Zimbra: http://www.zimbra.com/products/desktop_reviews.html
The Gnu World Order Podcast: http://www.thebadapples.info/
Bill's new blog: http://scattertalk.com/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 116 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #116 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:12 audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
03:10 Jon: VNC Protocol is very insecure
05:50 Steve: SCiTE, not Scipe
09:27 Angelo: Thanks for the help with talking rescue disk
12:09 Paul: Resolved his own webcam/audio issue, MSN doesn't stream
15:34 Paul: Resolved his own bashpodder issue
17:38 Mike: Klaatu helps Mike to mount a Mac-formatted hard drive
20:52 Dogphlap: Printer advice for Larry
24:14 Greg: Portable Apps, and why completely remove doesn't
28:41 Evan: Advice for Jim/Mike on converting from Outlook
35:05 Chris: Linux IS vulnerable to viruses and malware
38:56 Yorgi: Why is Linux not better adopted by the average user?
46:54 PDF Tool Kit: pdftk
48:29 Chief executive minion, Bill
49:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:07 End
Sep 23: #115 - Compter America #30
"Cloud-based Linux distributions" is the topic for today. We discuss operating systems that are specifically designed to quickly and efficiently getting you on the Internet, and provides you with as many applications as possible to work FROM the Internet. Examples of cloud-based applications are Google's "Docs and Spreadsheets" office suite, and the on-line iTunes clone, "The Cloud Player." Peppermint OS is a fast, lightweight Linux distribution, based on Linux Mint and Ubuntu, using very few hard-drive based applications. This distribution uses a concept called "Site Specific Browsers" to present web applications in a single-purpose browser window, that makes it look and work much like a traditional, installed application. To put web apps on your desktop, Peppermint OS uses Mozilla's Firefox and Mozilla's Prism technology. Peppermint Ice uses Google's Chromium browser. As always, we answer plenty of listener e-mail as well.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Peppermint OS and Peppermint Ice OS http://peppermintos.com/about-peppermint
Mozilla Prism http://prism.mozillalabs.com
The Cloud Player http://www.thecloudplayer.com
Another cloud-based Linux: GoodOS (gOS) http://www.thinkgos.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 115 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #115 - Computer America #30
00:16 Introduction
02:56 Cloud-based Linux distributions
14:31 Peppermint One and Peppermint Ice
18:11 Site Specific Browsers
25:30 "Wacky orange flavor" Linux
26:00 Getting started with Peppermint Linux
35:13 Other "cloud" operating systems
38:32 Alexander: Which operating system is best? Windows, Mac, or Linux?
50:32 Jon: Portable Apps for the library user
54:52 Scott: Problem affects both wired and wireless network on Ubuntu
67:48 Jeff: Google offers "Talk" with chat
69:42 Mike: Which routers are compatible with Linux?
70:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
74:46 End
Sep 21: #114 - Setup Remote Desktop
Tom and I walk through the setup for Remote Desktop. We also connect to each other's computers over the network. We discuss how to use port forwarding to enable the ability to use Remote Desktop to connect computers through a firewall or router. We also discuss alternative methods of connecting computers remotely over the Internet.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Audible contact information:
Going Linux sponsor page: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
Developers offer help here: greatideas@audible.com
Customer Support: http://audible.custhelpcom/
Going Linux article: Setup and use Remote Desktop
Ubuntu wiki article: http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid#Remote_Access
How to configure Remote Desktop To Your Ubuntu Desktop:
http://www.howtoforge.com/configure-remote-access-to-your-ubuntu-desktop
How to setup and use Remote Access on your Ubuntu PC:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2010/05/17/how-to-setup-and-use-remote-access-on-your-ubuntu-pc/
Audible releases app for Android mobile phones -- but what does this mean for accessibility?
No Machine NX Free:
http://www.nomachine.com/select-package.php?os=linux&id=1
KnightCast KC0037:
http://www.knightnet.be/knightcast-podcast/751-the-knightcast-kc0037-ubuntu-linux-as-a-terminal-server
NeatX:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-neatx-similar-to-freenx-server-on-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx.html
Secure Remote Access to your desktop:
http://www.linux.com/archive/feature/119446
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 114 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #114 - Setup Remote Desktop
00:17 Introduction
00:44 Don't use FAT32 on multi-GB USB backup drives because of file size limit
04:47 Google voice number +1-904-4-OUR-TUX 1-904-468-7889
07:03 Remote desktop setup to allow connection to your computer
18:15 Making the connection
20:20 A complete meltdown on the Internet
22:06 Port forwarding to allow bypassing of a router or firewall (port 5900)
25:30 Finding your local IP address
27:44 Connecting through your corporate network
30:26 SSH option vs. VNC?
32:13 JPEG helps with viewing video remotely
33:09 Do not run Compiz (desktop effects)
34:57 Alternative methods of connecting remotely to computers NX Free, NeatX, SSH
37:46 Software Pick: Audible player for Android
44:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-4-OUR-TUX, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:54 End
Sep 05: #113 - Listener Feedback
We have lots of audio feedback. Thanks everyone. More "Gone Linux" success stories, and questions - as always.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Audible contact information:
Going Linux sponsor page: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
Developers offer help here: greatideas@audible.com
Customer Support: http://audible.custhelpcom/
Run physical XP in VM on Hardy:
http://dotneverland.blogspot.com/2008/08/running-your-physical-windows-xp.html
Convert a physical Vista partition to a .vdi file:
http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32518
Portable Apps: http://portableapps.com
Omg! Ubuntu!:
http://feedproxy.google.com/%7Er/d0od/%7E3/7HGQEnlQPEw/lin-app-website-provides-surprisingly.html
TerminalRun: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/9738/
UNetbootin: http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net
Wubi: http://wubi-installer.org
Tux Radar: http://www.tuxradar.com/podcast
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 113 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #113 - Listener Feedback
00:16 Introduction
01:12 www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
04:00 Steve McLaughlin - The Door To Door Geek: scipe text editor
06:05 Bill: Fedora 13 review (sort of)
09:22 Skwiggs: How do I boot physical W7 partition in Virtual Box on Ubuntu host?
13:40 Jim: Moving Outlook to Thunderbird, not so easy
26:32 Troy: HP OfficeJet 8500 install, on W7 took 4 hours; on Linux, just plug it in
30:37 Jason: Don't claim OOo is 100% compatible with MS Office
34:33 Mike: Use Portable Apps to run Firefox in Library instead of IE
37:22 Mike: Commercial apps for Linux
39:26 Trevor: Highlight text in a browser and run in a terminal - TerminalRun
40:07 Angelo: How do I install Ubuntu on a system with no CD or DVD drive?
44:18 Keld: Would like to see "You dare us" like on TuxRadar
47:52 Mike: With Mint there really isn't a reason for Windows users not to switch
50:34 Dakota: Linux has made my life easier and more fun
54:58 George: Using Rhythmbox since losing iPod, now is catching up on our podcast
56:24 Zeb: Why does "complete removal" not mean "complete removal?"
