Comments on: Linux Action Show, huge changes coming soon

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:38 +0000

I have never really posted to any of the LAS blogs or websites; however, I have been with the show since episod 1. I found the show on itunes on a fluke and listened to every episode on my way to work. Kudos to you both on the great work you have done. While I will miss the show I would like to thank you for the time and effort that went into each show. You guys are real pros. Personally I think it’s the best podcast linux or other. I wish you the best in whatever you do.

Ps. I really enjoyed the segment you did on the home theater.
Jason

By: Kam Salisbury

Kam Salisbury — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:56:53 +0000

Audio only shows are better for already in the know Linux folks (most of the time) but I do have to agree that the video format will grab more attention from the non-Linux folks… which has been your focus for a long time. Good luck with the new stuff. The old stuff was good while it lasted.

By: Lunduke.com » All good things…

Lunduke.com » All good things… — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:43:37 +0000

[...] But all good things must come to an end. And, as we announced a few episodes ago, this will be the last season of the Linux Action Show as we know it. You can read more about this over on Chris’ blog. [...]

By: dadexter

dadexter — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:01:17 +0000

Well, I loved the show, but this is a bad decision. You are alienating everyone who use portable music players, people who listen while commuting, command line Linux users, etc.

Bad bad bad…

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By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:18:14 +0000

I too am going to be sorely disappointed if we cannot get the content in podcast format. Go for the YouTube market, but don’t forget us that listen on portable audio devices.

I actually like the idea of shorter podcasts that are focused on topics. I can drop several on my player and listen to them in series.

Don’t forget to do “News” periodically. It’s a nice way to hear about stuff that I don’t have time to find on my own.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:03:09 +0000

From a marketing/SEO standpoint I can definitely see how this will benefit you and your show. But from a listener standpoint, this really blows. Just like you said, I and a lot of your other listeners like to have LAS playing in the background when we’re doing other things. Shorter video episodes means that we have to actively watch, listen and browse – instead of just being able to listen.

So yeah, I think you’re going to be able to reach out to a lot of new listeners, but in the process you’re going to lose a lot of your old ones.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:26:47 +0000

I’ve listened from the beginning. A podcast is the most versatile form of media. Most people listen when they have free time, i.e. during a commute or at work. I really fail to see what the allure is with doing videos.

Seems like a big mistake to me. If you’re intent on getting more exposure then widen your net with the podcast. The stat I’ve heard is that < 10% of people have ever heard a podcast. This number will go up. It is a new market that needs time to develop further. I think you’re jumping the gun here.

I’ve been sampling some of Bryan’s video clips. If this is what we have to look forward to then I’m going to have to pass.

Thanks guys for all your hard work with the podcast, and good luck with your new endeavors.

By: markus

markus — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:25:22 +0000

I don’t have a problem that you are going to release on youtube. The problem I have is that i’m listening to your show when i play World of Warcraft. Thats why VIDEO sucks. + Video can not be longer than 10 minutes.

By: mikew

mikew — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:37:27 +0000

well horse poop..
this pretty much sucks…

I understand that life gets in the way but it still sucks to have the best Linux podcast stop being a podcast…

oh and there really aren’t that many Linux podcast out there, (well any that compare to LAS)

I like listening to you guys on my mp3 player on my way to work..

oh well, it was an awesome show and I’m gonna miss it when I’m commuting as it’s ill advised to be watching youtube vids while motoring down the expressway