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S1 · E1 · 2012年2月12日

Linux Vs. Windows 第 1 集

For the vast majority of desktop & laptop computer users, Linux Mint makes a great alternative to the proprietary (and expensive!) Windows... but not always.

S1 · E2 · 2012年2月17日

Open Office / LibreOffice Vs. Microsoft Office 第 2 集

Microsoft Office 2010 compared to OpenOffice & LibreOffice.

S1 · E3 · 2012年2月24日

Video Editing Roundup : Professional Vs. Open Source 第 3 集

Looking for free video editing software but don't know if it measures up to the big boys? Check out this week's episode of OS.ALT for a rundown on how Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro compare to KDEnlive, my favorite open source video editor.

S1 · E4 · 2012年3月2日

GIMP Photo Editor: A Free Photoshop? 第 4 集

Can free software compete with a product so popular that it has become a part of our language? In the world of digital imaging, no other piece of software comes close to matching Adobe Photoshop's power. Check out this week's episode of OS.ALT to see how Photoshop compares to GIMP, a free and open source graphics editor.

S1 · E5 · 2012年3月9日

GDC 2012: Best Linux Games 第 5 集

While the AAA games are still mostly available for only Windows, indie developers are pushing the envelope, when it comes to native Linux games.

S1 · E6 · 2012年3月16日

Media Players: VLC vs Windows Media 第 6 集

There are so many media players out there, it's not easy to find the best one. VLC is a free media player, but is it better than other free players? Check out this week's episode of OS ALT for the rundown on my favorite cross-platform media player, VideoLAN's VLC Media Player.

S1 · E7 · 2012年3月23日

Complete Privacy Protection with TAILS + Tor 第 7 集

Privacy advocates, people who believe in personal liberty, and tinfoil-hat conspiracy theorists, this free and open source system is for you. There's no better way to hide your IP, browse the internet, chat, and conduct private business than by using TAILS; The Amnesic Incognito Live System.

S1 · E8 · 2012年4月1日

Open Source Audio Editors: All Things Audacity 第 8 集

Audacity, a free and open source sound editor and recording application, is put to good use whenever Nixie produces videos. Record, edit, and convert sounds in Windows, Mac, Linux, and BSD. In this video, learn how Audacity works and explore all the fun things you can do with this open source audio editor...

S1 · E9 · 2012年4月7日

Email Clients: Mozilla Thunderbird 第 9 集

Mozilla Thunderbird is a shining example of an open-source project that has become extremely popular. An estimated 15 to 20 million people use Thunderbird as their every day mail and news client. It is truly cross-platform, running on Windows, Mac, Linux, and more.

S1 · E10 · 2012年4月13日

How To: Ubuntu Themes Made Easy 第 10 集

Installing themes in Ubuntu has been easy in the past, but with Oneiric Ocelot and Precise Pangolin it's a bit trickier. Watch this episode of OS.

S1 · E11 · 2012年4月20日

Pidgin Instant Messenger 第 11 集

I don't often use an instant messenger, but when I do.. I prefer Pidgin. Here's why.

S1 · E12 · 2012年4月27日

12.04 Precise Pangolin is Here! Let's Make it Pretty 第 12 集

After much anticipation, Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin was released yesterday. Here's how gorgeous a Linux desktop can be, but we can make it look even better.

S1 · E13 · 2012年5月4日

Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin Review 第 13 集

Last week, Canonical released Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Precise Pangolin.

S1 · E14 · 2012年4月11日

All About Partitioning 第 14 集

What is a filesystem, a partition, and how do they relate to your hard drive? In this week's episode of OS.ALT, I describe how to separate portions of your hard disk into usable chunks, how to partition it, and why file systems are important.

S1 · E15 · 2012年5月18日

Linux Tutorial: Changing Grub 2 Boot Options 第 15 集

Don't like how ugly your PC looks when you dual boot? Customize how your computer boots with Grub 2! In this tutorial, I show you the basic ways to configure your bootloader.