62:29 OLF Promo
63:37 End
Aug 20: #112 - Linux for Small Business
This episode focuses on Linux for small business, but we also discuss a bootable rescue CD on a flash drive. We discuss hardware requirements, operating systems and software applications for specific purposes as well.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Audible contact information:
Going Linux sponsor page: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
Developers offer help here: greatideas@audible.com
Customer Support: http://audible.custhelpcom/
LinuxInsider article:
This Is Your Brain on Linux Desktop
Elbert Hannah
08/06/10
http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/70568.html?wlc=1281164759
Linux Magazine article:
The Ubuntu Advantage? Canonical Takes On Red Hat
Christopher Smart
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7803/1.html
LinuxInsider article:
Scribus: Worth the Effort for the Linux-Loving Desktop Publisher
Jack M. Germain
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/70157.html
Articles on Small Business
Seven-Reasons-to-Move-to-Linux
http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/moveto.shtml
software-services-applications-network-software
Linux Basement on Drupal: Preparing and Installing
Nightwise on NXfree: Building a terminal server using Ubuntu Linux
grml: http://grml.org
Carbonite: http://www.carbonite.com/
SpiderOak: http://www.spideroak.com/
Scribus: http://www.scribus.net/
Ubuntu System Requirements: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 112 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #112 - Linux for Small Business
00:16 Introduction
01:06 Vinux as a bootable talking rescue thumb drive
05:58 http://www.Audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
08:05 Thanks to Frazer and Kevin and Martin
08:29 Articles on Linux for small business
11:57 Frazer: Needs online backup and hardware requirements a new computer
16:41 Kevin: A Linux distribution for business?
22:15 Martin: Suggestions for an episode (This one)
25:09 Which hardware to choose for Linux compatibility
32:05 Software for scanning
34:27 Content Management System (CMS)
37:04 Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
40:46 Mobile phone sync with Linux
43:54 Connecting from ouside
46:39 Digitally signed documents
48:56 Enterprise Content Managment (ECM)
50:05 Software suggestions from Martin
58:38 Compatibility of files
60:12 Software pick: man2html create manuals at http://localhost/cgi-bin/man/man2html
64:33 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
66:56 OLF Promo
67:57 End
Aug 19: #111 - Computer America #29
Topic of the month: Office for Linux. KOffice: KWord (word processor, desktop publishing) | KSpread (spreadsheets, formulas, charts) | KPresenter (presentations) | Kexi (database) | KPlato (project planning) | Kivio (diagramming and flowcharting) - not yet released | Karbon (drawing, vector graphics) | Krita (painting and image editing). OpenOffice.org, formerly from Sun Microsystems (now part of Oracle): Writer (word processor, desktop publishing, WYSIWYG html editor) | Calc (spreadsheet, formulas, charts) | Impress (presentations) | Draw (drawing, vector graphics) | Base (database) | Math (scientific formulas and equations) | Plugins from OpenOffice and third parties.Go-oo: Distributed as OpenOffice.org, with openSUSE, Mandriva and Ubuntu Linux.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
KOffice office suite for Linux (Windows and Mac are still experimental)
http://www.koffice.org/
OpenOffice office suite is available for Linux, Windows, Intel Mac and PowerPC Mac.
Formerly from Sun Microsystems (now part of Oracle)
http://www.openoffice.org/
OpenOffice.org documentation site:
http://doctumentation.openoffice.org/
OpenOffice 3.2 PDF manuals:
http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/OOo3_User_Guides/Chapters
Go-OO: OpenOffice derivative
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openoffice#Go-oo
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 111 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #111 - Computer America #29
00:17 Introduction
02:10 Office for Linux
03:39 OpenOffice.org
04:53 KOffice
05:50 Are office suites for Linux compatible with Microsoft Office?
07:50 Go-oo is distributed, and branded as OpenOffice.org, with many Linux distributions
10:47 How do I open a Microsoft Office document in OpenOffice?
13:01 Why not use a cloud-based office suite instead of OpenOffice?
17:52 Components and derivatives of office suites for Linux
21:08 Will Oracle kill OpenOffice?
24:18 Go-oo can open and save files with those new docx, xlsx and pptx files.
30:59 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
35:08 Ohio Linux Fest 2010 Promo
35:35 Göran: Correcting Larry's mistake
40:35 Jim: OpenOffice documentation
43:25 Henry: Will I be able to dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu?
54:35 Reese: Copy and paste is different on Linux than on Windows
59:32 Where do I find Going Linux?
62:48 John: Trouble opening .mht files in Firefox (use the unMHT plug-in)
64:42 End
Aug 05: #110 - Listener Feedback
It's only been a month, but it seems like a long time since we recorded a Listener Feedback episode. This time we discuss why we have taken on Audible as a sponsor. Audible provides DRM-restricted audio books and requires a prprietary player that doesn't work on Linux. Listen in to find out what we're doing and how you can help. Len and David provide us with audio feedback, and we discuss everything from Vinux and Mythbuntu, to hardware drivers and Linux pottery.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Audible contact information:
Going Linux sponsor page: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
Developers offer help here: greatideas@audible.com
Customer Support: http://audible.custhelpcom/
Accounting software:
http://www.gnucash.org/
http://search.quickbooksonline.com/
Check out our resources page for software for Linux:
http://goinglinux.com/articles/Resources.html#SoftwareEquivalents
Pat Davila on Mythbuntu
http://www.tllts.org/planet/?cat=7&paged=2
http://showmedo.com/videotutorials/series?name=y5cJIkCUi
GDM: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=447264
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 110 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #110 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:48 What's up with the Audible advertisement?
03:00 Let's work together to encourage Audible to help develop a player for Linux
05:10 Audible responds... and says they are working with the Linux community
06:16 Write to customer service, especially if you are a Linux developer
09:52 Len: Corrects Larry's mistake on the show notes page
12:30 David: Rythmbox issue
16:08 Lester: Graphical version of wget... gwget
18:22 Podcast Alley thanks
19:01 k9joshua: Found us on Miro and catchin up
22:28 lightacannon: Looking for accounting software for Linux
23:40 Angelo: Wants a talking rescue disk
27:41 Ray: Disagrees with Larry and Carey that IE9 support dropped on XP will boost Linux sales
30:42 David: Additional information on Prism... no plugins
35:49 John: Tries Mythbuntu, then wishes he hadn't when it removes ubuntu-desktop
43:15 Yo! Pandabear: Nod32 antivirus for Linux
44:56 Martin: Sound volume problems when recording videos
49:03 Charles: Painting pottery
50:11 Tony: Audio streaming skips. Is it the sound card?
