May 04, 2013 Does anyone know how to switch the sounds off at startup? Settings >Sound. Rooted users can simply delete system/media/audio/ui/poweron.ogg with.

• Introduction • • • Setup • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Operation • • • • • • • Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Theory • • • • • General • • • • • • • • • • • • • • What is baudline? Baudline is a powerful signal analyzer designed for scientific visualization. See the page for a detailed description and a list of features. What is SigBlips? SigBlips is the maker of baudline.

We are a contract engineering design and development firm that specializes in real-time embedded and digital signal processing systems. See the page for more information. How do I install the baudline input decoder helpers? By default, Mandrake 7.1 and Red Hat 6.2 install most of the helpers necessary for decoding audio files. Special installation is required for, flac, and Ogg Vorbis files.

Helper Minimum version file type gunzip -V 1.2.4 gz, Z, zip bunzip2 -V 0.9.0b bz2 1.0 lossless -h 12.17.1 ADPCM -v 1.0 GSM -v 0.9.16 rmd 0.59r MP3 0.2.10 MP3 -V 1.0rc2 Ogg Vorbis The decoder helper binaries need to be located someplace in your standard search $PATH. For GSM 6.10 decoding you will need to install the GSM and sox source code (see above links) and follow the directions in the sox INSTALL file about the optional GSM libraries. Make sure you uncomment the WAV49 declaration in the GSM Makefile. Update: sox version 12.17.3 now includes the GSM library so no extra compilation work is necessary, but the toast package is still required to decode files with the.gsm suffix. How do I set up baudline as an audio file helper in Netscape? Go into Netscape's Preferences->Navigator->Applications window and edit the following MIME Helpers.

Or use your favorite text editor to manually enter the following information into your and your files. Description MIME Type Suffixes WAV Audio audio/x-wav wav audio/wav audio/x-pn-wav audio/x-pn-windows-acm ULAW Audio audio/basic au, snd audio/x-basic audio/x-pn-au AIFF Audio audio/x-aiff aif, aiff, aifc audio/aiff audio/x-pn-aiff MPEG Audio audio/x-mpeg mp3, mp2, mpa, abs, mpega audio/mpeg GSM Audio audio/x-gsm gsm, gsd audio/gsm Ogg Vorbis application/x-ogg ogg Under the 'Handled By' section choose the Application option and enter '/home/path/baudline -session file -mem 4 -play%s' in the application box. The Netscape Preferences window should look sort of like.

Now you can click on an audio file and baudline will open up and display it. Here is a description of what the dash options mean. The '-session file' option instructs baudline to perform session management under the filename of 'file', the name is arbitrary, '-session netscape' would of been a good choice. Session management means that window placement, position, and other program settings are remembered when baudline startups and exits. The '-mem 4' option tells baudline to use 4 megabytes of buffer space which is the minimum amount, this is useful if you happen to open many audio files at once. Without the '-mem 4' option each baudline instance will default to using 25% of your RAM for its buffer space and having more than 2 or 3 baudlines running will cause swapping.

Note that the -mem option overrides the memory size value that is stored in the -session. The -play option forces the signal to be played out of /dev/audio after it has been loaded.

See the page for more information. How do I get a scroll wheel mouse to work with baudline? By default, baudline automatically supports the scroll wheel for sliding vertical scroll bars.

Holding down the hotkey transforms a move action in a zoom action. Used with the key modifier the vertical direction changes to the horizontal direction. If you haven't already done so, your X11 server will need to be configured to work with the scroll wheel by adding ZAxisMapping information. If you are using a 3.3.x version of the X server then modify your /etc/X11/XF86Config file to contain this information: Section 'Pointer' Protocol 'IMPS/2' Device '/dev/mouse' Buttons 5 ZAxisMapping 4 5 If you are using a 4.x version of the X server then modify your /etc/X11/XF86Config file to contain this information: Section 'InputDevice' Identifier 'Mouse1' Driver 'mouse' Option 'Protocol' 'IMPS/2' Option 'Device' '/dev/psaux' Option 'Emulate3Buttons' 'off' Option 'ZAxisMapping' '4 5' EndSection The IMPS/2 is very important as the Generic PS/2 protocol doesn't know about scroll wheels.

The IM stands for Microsoft InteliMouse but this protocol also works with the Logitech First Mouse that has a scroll wheel. The MouseManPlusPS/2 protocol might also work but you are on your own if you try it. You will need to restart your X11 Server for the changes to the /etc/X11/XF86Config file to take effect. Now start up baudline and it. The scroll wheel should now move the main scroll bar. If it doesn't try using the xev utility to test if you are getting button 4 & 5 events.

Also doing a 'ps aux grep imwheel' is a good thing to check. Don't use the imwheel program because it creates havoc with programs that have native support for the scroll wheel. How do I improve the DJ phono needle scratching performance? If the phono needle scratching response seems a little slow and laggy then try reducing the number of output audio fragments to a smaller number like 4, the default value is 16 fragments. You do this by running 'baudline -outfrags 4' from the command line. Having a smaller number of output fragments will reduce the scratching latency but it can also cause audio drop outs at high CPU load levels.

The -outfrags option can go as low as 2, but 4 is a better choice for a balanced play back and low latency scratching system. I use Gnome and KDE and I don't like using the Alt key modifier. How do I make baudline use the Control key modifier instead? Start up baudline from the command line with 'baudline -modifier ctrl' for a Control key shortcut modifier. Or try 'baudline -modifier meta' if you would like the Meta key to be your modifier.

How do I enable backing store on my XFree86 or Xorg X11 Server? Mac OS X and XFree86 3.3.x have backing store enabled while XFree86 4.x.x does not. The X.org server in most modern Linux distributions have backing store disabled by default. You can determine if backing store is currently enabled on your X-Server by running 'baudline -sysinfo'.

If the value of backing store is NotUseful, then for maximum baudline performance you should add the following backing store line to your /etc/X11/XF86Config or /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and then restart your X11 Server. Here is an example snippet: Section 'Device' Identifier 'ATI Rage LT PRO' VendorName 'Unknown' BoardName 'Unknown' Driver 'ati' Option 'DPMS' Option 'backingstore' EndSection For more information on backing store read about baudline's command line option. My mouse cursor flickers when baudline is recording and it's driving me crazy! How do I make it stop? The flickering of the mouse cursor (arrow) is caused by the new Xorg software cursor. While the new software cursor is very pretty with its anti-aliasing and alpha blended drop shadow it is drawn and managed by software in the video driver.

When placed in front of moving video the cursor will flicker. Unfortunately this flaw is inherent in this type of design, it is not the sort of thing that can be fixed. The better method of drawing a mouse cursor is the way it has been done for decades, in hardware on the video card. If you want to get rid of the flicker then you are going to have to go into the Control Panel and disable the software mouse cursor. Another problem of the software cursor is that it consumes CPU cycles. Since the cursor is small the number of cycles isn't that great but it does add up. In fact disabling the software cursor will result in the gain of about 3 or 4 baudline FPS (frames per second) on a typical low end machine.

How do I setup KDE2 color themes to work with baudline? Start up the KDE Control Center application, go into the LookNFeel->Style folder, and click on the 'Apply fonts and colors to non-KDE apps' option in the Other settings for drawing section. [Update December 2004] The KDE3 default is to do this automatically.

How do I setup baudline to be a helper app in KDE2's Konqueror? • Start up the Konqueror application. • From the Settings pulldown menu choose the Configure File_Associations.

• Click on the audio types. • Then just like with, you will want to edit the following MIME types: basic, wav, x-basic, x-wav.

• For each MIME type remove the current default in the Application Preference Order box. • Then click the Add button. The first time you setup this procedure you will need to type /home/user_name/bin_path/baudline -session file -mem 4 -play in the upper text entry box. This will add baudline as a Known Application and then on subsequent entries for the remaining MIME types you can just click on the baudline item. If you don't want the file to automatically play then remove the -play option. See the for more information.

How do I get Alt+O (open file) to work in KDE 3.2? • Open KHotKeys in KDE's control center System section. • Disable both the KHotKeys daemon and the mouse gestures. In KDE 3.2 I can't see my new windows. How do I stop windows from opening behind the main display? • Open Window Behavior in KDE's control center LookNFeel section. • Click on the Advanced tab.

• Set 'focus stealing prevention' to None. The right Alt key doesn't work in KDE 3.2, how do I fix this? For some strange reason keycode 113 (keysym 0xffea, Alt_R) is being translated to the ISO_Level3_Shift key. You can test and verify this by running the xev program. This can be fixed by doing the following: • Open Keyboard Layout in KDE's control center Accessibility section. • Click on the Xkb Options tab.

• Disable xkb options. What is the best color temperature setting for baudline? Color temperature is a monitor setting and values are in Kelvin. 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, and 9300K are popular choices. For the most natural colors and best full range contrasts we recommend the 5000K setting.

How do I configure baudline to run in a protected kiosk mode? To lock baudline down in a protected kiosk mode change the session parameter file to be read only. Simply quit and restart baudline to return to your preconfigured session parameters. After setting the operational parameters and window layout try: chmod ugo-w ~/.baudline/baudline_rc or chmod ugo-w ~/.baudline/session/name if a configuration file is used. How do I get baudline to analyze the audio output going to my computer speakers? What you need is a loopback.

There are several different ways to accomplish this: • Use a loopback Y-cable to connect your audio card's output to its input. This analog solution will also be measuring your audio card's and other distortions.

Some devices such as the Edirol UA-25 let you do this loopback digitally with the push of a button. • Go into baudline's window and select the channel called 'volume'. Selecting this channel instructs the /dev/mixer of the audio card to do an internal loopback. Unfortunately this option has the same analog issues mentioned above and not all audio cards have the 'volume' mixer channel. • Use JACK and route the audio output source to baudline's input sink. • Use SoundFlower on Mac OS X.

• If you are using baudline's then there is a digital tone loopback button in the Input Devices window. This option is great for measurements such as performing dual-channel like the impulse response and transfer function.

How do I save sample data to a file? • Put baudline into pause.

• Select All (Alt+A) or a selection of samples with the mouse. • Save Selection As (Alt+S) How do I record live sample data to disk? Start up baudline with the following command and then begin record: baudline -stdout >file.raw The resulting file.raw will be 16-bit native endian samples that are strided with the preconfigured number of channels.

This file can be opened with baudline's window or can be feed into the standard input pipeline with a command like: cat file.raw baudline -stdin -channels 2 See for more information. How do I clear the sample rate calibration setting? The sample rate PPM calibration setting in the window can be reset by manually changing the sample rate.

Starting baudline with the following command line option also resets the calibration value to zero: baudline 0 How do I change color palettes? Baudline automatically selects an optimal color palette depending on the number of channels and the number of panes. A non-default color palette can be selected with the window. The three color palettes at the bottom of the option menu are custom user palettes and can be configured with a fine degree of adjustment with the window. How do I adjust the spectrogram intensity? Use the window and adjust the upper and lower dB slider controls.

How do I make /dev/audio2 the default for audio playback? Go to the of the Play Deck window and change the Output Device option from automatic to /dev/audio2. I startup baudline and it says 'all input devices disabled' and the input devices window doesn't have any /dev/audio's, it is empty.

What do I do? Here are two possible explanations for this: • You don't have a properly configured audio card. • Or you don't have read and write privileges for /dev/audio or /dev/mixer. This happens in Mandrake 7.1 if user A is logged into the X console and user B remotely tries to access the audio device.

For security reasons Mandrake 7.1 changes the user of the /dev/audio devices to the user that is logged at the X console and removes group and other read/write permissions. Check if this is the case by doing a ls -l /dev/audio* command. You can then run baudline as root or su'd as that user or as root do a chmod go+rw /dev/audio* command. If your audio card is half duplex you will see it in the input devices window. Now if another program such as the enlightenment sound daemon (esd), baudline, or an MP3 player is currently using or holding the /dev/audio open then you will see the 'all input devices disabled' message. The solution is to stop the other program from running or make it close the audio device. I get a '/dev/audio requested fragsize ignored' error message when I try to record.

What can I do? This error message indicates a buggy audio driver.

It usually only occurs when attempting to record and it can happen in both the OSS drivers and the ALSA OSS emulation drivers. Audio playback typically works fine. The audio driver is broken and it needs to be fixed. Unfortunately this is difficult and time consuming work. Luckily there are a number of things you can try to get baudline recording: • Try recording with all the different sample rates. Many times a couple rates will refuse to work while others will work fine.

• Next try starting baudline with different fragment sizes: • baudline -fragsize 6 • baudline -fragsize 7 • baudline -fragsize 8 • baudline -fragsize 9 • baudline -fragsize 10 • Then try varying the number of input fragments, for example: • baudline -infrags 8 • baudline -infrags 4 • baudline -infrags 2 • This can also work for a playback problem, just substitute -outfrags for -infrags. • If still no luck then try combinations of -fragsize and -infrags. There might be a happy driver equilibrium point that works. • baudline -fragsize 7 -infrags 4 • baudline -fragsize 8 -infrags 4 • baudline -fragsize 7 -infrags 8 • baudline -fragsize 8 -infrags 8 •. • Next you might want to try the above combinations with different sample rates: • baudline -fragsize 7 -infrags 4 -samplerate 11025 • baudline -fragsize 7 -infrags 4 -samplerate 44100 • baudline -fragsize 7 -infrags 4 -samplerate 48000 • baudline -fragsize 7 -infrags 8 -samplerate 11025 •. • As a last resort before doing anything major you can always pipe /dev/audio into baudline with the -stdin command line option.

The scrolling performance will be poor because of the large 2048 or 4096 pipe buffer size but it should work. Cat /dev/audio baudline -stdin -format ulaw • This type of fragsize ignored bug usually tends to get fixed as a driver matures. So trying a newer Linux kernel might be worthwhile. • If you are using ALSA then consider switching back to the old OSS kernel drivers. ALSA is still new and it suffers from a number of reliability problems, in time this will change. [December 2004] • Soundcards are cheap and most soundcards work fine with baudline.

So it might be a good idea just to break down and buy an inexpensive PCI soundcard or a USB audio device. If you have gone through all of the above command line combinations and still nothing works then send us an email with the text output of 'baudline -sysinfo'.

We might be able to suggest a couple of things to try that are particular and unique to your audio hardware. I have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! Card and it doesn't work with baudline. In short, baudline will work acceptably with the SB Live! Card if you use the OSS/Free drivers in the Linux 2.4.18 kernel and if you start baudline with the -brokentrigger command line option. Read on for a brief Linux history lesson.

The Linux drivers for the SoundBlaster Live! Card have had a very troubled life. Back in October 2000 the emu10k1-######.tar.gz driver from the worked flawlessly.

Technically the problem was solved, it was a success, but somewhere somehow there was an utter communications failure. • Prestigious hardware manufacturers shipped bad drivers with computers containing the SB Live! • The 0.5.2 and 0.9beta4 ALSA code was based on the faulty code and their SB Live! Drivers are horribly broken. • It took two years to get decent SB Live! OSS/Free drivers into the kernel (2.4.18).

The code was open source. What went wrong?

I don't know, but I have a stack of email from many baudline users that describe the pain and frustration. On to happier thoughts. Thankfully the SB Live!'

S troubled past is almost over. The OSS/Free SB Live!

Drivers in the 2.4.18 Linux kernel work correctly, well almost. As far as baudline is concerned all of the SB Live! Features work except for the trigger start mechanism (SNDCTL_DSP_SETTRIGGER). When queried the DSP_CAP_TRIGGER reports that the trigger is supported, unfortunately the trigger is broken and when baudline attempts to record the SB Live!

Driver stalls. Baudline detects this failure and kick starts the driver, then operation is normal until the next pause and record. So the command line option was added to baudline specifically for the SB Live! The -brokentrigger command line option prevents the stall-and-recovery sequence on the Record operation. [Update December 2004] Just when you thought it was over.

Card works with the 2.6.9 kernel and ALSA OSS emulation. Unfortunately there are only 2 record audio fragments so drops are a common occurrence under normal load. The playback side fragments are normal and don't have this problem.

