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Going Linux #351 · Review of Pinguy 18.04

Aug 20, 201845 min
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We review Pinguy Linux, release 18.04.

Episode 351 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #351 · Review of Pinguy 18.04
00:15 Introduction
00:55 The Windows update prevents Bill's machine from booting into Linux, delays our recording
02:38 Guild Wars 2 on Linux
05:21 Pinguy review
09:15 Website looks nice but 'help' section needs a bit of updating
10:03 The developer is responsive
13:01 The 3.2GB ISO image is HUGE!
13:42 Some of the included software
16:29 Not for everyone
19:01 Pinguy relies on a lot of PPAs
21:04 OK for some
21:32 Desktop: A heavily modified Gnome with lots of extensions
22:11 Best Practice: Lean toward Standard vs. Custom functionality, customizations should add value
23:48 Slow, even on powerful hardware
25:57 Theme is not consistent
27:29 Needs a lot of polish
28:16 Could be more intuitive, discoverable
30:28 Bill's suggestions
35:23 Larry's suggestions
37:36 Pinguy needs more help
39:54 Summary
42:11 MRP Tech Podcast
43:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:54 End

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