Going Linux

Bill is still on Manjaro! The Ubuntu MATE Guide is now available online. We answer questions about MeWe, dual booting, fresh install, replacing a sheet feed scanner, System76, Crossover, and LibreOffice spell check. Episode 395 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #395 · Listener Feedback 01:09 Ubuntu MATE Guide available online 03:34 Bill pauses his distrohopping, explores Vivaldi browser on Manjaro 06:49 Daniel: Help with MeWe and screen reader 08:55 George: Thank you 09:38 George: Dual booting for Mike 16:06 Nathan: Fresh Install 21:24 David: Replacing a sheet feed scanner 25:46 Reid: System76 and Thinkpads 31:25 David: Manjaro and Crossover 33:51 Tim: LibreOffice spellcheck not working on Manjaro on Pinebook Pro 35:56 Next episode 37:07 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 38:16 End

Bill searches for a non-Debian-based distribution that is suitable for Linux newcomers. He finds one in Manjaro! Episode 394 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #394 · Manjaro Linux Overview 01:51 Rolling release 04:02 An Arch-based distribution for new Linux users 05:46 Windows vs. Manjaro on Dell Latitude 5450 10:13 Performance comparison after installation 13:09 The promise of perpetual upgrades 13:59 Installing Manjaro 14:44 The updates 16:56 Compared with other distros best for new Linux users 17:37 Default browser (Midori) 19:12 Manjaro Hello (Welcome) 21:30 Obtaining and installing software 24:12 Universal package format support 27:57 The community support 29:49 Manjaro: New user distro 32:25 A note on hybrid graphics 35:20 Overall: 'Thumbs up' 38:04 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe

Bill resists distrohopping, Robert is happy with Mint, Jeremy comes back, and we get advice on ThinkPad, reasons to leave Windows advice on office suites, and much muck more! Episode 393 Time Stamps 00.00 Going Linux #393 · Listener Feedback 00:53 Distrohopping 03:33 About donations 05:37 Robert: Happy with Linux Mint 08:31 Samuel: Advice on buying a ThinkPad 11:00 David: DejaDup - Another reason to leave Windows 14:17 Gus: Offers to contribute an episode 15:39 Highlander: COVID 19 scammers 19:28 Glen: Ubuntu Mate launch-bar on two screens 21:25 Mike: Dual boot Windows 10 with Ubuntu MATE 20.04 29:57 George: Libre vs. Open and about DRM-protected WMA 38:18 JackDeth: Linux FX10 40:49 Jeremy comes back 42:35 Daniel: Final word on Ubuntu 20.04 43:41 Frank: Belated feedback 44:32 David: Insignificant issue 49:58 Steven: About the Ubuntu MATE 20.04 book

Once upon a time, there were Linux distributions that focused on the needs of computer users with disabilities. Today's Ubuntu MATE does the best job of any modern desktop Linux at including the broadest out-of-the-box implementation of accessibility software. This is particularly valuable because Windows does not and the "officially supported" software applications for Windows that are focused on accessibility are also extremely expensive. Episode 392 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux 01:22 Once upon a time, there were distributions focused on accessibility. 01:49 Jaws screen reader for Windows is very expensive 03:47 Vinux 05:15 Vinux is a dormant project 05:36 Sonar GNU/Linux 06:08 Sonar is discontinued but deserves recongnition for its contributions 08:04 Ubuntu MATE comes closest to what Sonar attempted 08:40 What accessiblity/assistive/adaptive software is included with Ubuntu MATE? 08:47 Accessi

The voice mail line gets some use. Bill has some distro and podcast recommendations for exploration during isolation. We help with some issues and we highlight an embarassing mistake. Episode 391 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #391 · Listener Feedback 00:55 Bill participates in Ubuntu 20.04 test week 02:24 Testing colors other than green 03:23 Ubuntu DDE 05:38 Arco is a no-go for new users 10:05 Background noise generator 11:16 Nofications: Do Not Disturb mode 12:01 Bill's list of podcasts for sheltering at home 14:18 Vic: More workflow topics, hardware compatibility, LHS 23:26 Mike: Converting audio files from WMA 27:27 Ralph: Educational content for charitable organization 30:27 Labdoo 31:02 David: An OpenOffice update and a question 34:13 Highlander: Installing apps on live Kali Linux 36:18 Adrian: A Solus on a 2011 Macbook Pro 38:11 JackDeth: Colors and themes

Windows 7 has reached the end of its life. It will no longer receive security updates and Microsoft's technical support will stop. Running an out-of-date OS can have serious potential risks, and if you're using Windows 7 connected to the Internet, you will have a problem. Fortunately, there are two simple solutions. Episode 390 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #390 · Replacing Windows 7 00:56 Bill's been redoing his whole machine with Makulu 06:17 Larry is sheltered in place with a paint brush 07:32 Ubuntu MATE website makeover 08:45 20.04 documentation 10:10 Ubuntu MATE fixes the Windows 7 Blues 12:30 Window 7 has reached the end of its life 12:59 Running an out of date operating system has serious risks 13:48 Why to install Ubuntu MATE to replace Windows 7 14:43 It's modern and full-featured 15:29 No compromise on Apps 15:57 Web browser 17:10 Office suite 19:10 Audio streamer/player s

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

Rocco (BigDaddyLinux) Interviews Larry on Episode 39 of the Linux Spotlight. Episode 388 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #388 · Linux Spotlight Interview 01:55 Linux Spotlight episode 39 03:11 Who is Larry Bushey? 04:00 What do you do for a day job? 04:47 Do you have any other hobbies outside of Linux? 07:13 Are your family and your friends receptive to Linux? 09:24 When was the first time you used a computer and what was it? 11:02 Have you always been into technology? 17:46 Where and when was the first time you heard the word Linux? 19:04 What is it that intrigued you about Linux? 19:59 What was the first distro you tried? 22:29 What are the good and bad things you see about Linux at first? 24:09 Did you stay with Linux right away or did you switch back to Windows? 32:38 What about distro hopping? 35:39 What made you start writing tutorials and books? 41:40 Different people lear

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

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

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

In our annual review of the previous year we discuss Larry's books on Ubuntu MATE, Microsoft's transformation into an open source company, the distros we've tried, and predictions for 2020. We read a couple of emails from listeners and recommend podcasts and Linux applications. Episode 384 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #384 · 2019 Year In Review 01:12 Upgrade your computer. Ubuntu MATE is the alternative to Windows 7. 03:53 Bill's latest distro hop: KDE Neon, Linux Mint 19.03 07:17 Running Firefox and not using Chrome 08:39 No ZFS in the Linux Kernel 09:11 Microsoft: 400 million insecure Win 7 users should just buy a new computer 10:20 Going Linux: 400 million Win 7 users should keep their computer and upgrade to a secure Linux 11:52 2019: The year of distro hopping 14:36 Our favorite distros 17:12 Topics we discussed in 2019 20:13 Our 2020 predictions 27:33 Tech community in 2019 30:12 Ope

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our first giveaway. In this episode: hidden gems, Banshee abandoned, FreeOffice issues, back to Ubuntu MATE for accessibility, and NTP and hardware clock. Episode 377 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #377 · Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 01:54 Going Linux Giveaway 07:50 James: Hidden Gems 09:05 Liferea to replace gPodder 09:45 Media Players 14:02 Geneology 15:18 Project Management 17:09 George: Banshee support 18:14 David: FreeOffice issues 22:09 George: 25,000 points 24:09 Michael: Moving back to Ubuntu MATE 28:23 Greg: Computer clock solution 32:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 33:27 End

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