In this episode we discuss feedback on Pop!_OS, installing Linux to replace Windows, and a tutorial on the top command. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #426 · Listener Feedback  		01:25 Adventures in Distrohopping  		03:06 Reid: Comments on Ubuntu MATE and Larry's book on Ubuntu MATE  		06:31 Reid: Pop!_OS mini review  		18:37 Ambrose: On becoming 'Engineer Minion'  		20:23 Pam: Going Linux because of concerns with Windows  		27:16 Michael: The top command  		32:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		33:27 End 

In this episode we discuss feedback on Pop!_OS, installing Linux to replace Windows, and a tutorial on the top command. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #426 · Listener Feedback 		01:25 Adventures in Distrohopping 		03:06 Reid: Comments on Ubuntu MATE and Larry's book on Ubuntu MATE 		06:31 Reid: Pop!_OS mini review 		18:37 Ambrose: On becoming 'Engineer Minion' 		20:23 Pam: Going Linux because of concerns with Windows 		27:16 Michael: The top command 		32:26 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		33:27 End

Going Linux #426 · Listener Feedback

You may know that the majority of computers sold to consumers today include the Microsoft Windows operating system. What you may not know is that running the software that comes bundled with your computer is a bad idea.  Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC  		01:32 Why would you want to settle for any software that comes bundled 'at no charge' with your computer hardware?   		04:20 So what's the alternative?  		06:03 Our Ubuntu MATE books  		07:17 Pre-configured yet flexible  		07:39 The expected utilities  		07:53 Some of the unexpected utilities  		08:20 Full-featured productivity and document management applications  		08:38 Entertainment applications  		08:49 Built-in security  		09:27 Modern and full-featured  		10:19 Summary  		11:50 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		12:54 End 

You may know that the majority of computers sold to consumers today include the Microsoft Windows operating system. What you may not know is that running the software that comes bundled with your computer is a bad idea. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #425 · Welcome to Linux! Pt2 - You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC 		01:32 Why would you want to settle for any software that comes bundled 'at no charge' with your computer hardware? 		04:20 So what's the alternative? 		06:03 Our Ubuntu MATE books 		07:17 Pre-configured yet flexible 		07:39 The expected utilities 		07:53 Some of the unexpected utilities 		08:20 Full-featured productivity and document management applications 		08:38 Entertainment applications 		08:49 Built-in security 		09:27 Modern and full-featured 		10:19 Summary 		11:50 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		12:54 End

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

We have feedback on Deepin concerns, information about UbuntuDDE, LinuxFX, NxOS, and the application Flameshot. Bill breaks KDE Neon and Ambrose is annointed ‘Engineer Minion’. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback  		01:20 Adventures in distrohopping: Bill broke KDE Neon  		03:30 Manjaro  		07:03 Deepin  		11:18 Ubuntu MATE  		17:11 Frank: The su command  		20:07 Bhikhu: Deepin and other distros  		24:17 Ambrose: Insight into DOS vs. UNIX EOL  		31:45 Promotion to 'Engineer Minion'  		32:23 JackDeth: Flameshot!  		36:37 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		37:35 End 

We have feedback on Deepin concerns, information about UbuntuDDE, LinuxFX, NxOS, and the application Flameshot. Bill breaks KDE Neon and Ambrose is annointed ‘Engineer Minion’. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback 		01:20 Adventures in distrohopping: Bill broke KDE Neon 		03:30 Manjaro 		07:03 Deepin 		11:18 Ubuntu MATE 		17:11 Frank: The su command 		20:07 Bhikhu: Deepin and other distros 		24:17 Ambrose: Insight into DOS vs. UNIX EOL 		31:45 Promotion to 'Engineer Minion' 		32:23 JackDeth: Flameshot! 		36:37 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		37:35 End

Going Linux #424 · Listener Feedback

We go back to our roots and begin with part one of how to get started with Linux. We discuss some basic terms and definitions, talk about installing software applications and even suggest a few distributions geared to new users. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1  		01:11 Distro hopping: Bill is now using KDE Neon  		08:53 Back to our roots  		09:59 Where do I start?  		11:27 Some basic terms and meanings  		12:23 su and sudo  		13:46 Help is provided right in the Operating System  		15:32 top  		16:07 Software packages and package managers  		23:38 Universal software packaging formats (analogous to ‘portable apps’ on Windows  		33:56 Summary  		34:30 Which Linux distribution should I start with?  		39:13 Book: Using Ubuntu MATE And Its Applications: 22.04 LTS Edition  		42:34 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		43:37 End 

We go back to our roots and begin with part one of how to get started with Linux. We discuss some basic terms and definitions, talk about installing software applications and even suggest a few distributions geared to new users. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #423 · Welcome to Linux. Starting your adventure. Pt 1 		01:11 Distro hopping: Bill is now using KDE Neon 		08:53 Back to our roots 		09:59 Where do I start? 		11:27 Some basic terms and meanings 		12:23 su and sudo 		13:46 Help is provided right in the Operating System 		15:32 top 		16:07 Software packages and package managers 		23:38 Universal software packaging formats (analogous to ‘portable apps’ on Windows 		33:56 Summary 		34:30 Which Linux distribution should I start with? 		39:13 Book: Using Ubuntu MATE And Its Applications: 22.04 LTS Edition 		42:34 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		43:37 End

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

We have lots of feedback on Pop!_OS, keyboard shortcuts, and backup scripts. We also have comments on installing Linux on Asus computers and talk about some Elementary news. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback  		01:06 Bill's dilemma  		03:52 Carl: Comments on our Pop!_OS episode  		04:40 Reid: Comments on Pop!_OS episode  		08:54 Ambrose: About his rsync wrapper script problem  		12:58 Greg: Keyboard shortcuts  		15:41 Bhikhu: More distros for Bill and comments on episode 421  		18:39 Troy: Linux on Asus computers  		25:12 Troy: Elementary news  		35:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		36:24 End 

