LINUX Unplugged

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Too Much Choice
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12, 2013

Does the Linux community lean on the age old excuse of choice, to brush of the real limitations of desktop Linux environments? We debate that, and then discuss the growing reasons to .. show full overview

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Edge of Failure
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19, 2013

As the final hours countdown we chat about the fate of the Ubuntu Edge camping and debate with our live callers about the bigger picture. Plus our thoughts on the new KDE release, Steam, and a few more thoughts on elementary OS.

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Go Dock Yourself
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26, 2013

After rebuilding his KDE desktop better and stronger than before, Chris and Matt dig into what really seems to be troubling the Gnome project, what really makes a desktop easy to use, .. show full overview

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Are Linux Users Cheap?
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03, 2013

We crunch the Steam and Ubuntu Software Center numbers and we have to ask: Are Linux users cheap? Or is the answer more complex than that? Plus how we think Microsoft buying Nokia .. show full overview

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Wrath of Linus
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10, 2013

We break down what has Linus so upset, and the Internet in an NSA induced fever. Plus GOG makes a public statement about Linux that has us scratching our heads, and your .. show full overview

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The Android Problem
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17, 2013

Is that exploit in your pocket? This week we'll ask if Android is Stallman's worst nightmare, making Tivo look like a quaint abuser of Linux. And how Linux is poised to push past it's .. show full overview

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Full SteamOS Ahead
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24, 2013

Valve has announced SteamOS, and we have our analysis of how this will impact the Linux ecosystem at large, the challenge Valve faces, and the reasons Valve is the right company to pull .. show full overview

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Cloud Guilt
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01, 2013

Should Linux users be anti-cloud? Why do so many of us feel guilty for using the "cloud"? This week will dig into this conundrum and maybe even solve this more and more complex .. show full overview

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The Ubuntu Situation
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08, 2013

Is the traditional release model failing Ubuntu? Perhaps there is a better way to harness the rapid progress of Linux then static releases. With their focus on mobile, and a rather .. show full overview

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The Ubuntu Hangover
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15, 2013

What does a post Ubuntu world look like, which distro would rise to the top? Our specially crafted team of armed and dangerous Linux users weigh in. PLUS: Rise up against your bearded .. show full overview

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Bankrupt Linux News
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22, 2013

The recent outburst from Linus Torvalds and Mark Shuttleworth have put the poor state of Linux news coverage into sharp focus. The media's attention to the cult of personalities damages .. show full overview

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Debating Debian Decisions
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29, 2013

Upstart or systemd which will Debian choose? We'll discuss the inherent benefits and disadvantages of both, and the larger ramification Debian's decision will have on the Linux ecosystem.

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Dark Mail: A New Hope
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05, 2013

What is the Dark Mail Alliance? We'll dig into how it's more of a protocol, and a hope than an actual product. Now the time to replace email we'll explain how you can help get the .. show full overview

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Negative in the Practical Dimension
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12, 2013

This week we'll use the lens of some recent technical meltdowns to discuss this age old struggle of pragmatism vs idealism. Sometimes the practical choice kicks you in the butt, and .. show full overview

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Don't Switch to Linux
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19, 2013

Our frank advice for switches to Linux. Despite what what the advocates would have you believe, there are some important consideration a potential Linux switcher should make. Our team of .. show full overview

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Meet the Dockers
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26, 2013

A new version of Docker was just released, we bring on the CTO and Founder of Docker to chat about the big features all Linux users can look forward to. Plus building the perfect Linux workstation, your feedback, and much more!

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Swap It Outta Here
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04, 2013

Do you run without swap? This week we reach into the topic grab bag and debate to swap or not to swap, the reasons long timer Linux users are switching to BSD, and what's wrong with our .. show full overview

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Hugs for LUGs
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10, 2013

Have IRC chat rooms, forums, reddit, and Google Hangouts killed the local Linux Users Group? We'll share our ideas to reboot the LUG and make them relevant for the modern Linux .. show full overview

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Fixing Linux Support
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17, 2013

Experienced Linux users may soon be finding a new call on their talents to help new users switching to Linux. But with services like Stackexchange, Google+ Helpouts, and more is it time to reboot the way we provide support to new Linux users?

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Fidel Chromecastro
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24, 2013

Chromecast has been called the gadget of the year, but are the better options? Or is a simple, low cost, Linux powered gadget the ultimate living room solution? We'll debate where it .. show full overview

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Unplugging 2013
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31, 2013

In the final moments of 2013 our virtual LUG shares their expectations and predictions for 2014. We'll debate some of the most anticipated changes. Plus a frank Slackware discussion, rolling Ubuntu is back again, your emails, and more!

