531: The Windows Challenge

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531: The Windows Challenge

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97 minutes

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Oct 8, 2023

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We ran Windows for the week with three seemingly simple objectives. How we did, our take on what's gotten a lot better about Windows, and what still needs some work.

Released:

Oct 8, 2023

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Titles in the series (100)

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Episode 2: Edge of Failure | LINUX Unplugged 2: As the final hours countdown we chat about the fate of the Ubuntu Edge camping and debate with our live callers about the bigger picture. Plus our thoughts on the new KDE release, Steam, and a few more thoughts on elementary OS. by LINUX Unplugged
64 min listen
Episode 6: The Android Problem | LINUX Unplugged 6: Is that exploit in your pocket? This week we'll ask if Android is Stallman's worst nightmare, making Tivo look like a quaint abuser of Linux. And how Linux is poised to push past it's current limitations over the next few years. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 28: Neckbeard Entitlement Factor | LUP 28: Michael Hall from Canonical joins us to discuss his personal views on what he’s coined the new 80/20 rule for open source. Are the consumers of open source the biggest hurdle to projects becoming sustainable? by LINUX Unplugged
66 min listen
Episode 16: Meet the Dockers | LUP 16: A new version of Docker was just released, we bring on the CTO and Founder of Docker to chat about the big features all Linux users can look forward to. Plus building the perfect Linux workstation, your feedback, and much more! by LINUX Unplugged
80 min listen
Episode 22: Hurd Mentality | LUP 22: Does building by group consensus slow down open source innovation? We’ll look at some big choices Debian is facing and debate if some stronger leadership might produce more expedient and practical results. by LINUX Unplugged
63 min listen
Episode 9: The Ubuntu Situation | LINUX Unplugged 9: With their focus on mobile, and a rather lackluster release around the corner, we debate if Ubuntu’s switch to Unity is costing them now. by LINUX Unplugged
81 min listen
Episode 1: Too Much Choice | LU1: Does the Linux community lean on the age old excuse of choice, to brush of the real limitations of desktop Linux environments? We debate that, and then discuss the growing reasons to roll your own email server. by LINUX Unplugged
71 min listen
Episode 11: Bankrupt Linux News | LINUX Unplugged 11: The recent outburst from Linus Torvalds and Mark Shuttleworth have put the poor state of Linux news coverage into sharp focus. The media’s attention to the cult of personalities damages the Linux community. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 3: Go Dock Yourself | LINUX Unplugged 3: After rebuilding his KDE desktop better and stronger than before, Chris and Matt dig into what really seems to be troubling the Gnome project, what really makes a desktop easy to use, and if the Ubuntu Edge campaign was a sophisticated PR stunt. by LINUX Unplugged
74 min listen
Episode 4: Are Linux Users Cheap? | LINUX Unplugged 4: We crunch the Steam and Ubuntu Software Center numbers and we have to ask: Are Linux users cheap? Or is the answer more complex than that? by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 14: Negative in the Practical Dimension | LUP 14: This week we’ll use the lens of some recent technical meltdowns to discuss this age old struggle of pragmatism vs idealism. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 20: Fidel Chromecastro | LUP 20: Chromecast has been called the gadget of the year, but are the better options? Or is a simple, low cost, Linux powered gadget the ultimate living room solution? We’ll debate where it stacks up compared to XMBC, Plex, and others. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 12: Debating Debian Decisions | LINUX Unplugged 12: Upstart or systemd which will Debian choose? We’ll discuss the inherent benefits and disadvantages of both, and the larger ramification Debian’s decision will have on the Linux ecosystem. by LINUX Unplugged
66 min listen
Episode 13: Dark Mail: A New Hope | LINUX Unplugged 13: What is the Dark Mail Alliance? We’ll dig into how it’s more of a protocol, and a hope than an actual product. Now the time to replace email we’ll explain how you can help get the concept kickstarted. by LINUX Unplugged