We have lots of feedback on Pop!_OS, keyboard shortcuts, and backup scripts. We also have comments on installing Linux on Asus computers and talk about some Elementary news. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback 		01:06 Bill's dilemma 		03:52 Carl: Comments on our Pop!_OS episode 		04:40 Reid: Comments on Pop!_OS episode 		08:54 Ambrose: About his rsync wrapper script problem 		12:58 Greg: Keyboard shortcuts 		15:41 Bhikhu: More distros for Bill and comments on episode 421 		18:39 Troy: Linux on Asus computers 		25:12 Troy: Elementary news 		35:25 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		36:24 End

Going Linux #422 · Listener Feedback

We discuss Bill's struggles with Windows and his venture into using Pop!_OS. We provide some ideas on adding a second drive to a Linux machine for dual-booting, running Windows programs without Windows, and problems with backups using rsync. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback  		01:18 Windows 10 drives Bill insane  		03:46 Distrohopping: Nope. Still using Pop!_OS  		06:00 Michael: Adding a second drive  		11:53 Troy: Running Windows apps on Linux  		19:21 Advait: Help for Bill  		20:30 Ambrose: A problem with backups  		32:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		33:45 End 

We discuss Bill's struggles with Windows and his venture into using Pop!_OS. We provide some ideas on adding a second drive to a Linux machine for dual-booting, running Windows programs without Windows, and problems with backups using rsync. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback 		01:18 Windows 10 drives Bill insane 		03:46 Distrohopping: Nope. Still using Pop!_OS 		06:00 Michael: Adding a second drive 		11:53 Troy: Running Windows apps on Linux 		19:21 Advait: Help for Bill 		20:30 Ambrose: A problem with backups 		32:42 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		33:45 End

Going Linux #421 · Listener Feedback

The long-awaited review of Pop!_OS, the Linux distribution from the makers of System76 computers. Our impressions, our opinions and our observations. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS 21.10  		02:40 Change in plans - The Elementary review that never was  		09:21 The Pop!_OS review  		10:04 Hardware requirements  		11:33 Performance on older hardware  		15:03 Pick the right image  		16:18 Create a bootable USB  		16:53 Install: No Internet required  		18:31 Get the latest updates  		19:22 Default and additional applications  		20:18 Flatpack support  		21:58 Theme and user interface  		24:06 Additional features  		25:58 A distribution designed to get out of your way  		27:15 Privacy, updates, and will Bill keep it?  		30:17 Try it!  		32:00 Rating: 11 out of 10!  		33:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		34:33 End 

The long-awaited review of Pop!_OS, the Linux distribution from the makers of System76 computers. Our impressions, our opinions and our observations. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS 21.10 		02:40 Change in plans - The Elementary review that never was 		09:21 The Pop!_OS review 		10:04 Hardware requirements 		11:33 Performance on older hardware 		15:03 Pick the right image 		16:18 Create a bootable USB 		16:53 Install: No Internet required 		18:31 Get the latest updates 		19:22 Default and additional applications 		20:18 Flatpack support 		21:58 Theme and user interface 		24:06 Additional features 		25:58 A distribution designed to get out of your way 		27:15 Privacy, updates, and will Bill keep it? 		30:17 Try it! 		32:00 Rating: 11 out of 10! 		33:21 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		34:33 End

Going Linux #420 · Pop!_OS

Are you struggling with switching from Windows or Mac to Linux. Some of our responses to emails this month might just help you out! Also, our listeners help with contact apps, brightness control for your monitor and more. We also discuss Thunderbird, and how to make a Windows display clearer. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #419 · Listener Feedback  		01:55 Windows 11 upgrade issues  		08:28 What is 'Ubuntu Pro'?  		11:28 James: Thunderbird and RSS news feeds  		13:43 Bhikhu: Contact apps for Linux  		19:17 Paul: Transitioning from Windows to Linux  		23:18 David: Why Linux has so much better display clarity than Windows  		28:58 Bill: Really needs some handholding to switch  		41:09 Application: Brightness Controller 2.0  		44:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		45:28 End 

Are you struggling with switching from Windows or Mac to Linux. Some of our responses to emails this month might just help you out! Also, our listeners help with contact apps, brightness control for your monitor and more. We also discuss Thunderbird, and how to make a Windows display clearer. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #419 · Listener Feedback 		01:55 Windows 11 upgrade issues 		08:28 What is 'Ubuntu Pro'? 		11:28 James: Thunderbird and RSS news feeds 		13:43 Bhikhu: Contact apps for Linux 		19:17 Paul: Transitioning from Windows to Linux 		23:18 David: Why Linux has so much better display clarity than Windows 		28:58 Bill: Really needs some handholding to switch 		41:09 Application: Brightness Controller 2.0 		44:18 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		45:28 End

Going Linux #419 · Listener Feedback

Many Linux distributions provide keyboard shortcuts which, by pressing a combination of keys, help you do things that normally require a mouse, trackpad, or another input device. This episode provides a comparison of some of these keyboard shortcuts with those you might have used in your previous operating system. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #418 · Keyboard Shortcuts  		01:05 Google voice changes won't affect us (we hope)  		02:05 Keyboard shortcuts  		03:25 Common keyboard shortcuts  		07:20 Meta or Super Keys  		09:54 Shortcuts for applications  		15:12 A note on exceptions and special cases  		17:43 Shortcuts for managing windows  		24:54 Shortcuts to move windows on the screen  		27:34 Desktop shortcuts  		34:03 Compiz Effects shortcuts  		38:10 Summary  		42:24 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		43:26 End 

Many Linux distributions provide keyboard shortcuts which, by pressing a combination of keys, help you do things that normally require a mouse, trackpad, or another input device. This episode provides a comparison of some of these keyboard shortcuts with those you might have used in your previous operating system. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #418 · Keyboard Shortcuts 		01:05 Google voice changes won't affect us (we hope) 		02:05 Keyboard shortcuts 		03:25 Common keyboard shortcuts 		07:20 Meta or Super Keys 		09:54 Shortcuts for applications 		15:12 A note on exceptions and special cases 		17:43 Shortcuts for managing windows 		24:54 Shortcuts to move windows on the screen 		27:34 Desktop shortcuts 		34:03 Compiz Effects shortcuts 		38:10 Summary 		42:24 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		43:26 End

Going Linux #418 · Keyboard Shortcuts

We remember former co-host, Tom with a re-broadcast of Tom at his best in episode 180, Listener Feedback and an interview with Jonathan Nadeau. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #417·A Tribute To Tom  		02:02 Episode 180  		58:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe   		59:57 End 

We remember former co-host, Tom with a re-broadcast of Tom at his best in episode 180, Listener Feedback and an interview with Jonathan Nadeau. Episode Time Stamps 		00:00 Going Linux #417·A Tribute To Tom 		02:02 Episode 180 		58:55 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 		59:57 End

Going Linux #417 · A Tribute To Tom

Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.

