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Going Linux

Larry Bushey

Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating sy...

Episodes

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Going Linux #482 · Listener Feedback

00:00 Going Linux #482 · Listener Feedback 01:21 Bill's new amateur radio tech 03:14 The search for 'chirp' software to program the tech 06:...

60:39Oct 19, 2026

Going Linux #481 · Linux and Open Source Back-to-Basics

00:00 Going Linux #481 · Linux and Open Source Back-to-Basics 02:04 Open Source News 05:34 LightDM 1.33 Release 07:42 Rust-Coreutils Progres...

40:28Aug 27, 2026

Going Linux #480 · Listener Feedback

00:00 Going Linux #480 · Listener Feedback 01:21 Update on Linux with hearing aids 02:34 Feedback on the future direction of the Going Linux...

inuxAug 8, 2026

Going Linux #479 · Asking your opinion on the future

00:00 Going Linux #479 · Asking your opinion on the future 01:29 Bill's CachyOS is still running well 01:46 Linux and amateur radio 03:53 Co...

25:31Jul 19, 2026

Going Linux #468 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1

Today, we're tackling a question we hear a lot: "How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?" It's a great question, and the...

36:35Jun 6, 2026

Going Linux #478 · Listener Feedback - plus hearing aids support on Linux

00:00 Going Linux #478 · Listener Feedback - plus hearing aids support on Linux 01:53 Bill and Larry have NOT distro hopped (yet) 02:17 Ubun...

ubscrMay 24, 2026

Going Linux #477 · CachyOS

00:00 Going Linux #477 · CachyOS 01:14 Bill switches to CachyOS 01:54 Larry has not switched from Linux Mint Cinnamon 02:36 What impressed B...

39:58Mar 19, 2026

Going Linux #476 · Encryption - Introduction

This episode is an introductory guide to the fundamentals of encryption. We define essential terminology such as plaintext, ciphertext, and...

ubscrMar 7, 2026

Going Linux #475 · Listener Feedback

Listeners (JackDeth, Pierre, Stefan, Frank) provided extensive feedback on audio quality and format preferences including detailed discussio...

43:50Feb 7, 2026

Going Linux #474 · Bluetooth Devices

Bill is still running Manjaro with KDE. Larry is in a new location. Getting your wireless gear to play nice with Linux. Definition: Bluetoot...

18:57Dec 28, 2025

Going Linux #473 · Listener Feedback

Bill and Larry both break things. Questions for the listener: In addition to MP3, should we have a second feed? If so, should it be OGG, FLA...

60:32Nov 12, 2025

Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github

Welcome to the world of version control with Git and GitHub! We will walk you through the essential steps to get you started, from creating...

33:19Sep 20, 2025

Going Linux #471 · Listener Feedback

Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?) Non-Windows computer does not track is the best? Tuxedo, System76, Framework, D...

44:44Sep 8, 2025

Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2

Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system...

38:00Aug 20, 2025

Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback

Bill tries ZFS. Our topics: Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch t...

62:55Jul 8, 2025

Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback

We discuss Ubuntu Cinnamon vs. Linux Mint Cinnamon. Our feedback includes supporting open source, about Fedora, backup solutions, office sui...

36:35Apr 29, 2025

Going Linux #466 · Using Linux to get things done in Work and School (Office Suites)

Bill distro hops. Larry considers a distro hop. Bill fixes his problem with Snap packages. Larry fixes his app probles. Is using AI cheating...

59:36Apr 9, 2025

Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback

Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback 01:35 Bill can breathe again 07:40 Reid: About the Lemur Pro 11:39 George fro...

59:11Mar 26, 2025

Going Linux #464 · 2024 Year End Review

Bill commits to running MX Linux for a year and has issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discuss Linux drivers, the Cosmic desktop, Wayland...

77:55Feb 24, 2025

Going Linux #463 · Top 5 Myths About Linux

Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Window...

53:60Dec 20, 2024