GeekRant/Everyday Linux

Mark complains about bad journalism, Myles complains about Austrailia, Seth complains about government in general. In other words... the usual.

The guys have a conversation about doing things "not because they are easy, but because they are hard."

The Sultan steps firmly up on his soapbox this week as the guys discuss whether Google and Facebook have a duty to protect "free speech."

An unexpected theme of incompetent business practices develops as the guys stroll through the old news feed.

Myles expresses his frustrations with the current state of educational finance, Mark complains about a bad movie, and Seth brings up a recent Supreme Court decision. Yep... that sounds about right.

**** SPOILERS!!!!!!**** Mark and Seth go all out in their discussion of Avengers: End Game. ****SPOILERS!!!!!!****

Mark finds himself in the odd position of defending the behemoths of the tech world as the guys discuss the more interesting news stories of the week.

The guys continue thier discussion from last week about when to give to those in need, when not to give, and when to run away screaming.

Mark plays high school debate club sponsor and ask the guys a couple of questions that are sure to spark a spirited debate. Are all Americans "rich?" Do we owe charity to other countries? Ready, set, go!

While Mylles is away indulging his need for speed, Mark and Seth spend an hour complaining about stuff.

In what promises to be the least funny show we've ever done, the guys look at a file-sharing service that no one cares about, an aging technology that no one cares about, and a breach in security that clearly the engineers didn't care about.

There's some guys. They talk about some stuff. Whatever

Not to be outdone by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, we decide to host our own award show- The Opies! Find out what we think were the best, worst, and the best-worst movies we've seen in the last year.

The guys talk about the importance of breaking long-term goals into short-term milestones, celebrating big victories, and having fun along your financial journey.

Seth gets bitten by the entrepreneur bug, Myles breaks the heart of a muscle man and Mark cautions against buying yourself a job in this second installment of Financial February for 2019.

This week Myles lets us all in on his time tested travel hacks. Want to travel the world for free? Find out what works and what to avoid.

The guys have a look at recent news and find nothing new about it.

What lesson can we learn from the ridiculous antics of preposterous politicians? They guys have a couple of ideas to share.

After a week at CES Myles has seen the future, and it is bleak.

Myles and Mark talk about being intentional with your life instead of letting your life happen to you.

In this hodge-podge episode the guys talk about bad movies, dead celebrities, useless politicians, why Comcast still sucks, and more!

In what starts out to be a perusal of current events, the guys stumble into a discussion about electronic voting, the electoral process and government graft. There's plenty of rant in this episode of the GeekRant!

Is bloom off off the rose of technology? Have microchips finally become mundane?

Is China really spying on the world? If so, whose fault is it? How can we stop it? Can anyone really be sure what their computers are doing without the user's knowledge?

They greybeards are out in force this week as long-time Delphi developer Nick Hodges joins the show to talk about teaching old coders new tricks. Are youngsters just better at tech than old guys?

With no particular direction in mind, the guys meander through a few news stories. Not surprisingly, they find something to rant about along the way.

Few of us are lucky enough to do for money that which we would choose to do for free. This week the guys talk about the classic conflict between one's passion and one's paycheck

The guys look into the future to try to predict what the future holds for the tech world if President Trump's proposed tarrifs on Chinese imports become reality.

Can humanity evolve beyond our innate need to have enemies, or is it an unavoidable part of what makes us human?

This week the guys talk about some of their current favorite TV shows, YouTube channels, webisodes and more.

It's been a long time coming, but once again the guys turn the show over to you, the listener with another Listener Feedback episode!

Myles leads a discussion about overpopulation, immigration, and the economics of the future. Is the time running out for planet Earth?

Are the constant distractions of our always-connected world preventing the next generation of deep thinkers from developing?

Myles is back this week and ready to spearhead a thoughtful conversation about how geeks are leading the world into a bright future.

As Myles recovers from exposure to secret government nerve gas, Seth and Mark discuss some pop culture and why the world is falling apart.

Once again the guys offer their unique views on the news of the day. Spoiler alert: ISPs still suck.

What if the whole world was your own personal hard drive? What if you got paid to store your own files securely? IPFS aims to answer these questions for you.

Monet MonetMyles gets revolutionary this week and the guys look at the on-again/off-again nature of decentralized computing.

Firefox tries to save the Internet, Apple calls in the Pinkertons, and politicians do the right thing... that and more as the guys cover some recent news stories.

The dystopian future has been a staple of sci-fi and fantasy literature for generations, but do we really have anything to fear? Or perhaps, are we already there?

As the guys take a look at some recent news stories they find the secrets of a dead man, Google's next step toward Skynet, grandstanding politicians and more!

In a world of ever-present connectivity, are we more isolated than ever before? The guys examine the thin threads that constitute our fragile connection.