53:23 Richard: Needs DVD codecc
54:55 David: Gone Linux on Netbook and amateur radio
57:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
59:29 End
Jul 22: #109 - Computer America #28
Topic of the month: "Supporting Linux Computers." One of the weaknesses of supporting Linux computers is that there are not as many good screen sharing and collaborative tools. Having said that, the situation is changing. Once again, Carey defends the fact that he does like Linux. As a Windows support tech, he just doesn't see value for him to use it. Yes, of course he uses embedded Linux in his NAS devices, etc.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Yugma: https://www.yugma.com/
Team Viewer: http://teamviewer.com/download/index.aspx#downloadAreaLinux
Vyew: http://vyew.com
Yuuguu: http://www.yuuguu.com/download/linux_download_others_preview
WizHelp: http://www.wizhelp.com/WizPortal/en/home
LogMeIn: https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/free/
How to setup and use Remote Access on your Ubuntu PC:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2010/05/17/how-to-setup-and-use-remote-access-on-your-ubuntu-pc/
VNC manual page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VNC
Wikipedia article on SFTP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSH_file_transfer_protocol
A comparison of FTP programs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_FTP_client_software
FileZilla features: http://filezilla-project.org/client_features.php
How to secure the server for SSH: http://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Howto
How to secure the server for SSL:
http://wiki.filezilla-project.org/SSL/TLS#SSL.2FTLS_.28FTPS.29_vs_SSH_.28SFTP.29
More network configuration stuff the server guys should already know:
http://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Network_Configuration
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 109 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #109 - Computer America
00:17 Introduction
01:51 The Comupter America hosts chit-chat about this and that
06:24 The Linux stuff starts here
08:33 Supporting Linux computers
10:10 Larry admits the "negative side"
15:54 Some software that Linux support techs might use
20:23 Other ways to get support for Linux
26:00 Distractions from the chat room
29:09 If there is no value for the individual, they will not switch to Linux
32:54 How to get the Going Linux podcast
35:17 Carey loves Linux
37:52 Barry: Have faith, Linux figures out the drivers for printers without help
48:10 Martin: Creates another Linux convert
55:08 Selecting e-mail for the show
56:56 Frazer: He uploads files using Linux on unsecure FTP connection because they don't trust Linux
69:59 Paul: Copying files over a NAS is so slow compared with using Windows?
71:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
75:03 End
Jul 20: #108 - Using the GUI for Shell Command Junkies-Advanced
We conclude our episode to show old bash shell junkies, how to to do in the GUI, many of the things they do today from the command prompt. Of course users of the graphical user interface can learn a thing or two about the command line as well.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Audible: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
Nautilus plugins:
http://168hours.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/10-total-commander-alternatives-for-linux/
Python gui options: http://wiki.python.org/moin/GuiProgramming
Additional details: http://wiki.python.org/moin/GUI%20Programming%20in%20Python
A comparison FTP programs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_FTP_client_software
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 108 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #108 - Using the GUI for Shell Command Junkies-Advanced
00:12 Introduction
00:67 www.audiblepodcast.com/goinglinux
03:22 Our inspiration
04:32 Delete and "move to trash": gparted
09:11 Users, groups, permissions and owners
12:21 Browsing and managing files
14:16 Text editors and advanced features for programmers
21:21 Starting and stopping services (processes)
23:51 System monitor
27:03 Programming and IDEs
30:09 Remote control, FTP and stuff we aren't going to cover here
31:02 mySQL administration
32:41 File downloads - FileZilla and using the browser with Nautilus
37:56 Installing applications
41:32 Thanks Jeff
42:07 Software Picks: Peppermint One Linux, Prism web application launcher
50:43 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
52:37 End
Jul 05: #107 - Listener Feedback
Geek appreciation, advice on browsers, dreams of being a minion, and getting Frostbite. We rip off (er, I mean we're inspired by) the Linux Action Show again. Cross and Keld have both Gone Linux.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
The code Mike mentioned:
# set PATH
so it includes user's private bin if it exists
if [ -d "$HOME/bin" ] ; then
PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"
fi
Frostbite Systemsif [ -d "$HOME/bin" ] ; then
PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"
fi
Podcasts: frostbitemedia.org
Website: frostbitesystems.com
Blog site frostbitesystems.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 107 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #107 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
00:47 What's missing?
02:04 Haresh: browsers and tabs
05:15 Christos: Going Linux - an acquired taste, dreams of being a "minion"
11:21 Things that run Linux (tip of the hat to the Linux Action Show)
12:38 Doug: Running a physical Windows intall as a virtual box image
16:56 Frazer: Gets better help from the Linux community than from that old Microsoft OS
18:09 Mike: You can run scripts and links to executables from your home folder
20:07 Jonathan: Frostbite Systems now has Frostbite Media
21:44 Roy: Correction - CENTOS is not sponsored by Red Hat
24:09 Cross: Gone Linux!
26:35 Keld: Gone Linux with 50 old PCs
27:53 Free Linux Box donations
28:51 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
31:18 FreeLinuxBox.org
31:50 End
Jun 25: #106 - Using the GUI for Shell Command Junkies-Introduction
The idea for the episode came from listener, Jeff. He suggested we produce an episode to show old bash shell junkies like him, how to to do in the GUI, many of the things he's been doing for years from the command prompt. It will take us more than one episode to cover all of this, so this is the "introductory" episode.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Going Linux Article: Backups http://goinglinux.com/articles/Backups.html
HUBackup:
http://packages.ubuntu.com/intrepid/hubackup
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HomeUserBackup
Simple Backup
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/backup-and-restore-your-ubuntu-system-using-sbackup.html
Bacula
http://www.bacula.org
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 106 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #106 - Using the GUI for Shell Command Junkies-Introduction
00:22 Introduction
01:27 A Linux virus?! NOT!
04:24 Linux on point-of-sale terminals
07:26 Tribute to Linux Action Show (well, sort of)
07:56 Jeff suggest the topic for this episode
13:02 Command-line tip for script writers
14:39 GUI alternative to back-ups instead of using dar and dar_manager
19:39 Disk Usage analayzer is the graphical alterative to the du command.
21:26 We discover some differences between Ubuntu 10.04 and 9.10
22:47 Find files using Search for Files (gnome-search-tool) instead of find, sed, locate and awk
28:15 Advanced search options in the gnome-search-tool
37:47 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
40:04 End
Jun 18: #105 - Computer America #27
The topic, "Linux on the Small Business Desktop," starts a conversation about point-of-sale terminals. We discuss the need for Office Suites on Linux to be compatible with Microsoft Office, 7 reasons to move to Linux, and how Internet Explorer 9 could lead to success for Firefox and the Linux OS. Why are Linux users concerned with Windows terms of use? We answer listener questions.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Three links to articles related to Linux for small business.
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/.../Seven-Reasons-to-Move-to-Linux.htm
http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/moveto.shtml
http://www.canonical.com/news/ubuntu-10.04-desktop-edition
Microsoft's latest terms of use for Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx
Learning Latin websites. (Not Linux-specific.)
http://archives.nd.edu/latgramm.htm
http://anki.ichi2.net/account/login
Ubuntu's minimum system requirements:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements
(Most computers made in the last 5 years exceed those specs easily.)
BTRFS
https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Main_Page
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 105 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #105 - Computer America #27
00:17 Introduction
03:08 Movie talk
09:45 Kevin wrote an e-mail that inspired today's topic
12:05 Small business software needs: Microsoft-compatible Office Suite
15:29 PDF creation for free
18:38 Point-of-sale terminals
20:08 What about support?
21:29 A POS system is a computer
27:07 Get a professional to support your Linux server
36:28 7 Reasons for small business to switch to Linux
40:37 Michael: Podcast Alley feedback Windows licenses for Linux users
47:52 Microsoft's lack of IE9 support in Windows 7 could be good for Linux
52:51 Podcast Bunker (now listing the Going Linux podcast)
54:19 Why Linux users worry about Windows licenses
56:27 Dannyboy: What makes the android phone a better device than the iPhone?
