Episode 70 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #070 - Computer America #15
00:15 Introduction
01:50 Movie reviews - NOT!
03:20 Off-topic banter - not so much!
04:23 Welcome Larry
05:30 What is a screencast?
06:52 Computer America, the video - talking heads
11:02 The good, the bad, and the ugly
13:50 What is the "ugly" of Linux
15:18 Unplugging and external USB device Linux, Windows and Mac
18:36 Unplugging drives, when Windows won't let you
21:29 The hazards of unplugging storage devices
24:33 John in San Diego: Needs to resize the Ubuntu partition
27:14 How to repartition and reinstall from LiveCD
30:02 What's this? I thought Linux doesn't need security updates.
31:35 Am I protected if I simply run from a Linux LiveCD?
35:53 Richard (Stallman?): It's "GNU-Linux", not "Linux!"
44:06 Joe: What do I need to setup my own Linux server at home?
45:51 Richard in Escondido: Does Ubuntu have the Orca screen reader in the LiveCD
46:45 Orca is in the Ubuntu LiveCD and can even be enabled during installation
47:28 Where do I go to find a Linux User Group (LUG) in my area?
49:30 Marc in Germany: Recommends PenDriveLinux - and wins some Windows software from CA!
52:12 You can partition a flash drive to hold PenDriveLinux and also use it as a regular flash drive
53:31 UNetBootIn is an alternative to PenDriveLinux for creating a "LiveCD" flash drive
56:28 Jon in the UK: Provides some helpful suggestions on creating screencasts
59:31 Sherry: Should I upgrade Ubuntu to 9.04?
61:17 Jason, contest winner
63:50 What is a long-term support releases of Linux software
66:11 Tony in New Jersey: Despises Linux, going back to XP
71:20 Zeb: My Ubuntu theme changes on it's own!
72:23 Larry recommends an "ugly" solution
73:13 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
76:26 End

Episode 69 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #069 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:34 We have switched to Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackelope
02:35 Turn off special effects when playing games
04:30 Compiz effects may not work on all video hardware
05:51 64-Bit advantages and issues (slow printing, Synergy does not work)
10:00 Tom thanks Bill S. for his donation of an HP Pavillion TX laptop!
11:15 Bill S.: Audio contribution - "alien" for converting from rpm, tar.gz or others to deb
18:18 Richard: Use GTK-recordmydesktop for screen cast videos
19:38 Fred: Says thanks and makes a donation
21:09 T.J.: Shares a Gentoo success story
23:19 Bob: Ubuntu 9.04 wants to have running apps continue after reboot
24:32 Try changing the Startup Applications Preferences settings
25:49 David: Wants a file manager that allows sorting by specific audio/video file properties
28:19 Nautilus accepts extensions and scripts that might help
32:51 Ray: Windows 7 RC vs. Linux Mint 7 RC side-by-side
35:58 Tony: Media players stop playing after a few minutes (pulse audio problems?)
38:53 Tony: Wants kaffeine as his default player
40:30 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:53 End

Episode 68 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #068 - Linux Media Special
00:16 Introduction
01:24 Screen cast update
03:31 Revisiting a guest from 2007 Dan Sawyer
04:47 Promoting Antithesis Book 1 in 2008
05:37 Antithesis was an all-Linux production
07:44 Preview of Dan's next podio book, Down From Ten
17:35 End

Episode 67 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #067 - Computer America #14
00:16 Introduction
01:52 Carey pushes the right button
03:53 Free show, free operating system, free prizes
05:44 Windows-free episode
06:37 New software Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackelope
08:00 Carey's screencasts
10:15 Larry pushes the right button
11:15 Linux in video production
13:07 Carey asks Larry to produce a screencast to help walk him through installing Linux
16:37 Carey explains the challenge
20:04 Larry accepts the challenge
22:25 Carey talks about how he produces his screencasts
24:18 Carey wants to use Linux to produce screencasts!
27:15 Mike wins the contest! (5th place)
30:30 Doug has troubles with a Logitech webcam on Xubuntu on an old computer
32:49 Linux driver issue, camera hardware issue, computer hardware issue?
35:53 Carey suggest it may be a USB issue
37:10 Kyle wins the contest! (4th place)
39:02 New contest do-over
40:00 Buddy list winner
42:45 All the right buttons are pushed for hour two
43:50 Kevin: Where is the "control panel" in Linux? Equivalent functions?
45:30 Where to adjust display settings using openSUSE's YaST and using Gnome's System menu
49:35 Support for the Linux community can help you discover how to do things
51:29 Mike: www.osalt.com is an excellent resource for software equivalents
52:09 How to find Linux equivalents to Windows applications
54:05 Definition: Software Repositories and Package Manager
55:32 Jonathan wins the contest! (3rd place)
58:30 Gary wins the contest! (6th caller)
59:20 Gary and Carey discuss using the prize to make backups
61:17 Brad wins the contest! (2nd place)
62:37 Nancy: Disagrees that everything will be moving to the cloud. Note everyone can even get the cloud.
65:05 The future of computing is applications for the "cloud" especially with browser-based portable devices
67:37 The "average" computer user just wants the computer to work
70:06 Cloud computing "just works" for users who want the computer to work like an appliance
82:02 Cloud computing allows users to switch computers
83:04 Disadvantage of using Windows to access the cloud is viruses, Linux has the advantage for accessing the cloud
85:09 Joshua wins the contest! (1st place - grand prize)
90:13 End

