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Bittorrent Sync vs AeroFS | LAS s26e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:43:22 -0700

Bittorrent Sync is out, and it promises to enable p2p Dropbox style file sharing, for free, with no limits. But has AeroFS already beat them to the punch? We put these two Dropbox killers head to head.

Plus: The systemic issues facing Microsoft that have lead to open source code remaining the benchmark of quality, Gabe prepares to address the Linux faithful, Gnome upsets users, Ubuntu has a new package format, a double picks blowout…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

LinuxFest NW PT 2 | LAS s26e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:03:12 -0700

Interviews from the floor of LinuxFest Northwest. We chat with the open source industry players who are getting the word out about their efforts.
Plus making podcasting accessible to the community, a quick look at Left 4 Dead 2 for Linux, a fond look at the new Debian Wheezy release, our thoughts on why Geary failed to reach funding…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

LinuxFest NW PT 1 | LAS s26e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:33:14 -0700

LinuxFest Northwest 2013 just wrapped up, and we’ve got some of the highlights from the event. After recovering from a super bug attack, Chris gets the studio put back together just in time to get you this week’s episode out a day late!

We feature interviews with folks who stopped by the Jupiter Broadcasting booth, our favorite moments, and share stories about our amazing community.

Plus: Left 4 Dead is coming to Linux, new hardware to hack on…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu 13.04: Best But Boring? | LAS s26e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:27:38 -0700

Ubuntu 13.04 was nearly the release that wasn’t, but now it looks like it could be the next great desktop. What happens when you hit the top, and loose your focus?

We’ll answer why even though this release gets two thumbs up, it still leaves us feeling a little disappointed.

Plus our interview with an independent distro builder, and where he finds his motivation to fight the big dogs, Netflix’s HTML5 plans, open source taking over the world…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux’s Wirecast Problem | LAS s26e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:03:27 -0700

Even we have to admit Linux has a few important weak spots that remain. This week we come clean on why the world’s #1 Linux podcast is edited on a Hackintosh. Why we feel it’s going to require a radical technology leap for the situation to get any better, and some near term hopes.

Plus: SSH Tunnels vs VPNs, how to quickly use an SSH tunnel for an application specific need, details on a lightweight KDE based desktop coming soon, Nvidia’s answer to Linus’ F&#CK YOU…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

A Free Skype Alternative | LAS | s26e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:03:53 -0700

A new Jitsi is out, does it finally offer video calling in the Freedom Dimension? We’ll put Jitsi to the test and see if we can break out nasty Skype habit.

Then we debate: is Google trying to avoid the Linux “stigma”?

Plus we’ve got a surprise unboxing, why Valve considers “Linux an island of stability in a sea of commercial chaos”...

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

ownCloud 5 Review | LAS | s26e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:42:30 -0700

Can OwnCloud solve your Dropbox problem? The free web based software that promises to reduce or even replace Google, Dropbox, and much more in your life. But has the project bitten off more then it can chew? Tune in to find out!

And: Our overview of OwnCloud’s desktop syncing system, and the innovative way OwnCloud is deployed to Linux distributions.

Plus: The FUD storm heading towards Linux gamers, a quick look at Gnome 3.8, Microsoft gets slapped down, a surprise gadget unboxing….

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Master Linux with Puppet | LAS | s26e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:25:08 -0700

Puppet is an an open source configuration management tool that our friend Allan uses every single day. He joins us to discuss this free tool that can help you manage 1 to thousands of Linux boxes.

Then a look at Linux Mint Debian Edition, Fedora’s Wayland strategy, some Kickstarter games that look great…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

openSUSE: Ubuntu Killer? | LAS | s26e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:36:42 -0700

It’s our review of openSUSE 12.3. Is this powerful distribution an island of refuge for Ubuntu defectors? And we’ll discuss how openSUSE stands on it’s own, as a distribution with a rich legacy that’s following it’s own path to the future. But are there a few bumps along this journey?

Plus: Some desktop replacements for Google Reader, support for Wayland builds, your emails…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu’s Big Gamble | LAS | s26e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:41:11 -0700

The CEO of System76 joins us to discuss the impact Ubuntu’s recent announcements on Linux, the community, and products built around Ubuntu.

Then we debate if Canonical leading Ubuntu down a path of collapse under the weight of a massive gamble on unproven, in-house technology, or are they about to make their grand contribution to the open source community?

Plus the good news for KDE & WebM users, we answer some Linux questions…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Backup with Clonezilla | LAS | s25e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:52:55 -0800

Save the day with Clonezilla, in today’s episode we’ll show you how easy Clonezilla can undo an rm -rf gone wrong! Hit the reset button and restore your system to a perfect working condition with our quick tutorial.

Plus: The great news for Firefox OS, getting Linux into hollywood grassroots style, a BIG batch of your emails….

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Inside Ubuntu Touch | LAS | s25e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:29:43 -0800

Much more than just a touch of Ubuntu, we take a deep dive into the Ubuntu Touch Preview and how they’ve pulled it off, the surprising components of Android that are being used, and why it means Ubuntu Touch will be on hundreds of popular devices soon.

Plus we’ve got an explanation of Linus’ recent blow up, the big news for Btrfs, some Steam secrets revealed…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Wrath of Cron | LAS | s25e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:32:24 -0800

An overview of cron, the little soldier in your computer performing duties for you every single day. Plus our ideas to play with cron, and the powerful things it’s used for in the Enterprise.

Plus Steam officially launches for Linux, and Valve turns on the love lamp for Linux gamers. Munich responds to Microsoft’s outrageous study, Ubuntu Phone images are on the way, a look at Chrome OS’s recent successes…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Podcasting On Linux | LAS | s25e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:42:58 -0800

We cover the state of media production on Linux, and share our tips to get your own podcast, powered by Linux, off the ground! And we answer a very popular audience question: how to record Skype calls under Linux.

Plus: A mini-review of KDE 4.10, Gabe claims Linux is a “get-out-of-jail free pass” for the gaming industry, Carmack says skip native the native port and focus on WINE, we share the great news for new Linux laptop users…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Google Docs Alternative | LAS | s25e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:30:13 -0800

Google Docs has some powerful features, collaborative editing being chief among them. This week we’ll show you why Etherpad Lite is more than just multiplayer notepad.

Plus why Valve’s Gabe Newell thinks Apple might be a big threat, the major new feature landing in Ubuntu 13.04, and the tasty gift Google gave to some UK schools!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Must Try Linux Games | LAS | s25e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:07:35 -0800

We highlight the must try Linux games for casual, hardcore, and the thinker players. Also some of the best games coming out of Kickstarter, and resources to track future Kickstarter games with Linux support.

Plus we bust the Ubuntu rumors of the week, discuss future versions of Gnome and KDE, cover the great news for Linux pros, and the distro coming to a theater near you!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Bodilicious Bodhi Review | LAS | s25e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:44:27 -0800

Bodhi Linux grabbed our attention with the stable release of E17. We’ll tell you what makes this scrappy distribution standout, and why E17 could be an XFCE killer.

Plus: Our meta review of Fedora 18, Gnome 3 forked again, the awesome game coming to Linux next week, and Ubuntu’s possible BIG gamble.

Then your emails, our picks of the week, and MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Wins CES | LAS | s25e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:30:15 -0800

The best gadgets at CES this year were running Linux. We round-up the highlights of these Linux powered goodies, and speculate about the future of the expo.

