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Going Linux #072 - Computer America #16
Going Linux #072 - Computer America #16
Lost bus lane fines due to Conficker Worm infestation at city hall: $70,000... Consulting fees paid to Microsoft to fix the problem: $975,000... Listening to arguments about the high cost of ownership of Linux: Priceless! Larry is on Computer America early this month.Episode 72 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #072 - Computer America #16
00:15 Introduction
01:50 The "How was your weekend" segment
03:04 Why the schedule change?
08:00 866-606-TALK live@computeramerica.com
09:24 Linux is a free operating system. You can also pay for support, or purchase CDs.
10:50 Microsoft pushes the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) argument against Linux, but you have similar costs with ANY operating system
13:50 When you pay for Linux you get someone to call for support and perhaps some additional utilities
15:30 Definition: "Linux distribution"
17:32 Use a LiveCD to try a distribution before you install it on you computer
18:40 Where to find a Linux distribution to try for home or business
22:13 Purchasing Linux support for the Corporate environment
24:00 Does it make sense for a business to pay for Linux?
26:30 Does it make sense to pay for Linux at home?
28:40 Wade: Are there terminal services for Linux? Can I run proprietary software under Linux?
32:50 Listeners request new segments on Computer America
36:04 James: The advice you gave a caller in the last show, about reinstalling, was wrong!
40:28 John: I am that guy who called! No harm done.
42:32 Restoring Windows boot loader after uninstalling Linux
43:30 What to do before attempting to install software that requires you to compile it from sourcecode.
46:20 Computer America contest winners
48:00 Chat room participant downloaded a Linux ISO, burned the LiveCD and was running Fedora in 45 minutes.
49:00 Troy: Wireless on an inherited T41 doesn't work!
53:20 John: Tablet PC works perfectly with SuSE. Has display resolution trouble after deciding to try Ubuntu.
60:10 Sometimes people make their own trouble... especially the geeks who like to experiment!
63:18 For the "normal" user who doesn't want to experiment, Linux just works.
65:40 ComputerWorldUK article highlights the *real* TCO advantage of Linux... no lost productivity or expense involved in fighting malware!
67:30 Check out our screencast on how to burn a Linux CD
70:49 End