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Going Linux #079 - Computer America #18
Going Linux #079 - Computer America #18
Is Linux really more secure than Windows? We help a caller with a printer issue. Larry and Carey square off without getting into an argument. Larry shows his drumming talent.Episode 79 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #079 - Computer America #18
00:16 Introduction
01:46 Movies - Not!
03:03 Fourth Tuesday this month
04:30 Is Linux really more secure than Windows?
06:40 Caller John: Looking for driver for a Lexmark X75 all-in-one printer
12:57 Determine your printer's Linux compatibility
16:57 Larry plays the drums
18:48 Who is responsible for developing printer drivers for Linux?
19:50 Multi-function printer drivers are complex under Windows, Mac and Linux
22:45 Larry calls for hardware manufacturers to publicize, rather than hide, their Linux compatibility
26:44 Which printer manufacturers are most Linux-friendly
29:53 Larry gets a little fancy with the drums
31:41 A company with the initials HP is most Linux compatible
34:46 Daniel: Doesn't agree that Linux will get attacked when it gets more popular
38:43 Windows leaves fighting viruses to antimalware
41:11 Is computer security just a matter for computer users to implement?
44:44 Using Linux does not prevent all users from getting infected
47:40 More fancy drumming
48:47 60,000 new Windows threats per day
51:08 Attachments in e-mail: Linux users have to explicitly give files permission to run
53:24 Windows users must use antivus and anti spyware, and practice "safe computing"
55:33 Linux is designed to prevent infection, and to minimize damage if it happens.
58:15 Drumming one-handed
59:24 Does the better security in Linux make it more difficult to use?
61:01 The security vs. ease-of-use trade-off with ANY operating system
62:54 Linux repositores all but eliminate the need to download software from third party sites
66:35 John: Why does Ubuntu Linux warn me about viruses in JPEG files if it is more secure?
68:18 Now the drumming technique is just getting ridiculous
69:40 iTunes, goinglinux.com, @goinglinux
73:23 End