Strangely it is always the playback side that gets the more thorough developer testing. ): I get a '! /dev/audio Cannot allocate memory' popup error message and I can't get baudline or other programs like XMMS to work anymore.

What is going on? If you are running the 2.0.x series kernels and after a period of time you continually get the error message shown on the right then you could be encountering a known kernel buffer allocation bug. The problem is the open() call to the audio device is failing even though there is plenty of available memory. Attempting to Record or Play opens the audio device. Once successfully opened the kernel memory buffer usage is static so the audio device will stay open until it is closed by putting it into the Pause mode.

When it happens, this is a very frustrating problem. The only real solution is upgrading to a newer kernel.

Retrying the Record or Play request might be a temporary solution, also quitting or closing some unused programs and then retrying might help. Removing and re-loading the sound driver with 'rmmod' and 'ismod' or 'modprobe' will give some temporary relief. Note this bug was fixed in the 2.2.x series kernels and 2.2.16 is known to not have this bug.

I have a motherboard with the Via AC97 82cxxx sound chip and the kernel crashes when I run baudline. The problem is a bug in the via82cxxx_audio kernel driver which is sometimes identified as ICE1232. This crash is known to occur with a number of motherboards that have the on-board Via VT82C686 sound chip when using either the 2.4.18 or the 2.4.19 Linux kernels. The solution is to use the command line option every time you start baudline.

The -brokentrigger option will prevent the SNDCTL_DSP_SETTRIGGER from being used which is the source of the kernel crash. Aliasing it in your.cshrc file would be a good idea. I am using KDE3 with aRts running and I occasionally get a '/dev/audio Resource temporarily unavailable' error message. What can I do?

What is happening is that the aRts sound server is holding the /dev/audio device open and not closing it. To solve this problem run the KDE3 Control Server and choose the Sound Server from the Sound tree branch. Next, there are two possible solutions.

The best and most robust solution is to disable the line 'Start aRts soundserver on KDE startup.' An alternate solution which is almost as good is to set the 'Autosuspend if idle for' line to zero seconds. This will force aRts to release the /dev/audio immediately when it is no longer in use. I am getting a '/dev/audio Device or resource busy' error message.

What can I do? Some other audio program is hogging the sound card. Try quitting any running sound applications and deamons.

If the problem persists try restarting the ALSA server by running the command 'su -c 'rcalsasound restart'. I don't have a sound card, can I still run baudline? Not having a working sound card will keep you from recording or playing audio. But you still can load audio files, perform browsing and analysis, and use the command line option. You can also use baudline's in loopback mode by sending and the audio output stream to and discarding it. Try: baudline -stdout >/dev/null This bypasses baudline's internal sample clocking and 'free-runs' as fast as the /dev/null sink can consume it. Doing this is will use 100% percent of the CPU and it may make your machine sluggish.

Hitting the key might work better than attempting to access the 3rd mouse button popup menu. This setup could be used as a sort of experimental signal sand box to investigate the basics of DSP. All without a sound card. The following line will automatically configure baudline as a session for this sort of work. It will enable the loopback, open the Tone Generator, plus do a couple other handy things. Then manually select Record and start playing with the Tone Generator's controls. Try: baudline -stdout -session sandbox -devtone -tonegenerator -overlap 50 -pause >/dev/null What sound card do you recommend for use with baudline?

There are many sound cards that work just great with baudline. It is best to avoid the newest and latest sound card / integrated motherboard chip solution since it tends to take a while for Linux drivers to be written and evolve into high quality solutions. If I had to recommend a sound card for use with baudline I would suggest the Ensoniq ES1371 card also known as the Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI16 and SB128 cards. These audio cards are widely available, fairly inexpensive (~$20 US), have good noise measurements, and have very high quality OSS/Free kernel drivers. For a laptop solution I would recommend the Labtec Verse-704 USB Microphone, it is fairly inexpensive and it has good noise measurements (excellent for a PC based microphone), and the OSS/Free USB audio drivers work acceptably. [Update December 2004] The Labtec Verse-704 USB Microphone is now the.

It is still the same product except the green LED is now blue. [Update September 2005] For a detailed distortion and performance analysis of various sound cards check out the application note. Baudline doesn't startup when I restart a session in KDE2. What can I do? The problem is that baudline is not in the KDE2 session manager's search path and KDE2 isn't smart enough to use the embedded XSMP information to find it.

Also it appears that the KDE2 session manager doesn't use your standard.login $PATH environment variable so putting baudline in your ~user/bin directory won't work either. Also the dot isn't in the search path even though your root user directory is the current working directory (cwd). Despite this deficiency there are three possible solutions: • copy the baudline executable to a standard place such as /bin or /usr/X11R6/bin • specify the full path on the command line such as /home/user/bin/baudline • copy the baudline executable to your ~/ root directory and run it as./baudline (note the dot) Does baudline work with the ALSA sound drivers? Yes, baudline works extremely well with ALSA's OSS emulation feature. Most Linux distibutions enable OSS sound driver emulation by default but if you build your own kernel you will need to set the following configuration options to YES: • CONFIG_SND_OSSEMUL=y • CONFIG_SND_MIXER_OSS=y • CONFIG_SND_PCM_OSS=y [Update June 2005] The Linux kernel 2.6.11 OSS emulation still has a mixer gain control problem with USB audio devices.

A quick solution to this problem is to use an ALSA native mixer application. This mixer gain problem first appeared with kernel 2.6.8.

Kernel 2.6.7 with ALSA 1.0.4 is known not to have this problem. [Update January 2006] Baudline reports that full duplex audio cards are half duplex. ALSA is passing erroneous information and this is an OSS emulation bug. Baudline uses the duplex label for information purposes only. The only sure test of audio card full duplex functionality to try it (record with the Tone Generator window open). [Update September 2010] Fedora 13 removed OSS emulation kernel support. Instead of rebuilding your kernel it is possible to run baudline with an ALSA wrapper.

Try running 'aoss baudline' Baudline doesn't start and reports a X_PolyFillRectangle BadMatch error. What is the problem?

Some video card drivers when configured for a 3D desktop like compiz or beryl that run on top of XGL or AIGLX will fail to start baudline and report: X Error of failed request: BadMatch (invalid parameter attributes) Major opcode of failed request: 70 (X_PolyFillRectangle) Serial number of failed request: 219 Current serial number in output stream: 221 This problem is caused by a bug in the X11 video driver and it can be solved by disabling or commenting out the 'Composite' option in the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file. Then restart the X-Server.

Some distributions have the Composite option enabled by default and set it via the command line from some different configuration file. You can look for it with the 'ps auxw grep X' command. So if you don't see Composite in your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file then you might want to try overriding it by adding this section to your xorg.config file: Section 'Extensions' Option 'Composite' 'false' EndSection Certain video cards and drivers will experience this problem with the composite option while. Not sure why. How can I stop my desktop from locking up when I press the 3rd mouse button to popup the main menu?

This X11 bug was introduced in the Xorg 1.7 series used by many popular Linux distributions such as Debian squeeze (testing), Ubuntu 10.04, Fedora 12, and Red Hat RHEL6-beta2. The solution is to avoid the Xorg 1. Ulead Photoimpact 12 Crack Torrent. 7.# version. Xorg 1.6.# and Xorg 1.8.# do not have this problem.

So the only two known options are to use an older distribution which has Xorg 1.6 or update your X-Server to Xorg 1.8+ through your package manager. Side notes: • Popping up the main menu by pressing the 'menu key' which is next to the MS Windows key on some keyboards does not cause this lock up. For keyboards that lack a menu key try the Shift+F10 combination as an alternative. • If you manually build and install a newer xorg-server you will need to also build libdrm >= 2.4.18 and MesaLib-7.7.1 versions.

A baudline user reported that this worked with xorg-server-1.7.7 which helped narrow down the bug. Xorg 1.8 was released shortly after that. • The Ubuntu 10.04.2 LTS update has fixed this X11 lockup problem. How I do fix Fedora 13's missing fonts problem? For some unknown reason Red Hat decided to remove the Helvetica and the legacy fixed-point bitmap fonts. These very basic fonts have been a staple in Linux distributions for more than a decade and now you need to install these 'optional' fonts.

On Fedora 13 run: yum install xorg-x11-fonts-misc yum install xorg-x11-fonts-ISO8859-1-75dpi-7.2-6.fc9.noarch On Fedora 20 run: yum install xorg-x11-fonts-ISO8859-1-75dpi.noarch For more information on the fonts baudline needs read the comment at the end of How do I fix the missing Helvetica font in Ubuntu 12.04? The following error message appears when baudline is run on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: Warning: Cannot convert string '-*-helvetica-medium-r-normal-*-12-*-*-*-*-*-*-*' to type FontStruct Warning: Cannot convert string '-*-helvetica-bold-r-normal-*-12-*-*-*-*-*-*-*' to type FontStruct The missing Helvetica font causes many baudline windows to have layout problems. To install the Helvetica font on Ubuntu 12.04 and remedy this situation try doing: sudo apt-get install xfonts-75dpi and then restart the X-Server.

Note that there exists an xfonts-100dpi package that may be useful for those with a higher DPI monitor. Can you recommend a good DSP text book? The text book by Oppenheim and Schafer was used extensively in the design and creation of the baudline signal analyzer. This excellent book is THE reference DSP text and we recommend it highly.

It is fairly math heavy and it requires an understanding of Calculus. Buy it, learn it, love it, and live the DSP dream! How can a 16 bit linear waveform, which has 6 * 16 = 96 dB of dynamic range, have spectral energy with a signal to noise ratio (SNR) of 136 dB or more? The answer is that dynamic range and are not the same thing.

Let us look at it like this; if you take digital silence (all zeroes) and you toggle the least significant bit (LSB) then this will be the quietest signal that is possible with that bit resolution. This will register in with spectral energy of about -96 dB, anything less will just be digital silence.

So for spectral energy to be below -96 dB, the waveform LSB toggling has to be less than one bit and that's impossible. Detecting a signal beneath the noise floor is common in DSP but how can a signal exist that is below a noise floor of zero? It doesn't get any quieter than digital silence. So what is going on? The Fourier transform done by the FFT takes a large block of time domain data and transforms it into the frequency domain. Looking at such a large block of data at a time gives the FFT the advantage of being able to see long term trends in the sub bit noise and infer a signal from that. Pretty spooky?

Well this is one of the many wonders of DSP. Isn't it pointless to use gzip or bzip2 lossless compression on audio files? It all depends on the audio file. It is true that using bzip2 on music ripped from a CD will result in poor compression rates on the order of about 5%. But since gzip and bzip2 are generic entropy encoders, the less information a file has the more it should compress in a lossless fashion. Here are some examples.

• A quiet signal with much less than the 96 dB dynamic range allowed for in a 16 bit wav file will have a that uses, lets say, half of the 16 bits. This audio file could of been stored as an 8 bit wav file without any loss of information, but it wasn't, so using gzip or bzip2 will compress out most of that redundant information (roughly about a factor of 2). The same argument is true for a stereo file which is actually a mono file (both channels are the same). Even if the redundancy isn't ideal, like the 8 bit and mono cases, an entropy encoder will still do a very good job. • Test signals like sine waves are very redundant and they compress very well with an entropy encoder (roughly 10:1). Simpler test signals like triangle, ramp, and square waves compress even more. Note that 0 dB white noise is truly random and by definition it can't be compressed by an entropy encoder, but -40 dB white noise can.

The proper way to losslessly compress an audio file is to use an algorithm that is specifically designed for waveform data. Baudline currently supports flac lossless decoding, read for more information and links. The big advantage of gzip and bzip2 is that they are universal, everyone has them, everyone knows how to use them, and they are simple to use. Netscape will automatically gunzip a downloaded file and now baudline will automatically gunzip and bunzip2 loaded files, so it makes sense to try an entropy encoder first, the worst that will happen is wasting some CPU cycles. See the application note for a detailed distortion and performance analysis of various lossy and lossless codecs.

Is it better to use a larger FFT or to decimate when trying to resolve the frequency between two closely spaced tones? Increasing the frequency bin resolution by using a larger, by decimating with the, and by using a lower sample rate are all equivalent operations. They can even be combined for even more signal extraction gain. The differences between methods are: • A larger FFT size is not as efficient and requires more CPU power but it has the most flexibility. • Decimating with the down mixer reduces the sample rate but it adds filter skirts (roll-off) to the left and right of the spectrum.

• A lower sample rate reduces the sample rate by doing the resampling with the audio cards ADC. This doesn't utilize a CPU performance hit but it can create a with some sound cards. The current bin resolution can be found in the Drift Integrators. Is there a mailing list that might keep me updated on new baudline releases? To keep up to date on baudline news, events, and happenings you can: • Periodically check the page. • Subscribe to the baudline XML with an RSS reader or the live-bookmark feature of a web browser. • Create a free user account on and 'subscribe to new releases.'

• Follow on Twitter. What operating system distributions do you test and develop with? Our goal is to have baudline work correctly with a wide variety of Linux and BSD distributions. This requires a diverse testing environment.

Here is a list of the different Linux distributions and versions that we develop and test baudline with: Current • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LiveCDs • • • • • - winner of the live-CD comparison. Previous • • • • How can I get baudline to use a specific sample rate not offered on the list of standard rates? Use the -samplerate. It works for both stdin and audio card inputs. A floating point rate can even be entered but you should be aware that the OSS Free audio drivers only support integer sample rates.

You can also enter a custom sample rate in the window. My computer is old and slow. Baudline seems unresponsive and the 3rd button popup menu is sluggish. What can I do? Baudline is a very resource intensive and configurable application. It's default (-reset) startup parameters can be too demanding for older slower computers that have limited CPU, memory, and video bandwidth.

So in order to improve performance; try starting baudline with a minimal set of resource parameters such as: baudline -fftsize 1024 -overlap 100 -memory 4 -backingstore Setting the FFT size to 1024 and the sliding overlap to 100% will significantly reduce the number of floating point calculations. Setting the memory parameter to 4 MB minimizes baudline's RAM footprint which will reduce HD swapping. The backing store parameter will improve the video bandwidth, but for quality purposes it is recommended to on your X11 server. Next, carefully and systematically increase the demands on your computer by adjusting the parameters in the window. Optimizing your video bandwidth can also help a lot. Here are a couple system configuration parameters that might be worth trying: • Disabling any window manager animation and extra features will improve interactive response. • Old video cards had very poor 24 performance so a change to 16 bpp video can result is a 3X improvement or more.

• Changing the Xorg default to a the old style hardware mouse cursor can result in a mild speed up that is good for a gain of a couple FPS. • Enabling is always a good thing. • Disable video double buffering with the command line option. Do you have any tips on how to become a power baudline user? Reading both this FAQ and the on-line manual are good places to start, but specifically: • For better performance.

• Setup baudline to be your web browser's of choice. • Learn how the command line option works. • Learn some of the and short cuts, particularly: • Perform measurements. • X and Y axis zooming with the Alt+ Most importantly, experiment. If baudline gets into a strange mode, remember that you can always restore it to the default settings with the -reset command line option. As a bonus, here is a baudline audio quality tip: you can increase the dynamic range slightly (+.5 bit) during play back by disabling the option in the Play Deck.

How much is baudline going to cost? The current plan is to have a free version with features similar to those in the beta and to make money from special add on services. Also we will have a pay version of baudline that has an expanded set of professional features. If you have any 'professional features' that you would like to see in baudline then please us and tell us about them. Can you explain what the baudline licensing terms mean? The says 'All distribution is explicitly prohibited.' This means you can download a copy for yourself, you can tell your friends where to download a copy, but you can't go distributing copies.

• You can't copy baudline on CD's or floppies and sell or give them away. • You can't put a copy of baudline on your web site or server unless you get our explicit permission.

• If you are a computer manufacturer or VAR you can't put copies of baudline on the machines you sell. • Also putting baudline on an automatic download or update system like some Linux vendors are bringing online is considered distribution and is not allowed. Usage is not restricted. So personal, commercial, educational, or government uses are all OK.

Basically you are prohibited from any form of mass redistribution without first getting explicit permission from SigBlips. This will usually require some form of licensing agreement. Please for more information about baudline licensing, services, and support. Will you port baudline to FreeBSD? The baudline Linux x86 executable currently runs on FreeBSD with some minor configuration modifications. See for detailed information. Will you port baudline to Mac OS X?

Baudline has been ported to Mac OS X as an X11 application. It is a universal app that runs on the PowerPC and Intel x86 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. File drag-n-drop and dockification are supported on both the Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) operating system versions.

Snow Leopord will automatically launch the X-Server if necessary but on Leopard the X11 app will need to be manually started. Depending on the level of success baudline receives on the Macintosh platform, a native Aqua interface version may happen in the future. As always, can be hired to speed this process up. Will you port baudline to Microsoft Windows XP? Yes, you can hire to create a baudline port for the Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating systems.

The Microsoft Windows graphics interface is significantly different than X11 which makes this a high difficulty port. Will you port baudline to Sun Solaris? Baudline has been ported to Solaris SPARC. You can hire to make a native Solaris x86 port of baudline or you can try Sun's which is a Solaris based Linux emulation environment. Will you port baudline to Linux x86_64? Baudline has been ported to Linux x86_64.

Using JACK on a 64-bit platform requires baudline x86_64. Some Linux distributions, such as 64-bit Ubuntu 7.10 don't, include the 32-bit compatibility libraries as default, so baudline x86_64 is required for those installations too. The 32-bit i686 version of baudline runs about 4% faster than the 64-bit x86_64 version.

So if performance is important then running 32-bit i686 baudline on a x86_64 CPU and 64-bit operating system would be beneficial. The reason for this difference in performance is still a mystery.

The x86_64 platform has twice the number of integer registers and when coupled with specific K8 optimizations it should make for a respectable speed increase. Unfortunately it seems that the extra overhead of the 64-bit addresses outweighs the advantage gained from having double the number of registers. SigBlips is actively working on x86_64 performance improvements so this disparity may change in the future. Will you port baudline to Linux PowerPC? Baudline has been ported to Linux PowerPC.

In fact, baudline has obtained Linux technical validation to run on IBM iSeries and pSeries Power machines. Contact us for more information. Are you going to open source baudline?

Yes, see the page for details. Copyright © 2014 - -.

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You can also if you have software like iTunes, Amarok, Rhythmbox or gPodder. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] In the Going Linux holiday tradition, Bill and Larry review some of the significant happenings during the past year.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications • Distrowatch: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 336 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #336 2017 Year End Review 00:15 Introduction 02:01 Highlights of 2017 02:57 Ubuntu MATE: Two books and a guide within the distribution. 10:19 Goodbye net neutrality 19:32 The Minion Network begins 22:58 Linux takes over the world! 24:33 Goodbye Linux Journal 28:14 Goodbye AIM 30:01 City of Munich goes back to Windows 35:13 Containers 36:25 Linux malware 39:00 Distrowatch top 10 47:48 Ubuntu leaves Unity for Gnome 51:27 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 52:29 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] The minion network grows! After our break for US Thanksgiving, we get more feedback on popular topics like progress when using the dd command, disk cloning, snap packages, and backups. In addition we get a suggestion on using info, and an alternative link to grsync instructions. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: • The console-based Pulse Audio mixer is the Snap pre-installed on Ubuntu MATE 17.10: • TLLTS Episode 183 • Use the command line to save the list as a file named 'selections_file.txt': dpkg --get-selections >selections_file.txt Then, after you have completed the re-install, you use the command: dpkg --set-selections.

Download: [] [] play now: [] [] This month's feedback includes a lot of commentary on why 64-bit Linux download files are sometimes labeled 'AMD64,' and Whole disk cloning. These appear to be very popular topics. We hear from another hardware hoarder. Adrian suggests a 'Minion Network.' There's more. You'll have to listen to get it all! Download: [] [] play now: [] [] At a listener's suggestion, we describe three new solutions that try to answer the age-old question, 'Why can Linux distributions not agree on how to install and application?'

We describe Snap, AppImage and FlatPak. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: • FossMint article: • Ask Ubuntu article: • Ubuntu MATE ships a Snap: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 333 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #333 One Installation File - Many Linux Distributions 00:15 Introduction 00:47 New Book: Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications 01:42 Why can Linux distributions not agree on how to install and application? 03:59 Snaps: Intro 05:31 FlatPaks: Intro 06:14 AppImages: Intro 07:02 Snap 08:58 AppImage 11:06 FlatPak 11:55 More details and how to create packages 12:07 Which should I use? 13:57 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 14:54 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] An excerpt on accessibility on boot from our new book, 'Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications.' Feedback on whole disk cloning, passwords, encryption, BleachBit on Linux, restarting after a freeze, and drivers. We also have a 'gone Linux' story from Craig.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: • Passwordsafe: • Imagination Creating DVD slideshows tutorial: • Discord: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 332 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #332 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:55 Fun with phones 03:00 Scott: GPartEd for whole disk cloning 05:06 Michael: Which distribution is best for using the Orca screen reader? 19:33 Greg: Linux beta of Password Safe 20:46 Mike: Should I encrypt my backups 27:14 Tom: Recommendations for slide show creation and DVD burning 34:12 John: Bleachbit and autoremove for Linux maintenance 35:58 Paul: Skype alternative and restaring the computer 39:45 Craig: High performance graphics on Linux 45:22 Gone Linux: Craig a 'curiosity' since 1990's has now switched to Linux 49:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 51:21 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] We discuss backup and disaster recovery options that involve cloning your computer's entire hard drive. We discuss five Linux-based options for cloning hard drives. We make our recommendations of which to use, but we don't quite agree. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] Our listeners are the BEST!

David solves his hard drive issue. Greg wants to know about really old computers. We get show suggestions and questions about such things as secure browsing. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Security 'maintenance' on Linux: • Setting up a VPN on Linux: • VPN on Linux Mint (Computer America) • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 330 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #330 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:02 David: Hard drive issue was hardware 07:44 Greg: Really REALLY old computers 14:03 Roger: Telegram? 14:46 Kevin: Advice on maintenence on Linux 19:05 Ken: Some show suggestions 21:00 Sean: Linux game review: Xonotic 21:57 Tom: Comments on the podcast 24:02 Greg: Secure browsing on Linux 29:06 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 30:09 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] If you have a HiDPI screen, like the one on the Dell XPS 13, you may find that it has tiny icons and fonts that make it difficult to use.

You can certainly change the resolution on your display to 1920x1080 (1080P) and simply not use its full capabilities but this podcast episode walks you through adjusting the settings to take full advantage of the full resolution of your beautiful 4K display. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] We get feedback on stickers, books and Skype alternatives. We get questions on screen resolution, AppImages, network drives and issues, mouse buttons and more. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] This time we talk about several of the common things you may be familiar with in Windows and describe how you do those same things while using Linux. Sometimes the process the same, and sometimes it's different. Click the show notes links to find even more than we can cover in this short episode. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] Inspired by an exchange between our community members in our 'Going Linux Podcast' Google+ community, we discuss how Windows, OSX and Linux all leave stuff behind after an upgrade, and what you can do to minimize or eliminate this on Linux.

We provide several points of view on the concpets of Nuke and Pave vs. Rolling Release, and the differences between the 'remove' and 'purge' options for the command 'apt-get'. We also describe how to keep your preferences and settings for all of you Linux applications after an OS upgrade and after a nuke and pave. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Going Linux on G+: • Carbon Copy Cloner: • Clonezilla: • AptGet/Howto: • Removing unused packages (“cruft”): • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 325 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #325 Getting Rid of 'Cruft' After An Upgrade 00:15 Introduction 01:02 It all started innocently enough.

01:34 Rolling release vs. Nuke and pave 04:10 Our experiences 16:04 Limitations of upgrades and rolling releases 18:13 Uninstalling applications via the command line 19:03 Remove vs. Purge 19:23 man apt-get 21:19 Additional insights 21:39 debOrphan 24:35 Configuration files 25:09 4 easy steps to nuke and pave, retaining all of your preferences and settings 28:40 In the final analysis.

29:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 30:45 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] [] We have several suggestions from our listeners for Sebastien on his filled hard drive, a request for a recommendation on a screen recorder for Linux and a story about dual booting. Chard has a recommendation for Bill's next computer. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Our listeners ask about Wifi issues, Ubuntu's changes, trackball configuration and more. We get comments on a password manager and on installing Linux on an HP Stream. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Password Safe: • Simple Note: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 322 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #322 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:52 Episode Delay 01:43 Harold: Wifi problems 05:43 Greg: Password Safe and Dropbox 07:45 Ambrose: More wifi problems 12:52 Billy: How long will it take Ubuntu to get back on track?

16:27 Bob: The trackball, continued 19:29 Ambrose: Responds 22:36 Sebastien: Needs help 28:51 David: MATE Rocks! 32:19 App pick: Simplenote 34:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 35:48 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill has taken the time to review Sabayon Linux once again.

He revises his score, gives some specific examples, plus and minus. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Sabayon: • Gentoo: • KDE: • Display Data Channel (DDC): • Ubuntu's swtich to Gnome: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 321 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #321 Sabayon Revisited 00:15 Introduction 01:46 Bill needs a new desktop computer: build or buy? 04:57 Larry's upgrade to Ubuntu MATE 17.04 07:36 Sabayon revisited 08:46 System resource usage is quite low 09:57 What is Sabayon? 10:53 Sabayon facts 12:57 Package Manager: Rigo 13:59 Pros and cons 15:30 Rolling release 18:45 System requirements 21:03 Sabayon community 21:59 Rant: KDE!

22:49 Replacing KDE with Cinnamon 23:44 5 Official versions 25:37 Recommendation 28:46 Applications available 31:37 Bill's new rating for Sabayon 33:14 Ubuntu MATE or Linux Mint still better for a new Linux user 36:37 Sabayon should give you a pretty good experience as long as you stay away from KDE 41:58 Ubuntu Gnome vs. MATE 44:00 Recommend a new machine for Bill 45:10 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 46:08 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Following our recommendations for strategies and methods of backing up your computer, we discuss an old tool, rsync, and it's graphical front-end, grsync. Almost all the options of rsync in a graphical form without the disadvantages of rsync.

With the approaching release of the next iteration of Ubuntu and its derivatives, many of us will be looking to upgrade. Before making any major change to your system, a backup is an essential precaution. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Automatic backups using Rsync Bash and Cron: • Backup Strategies: • Rsync tutorial: • Grsync backups: The Aukland NZ link is no longer available. • Grsync ports for Mac and Windows: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 319 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #319 Backups with Grsync 00:15 Introduction 00:45 Bill moves to New Mexico 03:40 Grsync 04:06 Backup before you upgrade 04:58 Backup hardware 07:44 Backup software 08:40 A graphical front-end for rsync 09:28 Grsync is cross-platform 11:35 Almost all the options of rsync in a graphical form. Without the disadvantages of rsync 13:53 University of Aukland NZ 16:08 Piero Orsoni's list of features of grsync 19:00 Why use an old program like grsync rather than the more modern options? 21:30 Grsync outputs the rsync commands 25:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 26:09 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] As always, we receive feedback on previous episodes, but this time we also receive feedback on our feedback on feedback. We have a word of caution for Windows users burning Linux ISO files with ImgBurn, questions on Linux drivers and the differences between distros, suggestions on getting Ubuntu MATE installed, and a Gone Linux story. There is much more feedback in the episode than we can list here, so you will just have to listen.

We know you will anyway! The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Gecko Linux: • Kamakshi Media: • The manual for HP 15-ab269sa: • Installing Linux and UEFI/Secure Boot: • Matt's work: Favorite podcasts on Youtube: MrpTech Reviews: MrpTech Podcast: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 318 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #318 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:09 David: Feedback on feedback on feedback 02:30 Troy: A word of caution on ImgBurn 04:28 Benjamin: A familiar suggestion 05:08 Charles: Why are there no standard drivers for Linux, like on Windows?

16:32 Paul: Mint 18 or 17.3? 18:48 Mario: Congrats on 10 years! 20:56 Armin: Discovered Linux through BSD 22:29 Michael: What are the real differences between distros?

25:52 Amar: Congrats on 10 years 26:15 Michael: Does Mint MATE come with Orca by default? 27:41 David: MATE 16.04 does not recognize screen resolution in Virutal Box 28:56 Michael: Needs some help 30:35 Matt: Provides a review on video 31:22 Anders: Suggests Lubuntu 33:11 Carl: What kind of voodoo witchcraft is this?

36:12 Jacabo: About the last episode 38:15 Joshua: Gone Linux! 41:36 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 42:34 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] At our listeners' requests, we provide a review of some non-Debian Linux distributions. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill's frustration with SecureBoot on an Asus netbook nudges him toward a computer with Linux pre-installed.

Michael needs help burning a Sonar LiveDVD on Windows. David provides a 3-part email. Tony is burning DVDs.

Chandra would like to see more content on RPM distros. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Burning ISO: • Make a Live CD, DVD, or USB: • Moving home directory: • How to burn a DVD with Brasero (hint: install DVDAuthor first) and other programs. • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 316 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #316 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:08 Will Secure Boot drive Bill to System76? 02:34 Cloud-based software enables Linux 04:41 How the cloud helps eliminate license fees for operating systems as well as applications 08:12 How cloud software improves data security 10:29 Michael: Burning a Live DVD in Windows 10 16:24 David: Installing and mounting additional drives 30:50 Tony: Burn YouTube videos to DVD 32:49 Chandra: More on Fedora, SuSE, and RPM-based distros 38:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 39:21 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We celebrate 10 years of the Going Linux podcast, and review some significant happenings for Linux in 2016.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Quoted in InfoWorld: • Wayland: • FirefoxOS: • Microsoft Loves Linux: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 315 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #315 10th Anniversary Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:42 10 years in review 01:39 6 years of Computer America 02:57 The year of change for Bill 04:02 Ubuntu includes support for ZFS 04:59 Open source licensing 08:15 Creative Commons licensing 11:44 Linux kernel license 13:52 10 years of co-hosts 20:18 Another pay increase for Bill! 20:51 10 years of Larry 22:55 Notable accomplishments Review 25:53 Fedora is first to ship with Wayland 29:42 Firefox OS 31:56 Mythbuntu shuts down 34:00 Microsoft loves Linux 42:04 KDE turns 20 42:45 Linux turns 25 46:47 Bill's favorite Linux 48:30 Larry's favorite Linux: A good year for Linux 55:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 56:52 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] As is our tradition, our first episode of the year is Listener Feedback.

We discuss screensharing, backups, and multi-booting. Nathan shares his 'Gone Linux' story. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • SynchThing: • Cryptomator: • Team Viewer: • Open Source screen sharing: • System76 article: Install an extra drive. • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 314 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #314 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:12 Llewellyn: Screen sharing across platforms 04:47 Dion: Backups 06:39 David: Recommendations for multi-boot 09:49 Gone Linux: Nathan 11:27 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 12:35 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] You can get help for your Linux computer in many ways. In this episode we provide some details about each kind of support. Many of the answers to your questions are available on your distribution's website.

Often, the fastest and easiest way to get answers to your questions about how to use Linux and its applications is to ask in the distribution's community forum. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In this episode, Bill and Larry discuss feedback about backups, partitioning, cron jobs, Scrivener, the Windows MBR, and more. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Timeshift: • Rsync: • Hard Links: • Rsnapshot: • BackIn Time: • Timevault: • Scivener: • Audacity Timer Recording: • Cron Tutorial: • Edit Master Boot Record with Linux: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 312 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #312 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 02:14 Lyle: Test your backups! 05:39 Andrew: Partitioning and email 07:45 Jim: Launch Audacity in recording mode 10:09 Allan: Scrivener 13:58 Nathan: Converting others to Linux 18:31 Ambrose: MBR Filter 26:30 Application pick: Firefox 30:09 Application pick: Yelp 32:30 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 33:52 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Remote desktop technology for Linux has progressed since we first discussed it in 2010. Our recommendations have changed as a result. Now we recommend X2Go, which is more secure and more flexible.