Episode 66 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #066 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
04:27 Len: Show topic suggestion - Knoppix as rescue CD
05:42 Ryan: htop is a better top
08:34 John: Creative Zen software doesn't play Going Linux podcast
11:35 Charles: Is KDE the "lead weights package" of auto interiors?
12:16 Tony: How do I find URLs for streams?
14:11 The Gourd Captain (Gourdie?): Don't log out using Ctrl-Alt-Bksp!System Monitor/NVIDIA problems
19:50 Tim: Choosing a distro - in less than 10 years! Upgrade or reinstall?
31:47 James: Sometimes you just CAN'T undelete from a NAS
34:50 Wes: Compaq won't boot LiveCDs or install from CD. Blacklisting agp fixes the problem.
39:48 Eduardo: Fix screen resolution - Debian on PowerMac G4
44:35 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
46:18 End

Episode 65 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #065 - Linux Desktops-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
01:36 Screencasts redux
03:15 Tom's rant: bandwidth caps and metering
10:13 Rant #2: temporary taxes
11:54 Definition: What is a desktop?
13:00 Default applications with desktop applications
14:40 A Linux desktop is like an automobile dashboard
17:06 Comparing desktop managers
19:02 Comparing Konqueror with Dolphin, Firefox and Midnight Commander
22:13 Considerations for selecting a window manager or desktop environment
23:03 Installing multiple desktop environments on Ubuntu
27:18 Installing desktop packages sometimes brings all of the applications with them
30:30 Switching between desktops
32:59 Changing login managers (gdm vs. kdm)
35:15 Software Pick: System Monitor
39:54 Software pick: rtorrent
43:31 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:10 End

Episode 64 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #064 - Computer America #13
00:15 Introduction
03:15 Movie reviews (NOT!)
03:50 Free Rescue and Utility Tools CDs based on Linux
06:00 Carey's client needs to recover files from a NAS (Network Attached Storage)
09:30 Larry recommends Knoppix 
11:00 Knoppix has both CD and DVD versions
14:37 Using the Knoppix Linux distribution CD to connect to a network drive
17:00 Welcome co-host Tom!
18:15 Undeleting files on the NAS - Backup to avoid this
21:37 Rescue CDs and other Distribution Live CDs for system rescue
23:00 Dedicated CDs: Gparted, Parted Magic, etc. 
24:00 Now utility CDs are better documented than ever.
26:30 Many full distro install CDs can be used for rescue
27:27 RIP Recovery Is Possible
28:00 Linux tools: dd, fdisk (not the Windows fdisk)
29:51 use --help and man pages for help
31:43 Tom suggests dd_rescue for Carey's customer has a computer with a hard drive that died
36:30 Hour 2 begins
39:36 Bill H: Trinity Rescue Kit 
42:30 Booting from a network server using PXE
44:08 Alexandro: Gentoo was misrepresented (Not Miss Represented!)
46:30 Gentoo lets you optimize the installation for your hardware
47:42 Can we coax Tom to call into the show?
49:25 The Great Gazoo: Thanks to Craig and Carey. They should try a live CD again
52:09 John: Linux dual-boot success story. How do I get more space when I re-install Ubuntu?
56:25 Backup "home" directory; reinstall Linux, replacing existing install; copy home to new install
60:29 Or install to free space, then delete the old partition using Gparted
61:16 Tony: How to install Firefox under WINE, it runs faster 
64:00 Carey compares with early days of raid drives
66:00 Why install a browser under WINE?
67:04 http://DownForEveryoneOrJustMe.com
70:00 Why Linux Mint over Ubuntu?
71:20 What's next on the Going Linux podcast? http://subscribe.goinglinux.com
76:24 End

Episode 63 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #063 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:37 Lots and lots of e-mail
02:27 Ending abruptly
03:23 Tom finds Windows version of Firefox under Wine runs faster
06:33 Larry now runs Linux on the desktop AT WORK!
09:49 Microsoft asks the US government for a bail out
10:47 Reed: CPU usage is too high, lost graphical Firefox buttons, looking for Linux video podcast
13:39 Use the top command or the System Monitor, disable themes and plug-ins and enable one at a time
16:18:13 Suggestions for Linux video podcasts
19:07 Kent: Suggestion for changing screen resolution on a virtual machine
21:59 Nick: Where is the screen cast?
23:11 Brian: Ubuntu Pocket Guide
24:30 Tom recommends Linux Mint over Ubuntu for newbies
25:39 Brad: Alternative browser security and media plug-ins for Opera
29:35 John: Ubuntu wireless problems with WICD
33:30 How to move back to the Gnome Network Manager (using CD-ROM as repository)
35:45 WICD support team solves John's problem
37:43 Jim: How do I insert special characters and symbols using the keyboard?
38:40 °: Alt+248 (ASCII 248) in Windows translates to Ctrl+Shift+u+00B0 (Unicode 00B0) in Linux.
41:47 Jay: Upgrade or fresh install? If a fresh install retain all my installed software?
46:49 Eduardo: Cheese does not detect web cam
48:48 Pictorial feedback: http://i41.tinypic.com/4h9s2a.png
49:40 goinglinux.com, twitter.com/goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:26 Linux Outlaws promo
53:00 End

