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The Linux Setup - Tom Chandler, Writer

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Jul 18, 2012 2:09 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
An interview with writer Tom Chandler about his desktop Linux setup. Chandler shows how Linux works for users who aren't necessarily sysadmins and talks about his wish for simple version control for writers.

It’s Time for Canonical to Stop Protecting Unity

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Jun 12, 2012 5:22 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Ubuntu
Canonical privileges Unity at the expense of other desktop environments. All this does is reduce choice for users and inhibit the growth of Unity. It's time for Ubuntu to embrace other environments at the corporate level — not just at the community one.

The Linux Setup - Lee Hachadoorian, Geographer

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on May 28, 2012 2:56 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
An academic shares his GIS-heavy Linux setup and recommends a lot of great software, including Freeplane as a composition tool.

The Linux Setup - Scott Merrill, Systems Engineer/Tech Writer

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on May 15, 2012 8:14 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
An interview with Tech Crunch contributor/systems engineer Scott Merrill, where he talks about everything from IRC clients to the perils of personalizing desktops.

A Review of Aura for Chrome OS

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Apr 17, 2012 12:50 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews
A review of Aura, the new desktop concept for Chrome OS. Chrome is an intriguing but very limited OS that needs to figure out who its audience is — especially given the price of Chromebooks.

The Linux Setup - Philip Newborough, CrunchBang Linux

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Mar 26, 2012 9:44 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
Philip Newborough of CrunchBang Linux talks about his desktop setup and why he's grateful for Debian.

The Linux Setup - Jon “maddog” Hall, Linux International

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Mar 20, 2012 9:30 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
A great interview with Linux legend Jon "maddog" Hall, where he talks about why easy software doesn't mean better software and where he shares some advice on how to pick a distribution.

The Linux Setup, Noah Lorang, 37signals

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Mar 6, 2012 5:25 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
An interview with Noah Lorang of 37signals, where he discusses the Linux tools he uses for data analysis and other day-to-day work.

The Linux Setup - Terrence O’Brien, Engadget

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Feb 29, 2012 12:11 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
Interview with Terrence O'Brien of Engadget, where he talks about his Ubuntu setup and his dreams for Ubuntu for Android.

The Linux Setup - Amelia Andersdotter, EU Parliament

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Feb 22, 2012 4:51 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
A brief interview with Amelia Andersdotter, the youngest member of EU Parliament, about her Linux desktop setup.

The Kindle Fire After Two Months

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Feb 13, 2012 5:47 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews
This is a review of the Kindle Fire, based upon using it extensively for two months. It's not a perfect device, but it's fantastic for its price. Plus, it's a way for Linux users to stream Netflix.

Making Music on Linux; It’s A Thing

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Jan 31, 2012 6:50 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Who says Linux doesn't do audio production well? This article outlines how I used Linux to create a quick and (relatively) easy-to-implement digital studio. Home recording enthusiasts now have another great production option in Linux.

The Linux Setup - Brett Legree, Nuclear Engineer

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Jan 3, 2012 9:16 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
Nuclear engineer Brett Legree discusses his desktop Linux setup and his love of the Linux philosophy.

The Linux Setup - Jonathan Roberts, TuxRadar Podcast

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Dec 20, 2011 7:28 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
An interview with Jonathan Roberts of Linux Format magazine and the TuxRadar Podcast about his Arch Linux setup.

GNOME 3.2: Who Invited Nautilus to this Environment?

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Dec 13, 2011 2:49 AM EDT)
  • Groups: GNOME
GNOME 3.2 is definitely controversial. While not everyone loves it, this article comes from a GNOME 3.2 fan perspective. The real issue? Why is Nautilus so bad?

The Linux Setup - Alan Orth, Systems Administrator

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Dec 6, 2011 4:39 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
An interview with Alan Orth, a systems administrator for the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.

A Review of GNOME 3 and OpenSUSE 12.1

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Nov 29, 2011 7:09 AM EDT)
  • Groups: GNOME
A review of GNOME 3.2 running on the new OpenSUSE 12.1. GNOME 3.2 is a surprisingly pleasant desktop experience that is well-worth exploring. And OpenSUSE 12.1 seems to be a strong release and a nice GNOME implementation.

Interview with Fabio Erculiani, founder of Sabayon Linux

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Nov 15, 2011 3:11 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Gentoo
Fabio Erculiani, founder of Sabayon Linux, discusses his desktop Linux setup and the many ways he uses Sabayon.

Ubuntu 11.10: Looks Kind of Cool But Who Is It For?

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Nov 2, 2011 8:28 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Ubuntu
Unity looks nice, but who is its audience? It's not great for older hardware. It's too different for enterprise. And experienced Linux users seem turned off by it. What good is an innovative interface if there's no one who wants to use it?

The Linux Setup - Chris Forster, Academic

  • My Linux Rig; By Steven Ovadia (Posted by steveov on Oct 25, 2011 6:00 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
The desktop Linux setup of Chris Forster, an academic from the humanities. Forster shows how scholarly research and Linux aren't mutually exclusive.

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