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Going Linux
Practical Information for Linux Users and Switchers to Linux
How to use Linux to get things done. These articles may or may not make it into future podcast episodes, but they are all practical and immediately usable.
2013
5 Tweaks to make after installing an SSD on a Linux computer (01-Jan-2013)
2012
Automating software updates with aptitude and cron (17-Nov-2012)
Installing Linux Software Applications (Packages) (31-Mar-2012)
Antivirus on Linux - Do I Need It? (18-Mar-2012)
Social Media Strategies for Podcasters (15-Feb-2012)
2011
Recording a podcast using Skype (10-Dec-2011)
The best explanation of Window Managers and Desktop Environments ever! (25-Apr-2011)
Control multiple Linux, Windows & Mac computers with one keyboard & mouse: Synergy (20-Feb-2011)
2010
Control multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse with Synergy and QuickSynergy (02-Oct-2010)
Setup and use Remote Desktop (21-Sep-2010)
Should I buy a Mac or a System76 Linux computer? (28-May-2010)
Synaptics brings advanced MultiTouch to Linux (19-Apr-2010)
2009
PC Gaming: Not just for Windows any more (22-Nov-2009)
A Going Linux gadget for your personalized Google home page (21-Aug-2009)
Tutorial: Install Linux from a LiveCD (05-Aug-2009)
Tutorial: Burn A Linux CD from a Windows or Linux PC (15-Jul-2009)
Folder or Directory. Which is correct? (15-Feb-2009)
Give an old computer a new lease on life with Linux (24-Jan-2009)
Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Application Software (21-Jan-2009)
Connecting Linux to Computer America's addonChat (05-Jan-2009)
2008
Screencasts and video tutorials (30-Nov-2008)
Linux Concepts: Permissions and groups (14-Nov-2008)
Linux Concepts: Users and permissions (13-Nov-2008)
Home networking basics (09-Nov-2008)
Setting up your wireless home network (09-Nov-2008)
Connecting a router and modem in your home network (09-Nov-2008)
Linux Concepts: Files (16-Oct-2008)
Is Linux right for me and my business? (10-Sep-2008)
Display your computer hardware specifications (30-Aug-2008)
Bash scripting and cron tutorial (21-Aug-2008)
Learning the Linux command line and other resources (14-Jun-2008)
Using Clonezilla Live to make a backup image of your entire hard drive (26-May-2008)
Automated backups using rsync, bash and cron (17-May-2008)
Using a Broadcom wireless card under Hardy on an HP dv6830. (06-May-2008)
Install restricted extras for multimedia support (18-Apr-2008)
List of native OGG players (05-Apr-2008)
Kill an unresponsive application gracefully (19-Mar-2008)
Windows vs. Mac vs. Linux: a comparison (18-Mar-2008)
2007
Backup strategies for Linux (and other operating systems) (18-Dec-2007)
Makeover the Ubuntu Gnome desktop (Do it for Mom!) (04-Dec-2007)
Lists about Linux: 10 online resources, 25 reasons, etc. (08-Oct-2007)
Software Review: An alternative to OneNote for Linux--Basket (05-Oct-2007)
Videos: I'm a Mac... I'm a PC... and I'm Linux... (21-Aug-2007)
Save Files Where You Want Them (19-Jul-2007)
Move Your Bookmarks To Linux (19-Jul-2007)
Organize Your Files In Linux (19-Jul-2007)
Run Programs When Your Computer Starts Up (14-Jun-2007)
Lock The Workstation (14-Jun-2007)
Use A Dialog Box to Open An Application or URL (14-Jun-2007)
Create "System" icons on the Linux desktop (14-Jun-2007)
HowToForge Linux Step-by-step Tutorials (29-Apr-2007)
Define: Free Software (29-Apr-2007)
How To Setup Thunderbird Mail (08-Apr-2007)
Links to Linux Server Podcasts (07-Apr-2007)
Linux Tutorials and Courses (26-Mar-2007)
Create Application Icons On Your KDE Desktop (19-Mar-2007)
Manage Your E-Mail Inbox (17-Mar-2007)
Changing Your Mouse Behavior (17-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux Browser Plug-Ins (12-Mar-2007)
Installing Firefox Add-ons (12-Mar-2007)
Tabbed Browsing (11-Mar-2007)
Konqueror's Web Shortcuts Feature (11-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux Packages From Repositories (05-Mar-2007)
Things You Can Do In Windows And How To Do Them In Linux (04-Mar-2007)
Install CUPS-PDF to print to a virtual PDF printer (03-Mar-2007)
Links to Linux-compatible hardware lists (24-Feb-2007)
Resources & links for computer users considering "going linux" (22-Jan-2007)
2006
How to receive new episodes of our (or any) podcast automatically (27-Dec-2006)
Move applications and preferences to your new Linux computer (26-Dec-2006)
Move your e-mail (Thunderbird) dictionary to a new computer (26-Dec-2006)
Edit misspellings in your OpenOffice custom dictionary (10-Dec-2006)
Create KDE desktop URL links from Firefox (Updated 10-Dec-2006)
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