Plus Blizzard’s big Linux bombshell, the sunset of WebcamStudio, why you might see a Firefox OS powered smartphone soon, and is Samba less relevant these days?

Plus: Your feedback, our picks of the week, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu Phone DOA? | LAS s25e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:29:56 -0800

Canonical dominated the headlines this week, we look past the hype and ask the tough questions. What happens of the Ubuntu is a success or… A failure? And: What we want to see from an Ubuntu powered mobile.

PLUS: We’ve got our hands on the first official statistics for Steam Linux usage, Fedora’s bad news, and the con goodness arriving for Linux users!

Then it’s your emails, our answers, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

2013 Linux Predictions | LAS | s25e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:29:46 -0800

We dust off our Action Crystal Balls and tell you what’s going to happen in 2013. We break the future down into major categories, and give it to you straight. The good, the bad, and the stupid.

Plus: The big dust up around Linus this week, Steam working on expanded Linux support, Ubuntu rumors going wild, and we celebrate the release of E17!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Hits the FAN | LAS | s24e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:59:49 -0800

Monitor the end of the world from your Linux box. This week, we’ll show you how easy it can be to setup fully automated monitoring using Nagios and some easy to use front-end tools.

Plus Mozilla’s big online gaming play, XBMC on Android, and Microsoft’s real market share.

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Bonobo Extreme Review | LAS | s24e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:29:23 -0800

Chris reviews his monster of a notebook, the Bonobo Extreme from System76. We look at the advantages and disadvantages of this style of notebook, and discuss the difference it can make when a hardware maker focuses on Linux.

Plus is the product search functionality Spyware? RMS thinks so, and we debate. And an easy way to share files under Linux, Steam updates, a BIG batch of your emails...

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Let’s Talk Proxmox | LAS | s24e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:50:43 -0800

Learn all about Proxmox, a free software based enterprise grade virtualization solution. Proxmox combines KVM with openVZ powered by Debian, and it’s free to use.

PLUS: We’ll cover a couple of the big upsets of the week, and some great Q&A in the feedback segment.

Then – Chris’ first thoughts on his new Bonobo Extreme System76 laptop!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Mint 14 Review | LAS | s24e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:06:50 -0800

Fresh off the mirrors we review Linux Mint 14. We challenge your assumptions about this Ubuntu derivative, focus on its differences, and come away with a few concerns.

PLUS: Control your Linux box from your Android device, one city saves millions with open source, while another runs back to Microsoft, and the Secure Boot upset of the week.

Then: A big batch of your emails…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu on Nexus 7 | LAS | s24e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:31:42 -0800

We load Ubuntu 12.10 onto a Nexus 7 and tell what works, what doesn’t, and where this is all heading. Is this a laptop killer? Or just a toy for us nerds? Tune in to find out!

Plus we’ve got Netflix running on Ubuntu, and we’ll show it to you, the big news of the week, your feedback…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Steam First Hands On | LAS | s24e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:51:43 -0800

We go hands on with the Steam for Linux beta, look at the big picture, cover the beta lockout workaround, and a timeline from rumors to launch! Plus our observations and thoughts from our tests.

Then: The good news for Nvidia users, a new Linux tablet, a big batch of your emails…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Lightworks Preview | LAS | s24e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:24:05 -0800

We’ve got an exclusive look at Lightworks, one of the most anticipated software launches in desktop Linux history. We’ll share our first thoughts on how this award winning video editor is shaping up.

Plus some good news for those of you not running Ubuntu but still want some Steam, and some highlight clips from the Ubuntu Developer Summit that just wrapped up.

You’ll hear straight from the horse’s mouth why Valve is supporting Linux, how closely Canonical is working with Valve, and why Ubuntu is dropping Alpha’s and a beta!

Then we top that off with some gaming news, Fedora’s challenges, and the climax of the EXT4 corruption drama.

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Secure Your Linux Box | LAS | s24e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:31:18 -0700

Tips, trick, and software to secure your Linux desktop, laptop, or server. Most people think antivirus software when we say desktop security. This week, we’ll show you how there is a lot more to securing your Linux box then installing ClamAV!

Plus: Valve opens the floodgates, and we run down the community resources cropping up for future Steam beta testers, plus the cool new Linux hardware and games on the way!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Perfect Linux Server | LAS | s24e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:46:55 -0700

The amazing open source projects we love that will take your Linux box to the next level! It’s our tips, tricks, and software we love that make our Home Linux server perfect!

Plus: Is Mark Shuttleworth moving Ubuntu’s future development behind closed doors? The fundamental issues between Nvidia and the Kernel devs, the big features coming to Gnome 3.8…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu 12.10 Review | LAS | s24e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:19:35 -0700

t’s our review of Ubuntu 12.10, we explain our love hate relationship with Canonical’s latest release. Plus the new tricks under the hood introduced in Quantal Quetzal, and if this a “must” upgrade, or a must pass. Tune in to find out!

Plus: We’ll explain Kernel team’s Brew HaHa! with Nvidia this week, the Linux Foundations workaround for SecureBoot, some big changes for Arch users…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

OpenShot Founder Interview | LAS | s23e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:06:08 -0700

We chat with Jonathan Thomas of OpenShot, why he started the project, and what the future looks like for OpenShot.

Plus: Is the best fix for Ubuntu’s NSFW Amazon results really disabling all online integration altogether? Is this an overreaction, or just a simple fix?

And we’ll talk about a new hackable tablet, the good news for gamers, a new file system, some interesting rumors…

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

PC-BSD 9.1 Review | LAS | s23e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:18:43 -0700

It’s our review of PC-BSD 9.0 and 9.1. Allan joins us and we cover everything from the end-user experience, to setting up a Linux Jail running on top of PC-BSD. Plus we discuss a few bumps in the road bumps we hit, who we think is the target audience for our open source cousin, and much more!

Plus: We run through a batch of release announcements, the good and the bad for Ubuntu + Amazon, your feedback, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Pimp Your Penguin | LAS | s23e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:40:35 -0700

Our tips and tweaks to get the most performance and battery life out of your Linux box, and we’ll blast though a few audience submitted favorites!

Plus: Our thoughts on Ubuntu 12.10 shipping with Amazon shopping links in the dash, the good news for Optimus users, Humble Bundles not so humble sales, the Steam is nigh, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Best XFCE Distro? | LAS | s23e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:49:20 -0700

The three best XFCE distro’s sent in by the audience. We’ll tell you how do they stack up, and where they fall short.

PLUS: Did Intel and AMD just shun Linux with their latest chips? Or is this a Microsoft backed agreement structure designed to block Linux? The truth is out there, and we break it down.

Our ideas for streaming Netflix under Linux, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

openSUSE 12.2 Review | LAS | s23e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:27:34 -0700

One of the best performing distributions we’ve reviewed, but is this Linux legend held down by it’s complicated legacy? Or does it pull ahead as a distribution innovator? Tune in for our review!

Plus: We’ll finally explain why you can’t count on Distrowatch’s numbers, why Linux hardware from Valve seems certain, and an awesome new space shooter for Linux!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Trisquel GNU/Linux Review | LAS | s23e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:13:37 -0700

Desktop Linux is DEAD? We debunk this craziness! Plus our review of Trisquel GNU/Linux, a beautiful distribution that respects your freedom. But does it make a compelling desktop? Tune in to find out!