58:52 Glen: Sensors-applet & hardware-monitor are in the "universe" repository.
60:52 Deniz: What about the Going Linux CDs.
66:36 John: Learning about Unix rather than Linux in school
69:49 CitizenX: Latin support in Linux.
71:45 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
77:00 End
Jun 05: #104 - Listener Feedback
Lots of links from our listenters with help for Tom's Chrome woes, Larry's black-on-black menu issues and more. More links to cloud apps and late breaking news from Klaatu.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
How to Install VMWare Tools in Ubuntu
http://chrysaor.info/?page=faq#28
How to: MacOS 9 on Ubuntu Using SheepShaver
http://www.osnews.com/story/23321/Howto_MacOS_9_on_Ubuntu_Using_SheepShaver
22 Cool Wallpapers to Download for Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid
http://www.clickonf5.org/linux/22-cool-wallpapers-ubuntu-lucid-1004/7387
Ubuntu 10.04 Shutdown Problem, Fix
http://www.lockergnome.com/linux/2010/05/18/ubuntu-10-04-shutdown-problem-fix/
Richard's computer repair shop in GA I added a link to your site on our site
http://www.simplecomputerrepair.net
Printer PSC 1400 info: http://www.openprinting.org/printer/HP/HP-PSC_1400
Using a password manager: http://jdpfu.com:82/2010/04/24/keepassx-password-manager
Concerns with cloud-based services:
http://jdpfu.com:82/2010/03/24/concerns-with-software-as-a-service
EverNote - http://evernote.com - Universal Note Taking / OCR
30 Boxes - http://30boxes.com - Calendaring
Toodledo - http://www.toodledo.com/info/compare.php - ToDo List
Remember The Milk - http://www.rememberthemilk.com - ToDo List
Picaso - http://picasaweb.google.com - Photo Gallery
Flickr - http://www.flickr.com - Photo Gallery
Mint - http://mint.com - Quicken Replacement
Hulu - http://www.hulu.com - Online TV Shows and Movies (currently free)
Basecamp - http://basecamphq.com - Project Management, Project Organization for small biz
DimDim - http://www.dimdim.com - Online collaboration / Screen Sharing
Flash drive compatibility list:
http://www.ubuntumini.com/2009/03/usb-flash-drive-compatibility-list.html
The Small Box Admin Blog
http://www.smallboxadmin.com <-- New Web Site!
http://smallboxadmin.blogspot.com
GNU Linux Media Sprint results http://www.skyehaven.net/blog/linux-multimedia-sprint
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 104 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #104 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:14 Ubuntu Lucid allows simultaneous recording and Skype
04:52 Mattias: Using Dropbox to share settings on multiple computers
09:15 Michael: AdTwart for Chrome
14:43 Daniel: Blocking ads and opening all tabs easily in Chrome
16:45 Scott: Choose from "cleanlooks" in Skype to fix the black-on-black menu problem
19:06 Gord: Subscribe links fail. (Right-click and copy to podcatcher.)
21:05 Brian: Multiple links to interesting articles
23:00 Richard: Video card and printer problems may both be driver issues
27:10 Martin: Apps for blind users
29:35 Martin: Symbolic links to a command
30:45 Dharmin: Used iTunes and iPod; went mad on Vista, has now switched to ubuntu and HTC Magic
32:37 John: Expert advice and links for on-line services
37:48 Terry: Not all flash drives are created equal; choose carefully
44:28 Matt: Thumb drive advice while riding a mower (Listen. You'll figure it out.)
47:44 Chris: Gone Linux for programming
48:28 Josh: Gone Linux - the novel
53:06 Ken: How The Small Box Admin has Gone Linux
56:37 xPenguins
58:05 GNU Linux Media Sprint results
61:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
62:50 End
May 24: #103 - Computer America #26
Linux "OS-10" The latest Ubuntu is more like Mac OS-X than ever.
- Designed to be easy to use.
- Online music store and integrated music player.
- Pre-packaged with all the basic applications an average user will need.
- Advanced applications are also available that expand the basic capabilities.
- And now the close, minimize and maximize buttons are on the left of each window.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Ubuntu Linux:
http://www.ubuntulinux.org
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/products/whatisubuntu/1004features
The Middle Georgia Linux Users Group
http://mgalug.org
Thunderbird Setup:
http://goinglinux.com/articles/ThunderbirdSetup.html
Moving applications (Thunderbird, OpenOffice, and Firefox) from Windows to Linux:
http://goinglinux.com/articles/MoveAppsToNewComputer.html
Lexmark officially supports Linux... Tux logo on the box:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=lexmark_linux&num=1
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 103 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #103 - Computer America #26
00:17 Introduction
02:19 Hello and welcome
04:01 Chat room troubles
05:15 Linux OS-10: Ubuntu 10.04 has a lot in common with the Mac OSX
09:05 Stability
11:41 Reliability
12:55 Why, oh why can't Larry get into the chat room?
14:12 On-line music store and integrated music player
18:13 Why has Apple not created a version of iTunes for Linux?
19:55 Looking at the Ubuntu 10.04 desktop
22:45 Computer up-time with Linux-based NAS devices
27:40 NAS: Build or buy?
32:50 Two versions of Java are NOT better than one
36:59 Hour two
38:18 John: Wants to installing 10.04 on machine with Ubuntu already installed using Wubi
46:02 Jeff: Looking forward to multi-touch on Linux
50:38 Dharmin: Looking for Linux alternative to iTunes
56:02 David: Uses Thunderbird. Wants mail left on the Hotmail server
60:52 Lightning and Sunbird for calendaring
62:42 Daniel: Lexmark is now officially supporting Linux
65:38 Ken: Takes issue of my characterization of non-LTS releases of Ubuntu
70:57 Ubuntu: An excellent user experience out of the box
73:08 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
76:02 End
May 20: #102 - Computing In The Cloud-Advanced
We explain David Falcone's 100th episode audio congratulation. Larry waits to install Ubuntu 10.04 -- he waits for a day after its release! We provide lots of links, here in the show notes, for all of the topics we discuss. The Knightcast KC0035 plays a big part in this episode of Going Linux. Thanks to Knightwise for his excellent review of cloud computing -- and for saving us a lot of work! :)
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
The Knightcast KC0035 "Life in a Browser"
Cloud Storage:
UbuntuOne: https://one.ubuntu.com
Box.net: http://www.box.net
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com
Amazon S3: http://aws.amazon.com/s3
Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org
Bookmark Sync:
Weave (Firefox plug-in) https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/10868?src=api
Xmarks: http://www.xmarks.com
Zoho Office: http://www.zoho.com
Gliffy: http://www.gliffy.com
Google does healthcare: http://www.google.com/health
Google Docs has changed (improved):
http://tech.slashdot.org/story/10/04/12/1816205/Google-Rebuilds-Docs-Platform
More Google stuff:
http://www.gmail.com
http://calendar.google.com
http://documents.google.com
http://maps.google.com
Look at what the folks at Microsoft are working on!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011284309_msftcloud08.html
Aviary - A cloud-based audio editing studio: http://aviary.com
Kevin's games links:
http://www.gettheglass.com
http://media.y8.com/games/content/Governor_of_Poker.swf
http://www.flashchess3.com
http://a.espncdn.com/arcade/prod/games/pool/20090619/pool_Secure.swf
http://media.y8.com/games/content/Crush_The_Castle_may_5th_2009.swf
http://a.espncdn.com/arcade/prod/games/airhockey/20090619/pipeline-airhockey_Secure.swf
Kevin's cloud apps links:
http://www.go2web20.net
http://www.feedmyapp.com
http://simplespark.com
http://whatsonmypc.wordpress.com/cloudware-apps
Kevin's blog: http://linuxbacktobasics.blogspot.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 102 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #102 - Computing In The Cloud-Advanced
00:17 Introduction
01:20 Thanks to "the guys" at the Bar B Ranch
03:27 Tom tries Chrome again. Stays with Firefox
05:34 Larry waited to install Ubuntu 10.04 (Sure he did!)
