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A podcast for the new linux user.
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Available Episodes (103)
In this, the last Linux Reality episode: I bring back some old audio clips, fire up one last listener tip, play a bunch of audio comments, and then take a few minutes to say thanks....
In this episode: I take a few minutes to revisit The Slackware Linux Project, and discuss some of the great resources available to Slackware users, such as the LinuxQuestions.org Slackware...
In this episode: a generalized discussion of shell scripts with some basic examples of how they can be useful. Here are some additional resources: online slide presentation; Shell...
In this episode: an overview of a few games for adults and kids alike that work great in Linux: Quake 2, Quake 3, OpenArena, Unreal Tournament, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, FreeCiv,...
In this episode: I take a few minutes to talk about the last two years of Linux Reality, and also announce the upcoming end of the show. There will be a few more episodes of good
In this episode: three Listener Tips, three audio feedbacks, and tons and tons of email.
Extra notes: the link to Martys script is here.
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In this guest episode: Charles Olsen discusses various applications and tools for writers that are available in Linux.
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In this episode: an interview with author Nathan Lowell, in which we discuss his four science fiction novels, Quarter Share, Half Share, Full Share, and South Coast, technology, artists...
In this guest episode: Klaatu, from The Bad Apples podcast, returns and provides a great overview and explanation of the digital audio workstation application, Ardour.
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In this episode: welcome to 2008; great audiobooks by Nathan Lowell, including Quarter Share, Half Share, Full Share, and South Coast, all available at Podiobooks.com; Hacker Public...
In this episode: a recap of the past year and my thanks to you for a great 2007; two audio Listener Tips; audio and email listener feedback; a special treat at the end.
Ill be back...
In this episode: an interview with Paul Asadoorian and Larry Pesce of the Pauldotcom Security Weekly Podcast in which we discuss a variety of issues related to Linux and security;
In this mini-episode: a short discussion of the 2007 Project Donation Page and a request that, in the spirit of the holidays, Linux Reality listeners consider making a small donation...
In this episode: an interview with Cory Jaeger, Network Manager at D.C. Everest School District about Linux and open source software in education; three audio Listener Tips, one on...
In this episode: the Cowon D2; 2007 Project Donations; a Listener Tip on finding your public ip address; lots of listener email feedback.
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In this episode: a new Linux podcast called Linux Basement; a discussion of various fun command line topics, including how to use a different interactive shell, such as Zsh (more information...
In this shortened episode: a brief discussion of my upgrades and installs of the newest release of Ubuntu Linux, 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon; Listener Tip on the bash shells double-exclamation...
In this guest episode: Part 2 of Richard Querins discussion of Inkscape; a Listener Tip on dmidecode; audio and email listener feedback.
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In this guest episode: a new old toy in my household; rootbsd.net, a provider of FreeBSD-based Virtual Private Servers; then, Richard Querin, who co-maintains the Screencasters site...
In this guest episode: Duncan Macneil discusses a variety of issues regarding audio in Linux, including device drivers, recording applications, and cleaning up audio files in Audacity;...
In this guest episode: Klaatu from The Bad Apples podcast gives a great introduction to The GNU Image Manipulation Program, also known as The GIMP.
You can view and download the source...
In this episode: a recap of the Ohio Linux Fest; a Listener Tip; audio and email feedback, including a mention of the fiction of James Viscosi. [Note: For some reason, the audio
In this episode: Ohio Linux Fest update; a discussion of various RSS readers including Liferea, RSSOwl, Straw, Blam, Akregator, Sage, Evolution-RSS plugin, Google Reader, Bloglines,...
In this episode: a great sci-fi/horror podiobook, Crescent; two great short-story podcasts, Escape Pod with independent fiction mostly in the sci-fi and fantasy genres, and Pseudopod...
In this episode: contest and guest podcasts; a discussion about certain considerations to take into account when partitioning a hard drive for a Linux install, and then a talk about...
In this episode: OReilly discount code for Linux Reality listeners available on the LR website; a new Linux Reality contest where one can win a listener-donated book, LPI Certification...