PLUS: Valve loves open source drivers, OpenSUSE 12.2 is near, Open WebOS’s big step, learning your Linux basics…

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

BackTrack Review by Example | LAS | s23e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:03:12 -0700

We use BackTrack 5 R3 to hack a remote box, and get root access. We cover the high and low points of the security toolbox distribution.

Plus – The outreach from the Linux community helping one of our own receive life saving medical treatments.

Then it’s your feedback…

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Making Unity Useable | LAS | s23e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:28:32 -0700

Our top 10 tips to turn Unity into a great desktop! After years of rage, the crew of The Linux Action Show has grown to find a new respect, and maybe even some love for Unity. Tune in to find out details.

Plus: Is Valve making a XBMC competitor? Remote desktop suggestions, and converting video and audio formats under Linux.

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Best of BASH Scripts | LAS | s23e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:34:09 -0700

We bring on Michael Dominick from Coder Radio and we go through some of the best Bash scripts sent in to the show! Then we put them up to a vote by you!

Plus: Some great emails, we put the call out for a remote desktop solution, a new patent filing that might hint and Valve’s big plans, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

The Phoronix Man | LAS | s23e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:21:35 -0700

We chat with Michael Larabel the man behind Phoronix.com. We ask him if he feels his site’s image suffered from the coverage of Steam for Linux, chat about the Phoronix Test Suite and more!

Plus our favorite GUI Podcast catchers for Linux, our response to John Carmack’s thoughts on the gaming market for Linux, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Fun with Bash | LAS | s22e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:17:43 -0700

We’ve got a BASH script that’ll make your Podcast catching a snap, plus a whole batch of audience favorites.

Then: Is Gnome on life support after betting on the wrong future? We discuss!

Plus: How to get crystal clear HD game video captures on Linux.

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Opening the Valve | LAS | s22e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:38:35 -0700

The man behind Phoronix.com Michael Larabel, joins Chris to chat about the big Steam coming to Linux news. Plus some of Michael’s thoughts on Valve’s overall Linux plans.

And Unity on Fedora, Dell’s new Linux portable, and a Vivaldi tablet update.

Then - Fixing a common Jungle Disk backup issue for Gnome users, your feedback and more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Sabayon 9 Review | LAS | s22e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:19:12 -0700

We take a look at Sabayon 9, is this distro a real challenge to Arch Linux? Or just a re-skinned distro spin. Tune in to find out!

Plus: More stream on Linux rumors, we put on our Kickstarter hater pants!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu App Showdown | LAS | s22e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:24:59 -0700

We round up our favorites from Ubuntu’s App Showdown. Can this effort really lead to great desktop apps? Or is the whole thing half baked? Tune in to find out!

Plus: MeeGo back for revenge, Firefox OS is announced, and is Thunderbird really dead?

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Raspberry Pi First Look | LAS | s22e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:46:20 -0700

We’ve got our hands on the Raspberry PI! Find out what you can expect from this crazy tiny device!

PLUS: Tracking a stolen Linux laptop, big news for WebOS,

and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Logging Basics | LAS | s22e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:01:08 -0700

We get you familiar with the essentials of Linux logging, our tips for the logs to check, and the tools to use. And graphical tools to view your logs.

Plus: NVIDIA’s big loss, Ubuntu’s SecureBoot plans, and some sad news for QT.

Then: Chris has big news about Jupiter Radio, our new Airtime powered community project!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Airtime Rocks | LAS | s22e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:11:00 -0700

Turn your Linux box into a broadcast tower of freedom! Find out how easy Airtime makes turning a Linux box into a Internet streaming powerhouse.

Plus: Linus tells Nvidia how he really feels, and openSUSE’s call for help.

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

One Giant Leap | LAS | s22e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:48:25 -0700

Microsoft has embraced SUSE and Ubuntu, and more open source developers are going full time. Is this the dawn of a new era rising over open source? Or desperate moves to stay profitable? We debate!

Plus: Chris makes a big announcement, and a super easy way to install custom fonts you find online, in Linux!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Fedora Makes a Deal | LAS | s22e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:03:03 -0700

Fedora lit the web on fire when they announced a new deal with Microsoft, but is this just a case of Fedora being pragmatic? Or are they setting the stage for a Microsoft controlled hardware universe? We debate!

Then: Podcasting software on Linux, and our thoughts on crowd funded open source software.

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Fedora 17 Review | LAS | s22e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:09:52 -0700

Is Fedora the crazy dancing hippy of Linux distributions? Or just two guys with one Hat? Tune in to find out!

PLUS: Our thoughts on Linux Mint 13 and how to stash your home folder on it’s own partition!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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XFCE’s Revenge | LAS | s21e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:53:00 -0700

We review the XFCE desktop and compare its lean features with the bloated competition!

PLUS: The dirty tricks Microsoft and Apple are playing, and a new kickstarter game project committed to Linux!

And our tips for parents to protect their Linux using kids when online.

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

State of Linux Wireless | LAS | s21e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:26:13 -0700

Linux has had a checkered past with wireless, we re-cap where we’ve come from, and how things stand now and a few tricks to get you connected.

PLUS: We blast through the week’s news, and ask if open source projects can realistically survive off donations alone.

Then – We bring on some live viewers in our Google+ Hangout Q&A!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Cinnamon Desktop Review | LAS | s21e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:02:29 -0700

Cinnamon Desktop has swooped in to save us from these new-fangled fancy-schmancy desktops, but are we wearing Kryptonite underwear? Tune in to find out!

PLUS: Why is Microsoft modifying the Skype network to run Linux?

Then – Syncing your iPod with Linux has never been easier, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

LinuxFest Northwest 2012 | LAS | s21e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:27:35 -0700

We push through the fest hangover, and tell you what rocked and what shocked!

PLUS - Some Linux video editing tips, and recording Google+ Hangouts!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu 12.04 Review | LAS | s21e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:42:55 -0700

It’s our review of Ubuntu 12.04. Does Conical have a winner on its hands? Or is this new release, a STINKY-McSTINKER?! Tune in to find out!

PLUS: How to remotely control any desktop, new of a heavyweight video editor might be headed to Linux in a matter of weeks, we’ve got the details!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Mysterious Blue Systems | LAS | s21e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:03:25 -0700

Games are rushing to Linux, and we cover some of the most original. Plus we dig into the mysterious new backer of the Kubuntu Project.

THEN: A Gmail power tip for Linux users, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Webcam Studio Howto | LAS | s21e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:52:30 -0700

We’re back in the ACTION saddle, and we’re playing Linux catchup. We cover the week’s top news stories, and teach you how to use WebCam Studio LIKE A BOSS!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Windows 8 Preview | WAS | s21e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:04:28 -0700

Microsoft is rolling out their latest version of Windows, and it changes everything. Tune in to find out just how revolutionary this amazing new UI is and how it leaves the competition in the duts!

PLUS: Microsoft cracks down on evil doers

And so much more!

All this week on, The Windows Action Show!

Linux Games FTW | LAS | s21e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:18:59 -0700

We’re hosting an action LAN party and we frag through our favorite Linux games! Has Linux won the gaming crown? Or will our LAN party blow up in our face? Tune in to find out!