08:04 Tom really will wait
12:13 Cloud Computing Applications - more than we thought
13:42 Google is in the healthcare business
16:40 Cloud-based office suites: documents, spreadsheets, presentations, flow diagrams and more
21:16 Cloud-based storage
29:53 Browser bookmark synchronization
34:10 Knightwise and The Knightcast podcast
36:30 Google docs and other stuff
39:20 Microsoft virtually in the cloud and delivering pizza
42:19 The Kightcast KC0035
51:38 Edward: eyeOS - cloud-base operating system
53:26: Kevin: Links courtesy of Linux Back to Basics
58:47 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
60:54 End
May 05: #101 - Listener Feedback
After we recorded Episode 101, we received an e-mail from David Falcone, who recorded a 100th episode audio congratulation on Audacity, running under openSuse 11.2, on an old laptop and using a webcam for a mic. Nicely done David! Explanations, suggestions, solutions and ideas -- all from our listeners. Thanks once again everyone! Tom and I both have software picks this time.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
John's blog entry about backups: http://jdpfu.com:82/2009/10/24/linux-home-backup-with-rdiff-backup
Roger's command for launching Skype with webcam drivers preloaded:
env LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype
Help from Ubuntu: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SkypeWebCams
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 101 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #101 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:12 David Falcone: Congratulations on your 100th episode
02:43 Ubuntu 10.04
03:08 Question: WAV or no WAV?
05:02 Tom wants to get back at spammers
07:18 Your computer IS infected. Download this program to fix it.
08:30 Russ Woodman: Xaster explained, DSL modem help
13:50 Danny: Using Orca and Debian
16:46 Dharmin: An alternative for iTunes?
19:15 John: Print screen and backups
21:48 Roger: Skype webcam solution
25:54 Alexey: More Skype webcam and printscreen ideas
35:24 Doug: Booting your physical Windows partition from within a Linux VM
36:29 Svrivani: How do I write a command-line program for Linux?
38:44 Grigory: Suggests we do an episode on light-weight distros.
41:44 Software pick: Real Player
42:55 Software pick: Any LiveCD Linux distribution
47:58 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:51 End
Apr 20: #100 - Synaptics' TouchPads Support MultiTouch on Linux!
This special episode recognizes a hardware manufacturer who has gone out of their way to support Linux. Synaptics, maker of user interface touch devices for computer, mobile phones, remote controls and other devices companies, have just announced that they are bringing mult-touch capability to the Linux desktop with their Synaptics Gesture Suite (SGS) for Linux. Tom and I discuss. Oh, and we make the special announcement we teased on episode 98.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Synaptics Brings Advanced MultiTouch to Linux
http://www.synaptics.com/go/SGSL
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 100 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #100 - Synaptics
00:15 Introduction
01:20 Adopting Ubuntu 10.04
02:45 Is Larry switching to Mint?
04:20 Announcing our DVD archives (coming soon)
08:42 Synatpics (not the package manager) introduces advance MultiTouch capabilities for Linux
13:44 The press release
17:36 Is it downloadable?
18:05 Current TouchPad capabilitieson Linux laptops
22:48 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
25:29 End
Apr 20: #099 - Computer America #25
Recorded on April 20, this month's radio appearance topic is "Hardware manufacturers and support for Linux."
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Synaptics Brings Advanced MultiTouch To Linux:
http://goinglinux.com/articles/SynapticsBringsAdvancedMultiTouchToLinux.html
Synaptics Press release: http://bit.ly/dgZ795
Hardware compatibility: http://goinglinux.com/articles/Resources.html#hardware-compatibility
50 Places: http://www.focus.com/fyi/information-technology/50-places-linux-running-you-might-not-expect/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 99 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #099 - Computer America #25
00:17 Introduction
61:54 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
62:21 End
Apr 10: #098 - Listener Feedback
This time we have no audio feedback, but we have lots of e-mail for our "Gone Linux" segment. People seem to love sharing their stories of moving to Linux with us, and we sure enjoy reading them.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Backups with rdiff-backup
Website: http://www.nongnu.org/rdiff-backup
Video: http://www.fosscasts.com/screencasts/tag/rdiff-backup
Keryrix: http://keryxproject.org
Building a kernel: http://www.digitalhermit.com/linux/Kernel-Build-HOWTO.html
Trucrypt: http://www.truecrypt.org
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Episode 98 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #098 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:13 An announcement about an announcement
02:20 OggCamp
03:44 Pete: Dead computer + Linux = new PC. Vista + infection = time for Linux
07:49 Larry and Tom: Skype issues, Windows won't allow a screen shot
12:40 Bob: Left XP on over night, got infection, now using Linux
17:18 David: From Unix to Caldera to Slackware and Arch
18:31 David: Puts Ubuntu on netbook and converts Dad to Linux
20:24 Ohio: Was slipped a copy of Linux while taking the Microsoft certification
23:18 Scott: Why Linux is safer?
26:02 Jeff: Finding where a Linux program is located
29:32 Tim: Suggests that we refresh some older episodes for modern distributions
31:04 Greg: Suggests rdiff-backup and shares a link
33:10 Darshana: Is the Prolink Hurricane H8600 Linux-compatible?
36:16 Jeff: Suggestions regarding the SCaLE presentation
38:05 Michael: Using the Ctrl+Alt+F7 tip
38:50 Andrew: Keryx for downloading applications on one computer and installing on another
41:52 Steve: Why you should NOT run Windows in a VirtualBox
44:18 David: Using TrueCrypt and Dropbox to store data in the cloud securely
47:06 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
49:26 Southeast Linux Fest
50:22 End
Mar 22: #097 - Linux and Cloud Computing-Introduction
What is "cloud computing" anyway? We give examples of some applications that are considered to be "in the cloud."
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Cloud computing defined: http://www.commoncraft.com/cloud-computing-video
Some cloud computing apps:
Google Docs & Spreadsheets
ThinkFree Office Online
Zoho Office Suite
MS Office Online
UbuntuOne
DropBox
Articles:
Online Office Suites: The Winner Is Clear
By Richard Ericson, ComputerWorld, January 17, 2007
Review: Open-Source Office Suites Compared
By Serdar Yegulalp, InformationWeek, April 10, 2009
Microsoft girds Office 2010 with free Web versions
ComputerWorld, By Eric Lai, July 13, 2009
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 97 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #097 - Linux and Cloud Computing-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
02:07 Definition: Cloud Computing
03:16 Examples of Cloud Computing
04:08 The trade-offs of computing in the cloud
05:02 Some security issues
06:40 The convenience of cloud computing
07:34 Drop Box: Do they have my whole hard drive?
