TuxJam Episode 7

TuxJam episode 7 can be downloaded by clicking on the Download button or here

In the seventh episode of TuxJam we take a brief look at Turnkey Linux, Crunchbang and Crux. This is followed by an indepth look at the libre gnu/Linux distro Trisquel, Quassel IRC client and Diaspora Webclient on the android platform.

As well as the tracks:

1. Brett Jerred - Book of Memories
2. Dark Dew - Dark Dew
3. Oleg O.Kachanko - A Good Day
4. Freeky Cleen and Dickey F - Gambling Woman
5. Jago - Ghost.Bin

TuxJam Episode 6

TuxJam Episode 6 can be downloaded in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the Download button or here

The sixth episode of TuxJam has a multimedia theme.  In this episode Kevie takes a look at Purdyne Linux, there is a roud up of several open source CD ripping software including Asunder, RipperX and RubyRipper and also takes a look at a media player, which is forked from Mplayer, called UMplayer.  Along with the usual feature episode 6 includes TuxJam's first ever guest where fellow Crivins co-host Thistleweb joins in for a brief chat about the new show. Along with this there are the usual mix of Creative Commons music including:
Beeshopmusic - Born in the 80s
Daizy Mae - Grey Roses
Drunk Monkeys Hospital - Get Out!
R.E.P.S - Envy
Floating Isle - Xinewave Revolution
Juanitos - Super Exotic 60s Beat

TuxJam Episode 5

The fifth episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

This episode starts with a brief look at some new releases including: Linux Portable Security, Incognito, Kororaa and Fuduntu.

This is followed by a review of The Beast ROM on the HTC Sensation.  Along with a look at the desktop programs Hotot micro-blogging client and SRWare Iron browser, click here for the test results.

We take a very sneak peak at an upcoming event (the only give away is the Scottish theme) and thank headphonica, Lydia Stench and Chimo for their contributions.

The tracks on this episode were:

1. Robin Grey – These Days vote on cchits http://cchits.net/vote/401/489
2. OneSide – Into the night vote on cchits http://cchits.net/vote/402/489
3. Amity in Fame Mirror of Humans vote on cchits http://cchits.net/vote/403/489 

4. The Windom Earle All Stars – Giant Lizards vote on cchits http://cchits.net/vote/404/489 

5. Stormy Mondays – Beneath the Gate vote on cchits http://cchits.net/vote/405/489

TuxJam Episode 4

The fourth episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

In this episode we take a brief look at ALT Linux 6.0.0, Chakra GNU/Linux 2011.09, Dream Studio 11.04 and ZorinOS 3.1. These are followed by a more indepth look at AntiX Linux M11. For a full list of the installed programs see here.

We take a look at two open source, Android applications; FDroid and Zirco. On the Linux Desktop we look at Pyskool, a Linux port of the classic Spectrum game Skool Daze

Thanks to Marie Axlesson(@maloki on identi.ca) and Jack Knife for their feedback. Along with a brief mention of greendragonhosting.com a new project by Pete (@brainspoil on identi.ca)

The tracks today were as follows:
1.Freeky Cleen - Married Man Blue
2. I'm Bad Like Jesse James - Tree Legs
3. Loudog - Waste of Time
4. b-SHAKE - Insane
5. Bryan Dunn - Ballad of Emily Rose
6. Lukhash Hi-Land Coo

TuxJam Episode 3

The third episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

In this episode we take a brief look at FrugalWare Linux 1.5 RC1, FreeNAS 8.1 beta4, Aptosid 2011-02, SMS 1.61 and Pardus 2011.1. These are followed by a more indepth Look at Linvo GNU/Linux 2010.12.6, which was released on 13.07.11 despite it's name.

On the Linux Desktop we look at WeeChat, a lightweight and fast CLI chat client, that provides a wealth of customization for power users. We take a look at two open source, Android micro blogging applications; Zwitscher and Mustard.

TuxJam is now listed on Oggcasts.org and also gets a mention in the TINAP and Bugcast podcasts. Aswell as some feedback from Andrew Conway and Marie Axlesson.

The tracks today were as follows:
1.Rob Warren-Rise
2.Paper Plane Pilots-The Accident
3.Acting Like Heroes-JFK&Decisions
4.Anamanaguchi-Penpal (first track ever on TuxJam that's not from Jamendo)
5.Freeky Cleen & Dickey F-Gambling Woman
6.Maycon Bianchi-Cross

TuxJam Episode 2

The second episode of TuxJam is available for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here.

In this episode we take a brief look at
Webconverger 8, Fuduntu 14.10 and DoudouLinux 1.0. These are followed by a more indepth Look at Crunchbang Statler (XFCE edition).

The two applications in this episode are both desktop based, looking at PCManFM file manager and Turpial, a micro blogging client that works with identi.ca.

Feedback section: to my amazement I've had loads of really positive feedback from users on identi.ca, people were asking after a week when episode 2 was going to be released. A few people left feedback through IM, one person took the time to email the show: Andrew Conway (@mcnalu on identi.ca) gave me some nice feedback.

The tracks today were as follows:
1.Mad Mush-Silent Snowfall
2.OldSchool-Take It Easy
3.Tequila Mockingbird-Blue
4.Frank Camu-I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
5.The GAP-Stay Away From Here
6.Retrosonic-Silent Prison (thanks to @richslxh on identi.ca for suggesting that one)

TuxJam Episode 1

The first ever episode of TuxJam is avaiable for download in Ogg Vorbis format by clicking on the download button or here

In this episode I take a look at the Linux distro SimplyMepis 11, along with the Pogo music player.

This is along with music from Crazy Evolution, Dan Bryk, Art Yenta, Railway and Dogs, Coffee&Wine and 8 Bit Greatness.

If you would like to contact me with recommendations of music, applications or distros to try out then the best way is to use identi.ca where I can be reached by putting @kevie at the start of the message, or email the show tuxjampodcast at gmail.com

About TuxJam

Combining Linux news with Creative Commons goodness
TuxJam is a show by Kevie which takes a look at some of the application and distros that have been released in the open source community and mixes in a variety of music to make the show both informative and entertaining.  The main aim is not to promote established and popular distributions such as Ubuntu and Fedora or applications that a lot of us use everyday on our PCs such as VLC or Firefox, but instead to give some coverage to projects that are out there, still maintained but not known by a lot of Linux users.

If you know about or develop an application you think fits the above criteria and would like me to take a look at it then send me an email tuxjampodcast at gmail.com or you can contact me on identi.ca using @kevie at the start of the message.

Tuxjam is released under the Creative Commons License: Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported.  Click on the license logo for more details: