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 an account to making your first contribution to a project. This powerful combination of tools is fundamental for software development, but it's also incredibly useful for tracking changes in any set of files, from manuscripts to research data. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux · New Users Guide to Github 01:16 Bill moves to Manjaro with KDE 02:21 Larry uses the Mint Cinnamon upgrade path to Release 22.2 (Zara) 03:45 Bill helps a friend with advertising in Windows 11's Solitaire game! 12:48 Welcome to the world of version control 13:48 What is Git? 15:14 So, what is GitHub? 18:12 Key benefits for a new user 21:59 Open Source alternatives 23:25 Starting to use GitHub 25:53 GitHub Desktop for Linux 28:47 AI Disclaimer 30:16 Picks: Micro and GitHub Desktop 32:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen,

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Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github is an episode from Going Linux by Larry Bushey.

This episode is 33:19 long.

This episode was published on Sep 20, 2025.

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