Call For Help Episode List

Submitted by wftl on Wed, 2005-10-19 14:47

Every month or so, I record one and sometimes two episodes with Leo Laporte and company on "Call for Help". Several people have asked me for a list of episodes and what I talked about on those episodes. So, for those of you who are keeping track of such things, here's that list now.

Episode 58 - Moving to Linux
This show was my first appearance and basically just a chat about the book, why it is so cool, and so on. (first aired July 25, 2004)
Episode 70 - Alternative Linux software
Probably better expressed as transitional applications, Linux or open source software that runs under Windows as well. (First aired September 15, 2004)
Episode 84 - Linux as a gaming platform
The whole point of this episode was to show that there were really cool games for Linux. (First aired October 12, 2004)
Episode 118 - Linux desktops
An overview of GNOME, KDE, IceWM, and WindowMaker (to name a few). I explained why there are all these different desktops and why it's actually a good thing. (December 17, 2004)
Episode 138 - Managing multiple desktops (January 25, 2005)
Episode 143 - Ultimate desktop eye candy
A whole show about desktop eye candy, most specifically, SuperKaramba (February 9, 2005)
Episode 150 - Applet Maniac (March 2, 2005)
Episode 156 - iTunes Alternatives for Linux (March 15, 2005)
Episode 176 - Linux Outlook alternatives (April 20, 2005)
Episode 194 - How Linux handles video (May 23, 2005)
Episode 226 - Going wireless with the Linux desktop (July 27, 2005)
Episode 241 - Space software for Linux (August 29, 2005)
Episode 245 - Digital photography on Linux (September 7, 2005)
Episode 263 - Integrating Linux into Windows (October 12, 2005)
Episode 274 - Konqueror Web browser (November 4, 2005)
Episode 280 - Taking control of your Linux system (November 15, 205)
Episode 289 - Linux Live CDs (December 6, 2005)
Episode 291 - Games that make fun of Microsoft (December 7, 2005)
Episode 295 - Instant Messaging with Linux (December 13, 2005)
Episode 326 - Simple Linux Firewalls (February 14, 2006)
Episode 330 - Linux Podcast Aggregators (February 20, 2006)
Episode 351 - How to Install software on Linux and why it's easier than in Windows (April 10, 2006)
Episode 355 - Streaming audio on Linux (April 17, 2006)
Episode 387 - The beautiful Linux command line. (July 5, 2006)
Episode 391 - Desktop search programs for Linux. (July 12, 2006)
Episode 413 - Sharing your musical tastes with Linux. (August 28, 2006)
Episode 424 - Programs to help you take a break (September 27, 2006)
Episode 458 - Installing software without installing : Klik (December 22, 2006)
Episode 461 - Linux at Warp Speed : everything about your system (December 26, 2006)

Oh, yes, and I'll do my best to keep this page and the list of topics here, up to date. If you saw a show that I missed listing here, please let me know.

Special thanks to Bill Morgan (aka Haawk on this site) for helping me fill in the blanks.