In this episode Larry describes how to install and use X2Go. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Our Remote Desktop article • Our Installing Apps article • X2Go Wiki • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 311 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #311 Controlling a Remote Desktop 00:15 Introduction 01:13 Connecting to, and controlling a remote computer using X2Go 02:32 Installing X2Go 03:03 Installing the X2Go Server 04:59 Installing the X2Go Client 06:35 Setting up an X2Go session 10:10 Using X2Go 12:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 13:18 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill and Larry solve the world's Linux issues. Well the ones provided via our listener feedback anyway! From printers to ThinkPads and from marketing Linux to backups and processors, we discuss it all, and more. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In today's world of Internet insecurity, it's more important than ever to maximize your safety and privacy, both on line and off. That's why we think that you should use a computer that runs Linux -- because it's safe.

Well it's safer, at least, than the two other most popular operating systems, Microsoft's Windows and Apple's MacOS. In this episode we provide an overview as well as some specific recommendations. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We've talked about backups and backup software in at least three previous episodes, but it's been a while. The last time we produced a full-fledged episode was in 2008! We take a fresh look at backups and some of the current applications and methods available today. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Backup Strategies for your computer • Using Mint's Backup Tool before upgrading: • Using Deja Dup (Ubuntu-MATE's Backups application): • Ubuntu Backup alternatives: • Simple Backup: • Rsync: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 307 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #307 Today's Backup Technology 00:15 Introduction 02:03 Backup Technologies 02:56 How do I know what and where to backup 11:07 Backing up your computer is cheap disaster recovery 16:56 How often should I backup? 21:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 23:08 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] This month's topics include Virutal Box on Ubuntu, remote into Ubuntu, installing netbeans, the dangers of rm, Mint vs. Ubuntu, wireless printing, network shares and feedback on past episodes. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Instructables: • Good Old Games • The blog 'Linux North': • CastBack: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 306 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #306 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 03:01 Galen: Feedback on 303 15:52 John: Asks about VirtualBox and Ubuntu 19:52 John: Audio issues 23:09 Joe: It's my co-worker's fault! I've gone Linux 25:18 Greg: Replies to a question in Episode 304 27:53 John: VNC to Ubuntu with VPN 34:55 Marlo: Netbeans on Ubuntu 16.04 36:48 Brock: The dangers of the rm command 41:31 Augustin: App suggestion CastBack 45:24 Richard: Mint vs. Ubuntu 48:31 Alec: Audio issues with the podcast 50:50: Nancy: More on audio problems 52:13 Paul: Wireless printing on Linux 55:12 Paul: Verifying the Mint 18 ISO 57:58 Dries: Network shares 60:40 Jeff: Feedback from Episode 305 62:07 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 63:25 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We take a fresh look at gaming on Linux, including the state of Steam and some of the native Linux game titles.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 305 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #305 Gaming on Linux revisited 00:15 Introduction 00:46 Billl's audio 04:11 Gaming on Linux 09:26 Gaming with Wine 12:12 Installing games with Steam 12:36 DOS gaming 13:57 No physical media 18:12 How difficult is it to install Steam on Linux? 19:06 Graphics on Linux? 20:56 Sound on Linux 25:41 Bill's favorite games? 25:53 Team Fortress 2 26:16 Flight Gear 27:51 vs. X-plane 31:27 Free software 38:01 Pokemon Go! 39:41 Some games you may not have heard about 43:56 Getting started with gaming on Linux 46:17 What else you should know about Linux gaming 53:14 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 54:32 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill completes his move and finds another cloud service.

We receive a suggestion from Gus, and a correction from Angelo. We answer questions on TMP partitions and desktop selections. Steve lets us know about Wordpress. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • KXStudio:• Virtual Machine Manager: • TMP folder issues: Firefox article: Fstab considerations: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 304 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #304 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:53 Welcome to California 02:28 Gus: Provides a suggestion 04:01 Angelo: It's not political correctness 05:15 Paul: TMP file size too small 11:05 Darren: Which desktop? 13:41 Steve: Regarding Wordpress 19:15 Bill finds another cloud service 24:39 Gone Linux: Greg 29:07 Application Pick: Virtual Machine Manager 34:23 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 35:16 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Did you know that Charles Tendell has his own radio show? He's on 1690 AM, KDMT Denver's Money Talk.

And I was a guest on his show in June. I'm back on live radio!

You can subscribe to his podcast at . He has one of those, too! The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Hacked! The Charles Tendell Show: • Ubuntu-MATE: • Installing Linux Video • System76 Linux computers • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 303 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #303 Hacked! 00:15 Introduction 02:39 Welcome to the Charles Tendell Show 04:16 Who is Larry Bushey? 05:44 What is Linux?

07:02 Where do you find Linux? 07:43 Linux is more secure. 09:53 It's not as terrifying as you think 11:27 Which Linux is right for you? 14:24 Why would I do more work to install Linux 16:45 Does it work with my software 19:17 How easy is it to switch? 19:45 Installing Linux 26:08 How did Linux get its name? 28:03 Will it make my computer better?

31:55 The reasons for switching to Linux 33:10 The government is the problem 35:55 Why is the government still running on floppy-based and green screen computers? 37:29 Linux is widely adopted, but it has no money for advertising 38:52 Dispelling old myths 40:03 Linux 'just works' buy from System76 41:58 Or install it on an older computer 43:42 Email Charles to get a free USB disk to try Linux 45:45 Chromebooks run Linux 47:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 49:13 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] What are the best Linux certifications to get?

Software replacement for a multi-button mouse -- gestures. Linux compatible printers. Follow-ups from previous show topics. A new Linux distro. And much, much more. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • RedHat certification: • SUSE certification: • LPI certification: • Grsync: • EasyStroke: • Gnome extensions: • Gecko: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 302 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #302 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:51 No voice mail lately 01:12 Cliff: Certifications 05:07 Martyn: Backups on Linux 08:01 Frank: Software pick - Easystroke 09:09 Scott: Can't send a fax 12:24 Gus: Has suggestion for window previews 12:48 Tony: Topic suggestion? 14:59 Richard returns!

16:22 Richard: Thanks 22:38 Sam: Please review Gecko Linux 29:11 Scott: ThinkPads and converts 33:05 Michael: Compatibility 34:27 Gone Linux: Nathan older computers 36:44 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 38:37 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Today we discuss Open Source software and services to meet your online media needs.

It may be totally free software or it might be a application running on some service you paid for. But it all has one thing in common. Everything we discuss is using, in some part, an Open Source application or service. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Aidan wants previews, Tony crashes, Will doubts Linux, Michael likes it light, Sean likes Puppy, Frank is unhappy and Angelo corrects some misinformation.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Firefox kills Flash support: • Improving Your Life - The Linux Advantage: • Beauty - The Linux Advantage: • Security - The Linux Advantage: • Community - The Linux Advantage: • Puppy Linux: • Vector Linux: • Knoppix: • Tiny Core Linux: • Old “hidden Amazon spyware” article: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 300 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 300 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:06 Aidan: Window previews with Mutter 03:51 Tony: Flash crash 06:07 Will: Why now, go Linux? 13:17 Michael: What about Linux Lite 15:15 Sean: What no Puppy? 17:38 Frank: Unhappy with Mint and Ubuntu 25:34 Angelo: Misinformation about Assistive Technology 31:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 32:31 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Ever wonder what it's like to work on a Linux distribution? We discuss that, and much, much more in our interview with Kendell Clark, one of the three developers of Sonar/GNU Linux. Sonar is a Linux distribution focused on assistive technology trying to give the best experience for everyone that depends on accessible software.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Sonar Linux: • Gnome accessibility • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 299 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 299 Assistive Technology 00:15 Introduction 00:48 Welcome Kendell Clark 01:12 What's going on with Sonar? 03:24 Sonar overview 04:43 Sonar's assistive technology 06:58 Sonar developers 07:35 Latest release 10:25 New Sonar MATE version 11:47 A Cinnamon version on the horizon 13:38 The challenges of developing a distro 15:42 Accessibility software on Windows 18:59 The ongoing expense of using accessibility software on Windows 20:59 Chosen few get financial assistance - but for Windows only 23:29 The challenge of accessibility awareness 25:43 Government assistance comes with significant limits and restrictions 26:58 Why Linux for the disabled?

27:43 The challenges of sotware updates 30:05 The challenges with audio communication software 36:03 About fanboy rants 37:58 What's in the future for Sonar? 41:29 The Sonar project needs more people! 43:18 How to help the project 44:39 What you can do to help upstream 49:16 Cooperation with the Windows accessibility community? 50:23 Accessibility on OSX? 53:32 Accessibility improvements in Windows 10? 54:08 Challenges helping others switch to Linux 57:47 On coming back to Linux later 59:22 Chrome is not accessible 62:23 Other browsers?

63:27 Other applications? 64:20 Accessibility doesn't 'just work' on Windows 65:22 With Sonar, it just works 66:31 Substituting better applications 68:26 Mycroft on Sonar? 70:18 Sonar is not just for the disabled 72:08 Anyone can help with the project 74:21 Gnome accessibility 75:02 Managing expectations 79:13 ARM devices for sale pre-installed with Sonar 82:18 Linux is an equal opportunity operating system 89:17 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 90:18 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We have plenty of feedback on our ThinkPad episode. We are corrected on Puppy Linux and we discuss backups. Lots more, too. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Open FOSS Training • Ubuntu-MATE • Puppy Linux Deconstructed: • Krebs on Security: • Running as root • Using Linux Mint Backup Tool: • Brasero for Backups to CD/DVD: • HP ePrint site: • MyKitaab podcast: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 298 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 298 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:52 Website outage and recovery 03:06 OpenFOSSTraining 04:02 Larry switches to Ubuntu MATE 04:42 Advanced Power Management with TLP 08:29 Pierre: Puppy Linux 11:51 Pedro: Chromebook or used laptop?

19:34 Ken: Bought a Lenovo T420 23:11 Amar: Linux on a 9 year old Dell for business 25:23 George: Is a ThinkPad really the equivalent of a MBP? 33:49 Martin: Disappointed by ThinkPad episode 37:14 Tony: Backups on Mint 42:03 Randy: Brother Printer solution 44:10 Steve: Windows 10 bash shell 51:13 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 52:17 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] When you buy a new computer with Windows or OSX pre-installed, you have to deal with planned obsolescence, a 'feature' that is so prevalent with proprietary software. When you replace that limiting OS with Linux, you will have a powerful, modern computer that can be used and updated and upgraded for years without trouble and without cost.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Our article: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 297 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 297 Choosing a distribution for an older computer 00:15 Introduction 01:12 Linux Mint got hacked? 06:53 SKO is finally dead 09:55 Linux: Why on older hardware?

10:56 Planned obsolescence 11:43 Running Linux on your existing computer - old or new 12:20 Is Ubuntu Unity really a resource hog? 15:03 Why should you have to tweak your computer before it works? 20:56 Chrome OS? 22:09 CloudReady 26:29 Xubuntu 32:16 Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon or MATE 37:28 Ubuntu MATE 41:26 Ubuntu Unity 44:16 Cub Linux 46:06 Conclusions 49:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 51:04 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In this episode, Larry speaks with Charles Tendell about Linux on ThinkPad computers.

Charles is an ethical hacker and has successfully adopted the 5 year old ThinkPad T420 as an economical substitute for a new Macbook Pro for his business -- without sacrificing performance or capabilities! The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Elementary: • Kali Linux: • ThinkPad T420 • Azorian Cyber Security • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 295 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 295 Linux on ThinkPads 00:15 Introduction 00:40 Charles Tendell: Certified Ethical Hacker 01:59 Why the ThinkPad instead of a Macbook Pro? 07:07 Comparing specifications: T420 vs. MBP 12:31 Battery life: WOW! 16:21 The skeptic decides 17:25 How the operating system was selected 19:05 Dispelling the myth that Linux is still only for geeks 19:44 Why Elementary and Kali Linux?

22:28 What applications does a hacker use for daily use? 24:35 How does a hacker use Kali? 27:17 The T420 har What applications does a hacker use for daily use?dware quality 28:50 Is the T420 too much computer for the average computer user?

30:38 T420 for media production 32:10 T420 Macbook Pro Killer 32:56 Upgrade recommendations 33:40 Azorian Cyber Security 34:13 Charles Tendell on TV 35:00 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 35:59 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] From power issues to vanishing icons to video drivers, we provide suggestions on what to do. We also hear from listeners about their experiences with ligheweight desktops, LibreOffice, PAE Kernels and computers running Chrome or Chrome-like operating systems. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • IBM Learn Linux 101 HD: • Rich’s Force PAE recommendation: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 294 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 294 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:54 Bill is not available for this episode 01:06 Ken: Issues with older Dell computer 06:43 Gus: Lightweight desktops on modern hardware 08:02 John: LibreOffice saves the day 09:37 Martyn: An update.

One year later 10:41 Ken: Vanishing icons 14:00 Ken: Cub Linux 16:06 Rich: More on PAE 17:13 Tony: Software rendering mode 19:23 Gone Linux: Lora's daughter gets a Chromebook 21:12 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 22:06 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] This time we break from the traditional format where we review Linux distributions individually. We discuss considerations for choosing a desktop and tackle topics like, 'Does the lightweight Linux desktop still have a place?' And 'Is it a mistake to promote Linux for use on older machines?' The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • X-Apps: • Distrowatch: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 293 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 293 Distro Review 00:15 Introduction 01:19 Distro Review 05:35 Does the lightweight Linux desktop still have a place? 10:34 Is it a mistake to promote Linux for use on older machines?

11:59 The argument for lightweight Linux on new computers 18:14 Is the forced upgrade to Windows 10 the compelling event to move to Linux? 20:03 Bill's favorites 20:52 Larry's favorites 25:13 This is the 'go to' Linux distribution 25:47 This is the Linux distribution for more adventuresome users 29:07 This is the best Linux for new users 29:48 One more Linux choice for the advanced user 30:34 Bill's personal picks 31:35 Choice - Linux lets you choose how you want your computer to work 34:56 Some considerations when choosing your Linux 37:03 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 38:24 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] As usual, we have feedback on a wide range of topics, from Kernels to audio software to ham software and browser security.

We also discuss laptop battery life, Chromebooks and Ubuntu Studio. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Our assessment of the year that was 2015 concludes that it was more of an evolutionary year than a revolutionary year. We look at our own community, a number of stand out distributions, and some factors that have made a difference. We also take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Debian founder Ian Murdock.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We received no emails for this episode, so we read some of the most recent posts from our G+ Community and provide our comments. We discuss the length of our episodes, Libre Office, getting around blocked websites, how local mirrors work in the latest Mint, video cards and Chromebooks. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Going Linux Google+ Community: • LibreOffice: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 290 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux 290 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 02:31 Jack: Shorter shows and a browser tip 08:00 Bill: Using VPN to stop website blocking 09:33 Matt: Use Ubuntu Server to prevent website blocking 10:27 George: Mint Update Manager - How do local mirrors work?

12:42 Ken L: Libre Office extensions 13:48 Ken L: Story time - video glitches 16:35 Ken B: I love my Chromebook because. 23:51 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 25:01 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] OK, so it's a bit of a stretch to think of an operating system improving your life. But by the end of this episode I think you'll agree that, if you do it right, using free software can do just that. At the very least, it can save you some money.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We discuss the possibility that the Going Linux podcast is blocked in Uzbekistan! Orca, the screen reader, is now in Linux Mint. We have a Gone Linux story from Michael The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • The Frugal Computer Guy - From XP to Linux playlist: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 288 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #288 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 02:14 Kevin: Are we blocked in Uzbekistan?

