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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 talks about weird audio pop ups and a resolution to his VM journey, and Will gives his first thoughts on NixOS and fixes ... more

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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 and Will are joined by Carl Richell and Jeremy Soller of ⁨System76⁩ to talk about the launch of Cosmic.

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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 covers his decent into virtual manager hell, Will deals with some Eletron app weirdness, and they both have some thoughts... more

Join the Dual Boot Diaries as long-time Windows users chronicle their experinces trying to use Linux daily. In this episode Adam covers his problems installing Fedora Cosmic and configuring his first VM, while Will talks about his issues with Grub wh... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Richell
Founder and CEO of System76
System76
Episode: Special: System76 Talks Cosmic Launch
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
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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
One of the hosts, sharing insights and anecdotes from his transition to Linux.
Will Smith
Your other host, contributing to discussions and sharing personal experiences transitioning to Linux.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Jupiter boasting eat your heart out

    Hands down the best Linux podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarpetGangster
    United States2 months 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 States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and informative nature of the discussions.
There are mixed feelings, with some feeling overwhelmed by the technical details.
Overall, the hosts' humor and relatability are frequently highlighted as strengths.
The show is recognized as an excellent resource for those interested in transitioning to Linux.

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#41
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#45
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#47
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#65
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#69
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#167
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Special: System76 Talks Cosmic Launch
Q: What is the best way to debug and file a bug report against Cosmic?
Cosmic is modular, and so every repository is named after its functionality. You can file an issue on the part of the desktop you're using.
Special: System76 Talks Cosmic Launch
Q: Is 2025 the year of desktop Linux?
No, God no.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dual Boot Diaries

What is Dual Boot Diaries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features two long-time Windows users embarking on an ambitious journey to transition fully to Linux. The hosts chronicle their daily experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they explore various Linux distributions and dive deep into technical discussions about system configurations, software installations, and gaming compatibility on Linux. Each episode often includes insights from industry experts, making it not just a personal account but also an informative resource for listeners curious about Linux or considering a similar switch. The engaging mix of technical knowledge, humor, and community interaction makes this a compelling listen for technology enthusiasts and newcomers alike who are interested in the Linux operating s... more

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