Episode 62 Podcasting With Linux-Advanced
00:00 Going Linux #062 - Podcasting With Linux-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
01:48 Overview of the introductory episode
03:00 Our screen cast
03:32 Google Docs for sharing the show outline
05:30 Installing Audacity
06:00 The LAME encoder
08:03 Using Ogg file format only may limit your audience
10:07 Adjusting the levels (volume) to prevent clipping
11:43 Use the mixer to adjust the recording settings and volume
14:15 Use mic boost to amplify the volume if it is too low
15:20 Selecting the right device in the mixer
17:16 Getting connected and making the recording
19:08 Reducing and eliminating noise in the recording
21:00 Microphone placement and pop filters
24:34 Exporting vs. saving
29:06 Transfer the file to the person who will do the editing
30:04 Import the second audio file into the first audio project
31:01 Editing out noises and extraneous sounds
32:08 Finding a theme and music for your podcast
34:39 Importing your podcast theme and bumpers
35:08 Massage the voice tracks: Normallize and Levelling
40:20 Podcast feeds and websites
41:25 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:15 End

Episode 61 Computer America #12
00:00 Going Linux #061 - Computer America #12
00:16 Introduction
01:52 Welcome to the Computer America Show
03:28 Blue Icicle USB microphone adapter
07:31 Geek cruise vacation
12:50 Internet connection on a cruise
15:12 T.J.: Asks Larry's opinion on Gentoo Linux
18:30 Are some distributions better than others for the "computer geek?"
20:35 Having many distributions of Linux gives you more choices
22:10 Linux equivalents to Windows software
26:02 More technical difficulties
27:21 Carey learns a lesson re-installing Windows: It takes a long time!
28:40 Carey suspects Linux doesn't have this problem -- he's right!
30:53 Some Linux distributions are pre-configured for specific purposes: multimedia, business, etc.
33:26 All distributions have the same capability, the differences are mostly centered around the applications that are packaged with it
34:51 The "roll your own" Linux distribution
36:06 Is that Will Smith? -- more technical difficulties
36:43 Finding equivalents for Windows applications for use with Linux
38:10 Larry talks about F-Spot, but means Google's Picassa
39:47 Oscar: Have you tried the Itroliu Linux distribution
41:48 Jay C: Upgrading vs. fresh install will it automatically re-install applications?
43:49 Using dpkg to save your installed applications to a text file for easy re-install
46:01 David: Linux can be used for more than just light-weight jobs
47:27 Carey agrees and Larry elaborates
51:25 Carey is not anti-Linux
52:57 Computer America contest
55:04 Tony: problems with Kubuntu panel icons
56:34 Linux is embedded into many devices, such as routers, GPS systems and Windows Computers
58:47 Are Windows experts anti-Linux by definition?
63:39 Linux-powered LiveCDs can be invaluable for file recovery and resolving Windows problems
68:12 Partition imaging and backup CDs run Linux
69:12 Dell, Lenovo, etc. use a version of Linux to help make computers boot faster
71:14 Linux-based tools will be the topic of the next Computer America Linux show
72:05 Carey needs to find a job for his eeePC
73:43 What's coming up on Going Linux
78:48 End

Episode 60 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #060 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:37 Episode 299 of Hacker Public Radio was a painful example of how not to demonstrate Linux
08:13 Ryan was looking for me at SCaLE. I didn't make it this year.
09:16 Podcast Alley comments.
11:00 Michael: Would like hardware episodes. Play lists problem with Sansa Fuze.Listener help?
16:46 Garejnc: Would like an episode on audio players that work with OGG files.
18:59 Martin: Would like a show on Knoppix and recovery tools.
22:28 Glen: Uses VM Ware rather than dual-booting Windows and Linux. Recommends CrunchBang Linux.
24:57 Chris: Can only get 800x600 resolution on his Acer Aspire 5735Z.
27:00 Paul Hardy has contributed a new article: "Give that old Hardware a new lease on life"
28:21 Per: Why Windows requires reboots and why Linux does not.
29:28 More detail on Windows paging file vs. Linux swap space/partitin.
36:07 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
37:33 End

