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Going Linux

by Larry Bushey and Bill Smith
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  • Going Linux #482 · Listener Feedback

    October 19, 2026

    In this listener feedback episode, Larry and Bill review detailed community responses regarding the podcast's format, release schedule, and technical depth. Listeners share personal experiences with Linux distros, system recovery, hearing…

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

    August 27, 2026

    In this new format episode, Larry and Bill discuss rising Linux desktop market share, community-maintained LightDM, and rewriting terminal tools in Rust. They recommend user-friendly starter distributions like Linux Mint, Zorin, TUXEDO…

  • Going Linux #480 · Listener Feedback

    August 8, 2026

    Larry and Bill get some answers to the questions they asked about the current release frequency, episode length, and topics that meet user needs. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #480 · Listener Feedback 01:21 Update on Linux…

  • Going Linux #479 · Asking your opinion on the future

    July 19, 2026

    Larry and Bill invite listener feedback to shape the future of Going Linux. They question if their current release frequency, episode length, and topics meet user needs. They aim to refine the show’s format while remaining dedicated…

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

    June 6, 2026

    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 answer is often simpler than you might think. One of the easiest ways is to use a USB drive…

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

    May 24, 2026

    In this episode hosts Larry and Bill focus on listener feedback regarding podcast formats, encryption, and the role of open-source software in accessibility. - Listeners David and Stephan express a preference for maintaining the podcast…

  • Going Linux #477 · CachyOS

    March 19, 2026

    In this episode we explore CachyOS, an Arch-based distribution that prioritizes high performance and system responsiveness. Unlike fixed-release systems like Ubuntu, CachyOS utilizes a rolling release model, providing continuous updates to…

  • Going Linux #476 · Encryption - Introduction

    March 7, 2026

    This episode is an introductory guide to the fundamentals of encryption. We define essential terminology such as plaintext, ciphertext, and algorithms while distinguishing between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography. Beyond basic…

  • Going Linux #475 · Listener Feedback

    February 7, 2026

    Listeners (JackDeth, Pierre, Stefan, Frank) provided extensive feedback on audio quality and format preferences including detailed discussions of mp3, flac, opus, and ogg formats. Gus shared thoughts on audio production using Linux. We…

  • Going Linux #474 · Bluetooth Devices

    December 28, 2025

    Bill is still running Manjaro with KDE. Larry is in a new location. Getting your wireless gear to play nice with Linux. Definition: Bluetooth. The graphical method, the command line method. The need to use the more advanced command line…

  • Going Linux #473 · Listener Feedback

    November 12, 2025

    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, FLAC, OPUS, or something else? Suggestions for Solitaire, website upgrades, community comments…

  • Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github

    September 20, 2025

    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…

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About the show

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 system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.