06:22 Michael: Linux Mint 17.3 will include Orca 07:46 Gone Linux: Michael, the Frugal Computer Guy 11:59 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 13:09 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Have you seen today's Linux? It's beautiful! And it's always secure and up to date with the latest in popular computer trends! Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but no matter your definition of beauty, with the vast array of modern Linux distributions available today, you'll be sure to find one that suits your taste.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Our article on beauty: • Bodhi: • Chromixium: • Elementary: • Mint Cinnamon: • Peppermint: • Solus: • Ubuntu MATE: • Ubuntu Unity: Episode 287 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #287 Beauty: The Linux Advantage 00:15 Introduction 01:01 Bill is famous! 02:40 Our thoughts are with the people of Paris 03:15 Beauty: The Linux Advantage 04:36 In the eye of the beholder 06:37 Improving on perfection 09:39 The eternal beauty of Linux 11:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 12:18 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Ubuntu MATE is now our official recommended distribution for new users to Linux. We also discuss Internet filtering, Red Shif, hardware recommendations and fixing Chris' issues that appear after installation. And the cliff hanger. Will Larry and Bill both switch to Ubuntu MATE?

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Ubuntu MATE: • Internet filtering - DansGuardian, NxFilter and Pluckeye: Look in your software repositories • RedShift: • Spinrite: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 286 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #286 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:52 Ubuntu MATE 15.10 03:05 Ubuntu Studio 06:13 #1 distribution for new users: Ubuntu MATE 10:15 Nicholas: Internet filter recommendations 12:42 Fin: f.lux and Red Shift 13:49 Michael: Computer recommendation 17:59 Leonid: Is a separate boot partition really necessary? 22:37 Joe: No show filling banter 23:57 Chris: Problems after installation 34:46 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 36:56 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We have often talked about the Linux operating system being more secure, and better supported than the operating systems preinstalled on most home computer hardware today. At a high level, Linux is more secure, and we detail four reasons for that. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Linux Malware: • Linux Antivirus: • Linux Creators: • Our article on Security: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 285 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #285 Security: The Linux Advantage 00:15 Introduction 00:44 Hurricane! 06:22 Reasons Linux is more secure 07:21 Reason 1: All updates and upgrades are automatic and from trusted sources.

11:34 Reason 2: Linux is designed with security in mind 14:13 Reason 3: Linux doesn't get infections - as a rule 17:32 Reason 4: Linux users are not administrators by default 22:49 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 23:47 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Email explanations, VPN success, PowerPC and the FCC banning Linux. They are all part of this month's listener feedback episode. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Knightwise podcast: • KnightWise dot com Google+ community: • ThinkPenguin: • Save Wifi web site is • Save Wifi coalition writeup: • FCC Proposed Update: • The Register: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 284 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #284 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:56 Roger: IMAP vs. POP3 02:17 Jeremy: VPN success 03:56 Nancy: PowerPC 09:05 Manso: Keep up the good work 09:29 Christopher: FCC effectively going to ban Linux?! 16:53 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 18:04 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Having an inspiring, engaging, and enjoyable community is the lifeblood of any open source software project.

The community provides product and feature ideas, user support, developer talent, documentation, financial support, visionary direction, and cultural norms. All for the benefit of anyone who uses, contributes to, or otherwise supports the project. Community is a 'Linux advantage'.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • The Art of Community (Jono Bacon) Website: Amazon: • Our article on community: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 283 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #283 Community: The Linux Advantage 00:15 Introduction 00:51 Bill encrypts his HDD, then forgets his password. 02:24 Demise of the perfect burger 06:18 Community - The Linux advantage 07:02 Linux distributions and the Linux Community 08:20 Open Source licensing 11:22 Developer Community - Who creates and updates Linux? 12:11 Linux and Open Source Communities 14:37 The advantage of Community 23:51 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 24:53 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Knightwise provides a cross-platform tip. Troy answers Jim's question. Tony, Jeremy and George have issues.

Al provides a Gone Linux story. And much more. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Have you ever wanted to share music, videos, podcast episodes and other files between different users on the same computer? This is only a consideration if your computer HAS multiple users, but some of our listeners have asked about it, so if you are one of those listeners, this is the episode for you. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We received a lot of feedback on Episode 279 - Getting Started with Linux. Mark is looking for a Linux alternative to Dragon Naturally Speaking. Ambrose finds the fame a burden.

Martyn shares a Gone Linux story. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Alternatives to Dragon NaturallySpeaking: • Unity Voice: • Simon: • CMUSphinx (Pocket Sphinx): • Blather: • Git version control system tutorial: • BitBucket: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 280 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #280 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:51 Welcome back Bill! 02:02 Mark: Dragon alternatives 07:53 Alex: Linuxtracker.org 09:26 David: Episode 279 was excellent summary 10:57 Knightwise: Episode 279 clears up FUD 11:16 Martin: Episode 279 is excellent 11:32 Ambrose: Struggling with fame 13:42 Tony: Audio balance issues 16:43 Gone Linux in 6 parts from Martyn 29:14 Picks: Git and BitBucket 29:47 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 30:54 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] There are literally hundreds of versions of Linux to choose from. Each has its own look and feel. Each is designed with a specific purpose in mind. Each comes pre-packaged with a selection of software applications, and each is the same Linux at the core.

Having said that, if you ask 10 people which version of Linux is best, you will get at least 12 different answers.:) The recommendations we give in this episode are based on our experience and knowledge. (Larry has been using Linux as his exclusive personal computer operating system for about 10 years.) The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • PC World: Beginners Guide: • Life Hacker: Getting Started Guide: • ZD Net Super Computers: • Tech Radar Which is Best?: • Best Linux Distros for 2015: • Linux FAQs: • Finding the Right Distro: • Screencasts: • Burning ISO: • Installing: • Who Writes Linux? • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 279 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #279 Getting Started With Linux 00:15 Introduction 00:55 What is Linux and why should I try it?

04:05 Misconception: For nerds by nerds 04:38 Misconception: Linux can not be used as a Windows replacement 06:15 Choosing the right Linux for you 08:03 Trying Linux 09:44 Installing Linux 10:57 Linux sounds too good to be true! 13:01 Linux FAQ 14:48 Linux is more secure 16:20 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 17:30 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Keneth shares a sharing site. George has concerns. David is doubly honored. Moe, Tim and Richard have issues.

Paul offers his thanks and George has gone 100% Linux. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Telikin computer: • LibreOffice: • OpenOffice: • VeraCrypt: • Moe's touchpad article: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 278 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #278 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:09 Kenneth: LinuxTracker.org p2p sharing 02:41 George: Concerns about downloading software 06:50 Frank: TinyCore 09:13 David: VeraCrypt shocker 11:27 Tim: Chrome Remote Desktop not working 14:40 Moe: Touchpad issues 21:45 Richard: The X250 26:03 Paul: Thanks for the help 26:55 Gone Linux: George LibreOffice vs. OpenOffice 33:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 34:23 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] VeraCrypt is High Security Disk Encryption software that picks up from where TrueCrypt left off. The VeraCrypt team has enhanced the security algorithms used for system and partition encryption, improve security and reduced its vulnerability overall.

It can mount your old TrueCrypt volumes and allows you to convert TrueCrypt containers and non-system partitions to the VeraCrypt format. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • OpenOffice: • Goodbye TrueCrypt: • Hello VeraCrypt: • VeraCrypt Download: IDRIX: • FLOSS Weekly on VeraCrypt: • VeraCrypt forum: • Online Documentation: • User Guide (PDF download): • File System comparison: • G+ discussion on file system selection: • Our VeraCrypt Screencast Tutorial: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 277 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #277 Using VeraCrypt 00:15 Introduction 00:44 A new-old office suite to try 05:18 Listener David suggested an episode on TrueCrypt 07:34 What is VeraCrypt? 08:03 System requirements 08:33 Overview 09:47 Installing VeraCrypt 10:26 Cautions when sharing VeraCrypt volumes 13:47 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 14:51 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill has finally resolved his audio issues. We offer our opinion on software, Gentoo, Ham Radio and Lenovo X250.

More on pronouncing 'MATE.' We offer help on unresponsive script errors and creating a bootable USB drive from OSX.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Mate Desktop: • Mate, the beverage and pronunciation: • Unresponsive script error: • Install Ubuntu (or any Linux) on a Mac from a USB stick: • Lenovo X250 on Ubuntu’s certified hardware program. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Windows XP is no longer supported and quite a few of the computers that came with XP installed just do not have the specs to run Windows 7 or Windows 8. It's not safe to run an operating system that is no longer supported, so what do you do? Buy a new machine? Or you could try installing a lightweight Linux distribution. We take a fresh look at the array of lightweight distros available today that might make good alternatives for lower-spec machines.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • LXLE • Ubuntu Mate • Lubuntu • Puppy Linux • Bodhi Linux • Tiny Core • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 275 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #275 Lightweight Linux Distributions Revisited 00:15 Introduction 00:43 Bill records on a phone app 01:33 Bill wants a Cray 02:59 Bill has SuSE system lockups 03:51 Blue Griffon and Wordpress 05:55 Why lightweight Linux distros? 07:36 The criteria 08:13 The process 08:26 LXLE 12:10 Ubuntu MATE 15:12 Lubuntu 17:17 Xubuntu 18:15 Honorable mentions 18:26 Puppy Linux 18:31 Bodi Linux 19:56 Tiny Core Linux 23:27 Application pick: Gentoo file manager 24:04 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 25:00 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Our fabulous listeners ask the burning questions of the day! They also provide comments on our sound quality, broken hardware, Linux setup, and how they have Gone Linux! The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Skype Install Advice for Jim: • Evolution: • Arch installation: • Stallman on Ubuntu: • Veracrypt: • Redshift: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 274 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #274 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:51 10 things that Windows users can do that Linux users can't 04:48 Jim: 32-bit or 64-bit? 10:36 Ben: Setup done quickly 14:57 Michael: Broken CD/DVD drive 17:54 Sydney: Pronouncing MATE 19:16 Paul: Recently Bill's audio is too low 21:17 Gone Linux: Frank 33:21 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 34:43 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Onine meetings have been popular in business for years.

Most applications and services that enable online meetings work well on OSX and Windows, but not all work or work well on Linux. We review and compare important features of some of the most popular solutions and which features of each work on Linux. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • WebRTC: • OpenTokRTC: • GoToMeeting free: • Firefox hello: • Skype for web and other options: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 273 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #273 Online Meetings with Linux 00:15 Introduction 01:44 Online meeting applications 02:33 Which online meetings work with Linux? 03:05 Skype installed client 05:00 Google Hangouts 06:09 Citrix: GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, WebEx.

08:45 WebRTC overview 09:50 Skype for web 10:56 Firefox Hello 11:40 GoToMeeting Free 13:39 OpenTalk RTC 14:34 Conclusions 15:08 The winner is. 18:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 19:15 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We hear from the lead developer on Ubuntu MATE. We answer questions about file and boot repair, and we have a Gone Linux story. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • xmodmap tutorial: • System Rescue CD: • Khan Academy: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 272 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #272 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:50 Len: Facebook? 04:24 Martin W.: Lead developer on Ubuntu MATE 07:23 Roger: Boot Repair caveate for Windows 8 09:07 Martyn: DVD or USB for repair utilities 11:04 Greg: Asus Transformer and Linux? 14:26 Jason: Gone Linux 15:55 Software Pick 17:22 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 18:26 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill has prepared a review of several Linux distributions. He also discusses Flight Gear and provides a Gone Linux story. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Peppermint: • Ubuntu MATE: • Elementary: • OpenSUSE: • PCLinuxOS: • Mageia: • Fedora: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 271 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #271 Distro Review 00:15 Introduction 02:15 Peppermint 04:46 Ubuntu MATE 06:57 Ubuntu 14.04 09:00 Elementary OS 11:58 openSuSE 12:51 PCLinux OS 13:27 Mageia 13:52 Fedora 14:48 Flight Gear 16:13 Gone Linux story 18:17 Final comments 21:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 22:40 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We have feedback on migrating to Linux, remote desktop, Linux on SD cards, media keys, and more. We also talk about Spock, we have a Gone Linux story and Knightwise provides an interview with LibreOffice at Fossdem.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In our advanced look at what to do when things go wrong on Linux, we describe reinstalling GRUB, using TestDisk to recover deleted partitions, and using BootRepair for a one-button fix for boot problems. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] You, our listeners rock! We have a list of corrections you provided, and lots of shared input and ideas around lockups, syncrhonization, backups and optimizing your use of Linux. We even have a 'Linux in the wild' section this time!

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Amazon Glacier clients: • Moving to Linux. • Getting help getting started with Linux: Mint forums: Ubuntu forums: • Going Linux community: • Youtube videos: Youtube DL: ClipGrab: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 268 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #268 Listener Feedback 00:14 Introduction 00:58 Bill: Broken bones 03:32 Our Google+ community rocks! 04:08 Errata 10:15 Glen: A correction Ctrl+Alt+SysReq 12:11 Rick: System lockups 15:43 Tom: Amazon Glacier 20:14 Michael: Orca Firefox issue 23:26 Martin: Insynchq 24:17 Mark: Installing Maker 27:27 David: Installing Lubuntu on an SD Card 31:15 Dave: Migrating a small business to Linux 36:38 JALU: Netrunner clarifications 38:41 Tony: Saving Youtube videos 39:41 Ken: Dual monitor issues 44:18 Michael: Sonar problem solved 45:44 Linux in the wild 46:25 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 47:42 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Listener Dave suggested this topic.

We detail how to recover from a crashed or frozen system. The topics we outline are: How to restart the Cinnamon desktop environment, how to restart the display server, how to restart and how to shut down a partially crashed responsive computer, and how to restart and shut down a completely unresponsive computer.

We also walk through recovering accidentally deleted files from your hard drive or removable drive. I mistakenly said, 'Alt+F3' to start a full-screen terminal session. That is not correct. It's 'Ctrl+Alt+F3' that you press. To ensure that all is clear, here are the commands I mentioned. • Restart Cinnamon: Alt+F2 (run) >“r” >Enter • Restart XOrg: Ctrl+Alt+Bksp (if it’s enabled) • Restart responsive system: Ctrl+Alt+F3 >sudo reboot >Enter • Shut down responsive system: Ctrl+Alt+F3 >sudo halt >Enter • Restart unresponsive system: Ctrl+Alt+SysRq and then slowly type r-e-i-s-u-b while continuing to hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys (No need to hold down the SysRq key.) • Shut down unresponsive system (last resort) Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] As always, we start a new year with your feedback. The Grinch escapes Bill's grasp, Jared helps with printing, Michael asks about Mint versions, Greg wants encryption, Charles gets a new computer and Ken makes a recording. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • TrueCrypt fork - CipherShed: • PIA VPN + OpenVPN on Netrunner: • PIA VPN Linux beta: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 266 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #266 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:54 Happy New Year 05:18 Bill and the Grinch 06:29 Jared: Setting up a Linux printer 11:37 Michael: Which version of Mint?

17:25 Greg: TrueCrypt alternatives 24:14 Jesse: A VPN for Netrunner 28:37 Charles: Linux pre-installed 32:10 Ken: Making voice recordings 36:06 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 37:42 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In this, our year end show, we review a few Linux distributions, look at the top of the list on Distrowatch, and comment on some of the significant Linux-related happenings throughout the year. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Distrowatch: • Google Drive client options: • Why no Google Drive native client? • Netflix on Linux well sort of.

• Redhat and Centos join up! • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 265 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #265 2014 Year End Review 00:15 Introduction 05:49 Open Suse mini review 17:19 Google Drive options distro news 27:22 Linux Mint 35:14 Microsoft loves Linux 35:42 Top 5 on Distrowatch 36:35 Mageia 37:54 Devuan 41:32 RedHat gets buddy-buddy with CentOS 45:26 Netflix on Linux 48:19 Shout out to other podcasts 53:20 Sonar GNU/Linux 56:28 Farewell Computer America 60:33 The future of Going Linux 61:59 Was 2014 the year of the Linux desktop? 65:27 Predictions for 2015 69:04 Application pick 71:39 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 72:46 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: Applications for Linux That I Use Every Day - And They’re Not Just For Linux! Some of the best Linux software is cross-platform. That means it runs on Windows, OSX and sometimes the ChromeOS, Android and iOS, too.