The guys bare their souls and confess their deepest secrets, as they reveal the movies and TV shows that they're ashamed to admit they love.

What is NAS and why do the greybeards like it so much?

Seth combed the Interwebs to find the most interesting news stories of the day to talk about... and we didn't ignore them this time!

This week Marks let's his inner Network Admin geek out to play as the guys discuss mesh networking in the home.

The guys talk about some of their favorite books and book series this week.

While Myles is sidelined with technical issues, Mark and Seth talk about some of their recent media consumption before falling into a discussion on gun control and the sanctity of the U.S. Constitution.

Myles, Seth and Mark examine the irrational exuberance associated with Bitcoin, Ethereum, LiteCoin and more.

The guys geek out over one of Mark's favorite subjects- Star Wars! More than a series of movies, it's a cultural phenomenon that bridges three generations.

Movies, books, Netflix shows and vintage computers abound as the guys fill each other in on the geeky things they did while on hiatus.

After a long break, the guys are back with a few new ideas for the new year. To kick things off right, Myles shares his experience at CES 2018.

Mark opens up the mailbag and the guys play a little defense in this listener feedback episode.

While Myles sips imported champaign during his first-class flight back from Australia, Mark and Seth find a way to stretch two news stories into an hour of debate and discussion.

After the requisite complaining about the time change, the guys look to the headlines to see how much ISP suck this week.

The guys take a look an a proposed change in the way the UK handles healthcare for fat smokers. Surprisingly, they have a few things to say on the subject.

In true GeekRant fashion the guys turn a simple discussion of manners into a debate about the changing nature of modern social culture....plus, Google is building Skynet as we speak.

Seth writes clickbait headlines, Myles laments the cost of bandwidth and Mark welcomes our robot overlords.

Is Google Evil? Can we trust government of any kind to do the right thing? What is the nature of a true leader? We debate these questions and more on this episode of the GeekRant.

While examining some recent news stories the guys stumble into a discussion on how the sitting president can directly effect the lives of even the most non-political geek.

The guys take a new look at an old favoirite and FreeNAS and Myles explains how proper storage saved his marriage.

On a day when the entire Internet seemed to conspire to keep them apart, the guys have a discussion about the widespread mistrust inherent in modern American society.

The guys take a look at some basic strategies for protecting the things that are important to you.

Mark, Seth and Myles decide to commemorate their 300th episode by doing what they've been doing for years- complaining about American telecom companies.

With no particular topic in mind, the guys manage to find a few things to foam at the mouth about.

A stroll through some recent news stories. Spoiler Alert: Mark finds something to rant about.

This week the guys answer a listener question by discussion the inherent tension between capitalism and the Open Source ethos.

The guys are joined by Malcolm Ling, Myle's childhood friend and an Aussigineer in is own right to talk about the future of The Grid.

Once again the guys discuss the ongoing attacks on Net Neutrality and why we as geeks will be the hardest hit when it's gone.

This week the guys continue their ongoing discussions of personal responsibility by digging into what makes news fake and why fake news works.

The guys talk about movies, cord-cutting, and stupid tax laws before diving into a conspiracy theory about how Amazon is plotting to destroy society as we know it. (Spoiler: Mark is all for it)

After a few weeks away the guys catch up on their summer activities and stumble into an unexpected conversation about personal responsibility and "finding your Why."

In the last pre-recorded show before they return, the guys discuss some of their favorite charities and the role the giving has played in their personal lives.

While the guys take some time off, enjoy this prerecorded Ten-Minute Tirade.

While the guys take some time off, enjoy this prerecorded Ten-Minute Tirade.

While the guys take some time off, enjoy this prerecorded Ten-Minute Tirade.

The guys discuss which of the tech giants in the world today they can live without...and which ones they can't.

As we prepare for our summer sabbatical, Myles shares some of his expertise on the subject of international travel.

While Myles is enjoying some family time, Mark and Seth pontificate on some recent tech news.

The Guys are joined by guitarist extraordinaire and host of the Band Geek podcast, Richie Castellano.

We geeks talk a lot about backup up your data and planning for a digital disaster, but how much thought do we give to backup our lives? The guys have a frank discussion about planning for the unexpected as well as the inevitable.

Myles steps up to the microphone...you won't believed what happens next!

Hacking the public infrastructure, repairing your own gadgets, insecure mobile OSes, giant fighting robots and more as the guys stroll through the recent news

In an age where an increasing number of things are being digitally recreated, at what point do we stop caring whether something is "real" or digital.

Lots to talk about this week as the guys peruse the news!

This week the guys share their favorite podcasts!

The guys discuss the seemingly endless conflict between Open Source principles and real-world practicality.

