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Hosted by Larry Bushey and Bill Smith · technology · EN-US
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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOnce 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.
Going Linux is hosted by Larry Bushey and Bill Smith. The show has published 183 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Going Linux #482 · Listener Feedback" (19 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Going Linux #481 · Linux and Open Source Back-to-Basics" (27 August 2026, 40 minutes), and "Going Linux #480 · Listener Feedback" (8 August 2026).
Going Linux publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 183 episodes.
Booking probability for Going Linux is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Going Linux requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Going Linux's contact route on record: verified email.
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Larry Bushey and Bill Smith hosts Going Linux, a technology podcast with 183 episodes published.
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?) Non-Windows computer does not track is the best? Tuxedo, System76, Framework, Dell XPS Series, some Lenovo Thinkpads, Linux Certified, Entroware More emails...
Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But...
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Bill tries ZFS. Our topics: Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch to Linux, Linux on Chromebooks, CD ripping, Cosmic Desktop Environment, Pivot...
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We discuss Ubuntu Cinnamon vs. Linux Mint Cinnamon. Our feedback includes supporting open source, about Fedora, backup solutions, office suites, switching from Zorin to MATE, and 'What's wrong with the world?'. Episode...
Bill distro hops. Larry considers a distro hop. Bill fixes his problem with Snap packages. Larry fixes his app probles. Is using AI cheating? We discuss what you get with these office suites: LibreOffice, WPS Offce...
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Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #465 · Listener Feedback 01:35 Bill can breathe again 07:40 Reid: About the Lemur Pro 11:39 George from Tulsa: Learning the lesson again - buy hardware with Linux pre-installed...
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Bill commits to running MX Linux for a year and has issues with Ubuntu based distros. We discuss Linux drivers, the Cosmic desktop, Wayland display manager, gaming on Linux and much, much more. Episode Time Stamps 00:00...
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Millions of computer users are already using or preparing to switch to Linux because soon, their computers won't be able to cope with Windows, and they cannot afford to upgrade their hardware. Linux is not just their...
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