Plus: Has Banshee jumped the shark? We debate!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Bryan Hates Freedom | LAS | s21e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:15:37 -0700

We’re still hungover from episode 200, this week: We give you are thoughts and responses to our RMS interview, are we truly being negative in the freedom dimension? Tune in to find out!

Plus we drool over new games coming to Linux, and ask the big question: Can Crowd Funding scale to support open source?

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Richard Stallman | GNU/LAS | s20e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:55:29 -0700

Richard Stallman joins us to celebrate our 200th episode, and we ask him about his hard stance on proprietary software and the unethical people who make a living from it.

Plus: His thoughts on everything from App stores to the Raspberry Pi.

And so much more!

All this week on, The GNU/Linux Action Show!

System76 Big Rig | LAS | s20e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:31:03 -0800

We’ve got the latest and greatest from System76, the new Leopard Extreme! This machine is a monster, and we try to punish it. Find out how hard it tears through our barrage of ACTION benchmarks!

PLUS: Linus opens a can on openSUSE, and we geek out over two new Linux games!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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Your OwnCloud | LAS | s20e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:57:19 -0800

We review OwnCloud, is the promise of replacing Google’s web services a reality? Or does this project fall short? Tune in to find out!

PLUS: Adobe drops support for Linux, we’ve have… THOUGHTS on that.

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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KDE 4.8 Review | LAS | s20e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:51:11 -0800

Is the latest release of KDE the best yet? Or really stinking terrible. Tune in to find out.

PLUS: We share the latest news on the Spark tablet, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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Sparking a Fire | LAS | s20e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:43:18 -0800

Aaron Siego joins us to talk about the new open source KDE powered tablet that he and his team are working on! Find out how hard you want one, after this week’s episode!

PLUS: Canonical drops Kubuntu, Microsoft throws it’s weight around, and we bust some Raspberry PI rumors!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

ArchBang Review | LAS | s20e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:24:11 -0800

We review ArchBang, is this hardcore Linux made easy? Or a simple distro you can skip? Tune in to find out!

PLUS: We find out which Nokia phone sells the best, HINT: It doesn’t run WINDOWS!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Awesome Window Manager | LAS | s20e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:26:31 -0800

Your desktop sucks, we’ll show you how to make it AWESOME! We review the Awesome Window Manager, and tell you why it tickles our fancy!

Plus: Mark Shuttleworth makes a preemptive strike in Ubuntu’s new War against menus, will they succeed? We debate!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

FreeBSD 9.0 Review | LAS | s20e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:37:54 -0800

Turns out FreeBSD is still a thing you can think about download! We take a look at version 9.0! And marvel at its new anti-crash-usb-thumb-drive removal technology!

Plus Red hat’s big release that require it’s customers to use Microsoft Windows.. A little LESS, kinda!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Rocks CES | LAS | s20e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:00:06 -0800

Linux went BIG at CES this year, we’ll cover the highlights and give you the full scoop on Ubuntu TV, and other Linux loving gadgets!

PLUS: A preview release of Unity has been unleashed upon the web, we’ll tell you about all the shiny bits, and introduce you to a great Linux game, IN SPAAACE!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

2012 Predictions! | LAS | s20e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:23:42 -0800

2012 is here, we kick it in the face, and tell you exactly what to expect all year long!

PLUS: We’ll play back our predictions from 2011, and man up to what we got wrong! HINT: NOT MUCH!

THEN: Rumor has it an Ubuntu TV is on the way, but is it all blown out of proportion? Tune in to find out!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Feedback & Errata 2 | LAS | s19e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:21:41 -0800

Even the big show gets a few things wrong from time to time, but never fear! The Linux Action Show audience is keeping us in check! In this week’s episode, we update you on a few stories from the past season, and make a few corrections we want you to know about!

Plus: Some good news from the city of Munich, Sony’s coal for your stocking, KDE on tablets, Humble Indie Bundle 4 lusting, and how a Kindle Touch was Jailbroken with Just an MP3 !

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Sound Card Troubleshooting | LAS | s19e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:31:55 -0800

Tired of fighting sound issues under Linux? We’ve got solutions for you! Linux audio can be tricky, when it works it’s great… But when it sucks, it sucks real bad. Tune in to get our tips to make your audio trouble free!

PLUS: HP Announces their plans to Open Source WebOS, we share our thoughts, and Linux Mint stepped in a pile this week when it was revealed they changed Affiliate revenue links in Banshee. Has they failed to learn from past mistakes, or is there another side to this story? We give you the details!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Mint 12 Review | LAS | s19e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:13:26 -0800

It’s our review of Mint 12, does this up and coming distribution have a bit of a desktop identity crisis? Or are they answering please of so many Linux users? Tune in, to find out!

Plus: Get the latest on the Carrier IQ story, and how you can find it, and what you can do. Plus a new call to arms, Linux users rocking the Humble Bundle, and Debian’s new use for bittorrent!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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Thankful for Open Source | LAS | s19e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:14:54 -0800

The Linux Action Show! s19e07: We stand on the shoulders of giants of open source every single day. One episode out of the year we give thanks to those certain project and developers who’ve made a big impact on us!

Plus: Linux Mint 12 is released tune in to find out what’s new, open source gaming got a massive shot in the arm this week, we’ll give you the details, and biggest little Linux distribution in the world!

And so much more!

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openSUSE 12.1 Review | LAS | s19e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:19:24 -0800

We review openSUSE 12.1, find out how hard this release spanks every distribution out there, and the ways openSUSE 12.1 sets the bar for every future release!

Plus: Barnes & Noble reveals Microsoft dirty tricks, our quick review of Desura, and booms of the week for embed Linux devices.

And so much more!

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Fedora 16 Review | LAS | s19e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:52:07 -0800

Fedora 16 has hit the torrents and we give a spin! We get to the bottom of why Fedora almost feels like it was created by Apple, but yet still a great release.

And find out Linux Mint’s secret weapon to take over the Linux desktop, the surprising underdog taking on Microsoft, and why we lust after a new Android tablet!

Plus so much more!

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Is Desktop Linux Dead? | LAS | s19e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:01:20 -0800

Big claims were made this week that “Linux on the desktop is dead”. Are mobile devices making Linux irrelevant? Is the year of Desktop Linux doomed to never arrive? Or is Linux JUST getting started? We discuss!

THEN – News from the Ubuntu Development Summit shines light on features for the next release, and why Fedora wants to reorganize the file system!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

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Arch Made Easy | LAS | s19e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:42:53 -0700

Is the Chakra Project a beautifully simple ready to go Arch Linux desktop, or off the tracks onto an island of it’s own? We find out, plus what sets pacman apart from FreeBSD’s Ports system!

Also – Chris blasts Google for leaving Nexus One owns behind, Jolicloud ditches the Netbook, and we celebrate a new geek holiday!

Feedback & Errata #1 | LAS | s19e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:09:28 -0700

The big show covers a lot of epic ground, this week, we fire up our ACTION camp stoves and pitch a tent! Powered by your feedback, we cover your ideas, suggestions and correct a few mistakes!

Plus: The DoD thinks Open Source is ready for duty, we look back at Ubuntu’s 7 years, and fire the ACTION cannon at ZDNet’s latest Linux link bait!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu & Kubuntu 11.10 Review | LAS | s19e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:07:18 -0700

Fresh off the mirrors we load up Ubuntu and Kubuntu 11.1 and give you our review for both in this ACTION packed episode!