10:46 Free vs. paid features of cloud-based office suites
12:51 Free vs. paid: DropBox and UbuntuOne
14:01 Google Docs: now with file sharing
14:34 Updates and updates are automatic on the cloud without downloading
15:15 Cloud computing in the corporate enterprise
16:45 More details in the advanced episodes
17:30 Tom's picks: Terminal Run for Firefox, zooming in Firefox
20:51 Larry's pick: Google Chrom for Linux
25:05 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
26:53 End
Mar 17: #096 - Computer America #24
Topic: Googling for Linux help.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Custom Linux Search: http://www.google.com/linux
Basic Search: http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=134479
Advanced Search: http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=136861
PlayOnLinux: http://www.playonlinux.com
Reset the password and enable the ability to install software packages on Acer with Linpus Lite:
http://www.aspireoneuser.com/2008/07/09/aspire-one-advance-linpus-mode-hack/
Installing Skype on Acer with Linpus Lite:
http://www.linux.com/archive/forums/topic/2559
Kaspersky Rescue CD:
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/RescueDisk/
Bit Defender Rescue CD:
http://download.bitdefender.com/rescue_cd/
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 96 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #096 - Computer America #24
00:17 Introduction
01:51 Is that sunset a screensaver or is it live?
05:20 Linux at Disney
06:06 What about Fedora?
07:26 Linux: Not just for geeks any more
09:32 Charlie: Problems getting on the Internet resolved
14:29 Linux Mint has many of the "extras" installed by default
16:31 Charlie has room to install Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux Mint and Windows 7 at the same time
18:35 What is Puppy Linux?
21:21 How do I find help for myself about Linux?
23:32 The special Google search page for Linux topics
25:04 Using the right terms when you search
26:06 Google's search help topics
29:23 Choosing the right words for a search
32:06 Using "+" and "-" to refine your search
34:20 Promo: Southeast Linux Fest
37:19 Dave: Recommends PlayOnLinux to run iTunes under Linux
42:56 Calder: Locked-down Linpus version of Linux on Acer Aspire One
48:52 Paul: Trouble booting LiveCD on dual-monitor setup
54:45 Zonric: Recommends PlayOnLinux for games
63:00 Vaughn: Scanning for Windows viruses using antivirus software running on Linux works!
65:32 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
72:12 End
Mar 15: #095 - Listener Feedback
Scott's question about a Mac-like dock for Linux generated a lot of feedback. We read and answer other questions as well.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Mac-like dock applications for Linux:
Avant Window Manager (AWN) https://launchpad.net/awn
SimDock http://sourceforge.net/projects/simdock
docbarx https://launchpad.net/~dockbar-main/+archive/ppa
wbar http://code.google.com/p/wbar/
Cairo https://launchpad.net/cairo-dock
Daisy http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php/Daisy?content=102077
Mac4Lin http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac4lin/
glx-doc http://www.glx-dock.org/
Enlightenment E17 http://www.enlightenment.org
5 Mac docks for Linux
http://www.internetling.com/2008/03/24/linux-docks-5-mac-os-x-docks-for-ubuntu-and-other-linux-distros/
Enlightenment screen shot screen shot screen shot
http://blog.thedebianuser.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/gos.jpg
Instruction to turn on Gnome compositing:
http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2008/03/31/enable-metacity-compositing-in-gnome-222/
Win2-7:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Win2-7+Pack?content=113264
defenestrate: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/defenestrate
Definition 3: (computing, humorous, slang) To stop using the Windows operating system.
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Episode 95 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #095 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:14 Jim: Installed Ubuntu on a custom computer, now has multiple Linux computers
04:50 Bob: Has used many operating systems. Because of the MS "you are a criminal" attitude, moved to Linux.
08:24 Zonrick: Now running Ubuntu, even though he is a gamer.
09:21 Scott's question generates lots of recommendations
10:22 RoadSurfer: recommends AWN, docbarx
15:30 Chuck: AWN
15:52 Klaatu: Wbar, AWN, Daisy
17:43 Door To Door Geek: Enlightenment 17
19:07 Zonrick: Simdock
20:02 JFL: Mac4Lin
20:36 Steve: Dreamlinux
22:14 Daniel: AWN, Cairo-Dock, Docky, wbar
25:29 Matt: Cairo-Dock
26:57 Terry: Cairo-Dock
30:41 Ohio: Acer, Power PC recommendations
31:27 Dejan: Installing and using Linux without a fast Internet connection
36:49 JFL: Views Linux as a modular operating system
38:35 Klaatu: Sawtooth G4 installation suggestions. Low spec computing considerations.
42:28 Mikolaj: Defenestrate
43:20 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:25 End
Feb 27: #094 - SCaLE 8x
In this episode, we present the audio from Larry's talk at the 8th Southern California Linux Expo.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Larry's SCaLE 8x Presentation: Linux for Windows Users (Penguins Don't Feel Pain)
PDF Format | Open Document Format
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Episode 94 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #094 - SCaLE 8x
00:17 Introduction
01:08 Penguins Don't Feel Pain
66:15 Ogg Camp promo
67:23 End
Feb 21: #093 - Computer America #23
Topic for the month: "Anti-virus software for Linux"
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux Format (UK) Magazine online linked to this TuxRadar article: http://www.tuxradar.com/content/get-best-virus-scanner-linux
Bit Defender for Linux: http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-80-en--BitDefender-Antivirus-Scanner-for-Unices.html
Clam AV: http://www.clamav.net/ (Windows version: http://www.clamwin.com/)
AVG for Linux: http://free.avg.com/us-en/download?prd=afl
Using Add-on chat with Linux http://goinglinux.com/articles/AddOnChat.html
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 93 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #093 - Computer America #23
00:15 Introduction
01:52 Anti-virus software for Linux
06:00 Are virus writers writing for Linux, or is it like the Mac?
07:49 Use anti-virus software under Linux to prevent passing on Windows viruses.
08:35 What about platform-independent vulnerabilities, like Java security holes?
10:23 Do you get security updates automatically with Linux?
11:20 If Linux is open source, how do you know you can trust the security updates?
13:56 I get all the updates if I purchase support, but what about if I am using a free distribution of Linux?
16:09 Are the updates only for the kernel, or for applications, too?
18:15 Is the kernel the same from distribution to distribution?
20:26 It would be difficult to get infected with a Linux virus, if they existed.
22:30 Don't be part of the problem
23:15 How much choice do I have when it comes to Linux anti-virus software?
24:27 Which Linux anti-virus is the best?
30:55 Review by Tux Radar's review of anti-virus
31:40 Charlie: Problems that he can not connect to the Internet on his dual boot, system -- when using Linux!
44:43 John: Trouble-shooting a DVD drives that read files on a DVD, but won't allow copying. DRM?
