Linux in the News

Guy gives his kid a Linux Laptop. Kid takes it to school. Craziness ensues. Teacher confiscates legal software and looks like an idiot. We also talk about free Linux server software as well as free software for your computer.

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Mike and Harold

 

 Lessons in Linux [24:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted: December 27th, 2008 under After Show.
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Lessons learned in maintenance

We commiserate about a customer who hasn’t been upgrading… for years! Moral of the story: Keep up with updates, both free and purchased! Firefox’ Add-on, “no-scripts”. Christmas advice: thinkgeek.com, despair.com, lego.com, brickarms.com, ipod.apple.com, ifrogz.com

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Mike and Harold

 

 Maintenance [24:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted: December 20th, 2008 under After Show.
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We talk about the best of Computer 101, but it’s all new.

Harold’s got a cold. Harold and Mike decide to do a best of show. But since we’re on a low budget, we do it live. Memory: but more. Backups: do them! Don’t use thumb drives. Hard drives are easiest. Firewalls and Protection: we’re here to confuse you!

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Mike and Harold

 

 "Best of:" Live! [24:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted: December 13th, 2008 under After Show.
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