In this episode: an interview with the host of the BSDTalk Podcast, Will Backman, in which we talk about the history of the BSDs, including FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, DragonflyBSD,
In this episode: a brief talk about some desktop software, including Openbox, Conky, and the ttm Tint Task Manager; audio Listener Tip; lots and lots of listener feedback.
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In this episode: an interview with Keith Watson, a blind systems administrator, in which we talk about accessibility issues in computer operating systems and about accessibility technologies...
In this episode: no episode next week; an interview with John Rundag, technology coordinator for an Ohio school district; Listener Tip on static ip addresses using DHCP; audio and
In this episode: a discussion of an advanced Linux distribution, Arch Linux, including some hints and tips on getting Arch Linux installed and how to update and configure the system;...
In this episode: a new sponsor for Linux Reality, OReilly Media please be sure to use the coupon code LREL40 for 40% off your purchases on the OReilly website; a new release of Slackware...
In this episode: an interview with attorney Jonas Kron, who practices in the area of corporate social and environmental responsibility, in which we discuss bringing open source software...
In this episode: a discussion of the history and background of the Fedora Project and a review of its newest release, Fedora 7, including a talk about some of its cool new technologies...
In this episode: an interview with recent Seneca School of Computer Studies graduate, Andrew Smith, in which we discuss various projects he has worked on including the Freedom Toaster,...
In this episode: a discussion about running Linux on the Linksys NSLU2 (Slug) network storage device, including a talk about installing Debian Etch; a Listener Tip on calling the Linux...
In this episode: Gizmo and audio feedback; new Linux Reality IRC channel on irc.freenode.net; Brad at anytimegeek.com provides remote support for Linux; a wrap-up discussion of home...
In this episode: new voice mail number and Gizmo account (username: linuxreality); call for audio comments on server setups; call for interview ideas; a discussion of Linux backup
In this episode: Happy Mothers Day and congratulations to Pat Davila of The Linux Link Tech Show; US VOIP providers; a discussion of various ways to serve music files, from Samba,
In this episode: a discussion of how to set up a simple local imap email server using Getmail and Dovecot (additional information here, here, here, here, here, and here); audio and...
In this episode: a discussion of Dnsmasq, a very easy to configure DNS and DHCP server; audio and email listener feedback.
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In this episode: a mention of some excellent free audio books from Podiobooks.com, including ones from Scott Sigler, as well as the novels The Immortals, Singularity, How to Succeed...
In this episode: we bring all the LAMP pieces together and install a php-mysql application, WebCalendar; audio tip on Linux From Scratch; audio and email Listener Feedback.
Please
In this episode: Debian Etch is released; a discussion of the MP in LAMP: PHP and MySQL; audio Listener Tip; audio and email feedback.
Additional notes can be downloaded here.
Please...
In this episode: VTC course on Ubuntu Linux; an overview of the Apache Web Server (additional documentation here, here, and here); audio and email listener feedback.
Please feel free...
In this episode: the first part of a multi-episode series on home servers; audio Listener Tip on Win4Lin server edition; audio and email listener feedback. Note: there will not be...
In this episode: Dann Washkos discussion of Linux in schools in Episode 182 of The Linux Link Tech Show; the Ohio Linux Fest; a discussion of the X Window System and its configuration...
In this episode: LR fliers at LUGRadio Live; the Ohio Linux Fest; a Listener Tip on the Slax Live CD; a ton of audio and written listener comments and feedback, including one on the...
In this episode: a basic, general overview of wireless networking in Linux, with mentions of the Intel wireless firmware, MadWifi, WPA Supplicant, NdisWrapper, and more; several audio...
In this episode: a discussion of how to use VNC to connect to a graphical desktop on a Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X machine using an encrypted SSH tunnel for security; a Listener Tip...
Linux Reality is one year old! It has been one great year and in this episode I take some time to say thanks to you, the LR listener, for your support by way of listening to the show,...
In this episode: a few miscellaneous items, such as testing some BSDs, installing Ubuntu Edgy on a Thinkpad t42, and setting up a new server on an old P3 750mhz machine; a discussion...
In this episode: Linux in public schools; the release of Microsoft Vista; a discussion of Xfce 4.4 and the related Xfce Goodies project; an audio Listener Tip on changing window buttons...
