Going Linux

Going Linux #083 - Listener FeedbackLooking forward to Karmic karma. Other topics include: removing junk, Nautilus-actions plug-in, Linux Experiment, Virtual Box, installing Windows 7, and KMyMoney. Episode 83 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #083 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:13 Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala 02:24 Install Ubuntu software at the appnr.com website 06:11 Reese: Removing RAR and TAR junk 08:43 Martin: Fun with Nautilus - context menus 13:42 Tyler: The Linux Experiment website and podcast 16:04 James: Ubuntu 9.10 review 20:10 Seth: Use Virtual Box (non-open source) to get USB support 22:54 Bill: Is he upset with us? 27:23 John: If PC came with Windows, can I install XP or 7 on a virtual machine? 38:21 Ray: All of KDE installed along with KMyMoney! 42:44 Software pick: Use "mount" to open an ISO image without burning to disk 46:16 Software pick: xsane scanning, printing, fax application 47:41 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote 49:34 Linux-compatible software promo 51:00 End

Going Linux #082 - Computer America #19Have you heard? There's a new version of our favorite OS being released this month! Episode 82 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #082 - Computer America #19 00:16 Introduction 01:51 Hello and welcome! 03:27 Battlestar Gallactica 06:08 Have you heard about the new OS (not Windows 7) 07:47 Does the Linux kernel get upgraded with a distribution upgrade? 10:05 Definition: Linux distribution 13:44 Intentional or conicidence? New releases Windows and Linux in same month 14:34 Microsoft considers Linux a serious competitor, contributes to Linux code base 16:49 Isn't software from a single source better? How do I know Linux software will work? 20:52 Lester: Switched to Linux. Should I upgrade right away? 27:18 Will things disappear after the upgrade? What about my preferences? 36:57 Scott: 32-bit or 64-bit Linux. Which is better? 45:41 John: Fresh install or upgrade. Which should I do? 50:23 Tim: Logitech keyboard and mouse work great! What will I do with PC Tools? 52:56 Mark: Epson Workforce 600 Printer. Drivers? 60:54 Media/podcatching software to sync with my media player 65:05 James: Reviews Ubuntu Linux version 9.10, Karmic Koala 66:39 Open Source development let's you follow the fixing of bugs -- and contribute! 68:04 Mark: Comments on the cost of  converting to Linux. It has saved him time and money! 70:54 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux 75:58 End

Going Linux #081 - Changing Linux Default ApplicationsStep-by-step instructions for changing default applications in Linux. Changing your browser, e-mail client, terminal, screen reader, media player, word processor, spreadsheet application, and more. Promos for OggCamp, Yugma, and Linux. Episode 81 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #081 - Changing Linux Default Applications 00:16 Introduction 01:16 Thanks to listener "alistair.graham" for the topic idea 02:16 Changing default applications is accomplished in several locations 03:04 Install the alternate applications before making the changes to the defaults. 03:24 Changing the default browser and e-mail client in Linux 05:01 Changing the default media player in Linux 05:28 Changing the default terminal (command line) application in Linux 05:52 Changing the default screen reader and other accessibility applications in Linux 06:05 Using Nautilus to change default applications that open file types 06:32 Change applications that open files temporarily 07:11 Changing the default application that opens a file 07:54 Three ways to open a file using file associations at the Linux command line 09:00 Changing the default application for e-mailing OpenOffice documents as attachments 11:05 Promo: OggCamp 13:10 Promo: Yugma 15:25 Promo: Linux 17:27 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux 19:10 End