This show contains over 20 applications that I use on a regular basis to manage my personal, podcasting and professional life. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We have old topics, new topics, questions, 'Gone Linux' stories and application picks. This month, we have it all!

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Perspective on BleachBit: • Our article that includes how to setup TRIM: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 263 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #263 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 03:12 Richard: An old dead topic 04:18 Chard: Disk cleaning 08:32 Jim: An update and some questions 20:38 Brandon: Up and running with Sonar 23:33 Steve: Gone Linux 26:38 Conky Manager 30:21 In-place upgrades 34:42 MATE Desktop 37:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 38:13 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Larry's second last appearance as the regular Linux correspondent on Computer America.

Topic: The computer operating system doesn't matter anymore. So you should use Linux! Call me 'cheap' or just 'frugal' but I don't like spending money without a good reason. As long as you have an Internet connection and a browser, why do you need a specific computer? You don't need an expensive computer. Even a modest one with a good Internet connection can run cloud applications quickly -- because most, if not all, of the processing takes place on the Internet.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • On-line Office products: • Auphonic: • AnyMeeting: • BigBluebutton: • Fuze: • Google Hangouts: • Skype for the web: • Google Drive: • Stallman on Ubuntu: • AntiX Linux: • Learn Python for free: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 262 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #262 Computer America #79 00:15 Introduction 03:56 Announcement 06:33 Topic: The computer operating system doesn't matter anymore. So you should use Linux! 52:45 Frank: Feedback in five parts 61:51 Learning Python 64:21 Software recommendations 68:43 About the show 72:53 Thanks 75:02 Jack: Good work on 261, Bill 76:53 Charles: Does the Galago Pro stand up to everyday use 89:12 Ken: Linux pre-installed 92:40 Michael: Setting up Ubuntu and Orca 94:56 Jack: ssh and Internet connections 100:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 102:11 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill recorded, edited and produced the body of this episode about KDE. He reviews some distributions that feature KDE.

He highlights the differences in how KDE is implemented in each of those distributions. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 261 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #261 Getting to Know KDE 00:15 Introduction 00:43 Bill does the episode production 03:55 Bill breaks the studio 04:36 What would you like to hear next? 06:23 Getting to know KDE 07:20 Background 07:38 KDE on Kubuntu 14.10 08:41 KDE on OpenSuSE 13.2 10:36 KDE on Fedora 20 12:12 KDE on PCLinuxOS 13:36 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 14:57 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] This month, Paul has a complaint, Ryan and Vic have recommendations and Matt and Michael comment on Orca.

Check it out! Ic-f33gt Programming Software. Ryan has a podcast, too!

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Play iTunes content on Linux - tunesviewer: • Auphonic: • Ryan's podcast - Honest, open and vulnerable podcast: • Sonar: • Vinux: • Kali: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 260 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #260 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:08 TWC under promises and over delivers. 11:10 Paul: A complaint 16:28 Vic: Tunesviewer 20:06 Mesh networks 23:36 Ryan: Gone Linux story and Auphonic 32:20 Matt: Kali has Orca now 34:48 Michael: Orca 'on' by default? 44:16 Ken: Buying Linux pre-installed 46:11 Steve: Gone Linux 51:08 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 52:03 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In today's episode, a more in-depth look at assistive technology for desktop computers. Assistive technology is designed to provide assistance to people with disabilities and impairments to help them improve or maintain the capabilities that their condition is preventing. Looking at the assistive technology in Sonar Linux as an example, we describe some of the assistive software that is available for almost any Linux distribution. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: Apple was right!

The magic of hardware and operating system made for each other. Everything just works when a computer's hardware and software are designed to work together. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Article -Hardware Designed For Linux: • System76: • System76 14.1” Galago UltraPro: • Ubuntu: • Linux Mint: • Zareason 14.1” UltraLap 440: • Ken’s comments on G+: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 258 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #258 Computer America #78 00:15 Introduction 03:19 Topic: Apple was right!

The magic of hardware and operating system made for each other 23:21 What does the System76 driver do? 30:15 The reason Windows comes pre-installed 51:35 The reason OSX comes pre-installed 57:58 The reason to get a computer with Linux pre-installed 59:43 Why do we tinker with a computer?

70:33 Ken: Wait! You buy a new computer pre-installed with Linux, then replace the OS?

78:20 Joe: Backups? 87:38 Paul: Bill's mention of encryption 92:06 Ken: Netflix unlocked for Linux?

94:57 Rainy: Problems with AntennaPod 98.59 Rob: Nemo media columns extension problem 100:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 122:43 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We've received a lot of email from our listeners around the latest trend in Linux: Security concerns! We discuss the Bash bug, pasting commands into a terminal, and how malicious shell scripts can cause damage.

We also discuss speech synthesis and speech recognition, photo management and more. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Bash bug (Shellshock): Shellshock already exploited by Metasploit: How to protect yourself. • AntennaPod problems: • Encrypted hard drive: • Way too many things to do after installing Linux: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 257 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #257 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:02 Still running Sabayon 01:14 Paul: Shellshock 04:15 How to test 04:57 Are you vulnerable? 06:51 Free OSs beat Google and Apple to a patch 07:30 How will this affect you? 08:23 The real risk is you! 10:00 The bigger problem 11:19 Will virus protection help?

11:41 How does a shell script cause damage? 14:30 Paul: Pasting commands from forums 19:16 Rainy: Problem with AntennaPod 22:05 Angelo: More of screen readers 26:06 Michael: Speech synthesis and recognition 29:44 Shoji: Photo programs 32:48 Paul: So much to do after installing!

36:09 Paul: Linux firewalls 40:05 Stay secure -- stay updated. 40:59 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 41:57 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In today's episode, an introduction to assistive technology for desktop computers.

Assistive technology is known by several names: Accessible technology, adaptive technology, rehabilitative devices, accessible computing, assistive devices, and more. Whatever it's called, it's designed to provide assistance to people with disabilities and impairments to help them improve or maintain the capabilities that their condition is preventing. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Sonar: • Screen Readers: • OpenDyslexic font: • eViacam: • Orca screen reader: Episode 256 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #256 Assistive Technology-Introduction 00:15 Introduction 00:45 Welcome back Bill! 05:06 Assistive Technology 06:02 What is assistive technology? 08:00 What is assistive technology for computers? 08:03 Screen Readers 14:57 Screen magnification 16:56 OpenDyslexic font 18:01 Head and eye tracking software 21:06 On-screen keyboards 21:45 Not just for the disabled 23:08 Why is assistive technology important for the disabled? 24:03 Jonathan Nadeau 26:13 Next time: Advanced 26:47 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 27:53 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: The state of accessibility in Linux. 'There are 1 billion people in the world with some type of disability. 360 million of these people are blind and have low vision. 90% of these people live in developing countries. How are they accessing technology you and I take for granted everyday? The problem is they're not.

There is proprietary software for accessible technology but it is extremely expensive and out of reach of the people that need to use it in order to access a computer. Did you know that 80% of blind people in the United States are unemployed? That's why this is very important.' The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 255 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #255 Computer America #77 00:15 Introduction 01:08 Hello and welcome 06:24 Topic: The state of Accessibility in Linux 08:30 Why does the box shuts when installing applications in Fedora?

10:43 Jaws on 5 systems 12:18 Definition: Accessibility 13:33 Is open source accessibility expensive, like Windows accessibility programs tend to be? 17:09 Why is Jaws so expensive? 19:43 Assistive technology 23:15 Why is assistive technology important? 26:22 Why make a complete operating system for people with disabilities? 29:28 Google and Apple have done great work in text to speech and speech to text 30:12 Interview with Spencer Hunley 32:02 Examples of open source assistive technology 32:38 Orca screen reader 36:39 Screen magnifier 37:48 On-screen keyboard 38:37 eViacam head and eye tracking 41:01 Dasher text entry interface 42:48 OpenDyslexic font 47:22 eViacam details 50:31 Jim: File sharing on a Windows network 59:00 David: Lubuntu question 66:22 Arch slay command issue 70:09 Mario: Wants Tahoma font 72:58 Steve: 16 hour upgrade from he11! 82:01 Will: Find the episode listing 84:11 Curbuntu: AutoKey issues 90:28 Joe: Are 64-bit drivers still a problem? 95:43 Curbuntu: A 'going mac' question 99:48 David: Flash is no longer working 103:38 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 105:08 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We have both feedback from listeners an to listeners in this episode. Alternatives to iTunes for Linux, getting past episodes onto CD/DVD, karaoke software for Linux, and increasing the cursor size are the topics for this month. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 254 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #254 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:54 Stephan: iTunes under Linux 04:25 Paul: Past episodes on CD, karaoke, increasing cursor size 09:09 Feedback for our listeners 11:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 12:30 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: The most Googled Questions about Linux -- and some answers. We thought we'd try a few searches about our favorite operating system to reveal today's burning questions about Linux.

Then we thought we’d answer them for you. We typed these four phrases into Google and waited for the suggestions to pop up. Why is linux can linux does linux will linux The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Our article: • The oddest places you'll find Linux: • Why arguing that Windows is better. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Jonathan Nadeau announces and discusses the release of Sonar 2014.1 on our podcast. Sonar has moved from being based off of Ubuntu to now being based off of Manjaro Linux and this is the first release using Manjaro as it's base. Toward the end of the interview, Jonathan mentions a new Sonar flavor.

Now Sonar will always have the latest and greatest in assistive technology for it's users. Sonar uses Gnome as it's default desktop but we will be releaseing a Mate version in a few. Sonar has been working very close with the Mate team and they had done a lot of work to assure the accessibility of the Mate desktop. They hope to have a Mate release in a few weeks. Here are some of the features of Sonar 2014.1 Gnome 3.12 Orca screen reader for blind users.

Screen magnification for low vision users A font to use for people with dyslexia On screen keyboards for people with low motor skills. Eye/head tracking software to move the cursor on the screen with a webcam. This is the best release of Sonar yet. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Sonar GNU/Linux website: • Sonar on Manjaro Forums: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 252 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #252 Sonar Gnu/Linux 00:15 Introduction 03:44 Release of Sonar 2014.1 04:43 What is Sonar?

05:13 Orca screen reader 05:55 Screen magnification 06:20 On-screen keyboard features 07:55 eViaCam eye-tracking 08:59 How do Manjaro and Arch Linux fit in? 11:27 Why the switch to Manjaro? 15:47 Sonar on the Manjaro forum 16:24 Full-time lead developer Kyle Brouhard 18:52 Jonathan's work with Easter Seals Boston 21:48 What is 'Computers for Sonar?' 24:33 What about hardware with EUEFI/Secure Boot?

27:19 Donate a computer for Sonar 27:57 Gnome and MATE versions 30:28 Sonar Pi? 31:35 How to join and donate 32:28 Getting involved with Sonar 34:03 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 35:10 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We help our listeners with upgrade issues, backup suggestions, and installation issues. We also have both a 'Gone Linux' story and a 'Linux in the Wild' story. Our application pick, yEd, is for anyone who needs to make flow diagrams, process diagrams, network diagrams, etc.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In a previous episode, Troy provided us with his (and his company's) recommendations on which applications are best accepted by his Small Business customers switching to Linux. In fact, we wrote an article on the website detailing the list. Today, we thought we'd discuss some things to consider when attempting to get Linux and Open Source software adopted in your company.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: Linux and total world domination. At least in the world of super computers! During the show, the Java-based chat room crashes 5 times on Craig and he has had enough. Charles takes on the challenge, finds a new chat room, configures it, moves all the listeners to it, and has it up and running before the end of the show.

In fact, he goes from concept to fully-functional and live in about an hour. We answer a few Linux questions, solve some problems, listen to a 'gone Linux' story and a 'Linux in the wild' story as well.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Top 500 List The list: Slice and dice: • ZDNet on today’s super computers: • Lunduke in Linux.com on the super computers: • Vic’s out-of-date reference to dpkg problems: • Pete from OpenSmallBusinessSolutions.com (video tutorials) has provided our listeners with a $10 discount by using the discount code 'goinglinux'. • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 249 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #249 Computer America #75 00:15 Introduction 01:36 Tech troubles in broadcast land 01:56 New night - third Thursday 04:34 Topic: Linux and total world domination 05:51 The Linux operating system has 97% of the market 24:48 Too. 28:21 Audience says. 'This topic is boring!' 30:58 The java-based chat crashes 5 times on Craig 31:24 Mission for Charles - Find new chat software 33:10 Charles convices Craig to use IRC (yay!) 34:02 Charles starts to build it - while we are on the air!

35:16 Charles has it running 36:02 Running Portal on a super computer 36:43 Charles finishes the new chat room 37:33 The members of the existing chat room move to the new one 39:07 It works! 41:38 The new chat room runs Linux!

52:00 Vic: Upgrading 62:04 Kevin: NAS or NOT? 70:00 Fiddling with the new chat. 73:34 Tom: Partitioning problems 74:37 More chat tweaks. 79:28 The new Computer America HTML5 IRC chat room (running Linux) is LIVE! 83:02 Pete - opensmallbusinesssolutions.com - a discount code!

86:44 Walter: Microsoft-less 90:35 John: Trouble with Mint17 95:50 Greg: Linux in the wild 97:48 Englebert: Switched to Linux 100:50 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 102:45 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In this episode we discuss file synchronization, installing on EFI machines and answer your questions about backports, where to start, and more.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Sync Thing instructions: • Mint Backup: Go to step D1.2 in this tutorial. • Install Mint on EFI machine: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 248 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #248 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:03 Bill tries Spideroak 04:17 SyncThing 05:43 Dropbox is now more liberal? 06:06 OneDrive gives you more space for free 09:21 The return of Resonant Frequency 11:09 Robert: PCLinux OS issues 14:54 Richard: When to use backports 20:34 Bruce: Audio quality and other things 27:10 Craig: A question for new listeners to the podcast 31:12 Amy: Doing her part for open source, talks backups 37:27 Mark: A recommendation for Bill 39:49 Mint17 supports EFI in the installer 42:40 Computer America appearance changes 43:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 44:36 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In episode 244, Computer America 73, we discussed setting up a particular VPN (Virtual Private Network) That VPN is ProXPN, but there are many other VPN options and in this episode we talk about some of those options. We discuss some of the common settings for using a VPN on some of the most popular Linux distributions. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • GNU Gluco Control: • ProXPN on Linux: • Cinnamon PPA for Ubuntu to close: • Shutter 0.91 released: • Configuring VPN: • Fix grayed out VPN settings: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 247 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #247 Setting up a VPN on Linux 00:15 Introduction 00:41 Skype fails again!

02:42 Bill moves to Ubuntu 14.04 03:23 CQRLog 03:46 gnuGlucoControl 06:00 Bill crashed Manjaro/Arch 08:13 Sabayon does well in our upcoming review 09:59 Cinnamon Repositories Closing 14:13 What is a VPN? 15:34 Why use a VPN? 22:53 How do I set-up a VPN? 25:58 openVPN 32:31 Does using a VPN affect your connection speed 34:07 Zenmate VPN extension for Chrome 36:58 Shutter 40:34 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 41:35 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Linux on laptops, how to upgrade Linux Mint, GRUB, passwords and chapters for the podcast are all topics this month. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • simple-chapters: • Use the command line to save the list as a file named 'selections_file.txt': dpkg --get-selections >selections_file.txt Then, after you have completed the re-install, you use the command: dpkg --set-selections. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: Setting up a VPN on the new Linux Mint 17.

We discuss setting up proXPN and other VPN solutions on Mint. We review the new features of Mint 17, as presented in the Release Candidate (RC). We read listener email and Google+ community posts. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • ProXPN Linux Setup: Thanks to Ferdy at the 24x7 help desk for these instructions. No client download is necessary for Linux Mint, Ubuntu and most other versions of Linux. You do need the premium account, so use the Computer America discount code. (COMPAM) • Access your Networking settings from System Settings Manager.