60 min listen
Episode 10: The Ubuntu Hangover | LINUX Unplugged 10: What does a post Ubuntu world look like, which distro would rise to the top? Our specially crafted team of armed and dangerous Linux users weigh in. PLUS: Rise up against your bearded distro gatekeepers! by LINUX Unplugged
54 min listen
Episode 7: Full SteamOS Ahead | LUP 7: Valve has announced SteamOS, and we have our analysis of how this will impact the Linux ecosystem at large, the challenge Valve faces, and the reasons Valve is the right company to pull this effort off. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 18: Hugs for LUGs | LUP 18: Have IRC chat rooms, forums, reddit, and Google Hangouts killed the local Linux Users Group? We’ll share our ideas to reboot the LUG and make them relevant for the modern Linux user. by LINUX Unplugged
69 min listen
Episode 19: Fixing Linux Support | LUP 19: Experienced Linux users may soon be finding a new call on their talents to help new users switching to Linux. But with services like Stackexchange, Google+ Helpouts, and more is it time to reboot the way we provide support to new Linux users? by LINUX Unplugged
56 min listen
Episode 21: Unplugging 2013 | LUP 21: In the final moments of 2013 our virtual LUG shares their expectations and predictions for 2014. We’ll debate some of the most anticipated changes. by LINUX Unplugged
66 min listen
Episode 23: Google Invades Your Nest | LUP 23: We follow up on some of the most innovative Linux powered devices at CES, and this discuss Google buying Nest Labs. Is the future of the “Internet of Things” locked down to proprietary devices running locked down software? by LINUX Unplugged
67 min listen
Episode 5: Wrath of Linus | LINUX Unplugged 5: We break down what has Linus so upset, and the Internet in an NSA induced fever. Plus GOG makes a public statement about Linux that has us scratching our heads, and your feedback. by LINUX Unplugged
69 min listen
Episode 8: Cloud Guilt | LINUX Unplugged 8: Should Linux users be anti-cloud? Why do so many of us feel guilty for using the”cloud”? This week will dig into this conundrum and maybe even solve this more and more complex question. by LINUX Unplugged
69 min listen
Episode 29: The Klementine Squeeze | LUP 29: A cautionary tale for anyone thinking about starting their own Linux distribution, and then we’ll put it all out on the table and discuss our ideas and goals for Howto Linux, and take the live feedback of our virtual LUG. by LINUX Unplugged
65 min listen
Episode 17: Swap It Outta Here | LUP 17: Do you run without swap? This week we reach into the topic grab bag and debate to swap or not to swap, the reasons long timer Linux users are switching to BSD, and what’s wrong with our Sailfish OS coverage. by LINUX Unplugged
63 min listen
Episode 27: Debian's systemd Decision | LUP 27: One of the bumpier chapters in Debian’s history looks to be drawing to a close, at least for now. But what was all the drama about? And where do things stand now? We’ll dig into the latest developments in the Debian init system debate. by LINUX Unplugged
65 min listen
Episode 24: FUD for Thought | LUP 24: The battle lines have been drawn and the assault against upstart is in full force. We’ll discuss the heat being put on Canonical, the CLA, and upstart with our virtual LUG. Then we’ll bust some Linux switching FUD that’s been popping up. by LINUX Unplugged
74 min listen
Episode 37: Client Side Drama | LUP 37: We discuss the pros & cons of Client Side Decorations and their potential issues. Plus our thoughts on the best password managers, your follow up and more! by LINUX Unplugged
50 min listen
Episode 25: Culture of Shiny | LUP 25: Aaron Seigo joins us to call out the new and shiny culture that’s pervasive in the free software community. And even your own humble hosts have been afflicted with from time to time. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 42: Fine Wine or Sour Ports | LUP 42: Liam from Gaming on Linux joins us to discuss the Witcher 2 port fiasco, and why Linux’s reputation as a gaming platform could be on the line. Plus a heated Manjaro discussion, your feedback, and a BIG announcement! by LINUX Unplugged
63 min listen
Episode 32: Do Me a SolydXK | LUP 32: The co-founders of SoyldXK join us to discuss their origins, what they focus on, how they hope to make a profit, and what the future might hold. Plus we have some “solid” AutoCAD replacements for Linux, your emails, and more! by LINUX Unplugged
51 min listen

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