Going Linux

In Linux there are methods of installing software, from source code by compiling and installing, or through software packages and package managers. There are newer forms of installing software, for example using portable app installers like Appimage, Snap or Flatpak. In this episode we describe the common methods of installing applications on Debian-based distributions.   Episode 345 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my!          00:15 Introduction          00:39 Ubuntu MATE 18.04 LTS released          02:30 Debian-based Packages explained by 'minion' Ken Leyba          04:35 Debian-based package managers          14:37 .deb package anatomy          17:44 The dpkg command-line tool          20:07 The advance packaging tool - apt          24:48 Aptitude          26:47 Synaptic          27:39 Just for fun          30:06 Are you a minion?          31:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         32:58 End 

In Linux there are methods of installing software, from source code by compiling and installing, or through software packages and package managers. There are newer forms of installing software, for example using portable app installers like Appimage, Snap or Flatpak. In this episode we describe the common methods of installing applications on Debian-based distributions. Episode 345 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my! 00:15 Introduction 00:39 Ubuntu MATE 18.04 LTS released 02:30 Debian-based Packages explained by 'minion' Ken Leyba 04:35 Debian-based package managers 14:37 .deb package anatomy 17:44 The dpkg command-line tool 20:07 The advance packaging tool - apt 24:48 Aptitude 26:47 Synaptic 27:39 Just for fun 30:06 Are you a minion? 31:39 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 32:58 End

Going Linux #345 · Apt and apt-get and aptitude, oh my! 

In our second episode dedicated to upgrading from Windows to Linux we describe how to create installation media from Windows, macOS, and Linux, booting from a USB device, making the right setup selections, and getting updates.   Episode 380 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #380 · Switching from Windows to Linux-Part 2          00:15 Introduction          01:06 Larry solves the issue with his bluetooth headset          03:40 Switching to Linux          04:16 Installing Linux          04:24 To dual-boot or not to dual-boot          06:35 Download the ISO file          07:32 Creating a bootable USB drive          08:31 Four important steps to complete before installing Linux          11:10 Easy installation for new users          12:11 Booting from the USB drive          12:45 Try before you install          13:33 Starting the installation of Linux          13:55 User name and computer name          15:02 Considerations for dual booting          16:17 Password          17:36 Connect to the Internet and download updatings during installation          19:44 Restart          21:07 In part 3: installing applications and customizing Linux          22:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          23:55 End 

In our second episode dedicated to upgrading from Windows to Linux we describe how to create installation media from Windows, macOS, and Linux, booting from a USB device, making the right setup selections, and getting updates. Episode 380 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #380 · Switching from Windows to Linux-Part 2 00:15 Introduction 01:06 Larry solves the issue with his bluetooth headset 03:40 Switching to Linux 04:16 Installing Linux 04:24 To dual-boot or not to dual-boot 06:35 Download the ISO file 07:32 Creating a bootable USB drive 08:31 Four important steps to complete before installing Linux 11:10 Easy installation for new users 12:11 Booting from the USB drive 12:45 Try before you install 13:33 Starting the installation of Linux 13:55 User name and computer name 15:02 Considerations for dual booting 16:17 Password 17:36 Connect to the Internet and download updatings during installation 19:44 Restart 21:07 In part 3: installing applications and customizing Linux 22:55 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 23:55 End

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

After some audio issues with Apple Podcasts, we have new URLs for our feeds. We get an update on Zorin and ZFS from Bill, on FreeOffice from a listener, suggestions for testing another distribution, and we solve some listener problems.  Episode 379 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #379 · Listener Feedback          00:15 Introduction          01:84 Apple drops the Going Linux Podcast         06:56 Zorin update         20:25 Bill tries ZFS         25:61 David: Try Makulu Linux         29:36 John: No Internet problem         32:84 Michael: A problem with Bluetooth         37:37 George: A report on SoftMake FreeOffice         41:53 Tila: Skidmap SSH vulerability on Linux         44:68 Koree: How to reset a forgotten password         48:86 Stefan: Google Chrome and telemetry         53:59 Michael: Volume is dropping         55:24 Tim: Thanks for the switchers episode         56:43 Göran: Feedback on random numbers         59:21 Michael: Python and Pluma         65:21  goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          65:27 End 

After some audio issues with Apple Podcasts, we have new URLs for our feeds. We get an update on Zorin and ZFS from Bill, on FreeOffice from a listener, suggestions for testing another distribution, and we solve some listener problems. Episode 379 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #379 · Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:84 Apple drops the Going Linux Podcast 06:56 Zorin update 20:25 Bill tries ZFS 25:61 David: Try Makulu Linux 29:36 John: No Internet problem 32:84 Michael: A problem with Bluetooth 37:37 George: A report on SoftMake FreeOffice 41:53 Tila: Skidmap SSH vulerability on Linux 44:68 Koree: How to reset a forgotten password 48:86 Stefan: Google Chrome and telemetry 53:59 Michael: Volume is dropping 55:24 Tim: Thanks for the switchers episode 56:43 Göran: Feedback on random numbers 59:21 Michael: Python and Pluma 65:21 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 65:27 End

