Linux, Open Source, Ubuntu, Kubuntu, SUSE, Fedora, Debian, Slackware, radio, computer, geeks Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Description: "The Gutsy Geeks" is the only broadcast radio show in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to Linux and FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). On the air since 2001 and hosted by Linux gurus Michael Cady, Nick Coons and Mr. Modem, shows feature news, product reviews, recommendations, guests and LUG (Linux User Group) profiles, as well as information about the many advantages and benefits of Linux as an alternative to Windows. Description: "The Gutsy Geeks" is the only broadcast radio show in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to Linux and FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). On the air since 2001 and hosted by Linux gurus Michael Cady, Nick Coons and Mr. Modem, shows feature news, product reviews, recommendations, guests and LUG (Linux User Group) profiles, as well as information about the many advantages and benefits of Linux as an alternative to Windows. http://www.gutsygeeks.com http://www.gutsygeeks.com/images/podcast_logo.jpg Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - The Right Tool for the Job - Using Linux is Not Significantly Different - Interview: Bob Austin, Open ISES Project - Interview: Stewart, Mozilla - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Going Green with Linux - The Right Tool for the Job - Using Linux is Not Significantly Different - Interview: Bob Austin, Open ISES Project - Interview: Stewart, Mozilla - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Going Green with Linux Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Power User is to Car Mechanic as User is to Driver - Interview: Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier, Novell/openSUSE - Linux 101: FUSE - Power User is to Car Mechanic as User is to Driver - Interview: Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier, Novell/openSUSE - Linux 101: FUSE Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Linux is better for the average computer user. - Google doesn't use Linux because it's free. - Guest Interview: Brantley, Coraid, ATA-over-Ethernet (AoE) - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Mozilla Firefox Addons - YouTube XL launches. - Linux is better for the average computer user. - Google doesn't use Linux because it's free. - Guest Interview: Brantley, Coraid, ATA-over-Ethernet (AoE) - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Mozilla Firefox Addons - YouTube XL launches. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Microsoft is a bank, Linux is a credit union. - Guest Interview: Jesse, Walk Score. - Mike's a Prophet, Android on the netbook. - Linux 101: Synergy - Microsoft is a bank, Linux is a credit union. - Guest Interview: Jesse, Walk Score. - Mike's a Prophet, Android on the netbook. - Linux 101: Synergy Sat, 30 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - You're all criminals! - Mr. Modem Does Linux: A letter from a listener considering switching his office to Linux. - We've have all used many versions of Windows and have lots of experience, and we've all switched to Linux and don't miss proprietary software. - Switching to web-based applications. - Microsoft Office 2010 leaked, screenshots indicate that using the new version is like flying the space shuttle. - You're all criminals! - Mr. Modem Does Linux: A letter from a listener considering switching his office to Linux. - We've have all used many versions of Windows and have lots of experience, and we've all switched to Linux and don't miss proprietary software. - Switching to web-based applications. - Microsoft Office 2010 leaked, screenshots indicate that using the new version is like flying the space shuttle. Sat, 23 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - We're not trying to convert everyone, just consider it. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Shares with us yet more positive input from readers of Smart Computing. - Linux 101: Palm Pre - UbuntuOne: Syncing and online backup. - We're not trying to convert everyone, just consider it. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Shares with us yet more positive input from readers of Smart Computing. - Linux 101: Palm Pre - UbuntuOne: Syncing and online backup. Sat, 16 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - More people kill themselves from Windows horrors than have died from swine flu. - Guest: Paul Ferris, Ohio Linux Fest - Information about the new Kindle DX. - Software Compatibility. - More people kill themselves from Windows horrors than have died from swine flu. - Guest: Paul Ferris, Ohio Linux Fest - Information about the new Kindle DX. - Software Compatibility. Sat, 09 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction: The Gutsy Geeks get comfy at their new home on KFNX. - Sponsor: We'd like to welcome our new sponsor, Coraid. - Guest: Jordan Smith, Xandros. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Smart Computing feedback in response to questions about using Linux. - Linux 101: Zoneminder, Linux-based surveillance system. - Introduction: The Gutsy Geeks get comfy at their new home on KFNX. - Sponsor: We'd like to welcome our new sponsor, Coraid. - Guest: Jordan Smith, Xandros. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Smart Computing feedback in response to questions about using Linux. - Linux 101: Zoneminder, Linux-based surveillance system. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Windows: It's No Way To Live - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Mark Shuttleworth. - Using Squid to keep employees in line. - Netbooks are not Notebooks. - Windows: It's No Way To Live - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Mark Shuttleworth. - Using Squid to keep employees in line. - Netbooks are not Notebooks. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Windows/Linux: Using it vs. Under the hood - Doug & Kirsten Hill: The Hill Group. - Ideas for gluing open source apps together. - Linux 101: OpenDNS. - Windows/Linux: Using it vs. Under the hood - Doug & Kirsten Hill: The Hill Group. - Ideas for gluing open source apps together. - Linux 101: OpenDNS. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Dave Ramsey Should Like Linux, it Saves Money! - Interview: Paul Ferris, LXer - Linux Gaining Market Share on Netbooks - TomTom Countersues Microsoft For Patent Violations - Dave Ramsey Should Like Linux, it Saves Money! - Interview: Paul Ferris, LXer - Linux Gaining Market Share on Netbooks - TomTom Countersues Microsoft For Patent Violations Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Dvorak Likes Linux - Linux Installed on a Potato - Mr. Modem Does Linux: When Linux Breaks? - Linux 101: Jaunty Jackalope - Dvorak Likes Linux - Linux Installed on a Potato - Mr. Modem Does Linux: When Linux Breaks? - Linux 101: Jaunty Jackalope Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Stimulating your personal economy with open souce. - Recessing economy popularizes Linux in mobile devices. - Microsoft sues TomTom over FAT LFN patent. - White House picks new CIO. - Give up technology for lent? - CrossOver/WINE version specific for games. - Microsoft's biggest enemy is... itself? - Stimulating your personal economy with open souce. - Recessing economy popularizes Linux in mobile devices. - Microsoft sues TomTom over FAT LFN patent. - White House picks new CIO. - Give up technology for lent? - CrossOver/WINE version specific for games. - Microsoft's biggest enemy is... itself? Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Switching from Windows, to Apple or Linux? - Microsoft claims Linux is more expensive than Windows. - Linux embedded devices development, http://www.linuxfoundation.org/training - Closed-source programming encourages sloppy code. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Farewall to Paul Harvey. - Linux 101: Medibuntu - Win a trip to Tokyo's Linux Symposium for creating the best Linux ad. - Switching from Windows, to Apple or Linux? - Microsoft claims Linux is more expensive than Windows. - Linux embedded devices development, http://www.linuxfoundation.org/training - Closed-source programming encourages sloppy code. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Farewall to Paul Harvey. - Linux 101: Medibuntu - Win a trip to Tokyo's Linux Symposium for creating the best Linux ad. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - More Good Reasons For the Average Person to Use Linux - Mr. Modem Does Linux: A report of a report of a report. - G2 to be released, Cuba as its own distro, Moonlight v1.0. - OGG Theora in Firefox 3.1. - More Good Reasons For the Average Person to Use Linux - Mr. Modem Does Linux: A report of a report of a report. - G2 to be released, Cuba as its own distro, Moonlight v1.0. - OGG Theora in Firefox 3.1. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - One Good Reason to Use Open-Source - Interview: Henry Kingman, Linux Devices - Microsoft.com makes IE8's incompatibility list. - Check your site to make sure it works in all browsers! - Linux 101: Userful - One Good Reason to Use Open-Source - Interview: Henry Kingman, Linux Devices - Microsoft.com makes IE8's incompatibility list. - Check your site to make sure it works in all browsers! - Linux 101: Userful Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Windows Vista Capable? Not really. - Interview: Mark, Zenoss - Mr. Modem Does The News - Linux 101: X-WRT - Windows Vista Capable? Not really. - Interview: Mark, Zenoss - Mr. Modem Does The News - Linux 101: X-WRT Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Michael's first trials with Windows 7 Beta. - Interview: Brinkster - Mr. Modem Does The News - Firefox overtakes Internet Explorer at W3Schools. - Michael's first trials with Windows 7 Beta. - Interview: Brinkster - Mr. Modem Does The News - Firefox overtakes Internet Explorer at W3Schools. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Comparing the performance of Ubuntu and Windows XP. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: GPL v3, Part 2 - John Nash, Ottawa Canada LUG (OCLUG). - Linux 101: VMWare and VirtualBox - Comparing the performance of Ubuntu and Windows XP. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: GPL v3, Part 2 - John Nash, Ottawa Canada LUG (OCLUG). - Linux 101: VMWare and VirtualBox Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Where has Michael been? Hint; he's sobered up now. - Orv, Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE). Use promo code GUTSY for a 40% discount! - Jesse, workshop trainer for SCALE. - Where has Michael been? Hint; he's sobered up now. - Orv, Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE). Use promo code GUTSY for a 40% discount! - Jesse, workshop trainer for SCALE. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Tackling Frequently Asked Questions about Linux. - Michael is absent again, hopefully he's not drinking his homework. - Linux 101: Flyback, Timevault - Tackling Frequently Asked Questions about Linux. - Michael is absent again, hopefully he's not drinking his homework. - Linux 101: Flyback, Timevault Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Just by using open-source, you contribute. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: GPL v3, Part 1 - Vietnamese government is going open-source. - Linux 101: Cygwin - Just by using open-source, you contribute. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: GPL v3, Part 1 - Vietnamese government is going open-source. - Linux 101: Cygwin Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Lots of resources in switching to Linux - Quick, unrehearsed skit talking about the differences between various operating systems. - Let Me Google That For You. - Linux 101: ODF@WWW. - Lots of resources in switching to Linux - Quick, unrehearsed skit talking about the differences between various operating systems. - Let Me Google That For You. - Linux 101: ODF@WWW. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Why is Linux easier to use and maintain? - Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice 3.0 - How to run Windows programs in Linux. - Linux 101: Multiple Monitors. - Why is Linux easier to use and maintain? - Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice 3.0 - How to run Windows programs in Linux. - Linux 101: Multiple Monitors. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Switching to Linux for newbies - Interview: Paul Ferris. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Windows, Mac, and Linux - Linux 101: RAID - Switching to Linux for newbies - Interview: Paul Ferris. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Windows, Mac, and Linux - Linux 101: RAID Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Malware is more rampant than ever; How to support free software - Marcel Gagne, Writer and Free Thinker at Large. - Linux 101: How the computer guys do backups. - Linux User Group of Yavapai, LUGY. - Malware is more rampant than ever; How to support free software - Marcel Gagne, Writer and Free Thinker at Large. - Linux 101: How the computer guys do backups. - Linux User Group of Yavapai, LUGY. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction: Gutsy Geeks and Linux is for the average computer user. - 64-bit computing, use ia32-libs in Ubuntu with the 64-bit kernel. - Linux 101: Improvements in Intrepid - Introduction: Gutsy Geeks and Linux is for the average computer user. - 64-bit computing, use ia32-libs in Ubuntu with the 64-bit kernel. - Linux 101: Improvements in Intrepid Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction: Why use Linux? - Contact Us: Let us know how we're doing, provide your input for future topics, get your LUG on the air. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: 10 Things Linux Does Better Than Windows - Linux 101: gscan2pdf - Introduction: Why use Linux? - Contact Us: Let us know how we're doing, provide your input for future topics, get your LUG on the air. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: 10 Things Linux Does Better Than Windows - Linux 101: gscan2pdf Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction: Why FOSS prospers and how it advances. - Interview: Rick, South Alabama LUG. - Drive Savers, data recovery, mention "Gutsy Geeks" for a substantial discount. - Linux 101: Setting up a Podcast. - Introduction: Why FOSS prospers and how it advances. - Interview: Rick, South Alabama LUG. - Drive Savers, data recovery, mention "Gutsy Geeks" for a substantial discount. - Linux 101: Setting up a Podcast. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction: Brief history of how the show got started, brief mention of the new Podcast; don't forget to donate. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Follow-Up of Google's Chrome. - Interview: Bryan, Director of IT for Speekback. - Linux 101: SQL Ledger. - Introduction: Brief history of how the show got started, brief mention of the new Podcast; don't forget to donate. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Follow-Up of Google's Chrome. - Interview: Bryan, Director of IT for Speekback. - Linux 101: SQL Ledger. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Intro: Buy Windows every six years, or get Ubuntu free every six months. Interview: Justin, Oregon State LUG (OSLUG). Discussed some improvements in Intrepid Ibex. Intro: Buy Windows every six years, or get Ubuntu free every six months. Interview: Justin, Oregon State LUG (OSLUG). Discussed some improvements in Intrepid Ibex. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Intro: Opening up your options with Linux. Interview: Jack, New York LUG (NYLUG). Mr. Modem Does Linux: Google's perpetual beta products. Linux 101: Audacity Intro: Opening up your options with Linux. Interview: Jack, New York LUG (NYLUG). Mr. Modem Does Linux: Google's perpetual beta products. Linux 101: Audacity Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - How we switched from PC Chat to Gutsy Geeks. - It's about file formats, not applications. - Interview: Paul Ferris - Linux 101: RAID in Linux - Interview: Hans, Phoenix Linux Users Group. - How we switched from PC Chat to Gutsy Geeks. - It's about file formats, not applications. - Interview: Paul Ferris - Linux 101: RAID in Linux - Interview: Hans, Phoenix Linux Users Group. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction to open-source concepts. - Discussed the benefits of contributing to the show. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Microsoft working with open-source? - Interview: Gareth, Simi Conejo Linux Users Group. - Introduction to open-source concepts. - Discussed the benefits of contributing to the show. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Microsoft working with open-source? - Interview: Gareth, Simi Conejo Linux Users Group. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed how Linux is all around us and we don't even see it. - Interview: Allie, Oops I'm Sorry. - Introduced a new segment next month, interviewing a new LUG each week. - Linux 101: Mythbuntu - Discussed how Linux is all around us and we don't even see it. - Interview: Allie, Oops I'm Sorry. - Introduced a new segment next month, interviewing a new LUG each week. - Linux 101: Mythbuntu Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction to the Google Android. - Interview: Spence, Geek2Geek. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Google Chrome - Linux 101: Burning CDs/DVDs with Brasero - Introduction to the Google Android. - Interview: Spence, Geek2Geek. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Google Chrome - Linux 101: Burning CDs/DVDs with Brasero Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Reminisced about old wireless relays. - Interview: Paul Ferris, Ohio Linux Fest. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: List of open-source alternatives, part 2 - Linux 101: Scanners in Linux - Reminisced about old wireless relays. - Interview: Paul Ferris, Ohio Linux Fest. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: List of open-source alternatives, part 2 - Linux 101: Scanners in Linux Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction for new listeners, promoting FOSS. - Interview: Gregory from Astricon. - Linux 101: Wacom Tablet in Ubuntu - Introduction for new listeners, promoting FOSS. - Interview: Gregory from Astricon. - Linux 101: Wacom Tablet in Ubuntu Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - What would the computing world be like without Richard Stallman? - Interview: Splashtop. - Interview: Hans, ABLEconf. - Linux 101: 3G Personal Hot Spot - What would the computing world be like without Richard Stallman? - Interview: Splashtop. - Interview: Hans, ABLEconf. - Linux 101: 3G Personal Hot Spot Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed differences between MS Office and OpenOffice - Interview: Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation, 40 minute interview with no commercial breaks. - Stallman recommends: fsf.org, defectivebydesign.org - Discussed differences between MS Office and OpenOffice - Interview: Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation, 40 minute interview with no commercial breaks. - Stallman recommends: fsf.org, defectivebydesign.org Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Why you should use Linux. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: List of open-source alternatives. - Linux 101: Sharing data between a Windows/Linux dual-booted system. - Why you should use Linux. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: List of open-source alternatives. - Linux 101: Sharing data between a Windows/Linux dual-booted system. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction to Linux. - Interview: Troy Councilman, BigEMouth.com. - Microsoft to pay Novell $100M more. - Linux 101: OpenOffice 3.0, new features. - Introduction to Linux. - Interview: Troy Councilman, BigEMouth.com. - Microsoft to pay Novell $100M more. - Linux 101: OpenOffice 3.0, new features. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed our plans to test out accepting direct contributions from listeners. - Mr. Modem Does Linux - Review of "The Official Ubuntu Book: Third Edition" - Introduction to the Acer Aspire sub-notebook. - Linux 101 - How To Use a Flash Drive (shortest.. segment.. ever!) - Discussed our plans to test out accepting direct contributions from listeners. - Mr. Modem Does Linux - Review of "The Official Ubuntu Book: Third Edition" - Introduction to the Acer Aspire sub-notebook. - Linux 101 - How To Use a Flash Drive (shortest.. segment.. ever!) Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Intro'd the show talking about choosing Linux over Mac as an alternative to Windows. - Dennis, Mesa Community College, offering OpenOffice courses. - Michael is a big fat liar.  There is currently no link on our home page for PayPal... but there will be soon.  Stay tuned! - 10 Steps to Convert a Windows User to Linux. - Intro'd the show talking about choosing Linux over Mac as an alternative to Windows. - Dennis, Mesa Community College, offering OpenOffice courses. - Michael is a big fat liar.  There is currently no link on our home page for PayPal... but there will be soon.  Stay tuned! - 10 Steps to Convert a Windows User to Linux. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction to the show. - Interview: Ken from Lindependence. - Interview: Ted, listener. - Mr. Modem Rants about Linspire. - Interview: Scott, lxer.com. - Spent the last few minutes of the show bashing Windows Vista. - Introduction to the show. - Interview: Ken from Lindependence. - Interview: Ted, listener. - Mr. Modem Rants about Linspire. - Interview: Scott, lxer.com. - Spent the last few minutes of the show bashing Windows Vista. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed benefits of Linux and open-source. - Interview: Larry from Lindependence. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Review of KMyMoney - Linux 101: First Person Shooter Games - Discussed benefits of Linux and open-source. - Interview: Larry from Lindependence. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Review of KMyMoney - Linux 101: First Person Shooter Games Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Talked about using your computer (with free software) instead of spending all of your time fixing your computer (with Windows). - Interview: Henry, Desktoplinux.org - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Report on www.distrowatch.com. - Linux 101: Keyring Manager / KWallet - Talked about using your computer (with free software) instead of spending all of your time fixing your computer (with Windows). - Interview: Henry, Desktoplinux.org - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Report on www.distrowatch.com. - Linux 101: Keyring Manager / KWallet Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - In-depth discussion about the economy (not really), and how you can save money with free software. - Interview: Scott, The Linux Fund - Interview: Earl, ZaReason, Inc. - Linux 101: Setting up a printer. - In-depth discussion about the economy (not really), and how you can save money with free software. - Interview: Scott, The Linux Fund - Interview: Earl, ZaReason, Inc. - Linux 101: Setting up a printer. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed the costs of using proprietary software - Interviewed John from Ubuntu-Arizona LoCo Team - Lack of a Windows key on a ThinkPad - Linux 101: Mythical Faults of Linux, Part 2 - Looking for advertisers and sponsorship - Discussed the costs of using proprietary software - Interviewed John from Ubuntu-Arizona LoCo Team - Lack of a Windows key on a ThinkPad - Linux 101: Mythical Faults of Linux, Part 2 - Looking for advertisers and sponsorship Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Interviewed Matthew from Vox Products - Mr. Modem Does Linux - Part 2 of Top 10 Things Learned From Using Linux - Linux 101: Mythical Faults of Linux, Part 1 - Interviewed Matthew from Vox Products - Mr. Modem Does Linux - Part 2 of Top 10 Things Learned From Using Linux - Linux 101: Mythical Faults of Linux, Part 1 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed what Linux is, and encouraged people to tell us their experiences with switching to Linux and open source. - Interviewed Scott from lxer.com. - Talked about Time Warner's metered cable service. - Linux 101: Gnash, open-source Flash player. - Discussed what Linux is, and encouraged people to tell us their experiences with switching to Linux and open source. - Interviewed Scott from lxer.com. - Talked about Time Warner's metered cable service. - Linux 101: Gnash, open-source Flash player. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Talked about the benefits of open-source and where the money comes from to develop and maintain it. - Interviewed Mike Kavis - Microsoft Free - One year later. - Mr. Modem Does Linux - 20 Things I've Learned Using Linux (Part 1) - Linux 101: ACL's on Linux. - Talked about the benefits of open-source and where the money comes from to develop and maintain it. - Interviewed Mike Kavis - Microsoft Free - One year later. - Mr. Modem Does Linux - 20 Things I've Learned Using Linux (Part 1) - Linux 101: ACL's on Linux. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Presented Linux as an alternative to Windows - Michael's rant on "owning" versus "renting" music and movies - Guest: Scott, SCOTTeVEST - Shout Out to Paul McSween - Linux 101: WINE (a Windows environment for Linux) - Presented Linux as an alternative to Windows - Michael's rant on "owning" versus "renting" music and movies - Guest: Scott, SCOTTeVEST - Shout Out to Paul McSween - Linux 101: WINE (a Windows environment for Linux) Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed the philosophy behind Open Source - Guest: Tim, Roku (manufacturer of the NetFlix set-top box) - Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice Writer Templates - Linux 101: Simple Backup - Discussed the philosophy behind Open Source - Guest: Tim, Roku (manufacturer of the NetFlix set-top box) - Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice Writer Templates - Linux 101: Simple Backup Sun, 25 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Talked about the premise behind open-source - Joe, stopdog.com, a filtered search engine. - Mr. Modem Does Linux - Firefox3 Review - Linux 101: Why is it so hard to prepare for this segment? - Talked about the premise behind open-source - Joe, stopdog.com, a filtered search engine. - Mr. Modem Does Linux - Firefox3 Review - Linux 101: Why is it so hard to prepare for this segment? Sun, 18 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Discussed what Linux was and what the show is about. - Henry Kingman from linuxdevices.com, linux-watch.com, and desktoplinux.com. - Phil & Dennis from MCC tell us about Linux and open-source classes that they teach. - Linux 101: rsnapshot - Discussed what Linux was and what the show is about. - Henry Kingman from linuxdevices.com, linux-watch.com, and desktoplinux.com. - Phil & Dennis from MCC tell us about Linux and open-source classes that they teach. - Linux 101: rsnapshot Sun, 11 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Talked about the mass numbers of security articles in magazines regarding Windows. - Discussed password policies. - Talked about identity theft and ways that criminals acquire credit information. - Mentioned a computer club class that teaches MS Office 97 because they don't want to buy new MS Office licenses, completely unaware of the existence of OpenOffice. - Again, Mike rambled too much in the last segment, so no Linux 101 this week. - Talked about the mass numbers of security articles in magazines regarding Windows. - Discussed password policies. - Talked about identity theft and ways that criminals acquire credit information. - Mentioned a computer club class that teaches MS Office 97 because they don't want to buy new MS Office licenses, completely unaware of the existence of OpenOffice. - Again, Mike rambled too much in the last segment, so no Linux 101 this week. Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Started the show by stating that Linux is best for most people, and clarified which "most" people that applies to. - Touched on the BSA and consequences of stealing software. - Announced launch of new Asus eeePC. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Reviews of Mozilla's Lightning and Sunbird. - Linux 101: Ubuntu Hardy Heron improvements. - Started the show by stating that Linux is best for most people, and clarified which "most" people that applies to. - Touched on the BSA and consequences of stealing software. - Announced launch of new Asus eeePC. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: Reviews of Mozilla's Lightning and Sunbird. - Linux 101: Ubuntu Hardy Heron improvements. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Continued from last week about digital media. - Interview: Paul Ferris from fericyde.blogspot.com. - Linux 101: Mozilla Lightning improvements. - Talked about StopDog, a filtered search engine. - Continued from last week about digital media. - Interview: Paul Ferris from fericyde.blogspot.com. - Linux 101: Mozilla Lightning improvements. - Talked about StopDog, a filtered search engine. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem - Introduction to Linux, discussed security flaws in Windows, and how apparent the flaws are with the majority of articles in computer magazines focus on how to protect computers running Windows. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: GnuCash. - Discussed the ridiculousness of DRM (Digital Rights Management). - Michael told us about the new MP3 player he purchased that communicates with the speakers via Bluetooth. - No Linux 101 this week, Michael kept rambling too long. - Introduction to Linux, discussed security flaws in Windows, and how apparent the flaws are with the majority of articles in computer magazines focus on how to protect computers running Windows. - Mr. Modem Does Linux: GnuCash. - Discussed the ridiculousness of DRM (Digital Rights Management). - Michael told us about the new MP3 player he purchased that communicates with the speakers via Bluetooth. - No Linux 101 this week, Michael kept rambling too long. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Discussed CanSecWest PWN to OWN contest, where the Mac system fell first, then Windows, and the Ubuntu Linux system was never cracked. Discussed Safari being packaged with iTunes, and what security implications that may have for Windows users. Interviewed Brandon from FastQ about Net Neutrality, discussed the pros and cons of such legislation, and whether or not the government should be involved at any level. Linux 101: Package Management. Discussed CanSecWest PWN to OWN contest, where the Mac system fell first, then Windows, and the Ubuntu Linux system was never cracked. Discussed Safari being packaged with iTunes, and what security implications that may have for Windows users. Interviewed Brandon from FastQ about Net Neutrality, discussed the pros and cons of such legislation, and whether or not the government should be involved at any level. Linux 101: Package Management. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Opened by talking about what Linux is and why it's more secure. Guest: Gabi with yelp.com. Linux 101: WINE. Opened by talking about what Linux is and why it's more secure. Guest: Gabi with yelp.com. Linux 101: WINE. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Discussed OpenMoko, a Linux-based open-source phone. Guest: Fit-PC, a low power usage system. Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice Calc vs. Microsoft Excel. Linux 101: Blender. Discussed OpenMoko, a Linux-based open-source phone. Guest: Fit-PC, a low power usage system. Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice Calc vs. Microsoft Excel. Linux 101: Blender. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Guest: Todd, Lifelock. Discussed various articles references open-source software. Linux 101: 3D Home Modeling. Guest: Todd, Lifelock. Discussed various articles references open-source software. Linux 101: 3D Home Modeling. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Discussed a local computer charity, KidComputers.org. Mr. Modem Does Linux: A review of the free and open-source AbiWord word processor application. Discussed getting a used system with a KVM from RedSeven's Computer Outlet in Mesa, AZ, as a recommendation for trying Linux. Linux 101: Games in Linux, with a focus on SimCity 3000. Discussed a local computer charity, KidComputers.org. Mr. Modem Does Linux: A review of the free and open-source AbiWord word processor application. Discussed getting a used system with a KVM from RedSeven's Computer Outlet in Mesa, AZ, as a recommendation for trying Linux. Linux 101: Games in Linux, with a focus on SimCity 3000. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Site Recommendation: www.yelp.com, a social networking site for adults that allows real people to post real reviews about local businesses. Sun purchases MySQL for $1 billion. Microsoft pays fines of $1.36 billion to the EU. Discussed the Windows ME flop, comparing it to the Vista flop, and how Microsoft recovered from XP, and hypothesized about what would happen if the next version of Windows was not the savior for Microsoft that XP was. Linux 101 - Discussed SugarCRM and talked about how it is now available in Canonical's (Ubuntu) repositories. Site Recommendation: www.yelp.com, a social networking site for adults that allows real people to post real reviews about local businesses. Sun purchases MySQL for $1 billion. Microsoft pays fines of $1.36 billion to the EU. Discussed the Windows ME flop, comparing it to the Vista flop, and how Microsoft recovered from XP, and hypothesized about what would happen if the next version of Windows was not the savior for Microsoft that XP was. Linux 101 - Discussed SugarCRM and talked about how it is now available in Canonical's (Ubuntu) repositories. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Michael is still out, probably drunk by now. Discussed Ubuntu six-month release cycle. Guest: Hans from PLUG (Phoenix Linux User Group). Linus Torvalds says that Windows Vista is benefiting the Linux desktop. Discussed open formats of Free Software. Linux 101: Game Console Emulators. Michael is still out, probably drunk by now. Discussed Ubuntu six-month release cycle. Guest: Hans from PLUG (Phoenix Linux User Group). Linus Torvalds says that Windows Vista is benefiting the Linux desktop. Discussed open formats of Free Software. Linux 101: Game Console Emulators. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Michael says he's out ill, but he's probably on an island with a Corona. Introduced Quote Of The Week, in beta. Guest: Hans from PLUG (Phoenix Linux User Group). Discussed release of next version of Windows, is Vista the new "Windows ME"? Mr. Modem Does Linux: Compatibility between OpenOffice and other office suites. Linux 101: Contributing to Open Source. Michael says he's out ill, but he's probably on an island with a Corona. Introduced Quote Of The Week, in beta. Guest: Hans from PLUG (Phoenix Linux User Group). Discussed release of next version of Windows, is Vista the new "Windows ME"? Mr. Modem Does Linux: Compatibility between OpenOffice and other office suites. Linux 101: Contributing to Open Source. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Guest: Jono with Ubuntu. Linus Torvalds: "Microsoft is bluffing on patents." Linux 101: OpenOffice Extensions. Guest: Jono with Ubuntu. Linus Torvalds: "Microsoft is bluffing on patents." Linux 101: OpenOffice Extensions. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Why Use Open Source? Mr. Modem Does Linux: Theory of Open Source Software. Discussed Microsoft's wishes to purchase Yahoo. Linux 101: Mouse Gestures. Why Use Open Source? Mr. Modem Does Linux: Theory of Open Source Software. Discussed Microsoft's wishes to purchase Yahoo. Linux 101: Mouse Gestures. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Discussed the change from PC Chat to Gutsy Geeks. Guest: Paul Ferris from www.lxer.org. Mr. Modem Does Linux: ASUS eeePC continued. Linux 101: IEs4Linux. Discussed the change from PC Chat to Gutsy Geeks. Guest: Paul Ferris from www.lxer.org. Mr. Modem Does Linux: ASUS eeePC continued. Linux 101: IEs4Linux. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Described what Linux is and the benefits of using it. Mr. Modem Does Linux: ASUS eeePC. Described RedSeven's Perpetual Computing concept. Linux 101: Virtual Desktops. Described what Linux is and the benefits of using it. Mr. Modem Does Linux: ASUS eeePC. Described RedSeven's Perpetual Computing concept. Linux 101: Virtual Desktops. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Discussed alternate programs for Linux and cross-platform applications. Differences between various distributions and Ubuntu's release cycle. Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice Online. Site Recommendation: OpenPrinting; www.linux-foundation.com/en/OpenPrinting. Linux 101: NTFS support in Linux, EXT3 support in Windows. Discussed alternate programs for Linux and cross-platform applications. Differences between various distributions and Ubuntu's release cycle. Mr. Modem Does Linux: OpenOffice Online. Site Recommendation: OpenPrinting; www.linux-foundation.com/en/OpenPrinting. Linux 101: NTFS support in Linux, EXT3 support in Windows. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0700 Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Mr. Modem Introduced "Gutsy Geeks", formerly known as the "PC Chat Computer Show". Intel drops out of "One Laptop Per Child" program. Linux 101: Automatix. Site Recommendation: The Linux Alternative Project: www.linuxalt.com. Introduction to "Mr. Modem Does Linux". Introduced "Gutsy Geeks", formerly known as the "PC Chat Computer Show". Intel drops out of "One Laptop Per Child" program. Linux 101: Automatix. Site Recommendation: The Linux Alternative Project: www.linuxalt.com. Introduction to "Mr. Modem Does Linux".