52:49 John: Can I scan a Windows partition from Linux, to remove infections.
57:39 John: Do drivers get installed automatically when you install Linux?
58:48 Tony: Problems getting onto the Computer America's Add-on Chat.
61:52 Carey's understanding of (and appreciation for) Linux
62:52 Jonathan: Audio problems with gtk-recordmydesktop to create screencasts
64:17 Next-up on Going Linux
66:57 freelinuxbox.org promo
67:30 End
Feb 05: #092 - Listener Feedback
A new Linux computer vendor, help for our listeners, and a new segment for the podcast. Gone Linux!
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux computers from Frostbite Systems: http://www.frostbitesystems.com
Acrossad Linux Oggcast: http://www.acrossad.org
Greasmonkey script to replace Flash player with mplayer https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/748
Firefox optimization and troubleshooting http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1193567
Mint Cast article on installing after upgrade:
http://www.mintcast.org/2008/
Acer Aspire One ZA3 and Ubuntu:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?s=b1024487e6b07b09e969017779222598&t=1235819&page=2
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1204386&page=2
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AspireOne
Linux for the PPC:
http://www.ghacks.net/2009/06/10/revive-your-old-mac-g3-g4-or-g5-with-linux/
http://www.linux.com/archive/forums/topic/1894
http://www.pure-mac.com/unix.html
Ubuntu Customization Kit: http://uck.sourceforge.net/
Free and Open Source Screencasts: http://fosscasts.com
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 92 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #092 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:15 SCaLE 8x Southern California Linux Expo
02:19 Jonathan: Frostbite systems - computers with Linux installed, specializing in computers for blind users
05:02 Yiorgi: Suggestions for making Going Linux an even better podcast
10:34 Lester: Cell phone connects quickly in Linux, difficult in Windows
12:51 Rafael: Switched to Ubuntu after Windows virus infestation
14:19 Scott: Wiped out Windows and went 100% to Linux
16:54 Luke: Needs older version of Skype because of pulse audio problems
18:34 Rex: Has a podcast and a revolutionary Open Source business idea
20:44 James: Adding missing application icons to the Linux menu
22:36 Definition: The command line pipe
24:24 James: Linux is just a command-line operating system with a GUI pasted on top
30:18 Scott: Seems to be installing Ubuntu on every computer in sight!
34:03 Pete: De-Microsofting his life
35:51 Jim: What does it mean to "install" software?
40:29 Amarok issues
41:41 Max: Mint Cast provides info on re-installing settings after a fresh install.
42:34 Tony: Failed install of Firefox 3.6 disables plugins
45:53 John: Software pick is the fusion-icon package
50:07 Phil: Google IS evil. Acer Aspire One problems with Ubuntu installed
53:14 Linux could be (but isn't) like Mac, and support only specific hardware; or like Windows, and require hardware upgrades
57:15 John: Lost his NTFS "C:" drive on his dual-boot system
59:43 Tim: Trying to install Linux on a G4 Sawtooth Mac
62:28 John: FOSSCasts screencasts are available
63:30 Software pick: UCK Ubuntu Customisation Kit
65:31 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
67:20 End
Jan 20: #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
The long-awaited Advanced Linux Gaming episode is finally here! From native Linux games to Play on Linux, we discuss the things you need to know to get advanced games to run on your Linux machine.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Linux Games:
Penumbra http://www.penumbragame.com/game.php
Sauerbraten http://sauerbraten.org/
Alien Arena http://icculus.org/alienarena/rpa/aquire.html
Open Arena http://www.openarena.ws/
James' steps for getting WoW working on WINE:
You need to copy the fonts from the Microsoft core fonts package into your wine folder:
$ cp /usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts/* ~/.wine/drive_c/windows/Fonts/
For WoW, you will need to edit the launcher (icon) by right clicking on it, and add "-opengl"
to the very end of the command line... The game will now run flawlessly.
Steps for EveOnLine on Ubuntu 9.10:
For Eve Online, change the launcher's command line to something like:
env WINEPREFIX="/home/[YOUR USERNAME]/.wine" wine
explorer /desktop=EVE,1440x1080 "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
PlayOnLinux screenshot:
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Episode 91 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
00:18 Introduction
01:30 Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x is on "Linux for Windows Users"
02:37 Get your drivers "in a row" to get ready for gaming
03:22 Proper video drivers are critical for gaming on Linux
04:45 Turn off Compiz before you start
05:06 Where do I go to install hardware drivers for Ubuntu?
07:00 There are some great native Linux games... like Penumbra
09:38 Saurbraten, Open Arena and Alien Arena are like Quake
12:17 Microsoft games are designed to run on Windows. Don't expect miracles!
13:27 Finding instructions for getting games to run under WINE on Linux
13:56 Considerations for differences in computer harware
15:18 James: An e-mail with suggestions for setting up Windows games on Linux
21:56 Play On Linux: Not just for gaming
23:20 Play On Linux works like Add/Remove Programs for installing many Windows apps like iTunes and others.
25:19 The Play On Linux website has an extensive "scripts" list
27:42 Thanks, Tom for your personal sacrifice, testing all these games
28:28 Caution: Be careful of 3rd party applications. Wine can get Windows viruses!
29:34 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
31:22 SCaLE 8x promo
32:21 End
Jan 19: #090 - Computer America #22
Larry is back on the Computer America radio show for the beginning of yet another new year. The topic is "Linux for Windows users" but we talk about Linux for Windows, Mac and any kind of user. Listener e-mails in hour 2 as always. Larry provides a promo code for Computer America listeners to get a discount off of their SCaLE 8x registration..
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
Chip In site: http://helpshawnpowersfamily.chipin.com/help-shawn-powers-family Help Shawn Powers & his family.
PartedMagic: http://partedmagic.com/ and http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=partedmagic
Come see Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale8x/presentations/linux-windows-users
Theme music provided by Mark Blasco http://www.podcastthemes.com
Episode 90 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #090 - Computer America #22
00:17 Introduction
01:12 Hello and welcome
03:22 Craig's new computer
07:13 Craig's new iMac would run Linux blazingly fast
10:30 Carey's new NAS does run Linux
12:36 Why make a NAS yourself when you can buy one, already setup?
13:13 Craig's son wants to build his own computer
13:35 Carey recommends his 10-part series of videos on building your own computer
14:00 Larry recommends his 1-part video on installing Linux on that newly-built computer
16:00 Keyboard cat... without the cat
18:15 "Linux for Windows Users" is the title of Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x
20:34 Why use Linux if you are already using Windows?
22:26 The Windows 7 Ultimate DVD is pretty... nice and shiny
22:53 That gives you the OS and Notepad
23:14 Next you can get OpenOffice and other cross-platform application for free
23:55 Learn to use common Linux applications (OpenOffice, Firefox Thunderbird, GIMP etc.) while using Windows)
25:24 Other Open Source applications used on Linux that have versions that work on Windows
29:38 Google runs Linux
30:02 Corel had their own Linux distribution at one point
31:20 Why should I choose Linux or a Mac instead of Windows?