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Hurd Mentality
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07, 2014

Does building by group consensus slow down open source innovation? We'll look at some big choices Debian is facing and debate if some stronger leadership might produce more expedient and .. show full overview

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Google Invades Your Nest
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14, 2014

We follow up on some of the most innovative Linux powered devices at CES, and this discuss Google buying Nest Labs. Is the future of the "Internet of Things" locked down to proprietary .. show full overview

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FUD for Thought
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21, 2014

The battle lines have been drawn and the assault against upstart is in full force. We'll discuss the heat being put on Canonical, the CLA, and upstart with our virtual LUG. Then we'll .. show full overview

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Culture of Shiny
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28, 2014

Aaron Seigo joins us to call out the new and shiny culture that's pervasive in the free software community. And even your own humble hosts have been afflicted with from time to .. show full overview

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MATE Mythbusting
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04, 2014

The MATE Desktop is about to see some big improvements, we bring on Martin Wimpress from the MATE project to discuss his new MATE Live CD, and what the future holds for MATE. Plus our .. show full overview

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Debian's systemd Decision
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11, 2014

One of the bumpier chapters in Debian's history looks to be drawing to a close, at least for now. But what was all the drama about? And where do things stand now? We'll dig into the .. show full overview

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Neckbeard Entitlement Factor
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18, 2014

Michael Hall from Canonical joins us to discuss his personal views on what he's coined the new 80/20 rule for open source. Are the consumers of open source the biggest hurdle to projects .. show full overview

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The Klementine Squeeze
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25, 2014

A cautionary tale for anyone thinking about starting their own Linux distribution, and then we'll put it all out on the table and discuss our ideas and goals for Howto Linux, and take .. show full overview

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Talkin' Tox
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04, 2014

Two developers from the TOX project, an open source secure Skype killer join us to discuss their new project, the future, and how they hope to become your new messaging system. Plus .. show full overview

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Ubuntu Punching Bag
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11, 2014

Is the Linux community's animosity towards Ubuntu turning away new switchers? We'll analyze what has the community so upset, and how that can color a new Linux users first .. show full overview

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Do Me a SolydXK
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18, 2014

The co-founders of SoyldXK join us to discuss their origins, what they focus on, how they hope to make a profit, and what the future might hold. Plus we have some "solid" AutoCAD replacements for Linux, your emails, and more!

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Graphical Civil War
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25, 2014

Is devastating fragmentation going to doom Desktop Linux, can a case for multiple display servers? Don't care about the display server? We'll make the case why you need to care, and why the biggest community confrontation could be brewing.

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Drive-By Advice
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01, 2014

We debate the validity of recent anti-Linux comments made on a nationally syndicated radio show, and the more subtle and larger "built-in bias" many in the tech community still hold .. show full overview

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Windows eXPired
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08, 2014

XP support ends today and we'll celebrate the occasion by debating what prevents technical users switching to Linux, address some common myths, and set a course for our new howto .. show full overview

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Beware of Underdog
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15, 2014

Are boutique distributions a bag of hurt for new users? We love a good underdog, but sometimes our excitement gets the best of us and we recommend something that's not appropriate for .. show full overview

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Client Side Drama
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22, 2014

The GTK camp is pushing hard for Client Side Decorations, but there are some major drawbacks on non-Gnome desktops. We discuss the pros and cons, and if this is going to lead to a new .. show full overview

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The Rest of the Fest
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29, 2014

We had a chance to chat with folks from Firefox, the EFF, SUSE, and more. Plus we discuss the real benefits to Linux conventions like LinuxFest Northwest.

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Fragmentation Timebomb
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06, 2014

In the not too distant future the Linux desktop will face a landscape comprised of users running Wayland, Mir, and X11. Ubuntu will be rolling out their first generation Qt based desktop .. show full overview

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Developers Get Qt
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13, 2014

We chat with two of the LXQt developers, and find out what's behind this major undertaking. Then we discuss our favorite packages for a Linux home server, and the brand new Ubuntu Orange .. show full overview

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Arch's Uprising
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20, 2014

Is this the year of Arch? We dig through the results from our listener home server survey, and compare our audience's answers with another recent large survey, and find some surprising .. show full overview

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Fine Wine or Sour Ports
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27, 2014

Liam from Gaming on Linux joins us to discuss the Witcher 2 port fiasco, and why Linux's reputation as a gaming platform could be on the line. Plus a heated Manjaro discussion, your feedback, and a BIG announcement!

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Mint 17: Fresh or Stagnant?
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03, 2014

We'll take a look at the new features of Linux Mint 17, and discuss the new Cinnamon release. Then we'll debate if distro derivatives are a bad thing. Plus: Is Red Hat too over .. show full overview

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Bedrock: A New Paradigm
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10, 2014

The founder of Bedrock Linux joins us to discuss their ambitious distribution that lets you utilize the userland of all your favorite distributions at once Plus Alienware slaps Linux users in the face with a dead fish, your feedback, and more!

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SouthEast LinuxFest Unplugged
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24, 2014

We've got another round of great exclusive interviews from the floor of SouthEast LinuxFest 2014. Find out why Slackware is still going strong, the BSD kindness brigade & more!