Episode 59 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #059 - Podcasting with Linux-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
01:28 How to record a podcast using Linux
01:44 Installing Windows XP takes 5 hours because of SATA drive
06:51 Larry has switched to Gnome from KDE!
08:26 Tom has switched from from Gnome to XFCE and LXDE!
11:16 How to use Linux software to record a podcast
12:07 Overview: You can record a podcast for free - or close to it
14:06 Requirements
15:35 Larry's hardware for podcast recording
16:24 The monitoring headset
17:04 The podcasting microphone
18:00 The sound mixer for multiple inputs and to remove noise
20:10 Tom's podcasting computer
20:51 The headset microphone
21:27 You don't need expensive equipment
22:15 The role of Botox in podcasting
23:18 Using Ubuntu and Xubuntu for recording a podcast
23:13 Audacity with LAME for recording, editing and exporting files
27:01 Considerations for using Skype to record a podcast
29:25 Recording a "double-ender"
30:00 Adding ID3 tags to your podcast files
33:31 Editing your RSS feed (an XML file) 
37:20 Don't get your RSS feed upside down!
39:14 Get your podcast listed in iTunes
40:47 Distributing your podcast - use a Creative Commons license
43:29 Support your podcast with a blog or a website
44:37 Kompozer for editing your podcast website
46:15 Storing your podcast files to eliminate download and bandwidth costs
48:56 Next user experience episode: Using Audacity
49:43 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
51:07 End

Episode 58 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #058 - Computer America #11
00:17 Introduction
02:21 Movie talk
05:10 The Computer America archives had a problem
06:34 Welcome Larry - with fanfare!
08:56 Don't fear the penguin
12:19 Why try Linux?
15:29 Today's Linux is newbie freindly
21:19 Linux isn't for everyone
26:46 Carey likes Linux - really he does!
31:40 Designing software and hardware for Linux
33:55 How you use the computer determines whether it is right for you
40:53 Brian: Introduces us the the Ubuntu Pocket Guide
46:16 Nate: Installs Compiz, but it doesn't work. How to uninstall?
50:00 What is the correct term, "directory" or "folder?"
54:23 Contest
57:55 A computer is an appliance
65:20 What did we do before the computer?
68:52 A computer is like an appliance: a dishwasher, not a toaster
70:57 When we will no longer need an operating system
75:15 goinglinux.com - 3 episodes a month, for free!
80:20 End

Episode 57 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #057 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:37 Provide your topic suggestions for the show as Podcast Alley comments
05:03 BrotherRed: What's up with recursive acronyms?
07:58 Kyle: Teen listner likes the show and has his own tech blog
09:45 Ryan: Having sound mixer problems, lists media software he uses
14:33 Tony: No sound! Uninstalled kmix
17:45 Our article on getting into Computer America Chat
18:14 AJ: Master sound control doesn't work
20:14 Jason: Suggests Chipmark for synchronizing bookmarks
22:53 Foxmarks is an alternative
23:22 John: stunnel software can get you through proxies
24:54 John has offered to mirror our site
25:43 Wil: Uses Rockbox on Sansa
27:03 Tom demonstrates speech feature of Rockbox
28:55 Ken: Likes the show
29:25 Jason: Problem finding graphics driver for his Inspiron for Ubuntu 8.10
31:40 Mark: With Klaatu's help, found installing Linux on "Wallstreet" Mac is difficult
33:44 Jeff Smith: A new podcast - Free Linux Help Line 
34:56 AJ: Linux Geekdom Podcast promo
37:06 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:32 SCALE 7x Promo
39:33 End

Episode 56 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #056 - Computer America #10
00:17 Introduction
01:48 Welcome to Computer America
05:39 Will Windows 7 slow the growth of  Linux?
08:09 Linux is perfect for netbooks
10:35 Is the Linux boot time really faster?
12:55 The difference between sleep and hibernate
15:29 Linux sleep and hibernate works the same was as on Windows
19:04 Netbooks are not designed for long-term use. Are they are a fad?
21:05 Computer America Contest
23:23 The evolution of Netbook computers from UMPC
24:45 Netbook margins are razor thin
26:01 Open source software threatens Windows
29:10 Carey returns to Linux on eeePC because Windows XP runs so slowly
31:09 What is the average user of a Netbook?
33:29 The HP Mini Mi for the "average user" - runs Linux, but no command line
35:57 Hour 1 wrap-up
40:43 12 Reasons why Windows is better than Linux for non-techies
43:50 Which distro should I use? The Linux community can help!
45:17 Super Ubuntu - includes the proprietary goodies you need
47:29 Finding and installing software is more convenient and easier on Linux...
50:38 ... and you don't have to reboot -- even after security updates
54:09 Some Windows and Mac software applications are integrated into the operating system
57:49 When SHOULD you reboot your computer?
60:02 Think about all the lost productivity as people reboot their Windows PCs at work!
61:08 Listener Paul asks: Have they come up with a better way of getting proprietary drivers on Linux?
65:05 Listener Tony asks about the weather
67:47 Instructions for Linux users having trouble getting onto Computer America Chat
70:46 Listener Wil takes issue with the fuss about malware - it's easy to prevent
73:45 Can malware be prevented simply by changing behavior?
75:03 Today's computer user is using their computer as an appliance
80:15 End

• We mistakenly refer to the Linux Remote Desktop Viewer as Remote Desktop Client (RDC). Apologies to the Windows folks on this.
• My software tip mistakenly identified as Super Ubuntu the software that allows you to run Ubuntu from within Windows without a VM. The actual software is Portable Ubuntu. Super Ubuntu is a standard distribution of Ubuntu 8.10 that is pre-configured with OpenOffice 3 and lots of non-free extras for better real world support. Apologies to Claudio César Sánchez Tejeda of Portable Ubuntu, and apologies to the developers of Super Ubuntu. 