Going Linux #379 · Listener Feedback 

Our review of of Zorin OS includes a give-away of one copy of Zorin Ultimate.   Episode 378 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #378 · Zorin Review          00:15 Introduction          01:47 Zorin Ultimate contest winner         05:33 Bill's new hobby         08:50 Zorin Review         09:33 Core vs. Ultimate         10:35 Is the Core version of Zorin crippled?         16:44 Any issues installing or running Zorin?         20:10 What about installing software applications?         22:45 Customizing the Zorin Desktop         24:37 Anything else we need to know about Zorin?         27:49 The overview         32:01 Bill's final rating of Zorin         33:02 What is the price of Zorin Ultimate?         36:09 What about upgrading to the next LTS?         40:39 Free educational version         42:43 Accessibility features of Zorin         46:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         48:43 End 

Our review of of Zorin OS includes a give-away of one copy of Zorin Ultimate. Episode 378 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #378 · Zorin Review 00:15 Introduction 01:47 Zorin Ultimate contest winner 05:33 Bill's new hobby 08:50 Zorin Review 09:33 Core vs. Ultimate 10:35 Is the Core version of Zorin crippled? 16:44 Any issues installing or running Zorin? 20:10 What about installing software applications? 22:45 Customizing the Zorin Desktop 24:37 Anything else we need to know about Zorin? 27:49 The overview 32:01 Bill's final rating of Zorin 33:02 What is the price of Zorin Ultimate? 36:09 What about upgrading to the next LTS? 40:39 Free educational version 42:43 Accessibility features of Zorin 46:39 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 48:43 End

Going Linux #378 · Zorin Review 

Bill is back on Zorin after a brief diversion to Mint 19.3. He gives us a mini review of Elementary OS and compares the MATE desktop with the Pantheon desktop. We read your feedback on SSL certificates, software license agreements, accessibility, and computer hardware.   Episode 383 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #383 · Listener Feedback          01:00 Bill switches back to Zorin          01:52 Elementary mini-review          03:57 Comparing Ubuntu MATE and Elementary with Pantheon          10:41 Stefan: SSL certificate issues.          19:51 Carlos: Software licenses and WPS Office          24:38 Michael: For Linux users who also use Orca          30:04 Rossi: Huawei laptops          34:09 Troy: Asked our opinion on a Dell XPS          52:48 2019: The year of the Linux desktop          54:06 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          55:11 End 

Bill is back on Zorin after a brief diversion to Mint 19.3. He gives us a mini review of Elementary OS and compares the MATE desktop with the Pantheon desktop. We read your feedback on SSL certificates, software license agreements, accessibility, and computer hardware. Episode 383 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #383 · Listener Feedback 01:00 Bill switches back to Zorin 01:52 Elementary mini-review 03:57 Comparing Ubuntu MATE and Elementary with Pantheon 10:41 Stefan: SSL certificate issues. 19:51 Carlos: Software licenses and WPS Office 24:38 Michael: For Linux users who also use Orca 30:04 Rossi: Huawei laptops 34:09 Troy: Asked our opinion on a Dell XPS 52:48 2019: The year of the Linux desktop 54:06 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 55:11 End

Going Linux #383 · Listener Feedback 

After a discussion about distro hopping, we wrap up our series on switching to Linux from Windows by discussing how to get updates, additional drivers, the kernel, finding and installing sowtware, and personalizing your computer.   Episode 382 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #382 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 3          01:56 3rd Edition of 'Using Ubuntu MATE and its Applications'          02:52 Linux Mint 19.03 beta testing          03:54 ElementaryOS          05:32 Manjaro          06:18 Zorin Lite          07:57 Martin Wimpress' comments on distro hoppers          17:27 Switching from Windows and upgrading to Linux          17:51 Now that you have Linux installed...          18:33 Getting updates          20:35 Additional drivers          21:55 What is a kernel?          23:04 Finding and installing new software applications          24:56 Personalized settings          25:49 Experiment and let us know what you did          26:57 Thank you          27:12 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          28:18 End  

After a discussion about distro hopping, we wrap up our series on switching to Linux from Windows by discussing how to get updates, additional drivers, the kernel, finding and installing sowtware, and personalizing your computer. Episode 382 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #382 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 3 01:56 3rd Edition of 'Using Ubuntu MATE and its Applications' 02:52 Linux Mint 19.03 beta testing 03:54 ElementaryOS 05:32 Manjaro 06:18 Zorin Lite 07:57 Martin Wimpress' comments on distro hoppers 17:27 Switching from Windows and upgrading to Linux 17:51 Now that you have Linux installed... 18:33 Getting updates 20:35 Additional drivers 21:55 What is a kernel? 23:04 Finding and installing new software applications 24:56 Personalized settings 25:49 Experiment and let us know what you did 26:57 Thank you 27:12 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 28:18 End

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

We describe how to generate a file with your computer's specifications. Our listeners comment on Zorin, suggest Feren, rebel against 'the man', rage against paying for SSL certs, and find videos. They also provide considerations for making live USB sticks, and give us a password manager review.   Episode 381 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #381 · Listener Feedback          00:15 Introduction          01:12 Raymond: Comments on Zorin          01:30 Craig: Topic suggestions          02:20 Ken: Comments on Zorin          08:25 Michael: Getting computer specifications          11:04 John: Has no Internet on Virtual Box          13:41 Lee: Suggests Feren OS          14:08 Hilander: A small rebellion          15:59 Kelvin: You should never have to pay for an SSL certificate          17:16 George: 'Going Windows' podcast          19:19 Joshua: Review of Bitwarden          24:59 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          26:04 End 

We describe how to generate a file with your computer's specifications. Our listeners comment on Zorin, suggest Feren, rebel against 'the man', rage against paying for SSL certs, and find videos. They also provide considerations for making live USB sticks, and give us a password manager review. Episode 381 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #381 · Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:12 Raymond: Comments on Zorin 01:30 Craig: Topic suggestions 02:20 Ken: Comments on Zorin 08:25 Michael: Getting computer specifications 11:04 John: Has no Internet on Virtual Box 13:41 Lee: Suggests Feren OS 14:08 Hilander: A small rebellion 15:59 Kelvin: You should never have to pay for an SSL certificate 17:16 George: 'Going Windows' podcast 19:19 Joshua: Review of Bitwarden 24:59 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 26:04 End

