Are Podcasts Part of Your Scientific Routine?

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The discussion centers around the use of podcasts, with participants sharing their experiences and preferences. Podcasts are described as downloadable audio files similar to radio shows but available on the internet, offering a variety of content. Specific podcasts mentioned include NPR Science Friday and various science-related shows available on iTunes from institutions like Berkeley and Princeton. The conversation shifts to the Linux operating system, addressing misconceptions about its usability and interface. Participants discuss how Linux can be used to manage podcasts, highlighting tools like gtkpod for downloading files to iPods. The dialogue also touches on the customization of Linux compared to Windows, with some expressing curiosity about its user-friendliness and compatibility with other operating systems. Overall, the thread explores the intersection of podcast consumption and the use of Linux for media management.

Do you listen to podcasts?

  • I do

    Votes: 5 50.0%
  • I do not

    Votes: 5 50.0%
  • I podcast myself!

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    10
  • Poll closed .
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Do you listen to podcasts? I do, I just put some on my iPod shuffle :biggrin:
 
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What is podcast?
 
lol, a podcast is some new internet shabangle that you can download an mp3 file of what somebody says and listen to it. Its like radio, but on the internet, and better than internet radio.
 
People probably say a bunch of stupid stuff though. That's lame.
 
Yes, I do. I usually put it on my ipod and then listen to it while driving. Sometimes I just listen to it on the computer.

Here are a couple podcasts I listen to:

NPR Science Friday
PowerUser
 
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I use podcasts.yahoo.com since itunes doesn't work in linux.
 
Weah weah weahhhh...

So how does the screen look when you have linuix up? Do you have to type everything in?
 
What are you talking about? In Linux I just download the mp3 file and use this program to download the file to my ipod:

http://www.gtkpod.org/

http://www.gtkpod.org/images/gtkpod_main01.png
 
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Hmm :/ So liniux has a nice GUI and everything. What are its advantages over Windows? Is there a desktop? I admit I was under the impression it was run by a DOS type thingy that you type into. :shy:
 
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Of course it has a GUI.

Here is what's coming up:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1819299719647325587&q=xgl&pl=true

Here just a taste of what's stable: (As you can see Linux is very customizable.)

http://www.gnome-look.org/content/pre1/25165-1.jpg
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/pre1/19702-1.jpg
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/pre2/33656-2.jpg
 
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Crap that's really awesome. What's the catch? Its not as user friendly or what? Its not like Windows is user friendly. Can I run Linux and Windows/Mac OS X at the same time? I know not everything works in Linux.
 
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Come on, dude, resize the photos.
 
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