Going Linux #080 - Listener FeedbackAudio feedback, a Linux podcast promo, and an advertisement for Linux are all included in this episode along with the regular lister feedback and questions. Our version of the Linux Advert is available from our website (Creative Commons License) using Ken Starks' words, and music (Ashrilyn's "Jungle") from http://www.archive.org/details/Ashrilyn. Episode 80 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #080 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:15 Karmic talk 04:16 Talk Geek To Me 05:14 Linux User Podcast 07:16 James: Suggests IEs4Linux to browse Microsoft-only compatible sites 12:47 Linux Advert 14:06 Rick: Tired of Microsoft stealing the wheels off of his pc 14:39 Eric: Problems with wireless under Fedora 20:18 Peter: How to add folders as bookmarks in Nautilus 22:19 Alex: Shares a script to install "restricted" software when you upgrade to Ubuntu 9.10 25:28 Rich: Solution for defragging Windows machines -- install a better OS 26:19 Akshay: Ham radio on a Linux pc 27:34 Marc: Marc gets lucky, gets Ubuntu One, and gets spell checking suggestions 35:31 Kross: Starts a big project, converting a school to Linux 40:15 Brian: Also starts a big project, converting a bridal shop business to Linux 42:49 Jeff: provides suggestions for setting up a streaming media server 46:19 Shane: First Linux podcast he likes 47:47 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux 49:36 End

Going Linux #079 - Computer America #18Is Linux really more secure than Windows? We help a caller with a printer issue. Larry and Carey square off without getting into an argument. Larry shows his drumming talent. Episode 79 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #079 - Computer America #18 00:16 Introduction 01:46 Movies - Not! 03:03 Fourth Tuesday this month 04:30 Is Linux really more secure than Windows? 06:40 Caller John: Looking for driver for a Lexmark X75 all-in-one printer 12:57 Determine your printer's Linux compatibility 16:57 Larry plays the drums 18:48 Who is responsible for developing printer drivers for Linux? 19:50 Multi-function printer drivers are complex under Windows, Mac and Linux 22:45 Larry calls for hardware manufacturers to publicize, rather than hide, their Linux compatibility 26:44 Which printer manufacturers are most Linux-friendly 29:53 Larry gets a little fancy with the drums 31:41 A company with the initials HP is most Linux compatible 34:46 Daniel: Doesn't agree that Linux will get attacked when it gets more popular 38:43 Windows leaves fighting viruses to antimalware 41:11 Is computer security just a matter for computer users to implement? 44:44 Using Linux does not prevent all users from getting infected 47:40 More fancy drumming 48:47 60,000 new Windows threats per day 51:08 Attachments in e-mail: Linux users have to explicitly give files permission to run 53:24 Windows users must use antivus and anti spyware, and practice "safe computing" 55:33 Linux is designed to prevent infection, and to minimize damage if it happens. 58:15 Drumming one-handed 59:24 Does the better security in Linux make it more difficult to use? 61:01 The security vs. ease-of-use trade-off with ANY operating system 62:54 Linux repositores all but eliminate the need to download software from third party sites 66:35 John: Why does Ubuntu Linux warn me about viruses in JPEG files if it is more secure? 68:18 Now the drumming technique is just getting ridiculous 69:40 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux 73:23 End

Going Linux #078 - Linux File System-AdvancedWe discuss some of the more advanced things you can do with the Linux file system. The file manager provided with your distribution has many features for manipulating files and folders. We discuss some of them. We also talk about tools that can be used to examine the file system... and to alter it. Episode 78 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #078 - Linux File Systems-Advanced 00:15 Introduction 01:16 Skype revisited, for Pete's sake! 03:20 The file manager 04:46 The Nautilus file manager - local, remote and plug-ins 07:20 Dragging and dropping - controling the copy, move and link actions 08:36 Changing permissions graphically 09:06 Which files are taking up the most space on my hard drive? Two tools 11:00 Modify the file system using GParted 12:48 Manage disk partitions - partitioning utilities 14:30 How we use GParted with flash drives to ensure compatibility with Windows and Linux 19:18 Command line utilities 20:30 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote 22:20 End

