Welcome to the world of version control with Git and GitHub! We will walk you through the essential steps to get you started, from creating an account to making your first contribution to a project. This powerful combination of tools is fundamental for software development, but it's also incredibly useful for tracking changes in any set of files, from manuscripts to research data.

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github
01:16 Bill moves to Manjaro with KDE
02:21 Larry uses the Mint Cinnamon upgrade path to Release 22.2 (Zara)
03:45 Bill helps a friend with advertising in Windows 11's Solitaire game!
12:48 Welcome to the world of version control
13:48 What is Git?
15:14 So, what is GitHub?
18:12 Key benefits for a new user
21:59 Open Source alternatives
23:25 Starting to use GitHub
25:53 GitHub Desktop for Linux
28:47 AI Disclaimer
30:16 Picks: Micro and GitHub Desktop
32:19 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:19 End

Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?) Non-Windows computer does not track is the best? Tuxedo, System76, Framework, Dell XPS Series, some Lenovo Thinkpads, Linux Certified, Entroware More emails on Accessibility, Problems with Linux Mint,a printer odyssey, pivot tables, Mint XFCE on an Acer Chromebook C720 ZHN, an unintended review of the System76 Lemur Pro, and App picks: Mirror Hall and Gnome Network Displays

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #471 · Listener Feedback
01:13 We're not dead yet!
02:50 Bill is hopping to a different distro (big surprise, right?)
06:21 Chad: What brand of non-Windows computer does not track is the best?
07:19 Tuxedo, System76, Framework, Dell XPS Series
08:18 Some Lenovo Thinkpads, Linux Certified, Penguin, Entroware
10:40 Linux pre-installed
11:21 Daniel: Follow up re: accessibility
13:18 Paul: Problems with Linux Mint
20:03 Ambrose: Printer odyssey
27:49 Stefan: About Pivot Tables
29:25 David: Linux Mint XFCE on an Acer Chromebook C720 ZHN
31:57 Reid wrote An Unintended Review - System76 Lemur Pro
38:17 App picks: Mirror Hall and Gnome Network Displays
43:26 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:44 End

Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But fortunately, there are straightforward methods to explore what Linux has to offer directly from your Windows environment without altering your existing setup.

Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
01:42 Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why
03:34 Bill tests ChromeOS Flex
06:35 Help out PCLinuxOS
10:20 Larry is down to one computer
11:10 Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast
14:37 How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?
15:33 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux
16:39 2: Windows subsystem for Linux
17:30 Linux in Virtualbox
18:56 Install and configure Virtual Box
23:51 Install 'Guest Editions'
25:25 Install Linux
27:38 First boot and Guest Editions
28:07 Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL)
29:31 Launch WSL and complete the setup
30:03 Start using WSL
30:52 Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier
36:48 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:00 End