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Going Linux #073 - Listener Feedback
Going Linux #073 - Listener Feedback
We express our opinion on netbooks, Google Chrome and the "commoditization" of operating systems. We revamp the intro, help with desktop freezes and slow browsers, and relay listener tips. Andrew writes a song mixed with clips of Larry's voice from the podcast.Episode 73 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #073 - Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:14 Tom prepares to go wireless
01:45 Kyle: Asks for our opinion on the netbook market
04:50 Google's Chrome Operating System is based on Linux
06:35 Tom rants about netbook operating systems
08:07 Larry thinks computer operating systems are becoming a commodity
10:37 James: Your intro is too long and slow! (We changed it for him.)
12:46 Stan: Don't you have to backup the hidden Linux folders, too?
16:56 Zeb: Life cycle is another difference between free and commercial versions of Linux.
17:34 Martin: Suggests additional desktop sharing apps that work with Linux
21:24 Developers, we want apps named T0m and Larieeee. ;-)
22:21 Martin: Intel video driver on Dell Latitude 5500 gives desktop freezes.
26:14 Mark from Lanzarote: Tip - drag a file from Nautilus to a terminal to get the path right
30:00 Tom suggests: Drag from Firefox to a folder to download a file.
31:47 Mark: What is that mini-window thing in KDE called? Is it in Gnome? It's a task switcher.
32:36 Use Alt+Tab to switch tasks. Use simple-ccsm to assign the Shift Switcher (Cover) setting.
35:43 Emily: Firefox is slow. Even slower since upgrading to 3.5.
36:44 It's your Stumble Upon add-on that is causing your browser to be sluggish!
40:00 Reminiscence of the old days of 300 baud modems and all night downloads.
40:43 Brian: I have failed to be able to install Kubuntu. Bad technology is at fault.
43:26 Andrew mixes our podcast into a song about Linux - "I Love Penguins"
45:43 Tom is loaded for bear!
46:20 goinglinux.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
47:45 I Love Penguins
53:14 End