Episode 55 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #055 - Home Networking-Super Advanced
00:20 Introduction
01:43 You do not need a "network printer" or "printer server"
02:39 Klaatu talks about Linux printing on HPR269
03:24 We discuss the easiest cross-platform printing - CUPS
04:35 Share a printer between two Ubuntu machines
09:22 Preparing your Linux computer and printer
11:55 Connecting to a Linux printer from Gnome
13:49 Connecting to a Linux printer from KDE
14:50 Connecting to a Linux printer from Windows XP
16:18 Connecting to a Linux printer from Windows Vista
17:43 Connecting to a Windows Vista printer from Ubuntu (SMB)
24:58 To summarize...
26:33 Connecting to shared Linux printers using the command line
26:57 Remote control one computer from another
27:25 Remote control software
28:41 VNC and SSH Tunneling for security
29:29 NXClient and NXServer
30:00 Remote Desktop Viewer uses VNC
32:10 LogMeIn: Control Windows from Linux, Windows or Mac
33:27 Cross Loop: Control Windows from Windows or WINE
35:18 Skype Call Recorder for Linux
37:26 Super Ubuntu: Run Ubuntu 8:10 under Windows without a VM
41:08 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
43:12 SCALE 7x Promo
44:13 End

Episode 54 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #054 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:36 Alex: Great show, but...
02:48 DBiddie: Networking and remote control
06:42 A.J.: Sharing printers over a home network
09:17 Stephen: Tiny Linux distributions
11:15 Mark gets help from Klaatu of The Bad Apples with his Powerbook G3
16:16 Vaughan: Linux on a VM is better than dual-booting
20:43 Carlos: Windows CAN see Linux partitions with the Ext2IFS driver
21:42 A.J.: Proxies answer for Gabe. Remote control using VNC
25:00 Mark: Thanks for Synergy
25:40 Alexandro: Bring back KDE topics, highlight Linux certified hardware
28:48 Dean-O: Got Dansguardian working with help of Ubuntu Forums
29:25 Steven vents about our Mac vs. Windows vs. Linux episode
32:46 Ryan: It's "Kross", not "k-ross"! Snooks chooses Linux for her laptop.
35:19 Göran: LVM and advanced files systems
38:32 SCALE 7x Promo
40:47 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:13 End

Episode 53 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #053 - Home Networking-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
02:38 Chess Griffin's Linux Reality has already done the command line
03:49 Definitions: IP Address, WAN, LAN, SAMBA, NFS, CUPS
06:39 The network components
08:22 Find your IP address using ifconfig (use ipconfig on Windows)
10:30 Routers assign IP addresses using DHCP
11:47 Setup a fixed or static IP address...
13:43 ... with Windows XP
15:16 ... with Linux
16:25 ... with openSUSE
17:05 ... with KDE 3
17:31 ... with KDE 4
18:08 ... with Ubuntu 8.10 (Gnome 2.24)
18:43 Open ports on your firewall
19:58 Enable file and printer sharing...
20:00 ... with Windows
21:13 ... with Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.10
23:10 ... with KDE 3
24:12 ... with other Linux distros
24:27 Use the file manager to access shared files and folders across the network
26:23 Mount shares at boot time
27:21 Thanks to our listeners, and to everyone who donated using the PayPal button
27:51 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
29:26 End

Episode 52 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #052 - Computer America #9
00:16 Introduction
01:48 Welcome to Computer America
02:19 Craig and Carey at the movies
06:48 Klaatu barrada nikto
10:00 Linux for the holidays - give Linux, or buy a computer with Linux pre-installed
12:20 Advice on Netbooks
14:46 Roy C. corrects Larry's mistake about WUBI. It installs Ubuntu distributions only.
20:33 Brian W. introduces us to Vibuntu - a Linux distribution for the visually impared.
24:33 James D.: Antivirus on Linux acts like a coal mine canary
28:07 Using antivirus on the Linux desktop protects your Windows friends
32:42 Antivirus programs that run on both Linux and Windows
36:55 Next on Going Linux "Advanced Networking"
39:17 Alexandro: Unless you run a server, you don't need an antivirus.
44:44 The Linux community provides support for new users
46:19 How the Going Linux podcast works
47:26 CUPS is not something you find at Hooters!
47:19 Information Week: Get a Microsoft-free computer from IBM - for business
51:19 If you have Windows on your computer get the critical security patches
52:22 The Computer America contest is open to Going Linux listeners
56:00 A Microsoft-free computer will be received well by business, prevents layoffs
59:14 A teacher rants against Linux:
      "No software is free and spreading that misconception is harmful"
62:05 Microsoft would be happy to provide free copies of Windows
63:53 Students should be learning about what will be used in the future
66:08 What Internet coupons and downloaded Linux distributions have in common
72:17 Teaching skills for the future is not an excuse for focusing on a specific software vendor
73:15 Teach "word processing" not "Microsoft Word"
      and teach "using a spreadsheet" not "Microsoft Excel"
78:22 End