S1 · E16 · 2012年5月27日

Review: A Long Wait for GIMP 2.8 第 16 集

After three years of hard work, the latest GIMP 2.8 image editor has finally been released.

S1 · E17 · 2012年6月1日

Linux Gaming : What We Can Expect 第 17 集

Both Steam and Source have been rumored to be coming to Linux for years. Linux games are probably the biggest need when it comes to Linux software.

S1 · E18 · 2012年6月10日

Gnome 3 vs. Unity - Battle of the Desktops 第 18 集

Since the release of 11.10, Ubuntu has used Unity as its default desktop environment. There has been a lot of controversy around choosing Unity over Gnome 3, and many of you have requested my opinion.

S1 · E19 · 2012年6月15日

The Ultimate Battle - Mozilla Firefox vs Google Chrome 第 19 集

This week in OS.ALT it's internet browser battle week! I compare Google Chrome and the open source Mozilla Firefox.

S1 · E20 · 2012年6月22日

Why Linux Gaming Struggles and How to Make it Better 第 20 集

At a recent Linux Aalto University talk Linus Torvalds, on camera, dropped an f-bomb and flipped NVidia the bird. You can see that here along with my opinion of why Linus is dissatisfied with NVidia's Linux support, the state of gaming on Linux, and how Linux drivers and hardware play a roll.

S1 · E21 · 2012年6月29日

Top 10 Best Android Applications 第 21 集

The Android Market can be a scary place. So many Android applications to choose from! I've been testing out Android apps since the very first droid came out and here are my top 10 picks.

S1 · E22 · 2012年7月6日

Mumble Replaces Popular Ventrilo and TeamSpeak 第 22 集

Ventrilo and Teamspeak are the most popular game voice chat programs, but are they the best? Not many people have heard of Mumble, but you should listen to the hype about it.

S1 · E23 · 2012年7月13日

You've Installed Ubuntu! Now What? 第 23 集

So you've finished your Ubuntu install.

S1 · E24 · 2012年7月20日

Big Changes in the Open Source Initiative! Take a Stand 第 24 集

In this week's OS.ALT you can see my interview from oscon with Simon Phipps from the OSI.

S1 · E25 · 2012年7月27日

Fedora 17 is a Beefy Miracle: Review! 第 25 集

In honor of meeting Beefy Miracle in person at last week's OSCON, I have reviewed the latest Fedora release. Rich with features, including some exciting new cloud service applications, and great for developers, Fedora 17 is an RPM-based Linux distribution making a big splash. You know that I am an Ubuntu/Debian girl at heart, so check out what I think of Beefy Miracle in this week's OSALT.

S1 · E26 · 2012年8月3日

5 Free Games That Don't Suck 第 26 集

In this week's OS.ALT, I talk about five of the most addicting open source games available to be downloaded free today.

S1 · E27 · 2012年8月10日

Linux Gaming News: Open Source Console Makes Millions and Valve Shocks Us All 第 27 集

Valve's recent announcement that Left 4 Dead 2 runs better on Ubuntu than on Windows has caused a lot of excitement and controversy. Also in this week's OS.

S1 · E28 · 2012年8月17日

How to Fix Ubuntu Black Screen of DEATH 第 28 集

By popular request I'll be providing a couple of tutorials to help solve some problems you have identified! This week on OS ALT I go over how to fix the black screen some Ubuntu users have seen with the latest version, especially for people with Intel HD graphics.

S1 · E29 · 2012年8月24日

The Top 5 Open Source Utility Software Picks! 第 29 集

From an awesome free antivirus to a sweet FTP, there are many ways to improve the performance of your computer for free! In this week's OS ALT, I talk about some of the best open source utility software available today.

S1 · E30 · 2012年8月31日

Top HTPC Applications 第 30 集

The heart of the home theater PC is its media center software. This is one area where free and open source applications shine - some of the top HTPC programs, home automation systems, and operating systems are FOSS. Check out this week's OS.ALT for my thoughts on some of the very best, including mythtv, xbmc media center, and LinuxMCE.