In this episode: a discussion of OpenPGP, GnuPG, and how to use public-key cryptography to sign and encrypt emails and files (here are some excellent how-tos: GnuPG mini Howto, Gentoo...
In this episode: my server providers datacenter move; LR mentioned in Issue #68 of Linux User and Developer Magazine; a discussion of various hidden directories in a users home directory,...
In this episode: a discussion of the two primary Linux desktop environments, KDE (additional sites KDE-Apps.org and KDE-Look.org) and GNOME (additional sites art.gnome.org, gnome-look.org,...
In this episode: various administrative items, including a mention of the Linux Reality wikipedia entry, voice mail, forums, and end of email notification; a discussion of the Linux...
In this episode: welcome back! Items of discussion include new music, 2006 Linux Reality Project Donation update; Debian Etch netinstall; Debian Etch on the Linksys NSLU2; Parallels...
In this short and sweet special episode: amazing number of donations by Linux Reality listeners to free and open source projects; four new LR feeds are available on the LR homepage,...
In this special episode: a discussion of Slackware Linux, with a focus on the installation and initial configuration of Slackware 11.0. Some of the sites mentioned in this episode...
In this episode: new logo; paying it forward; questionsplease.org; 7th Son; a discussion about the LR podcast, where we have been and where we might go; Dell Optiplex GX620; wireless...
In this episode: donating to free and open source projects; a discussion of how to compile software from source code (more guides here and here); a Listener Tip; listener feedback.
Please...
In this episode: working on a new logo; taking a break in December; new computer; 7th Son podcast novel by J.C. Hutchins; Listener Tip on mp32ogg; listener feedback.
Please feel free...
In this episode: new logo submissions; taking a short break at the end of the year; OReillys LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition; a discussion of cron and crontab...
In this shortened episode: upcoming episodes on file managers and Fedora Core 6; interview with Patrick Volkerding on The Linux Link Tech Show; a discussion of various Linux commands...
In this episode: Linux Reality server move; my initial impressions of the Release Candidate of Ubuntu Edgy Eft; a discussion of OpenSSH with an emphasis on ssh, scp, ssh-keygen, public/private...
In this episode: a brief look at other window managers, including Openbox (more info here and here), Enlightenment (more info here and here), Ratpoison (more info here and here), Windowmaker,...
In this episode: Slackware 11, a free course from LinuxBasics.org, adding Ogg Vorbis files to main feed; a discussion of the Fluxbox window manager (helpful information is here, here,...
In this episode: a discussion of the IceWM window manager; a Listener Tip; listener feedback. Not mentioned in the episode is this good IceWM guide here.
Please feel free to discuss...
In this episode: a look at the Xfce Desktop Environment and alternative file managers to use with Xfce such as Emelfm2, Rox-filer, PCManFM, and the Gentoo file manager; two listener...
In this episode: my return from vacation; a discussion of various Linux web browsers, including Firefox, Seamonkey, Epiphany, Galeon, Konqueror, Opera, Dillo, Lynx, Links, ELinks,
In this episode: a very special guest host, Pat Davila of The Linux Link Tech Show, explains how to import, edit, and export digital video to and from Kino. Additional articles of...
In this episode: wrap-up of The Linux Link Tech Show Episode 155; listener feedback; three Listener Tips; a discussion of various helpful shell commands, including head, tail, find...
In this episode: listener feedback, two Listener Tips, a review and discussion of CUPS and how to connect local and networked printers to and from Linux and Windows. Additional resources...
In this episode: Dave Yates and I will be on the August 30 edition of The Linux Link Tech Show (!); out of town surprise the week of September 10; listener feedback on menu.lst, digital...
In this special mini-episode: listener feedback on VMware for the Mac and Qemu, windows networking, Webmin, and changing the GRUB boot order; two Listener Tips, one on man pages and...
In this episode: new audio equipment; Linux Reality Podcast Volume 1 CD now available with all the MP3 and Ogg files, show notes, and other resources like The One Page Linux Manual;...
In this episode: voice mail system; upcoming Linux Reality Podcast Volume 1 CD; promo for In the Trenches; listener feedback; two Listener Tips; accessing a Linux machine from a Windows...
In this episode: listener hotline/voice mail now up and running; promo for Casting from the Server Room; listener feedback; two Listener Tips; a detailed and command-line driven discussion...
In this episode: voice mail update (or lack thereof) and Ogg Vorbis RSS feed link; listener feedback; this weeks Listener Tip about the alias command; the legal and philosophical issues...
In this episode: voice mail ideas; Linux Reality Ogg Vorbis RSS feed; my adventures with a Debian Sarge email server and KnoppMyth PVR; listener feedback; two Listener Tips, the first...
In this episode: LR email notification now available; future voice mail possibility; Mutt and Mutt-ng; listener feedback, our first Listener Tip on symbolic links; a review of Linux...
In this episode: listener feedback, including a mention of the Libsyn podcast hosting service and a discussion of the Intel processor x86 architecture; an overview of various Linux...
In this episode: three audio feedbacks; new segment Listener Tips; Listener Tips from Anita of LinuxBasics.org regarding exporting a partition table to a text file and using a rescue...
In this episode: listener feedback, including how to install flash and java in DSL; downloading and booting Ubuntu Linux 6.06 Dapper Drake; a discussion of the Ubuntu GNOME desktop...
In this episode: listener feedback; SUSE documentation; a brief discussion of how to install the ATI and NVIDIA proprietary video drivers; a look at installing and configuring XGL,...
In this episode: a brief mention of Ubuntu Dapper Drake; audio feedback; a look at the SUSE YaST configuration tool; how to fix the SUSE Linux 10.1 package management problems with...
In this episode: GParted Live CD; listener feedback; an audio walk-through of a SUSE Linux 10.1 hard drive installation. Additionally, you may want to see a screencast of the installation...
In this episode: listener feedback; an overview discussion of hard drive partitioning, including a look at primary, logical, and swap partitions; brief mentions of third party partitioners...
In this episode: first donation; information on VMware and LBox from Stefan at LinuxBasics.org; listener feedback, including a distribution chooser and where to install Firefox; command...
In this episode: minor clarification; upcoming SUSE 10.1 release; listener feedback; a general discussion of Linux users, groups, and file/directory permissions, including the concepts...
In this episode: Firefly and Cant Stop the Serenity charity screenings; listener feedback including Colins blog with a screencast of Linux Reality Episode 11; a general, high-level...
In this episode: listener feedback; a discussion of the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard as defined by the Free Standards Group.
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In this (slightly extended) episode: Linux User Groups; the Linux Counter; PCLinuxOS New User Guide and Forum; listener feedback; a Linux Map; configuring PCLinuxOS using the KDE Control...
In this episode: the Linux Reality forums; listener feedback; revisiting the PCLinuxOS default KDE desktop and browsing through the KDE menu tree; a review of some of the included
In this episode: the Georgia Aquarium; the new Linux Reality site forums are live; listener feedback; booting to a live CD; enabling the ability to boot to a CD in a computers BIOS;...
In this episode: a discussion of additional resources for new Linux users as mentioned in a previous post, LinuxBasics.org and The Linux Learning Station; LR forums coming soon; audio...
In this episode: listener feedback including the first audio comment; a discussion of Linux ISO files; purchasing retail boxes of Linux distributions such as SUSE and Mandriva; purchasing...
In this episode: over 100 pins on the LR Frappr map; international Linux adoption; listener feedback; my two favorite beers; version numbering as it applies to the Linux kernel and...
In this episode: the Linux Reality Frappr map; site forums; listener feedback; a return trip to Distrowatch for an overview of various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, SUSE, Mandriva,...
In this episode: listener feedback; a review of Linux news sites, including Distrowatch, Desktoplinux.com, LXer, and LWN.net; places to look for assistance with Linux, including Google’s...
Thanks for the great feedback! I appreciate you taking the time to send it along. Please keep sending your suggestions, comments, and questions. Your feedback is greatly appreciated...
Here is the inaugural episode of Linux Reality! In this episode, I take a few minutes to introduce myself and to explain the purpose behind this podcast, which is aimed at new Linux...