Episode 51 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #051 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:43 Thanks for voting on Podcast Alley. It keeps us in the top 5!
02:47 Steve4010, LauraJ, bdiddie, vair2, jefflacy, jukegiant, capra43,
         drahciream, soupygato, kchristy, tomshepp, paul_hardy
09:21 Laura: Update on iMac adventure -- still needs help 12:43 Tom: Using a firewall and antivirus on Linux is probably a good idea
15:23 Gabe: Parted Magic for backups, suggestions for dual boot
18:05 Gabe: Do I need another license of Office to run it on both operating systems on a dual boot system?
21:11 Gabe: Proxy servers?
22:25 Tim: Converting a running Linux or Windows installation to a VM image
24:20 Mike: Pleased with progress educational approach on Computer America
26:39: Tom: Correction -- illegal users of Windows CAN get security updates
29:17 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:54 End

Episode 50 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #050 - Home Networking-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
01:41 Definition: Home Networking
02:26 Why do I need a network?
03:36 Wireless and wired security
07:00 What do I need?
07:29 Where does the router go?
08:00 Initial setup: change the password
09:50 Home networking is cross-platform - Linux, Windows and Mac
10:47 Wireless security: WPA-2 vs. WPA vs. WEP
13:08 Connecting your computer to the network
14:39 The wireless card and Linux support
16:33 Cisco/Linksys networking tutorial
17:18 Software picks: SMPlayer, Synergy
21:50 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
23:31 End

Larry, Craig and Carey discuss the topic. "Can I use my old familiar software if I switch to Linux?" We answer questions from callers and e-mails. Which Linux distribution for refurbished Power Mac computers in the classroom? Larry recommends Ubuntu for the seeing-impared because of it's excellent accessibility software including the Orca screen reader.

Episode 049 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #049 - Computer America #8
00:14 Introduction
01:47 Economic conditions may make the free software more popular
08:02 California fires
10:56 Can I use my old familiar software if I switch to Linux?
15:14 Getting help with Linux applications
18:46 How long does it take to get comfortable with Linux?
22:12 Switching to a free operating system an all new free software has to be attractive.
24:05 Carey doesn't get questions about Linux.
25:20 Linux doesn't have a $300 million marketing machine.
26:03 Chris is having a problem dual-booting Linux with Windows an a computer with two SATA drives.
30:06 Wubi or VMWare to run Linux under Windows.
32:14 Wine or CrossOver to run Windows programs you need to run.
36:00 Contest details
38:55 Richard wants to install a Linux that has a screen reader, without burning a CD.
48:54 Laura wants to install Linux on PowerPC Macs for a school, but which Linux?
54:14 Slackintosh: Slackware for the Macintosh geek.
56:31 Tom wondres if he needs antivirus or firewall software for Linux
62:13 Why are there no Linux viruses?
69:35 A.J. Doesn't see Skype in the Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) repositories.
73:57 Next on Going Linux, an introduction to home networking
79:04 End

Tom and Larry answer listener questions and read listener comments and feedback. Topics include backups, files and folders in Linux, sharing Going Linux episode, Linux on a USB stick, and protecting your surfing.

Episode 048 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #048 - Listener Feedback
00:14 Introduction
01:39 John has problems with streaming audio
06:49 Tim likes the the change of pace with the Dan Sawyer interview in episode #46
08:30 Junwei wants to dual-boot Vista and Fedora
14:06 Barry, Daniel, Erno, Ryan, Greg, John, Todd and Roy explain Larry's mistake
          in episode #45 about controlling Ubuntu's boot loader installation location
18:20 Kross trouble installing Ubuntu 8.10 Beta on Avertec computer
21:33 John loves PING for backups, switched to Ubuntu after Windows re-installs fail
25:15 Joshua: With Fedora 9, how do I take full advantage of the space on a second hard drive?
28:01 Paul Hardy's latest article on file concepts, folders and common commands
28:42 Karen found a printer sharing work-around, for Vista's broken compatibility with SAMBA
32:11 Zep asks about distributing Going Linux episodes on CD 
34:33 Creative Commons explained
35:53 Brian wants to know more about Enlightenment E17
38:01 Brian creating a bootable Ubuntu USB flash drive 
38:41 A.J. reviews Pen Drive Linux 
43:45 Steve: Do I need drivers for the Alesis Multimix 12 Firewire mixer?
46:22 Dean-O: Any program like Net Nanny for safe surfing under Linux?
47:25 Next episode: Computer America #8
47:40 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
48:58 End

Craig and Carey are the hosts of Computer America, the longest running, nationally syndicated (USA) radio talk show on computers and technology. In this episode, they talk with Larry about Star Trek movies. Then we get back on track, discussing the topic, "I'm ready to try Linux. I'm also going to be using Windows (or Mac). How do I minimize the learning curve and maximize compatibility?"