• Once you click Add or the plus sign to add a new connection you will be taken to a screen which lets you setup the connection. • If you are asked to select an Interface, choose “VPN” and click Create. • Next, select the connection type. Select 'Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and click Create.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Our listeners and members of our Google Plus community have given us a list of questions to answer, and we do just that. Moving to Linux, installing Mint, storing passwords securely, and partitioning issues are just some of the topics we discuss. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] The Chrome operating system from Google is based on Linux. This unique OS runs on Chromebook hardware and has a wide variety of Apps (applications) and Extensions available in the Chrome Store.

We describe some of our favorites and provide some links to others so that you can try them for yourself. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Knightwise 'Chrome week': • Online Voice Recorder: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 241 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #242 Cross-platform Chromebook Apps and Extensions 00:15 Introduction 00:43 Bill's latest distro: CrunchBang 01:39 Vacations (sort of) 02:17 Not dead yet!

03:39 Chromebook: cross-platform apps and extensions 08:09 VNC Viewer 09:51 Chrome Remote Desktop 11:00 Text 11:42 Google Keep 13:13 Voice Recorder 17:04 CloudConvert 18:46 Google+ 20:12 Google Hangouts 22:08 LastPass 25:27 Stitcher 28:05 Feedly 28:50 Box.com 30:21 Dropbox 30:57 SnagIt 34:18 Gmail Offline 39:19 Other resources 40:12 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 41:42 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: “Everything I learned about switching from Windows to the Mac I learned from Linux.” Larry gets a new job, a new computer and a new OS for work.

Today we talk about moving from OSX to Linux -- the similarities and the differences. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • GnuTLS Bug The bug explained: According to ZDNet () you can either upgrade to the latest GnuTLS version (3.2.12) or apply the GnuTLS 2.12.x patch. • Heartbleed: Sites vulnerable to Heartbleed (openSSL): • Office on Linux: Installing MS Office using Wine, Crossover software, or Virtual Machine. Cross-platform opitons: OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Google Apps. • One mouse, one keyboard, many computers.

Synergy: • Printer driver wizard for HP users: • Canonical shuts down Ubuntu One: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 241 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #241 Computer America #72 00:15 Introduction 03:44 Larry's secret 07:22 Follow along 08:08 Topic: Everything I learned about switching from Windows to the Mac I learned from Linux 58:43 Mike: I'm spooked! 63:51 Brian: Office on Linux? 76:37 Kenneth: Attempting, unsuccessfully, to go all Linux 84:15 Open ports are a risk, even on Linux.

102:21 Kenneth: More on Office for Linux 105:30 Kelly: Printing tip for Al from 234 107:05 Ken: A tip for users of HP printers 108:25 Ken: Canonical says 'goodbye' to UbuntuOne 109:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 111:06 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill was unable to record for this episode. Larry answers listener emails, responds to posts on Google+, and provides feedback of his own. From system directories to mouse buttons to Chromebook podcasts, as always, this month's feedback touches on the things that you have said are important to you. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Many of us use Linux everyday, well the ones that have switched anyway.

But do we really know how the system works and how it is put together? We get the disk or usb key and we install it and everything just works for the most part.

So in this episode we take some time to talk about how the Linux system is put together. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: 7 Reasons To Switch To Linux In April. With Windows XP's end of life, now might be the time to make the switch to the Linux operating system. Don't buy new hardware just to continue to run Windows! Install Linux on your XP machine and extend it's life.

Of course we answer listener questions from email and the Google+ community. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Tom? What ever happened to Tom, the cohost of Going Linux from 2007-2012? Listen to find out, and to hear how you can send him a message.

This episode also includes a review of file systems, and discussions on such topics as swap space, system D, fixing Linux, and streaming music players. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • TechSNAP and BSD Now: • Mintcast on systemD • Who fixes Linux? • cmd.fm • Great little radio player: • Shuttleworth blog: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 237 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #237 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:35 Update on Tom: Listen for contact info 05:15 Door-to-Door Geek: Swap space 09:03 Andrew: File systems 09:27 EXT4 10:12 BTRFS 11:22 ZFS 12:34 FAT, FAT32 13:38 NTFS 18:06 Len: Shownotes correction 19:02 Paul: System D 24:08 John: A G+ commented about fixing Linux 26:25 Paul: Who fixes Linux? 28:33 Application pick: Great little radio player 30:26 Application pick: cmd.fm 33:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 34:29 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Steve McLaughlin (Door-To-Door Geek) is our guest.

'Door' is the owner of the Podnutz podcast network. Bill interviews Door and gets some insights on his network, a run-down on some of the shows and some inside information on how he makes his show sound so good. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Podnutz: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 236 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #236 An Interview with Door-To-Door Geek 00:15 Introduction 06:06 Bill rants: Silverlight -- WHY!? 12:38 Door-To-Door Geek 70:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 71:05 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: 'Who are the people behind Linux?' Charles reveal's Craig's past as an entertainer. Over 80% of code contributed by people who are paid for their work.

The top 10 sponsors of the Linux kernel are all corporations. “Contributions from the mobile and embedded industries continue to increase. Linaro, Samsung, and TI, for example, together contributed 4.4% of the changes in the previous version of this paper; for the period up to 3.10, they contributed almost 11% of all changes.” There is a new Linux kernel release every 70 days.

Releases are chunked into “patches” On average: 10,000 patches per release. That’s over 7 changes per hour! The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Linux Foundation Who Writes Linux 2013 Report: “Linux Kernel Development: How Fast It is Going, Who is Doing It, What They are Doing, and Who is Sponsoring It” • Stephen Cass article in IEEE Spectrum: • Linux Foundation infographic: • How to setup a 1080P HDTV as a monitor using a VGA cable: • Looking for Linux-compatible scanners or other hardware?

• Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 235 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #235 Computer America #70 00:15 Introduction 12:17 Topic: Who are the people behind Linux? 16:24 Victor: Which Linux distro is the best? 26:32 London Minute 47:32 Steve: Zorin OS is great 54:32 Craig Crossman: Nightclub singer 59:37 Tony: Monitor issues 63:36 Computer America live video 65:37 Matt: Multiple desktops 72:39 Jonathan: Northeast Linux Fest 76:55 Hunter: Gone Linux - Fedora style 78:52 Lee: Opinion on Manjaro and rolling releases 72:03 Mark: Which scanner should I get?

84:06 Another London Minute 90:49 Carlos: Additional info on swap space 98:11 Paul: Long term support vs. Community support 105:08 Jared: Show idea - Tomato and DD-WRT 109:35 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 111:12 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill's distro hopping leads him away from Linux. We discuss browser performance. Cody has gone Linux and has some advice. Rich asks about the swap space rule of thumb. Al has trouble printing. (Maybe you can help.) Kevin comments on our year end show and Kelly can't play media. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Open Dyslexic Font: • RAM and Swap partition for SSDs: • Playing media on Ubuntu: • Kelly’s blog: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 234 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #234 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:56 Bill's latest: PC-BSD 01:55 zfs vs.

Btr fs 04:21 Chrome performance issues? 07:17 Tips for improving browser performance 09:16 Cody: Gone Linux advice 12:37 Gus: Comments about software 14:55 Rich: Why is swap space 2x the amount of RAM? 22:43 Swap space with an SSD 25:22 Al: Print sharing problem 32:39 Kevin: Deserving organizations 35:29 Kelly: Media playback in Mint 16 40:17 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 41:55 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] This episode was suggested by Troy, a regular listener both of the Podcast and of the Computer America episodes. Troy is known as 'JackDeth' in the Computer America Chat room.

Troy provided the suggestion and the show notes. He did all the work for us!

Although there are other applications that could be recommended, and those other applications may be the default for your particular Linux distribution, the applications mentioned in this episode are the ones recommended by Troy and his business. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: 'Should I dual-boot Linux with Windows or Mac?' In this episode we answer these questions: What is dual-booting? Why would I want to dual-boot?

What are the alternatives? The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Dual Booting Tutorials: Introduction (audio) Advanced (audio) • Partitioning step-by-step (video) • Ubuntu dual-booting instructions: • Q&A about dual-booting with UEFI: • Swap Space explained: • Make a backup with CloneZilla: • Linux on PPC Macs: • Installing Ubuntu on a Macbook Air: • Scroogled?? MS scroogled website: The folks at howtogeek.com wrote a rebutal on behalf of the chromebooks • Simple Screen Recorder: • Dual monitor setup: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 232 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #232 Computer America #69 00:15 Introduction 02:43 Topic: Should I dual-boot Linux with Windows or Mac? 05:12 Tu: Should I try Unix, Linux or Ubuntu?

17:45 What is dual-booting? 19:26 Why would I want to dual-boot? 21:06 What are the alternatives? 27:33 Crossman: 'I find, really, no reason left to run Windows' 36:26 The cloud option 39:08 Backup, backup, backup!

40:47 What are “partitions” and do I need them? 41:25 Partitioning looks complicated. Do I really have to do it?

43:16 Is it really difficult to install Linux on a Win8 PC? 46:38 What about installing Linux on a Mac? 54:11 Uwe: Done with Linux 59:29 Tom fills us in on Zorin OS 64:16 Victor won’t get “scroogled” 85:04 Bill discovered that his new computer came with UEFI and Secure Boot, but with Secure Boot DISABLED. Ben commented 85:42 Gus provided a suggestion for screen capture 87:59 Paul has gone Linux, but is a little frustrated 94:21 John is in “virtual” trouble: 99:55 Tony is using Mint 16 and is looking for monitor help 104:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 118:38 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Robert has issues with wifi on Elementary. John wants to know about burning an ISO, Andrew asks about connecting his phone.

David asks a few questions. Hunter gets Ubuntu running using Wubi. Mel asks about Linux on a smart phone, and much much more. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In this special episode, we review Linux news, highlights and advancements for the year 2013. We even offer a few predictions for the coming 2014. We discuss some of the most promising Linux distributions, Steam OS, making money in Open Source, notable organizations and a Linux distribution that comes with its own hardware: Chrome OS. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Redhat till making money 348 million up 17% fourth quarter • Desktop differences • UEFI tutorial: • Linux Community organizations 1.

- Free Software Foundation 2. - Linux Foundation 3. -Electronic Frontier Foundation 4. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We complete our two-episode series on dual-booting by discussing how to manually partion your hard drive to prepare it for the installation of your second operating system.

To be sure, you don't need to manually partition your drive with most modern distributions of Linux. Most installers these days will make sensible partitioning decisions for you and perform the partitioning automatically. We discuss why you might want to do the work yourself, and we walk you through the process step-by-step.

Look for our upcoming screencast (glsc007) for the video version of these instructions. We are proud to introduce our new 'Hacks, tips and tweaks' segment from knightwise. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Wikipedia’s list of partitioning tools: • Partitioning Scheme • Hacks, tips and tweaks from Knightwise • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 229 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #229 Dual-booting-Advanced 00:15 Introduction 00:47 Maxx 03:44 Bill's latest OS - dual booted of course 04:49 Mint 16. 07:17 Problem 1: Skype 09:20 Problem 2: Audio default device 13:03 Manual Partitioning for dual-booting 15:36 Command line partitioning tools 18:00 Graphical partitioning tools 19:48 Based on the libparted library 20:24 Partitioners during installation 21:39 Default vs.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Skype causes issues with newer distributions. Adam tells us how to pronounce 'Ubuntu.'

More advice on Sansa devices. Al has gone Linux and Michael has seen Linux in the wild. This and much, much more. All this week on the Going Linux show! (Why does that last sentence seem familiar?) The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Brackets • Sansa MTP • ampache • WattOS • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 228 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #228 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:46 Send us feedback 01:48 Google+: Our community forums 03:06 Bill's great openSUSE adventure 03:16 Pulse audio latency fix for Skype 04:27 Steam on openSUSE 04:59 Smooth UEFI install with openSUSE 08:23 Why the switch to openSUSE?

10:33 The profit motive 12:07 Robert: How to install Software Center on Zorin 18:50 Steve: Brackets HTML Editor 23:13 Adam: It's oo-boon-too! 26:37 Israel: Ubuntu problems 32:14 Jeff: Helping Paul with Sansa 33:15 Aaron: More Sansa info 34:34 Bert: Advice for Andrew 35:43 Gus: More advice for Andrew 37:01 Richard: Sent a Windows Weekly compilation 40:06 Michael: Linux in the Wild 43:38 Al: Gone Linux 48:05 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 51:27 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Dual booting sounds like it's something difficult or scary, and it's not. Bill and Larry provide a definition and an introduction to the topic, along with why dual booting is an important topic. They also discuss examples and why it might be something that you would want to do. Oh, and we provide an overview of 'how-to' of course. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: When a Linux Distro Dies. We talk about the retirement of Puppy Linux's Barry Kauler and the announcement by SolusOS's Ikey Doherty that he can no longer continue that project. As always, we have plenty of email from listeners to both the Going Linux podcast and Larry's guest appearances on the Computer America radio show.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill and Larry discuss Open Source and 'Free' software licenses in a little more depth. This is a very deep subject, so we think we are still just scratching the surface. We do, however, discuss some examples and reasons for choosing one license over another, from both the user's perspective and the developer-distributor perspective. We underline the distinction made by the FSF regarding the GNU Public License (GPL) that its licenses are written to protect the freedoms of the software user by putting restrictions on the software developer. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Craig's new co-host is regular guest Charles Tendell, certified ethical hacker -- and Linux user! This episode is packed with surprises.

The topic is '25 Reasons to Switch to Linux' but we take a lot of conversational diversions about Linux, random Windows errors and lots more. This episode is a Skype recording of the Saturday BlogTalkRadio show rather than the regular live show. That's why it's longer and more information-packed than normal. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • 25 Reasons to Convert to Linux: • Unusual places you'll find Linux: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 223 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #223 Computer America #67 00:15 Introduction 03:43 Charles Tendell: Certified Ethical Hacker 07:41 Topic: 25 Reasons to Convert to Linux 08:53 Reasons for Nancy 12:44 1. It's free 19:28 2. It's Free 30:47 3. High quality support 37:12 4.

You are not at the mercy of the software publisher 41:52 5. Little risk of obsolescence 42:59 6. Upgrades are never forced 44:50 7. No upgrade fees 45:26 8. No onerous requirement to track licenses 47:04 9. Far superior security 48:47 10. Resistent to system crashes 51:29 11.

There are applications for almost anything 52:58 12. Each distro is unique 53:26 13. Configure Linux the way you want 53:40 14. Applications conform to industry-wide standards 54:03 15.

Linux runs faster on the same hardware 54:09 16. Linux is compatible with other OSs 54:23 17. Very high ethical standards 54:51 18. No forced hardware upgrades 54:55 19. Use Linux on almost any processor 55:06 20. Open source - no secrets 56:45 Unusual places you'll find Linux 57:24 Random Windows errors 61:33 Mike: VMWare player 68:14 John: VirtualBox 74:10 Richard: Moving to Unity 78:38 Paul: Sansa malfunction 86:18 Alfred: Printing problem 94:31 Charles Tendell on Linux Mint 98:58 Larry says 'SolusOS' but means 'Elementary OS' 102:00 Jay: Help for KYengineer 107:04 Ben: Switching Desktop Environments 110:53 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Robert suffers from the Ubuntu forums hack.

Kevin and Fuzzy provide some feedback on Open Source licenses. Emails on a new Linux website and Unetbootin. A useful tip for cross-platform mobile text messaging. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Tiger’s All About Linux website: • Pantheon on Ubuntu • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 222 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #222 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 02:02 Robert: Hacked 04:02 Kevin: Feedback on our Open Source licenses 11:54 Fuzzy: Background on the GPL 13:30 Andrew: New website about Linux 15:45 Roy: Mixed success with unetbootin 21:27 David: 'Linux in the wild' 23:00 Tip: MightyText 25:02 Pantheon 27:41 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 29:39 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] In this episode we discuss the world of Open Source Licenses. If you run Linux you have had dealings with a Open Source Project, you have heard the term License.