Could you function for thirty days with no access to anything digital? What would your daily life look like as an analog person in a digital world?

This week the guys take a look at debt. Is all debt bad? Can debt be a wealth-building tool? Can you borrow your way to success?

For the start of our second Financial February theme month, the guys talk a bit about their personal relationships with financial failure and success.

In what may be our favorite GeekRant yet, the guys have a wide-ranging discussion that begins with a recent Ninth Circuit court case and ends with an impromptu debate about the spiritual merits of GMOs. You gotta check this one out.

This week's show is uncharacteristically porn-heavy as the guys look at some recent news stories.

Myles and Seth try to explain to Mark why Privacy has become the sacred cow of the Open Source community, and how Uber knowing your location means the Government is out to get you.

For their first show of 2017, the guys experiment with a new form of ranting we call Ten-Minute Tirades. Let us know what you think!

While the guys are drinking eggnog and exchanging presents with their families, enjoy this pre-recorded look at some relatively "recent" news.

Merry Christmas from Element Opie Productions

They guys are joined by real-live Millennial Kirk Van Hyning for a discussion of culture, education, personal responsibility and more.

Myles and Seth are convinced that the government is spying on you through your toys, but Mark isn't quite so sure.

Millennials fight back after Mark's rant from a couple of weeks ago, and then the guys discuss why big companies suck at change.

While Mark is away Seth and Myles geek out on Bitcoin, bash on Apple and just generally rant in the best way.

In this politics-free episode the guys look at what it means for the future of Linux that Microsoft wants to be buddies.

Let's face it... we can't have a show called GeekRant and NOT spend some time ranting about the election.

While technical difficulties keep Seth on the sidelines, Mark and Myles discuss solar cells, alternate realities and why Apple still sucks.

Mark, Seth and Myles have a discussion about when it's appropriate for the Government to "stand up for the little guy" against misbehaving corporations.

As the guys stroll through the recent tech news, they find that there is no shortages of companies that suck.

Mark poses a theoretical question that sets off a series of scifi-laced ponderings about the future of Man's relationship with technology.

After a week away the guys catch up on some of their favorite topics as well as looking at some recent news.

Government over-reach and general human stupidity become the unintentional theme of this week's stroll through current events.

The guys enjoy a wide-ranging discussion about cord-cutting, international finance, government control of the Internet and more.

This week we take a look at combining dumb systems to create a smart house.

For his last show with us, Chris decides to share is passion for Dungeons and Dragons.

Our friend Myles joins us once again to discuss the scary realities of digital security in the Internet of Things.

What is the true price of "Free?" Tonight the guys take an honest look at the "Open Source Tax" we all pay every day.

What is "Free Speech?" Aside from "Congress shall make no law..." is there a social contract in America that promises a right to be heard?

The guys make up for lost time in the news department with a discussion of some interesting stories in the world today. Spoiler alert: ISPs suck.

Has the human race forgotten how to dream big? What is the "moon shot" of the next generation?

The guys discuss some of the big news events as well as some of the events that happened in their personal lives during their six-week hiatus.

In the last of their pre-recorded shows, the guys manage to find time to squeeze in one more rant about Facebook before they return to their regular schedule.

The guys revisit Mark's favorite enterprise-grade backup tool, BackupPC. The show may be old, but the tool is still good!

The guys look back at some previous news items that didn't make the show, but that were too good to leave behind.

While Mark tries to find his gravy boat, the guys revisit Chris' favorite Everyday Linux episodes: #147 - Plex.

This week the guys kick off their summer hiatus by revisiting one of Seth's favorite Everyday Linux episodes: #126 - Are You Talkin' Ta Me?

Is the Internet of Things killing ownership, or did we give that up decades ago?

In a global economy, is there any such thing as an "American job?" The guys each have a different take on the subject.

At least one report says that the future is rosy for those with Open Source-related skills, and we agree!

Once again Seth plumbs the depths of the Internet for tantalizing news stories and Mark makes stuff up off the top of his head.

What happens when career politicians try to pass laws about technology they don't understand?

The guys reach into the mail bag and answer some of their most frequently asked questions.

You, our listeners sound off about our recent politics-centered episode.

GeekRant dives back into news and commentary this week as they pontificate about what's going on in the tech world.

For the first time ever, the guys devote a whole show to their own political ramblings, ensuring that everyone can be offended at least once.

The guys respond to some listener feedback and share some feedback of their own.

Mark and Seth recap some of their investment experiments and take a stroll through some of the recent tech news.

Our friend Myles returns to share is experience with and passion for digital currencies and Bitcoin in particular.

Seth shares his experience with us as he attempts to create wealth with Bitcoin.