Episode 047 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #047 - Computer America #7
00:15 Introduction
01:48 Computer America
03:20 Discussion: The new Star Trek movie
06:27 Larry joins the discussion
11:08 I'm ready to try Linux, how do I minimize the learning curve?
12:27 Linux on a PC or a Mac, Vista is not for me
13:33 People are switching to the Mac, the #2 OS, and Linux, the #3 OS
15:23 Linux is a solid OS to leave viruses and spyware behind
16:40 If you already have a PC, Linux is THE choice
17:18 If you will be purchasing a computer, a Mac is an alternative, but expensive
19:17 For people on a budget, Linux is the optimal choice as an alternative to Windows
20:23 Many people want to breathe new life into an old computer
22:23 Are there Mac switchers to Linux?
23:30 What about people with older Macs?
25:08 Some people with a Mac want to experiment with Linux
26:14 Linux provides Intel Mac users with a more full-featured Unix-like environment
30:15 Apple needs to protect its Darwin Kernel 
33:00 The "Sahara Experiment" 
35:13 A "precipitating event" to motivate the switch from Windows
37:10 Carey's clients with servers might be better off with NAS and an old PC running Linux
41:59 Hour 2
43:00 Listener Daryl: Uses Linux to recover data from a dying hard drive, revived old computer as server
45:44 Linux can make an old laptop an file storage, print server or firewall
48:07 Linux be used for everything, or as a single-function device
51:53 What's an ISO?
55:17 How do I make or burn a Linux CD or DVD disc from an ISO image with Windows?
61:12 Burning and ISO with Linux
66:40 Where do I get an ISO and which version do I download?
68:05 Ubuntu Linux 8.10 will be out soon
70:33 Listener Trevor: In that face of sound problems, will Linux allow me to re-install Ubuntu without losing data and settings?
73:18 Backup the Linux home directory since it stores user-generated data AND preferences for your software
74:57 Listener Jonathan: Wants to pay for Linux support he can bundle with the computers he builds
80:12 End

Dan Sawyer and I discuss his Linux media studio, the Cradlepoint external wireless router for connecting to 3G wireless networks and his interview with Corey Doctorow. Dan describes his latest audio book, and reveals his latest projects. We play a promo for the full cast audio book thriller, Antithesis, Book 1: Predistination and Other Games of Chance

Episode 046 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #046 - J. Daniel Sawyer
00:14 Introduction
01:20 Welcome Dan
01:47 Dan's media company runs Linux
03:02 Dan writes regularly for Linux Journal and Linux.com
04:50 Dan runs 64-bit Linux in his studio and only runs Windows for specific client requirements
06:44 A 64-bit operating system is "a dream" for processor intensive work like video production
07:47 "Hot And Bothered At Starbucks" Dan's article about the Cradlepoint PHS300
16:20 Dan will interview science fiction author and activist, Corey Doctorow, in Linux Journal.
21:39 Filming a project for J.C. Huthins "Obsidian"
25:50 Antithesis series: Full cast audio drama
27:25 Audio production is not easy
28:39 What Dan uses for audio production:
      Adour is more flexible than Audacity for professional work
31:00 Antithesis, Book 1: about the story, in the author's words
35:10 The difference between a character-driven and a plot-driven work
39:03 Get the book and Dan's other works at iTunes and podio books
40:20 Dan's next project
41:00 Promo: Antithesis, Book 1: Predistination and Other Games of Chance
42:47 End

Episode 045 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #045 - Listener Feedback
00:14 Introduction
01:39 Linux Planet blogs and podcasts site.
04:28 A.J.: Dual monotor tip.
07:58 Paul Hardy: Is Linux Right For Me?
08:48 Randall: Prefers Mandriva. Ubuntu has no option for installing boot loader on dual-boot system.
12:10 Tom: Uses jott.com to record podcast tips while driving.
14:13 Kevin: Will the switch to Linux change the visual experience from Windows?
18:29 Jordan: Got the Compiz "cube" running by disabling "wall".
19:33 Luis: A trainer who likes the way we present topics. Shares the ubuntu screencasts site
21:47 Steve: Has some additional KDE shortcuts. Needed to install lshw from repositories on PCLinuxOS.
24:05 Jeff: Speech recognition programs with OpenOffice under Linux.
26:26 Dr. C.: Listens on wifi radio. Likes the show format. Suggests Gnome's force quit applet.
29:43 Zonrai75: Sansa clip can now play OGG files.
32:06 David: Can I use printer drivers installed under Wine to run unsupported printers under Linux?
34:20 Dan: Provides a link to Ubuntu's Wine forum.
34:50 Doug: Shares a site with old versions of Windows software that might work under Wine.
37:21 Emmanuel: Interested in opinions on KDE 4.1.
39:55 Klaatu likes KDE 4.
40:36 Tom on Computer America?
41:22 Ohio Linux Fest
43:04 Next episode: An interview with the author of the scifi crime novel, Antithesis.
44:04 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe
45:18 End

00:00 Going Linux #044 - A Taste Of Wine 00:19 Introduction 01:37 Different sound 02:35 Definition: Wine 03:56 Why is Wine important? 04:52 Some alternatives to using Wine 05:37 Advantages of Wine 06:13 How to get a copy of Wine 06:53 You may already be running Wine 07:21 How to install a Windows application under Wine 08:33 What if that doesn't work? 09:30 How to run a Windows program using Wine 10:53 WineHQ 11:14 Still have problems? Consider these alternatives to using Wine 12:42 Running iTunes under Wine 13:20 Running MS Office 2003 under Wine 15:31 Uninstalling Office 16:17 U-Torrent under Wine 17:24 Getting help with your installation of Wine 19:30 Summary 22:22 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 23:59 End

