
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...
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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...

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...

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Bill continues hopping. Larry upgrades the kernel. Listener Reid gets a Lemur, we get feedback on Networking and our theme, and a noise comp...

Bill updates us on his distro hopping adventures and reviews 7 distros. We discuss getting connected to the internet, connecting your hardwa...

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Three lightweight Linux distributions to try. The idea for this show comes from our longtime minion, Bhikhu who during the last listener fee...

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We've talked about the applications that are provided with Linux. Now let's talk about some of the utilities that are provided out of the bo...

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