S1 · E31 · 2012年9月7日

Note to a Linux Gaming Killjoy 第 31 集

Disclaimer: I like John Carmack. He's an intelligent and strong-willed businessman. I just had to set him straight on a few things.

S1 · E32 · 2012年9月14日

Linux Gaming News - Vote on Your Linux Games Now 第 32 集

We've known for a while that Valve is bringing Steam to Linux. One of the most exciting Steam projects for Linux gamers is Steam Greenlight, where we, the gamers, can vote on which games we want to see made. In this week's OS.ALT, I discuss Steam Greenlight and how it impacts Linux Games.

S1 · E33 · 2012年9月23日

Top 5 Firefox Add-Ons 第 33 集

With over 2 billion add-ons downloaded by Mozilla Firefox users, using extensions seem to be essential to using an Internet browser. Let me show you which ones are worth the download.

S1 · E34 · 2012年9月30日

This Week in Linux Gaming - Steam for Linux a Bad Idea? 第 34 集

The most recent indie bundle, Humble Bundle 6, is full of great Linux games and recently added 4 more indie games to the bundle.

S1 · E35 · 2012年10月13日

Ubuntu Howto: Fix Unity Launcher 第 35 集

Though this most recent release of Ubuntu has been good to us, it's not without faults. The launcher for Unity is awesome when it works.

S1 · E36 · 2012年10月19日

Using a Virtual Machine to Run an Operating System Inside Another 第 36 集

Nixie shows you how to run one operating system inside of another using a virtual machine, specifically the free virtual machine software, VirtualBox. She explains what a virtual machine is and then runs through how to install and run Windows inside of Linux using VirtualBox.

S1 · E37 · 2012年10月27日

Whats New with Ubuntu 12.10 Quetzal Quantal 第 37 集

Is it worth the upgrade? What if you're new to Ubuntu? Today, I'll be covering some of the best new features of 12.

S1 · E38 · 2012年11月4日

Linux News: This Week in Open Source 第 38 集

Doing things a bit differently today, since there's so much linux news to be shared! So in the FOSS spirit, here's this week in open source.

S1 · E39 · 2012年11月11日

Command Linux 101: Wget - Get ALL THE THINGS! 第 39 集

Get ready, get set, it's wget! This is the most robust command in not just Linux, but Mac and Windows as well, to download all your favorite videos, music and media in every way imaginable. Truth.

S1 · E40 · 2012年11月18日

Understanding the Linux File System 第 40 集

In Linux, everything is a file. All the files the kernel can understand are displayed.

S1 · E41 · 2012年11月30日

Open Source News: Vibrators, Netflix on Linux and Germany 第 41 集

Finally, Netflix for Linux runs easily, Munich saves millions by switching to LiMux, and San Francisco girl shows us what an open source sex toy is really like. Giggity.

S1 · E42 · 2012年12月9日

Install Netflix in Linux Mint, Fedora and Ubuntu - Tutorial 第 42 集

You've probably heard by now - Netflix works on Linux! Yes, installing Netflix on Linux has become much easier, but we still need to break out the command line.

S1 · E43 · 2012年12月17日

Linux Commands 101: Howto Tar a File 第 43 集

Though gz, tar, zcat and gunzip sound like names of rejected superheroes, they're actually part of a really powerful archive and compression tool in Linux. Learn about tar and more with my terminal tutorial.

S1 · E44 · 2013年1月4日

Linux Steam Beta Tutorial: Installing Steam on Ubuntu 第 44 集

Valve has finally opened the Steam beta for ALL Linux users to download, install and play.

S1 · E45 · 2013年1月4日

Terminal Fun - My Top 5 Commands 第 45 集

Happy Friday! Here's some semi-pointless but super fun commands in the Linux terminal that will keep you coming back for more...semi-pointless but super fun commands....

S1 · E46 · 2013年1月18日

One Linux Steam Client to Rule Them All - Full Review 第 46 集

Whether you're a veteran or new to playing games on Steam, the Linux Steam beta is a new experience all on its own. Here's my review of the beta, outlining all the features that Valve has to offer with it's steam client.

S1 · E47 · 2013年1月25日

The Truth About OUYA - Open Source Gaming Console 第 47 集

A fully open source gaming console for 100 bucks.

S1 · E48 · 2013年2月1日

Ubuntu is Slow! How to Fix It 第 48 集

This week I'm showing you some tried and true ways to get the most performance out of your Ubuntu box.

S1 · E49 · 2013年2月9日

Be Efficient - Best Free Productivity Software in the Universe 第 49 集

Be your own Success Kid with these 4 must-have open source applications! Works on Linux, PC and Mac.

S1 · E50 · 2013年2月21日

Linux Howto: Free Up Hard Drive and Remove Hidden Packages 第 50 集

[Works in any Debian based distro] How do you know if a program is truly deleted from your drive? Here are some of the best commands and software to free up your HDD by fully uninstalling programs.

S1 · E51 · 2013年2月22日

Nixie Answers Your Linux Questions 第 51 集

I should have known better to have you ask me anything. You definitely didn't hold back and so I'm not going to either - here are the more tame (yet equally popular) FAQ from me to you! If you like this style, I'll get to some of the more... challenging ones when I don't have the zombie plague.

S1 · E52 · 2013年3月1日

Ubuntu Touch is Here - Why Should I Care? 第 52 集

Ubuntu has gone to our phones, and it seems like a dream come true. Except with Android dominating the Linux mobile space, what can Ubuntu Touch really bring to the market? Find out this week on OS.ALT as I begin my open source mobile operating system BATTLE ROYALE... n' stuff.

S1 · E53 · 2013年3月8日

What is Firefox OS and Why Should I Care? 第 53 集

I continue the battle of open source OS's with a more developed project, Firefox OS. (previously named B2G ; Boot to Gecko) It's the new mobile pride and joy of Mozilla.. Let's see how it stacks up to the competition.

S1 · E54 · 2013年3月18日

Linux How-To: Globbing and Wildcards! 第 54 集

As weird as it sounds, globbing is essential when using Linux. It will also make your life approx three million times easier! Here's how to use wildcard symbols and why you need them.

S1 · E55 · 2013年3月22日

Tizen : The Android Killer? - Mobile OS REVIEW 第 55 集

S1 · E56 · 2013年3月30日

Tux Joins the Race @ GDC 2013 - Linux Gaming! 第 56 集

S1 · E57 · 2013年4月8日

Regex Fu : Learning Regular Expressions 第 57 集

Regular expressions are the best. They are an ultra-powerful search pattern language that almost anyone can learn, whether you are into programming or not.

S1 · E58 · 2013年4月15日

Sailfish OS Review - Jolla Revives MeeGo for Mobile 第 58 集

It's time for the final mobile OS in the battle of open source operating systems; Sailfish. Many of you thought that MeeGo had a good thing going before it was canceled a couple years ago. Have no fear! Sailfish has risen from the ashes of MeeGo and proves to be even better still.

S1 · E59 · 2013年4月22日

Canonical Corruption, Linux Phones and Best Distros 第 59 集

I don't usually do the 'ask Nixie' type thing...

S1 · E60 · 2013年4月26日

Clementine Review : The Last Music Player You'll Ever Need 第 60 集

Just because a program is free and open source doesn't mean that it's good. Unless you're Clementine that is; an intense media player for Windows, Mac and Linux.

S1 · E61 · 2013年5月3日

Top 5 Networking Tools in the Command Line 第 61 集

Be careful, you might actually enjoy learning how to troubleshoot your network in the terminal. Monitor performance, bandwidth usage much more using these five easy commands.

S1 · E62 · 2013年5月10日

Ubuntu Review : 13.04 - Raring Ringtail 第 62 集

After 6 months of waiting, Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) is finally here! Watch my review and find out if it's worth the install.

S1 · E63 · 2013年5月17日

4 Tips for Working Smarter - Software and Hosts File Edits 第 63 集

Distractions be gone! Since there's so many good programs and tips out there on how to work smarter, this video is a two parter. We first start by productivity suites, and our beloved hosts file.