Going Linux #381 · Listener Feedback 

Windows 7 has reached the end of its life. It will no longer receive security updates and Microsoft's technical support will stop. Running an out-of-date OS can have serious potential risks, and if you're using Windows 7 connected to the Internet, you will have a problem. Fortunately, there are two simple solutions.  Episode 390 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7          00:56 Bill's been redoing his whole machine with Makulu          06:17 Larry is sheltered in place with a paint brush          07:32 Ubuntu MATE website makeover          08:45 20.04 documentation          10:10 Ubuntu MATE fixes the Windows 7 Blues          12:30 Window 7 has reached the end of its life          12:59 Running an out of date operating system has serious risks          13:48 Why to install Ubuntu MATE to replace Windows 7          14:43 It's modern and full-featured          15:29 No compromise on Apps          15:57 Web browser          17:10 Office suite          19:10 Audio streamer/player software          19:37 Video player          19:49 Photo organizer          20:35 Video calling with Windows, Mac, Chrome, and Linux users          21:28 Friendly community support          22:31 There is a software catalog of thousands of tested additional apps          23:47 Ubuntu MATE is secure          24:50 How do I get Ubuntu MATE?          25:59 Summary          26:43 Adopting Ubuntu MATE is easy          28:42 Make your computer work for you, not the other way around          33:07 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          34:17 End 

Windows 7 has reached the end of its life. It will no longer receive security updates and Microsoft's technical support will stop. Running an out-of-date OS can have serious potential risks, and if you're using Windows 7 connected to the Internet, you will have a problem. Fortunately, there are two simple solutions. Episode 390 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7 00:56 Bill's been redoing his whole machine with Makulu 06:17 Larry is sheltered in place with a paint brush 07:32 Ubuntu MATE website makeover 08:45 20.04 documentation 10:10 Ubuntu MATE fixes the Windows 7 Blues 12:30 Window 7 has reached the end of its life 12:59 Running an out of date operating system has serious risks 13:48 Why to install Ubuntu MATE to replace Windows 7 14:43 It's modern and full-featured 15:29 No compromise on Apps 15:57 Web browser 17:10 Office suite 19:10 Audio streamer/player software 19:37 Video player 19:49 Photo organizer 20:35 Video calling with Windows, Mac, Chrome, and Linux users 21:28 Friendly community support 22:31 There is a software catalog of thousands of tested additional apps 23:47 Ubuntu MATE is secure 24:50 How do I get Ubuntu MATE? 25:59 Summary 26:43 Adopting Ubuntu MATE is easy 28:42 Make your computer work for you, not the other way around 33:07 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 34:17 End

Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7 

Bill burns out on distrohopping after providing multiple release reviews. Our listeners provide feedback on new user recommendations, hard drive mounting, encryption, trying Linux via USB, and the Linux Spotlight interview. We answer questions on security audit results.  Episode 389 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback          01:43 Bill burns out on distro hopping          02:24 but he has some feedback on a few releases          02:46 Linux Mint 19.3          03:24 Linux Mint Debian Edition 4          04:38 Endevour OS          07:13 ArcoLinux          10:19 Open Suse          12:16 Ubuntu MATE          14:49 Zorin          17:55 New user recommendations          24:22 Gregory: Hard drive mounting          27:28 Gregory: Great interview          30:09 John: Security audit recommendations          34:19 George: Paul's encryption problem          37:57 David: Linux via USB          44:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          45:17 End 

Bill burns out on distrohopping after providing multiple release reviews. Our listeners provide feedback on new user recommendations, hard drive mounting, encryption, trying Linux via USB, and the Linux Spotlight interview. We answer questions on security audit results. Episode 389 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback 01:43 Bill burns out on distro hopping 02:24 but he has some feedback on a few releases 02:46 Linux Mint 19.3 03:24 Linux Mint Debian Edition 4 04:38 Endevour OS 07:13 ArcoLinux 10:19 Open Suse 12:16 Ubuntu MATE 14:49 Zorin 17:55 New user recommendations 24:22 Gregory: Hard drive mounting 27:28 Gregory: Great interview 30:09 John: Security audit recommendations 34:19 George: Paul's encryption problem 37:57 David: Linux via USB 44:09 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 45:17 End

Going Linux #389 · Listener Feedback 

Rocco (BigDaddyLinux) Interviews Larry on Episode 39 of the Linux Spotlight.   Episode 388 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview          01:55 Linux Spotlight episode 39         03:11 Who is Larry Bushey?         04:00 What do you do for a day job?         04:47 Do you have any other hobbies outside of Linux?         07:13 Are your family and your friends receptive to Linux?         09:24 When was the first time you used a computer and what was it?         11:02 Have you always been into technology?         17:46 Where and when was the first time you heard the word Linux?         19:04 What is it that intrigued you about Linux?         19:59 What was the first distro you tried?         22:29 What are the good and bad things you see about Linux at first?         24:09 Did you stay with Linux right away or did you switch back to Windows?         32:38 What about distro hopping?         35:39 What made you start writing tutorials and books?         41:40 Different people learn in different ways.         44:51 What made you go from being a Linux user to wanting to start podcasting about it?         48:11 How did you go about choosing the brand Going Linux?         49:54 What drives your passion to keep producing the show bi-weekly?         51:28 Do you believe listener feedback is part of the reason for the success of the show?         52:48 It's amazing the number of ways your listeners have to contact you.         53:56 Do you have any favorite moments or favorite episodes in Going Linux?         47:09 How did you get started with the Computer America Radio show?         59:32 What are some of the obstacles you encountered and what advice would you give for becoming a podcaster?         65:49 What are the future goals Going Linux?         66:51 What software do you rely on most?         68:57 What software that's not on Linux would you like to see made available?         70:47 Are you pragmatic or a purist about Linux?         72:35 Tell us about your talks at Linux conferences.         77:21 What drives your passion or love for Linux?         79:48 Has you experience with the Linux community been good or bad?         81:11 Do you do much coding or scripting?         84:25 What would you say to those people who are searching to find some way to contribute to Linux and the community?         89:19 Do you believe Linux is bad at marketing?         94:38 Is 'the year of the Linux desktop' just a meme?         97:22 If you could change one thing about Linux, what would it be?         97:27 Why is it you still choose to run Linux now?          97:27 Do the reasons you chose Linux still apply today?         98:57 Is there anything else you would like to share?         102:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          103:41 End 