Plus – We observe the passing of a industry legend, help boost your memory, and give you our take on Richard Stallman’s Steve Jobs comments!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

VirtualBox: Pros and Beginners | LAS | s18e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:11:15 -0700

VirtualBox is a power house Virtualization wizard! We’ll show you how to get off the ground, and how to pull tricks so fancy you’ll be the hit of the party!

PLUS – Big news updates from HTC, Kernel.org, Red Hat and more!

Simple File Sharing | LAS | s18e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:04:55 -0700

Find out how easy it can be share files under Linux, even if you want to do it like a pro! Plus our picks for quick and simple file sharing, and a whole lot more!

THEN - HTC is exposing private information about Android users, and we bust out our ACTION RAGE! Plus Gnome 3.2 is out, find out whats new, and Microsoft kicks things up to a full assault against Android, we share the details!

Easy LVM | LAS | s18e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:23:57 -0700

Want to stack your Linux box full of hard drives? Join them into one giant pool of storage? It’s easy, we’ll show you how to combine two drives, or even hundreds!

Plus - Is Microsoft trying keep Linux off PC’s with Windows 8? We discuss!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Best Firewall Ever | LAS | s18e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:21:10 -0700

The best firewall in the universe is powered by open source, and we’ll show you how to set it up like a boss!

Plus – Why 2012 might be the year of Android on the desktop, and openSUSE 12.1’s top features!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu 11.10 Preview | LAS | s18e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:22:49 -0700

The security breach that rocked Linux to it’s core has expanded, and we cover the breaking details.

Then – It’s our preview look at Ubuntu 11.10. Are they are on the right course? Or is this release turning into another disaster? We find out!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Mandriva 2011 Review | LAS | s18e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:38:17 -0700

It’s our review of Mandriva 2011!

Plus we cover the early rumors of MeeGo’s death, Mark Shuttleworth’s bet against the mobile operators, and the major security issues that struck Linux this week.

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Windows Game on Linux | LAS | s18e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:40:35 -0700

Work out your trigger finger, and get ready to play Windows games on Linux. We’ve got the tips for you to frag from the desktop you love!

THEN - We list off the top 10 new features of Ubuntu 11.10 and Fedora 16, plus so much more!

Happy Birthday Linux | LAS | s18e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:41:19 -0700

We've fired up the BBQ for Linux's 20th birthday, but we get things started by throwing HP into the ACTION fire!

Then - We Bring on Aaron Siego from the KDE project and he blows our minds with his toys from the future!

Getting Work Done | LAS | s18e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:56:36 -0700

Last week we played games on Linux, this week – It’s time to get some work done!

Find out how some of the busiest guys on the Internet manage it get it all done, using Linux!

Plus – Find out why Motorola might be Android’s next big threat, and Cisco’s plans to help protect Linux!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Great Linux Games | LAS | s18e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:40:51 -0700

Linux isn’t known for gaming, today we change that forever! We’ve got a batch of games that will keep you fragging for hours!

Then - We load you up on the details for the next Ubuntu release and the Gnome 3 outburst heard around the world!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Media Centers PT2 | LAS | s17e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:05:54 -0700

Your living room sucks, and we’re here to make it better. We hook you up with the best media center software for Linux and transform your living room media center mecha!

THEN - Find out why emacs hates freedom, and why Microsoft just spent $100 million dollars on Linux!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Media Centers PT1 | LAS | s17e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:44:33 -0700

You’ve requested and we deliver! We kick of an ACTION round-up of Linux’s best Media Center projects!

AND Find out Oracle’s latest greedy moves, and the funny surprise Chris found inside the new Linux 3.0 Kernel!

Plus so much more!

Live USB Drive | LAS | s17e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:32:36 -0700

We’ll show you how to save your hard heard monies and show you how easy it is to stop burning the Linux ISO’s to disc!

Then – Find out why Microsoft is one of the top contributors to the 3.0 Linux Kernel, and why its really not that big of a deal…

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

AROS Broadway | LAS | s17e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:09:00 -0700

When the Linux Action Show thinks outside the box, we think WAAAY OUT! Find out about a complete open source implementation of AmigaOS!

PLUS why Toyota is betting on Linux, and Microsoft’s new Chrome OS tax strategy!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

WebOS 3.0 In-Depth | LAS | s17e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:37:29 -0700

We’ve got our hands on the latest edition of WebOS and we go in-depth!

Then – Find out why VirtualBox has pulled ahead of the pack, and why your Linux box uses so much POWER!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Haiku Review | LAS | s17e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:24:30 -0700

We get caught in bed with another lady, and her name is Haiku! We give you a FULL review of this crazy great system, and why it just might give Linux a run for it’s money!

THEN - We react to Apple suing the Amahi project. Hint: We don’t like it!

Amah Server Review | LAS | s17e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:08:47 -0700

We’ve got the ultimate Linux Home Server that is business up front, and all party in the back! Find out how this bolt on solution can revolutionize an otherwise lame-duck system!

THEN - Adobe Air is dropping support for Linux, find out why Adobe ushering in their own demise!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Pinguy OS Review | LAS | s17e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:22:22 -0700

There’s a new Linux distro in town, and it’s here to disrupt! Find out if this up-start distribution is on the path to become the new king of the land, or fade into obscurity!

PLUS – Is Canonical too focused on the Netbook? And why WebOS might be the MeeGo Killer!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Mint 11 Review | LAS | s17e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:43:18 -0700

Linux Mint 11 hits the streets, does their bold choice to go retro pay off? Or does it end up feeling old and busted? We review and you’ll find out!

THEN – Is Windows 8 just a cheap knock off of Gnome 3? We discuss!

PLUS so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Fedora 15 Review | LAS | s17e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 29 May 2011 10:44:19 -0700

We launch our full action review of Fedora 15. Is this going to be a brutal slaughter, or the beginning of Desktop Linux’s near perfection, tune in to find out!

Build Your Cloud PT1 | LAS | s16e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:48:03 -0700

Swooping from the clouds and getting in your face, we’ll give you solid alternatives to Google’s services that put you back in control!

Is it possible to build your own cloud? Is open source technology up to this task? Stay tuned and find out our ACTION recommendations for this mammoth task!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Bryan SMASH Google | LAS | s16e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 15 May 2011 15:42:26 -0700

Google rocks the action boat, and claims using a Linux desktop is torture. It’s like they’re TRYING to make Bryan angry!

Then – Nokia has big plans for QT, and is Netflix coming to Linux?

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Jono Talks Natty | LAS | s16e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sat, 07 May 2011 23:08:00 -0700

We’ve got the perfect gift for mom this year…. BACON! We invite Jono Bacon on the show to respond to some of our issues with the latest Ubuntu release!

Its our no-hold back throw down with Canonical’s Community Manager!

Ubuntu 11.04 Review | The Linux Action Show!

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:22:48 -0700

Bryan & Chris take an In-Depth look at the new Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal. Is Unity a bust? Or desktop Linux’s future? Shot live at LinuxFest Northwest, the guys take on the possible power-sucking bug in Ubuntu, and then take live questions & feedback from their LinuxFest Northwest audience!