00:00 Going Linux #043 - Computer America #6 00:15 Introduction 01:33 Craig and Carey discuss movies, DVDs and pay per view 05:23 Upgrading the iPhone OS to 2.1 07:40 Linux is the important operating system 08:44 The Large Hadron Collider runs Linux 10:37 CERN backs the Scientific Linux distribution 11:48 It's not the end of the earth (we hope) 13:28 No "blue screen of death" 15:14 Listener Randall: Mandriva works for him. Ubuntu and openSUSE did not. 17:30 New users should try different distributions to find one that's configured to work with YOUR hardware. 20:14 If you trying different distributions, are you missing out on anything? 25:03 Listener Paul: Installed Ubuntu Server 8.04 (Hardy Heron) to host his own website, wiki, etc. File sharing does not work as it did under Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04. Needed to use WebMin to change file permissions. 29:33 You can change file properties in the Nautilus file manager. 32:00 Next: Intripid Ibex and Jaunty Jackelope 32:32 Listener Chris: Does Linux have anything to work with a TV? 34:05 Will my Vista machines share information with the Linux machine. 35:27 MythTV or Mythbuntu for media center, LinuxMCE is a media center and whole house management system. 38:42 Hour 2 40:27 Now that I have decided to go Linux, where do I find help? 41:35 Purchase support from the publisher 42:24 Go to the support forums for your distribution 43:03 Go to the forums for other distributions 43:20 Paul's problem may be specific to Ubuntu or Ubuntu Server 44:30 Google for help or use the "Help" that's on your computer 44:54 Join a LUG (Linux User Group) for install-fests through instruction and help. 48:00 Courses, tutorials and certification for Linux 49:10 On-line courses: LinuxBasics.org, BeginLinux.org 51:03 What certifications are available? 52:03 Confusion over this month's Computer America contest 57:20 Larry gets dropped 60:09 Linux Certification Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) 61:42 Linux Professional Institute (LPI) 3 levels 64:58 Linux conferences (see the list in the show notes) 66:49 Linux conference registration and fees (if any) 68:08 Other Linux podcasts for newbies (see the list in the show notes) 71:44 On-line Linux publications (Some also available in print) 73:34 Luke: Purchased PCMCIA card to fix his laptop, wants a recommendation for a wifi manager on Kubuntu. 74:07 KNetwork Manager comes with Kubuntu. You can also use WICD. 74:58 Next on Computer America 77:41 http://goinglinux.com 80:03 End

00:00 Going Linux #042 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:43 Per: Chmod does not require a root (administrative) user 05:06 Dan: Audio feedback on using chmod, bash vs. sh, xmessage vs zenity 10:05 Jeff: Use !! when you forget sudo before your command 12:13 John: Problems with the variable bit rate episodes of the podcast 17:25 Jeff: Get the old episodes at http://shownotes.goinglinux.com 18:36 Will: Rants about inadequate mp3 players 22:53 David: Recommends podcatcher Podcast Ready 26:36 Jack: Does a Clonezilla backup require reconfiguring the boot loader? 28:27 Tim: Recommends the Midnight Commander command line file manager 30:18 Jeff: Would like an episode on SSH to connect remotely 32:49 A.J.: Wants to know *everything* about his computer hardware 37:30 A.J.: Boost your wireless access point's range 38:53 Jack: Article on moving to Linux. Thanks from Oz 41:47 Karen: Problems sharing networked printer on Ubuntu with Vista 46:37 James: Ubuntu disables Compiz with ATI graphics 49:58 Jordan: Tip for getting the Compiz cube working on Compaq and HP 51:30 Richard: Answers ham radio Linux questions on the Resonant Frequency podcast 54:50 T.J.: Suggest an IRC channel for the Going Linux podcast 58:13 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 59:50 End

00:00 Going Linux #041 - Command Line Basics-Advanced 00:18 Introduction 01:36 Best beginner bash tutorial http://www.freeos.com/guides/lsst/ch02.html 02:30 Are we qualified? 04:14 Documentation is better for the command line than for the GUI 06:09 Definition: Bash Shell script 07:17 Test your commands in the terminal first 09:31 Comments 09:45 The first line of any Bash script 12:00 Our first shell script (date.sh) 13:13 Change permissions using chmod (command line and graphical) 16:13 Running a bash shell from the terminal 17:28 Our second shell script (calendar.sh) 18:12 Read command and defining variables 20:38 Calling a variable and writing interactive user prompts 21:51 Saving 22:30 Running the interactive script 23:57 A more advanced script (fetchglp.sh) 24:42 The wget command 26:02 Using variables in a file path 30:47 Using the wget command 32:05 Using quotations marks in scripts 33:51 Running fetchglp.sh to get an episode of GoingLinux 35:34 Learning more about wget 35:46 Creating a cron job (notify.sh) 37:57 Have fun with the tutorials - see the show notes 38:30 goinglinux.com, feedback, listen, subscribe 40:03 End