Rocco (BigDaddyLinux) Interviews Larry on Episode 39 of the Linux Spotlight. Episode 388 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview 01:55 Linux Spotlight episode 39 03:11 Who is Larry Bushey? 04:00 What do you do for a day job? 04:47 Do you have any other hobbies outside of Linux? 07:13 Are your family and your friends receptive to Linux? 09:24 When was the first time you used a computer and what was it? 11:02 Have you always been into technology? 17:46 Where and when was the first time you heard the word Linux? 19:04 What is it that intrigued you about Linux? 19:59 What was the first distro you tried? 22:29 What are the good and bad things you see about Linux at first? 24:09 Did you stay with Linux right away or did you switch back to Windows? 32:38 What about distro hopping? 35:39 What made you start writing tutorials and books? 41:40 Different people learn in different ways. 44:51 What made you go from being a Linux user to wanting to start podcasting about it? 48:11 How did you go about choosing the brand Going Linux? 49:54 What drives your passion to keep producing the show bi-weekly? 51:28 Do you believe listener feedback is part of the reason for the success of the show? 52:48 It's amazing the number of ways your listeners have to contact you. 53:56 Do you have any favorite moments or favorite episodes in Going Linux? 47:09 How did you get started with the Computer America Radio show? 59:32 What are some of the obstacles you encountered and what advice would you give for becoming a podcaster? 65:49 What are the future goals Going Linux? 66:51 What software do you rely on most? 68:57 What software that's not on Linux would you like to see made available? 70:47 Are you pragmatic or a purist about Linux? 72:35 Tell us about your talks at Linux conferences. 77:21 What drives your passion or love for Linux? 79:48 Has you experience with the Linux community been good or bad? 81:11 Do you do much coding or scripting? 84:25 What would you say to those people who are searching to find some way to contribute to Linux and the community? 89:19 Do you believe Linux is bad at marketing? 94:38 Is 'the year of the Linux desktop' just a meme? 97:22 If you could change one thing about Linux, what would it be? 97:27 Why is it you still choose to run Linux now? 97:27 Do the reasons you chose Linux still apply today? 98:57 Is there anything else you would like to share? 102:39 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 103:41 End

Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview 

We answer questions and comment on internal drive problems, Microsoft making Linux more popular, the Distrowatch podcast, gPodder and Orca, the Mint forums, print/fax/scan compatibility, games, Manjaro, and Chromebooks running Linux.   Episode 387 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback          00:56 Do we need the voicemail line?          02:38 Linux Spotlight interviews Larry          03:56 Paul: Second internal drive problem          20:22 Nancy: Microsoft makes Linux more popular          25:27 Michael: Unable to subscribe to the Distrowatch podcast          26:26 Daniel: gPodder and Orca          27:36 Ken: Great experience with the Mint forums          31:13 Daniel: A question about Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE          36:42 Carlos: Print/fax/scan compatibility          42:32 Albert: Running games          48:59 Richard: Contacting Manjaro          52:28 George: 385 and 386          60:39 Anand: Linux on a Macbook Pro          62:08 Alex: Switching from macOS          62:52 Paul: Chromebooks running Linux          68:16 Troy: Mark Greaves          69:30 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          70:50 End 

We answer questions and comment on internal drive problems, Microsoft making Linux more popular, the Distrowatch podcast, gPodder and Orca, the Mint forums, print/fax/scan compatibility, games, Manjaro, and Chromebooks running Linux. Episode 387 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback 00:56 Do we need the voicemail line? 02:38 Linux Spotlight interviews Larry 03:56 Paul: Second internal drive problem 20:22 Nancy: Microsoft makes Linux more popular 25:27 Michael: Unable to subscribe to the Distrowatch podcast 26:26 Daniel: gPodder and Orca 27:36 Ken: Great experience with the Mint forums 31:13 Daniel: A question about Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE 36:42 Carlos: Print/fax/scan compatibility 42:32 Albert: Running games 48:59 Richard: Contacting Manjaro 52:28 George: 385 and 386 60:39 Anand: Linux on a Macbook Pro 62:08 Alex: Switching from macOS 62:52 Paul: Chromebooks running Linux 68:16 Troy: Mark Greaves 69:30 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 70:50 End

Going Linux #387 · Listener Feedback 

We focus on a handful of Linux distros and provide some feedback on how well they make a Mac user at home.   Episode 386 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #386 · Switching from OSX or macOS to Linux          03:54 Where to look as a Mac user          05:06 Ubuntu MATE          06:16 Brave browser          07:02 Elementary OS          10:19 Zorin          14:27 What is a PPA?          15:38 Deepin          19:40 Moving from Mac is easier than moving from Windows          23:21 Let us know what you've tried          25:03 Application pick: Brave browser          27:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          28:21 End 

We focus on a handful of Linux distros and provide some feedback on how well they make a Mac user at home. Episode 386 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #386 · Switching from OSX or macOS to Linux 03:54 Where to look as a Mac user 05:06 Ubuntu MATE 06:16 Brave browser 07:02 Elementary OS 10:19 Zorin 14:27 What is a PPA? 15:38 Deepin 19:40 Moving from Mac is easier than moving from Windows 23:21 Let us know what you've tried 25:03 Application pick: Brave browser 27:18 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 28:21 End

