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LUP004 Transition to Linux

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This special episode is a tutorial on how to make the transition from Windows to Linux. Making the change of operating systems can be a difficult switch, but there are ways to make the transition easier. For example, you can use open source software on Windows and you can try a live Linux CD.

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Filed in: Tutorial Podcast | Jay Forrest | July 22, 2009

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