For a selected list of licenses, we attempt to answer: What is it? How does it affect you? What does it allow you to do or not do? We cover the basics to give you a idea what all this means.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Grayson Hamilton is Craig Crossman's co-host while Larry talks about what you can do with your Linux computer. There are lots of links in the show notes to specific Linux software applications that you will want to explore as well. As always, there are plenty of emails as well.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill and Larry answer your questions and revisit some previous topics like using Audacity, cloud storage and 'Nancy-gate.' New topics include BitTorrentSync, Own Cloud, a new 'Linux in the Wild' segment, and how to pronounce 'Drachenblut.' Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] David Perry is Craig Crossman's cohost as Larry discusses malware on Linux. David's experience as a malware expert comes in handy.

His recent adoption of 3 Raspberry Pi computers shows that he's not just a Windows guy. This is not your average CA episode. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Linux Insider Article: • RSA’s Security Blog: • NetMarketShare: • Tech Republic: • Linux Journal on Worms (not trojans) • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 218 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #218 Computer America #65 00:43 Guest co-host David Perry 05:00 Linux Malware: Hand of Thief Trojan 06:27 Definition: Trojan 16:19 Caitlin: Have bank robbery rates reduced because of cybercrime? 21:43 What can I do about the Trojan? 27:42 Protect yourself from Hand of Thief 29:29 David Perry: 'Switching to Linux will make you many hundreds of times more secure than any anti-virus software can make your Windows machine' 36:16 More on Linux malware 45:57 The Raspberry Pi 55:33 Chris: Wifi on an old Dell 60:15 Linux: faster to boot, faster to run, faster to shut down, and sharper screen image 62:13 Dave: A suggest topic for the show 65:38 Paul: Not so fast with Mint 15 68:04 David Perry gets back into Linux 70:32 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 71:27 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We've redesign the Going Linux website! It's cleaner, more modern, easier to maintain and responsive to to the smaller screens of mobile devices.

In this episode, we discuss a number of cross-platform web page editors and the decision process that lead us to choose one to replace the KompoZer editor that has served us well for over 8 years. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Wikipedia comparison: • Top ten reviews: • Cyber Librarian on KW Videoblog: • BlueGriffon: (application) (add-ons) • FLOSS Weekly 254: • theMaker: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 217 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #217 Cross-platform Web Page Editors 00:49 In our last episode. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] As expected, Nancy's request for reasons to use Linux and JALU's response have created a bit of response from our listeners.

And we hear from Nancy herself! Lord Drachenblut describes how Samba 4 makes Linux work in an Active Directory environment and suggests Zentyal Linux.

Victor has a warning about shared home partitions. Dogphlap recommends xdotool. We talk about how Microsoft seems to be intentionally making Microsoft Office tell users that standards-compliant open document formats are broken and need repair. Imagine that! Much, much more. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Customize Your Linux Desktop: • Matt's article, on Knightwise's blog, about sharing Home Partitions: • Samba 4: • Zentyal Linux Small Business Server • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 216 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #216 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 02:02 Ham Radio logging software on Debian 04:10 Change your passwords 04:34 Ubuntu forums security issues 05:21 Victor: Caution. Sharing home partitions on different distros is a bad idea!

11:37 Matt (Lord Drachenblut): Linux compatibility with Active Directory 18:22 Knightwise: Defending Nancy, and freedom without a capital “F” 25:54 Nancy: You're doing it wrong! 33:49 David: Additional feedback related to Nancy’s message 35:25 Open Source Office user interface polish 39:19 MS Office 2010 treats LibreOffice files like they are damaged 42:19 Greg: Samba 4’s free alternative to Active Directory 46:39 The difference between proprietary and open source software 50:44 Dogphlap: xdotool 53:13 Wayland vs. Mir 56:45 Thad: Licensing and working cross-platform 60:42 MS Office vs. LibreOffice: New intentional incompatibility? 64:04 Paul: Printer problems 70:00 Debian 7 71:45 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 73:27 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Cloud storage can serve as a backup or just a place for you to share stuff with other people.

We tried to pick the most popular ones in use today. This is not an exhaustive list, but should give you an idea of the landscape.

We discuss your options, compare prices and identify why each is different from the other. We even help you choose the right one for you. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Soma FM • Dropbox: • Ubuntu One: • Box.com: • SpiderOak: • SkyDrive: • Google Drive: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 215 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #215 Cloud Storage 00:15 Introduction 00:43 Cloud Storage 01:36 SomaFM.com 05:01 Online storage and how you can use it on Linux 05:56 How we use Dropbox 06:36 What is cloud storage? Why might I use it?

12:06 Share publicly as well as privately 14:57 Available storage 16:26 Dropbox 19:46 Spideroak 27:28 Ubuntu One 33:05 SkyDrive 37:38 Box.com 42:26 Google Drive 43:41 What is a 'client?' 47:16 Chromebooks 53:04 Google Drive pricing 56:30 Which one should I choose? 59:23 What's the catch? 62:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 64:48 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: Customizing your Linux desktop. We discuss the topic from episode 212 but the Computer America hosts put their own spin on things.

Of course, we discuss listener emails in hour 2. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] The fastest super computers are running the Linux operating system. Bill wants to use the newest super computer for playing Team Fortress.

We recommend distributions, help solve dual boot and wifi issues, and hear a rant. Gus and Knighwise provide configuration and software tips.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Kupfer: • Reinstall the Windows MBR: Microsoft technical article: • No installation disks?: • Hardware compatibility with Linux: • gconftool-2 must be installed for this to work. COMMAND: gconftool-2 --type Boolean --set /apps/docky-2/Docky/Items/DockyItem/ShowDockyItem False• Conky-Colors Page: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 213 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #213 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:57 Bill wants to use the newest super computer for playing Team Fortress 02:27 Gerjon provides a translation from Dutch 04:20 Knightwise: Kupfer 10:04 No9To5Blogger: Ultimate Edition and PPAs 18:01 Robert: Getting the message out 19:47 Kees: Linux in a big company? 33:20 Rene: Which Mint? 40:18 Dave: Dual booting woes 48:11 Gus: Configuration tips 51:03 Andrew: Wifi issues with an older computer 55:42 JALU: Takes issue with Nanci's attitude. 69:11 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 70:54 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill is back with an idea for a new utility. In this episode we discuss more advanced ways you can customize your Linux desktop.

From themes to system monitors to docks and from to applets to special effects, we talk about customizing the user interface of different distributions, and provide lots of links. We also discuss 7-inch and 10-inch tablet computers with Lubuntu Linux pre-installed. Not mentioned in the show is our own article:. How did we miss that? Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: How to buy Linux pre-installed. If you are buying a Mac, you buy one with the MacOS pre-installed. If you are buying a Windows PC, you buy one with Windows 8 pre-installed.

If you are buying a Chromebook, you buy one with the ChromeOS pre-installed. It only makes sense that if you buy a computer to run Linux, that you buy one with Linux pre-installed.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Making a Linux CD or DVD (video): • Installing Linux (video): • Installing applications: • System76: • ZaReason: • Emperor Linux: • Stealth: • ThinkPenguin: • Telikin: • Raspberry Pi: • Compulab: • Linux pre-loaded (including outside the US): • Point Linux: • Ultimate Edition is based on the original Ubuntu 12.04 BEFORE it had the UEFI installer. • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 211 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #211 Computer America #63 00:15 Introduction 03:28 Topic: How to buy Linux pre-installed 08:43 Richard: Tired of infection, wants to look at Linux 23:12 System76 25:33 ZaReason 28:22 Stealth 30:43 ThinkPenguin 31:13 Emperor Linux 31:28 Dell - just one model 31:48 Linux Now 32:20 Linux Emporium 32:32 Tiny Green PC 32:50 Compulab 33:21 Telikin 33:39 Rasberry Pi 35:16 Ray Technology 36:18 Would you really recommend buying Linux pre-installed? 41:06 Emails 42:02 Frank: Already moved to System76 46:44 Kevin: Making a choice to by Linux pre-installed 54:25 Robert: You are getting the message out 56:55 Rene: Distributions for Hams 62:02 Robert: Switching to Ultimate Edition 65:54 Jenni: Criticism for Larry (and for Computer America) 70:07 Year of the Linux 'cloud-top' 73:42 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 74:36 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We shouldn't be using or recommending Linux Mint? Trying Mageia, another cohost and 'Gone Linux' The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Link to Clem’s political post: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 210 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #210 Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:04 Bob: Have you checked out Mageia?

09:29 Anonymous: We shouldn't use or recommend Linux Mint 12:34 Gus: A similar question 13:06 Andy: Gone Linux 18:38 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 20:24 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: The year of the Linux desktop is here NOW! We discuss how the Chromebook and Google Chrome has made this the 'Year of the Linux desktop.' Linux has taken over, not the Windows desktop operating system, but has replaced running applications on any computer operating system with Linux-backed applications in the browser. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • InfoWorld article by Simon Phipps: • Macbook Pro Retina: 227 dpi, 2560x1600 • Chromebook Pixel: 239 dpi, 2560x1700 • Torrent Sync: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 209 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #209 Computer America #62 00:15 Introduction 03:14 Topic: The year of the Linux desktop is here now! 18:40 Chromebooks 36:30 Magnum: Misses Tom 42:02 David: Misses Tom, too 47:54 Steve: Which distro closely mimics Windows? 52:18 Andrew: Possible reasons for missing free space 57:45 Kevin: Looking for a recommendation 61:31 Daniel: Updater can't find a package 63:35 Old Macs running Linux 64:28 Recommendations for Kevin 66:01 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 68:05 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill recorded, edited and produced the reviews for this episode. He provides a high-level overview of Sabayon 11 and Open SuSE 12.3.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Screencast: • Sabayon: • Open SuSE: Episode 208 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #208 Reviews of Sabayon 11 and Open SuSE 12.3 00:15 Introduction 00:56 Bill produced this review 05:52 Sabayon 11 10:48 Open SuSE 12.3 15:45 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 17:21 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill tries Fedora with Cinnamon and discovers the true license costs for Windows. We have feedback and ramplings on show 204, and discuss more on UEFI, icons, screen resolutions and desktops. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Gnome 3 (version 3.8) now has a built-in 'classic mode'. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Tom hangs up his adjustable wrench and flies off into the sunset. Bill is promoted to cohost. A shout out to the minCast and to Linux in the Hamshack.

Bill reviews Ubuntu Studio and Steam on Linux and shares his experiences running Team Fortress. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: Safe computing with Linux. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Bill has tried the new openSuSE and has some comments about UEFI and Secure Boot.

Bill gets scolded and criticized. Listener David loses half his free space on converting ext3 to ext4 and we don't know why. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] There are many ways to personalize your Linux desktop. We describe how to do this on some of the most popular desktop environments. We cover the basics in this introductory episode. Changing the background, theme, and other things.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • An inspiration: • SolydXK: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 203 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #203 Customizing Linux-Introduction 00:15 Introduction 00:50 Engines, bolts, meteors, etc. You know the drill 02:35 Things that run Linux 05:35 Larry's 2 year old brand new laptop 07:34 SolydXK 10:03 Customizing your Linux desktop: It's about choice 14:33 Change the wallpaper 18:24 Change your theme 26:45 Icons, fonts and other things 28:27 Accessibility and magnification settings 31:33 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 33:14 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] I have said that the greatest barrier to the adoption of Linux for home computing is the lack of advertising. Back in 2009 Ken Starks produced a professional advertisement for Linux that ran on KLBJ AM radio, the Kim Komando show and elsewhere. The links to the original voice track are broken but fortunately I remastered the ad, added some background music and the result is the first link, below. Everything is Creative Commons licensed and all the attribution is on the Internet Archive where we host our files. As for print ads or advertising on a website, you may recognize some of the wording, but this fake ad copy illustrates that what the “big boys” say about their OS can apply to Linux as well.

We discuss ad copy that might have been used by the Linux Mint distribution if others hadn’t beaten them to it. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Linux Advert • Ken Starks' words • Ashrilyn's 'Jungle' • Remove DRM: • SharePod: • unetbootin: • owncloud • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 202 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #202 Computer America #60 00:15 Introduction 05:50 Topic: If Apple wrote ad copy for Linux 06:37 A Linux Ad for radio and podcasts you can use 14:13 Apple advertises UNIX 23:01 Office on Linux 28:21 What about devices? 30:02 Printers 30:49 Running Windows apps 32:03 Connect to other PCs 32:46 Easy to use 36:35 Emails 37:46 Charles: Linux in the wild 39:38 Russ: On the edge of the desert in South Africa 43:30 Eric: Shares an idea 48:56 Jeff: A software engineer's view of Linux 55:00 Steve: Using Audacity 56:53 Tim: Asks about clouds 60:05 Jay: Gone Linux 67:22 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 69:36 End.

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Knightwise submits a complaint. Bill loans his Mint laptop and doesn't get it back. Robert wants less authentication, and we receive lots of additional questions and suggestions. What great listeners we have! Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We reminisce about the old days on Going Linux.

Leading distributions, our favorite podcasts, and Linux hardware. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] LinuxTopic: 'The oddest places you'll find Linux and the 10 oddest distros.' We also discusss Larry's upcoming 5 year anniversary of appearing on Computer America and Steam on Linux. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Winehq: • Julie Bort’s NetworkWorld slide show from 2010: • 10 Exotic Linux distributions: • Wikipedia on Embedded Linux: • DansGuardian web site: • Linux For Devices: • Ouya gaming console built on Android: • Raspberry Pi - A computer for $25?

Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Lots of voice mail this month. Knightwise explains ogg on iOS, Richard Roocroft provides a review of NASLite, Mark needs a zoom tool and David wants an Audacity tutorial. Scott finds something Linux can do that Windows and Mac cannot. Gary has gone Linux! The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Screencast: Using Audacity To Edit Multi-Track Audio • Open Xange: • 2007 Vixta review by Linux.com: • OpenXange Home Page. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] We discuss audio files on Linux in a more in-depth way.

We define 'compression', 'formats', 'codecs' and 'wrappers' and describe the differences. We also talk about the 'best' formats to use on various media players. The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Comparison of container formats: • Comparison of audio codecs: • Audio format compatiblity on video players: • Audio format comparison: • Frequency of hearing for humans: • Vorbis FAQ: • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 197 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #197 Audio Files-Advanced 00:15 Introduction 00:51 Bill's audio book adventure 08:59 Converting formats 12:56 Audio compression 18:05 Audio formats vs. Codecs 20:07 Containers or wrappers 23:58 4 common formats 24:21 ogg 26:24 mp3 26:49 wma 29:45 flac 30:11 Our recommendation 31:33 The best file formats for audio books 36:01 Audio tools for Linux 38:46 Formats for Android phones 39:44 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 44:55 End. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] Topic: 'Why I choose Linux'.

• Choice (choose the distribution that’s right for you. Download: [] [] play now: [] review this episode: [] [] You, like Larry, may have decided to upgrade your existing PC and not to buy a new Linux ultrabook with a super-fast solid-state drive.

When installing a solid-state drive (SSD) in your Linux machine, there are several things you will need to do to optimize Linux to get the best performance from the drive. We detail the we have discovered for making SSDs work best under Linux. • Enable the TRIM command to clean up garbage on the drive. • Stop the system from recording every time files are accessed.

• Use RAM instead of the SSD drive for storing temp and log files. • Swap more to RAM instead of the SSD. • Prioritize 'reads' over 'writes'.

• Theme music provided by Mark Blasco The following resources are mentioned in this episode: • Article: • • • • • • • • • Theme music provided by Mark Blasco Episode 195 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux 00:15 Introduction 00:45 Happy 2013 01:21 How I came to install an SSD on a 2 year old noteook 02:25 ZaReason's UltraLap 430 beats the competition 02:57 System76 Lemur Ultra is the runner up 03:15 Why upgrade vs. 04:59 Researching SSD drives on Linux 05:52 5 Tweaks to optimize your Linux system for a solid-state drive 07:06 Edit fstab to enable TRIM and limit writes to the SSD 09:58 Reduce swappiness 12:00 Edit GRUB to prioritize 'reads' over 'writes' 15:05 SSD makes an HP dm4 into a fast-booting, high-performance dream machine 15:50 goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, feedback, listen, subscribe 17:34 End.