The Linux Experiment

A new episode of the Listener Feedback podcast has been released. This episode features the Internet nerdcore gangster rap super group Futuristic Sex Robotz with their album Hotel Coral Essex. Download it here.

A new episode of the Listener Feedback podcast has been released. This episode features the industrial group Fresh Body Shop with their album Doctor X. Download it here.

A new episode of the Listener Feedback podcast has been released. This episode features the extremely talented acoustic rock artist Josh Woodward with his album Dirty Wings. Download it here.

A new episode of the Listener Feedback podcast has been released. This episode features the extremely talented one-man rock band Slim with his album Interstate Medicine. Download it here.

Just a quick update to let you know that the second episode of the Listener Feedback podcast has been released. The artist on this episode is Blackwell with his album Un4givable. Check it out here.

A fellow Linux Experiment Guinea Pig and I decided that we would start a new podcast showcasing some of the very best (and possibly worst) royalty free and creative commons music available. We’ve devised a short-format creation, so you don’t get bored, that aims to explore a new artist/album combination with each episode. In the podcast we share our thoughts, praise and criticism of each work and also feature a few songs in order to give you a taste of what to expect on the full album.

Check out the podcast over at www.listenerfeedback.net where you can listen to the show, download the episode’s featured album, leave us a comment or make a suggestion as to what we should listen to next. I hope you enjoy.

Hosts: Aine B, Dave L, Jake B, Jon F, Matt C, Phil D, Tyler B, & Warren G

Missing in action: Dana H, Sasha D

Show length: 0:31:16

Description:

The fifth podcast from the guys at The Linux Experiment. In this reunion episode we kick off the second round of The Linux Experiment.

In this episode:

• New recruits.
• Plans for this experiment.
• And lots more!

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Hosts: Dana H, Dave L, Jake B, Jon F, & Tyler B

Missing in action: Phil D, Sasha D

Show length: 0:54:52

Description:

The fourth podcast from the guys at The Linux Experiment. In this reunion episode we catch up on how each of us has been using Linux since the end of The Linux Experiment.

In this episode:

• Much praise for Linux Mint. Not so much for JollyCloud.
• The struggle between freedoms and functionality.
• Linux on phones and other mobile devices.
• Is Mac good enough for Linux nerds?
• Replacing Windows with Linux at work and home.
• And lots more!

Music:

Intro: “Can’t Get Enough“ by Fresh Body Shop found on Jamendo here.

Outro: “Doctor X” by Fresh Body Shop found on Jamendo here.

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Show notes:

1:00 – Praise and Laud for Linux Mint
3:00 – Thoughts on JollyCloud, Chrome OS and Netbooks
5:30 – The struggle between freedoms and usable software. Can you give Linux to normal people?
7:30 – Codec packs and why Linux is superior for HD Video playback
12:30 – Linux on phones, hating on Rogers Wireless, phone software freedom
22:00 – Teksavvy is the shit, and should pay us for advertising
24:00 – Dave sucks at computers and tries to blame it on Linux Mint
26:00 – Miro is awesome, but doesn’t install correctly under Ubuntu/Linux Mint. Also it’s German and fails at search
30:30 – Using a Mac for Linux nerds
34:00 – Fucking up an SVN trunk in 30 seconds or less
35:30 – Gaming on Linux? Buy World of Goo, you insensitive clods
40:00 – Using Linux at work when Windows is the norm
43:00 – Everybody hates Eclipse, Lotus Notes, and Zend Studio. Also, download Geany if you’re a web developer
48:00 – Thunderbird 3 is the best email client ever made, what are you talking about?
51:00 – Swype is great, and the battle royale between software and hardware phone keyboards
55:00 – James Ready 5.5, a fine Canadian brew (“a free James Ready if you go to that page?“)
58:00 – Does anybody still use KDE? We don’t. Also, who wrote YAST? Honestly.

Hosts: Dana H, Dave L, Jake B, Jon F, Sasha D & Tyler B

Missing in action: Phil D

Show length: 0:54:52

Description:

The third (and final?) podcast from the guys at The Linux Experiment. In this episode we reflect upon the last four months of constant Linux use and discuss the future of The Linux Experiment.

In this episode:

• A reflection on our own personal experiences with Linux.
• Would we recommend Linux? Is Linux ready for the desktop? Are we sticking with Linux?
• The future of The Linux Experiment.
• Bonus material.

Music:

“Handicapped Lover“ by Vicnet found on Free Music Archive here.

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Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank the gentlemen over at Going Linux for mentioning us on their most recent podcast. They certainly have discussed many interesting topics over the course of the last 83(!) podcasts and seem to always have some new tip or trick waiting on deck to tell us all about! I highly recommend their podcast to anyone looking to learn new things about Linux.

Thanks again guys!

P.S. Don’t forget to check out our podcast while you’re at it