Going Linux #077 - Listener FeedbackIn this episode: Skype rant! Adopting Linux rant! Oh, and we answer listener questions as well. Episode 77 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #077 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:16 Tom rants: Skype beta breaks audio and video on Ubuntu 9.04 05:14 Gil: Windows is less expensive to run than Linux 09:35 Larry rants: Windows is less expensive only if you already use it, don't buy software, and upgrade by buying a new PC. 13:24 Screenlets is an alternative for Conky 15:26 Maintenance is less with Linux 16:43 Reese: Hannah Montana Linux and Linux file systems feedback 17:17 Victor: Windows free since 2005... Carey can install Linux! 18:43 Richard: Gets the word out about malicious commands 19:52 Norman: Likes Sabayon, likes Mint better for new users 22:09 Replacing the Linux Mint slab menu with the traditional Gnome menu 24:54 Jason: MS terminal services for the listener wanting to connect to MS servers 28:33 Judy: Creative Soundblaster not working under Ubuntu 9.04! 31:52 Scott: WattOS - small and "power" full... add icons to desktop... iTunes? 37:00 Qlix alternative for Zune 37:35 Mike: Wants to setup a music library website 39:22 Adam: Using a Linux-formatted drive for Windows iTunes media storage 44:49 Jacob: Correction - IDE and SATA drives all show as /dev/sdx these days 46:21 Who we missed this time 47:10 Software pick: compiz-switch, compiz-check 50:27 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote 51:49 Extra stuff 52:51 End

Going Linux #076 - Linux File Systems-IntroductionInspired by a request from listener, Reese, and armed with an outline modeled after Chess Griffin's Linux Reality #11, we provide an explanation of the Linux file system. Our discussion begins with a comparison of the Windows and Linux file structure, then we dig into the directories (folders) that are common on most Linux systems. Episode 76 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #076 - Linux File Systems-Introduction 00:15 Introduction 01:17 Update on Larry's evaluation of Linux for use in the corporate world. 01:58 Evaluation of Linux used to get a better deal from Microsoft. 02:48 Tom reviews Hannah Montana Linux, finds it "evil" 06:47 Thanks to Reese and Chess 07:21 Differences and Similarities XP and Ubuntu 07:49 Windows paths use "\" while Linux uses "/" 08:26 Linux drives are labeled sda, sdb, fda, fdb, cda, cdb, etc.  09:24 Windows uses letters A: B: C: D:  10:34 Windows has "magical" "Desktop" and "My Documents" folders for each user that are not where they appear to be. 11:40 Linux file system has a top-level root directory ("/") and every directory is under it. 12:26 The backup of saved data and application settings and preferences is easy under Linux 13:55 The 12 common basic Linux directories 15:00 /bin - binaries 16:00 /lib - libraries 16:44 /dev - devices 17:14 /etc - etcetera 17:40 /home - home 18:02 /mnt - mount 19:48 /proc - processes 20:52 /root - root directory for the root user 21:47 /sbin - secure binaries 22:06 /tmp - temporary  22:39 /usr - unix system resources 23:09 /var - variable 23:21 /boot, /media, and /opt 24:30 The Free Standards Group: standard file hierarchy for Linux 25:13 Additional resources 25:53 Binary Signal's screencast of Linux Reality #11 26:24 File system fragmentation and a grocery list... 27:50 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote 29:54 End

Going Linux #075 - Computer America #17Linux success stories. Going Linux Podcast publishes screencasts on burning a Linux LiveCD, and installing Linux from a LiveCD! Episode 75 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #075 - Computer America #17 00:17 Introduction 01:51 Movie talk 03:03 Welcome Larry! 05:08 Linux success stories 08:22 Kross: What to do when your OS just works? 10:53 Screencasting software on the Internet 14:50 Larry introduces Carey and Craig to the two screencasts he made for Carey 15:50 Video tutorial: Burning a Linux CD 21:39 Posting screencasts: Carey suggests Facebook 25:45 We run out of time in hour 1 27:04 Video tutorial: Installing Linux from the LiveCD 33:01 Addison: How would I get Google Earth running in Ubuntu? 34:41 Definitions: "package manager" and "repository" 36:52 Laura: How do I install Linux alongside Vista on my new computer? 40:33 Ray: If I can install Mint, so can Carey! 43:08 Installing Linux using Wubi 45:47 Jonathan: Blind Linux user builds accessible Linux computers, includes our episodes 48:13 Trihexiphenidyl: Microsoft shut off XP. I'm switching to Linux! 52:22 Linux: no viruses, you can copy it as much as you want, and you can give it away 53:49 Browser and OS security 58:07 ZenDead: Has installed Ubuntu on Desktop and Netbook, interested in Ubuntu Studio 62:43 End