32:58 You have a choice of operating systems at various price points
33:37 For a business, switching to Linux can save you a lot of money on license fees paid to Microsoft
35:29 Is Linux right for Windows users? It's an important choice
39:39 Southern California Linux Expo promo
40:37 Hello and welcome to hour 2 and listener e-mail
42:45 Linux Journal's Shawn Powers loses home and pets to fire
46:15 Ian: Comments on upgrading Ubuntu Linux vs. a fresh installation
51:55 Proprietary software vs. Open Source vs. Public Domain software
56:24 Carl: Kubuntu took 5 days to install because wireless card was not supported natively under Linux
59:23 Carl wants to use his iPod and iTunes in Linux, Going Linux episode 91 will describe how
62:48 "Upgrading and repairing Window" book (Larry recommends Linux to do this)
66:04 David: Wants software to allows assigning the right-click action to the lower right corner of the trackpad
70:42 Mr. Happy Face: Used Linux since 1999, recommends the PartedMagic Linux distribution
74:17 Jim: Google Chrome borrows plugins like Flash from your Firefox installation
76:07 Larry takes issue with Jim's comment that Linux is a command line OS with a GUI pasted on top
77:10 Podcast listeners can get 40% off your SCaLE 8x registration by using the code "CAST"
77:54 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
81:14 End
Jan 10: #089 - Listener Feedback
As always we have lots of listener feedback. This time we say we're sorry, we get corrected on a few things and receive some excellent links to videos, articles and websites that will be of interest to all. Larry makes an announcement about SCaLE 8x.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
FOSS Events: http://fossevents.org
Geeknic: http://geeknic.org
Firewall ports info:
The Small Box Admin story:
http://smallboxadmin.blogspot.com/2009/11/junkless-software-installs-from-source.html
KdenLive tutorial:
http://kdenlive.org/tutorial/kdenlive-animate-images-over-video
Cinellera article from The Computer Doctor:
http://computerdoctor-mitchel.blogspot.com/2009/12/and-getting-video-editor-to-work-is.html
Computer Security article from Knightwise:
http://www.knightwise.com/content/view/644/9/
Upgrading Ubuntu: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes
Malware attack on Linux:
http://linux.slashdot.org/story/09/12/09/2215253/Malware-Found-Hidden-In-Screensaver-On-Gnome-Look
Gaming on Linux:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndjVk_nh4uI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-3nee8JTc0
Come see Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale8x/presentations/linux-windows-users
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Episode 89 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #089 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:12 Advanced Gaming episode will be a little delayed
01:58 Google Chrome browser for Linux is snappy, X-marks software lives up to its "alph" designation
08:27 Tom's tinkering causes issues, but his computer is running again
12:06 Greg: What is XML?
14:46 Greg: Packages under Gnome and KDE
17:55 Kevin: Printer incompatibility raises ire
21:58 Johnathan: Provides liks to great FOSS Events sites
24:32 Clinton: Kiwi LTSP and networking issues with Realtek r8169 Gigabit card
33:47 David: What was that command, again, for backing up? Episode 36, 61, and 73.
39:26 Shawn: Loves the command line. What firewall ports are used for streaming?
42:54 Ken: Provides a blog post for checkinstall
44:04 Bill: Hooked on Ubuntu. Thanks the Going Linux Podcast
45:20 Henk: How do I setup a COM (serial) port for use with an HP nc8430 PLC?
51:14 Scott: Takes issue with comments on Linux gaming
54:38 Greg: Problems with our feed on gpodder fixed by deleting corrupted config file
59:13 Mitchel: The Computer Doctor does video
67:20 Knightwise: Wise words of caution for our listeners about wireless security
70:57 Alan: Popey corrects our sudo apt-get dist-upgrade mistake
79:32 Kevin: We made him out to be an angry gamer. He isn't.
83:15 Larry will be speaking at the Southern California Linux Expo 2010 in February
84:17 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
85:57 SCaLE 8x Promo
86:57 End
Previous Episodes:
2009 Shows:
Dec 20: #88 - Fresh Ubuntu (#1)
Dec 17: #87 - Computer America #21
Dec 05: #86 - Listener Feedback
Nov 22: #85 - Computer America #20
Nov 21: #84 - Gaming with Linux-Introduction
Nov 05: #83 - Listener Feedback
Oct 22: #82 - Computer America #19
Oct 20: #81 - Changing Linux Default Applications
Oct 07: #80 - Listener Feedback
Sep 25: #79 - Computer America #18
Sep 22: #78 - Linux File System-Advanced
Sep 05: #77 - Listener Feedback
Aug 20: #76 - Linux File System-Introduction
Aug 19: #75 - Computer America #17
Aug 04: #74 - Listener Feedback
Jul 18: #73 - Listener Feedback
Jul 09: #72 - Computer America #16
Jul 04: #71 - Linux Desktops - Advanced
Jun 18: #70 - Computer America #15
Jun 05: #69 - Listener Feedback
May 22: #68 - Linux Media Special
May 21: #67 - Computer America #14
May 07: #66 - Listener Feedback
Apr 28: #65 - Linux Desktops-Introduction
Apr 25: #64 - Computer America #13
Apr 08: #63 - Listener Feedback
Mar 26: #62 - Podcasting with Linux-Advanced
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Feb 19: #58 - Computer America #11
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Jan 21: #56 - Computer America #10
Jan 20: #55 - Home Networking-Super Advanced
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Dec 22: #53 - Home Networking-Advanced
Dec 17: #52 - Computer America #9
Dec 09: #51 - Listener Feedback
Nov 24: #50 - Home Networking-Introduction
Nov 20: #49 - Computer America #8
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Oct 23: #47 - Computer America #7
Oct 20: #46 - J. Daniel Sawyer
Oct 05: #45 - Listener Feedback
Sep 20: #44 - A Taste Of Wine
Sep 17: #43 - Computer America #6
Sep 05: #42 - Listener Feedback
Aug 21: #41 - Command Line Basics-Advanced
Aug 20: #40 - Computer America #5
Aug 08: #39 - Listener Feedback
Jul 24: #38 - Command Line Demystified
Jul 16: #37 - Computer America #4
Jul 11: #36 - Listener Feedback
Jun 27: #35 - Getting Podcasts Delivered Automatically
Jun 18: #34 - Computer America #3
Jun 07: #33 - Listener Feedback
May 25: #32 - Computer America #2
May 22: #31 - Backups (Advanced)
May 04: #30 - Listener Feedback
Apr 21: #29 - Backups (Intro)
Apr 15: Computer America Special
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Mar 20: #27 - Why Switch? (Advanced)
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Feb 20: #25 - Why Switch? (Intro), Klaatu interview at SCaLE 6x
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Jan 20: #23 - Firewalls (Advanced)
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Dec 05: #20 - Listener Feedback
Nov 21: #19 - Office Suites (Advanced)
Nov 07: #18 - Listener Feedback
Oct 22: #17 - Word Porcessors and Text Editors (Introduction)
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Sep 20: #15 - Installing Linux Applications (Advanced)
Sep 05: #14 - Listenter Feedback and Dan Sawyer Interview
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Jul 20: #11 - Adjusting to Linux (Advanced)
Jul 05: #10 - Listener Feedback
Jun 20: #9 - Adjusting to Linux (Introduction)
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Mar 30: #4 - Listener Feedback
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