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Going Linux #082 - Computer America #19
Going Linux #082 - Computer America #19
Have you heard? There's a new version of our favorite OS being released this month!Episode 82 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #082 - Computer America #19
00:16 Introduction
01:51 Hello and welcome!
03:27 Battlestar Gallactica
06:08 Have you heard about the new OS (not Windows 7)
07:47 Does the Linux kernel get upgraded with a distribution upgrade?
10:05 Definition: Linux distribution
13:44 Intentional or conicidence? New releases Windows and Linux in same month
14:34 Microsoft considers Linux a serious competitor, contributes to Linux code base
16:49 Isn't software from a single source better? How do I know Linux software will work?
20:52 Lester: Switched to Linux. Should I upgrade right away?
27:18 Will things disappear after the upgrade? What about my preferences?
36:57 Scott: 32-bit or 64-bit Linux. Which is better?
45:41 John: Fresh install or upgrade. Which should I do?
50:23 Tim: Logitech keyboard and mouse work great! What will I do with PC Tools?
52:56 Mark: Epson Workforce 600 Printer. Drivers?
60:54 Media/podcatching software to sync with my media player
65:05 James: Reviews Ubuntu Linux version 9.10, Karmic Koala
66:39 Open Source development let's you follow the fixing of bugs -- and contribute!
68:04 Mark: Comments on the cost of converting to Linux. It has saved him time and money!
70:54 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux
75:58 End