In the first of our Financial February episodes, the guys take a look at some of the unique financial tools available to the modern geek.

We hear from you, the listeners, about our recent episode regarding the nature of social media in modern society.

Our good fried The Door to Door Geek joins us to offer his unique take on recent tech news.

Our friend Myles Wakeham joins us once again to tell us what he saw at this year's CES.

Mark and Seth start the new GeekRant podcast in style with a discussion about the proper consequences of online comments. Spoiler alert: Mark loses his mind just a little bit.

The guys round out the year (and the EDL podcast) with Mark Rais of the Really Linux website and learn about his efforts to evangelize Linux for over 15 years.

After Chris offers his thoughts on Gnome 3, Seth and Mark have a frank discussion about what Christmas means to each of them.

One last time in 2015, Seth and Mark take a looks and the recent tech news and reaffirm that it truly is a great time to be alive... and cable companies still suck.

Mark and Seth take a look at a few things that just might make your whish list this Christmas.

Space exploration has brought more to us than just rocks. This week the guys look at some of the cool stuff we wouldn't have without NASA.

Before stuffing themselves with stuffing, the guys take a look at recent tech news, and wonder who to cheer for in the Anonymous vs Isis techno-war.

Is Amazon a terrible company, or are American workers just a bunch of petty whiners? Maybe it's both!

In an ever-changing world, it's somewhat comforting to know that the Washington Post is keep FUD alive and well in America.

In this post-Halloween show the guys take a look at recent tech news, mourn the impending loss of the Neutral Net and predict the future and more.

The guys are joined by listener Myles Wakeham in our first Everyday Linux Listener Spotlight show.

Seth and Mark take a tour through the recent tech news.

Where are the next leaders of the tech industry? Will the next Bill Gates and Steve Jobs please stand up?

Jonathan Mitchell of The Truth podcast joins us to talk about "movies for your ears."

What is an OS, anyway? Also, are we killing the Web because we're a bunch of cheapskates?

We've been ingoring most of Seth's great news stories for the last few weeks, so tonight we let him take center stage once again and brings us a bevy of stories.

For some strange reason you guys asked for a show all about Mark. So, it's all your fault.

Jordan Cwang of the Linux Game Cast joins us to talk about what it's like to be a hardcore Linux user who's also a hardcore gamer.

Tech news, movie reviews, and legal discussions- what else can you expect from a show called Everyday Linux?

The guys look at recent tech news, and have an interesting discussion about the value of owning your own data.

Are we voluntarily killing the dream of Internet freedom?

Mark and Seth have a discussion about balancing the need for personal privacy and the benefits of public sharing.  No matter where you stand on the issue, there's sure to be something in this episode to have you raving at your podcast player.

We're back after a month off and we make up for lost time catching up on recent tech news.

Has technology failed to live up to its promise? Is the Internet a failed experiment in unlimited freedom? Will we all be better off once Skynet takes over?

SourceForge continues it's path toward the Dark Side, Amazon continues to be unabashedly ambitious, and Mark goes unnecessarily insane over a bunch of cry-babies over at Reddit.

PayPal is up to no good, SourceForge is turning evil, computers are better scientist that humans... oh, and the Internet says Mark is wrong!

What constitutes Malware? Who gets to write the definition? What role does consent play in what's right and what's wrong? Why won't Stallman shut up?

Seth settles into his old routine and brings us a bevy tech news to review, discuss, and rant about.

Mark interviews our very own GUI Kid as we take some time to learn more about our good friend Seth.

Mark and Chris have a little fun with some unusual trivia covering technology, history, science and more.

This week Chris takes center stage as Mark interviews our very own Command-line Godfather to find out what makes him tick.

Malware abounds, Debian's got some new tricks, Ubuntu gets their vervet on, and millenials complain about things they don't like.

What's the real price of our "cheap" gadgets? Do we have a moral responsibility to keep that old phone a few months longer?

Patent trolls lose in court, Google loses at it's own game, Ubuntu offers a phone no one wants, and of course Mark finds a reason to rant.

While Chris is away celebrating his mother's birthday, Seth and Mark offer their unique commentary on the tech news of the week.

Chris gives us his take on the Fedora-derived Korora distribution.

The guys are joined by Alex Klein to learn about Kano- the kid-friendly maker project based on the Raspberry Pi.

It's a Google-heavy show as the guys stroll through the recent tech news and offer their commentary.

Mark and Seth take a look at recent tech news, with a special focus on the recent reclassifcation of ISPs by the FCC

The guys take a second look at some of the current options for do-it-yourself firewalls.

Ever had a great idea that later made someone else millions? This week the guys share some of their would-be brushes with fame and fortune.

While Chris is out this week, Mark and Seth bemoan the commercialism of Valentine's Day before they stroll through some recent tech news.

