Welcome!

Are you tired of Windows crashes, spyware, viruses, and vendor lock-in? Are you frustrated with licensing fees and software activation demands? Are you dreading the arrival of Windows Vista, with its increased hardware requirements? Are you willing to try something different?

Linux is a free and open-source operating system that has seen tremendous growth in the past several years. Linux is stable, secure, and very powerful. It is also has tremendous capabilities, far beyond those available with other operating systems. Although it might have been difficult for the average computer user to work with Linux a few years ago, we believe that Linux has now arrived as a viable option for most people. Linux is here and Linux is the future. That is the Linux reality.

Linux Reality is a podcast aimed at the new Linux user. The very new Linux user. Our intent is to start from the beginning, and to take it slowly. We will help Windows and Macintosh users learn about the history of Linux, the importance of the principles of free and open-source software, and the exciting Linux community. In addition, we will assist listeners with understanding the differences between various Linux distributions so folks can determine which is the right distribution with which to experiment. We will demonstrate how users can try Linux without disturbing their Windows operating system at all, and will also walk people through a Linux distribution installation for those that choose to take a more permanent step. In short, we will explain how it works — in plain, simple, and non-geek terminology. This podcast will be for you and therefore we welcome listener particpation through email and audio feedback at linuxreality@gmail.com.

We expect our first podcast episode to be released shortly. Join us on the adventure to a new computer reality — the Linux Reality.