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

Apple is to blame for our website insecurity! Paul has a couple of concerns about Linux Mint after listening to Destination Linux, we hear more about EULAs, and Zorin, and more about Orca. John wants to migrate his mail from Windows to Linux, Ken asks about VPNs and password managers, and James provides more hidden gems.   Episode 385 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #385 · Listener Feedback          00:50 SSH certificates issue resolved - it's Apple's fault!          04:28 Bill's distro hopping continues          10:14 Paul: Should I be concerned about Linux Mint?          16:05 Paul: What about PPAs on Mint?          24:13 Daniel: Problems using no monitor          27:31 Nathan: OpenSuSE and EULA          29:19 George: About EULAs          35:20 Highlander: Mass surveillance counter measures          39:38 Daniel: Manjaro and Linux          42:01 Michael: Linux Mint and Orca          44:03 John: Thunderbird migration from Windows to Linux          46:42 Ken: VPN and Password manager          54:12 Darren: Feedback on Zorin          59:17 James: Hidden gems part 2          67:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          69:13 End 

Apple is to blame for our website insecurity! Paul has a couple of concerns about Linux Mint after listening to Destination Linux, we hear more about EULAs, and Zorin, and more about Orca. John wants to migrate his mail from Windows to Linux, Ken asks about VPNs and password managers, and James provides more hidden gems. Episode 385 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #385 · Listener Feedback 00:50 SSH certificates issue resolved - it's Apple's fault! 04:28 Bill's distro hopping continues 10:14 Paul: Should I be concerned about Linux Mint? 16:05 Paul: What about PPAs on Mint? 24:13 Daniel: Problems using no monitor 27:31 Nathan: OpenSuSE and EULA 29:19 George: About EULAs 35:20 Highlander: Mass surveillance counter measures 39:38 Daniel: Manjaro and Linux 42:01 Michael: Linux Mint and Orca 44:03 John: Thunderbird migration from Windows to Linux 46:42 Ken: VPN and Password manager 54:12 Darren: Feedback on Zorin 59:17 James: Hidden gems part 2 67:44 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 69:13 End

Going Linux #385 · Listener Feedback 

In our annual review of the previous year we discuss Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE, Microsoft's transformation into an open source company, the distros we've tried, and predictions for 2020. We read a couple of emails from listeners and recommend podcasts and Linux applications.   Episode 384 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review          01:12 Upgrade your computer. Ubuntu MATE is the alternative to Windows 7.          03:53 Bill's latest distro hop: KDE Neon, Linux Mint 19.03          07:17 Running Firefox and not using Chrome          08:39 No ZFS in the Linux Kernel          09:11 Microsoft: 400 million insecure Win 7 users should just buy a new computer          10:20 Going Linux: 400 million Win 7 users should keep their computer and upgrade to a secure Linux          11:52 2019: The year of distro hopping          14:36 Our favorite distros          17:12 Topics we discussed in 2019          20:13 Our 2020 predictions          27:33 Tech community in 2019          30:12 Open source in 2019          38:07 Bill gets another raise in pay          39:23 Microsoft: The open source company          42:29 Making money with open source          46:23 2019: The beginning of the grand move to the open source model for software development          47:50 Listener feedback: Ken          49:31 Listener feedback: Lymon          52:15 Podcast recommendations          61:09 Application picks          69:02 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe          70:09 End 

In our annual review of the previous year we discuss Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE, Microsoft's transformation into an open source company, the distros we've tried, and predictions for 2020. We read a couple of emails from listeners and recommend podcasts and Linux applications. Episode 384 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review 01:12 Upgrade your computer. Ubuntu MATE is the alternative to Windows 7. 03:53 Bill's latest distro hop: KDE Neon, Linux Mint 19.03 07:17 Running Firefox and not using Chrome 08:39 No ZFS in the Linux Kernel 09:11 Microsoft: 400 million insecure Win 7 users should just buy a new computer 10:20 Going Linux: 400 million Win 7 users should keep their computer and upgrade to a secure Linux 11:52 2019: The year of distro hopping 14:36 Our favorite distros 17:12 Topics we discussed in 2019 20:13 Our 2020 predictions 27:33 Tech community in 2019 30:12 Open source in 2019 38:07 Bill gets another raise in pay 39:23 Microsoft: The open source company 42:29 Making money with open source 46:23 2019: The beginning of the grand move to the open source model for software development 47:50 Listener feedback: Ken 49:31 Listener feedback: Lymon 52:15 Podcast recommendations 61:09 Application picks 69:02 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 70:09 End

Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review 

In today's show we start a series on how to switch from Windows and upgrade to Linux. We break the process down into easy steps.   Episode 376 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #376 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 1          00:15 Introduction          01:03 Distrohopping: Zorin OS          11:58 How to switch          14:23 Browsers          19:09 Office Suites          22:58 Define: Snap and Flatpack          25:20 Entertainment and communication          28:21 Why do people switch from Windows to Linux?          41:50 What's in part two of this series?          45:17 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         46:19 End 

In today's show we start a series on how to switch from Windows and upgrade to Linux. We break the process down into easy steps. Episode 376 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #376 · Switching from Windows and Upgrading to Linux Part 1 00:15 Introduction 01:03 Distrohopping: Zorin OS 11:58 How to switch 14:23 Browsers 19:09 Office Suites 22:58 Define: Snap and Flatpack 25:20 Entertainment and communication 28:21 Why do people switch from Windows to Linux? 41:50 What's in part two of this series? 45:17 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 46:19 End

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

We've heard a lot about them, but what ARE Snaps, Flatpaks, and AppImages? What do they do for us? Which should we use?    Episode 374 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #374 · Snaps, Flatpaks and Appimages          00:15 Introduction          00:53 Distrohopping: Fedora Silverblue          09:02 Snaps, Flatpaks, and AppImages          12:47 Snaps          13:46 Terms defined          16:15 Advantages of Snaps          17:42 Flatpaks          19:07 Is Flatpak a container technology?          22:05 AppImages          25:53 Which one should I use?          31:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         32:40 End 

We've heard a lot about them, but what ARE Snaps, Flatpaks, and AppImages? What do they do for us? Which should we use? Episode 374 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #374 · Snaps, Flatpaks and Appimages 00:15 Introduction 00:53 Distrohopping: Fedora Silverblue 09:02 Snaps, Flatpaks, and AppImages 12:47 Snaps 13:46 Terms defined 16:15 Advantages of Snaps 17:42 Flatpaks 19:07 Is Flatpak a container technology? 22:05 AppImages 25:53 Which one should I use? 31:40 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 32:40 End

