Gutsy Geeks

Gutsy Geeks is a weekly radio show dedicated to explaining the benefits that the "Average Computer User" would experience by switching to Free and Open Source software. The show is designed to help introduce people to Linux and FOSS. These open technologies help listeners save money while providing a more reliable and secure computing experience. The hosts attempt to keep the show at a constant novice level accessible by anyone, while at the same time providing new information to keep the show interesting for long time listeners. The primary audience for this program are computer novices and/or former Microsoft Windows users being introduced to the Linux and Open Source world for the first time. The hosts of the show are Michael Cady, Nick Coons, and Richard "Mr. Modem" Sherman.

Gutsy Geeks Computer Show
Presentation
Hosted byMichael Cady, Nick Coons, Richard Sherman
GenreLinux and Open Source
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly
Length60 Minutes
Production
Audio formatOgg Vorbis and MP3
Publication
Original releaseOctober 2001 (2001-10) – 2010 (2010)
Websitewww.gutsygeeks.com

History

Gutsy Geeks was the first broadcast radio show focusing on Linux and open-source computing. The show, and in its previous incarnation as PC Chat, had been on the air since August 2001.[1] The show's home base is the AM station KFNX 1100 AM, serving the greater Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.

Media coverage

LXer from Linux News praised the show for its "distinctive personalities and technical expertise".[2] DesktopLinux from eWeek described the show as one that "aims to promote and teach Linux to newcomers while also providing tips to intermediate-level Linux users".[3]

References
  1. Geeks take Linux to the airwaves Jun. 20, 2008
  2. "LXer: LXer on Gutsy Geeks Radio". lxer.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  3. "Gutsy Geeks take Linux to the airwaves". 2012-02-22. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
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