Going Linux #074 - Listener FeedbackNo Windows bashing here! From screencasting tips to Windows add-ons that make the MS OS work more like Linux, our listeners come through with suggestions and tips. Wondering how to actually install Linux using a LiveCD? Check out our latest screencast! Episode 74 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #074 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:16 Discombobulation 02:09 Bill: audio file conversions - oggconvert utility 04:44 John: Likes pokes and jabs at Microsoft, but not the hate; runs 5 distros 12:06 Tom holds back... 12:49 Larry reviews the SATA drive issue; is John in "dependency hell" with SuSE? 15:33 The need to use the terminal 17:16 Vic: List of TuxRadar review on screencasting apps 18:37 Jason: Linux has been almost life-changing 20:29 Göran: Troubleshooting hard drive issue on an NTFS hard drive with Linux 26:50 Larry suggest a "better way" 27:56 Andy: 20 desktops and 360 desktop for Windows 29:30 Ray: Really likes Linux Mint 31:29 Jenny: IT major just discovered open source software! 32:50 Tim: The new intro is better, additional suggestions 34:32 Tim: How can I connect to a site that requires IE from Linux without paying a license? 38:35 Mitchel: Blogs about his move to Linux 41:02 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe, vote 43:42 Extra stuff 44:36 End

Going Linux #073 - Listener FeedbackWe express our opinion on netbooks, Google Chrome and the "commoditization" of operating systems. We revamp the intro, help with desktop freezes and slow browsers, and relay listener tips. Andrew writes a song mixed with clips of Larry's voice from the podcast. Episode 73 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #073 - Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:14 Tom prepares to go wireless 01:45 Kyle: Asks for our opinion on the netbook market 04:50 Google's Chrome Operating System is based on Linux 06:35 Tom rants about netbook operating systems 08:07 Larry thinks computer operating systems are becoming a commodity 10:37 James: Your intro is too long and slow! (We changed it for him.) 12:46 Stan: Don't you have to backup the hidden Linux folders, too? 16:56 Zeb: Life cycle is another difference between free and commercial versions of Linux. 17:34 Martin: Suggests additional desktop sharing apps that work with Linux 21:24 Developers, we want apps named T0m and Larieeee. ;-) 22:21 Martin: Intel video driver on Dell Latitude 5500 gives desktop freezes. 26:14 Mark from Lanzarote: Tip - drag a file from Nautilus to a terminal to get the path right 30:00 Tom suggests: Drag from Firefox to a folder to download a file. 31:47 Mark: What is that mini-window thing in KDE called? Is it in Gnome? It's a task switcher. 32:36 Use Alt+Tab to switch tasks. Use simple-ccsm to assign the Shift Switcher (Cover) setting. 35:43 Emily: Firefox is slow. Even slower since upgrading to 3.5. 36:44 It's your Stumble Upon add-on that is causing your browser to be sluggish! 40:00 Reminiscence of the old days of 300 baud modems and all night downloads. 40:43 Brian: I have failed to be able to install Kubuntu. Bad technology is at fault. 43:26 Andrew mixes our podcast into a song about Linux - "I Love Penguins" 45:43 Tom is loaded for bear! 46:20 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 47:45 I Love Penguins 53:14 End