This week the guys talk about what makes them tick- how they think, what they believe, and even what Linux applications they like to use.

The look at the week's news as well as some listener comments

The guys freak out a little bit over President Obama's proposed cyber-security legislation.

Religion, politics, ethics...oh and even a little Linux

A stroll through recent tech news

The guys take a look at some of the biggest tech blunders in history.

More discussion on how we SHOULD be paying for bandwidth, and a look at recent tech news.

Mark and Seth take a tour through the news of the week with a enough pitstops and tangents along the way to keep everyone guessing.

Gaming on Linux: Where are we? Where are we going? Is there room for both the casual and hardcore gamer?

After a few weeks of giving short shrift to recent tech news, the guys dive into the interesting stories on the Web.

A combination of a question from a listener and recommendation from the President cause Seth and Mark to spend an hour pontificating wildly about law, politics and other things they know nothing about.

With mobile systems and integrated appliances proliferating and desktop use declining over all, where does that leave Desktop Linux in the near future?

With their costumes tucked safely away for another year the guys look at the news of the week and respond to questions from listeners.

Mark and Seth open up the email inbasket for another Listener Feedback episode.

Chris shares his impressions of Manjaro Linux after living with it for several weeks.

Jen Wike Huger, a technical writer and the content manager for OpenSource.com joins us to talk about how openness affects schools, government, education and more.

The guys comment on the news of the week and stumble into a debate on the merits of targeted advertising and the ad-supported Web.

The guys respond to listener feedback about their recent episode on piracy and ethics.

Mark and Seth are joined by Beth Lynn Eicher to talk about the Ohio Linux Fest- one of the oldest and Linux gatherings in the US.

The guys take a stroll through some recent news stories, and Mark finds a few reasons to rant about stuff.

Part two of Seth's wrap-up of LinuxCon 2014

When is file sharing legal? When is it ethical? What's the difference? The guys tackle a complicated topic with earnestness and honesty.

Seth gives us a recap of his experience as the official Everyday Linux ambassador to LinuxCon.

The guys take a look at the news of the week and offer their unique commentary.

Jonathan Nadeau joins the guys to plumb the depths of the Sonar project.

What are the real advantages of Open Source?

Mark empties the mailbag again for another Listener Feedback show.

Seth outdoes himself this week with more tech news than you can swing a slab of bacon at.

Myths, urban legends and old-fashioned lies are the topic of this week's show as the guys try to set a few things straight.

After a bit of discussion on the news of the day, Mark positively foams at the mouth about the Supreme Court's decision in the Aero case.

What are we leaving behind for the generations who follow us? Where will the next diary of Anne Frank be found? Will data rot be the next burning of Alexandria?

Once again the guys let you do all the work for them in another Listener Feedback show.

Elan Feingold of the Plex project stops by to geek out with us about media sharing.

The recent events surrounding TrueCrypt spawn the question, "What happens when your favorite Open Source project goes away?

Steve McLaughlin, the Door to Door Geek from the Podnutz network joins us this week for a fun discussion which just might include a rant or two of his own!

In the absence of the Command Line Godfather, Seth and Mark have a theoretical discussion on when it's appropriate to complain about a free product.

This week we're joined by Roberto Dohnert to learn about Black Lab Linux.

The guys enjoy another Listener Feedback show, with just a few rants of their own thrown in for good measure.

Why are the major OS developers so intent on pretending people don't use keyboards anymore?

In honor of the Easter holiday the guys look back on some of the best technology Easter eggs in history.

Heartbleed, open source VPNs, and Mark is no longer a hypocrite!

This episode contains more rants per capita than any show on the Internet!

What happens to Linux after Linus Torvalds is no more?

This week Chris takes the Peppermint OS through it's paces.

The guys discuss the news of the day and almost talk about routers.

While Mark is away, Chris and Seth turn the show over to the listeners for another Listener Feedback show!

Mark and Chris speak with Web designer Christy Eller regarding her views on women in Open Source and interesting young girls in technology in general.

With Mark absent once again, and schedule miscommunication leaving them without a guest, Seth and Chris just wing it!

The Gui Kid and the Command-line Godfather have the show all to themselves this week, but there's still plenty of rantng to go around.

The guys discuss the current state of Linux market share and have an interesting distinction regarding the difference between Linux and Gnu/Linux.

Our resident Fedora Ambassador gives us his impressions of the 10th-anniversary Fedora release.

After a thorough discussion of recent tech news, he guys have a look at the results of Linux Journal's online Reader's Choice poll.

This week Chris regales us with his experiences involving the Gnome 3-based version of Linux Mint 16. Hint: He HATES Gnome 3.