Going Linux #374 · Snaps, Flatpaks and Appimages 

Bill has a new computer he got for free. It's 5 years old, modern hardware, can't run Windows 10 (according to Microsoft), and is perfect for Bill to use to test Linux distros! In the main portion of the episode, we discuss 6 Linux distributions that are official Ubuntu derivatives you can use.    Episode 372 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #372 · Ubuntu Derivatives          00:15 Introduction          01:05 Bill's most recent free machine and how he got it          14:24 Ubuntu derivatives          15:42 Ubuntu MATE          24:10 Why to install additional desktop environments          25:29 Why NOT to install additional desktop environments          28:21 Lubuntu          34:19 Xubuntu          39:02 Kubuntu          44:53 Ubuntu Studio          52:25 Ubuntu Budgie          57:01 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         58:08 End 

Bill has a new computer he got for free. It's 5 years old, modern hardware, can't run Windows 10 (according to Microsoft), and is perfect for Bill to use to test Linux distros! In the main portion of the episode, we discuss 6 Linux distributions that are official Ubuntu derivatives you can use. Episode 372 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #372 · Ubuntu Derivatives 00:15 Introduction 01:05 Bill's most recent free machine and how he got it 14:24 Ubuntu derivatives 15:42 Ubuntu MATE 24:10 Why to install additional desktop environments 25:29 Why NOT to install additional desktop environments 28:21 Lubuntu 34:19 Xubuntu 39:02 Kubuntu 44:53 Ubuntu Studio 52:25 Ubuntu Budgie 57:01 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 58:08 End

Going Linux #372 · Ubuntu Derivatives 

Our objective for this Back To Basics series is to update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years and to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users who want to adopt Linux for their day-to-day computing needs. Today: What is Linux and Why Linux?    Episode 368 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux?          00:15 Introduction          01:57 Distro hopping to PopOS          05:34 and Ubuntu 19.04           10:05 and Ubuntu MATE 19.04          12:04 and Ubuntu Budgie          13:06 and Scientific Linux          13:54 Cleaning up DropBox          17:51 Last time on 'Back to Basics'          19:16 What is Linux?          20:50 Why Linux?          22:53 Try before you commit          24:08 Multiple sources of support          27:28 Linux is better-supported, safer, and more secure          30:11 Linux is a modern operating system for for any kind of user          32:36 Comparing restoring Windows vs. Linux          34:48 Linux and its applications are developed by its users          37:16 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         38:21 End 

Our objective for this Back To Basics series is to update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years and to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users who want to adopt Linux for their day-to-day computing needs. Today: What is Linux and Why Linux? Episode 368 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux? 00:15 Introduction 01:57 Distro hopping to PopOS 05:34 and Ubuntu 19.04 10:05 and Ubuntu MATE 19.04 12:04 and Ubuntu Budgie 13:06 and Scientific Linux 13:54 Cleaning up DropBox 17:51 Last time on 'Back to Basics' 19:16 What is Linux? 20:50 Why Linux? 22:53 Try before you commit 24:08 Multiple sources of support 27:28 Linux is better-supported, safer, and more secure 30:11 Linux is a modern operating system for for any kind of user 32:36 Comparing restoring Windows vs. Linux 34:48 Linux and its applications are developed by its users 37:16 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 38:21 End

Going Linux #368 · Back to Basics - Why Linux? 

Today we define some basic terms used in the Linux and Open Source community. This is the first in a series of 'back to basics' episodes in which we will update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years. We also want to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users to use as a reference when using Linux for their day-to-day computing needs.     Episode 364 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #364 · Back to Basics - Definition of Terms          00:15 Introduction          01:01 Experimenting with MeWe          07:52 The Linux 'Back to Basics' series          09:33 Free: Freedon vs. no charge          13:21 Operating system          18:04 Distribution          19:36 Desktop environment          22:47 Application, Package, and Repository          26:00 Richard Stallman          27:05 Linux Torvalds          27:46 Where to get started          31:38 Distrowatch.com          34:50 Future Back to Basics episodes          36:20 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         37:18 End 

Today we define some basic terms used in the Linux and Open Source community. This is the first in a series of 'back to basics' episodes in which we will update the information we've been providing over the past 12 years. We also want to ensure that we continue to provide a reference for Linux users to use as a reference when using Linux for their day-to-day computing needs. Episode 364 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #364 · Back to Basics - Definition of Terms 00:15 Introduction 01:01 Experimenting with MeWe 07:52 The Linux 'Back to Basics' series 09:33 Free: Freedon vs. no charge 13:21 Operating system 18:04 Distribution 19:36 Desktop environment 22:47 Application, Package, and Repository 26:00 Richard Stallman 27:05 Linux Torvalds 27:46 Where to get started 31:38 <a href="http://Distrowatch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Distrowatch.com</a> 34:50 Future Back to Basics episodes 36:20 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 37:18 End

Going Linux #364 · Back to Basics - Definition of Terms 

We look at switching from Windows to Linux in this first of two parts.   Episode 353 Time Stamps         00:00 Going Linux #353 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 1          00:15 Introduction          02:21 Extensive show notes links          08:11 Why would I want to ditch Windows if it's working for me?          28:19 Things to look at before you ditch Windows.          34:16 What do you do after you've selected a distribution of Linux to install?          41:48 How can I try it out before I install Linux?          47:24 Before you install, back up everything!          59:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe         60:36 End 

We look at switching from Windows to Linux in this first of two parts. Episode 353 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #353 · Moving from Windows to Linux - Part 1 00:15 Introduction 02:21 Extensive show notes links 08:11 Why would I want to ditch Windows if it's working for me? 28:19 Things to look at before you ditch Windows. 34:16 What do you do after you've selected a distribution of Linux to install? 41:48 How can I try it out before I install Linux? 47:24 Before you install, back up everything! 59:42 <a href="http://goinglinux.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goinglinux.com</a>, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 60:36 End

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