8 Responses to “Episode 4 - Overview of Linux Distributions”  

1. 1 John Askew Mar 8th, 2006 at 5:05 pm

   Another excellent episode Chess Will you be covering other Unix-based distributions (*BSD, etc) at some point in the future? I’ve said this already, but I think a forum would be good, since it would give far more scope for follow-up questions and discussions. Already looking forward to the next epsiode.
   Have fun!

2. 2 Ben Mar 8th, 2006 at 10:32 pm

   yeah, this podcast is really one to catch. I have started messing around with LInux so this will come in handy for sure. I’m really looking forward to each episode. keep it up, Chess. take care-

3. 3 Chess Mar 9th, 2006 at 2:29 pm

   John and Ben, thanks very much for the positive feedback! It really means a lot to me. It is very gratifying to find that folks are enjoying the podcast.

   John - I’m not sure about covering other unix-based distributions. Perhaps, but I have a lot of ground to cover with Linux so, if I do, it will probably be a ways down the road. And as to the forums, I am starting to seriously consider it. It does appear that lots of folks would like having a forum and you’re right - it probably would help broaden this discussion, which would be great.

4. 4 Ronald Mar 10th, 2006 at 9:36 am

   Hello.

   I just wanted to say that as a Windows XP user I have found your podcast to be extremely informative and enjoyable. I have a wife and 2 teenagers all whom use Windows, although I have been becoming more and more unsatisfied with it. I saw something about Linux and read some online material about it, but it was terribly confusing. Your podcast may be just the thing to help me try it out.

   I think a lot of Windows users would like to try Linux but are afraid of it. Also, some Linux people — but not all — have an attitude that turns off people like me. I was browsing in a Linux forum and did not find it to be very helpful. Everyone seemed to assume sort of base knowledge that I do not have. At least for me, I need some hand-holding.

   Thanks for putting this project together. I look forward to your future episodes.

   Ronald Gerhardt

5. 5 infraRed Mar 11th, 2006 at 7:11 pm

   Great podcast, very informative, I’m not a Linux newbie but have learned a lot from this podcast.

   Can’t wait for the next episode.

6. 6 Jim Kristan Mar 15th, 2006 at 12:35 am

   Just to reenforce Ronald’s comment, I have been reading Linux web sites and seeing answers like “RTFMâ€?. I tried to read the manual , an answer that is a string of code does not help me much. This pod cast is GREAT! Just what I needed, I can’t wait for the next one.
   Also are you going to focus on a particular distro, if so can you tell us which one, to give me a head start obtaining it. If you are look for an uninformed opnion, I liked Ubuntu because anyone can get it for free, and all my hardware worked with the exception of my Win Modem.
   Thanks for a unique and great podcast.
   Jim Kristan

7. 7 Juan Carlos Mar 16th, 2006 at 12:32 am

   Hi Chess!

   I’d like to congratulate and thank you for having put this podcast up. I’ve only been using Linux for almost 3 months now (started mid-December 2005). It’s nice to have a sort of personal guide to breaking into this wonderful Linux world. Efforts like yours help in spreading the word about Linux, specially reinforcing the fact that Linux is not only for the computer savvy or “hackers” anymore, but also for regular/casual computer users as well.

   I’d also just like to make a few notes:
   - Ubuntu is pronounced as “oo-boon-too”. At least that’s how Mark Shuttleworth (founder of Ubuntu) says it in a video in Google.
   - the next release of Ubuntu/Kubuntu (scheduled for June 2006) will include what they call the Espresso Installer in the Live CD. Basically it’s the same thing that Knoppix and MEPIS has. A graphical installer you can access once you’re running the Live CD. The project is still in beta now.
   - OpenSuSE now has what they call the internet install. Basically, you just download 1 CD ISO installer, and basically install the other stuff through the internet. I haven’t tried this out personally yet, so I can’t give any comment. Just thought you might like to know that a 1 CD option is available. (I’m also for the 1-CD installers)
   - Mandriva has a beta project called Mandriva One, it’s a Live CD installer, similar to MEPIS. Again, I haven’t tried it out yet.

   I really look forward to your next episodes. I’ll be spreading the word about your podcasts as much as I can. Good luck and thanks again!

8. 8 Chess Mar 23rd, 2006 at 5:59 pm

   Thank you everyone for the great comments! I really, really appreciate it. Hearing from people like Ronald and Jim who are new Linux users are what drives this podcast. Jim, I don’t know if I am going to “sponsor” or recommend one single distro. I have a feeling that I am going to focus on a very small handful — 2, 3, 4 — and talk about each of them.

   Please stay subscribed everybody and let your family and friends know about the podcast!! Thanks!