Instead of using the occasion of New Year's Day to look back on 2013, the guys decide to look back on the entire history of telecommunications.

When sickness and plumbing sideline the Command-line Godfather and the GUI Kid, Mark spends a few minutes reflecting on what Christmas means to him and shares a story from his past.

In the absence of a real topic, the guys have a look at the recent tech news, respond to listener feedback and just generally ramble about stuff.

Spurred by a couple of recent articles on the subject, the guys talk a bit about Net Neutrality and what it means to all of us.

In the absence of our Command-Line Godfather, Seth and Mark have a rambling discussion about how an Internet designed around the implicit trust of the 20th Century can adapt to the malware-filled 21st Century.

Once again, in our seventh installment of the Listener Feedback series, the guys turn the show over to the listeners and respond to their questions and comments (after plenty of talk about bacon first).

We all know Open Source projects don't play by the same rules as commercial projects, but when a distro fails miserably to meet a goal, does the project suffer? Does Open Source in general suffer? Does anyone really care?

Indulging in a bit of a thought experiment, the guys discuss what the future would look like for Linux if "Free as in beer" were no longer a valid argument.

The guys discuss the tech news of the week, with their usual musings on patent law, market trends, and of course bacon.

Taking a break from all things Linux, Mark shares the results of several months worth of experimentation on how to make the best coffee in the world.

The guys are joined (in a manner of speaking) by the developer of SalentOS to learn a bit more about this distro.

The guys take a our through some recent tech news and Seth gives his first impressions of SalentOS

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In response to a listener request, Chris takes us on a journey through the Fedora installer.

Once again the guys turn the show over to the audience for the sixth Listener Feedback show.

While Mark is on vacation with his family, enjoy this replay of one of our favorite EDL episodes.

In response to a listener question the guys take a look at PPAs. What are they? Should you use them? Are they safe?

The guys welcome Michael Larabel of the Phoronix website.

The guys welcome Gary Newell of the Everyday Linux User website.

The guys answer some questions posed by family and friends who aren't Linux users.

Going back to basics, the guys revisit one of the most-asked questions regarding Linux- Why?

The guys take a look at some of the very basic concepts of hacking, with an eye toward keeping you, and your non-technical loved ones safe.

The guys have a look at some of the unexpected security implications of having Linux embedded on so many devices.

Chris, Seth and Mark have a look at some of the most interesting tech stories of the day and put their own spin on them.

In response to a listener email, the guys dig into the black art of SELinux.

The guys turn the show over once again to the listeners in this fifth edition of the Listener Feedback show.

In response to copious listener feedback, the guys delve into the topic of SSDs. What are they? What are the pros and cons?

Our 100th episode is chock-full of listener feedback, semi-interesting news stories, random rants about nothing in particular, and a lively discussion bout the current state of Linux on the desktop.

This week we explore the mysteries of disk partitioning in response to a listener email.

The guys answer a flurry of listener emails and comments... some of the answers even make sense.

Chris gives us his impressions of Gnomeshell after devoting a month to it.

The guys share some of their favorite Linux hacks and stories of how Linux saved the day for them in the past.

Chris and Mark turn the show over once again to the listeners- reading their comments, answering their questions, taking their abuse... and maybe making fun of them just a little bit.

After their less-than-glorious review of Ubuntu 13.04 the guys decided to give Kubuntu 13.04 a look, since most of their complaints were not about Ubuntu, but about the Unity desktop environment.

The guys give the recent release of Ubuntu 13.04 a tire-kicking and let you know what they think about it. (Hint: Unity still sucks)

The guys try to debunk some myths and give some common-sense advice about computer security.

What do you do when your favorite distro goes the way of the dodo?

This week the guys turn the show over to the listeners by answering questions and reading comments and suggestions from you!

What are the best Linux distros out there? Which on is best for you? We totally have no idea, but we do have some opinions about the ones we like.

The guys look at some common (and not so common) myths about Linux, with a healthy dose of ranting thrown in for good measure.

After our usual jaunt through the tech news of the week, Chris tells us of the love/hate relationship he developed with the LXDE windowing system.

Jonathan Nadeau joins the guys this week to talk about the Northeast Linux Fest, the Sonar Project, the Accessible Computing Foundation and more.

Is paying for Open Source software the right thing to do, or a sucker's bet? You can be sure that everyone has an opinion on this topic.

The guys discuss the essential components of a solid backup plan, and then Mark professes his bordering-on-inappropriate love for one particular backup tool.

The guys welcome Anthony James of the Linux Academy as he shares his efforts to offer a professional-quality Linux server administration curriculum.

In response to a listener question, the guys look at some of their favorite hardware and software tools to make up a Linux-based home network.

The guys walk through an article titled 9 things that are never admitted about Open Source and give some of their own commentary on the points made.