Live from LFNW 2011 | LAS | s16e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:37:05 -0700

We’re ON location and rocking the ACTION LIVE! We’ll give you the highlights from LinuxFest Northwest, and get the inside scoop on this weeks big stories!

THEN – We’ll inform your face with Attachmate’s big plans for SUSE, PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Hardcore Window Management | LAS | s16e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:40:43 -0700

We beat our desktop into an ultimate nerd power-station! Find out about xmonad, a tiling window manager that might just blow your mind!

Gnome 3 Review | LAS | s16e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:05:38 -0700

Perched on our front porch and ready to spring into ACTION, we review Gnome 3! Are the punk kids making a mess of our lawn, or is this the future of desktop Linux? We discuss!

THEN – We give away of $1k in software, and so much more!

REAL Software on Linux | LAS | s16e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:51:08 -0700

We chat with the head honcho of REAL software, and find out why they are compelled to ship on Linux!

THEN – We cover the launch of Gnome 3.0 and the new ACTION tablet you’ve been JONESING for!

PLUS so much MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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MeeGo on the N900 | LAS | s16e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:17:05 -0700

We’ve stayed up all night by the light of fire, armed with only our amazing intellect to load MeeGo on all the various devices we can get our hands on. Find out if MeeGo is the platform of the future, or yesterday’s bad joke!

THEN – Linus lays the smack-down on Fedora, and we cover April Fools jokes from open source projects around the web!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Honeycomb Lockdown | LAS | s16e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:05:20 -0700

Google’s stepped back into the line of fire this week when they announced they have no plans to open source Honeycomb, anytime soon!

THEN – We bring on Kevin Miller, the CEO on RunRev and find out why Linux is so critical to his business.

PLUS so much MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action SHOW!

B3 Server Review | LAS | s16e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:54:44 -0700

Has our call for the ultimate Linux home server finally been answered? How does the B3 compare to your own custom built Server.. We find out!

Then – We cover the joint task force established by Debian, why the BATMAN protocol is important, and who is behind the latest Android Copyright hoopla!

PLUS – So much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

openSUSE 11.4 Review | LAS | s15e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:11:28 -0700

openSUSE 11.4 has been released, and it’s packed full of goodies and we nom on our favorites!

Then – HP want’s WebOS on every computer they sell, Nokia Sells off QT, and AMD is hiring 1,000 Linux developers… We discuss!

Plus so much more!

All this week on The Linux Action Show!

Noobie Linux & BSD Tips | LAS | s15e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:04:02 -0800

We focus our ray gun of love on new Linux and BSD users with our noobie tips and tricks episode!

PLUS – 35k Linux systems have been bench marked, and we cover the interesting bits!

Then – Red Hat punches Oracle in the face, but did they have it coming?

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Firefox Loves Linux | LAS | s15e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:31:27 -0800

The latest release of Firefox is near, and it’s rocking the broadest Linux support EVER!

Then – Our news docket is packed with so many juicy stories! We cherry pick the best, and make a tasty pie!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu vs Banshee | LAS | s15e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:19:54 -0800

Is Canonical picking Banshee’s pockets, and hurting the Gnome project? We’ve got a few theories for what’s going on here!

THEN – Google and Oracle’s battle over Android is heating up, but is this just a distraction from what we really need? Tune in to find out!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week, on The Linux Action Show!

Nokia Blows It | LAS | s15e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:31:36 -0800

Our world has been shaken by Nokia! Where does Nokia’s abandonment of Open Source leave MeeGo? And what can the average user do to reclaim power over their gadgets!

PLUS – Debian 6.0 is released, and we’ll tell you why it’s more important than ever!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

How to Encode WebM & BSD Tips | LAS | s15e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:58:37 -0800

It’s an old IN DEPTH LOOK episode this week! Bryan is out resting with his new family, and we figured most of you in the US are watching the Super Bowl this weekend.

To keep your weekly dose of ACTION coming, I’ve put together a quick screen cast tutorial on using the Arista Transcoder to transcode just about any video format, into just about any other video format. Including support for WebM, and OGG Theora.

After that – Allan is back with a his first installment of Study BSD!

All that and more, on this week’s Linux Action Show!

KDE 4.6 Review | LAS | s1504

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:57:16 -0800

The Linux Action Show is climbing a mountain, WHY are we climbing a mountain? Because KDE 4.6 is HERE! We review!

THEN – The numbers for 2010 are IN, and they show that Linux professionals are worth a premium!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

2011 Linux Predictions | LAS | s15e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:23:27 -0800

We look into the future and tell you about the things that will matter, before you care about them!

THEN – We respond to your lashings with our weapons of common sense!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Is Google Playing You? | LAS | s15e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:32:17 -0800

We’re all fired up over Google’s obvious playing of the open source community, and we attempt to shed our bright ACTION light of common sense their latest transgressions!

THEN – Firefox claims OpenGL is all messed up on Linux, and this has us scratching our heads!

Plus So much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Brothers in Arms | LAS | s15e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:08:28 -0800

It’s the BSD Action Show?! NO! It’s our brothers in arms episode! We get special guest host Allan on to share the love with our open source brothers!

PLUS – Cegega is closing it doors, and we share our thoughts on that and so much more!

It’s time for The Linux Action Show, HERE WE GO!

Holy Awesome Podcast Client Batman! | LAS | s13e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:30:25 -0800

The show is 100% beard this week as the B-man is out sick from holiday parties. Never fear, the C-Man swoops in like the dark night him self, and delivers swift blows of open source justice has I share my favorite Linux Podcast client, my adventure in building the ultimate mobile workstation, and so much more!

HERE WE GO!

Linux in 2010 Review | LAS | s14e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:24:56 -0800

It’s the end of the year and it’s time to see how Linux did in 2010! We cover the best, and the worst!

Then – We geek out over Debian’s new toy, and the new Humble Indie Bundle!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Dev’s We’re Thankful For | LAS | s14e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:45:20 -0800

When The Linux Action Show has Thanksgiving, its freaking AWESOME. The resulting left overs are so amazing that they taste like ACTION diamonds of LOVE and we share them with our favorite projects and developers!

Then -

The kOffice project has been torn apart, and we dig through the fall out. PLUS we cover the new shiny bits of Android 2.3 that has us excited, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Out Sick | LAS

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:05:05 -0800

The Linux Action Show sits one out this week due, both the guys wound up sick!
LAS is back next week with a spotlight on developers and projects we are thankful for!

Share your’s here:http://bit.ly/ePQXAN

Boxee Box Review | LAS | s14e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:17:13 -0800

We’ve got the only review of the Boxee Box that matters!

THEN – We break down the Attachmate and Novell deal, and discuss it’s future impact on LINUX and your love life!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

Remote Linux Administration | LAS | s14e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:26:28 -0800

We’ve got you covered on the essential tools you need to be a remote Linux super hero!

PLUS – Things are looking up for MeeGo’s future app store, as momentum continues to BUILD for this early platform we give you the updates you need!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Gaming Picks | Linux Action Show | s14e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:00:23 -0800

We unload a war chest of Linux games, and discuss our favorites! PLUS we cover our best tricks to get your favorite Windows games to run under Linux.

THEN - We’ve got a Boxee box and give you our first impressions, and so much more!

Fedora 14 Review | Linux Action Show | s14e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:49:31 -0800

Fedora 14 lands and we share our impressions of this Linux power house!