Going Linux #072 - Computer America #16Lost bus lane fines due to Conficker Worm infestation at city hall: $70,000... Consulting fees paid to Microsoft to fix the problem: $975,000... Listening to arguments about the high cost of ownership of Linux: Priceless! Larry is on Computer America early this month. Episode 72 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #072 - Computer America #16 00:15 Introduction 01:50 The "How was your weekend" segment 03:04 Why the schedule change? 08:00 866-606-TALK live@computeramerica.com 09:24 Linux is a free operating system. You can also pay for support, or purchase CDs. 10:50 Microsoft pushes the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) argument against Linux, but you have similar costs with ANY operating system 13:50 When you pay for Linux you get someone to call for support and perhaps some additional utilities 15:30 Definition: "Linux distribution" 17:32 Use a LiveCD to try a distribution before you install it on you computer 18:40 Where to find a Linux distribution to try for home or business 22:13 Purchasing Linux support for the Corporate environment 24:00 Does it make sense for a business to pay for Linux? 26:30 Does it make sense to pay for Linux at home? 28:40 Wade: Are there terminal services for Linux? Can I run proprietary software under Linux? 32:50 Listeners request new segments on Computer America 36:04 James: The advice you gave a caller in the last show, about reinstalling, was wrong! 40:28 John: I am that guy who called! No harm done. 42:32 Restoring Windows boot loader after uninstalling Linux 43:30 What to do before attempting to install software that requires you to compile it from sourcecode. 46:20 Computer America contest winners 48:00 Chat room participant downloaded a Linux ISO, burned the LiveCD and was running Fedora in 45 minutes. 49:00 Troy: Wireless on an inherited T41 doesn't work! 53:20 John: Tablet PC works perfectly with SuSE. Has display resolution trouble after deciding to try Ubuntu. 60:10 Sometimes people make their own trouble... especially the geeks who like to experiment! 63:18 For the "normal" user who doesn't want to experiment, Linux just works. 65:40 ComputerWorldUK article highlights the *real* TCO advantage of Linux... no lost productivity or expense involved in fighting malware! 67:30 Check out our screencast on how to burn a Linux CD 70:49 End

Going Linux #071 - Linux Desktops-AdvancedHow to eliminate the most annoying sound in the world. Bandwidth caps. Stick with 32-bit -- for now. Compiz Configuration Managers. Multiple desktops, not just for Linux anymore. Using multiple monitors under Linux. Mirror screens vs. extended desktop. Episode 71 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #071 - Linux Desktops-Advanced 00:15 Introduction 01:41 Schedule change with Computer America for July 02:43 Larry switches back to 32-bit Ubuntu 9.04. That fixed the printer and Synergy issues 03:45 Larry discovers the most annoying sound in the world... and a fix for it. 06:32 Tom rants about bandwidth caps and metering. 09:44 The Mint Cast did a better job than we could in describing Compiz and customizing Gnome. (Episode 16) 10:43 How to get the control panel for Compiz (hint: package manager) 12:24 Conflicting effects with Compiz 13:21 Not all graphics cards and drivers can handle the 3-D effects of Compiz 14:47 Using and switching between multiple desktops 16:42 Using multiple monitors (dual head) - mirrored vs extended 19:20 Additional resource  20:56 Tom's software pick Dropbox  22:34 Larry shares an alternative to Dropbox from Canonical 23:50 Larry's pick Yugma a better (and less expensive) alternative to GoToMeeting that works with Linux! 28:56 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 30:55 End

Going Linux #070 - Computer America #15"The good, the bad and the ugly" (No, not the movie.) This time we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of Linux, as described in our listener e-mail. 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

Going Linux #069 - Listener FeedbackLarry and Tom have both switched to the latest Ubunutu. Tom gets a new laptop. Audio feedback from Bill S. who donated the laptop to Tom. Thanks Bill! Ray reviews his experiences installing the Windows 7 and Linux Mint 7 release candidates on the same computer. For most working features, out-of-the-box, guess which one wins! 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