Linux For The Rest Of Us #82 – It's An Operating System

Direct MP3 Download: Linux For The Rest Of Us #82 – It's An Operating System


A Linux podcast for anyone even remotely interested in Linux! With Steve McLaughlin, the Door to Door Geek.

Episode 82 Show Notes

 

[06:19] Basic Basic

Time sensitive Freedom…. what is that?

(http://feeds.feedburner.com/frostcast)

(http://feeds.feedburner.com/frostcastogg)

 

[15:28] Again, blow your mind – GNU/Linux Distribution Timeline.

(http://futurist.se/gldt/)

 

[21:36] Thanks Uncle Al.

(http://www.unixmen.com/improve-your-singing-piano-guitar-skills-with-performous/)

(http://www.unixmen.com/category/gaming-on-linux/)

 

[23:39] GOW – GNU tools on Windows.

(https://github.com/bmatzelle/gow/wiki/executables_list)

 

[27:50] Linux In The Show – Linux In The Shell aims to explore the use of many commands a user can run in the Bash Shell. Tutorials include a write up with examples, an audio component about the write up, and a video component to demonstrate the usage of the command.

(https://plus.google.com/114436538614436758472/posts)

(http://www.linuxintheshell.org/2012/03/15/episode-002-tr/)

 

[30:30] New Wine – The Wine development release 1.5.0 is now available.

(http://www.winehq.org/)

 

[32:18] Thanks InfoLookup.

A Complete Fstab Guide – Wherever you stand on your linux learning curve, you will have to deal with fstab one day or the other. Fstab file is edited to configure filesystems. The process is really easier if you are well versed with fstab file.

(http://www.linuxstall.com/fstab/)

 

[35:59] Codeweavers Launches Crossover Xi The Complete Package For Mac And Linux Users Seeking To Run Windows Software – Seeking simplification in an increasingly complicated world, CodeWeavers, Inc. announced today the release of its new software CrossOver XI. In one package, CrossOver XI enables all Mac and Linux PC users the ability run Windows software and games without the need for a Windows operating system license.

(http://wine-reviews.net/wine-reviews/news/codeweavers-launches-crossover-xi-the-complete-package-for-mac-and-linux-users-seeking-to-run-windows-software.html)

 

[39:14] Open source at the movies – Many of the visual effects you see on the big screen are created with commercial tools, but open source is asserting itself post production.

(http://www.cio.com.au/article/414817/)

 

[44:16] From Zero to OpenVPN in 30 Minutes – Workers today are more mobile than ever, so providing a secure link to your network for remote workers is crucial. Luckily, it’s also free and easy with OpenVPN.

(http://olex.openlogic.com/wazi/2012/from-zero-to-openvpn-in-30-minutes/)

 

[47:22] Install Drivers For More Than 2000 HP Printer Models Using HPLIP – Ubuntu – If you find difficulties installing HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) under Ubuntu, then this tutorial will be very useful for you. The latest version of HPLIP (3.12.2) provide support for about 2080 HP printer models.

(http://www.upubuntu.com/2012/03/install-drivers-for-more-than-2000-hp.html)

 

[54:40] An Easy Step-by-Step to Installing and Running Roundcube Webmail on Ubuntu/Linux – RoundCube Webmail is a free and open source Webmail with browser-based multilingual IMAP client packed with plenty of AJAX goodness. RoundCube Webmail comes with an application-like user interface and provides full functionality you expect from an email client, address book, folder manipulation, including MIME support, message searching and spell checking.

(http://ubuntuportal.com/an-easy-step-by-step-to-installing-and-running-roundcube-webmail-on-ubuntu-linux-mint/)

 

[56:58] Shoutout To BlackHammer

7 More of the Best Free Linux Task Management Tools – Task management tools are a branch of computer software which enable users to create a list of tasks to be completed. This list is sometimes known as a to-do list or things-to-do.

(http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20120211105541825/TaskManagementTools.html)

 

[59:33] Run a game (or anything) in a new X-Screen.

(http://forum.linuxbasix.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=938)

 

[1:05:35] Pwn2Own 2012: Google Chrome browser sandbox first to fall – At last year’s CanSecWest Pwn2Own hacker contest, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox were the only browsers left standing. This year, Chrome was the first to fall, thanks to an impressive exploit from a team of French hackers.

(http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2012-google-chrome-browser-sandbox-first-to-fall/10588)

 

[1:06:54] Adobe Tells Linux Users to Switch to Google Chrome for Flash Player Support – Adobe informed its user base this month that it will stop offering stand-alone downloads of Flash Player for the open-source operating system following the release of version 11.2. The software company has recommended its users switch over to Google Chrome to continue receiving updates for Flash Player.

(http://www.theinfoboom.com/articles/adobe-tells-linux-users-to-switch-to-google-chrome-for-flash-player-support/)

 

[1:09:10] EMAILS

 

 

To send a voicemail call 707-6PODNUT (707-6763688)

Watch LFTROU live every Tuesday night at 09:00pm EST

Podnutz.TV – For the live shows
(http://www.podnutz.tv/)

To support Podnutz please use the following links, and remember you don’t pay any extra for using the links !

 

Podnutz Amazon link (http://www.podnutz.com/amazon)

Podnutz Newegg link (http://www.podnutz.com/newegg)

Podnutz Ebay (http://www.podnutz.com/ebay)

Podnutz Deals (http://www.podnutz.com/deals)

Podnutz Clothing (http://www.podnutz.com/clothing)