Category5 Technology TV - Linux Distros

Linux Distros - Part 4: Linux Mint 12

S05E09
November 22, 2011

Linux Mint 12 RC gives us a glimpse into the upcoming "Lisa" release of Linux Mint. Robbie and Christa also give away prizes to our draw winner as well as on Click Race.

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This episode is sponsored in part by: Liquid Image, Garden Gate Farms, Planet Calypso & Pogoplug.

Topics Covered:

Robbie Ferguson and Christa Wells present live from the Category5 studios in Barrie, Ontario.
Robbie got the date right.
Viewer Testimonials
Where Robbie sees Category5 going in the future.
Giveaway: A Brother MFC printer from Brother Canada.
Viewer Question: Is there a way to import my Outlook PST file into Zimbra?
Viewer Question: How can I set ID3 tags on my music in Linux, particularly multiple songs at once with common information.
Using EasyTag to add ID3 tags to your music both manually and automatically from the filenames.
Viewer Question: Are there any good audio equalizers for Ubuntu Linux?
Installing the System-wide pulseaudio-equalizer in Ubuntu Linux with help from WebUpd8:{code}sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8 sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-equalizer{/code}
The danger of Phishing attacks.
Feature: Linux Mint 12 "Lisa" RC preview.
The issue with Gnome 3 and the users who prefer the Gnome 2.32 interface.
Introducing the Mint Gnome Shell Extension (MGSE) to give Gnome 3 a more familiar feel.
Linux Mint 12 doesn't run very well on our demo system in "Gnome" mode.
Using Linux Mint 12 with the MATE desktop environment, which is a young fork of Gnome 2.32.
Moving your panels around in MATE to create a more familiar interface.
Robbie's impression of Linux Mint 12 with MATE.
The applications included with Linux Mint 12 RC (DVD Version).
Using DÃ©jÃ Dup (included with most modern Linux distributions including Linux Mint 12) to backup your home folder in Linux.
Where to store your backups, and where not to store your backups.
The amazing Pogoplug device.
Click Race - Congratulations to tordeu and JVSCC who each win a Pogoplug device.
Robbie reminisces about rapidfire controllers.