THEN – The Free Software Foundation has dropped a bomb on the VLC community, but we have to ask: what are the real motivations behind their latest attack!

Arch Linux Review | Linux Action Show | s14e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:37:41 -0700

We review Arch Linux and tell you why this 8 year old Linux distribution is the freshmaker!

Then – We cover Ubuntu’s plans to switch to Unity, huge news for Compiz, and the Gnome projects mega cash infusion!

Plus so much more, all this week on, The Linux Action Show!

RETRO: ASUS Nukes Netbook Linux | s10e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:22:35 -0700

We are taking this week off, but we picked one of our favorite retro episodes! Relive the massive bomb ASUS dropped on the Linux world when they launched “It’s Better With Windows” and our first episode EVER in our new Studio!

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

We give you our thoughts on ASUS serving Linux a big TURD sammich with their new “It’s Better With Windows” campaign, THEN we step things up a notch with Android on a Netbook! Want to know the latest on the GP2x? GOOD, we’ll TELL YA!

Then – We review a new HP Linux Desktop!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

OpenOffice.org’s New War | LAS | s14e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:19:44 -0700

With the recent change in owners, OpenOffice has come under a full FUD attack from Microsoft, we break down what Microsoft got sooooo wrong, and hook you up with the information you need to empower you to make the switch!

THEN – We share our thoughts on Google TV, Linuxes growth in business, and dual booting the N900…

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu 10.10 Review | LAS | s14e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:30:06 -0700

Today marks an action day in history, we review Ubuntu 10.10 on October 10th 2010.. AT 10:00AM! Has the desktop Linux quality bar been set to a whole new level, or just received some simple polish? We give you the details!

The future of MeeGo came into question this week, but our gut tells us everything is going to A-OK, we discuss!

Plus we share our thoughts on why an Amazon App market for Android could be a great thing… Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Are Big Distros Innovating? | LAS | s13e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:19:42 -0700

We’ll dissect the juicy innards of the upcoming releases, and tell you whether or not the next wave of distros are innovative, or rehashed garbage!

THEN – Microsoft sues Motorola over patent violations, is this a strategic attack against Android? We discuss!

PLUS – Organizing your massive collection of The Linux Action Show just got a lot easier, we give you the details!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Ubuntu Store Concerns | The Linux Action Show! s13e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:44:37 -0700

The Internet tells us openGL is dead, but is it all blown out of proportion? Mandriva’s back in the news and we’ve got the low down on their future plans!

THEN – we kick of an ACTION investigation into the Ubuntu Software Center, and we’ve got some major concerns – brace your selves!

All this week on The Linux Action Show!

Epic Linux News | The Linux Action Show! s13e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:50:31 -0700

It’s the biggest news week for Linux in years, and we cover it from every angle you care about. Mandriva’s been forked, Linus earns a cheese burger, and VMware might be buying Novell… We discuss!

PLUS: Palm’s former WebOS lead designer has joined Nokia, but will this move spell more delays for MeeGo? Can MeeGo survive if it takes any longer to ship? We break it down!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Mint Debian Review | The Linux Action Show! s13e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:06:39 -0700

We got our hands on Linux Mint’s new Debian edition and we’ll share our early impressions! Broadcom just dropped a bomb of awesome and we get all kinds of excited!

THEN – We take a look under the hood of Ubuntu, and find out how the development team cranks out release after release, from all over the world!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Beginners Q&A | LAS! s13e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:40:52 -0700

It’s our beginners ACTION guide to Linux! We’ve collected some of our top audience questions, and we give you the straight answers to your hard hitting questions!

PLUS – We’ve got three wicked Android picks that will empower your handset with super-phone like abilities fueled by our yellow sun!

And so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Lenovo’s Ultimate Linux Tablet! | The Linux Action Show! s13e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:45:11 -0700

We review what just might be the ultimate Linux Tablet that you can get your hands on right now! Plus we’ll tell you how DRM in Windows can NUKE your GRUB2 boot loader, OH NOES!

PLUS – We’ve got the scoop on native ZFS support coming to Linux, and so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Backup Roundup! | The Linux Action Show! s13e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:41:06 -0700

This week on The Linux Action Show!

It’s top 4 ACTION ways to backup data under Linux, then we’ve got some leaked details about Nokia’s up-coming premier MeeGo device, does it blow us away? Stay tuned to find out!

PLUS – We take Slashdot to SCHOOL!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Home Server Build PT2 | The Linux Action Show! s13e03

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:40:05 -0700

It’s round two of our Linux Home Server build project, and we’ve got the recipe you need to create an AWESOME LINUX SERVER!

THEN – We cut through all the STANK around Oracle suing Google and killing OpenSolaris. Is Oracle the new enemy of open source? We discuss!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Home Server Build PT1 | The Linux Action Show! s13e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:35:35 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

We kick off our Linux Home Server build project, and share with you our plans to make it a multimedia POWER HOUSE!

THEN – Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics – They all say Linux is dying! We debate the real reasons people are talking about Linux a whole lot less!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

EVO 4G + Froyo Review | The Linux Action Show! | s13e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:08:50 -0700

The week on, The Linux Action Show!

We review the new EVO 4G with Android 2.2 Froyo, find out how this premier Android device stacks up against the competition, and how well Sense UI integrates with Android!

We tackle the big question: Is Canonical a Open Source Freeloader? We debate this heated topic! Plus we break down the massive impact Android is having on the entire mobile industry!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Inside Look at openSUSE Build Service & SUSE Studio | The Linux Action Show s12e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:35:32 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

We get the insiders scope on the openSUSE Build Service and SUSE Studio, find out how these two services alone could change the landscape of Linux FOREVER!

Then we bust out an Android App Pick so rad, it just might help you run from the cops, then we wrap up our news segment with the top 5 features of Ubuntu 10.10!

Plus so much more!!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

openSUSE 11.3 Round Table Review | Linux Action Show! s12e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:33:02 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

It’s our round-table review of openSUSE 11.3, find out what features are grabbing our attention, like it’s improved Netbook support, integrated online backup, BtrFS, and so much more!

Plus we discuss the new GP2X device, and if it still has a place in a tablet powered world. Intel’s closed source driver snafu is preventing them from shipping their own driver, with their own software… We give you the details!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

PCLinuxOS 2010 Review | The Linux Action Show! s12e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:03:20 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

We review PCLinuxOS 2010, and tell you why it might just be the best Linux distro you aren't using! We tackle the silent killer of our gadget freedom.

Plus – We cover the new MeeGo user interface for mobile devices, and why we think it has real staying power.

Then – We cover the latest Mandriva release, and give you our tip for watching YouTube without flash!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

RETRO: The Linux Action Show! s9e02

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:28:07 -0700

Originally Airing on 8/17/2008: We cover the weeks top news stories, turn up the hate on the issues feel STRONGLY about, and give you our EPIC review of the Drobo Storage Robot and its Linux running NAS attachment. THEN – We answer your questions, PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

Happy 4th to everyone,

We’re taking this Sunday off to spend time with friends and family, but we thought instead of not having any episode at all, we might try featuring an episode from a couple of years ago.

At first we were tempted to go way way back, like single digit pre-season, old intro music, bad recording technique back. But we quickly realized that it might be more impressive if you could SEE just how far the show has grown.

