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Dual Boot Diaries follows two long-time Windows users as they see if they can switch to Linux full time. Each week hosts Adam Patrick Murray and Will Smith go through their experiences daily-driving Linux, with the whole show culminating in them deleting either Windows or Linux from their hard drives.

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Join the Dual Boot Diaries as long-time Windows users chronicle their experinces trying to use Linux daily. In this episode Adam installs on more hardware, including the newest release of Bazzite for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Will finally fixed his ... more

Join the Dual Boot Diaries as long-time Windows users chronicle their experinces trying to use Linux daily. In this episode Adam is joined by special guest Mike Danseglio, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Systems Security Prof... more

Join the Dual Boot Diaries as long-time Windows users chronicle their experinces trying to use Linux daily. In this episode Adam and Will take some time to get through a bunch of questions we've recieved on The Full Nerd Discord channel. Thanks to ev... more

Join the Dual Boot Diaries as long-time Windows users chronicle their experinces trying to use Linux daily. In this episode Will talks about his dead Asus laptop, how he broke Cachy, what he did when ARU was down; and Adam also sets up a new laptop w... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Danseglio
Longtime Linux user and information security professional.
Episode: Special: Ethical Hacker Talks Distro Security, Antivirus Needs, & Best Practices
Mike Densiglio
Security professional and long-time Linux user
PCWorld
Episode: Episode 7: Games Partitioning, Tiling WM, HannaMontanaOS & More
Nirav Patel
CEO and founder of Framework
Framework
Episode: Special: Framework CEO Talks Linux Support, Personal Distro & More

Hosts

Adam Patrick Murray
Co-host of the show, sharing personal experiences and insights about transitioning from Windows to Linux.
Will Smith
Co-host of the show, offering perspective on Linux challenges and community engagement experiences.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Jupiter boasting eat your heart out

    Hands down the best Linux podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarpetGangster
    United States19 days ago
  • No boots at all?

    Came here for a retrospective on pairs of boots, and turns out it’s just a couple of nerds talking about some has-been operating system and the glorious year of Linux.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Eric_in_OR
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous take on the technical aspects of switching to Linux.
Some feedback suggests that the content is too focused on niche topics within technology, which may not resonate with all audiences.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#61
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#33
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#44
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#85
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#215
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#12
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Episode 9: Hardest Part Of Linux? Why Not WSL? Screen Recording When? All Q&A
Q: Would you consider doing a screen share recording or walkthrough of your setup?
Yes, they discussed creating a video to showcase their setups for viewers.
Episode 9: Hardest Part Of Linux? Why Not WSL? Screen Recording When? All Q&A
Q: Is there any reason why you're not using Windows Subsystem for Linux?
The podcast aims to de-Windows their lives and experience Linux outside the Windows ecosystem.
Episode 9: Hardest Part Of Linux? Why Not WSL? Screen Recording When? All Q&A
Q: Any plans to test UE5, Unity, Godot in a Linux environment?
He started futzing around with Godot but probably won't use Unity due to licensing concerns; UE5 might be tested in the future.
Episode 9: Hardest Part Of Linux? Why Not WSL? Screen Recording When? All Q&A
Q: What has been the easiest and the hardest things to adjust to?
The hardest has been knowing I'm in charge of my own destiny, while day-to-day computing has been quite straightforward for the most part.
Episode 9: Hardest Part Of Linux? Why Not WSL? Screen Recording When? All Q&A
Q: What has been the most surprising thing you've encountered in your journey so far?
The community has been incredibly welcoming, and the hardware has been easier to use than expected, especially on laptops.

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A transformative journey of two long-time Windows users transitioning to Linux unfolds across episodes, where hosts share their challenges and triumphs in adapting to a new operating system. Each episode touches on various topics, such as installation difficulties, hardware compatibility, and preferred Linux distributions. The hosts invite listeners into their world of 'distro hopping,' troubleshooting, and engaging with the supportive Linux community, making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned users. Unique insights about the evolving Linux landscape and personal anecdotes about the setup process add depth to their discussions, helping listeners gain a fuller understanding of what it means to switch from Windows to Linux.

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