Month: March 2014

So I have noticed the speed that the major podcast directories add my podcast. Tied for first place is iHeart Radio and Stitcher Radio. I guess YouTube would be in there too, but it is not pulling the podcast from my RSS feed.

In second place is iTunes, which is really hit or miss depending on what time I post the podcast. If I post it before 5 am, it is up quicker than if I post after 5 am.

In third place is Blubrry Network. This is only because I usually have to manually refresh my feed. 

Tied for last place is TuneIn and Miro. It takes them 8 to 12 hours to update. I don’t recommend getting time sensitive podcasts from either of these sources.

I am currently running Linux Mint 13 Cinnamon, which is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. I stay on the Long Term Service (LTS) editions. With the upcoming release of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, code-named Trusty Tahr, I am thinking of making the switch based to Ubuntu.

There are a number of reasons for the switch. One reason was watching the video by Alan Pope on Ubuntu Unity Overview. I resisted the new desktop because I don’t like change. But a lot of the design ideas made sense. Furthermore, Unity has come a long way to becoming more functional. I actually think I might be able to work more efficiently with Unity.

The other side of the decision, is my few issues with Linux Mint. Even on my new system, after I log in, it takes about 10 seconds before the desktop appears. I also find it quite ridiculous that the time menu has to be manually fixed (see previous post). I also feel like the Linux Mint team to spreading themselves too thin. This is why they are thinking of using the same LTS base not only for Linux Mint 17, but for the next 3 releases as well. Why? To push innovation on the Cinnamon desktop. Add to that the alleged security issues, and I think its time to seriously consider going home.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, code-named Hardy Heron, was my first Linux distribution. I have since then tried a number of different Linux distros, but I always seem to come home to Ubuntu. Is it time for me to go home?

LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA9EHaNc2VI
http://www.webupd8.org/2014/03/linux-mint-might-use-same-lts-base-for.html
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/11/linux-mint-responds-ubuntu-developers-security-claims

As Linux becomes more popular, attacks on it will increase. The latest includes a worm that targets Intel architecture and 10,000 servers infected with malware.  If you would like to know more, the links to the two articles is below.

LINKS
http://www.zdnet.com/linux-worm-darlloz-targets-intel-architecture-to-mine-digital-currency-7000027515/
http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/03/10000-linux-servers-hit-by-malware-serving-tsunami-of-spam-and-exploits/

Surprisingly Rhythmbox does not include an equalizer by default. Here are the directions for installing a 10 band equalizer plugin for Rhythmbox. It works in Linux Mint 13 and Ubuntu 12.04.

First you need to add the PPA. Open Terminal and type:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:fossfreedom/rhythmbox-plugins

Enter password. After it is done, type:

sudo apt-get update

Then to install the plugin, type:

sudo apt-get install rhythmbox-plugin-equalizer

Start Rhythmbox, enable the Equalizer plugin.
Start the Equalizer from the Control main-menu

LINK
http://askubuntu.com/questions/147942/how-do-i-install-third-party-rhythmbox-plugins