Everyday Linux

This week the guys take a look at some of the tools currently available to edit and produce audio and video with Linux.

This week Chris walks us through some of his favorite Linux-based games, as well as the steps he takes to get Windows-based games to work in Linux.

Synopsis:   This week we pull back the curtain and take a look at some of the parts of Linux underneath the GUI that most people never see. Links: 10 Immutable Laws of Security Linux File Permissions Explained Linux Run Levels Telinit Tips: Command Line: Screens End-user Tip: Linux Certifications- CompTIA and LPI Noob Discovery: Tux the Penguin Tips: Command line of the week: Aptitude    

Synopsis:   This week we delve into the geek side of setting up Linux- no install wizards here! Links: Installing Linux on a Mac Super Grub Disk Tips: Command Line: IONice End-user Tip: Trinity Rescue Kit Noob Discovery: Linux Newbie Guide Tips: Command line of the week: Aptitude    

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look at some of the most common complaints and issues with desktop Linux and try to offer up a few solutions. Links: MadWifi Fuse Project Tips: Command line of the week: Aptitude    

Synopsis:   This week we discuss some of the challenges and rewards involved with taking Desktop Linux into the workplace. Links: PowerBroker Identity Services (Formerly Likewise Open) Samba How-to Tips: Command line of the week: Kill    

Synopsis:   This week the guys take some time to answer some of the most common "How do I do that in Linux?" questions that new users ask. Tips: Command line of the week: Top End-user Tip of the Week: Pixlr.com - Web-base photo editing    

Synopsis:   This week we take a look at a few ways to try out different Linux distributions without making permanent changes to your existing setup. Links: Wubi Cygwin VMWare Parallels KVM VirtualBox Linux-Noob.com Tips: Command line of the week: Tail End-user Tip of the Week: Linux Games and More Linux Games    

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look at the state of security in Linux. Is Linux really virus-proof? Do you need a firewall? Links: The Forgotten Technology SELinux Demystified VirusTotal.com SpanceMonger Securi SiteCheck Tips: Command line of the week: fdisk -l End-user Tip of the Week: LinuxAlt.com, LinuxQuestions.org Article, AlternativeTo.net    

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look at what it's like to make the move from Gnome to KDE in light of their recent and growing disdain for Gnome 3. Links: PCWorld Article on Harvesting Energy from Radio Waves Kubuntu Tips: Command line of the week: Uname -a End-user Tip of the Week: Electric PC Duster

Synopsis:   This week the guys discuss one of the most-asked questions regarding Linux- Which distro and Why? We're calling this “Part 1” because it's sure to be a topic we'll cover again in the future. Links: Distrowatch Linux.com ReallyLinux.com LiveCDList LinuxNov EveryDayLHT Tips: Command line of the week: WGet End-user Tip of the Week: Pawn Shops!

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look at some long-standing principals of the open source community which may have outlived their usefulness. Links: Original TechRepublic Article Eldy.com LessWatts.org WhyLinuxIsBetter.net Tips: Command line of the week: PowerTop End-user Tip of the Week: The OpenDisc

Synopsis:   This week we take a look at the most recent release of Fedora- the development branch of the vernerable Red Hat Linux. (Hint: We don't like it very much) Links: FedoraProject.org ZDNet Review of Feroda 15 Tips: Command line of the week: NMap End-user Tip of the Week: VMWare and VirtualBox free virtual appliances

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look some of the best ways to manage your music and movies in a Linux environment Links: Boxee.tv RhythmBox Banshee Handbrake Miro Tips: Command line of the week: chmod and chown End-user Tip of the Week: OpenCourseWare

Synopsis:   This week the guys take a look at PuppyLinux- one of the smallest and lightest Linux distributions and discuss who might find it useful and why. Links: PuppyLinux.org Tips: Command line of the week: rsync End-user Tip of the Week: An intro to Linux commands Noob Discovery of the Week: Write-once multisession CD/DVD-  Puppy Linux automatically detects changes in the file system and saves them incrementally on the disc.