1/19/2013 Show Notes


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LINUX TOPIC FOR THE MONTH:
“Why do I choose to use Linux?”

Talking Points:
Why do I CHOOSE to use Linux?

  • Choice (choose the distribution that’s right for you… and the desktop that makes you comfortable)
  • Cost (free)
  • Quality (not developed by a handful of developers – thousands of paid and unpaid developers who work on what they love)
  • Can install it anywhere (there is a distribution for almost any hardware)
  • Easy (easy to use and install – boot-up & follow the wizard – drivers & applications included)
  • Convenient (no reboot after installing or upgrading apps, safe apps in “Software Manager” and repositories, no add-ons for OS and apps updates, significantly reduced vendor lock-in)
  • Current and modern (always up to date thanks to repositories and automated updates)
  • Longevity (Linux is here for the long term)
  • Security (choose a superior security model and implementation – security updates for OS and apps built-in)
  • Support (sponsoring vendor, paid support, free documentation, live support chat, web forums, mailing lists and wikis)
  • Try before you “buy” (live CD/DVD, USB media, online demos)

Links we discussed in the show:

PC World articles by Katherine Noyes
 http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023288/make-2013-the-year-you-switch-to-linux.html#jump
 http://www.pcworld.com/article/202452/why_linux_is_more_secure_than_windows.html  
Zoom the Linux desktop
 Using Compiz (“super key”+scroll)
 http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=102527
 Universal Access (like windows) and Wheel Mouse Zoom (like Compiz – alt+scroll)
 http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=218&t=101612
Synergy
 http://goinglinux.com/articles/UsingSynergyOnLinuxAndWindows.html
SSD Drives on Linux
 http://goinglinux.com/articles/Optimize_Linux_For_SSD_Drive.html

E-Mails

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/computer-america/2013/01/19/computer-america–larry-bushey-why-i-choose-to-use-linux