Chris walks us through his experiences using the Cinnamon desktop environment on all of his machines for over a month. Hint: It's no KDE.

Is it time for Stallman and his kind to back off and get out of they way? Mark poses a hard question and defends an unpopular postilion that's sure to make you think.

Merry Christmas from Element Opie Productions

The guys take a break from Linux and take a quick look at Haiku OS.

After our usual discussion of the week's tech news, we have a look at a pint-sized Linux distribution to find out if it packs a punch or simply fizzles.

Lots of news, lots of commentary, and a look at why "generic" may be better than high-end brands.

The guys lumber out of their gluttony-induced stupor to talk about conquering your Linux fears.

Mark takes us all on a quick trip through the history of Reduced Instruction Set Computing and what it means to the future of Linux and computing in general.

A look at Shuttleworth's latest attempt and bringing Linux to the masses.

This week the guys are joined by Scott Dowdle, the leader of the Boseman, Montana LUG to learn a bit about Linux User Groups and how they can help you.

While the Command Line Godfather is away, Mark and Seth bring in an equally console-obsessed geek in the form of Ryan Canestro of the Home Recording Show.

The guys cover some current tech news and discuss a few miscellaneous topics after a miscommunication leaves them without their planned guest for the week.

Mark and Chris welcome The Door-to-Door Geek, a.k.a. Steve McLaughlin back again for a show focused almost entirely on answering listener feedback.

This week the guys answer a couple of listener emails and discuss some of the more interesting tech news of the day, including a couple of seemingly perpetual stories about technology that just won't die.

In response to a couple of listener requests the guys discuss a few options for distributions and software aimed specifically toward children.

Chris walks us through his experiences installing and using the latest version of OpenSUSE. (Hint: KDE good, Gnome bad)

We have a look at some interesting tech news this week as well has resume our on-again off-again discussion on what effect Windows 8 may have on desktop Linux adoption.

The guys have a little fun this week poking fun at some of the odd names given to modern Linux distributions.

For this weeks show, the guys discuss some interesting tech news from recent weeks and, of course, throw in a healthy dose of their own less-than-humble opinions as they go.

This week Chris and Seth regale Mark with their experiences using a rather odd Linux distribution called Fuduntu. Or, as Seth puts it "the secret love child of Ubuntu and Fedora."

This week the guys respond to a listener request by having a discussion about some of the many ways in which people interact with Linux and Linux-like operating systems on a daily basis- often without even knowing it.

This week the guys slack off a little and blame the upcoming holiday, but they do still manage to fill an hour with moderately interesting conversations.

This week Mark and Aaron crash the EDL party once again as Stephen McLaughlin a.k.a. The Door-to-Door Geek join the gang for a wrap-up of Linux news and other topics.

This week Chris and Seth make some stuff up at the last minute and still manage to talk for over an hour.

This week Chris and Seth man the shop in Mark's absence with a look a the Linux distribution called SolusOS.

The week Mark makes a big announcement and the guys cover announcements from Fedora, Linux Mint and others.

The guys answer a listener email and spend some time discussing the basic security principles with regard to the Linux desktop- covering everything from firewalls, to antivirus, to password management and more.

The guys finally get around to reviewing Ubuntu 12.04- the most recent "long term release" from Shuttleworth and company.

This weeks show doesn't have any one particular topic, but rather is a wide-ranging discussion of the news of the day and other general-purpose geekiness. Also, we say goodbye to our friend Aaron as he takes an extended break from the show.

This week we put our collective brains together and help Seth find the tablet of his dreams. We'll have a look at the major players in tablet computing right now and the relative strengths and weaknesses of each.

This week the guys cover a couple of listener suggestions and discuss using a combination of LiveCDs and Virtual Machines to test-drive various Linux distributions.

This week the Command-line Godfather takes up the challenge of presenting us with a series of tasks that can only be (or can most effectively be) carried out from the command line, rather than a GUI interface. Can he stump the GUI Kid?

This week the guys take a casual look at some of the Linux/technology news of the week, offering their own commentary along the way.

This week we discuss an article a listener brought to our attention about the "Post-PC" world, and where we think Linux could fit into it.

This week the guys turn the show over to the audience in our first-ever Listener Q and A episode.

This week Chris, Mark and Aaron welcome the Prodigal Seth back for their discussion about customizing the Linux desktop, including a converstion about whether computing devices of the near future will even be customizable.

This week Mark and Aaron are joined once again by Steve McLaughlin, The Door-to-Door Geek to discuss some of their ideas and recommendations about how to train new users to make the most out of Linux.

This week Chris, Mark and Aaron discuss some fo the details to be considered when setting up a linux-based home server.