While this episode is not our first video ever, it has a couple of big firsts for us personally. It’s one of our first videos in a wide screen aspect ratio, but more importantly, one of the first Linux Action Show’s ever shot in Chris’ new house. A few seasons worth of various shows were recorded in the room this episode was done in back in 2008 before we moved into our current dedicated studio.

ShotWell Review & Security Tips | The Linux Action Show! s12e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:40:50 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

We review the new Linux photo management software ShotWell and see how it stacks up to the other options!

Then we find out if 20% of Android Apps are really SPYING on you!

Plus we hand out some useful security tips for new Linux users!

All this week, on The Linux Action Show!

Nokia N900 Review | Linux Action Show! s12e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:06:58 -0700

The Linux Action Show s12e06: It's our EPIC review of the Nokia N900, and we see how it stacks up against four other hand held gadgets! Straight from the headlines: Dell shines their love on Linux... Wait.. Well, kinda.. We give you the details! YouTube wants to rock your "home movies" with their new HTML5 video editor, we share our thoughts on what this means for Desktop Linux!

XBMC Review & New Chrome OS Details! | The Linux Action Show! s12e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:10:52 -0700

Has an unreal Trojan opened your Linux box’s back door? Novel stikes a major deal that just might keep the cash flowing, we’ll give you the details! We’ve got some official news on Chrome OS, and some not so official news, as well! Canonical announces plans to build a new tablet OS… WAIT.. WHUT? WE DISCUSS!

THEN – It’s our ACTION review of XBMC and why it makes Linux a first class media center!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Google Bans Windows for Our Birthday! | Linux Action Show s12e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:50:16 -0700

This week on, THE LINUX ACTION SHOW!

It’s our fourth birthday, and Google is celebrating by banning Windows at the Google offices, Intel throws a party by showing off some MeeGo tablets, and Adobe gives us a birthday high-five with Air for Android!

THEN – We strap on our rocket a launchers and load our shot guns for our birthday death bash – LIVE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

How Can MeeGo Survive in an Android’s World? | The Linux Action Show!

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:14:04 -0700

The WebOS team just lost their lead designer, we’ll tell you where he is headed!

Then we cover the release of MeeGo 1.0, and where it fits in an Android World.

PLUS: Find out how you can shoot us in the face for our birthday… LIVE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Google Declares War on Apple! The Linux Action Show! s12e2

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:53:29 -0700

Google decimates the competition at Google I/O, we give you the details! Some more questions are cropping up about a Novell buy out – We give you the UPDATES!

THEN – We respond to the feedback we’ve gotten over our review of Fedora 13, PREPARE YOUR SELF!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Fedora 13 Review | The Linux Action Show! s12e01

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:22:39 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

It’s our big review of Fedora 13, does it make us want to sword fight Mr. Sulu? HINT: IT DOES! Mandriva is up for sale – Is it because they are FRENCH? We discuss! Details on the next release of Android CODENAME FROYO are OUT and it looks TASTY!

THEN – The Humble Indy Bundle has brought it more then ONE MILLION DOLLARS, but just how much of that came from Linux users? We break it DOWN!

All this week on, The Linux ACTION Show!

Ubuntu 10.04 Review | Linux Action Show! s11e10

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:43:19 -0700

This week on The Linux Action Show,

It’s our ACTION review of Ubuntu 10.04, is this the release the world has been waiting for? WE DISCUSS! We cover the approaching war against OGG Theora and what it means for Linux users!

THEN – Is the Microsoft and HTC patent deal a sign of Microsoft’s new covert Linux attack strategy? WE BREAK IT DOWN!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Why Desktop Linux (Still) Sucks. And What We Can Do To Fix It.

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:40:52 -0700

A follow-up to last-years “Why Desktop Linux Sucks” session, we’ll take a look at the progress Desktop Linux has made over the last year. Then we’ll look at where it is still broken and what needs to happen to fix it.

LinuxFest Northwest 2010 | The Linux Action Show! s11e09

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:36:56 -0700

The Linux Action Show! Season 11 Episode 9: We visit LinuxFest Northwest in Bellingham Washington and give you a look at the highlights!

Plus we wrap with a retrospective look at the event, and discuss the place for events like this in a world where everyone is connected online. Are these “Fests” a dying breed? We discuss!

All This week on, The Linux Action Show!

Btrfs the ZFS Killer? | The Linux Action Show! s11e08

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:06:10 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

Is the call for a full featured Linux Video editor finally being answered? We discuss! Sony taking away your Linux got you down? We’ve got the answer! Take out your retro hat and get ready for the return of OS/2 – Running on Linux!

THEN – The future of Linux file systems is all about the butter, and it is gad darn delicious!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

The Future of Software Development | The Linux Action Show! s11e07

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:55:27 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

Is IBM becoming big bad blue? Canonical wants to put Ubuntu One in your pants, does the Ubuntu distro really have 12 MILLION users!? We discuss!

THEN – We’ve got an idea that just might change the future of software development, forever!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Sho

VirtualBox vs VMware | Linux Action Show s11e06

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:09:51 -0700

This week on The Linux Action Show!

Novell kicks SCO in the face in a mother freaking punch fight! Google hires a dog to burn down Ogg Theora's hospital.

THEN - Will HTML5 finally kill the windows monopoly? WE DISCUSS!

PLUS - VritualBox vs. VMware

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Boxee is Awesome | The Linux Action Show! s11e05

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:54:50 -0700

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

NVDIA drops support for their open source driver, DOES THIS CHANGE EVERYTHING? Nokia wants input on their next phone, do we have what it takes to make the next iPhone killer? We discuss!

THEN – We give you our action review of Boxee, the coolest media center software you don’t use!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Goodbye Novell | The Linux Action Show! s11e04

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:52 -0700

This week on The Linux Action Show!

Rumor has it: The Big Novell Purchase was JUST aproved we discuss what this means for Linux!

THEN - Microsoft's VP of "Trusted Computing" wants to tax the American people to fix Windows, we light our mics on fire with RAGE!

PLUS - We take a whole batch of your calls, AND SO MUCH MORE!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Apple Attacks Android & Webcam Studio for Linux | The Linux Action Show! Season 11 Episode 3

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:37:09 -0800

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

The Linux Action Show, Season 11 Episode 3: Apple fires the first shot in their new war against Android, we go over what YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Then – We load up the coolest new Desktop Linux app that turns your webcam into a production studio POWER HOUSE!

Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

Linux Mint 8 Review & Linux's Eventual Unification | The Linux Action Show! Season 11 Episode 2

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:10:14 -0800

This week on, The Linux Action Show!

We dissect the Microsoft and Amazon deal, give you the full story on the new Linux Terminal Server Project release!

THEN – We use MATH to get you the important trends in the Linux desktop.

PLUS – We Review Linux Mint 8!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

The Linux Action Show! Season 11 Episode 1: Intel & Nokia Kill Maemo

chris@linuxactionshow.com — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:06:06 -0800

This week on, The LINUX Action SHOW!

Intel and Nokia announce Meego,and we step into the ring and go a few rounds in our earth shattering debate, DID INTEL JUST KILL MAEMO? Then we discuss Symbian going open source, and report on the Nouveau open source Nvidia Driver’s performance.

THEN – We update you on the new format of The Linux Action Show and our plans for future episodes!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!