This week the guys are joined by Steve McLaughlin, a.k.a. the Door-to-Door Geek for a discussion about how to move Linux into the living room without causing marital strife.

This week Chris and Mark look at a few things that you should never do when running Linux and include a few horror stories from our own past.

This week Chris and Mark give Aaron a lesson on how firewalls work and why you might want to ditch the little, plastic router your ISP gave you and build your very own Boris Box.

This week the guys do a poor job of answering a question from a listener about remotely viewing multiple webcams on a Linux machine, but it somehow turns out to be a fairly interesting show anyway.

This week Chris will walk us through his experiences with and thoughts on the XFCE desktop environment.

This week the guys take answer a listener request and give a rundown of the tools and software they use on a daily basis. Wondering where to start your Linux journey? Listen in.

This week the guys take a look at some of the best cross-platform solutions for exteral data storage, including NAS, Off-site and Local storage

This week the guys catch up on some of the headlines we missed during the holidays, as well as some things currently going on in the tech world as they look forward to 2012.

This week the guys discuss some of their tech-related resolutions for the upcoming year, and encourage you to make some of them your own as well.

This week the guys discuss some techniques for getting all those new gadgets you just got for Christmas hooked up and actually working with Linux.

This week talk about a few options for setting up a media server in your home. How do you get all your stuff from where it is to where you are?

This week the guys cover something that affects every geek at least a couple of times a year- serving as free tech support for your family and friends.

This week we take a glance at the latest offering from Linux Mint and see if they've found a way to make Gnome 3 something that doesn't make you want to stab your eyes out with ... well... to see what improvments they've made.

This week the guys take a brief look at the various bootloaders for Linux and discuss some of the pros and cons of each.

This week Chris walks us through the good, the bad and the ugly of the latest version of Fedora Linux.

This week the guys are joined by a listener who calls himself DannyBoy for our first-ever listener spotlight, as he talks about his experiences with Linux as a visually-impared user.

After comletely derailing the original show topic, Chris, Seth and Mark have an earnest discussion about the past, present and possible future of computer user interfaces.

Following up on their conversation last week with Tom Little, the guys take a look at some tips to help long-time Windows users ease into using the Linux desktop.

This week the guys answer the questions of a relative Linux Noob, Tom Little, and try to get him a little further down the road to Linux Nirvana.

This week the the guys cover some random news clippings and their own disjointed thoughts in an unstructured, free-form conversation.

This week the the guys discuss some suggestions regarding essential facts that new users need to undersand when beginning to use Linux.

This week the GUI Kid walks us through his experiment with putting MeeGo Linux on his old netbook and tries to explain why he chose a dead platform to experiment with in the first place.

This week the guys take a look at some of the tools currently available to edit and produce audio and video with Linux.

This week Chris walks us through some of his favorite Linux-based games, as well as the steps he takes to get Windows-based games to work in Linux.

This week we pull back the curtain and take a look at some of the parts of Linux underneath the GUI that most people never see.

This week we delve into the geek side of setting up Linux- no install wizards here!

This week the guys take a look at some of the most common complaints and issues with desktop Linux and try to offer up a few solutions.

This week we discuss some of the challenges and rewards involved with taking Desktop Linux into the workplace.

This week the guys take some time to answer some of the most common "How do I do that in Linux?" questions that new users ask.

This week we take a look at a few ways to try out different Linux distributions without making permanent changes to your existing setup.

This week the guys take a look at the state of security in Linux. Is Linux really virus-proof? Do you need a firewall?

This week the guys take a look at what it's like to make the move from Gnome to KDE in light of their recent and growing disdain for Gnome 3.

This week the guys discuss one of the most-asked questions regarding Linux- Which distro and Why? We're calling this “Part 1” because it's sure to be a topic we'll cover again in the future.

This week the guys take a look at some long-standing principals of the open source community which may have outlived their usefulness.

This week we take a look at the most recent release of Fedora- the development branch of the vernerable Red Hat Linux. (Hint: We don't like it very much.)

This week the guys take a look some of the best ways to manage your music and movies in a Linux environment.

This week the guys take a look at PuppyLinux- one of the smallest and lightest Linux distributions and discuss who might find it useful and why.

Everyday Linux is back after a hiatus with new hosts and a new attitude! This week we have a look at one of the oldest Linux distributions available- OpenSUSE.

In this episode Chris and Josh discuss WINE and its various implementations for allowing users to run Windows programs on Linux.

In this episode Chris and Josh examine some of the add-on software available for Ubuntu Linux, tacking every-day tasks such as organizing your music and photos and managing your social media accounts.

In this episode Chris and Josh take a look at the Ubuntu Linux operating system, from where to get it, to how to install it, to what you'll find when you do.