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Desktopaholics Anonymous
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01, 2014

We come clean on our struggle with loving every Linux desktop, until we start up the hate. Plus we discuss the huge news for CoreOS and take a closer look at OwnCloud 7's .. show full overview

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KaOS Theory
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08, 2014

We chat with Jos Poortvliet about the future of KDE, Plasma 5 Desktop, then review a KDE distribution with a direction: KaOS. Plus: The great news for the Blender project, our OSCON plans and much more!

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Rapid Fire Journalism
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15, 2014

We chat about our time with the new Plasma 5 desktop from KDE, then using the latest situation with Manjaro we discuss the poor state of Linux news, root causes, and what the real .. show full overview

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Linux Look-Back
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22, 2014

We look back at five years of Linux memories, and reminisce about the bad old days of the Linux desktop. Then the exciting future for PC-BSD, and it's new unique desktop. Plus our .. show full overview

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OSCON Behind The Story
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29, 2014

We've got more exclusive interviews from OSCON 2014, and then debate if fragmentation is simply the result of winning. Plus why the Linux community needs a reality check about the .. show full overview

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CRUX Interview
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05, 2014

Our team reviews the famous CRUX Linux and we discuss this unique distribution with one of its long time developers. Plus details about Fedora COPR and is Desktop Linux stuck in an uncanny valley? We debate.

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Ubuntu with Rodent
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12, 2014

The new Beta of ElementaryOS has shipped and we discuss where they are heading, the problems with their community interaction, and the genius move they are taking with some tricky .. show full overview

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Microsoft's Munich Man
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19, 2014

Sam from the Moka project stops by to chat about the business of making Linux look better. Then we get into the role open source plays in self driving cars. Plus we bust some of the .. show full overview

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LinuxCon 2014 Unplugged
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26, 2014

We've got exclusive interviews from LinuxCon 2014, learn about Linux in big networking, what the future holds for SUSE & much more. Feeling a bit down? Maybe it's because Linux users .. show full overview

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One Packager for All
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02, 2014

The systemd group has a proposal for universal software management scheme for all Linux distributions. We'll share the technical details, debate the philosophical impact & explain why .. show full overview

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systemd Haters Busted
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09, 2014

The majority of systemd hate appears to be coming from just two sources. At least that's what we suspect & call them out. Plus a review of OpenMediaVault and how it compares to FreeNAS, a quick look at Tox & what the heck is Fedora's DNF?

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Cult of Community
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16, 2014

Is the role of "Community Manager" a fraud perpetrated by companies trying to exploit the fruits for their community? We debate if things are really that black and white, and how a .. show full overview

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Dead Desktop Walking
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23, 2014

Debian moves to make Gnome the default desktop, is XFCE going the way of the Dodo bird? Our living debate will try to get to the bottom of the big elephant in the room. Plus Red Hat .. show full overview

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Calm Before the Storm
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30, 2014

Today's show is full of robust discussion as your hosts discuss the recent criticism over our coverage of Ubuntu 14.10, the general reaction to Shellshock & the Netflixification of .. show full overview

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Don't Feed the Soap Opera
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07, 2014

The Linux community is at each others throats this week, from Lennart Poettering's well intentioned rant, to the rage quit of GamingOnLinux's lead writer. You'd think it was high school .. show full overview

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For Forks Sake
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21, 2014

Is it time to fork Debian? Some Unix veterans do, and we discuss. The Linux Grandma joins us to discuss Kubuntu, KDE's outreach, and Google Summer of Code. Plus Microsoft says they .. show full overview

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SeaGL & OLF Roundup
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28, 2014

Our interviews from SeaGL 2014, a grassroots technical conference dedicated to spreading awareness and knowledge about the GNU/Linux community and free/libre/open-source. Special guest .. show full overview

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OpenSUSE Followup
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04, 2014

We follow up on our review of openSUSE 13.2 & discuss how life on the rolling side has been going for some of our LUG members. Plus the hardware box that promises to replace your password manager & we say goodbye to the Linux Outlaws.

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Firefox gets Unplugged
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11, 2014

The crew took the Firefox challenge & we follow up, we reflect on 10 years of Firefox, their early Linux support & the growing competition from Webkit. Gnome raised money to defend .. show full overview

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Debian Community Divided
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18, 2014

We recap the recent mini-exodus in the Debian project & discuss how the tone of discussion around systemd has had some terrible consequences. We follow that with some concrete ideas of .. show full overview

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Linux Powered Schools
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25, 2014

We're joined by a classroom full of special guests, we talk with the students from Penn Manor School District, where they've given every high school student a Linux laptop & integrated .. show full overview

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Perfect Linux Laptop
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02, 2014

The founder of Purism Librem 15, a laptop that promises to respect your freedom and be the perfect Linux machine joins us to discuss the hardware, software & goals of the project & how .. show full overview

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Next Gen Fedora
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09, 2014

Fedora's project lead joins us to discuss today's Fedora 21 release, the possibility of the project switching to an Intel style Tick-Tock release & what Fedora 22 might look .. show full overview

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Fedora Takes the Lead
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16, 2014

Our virtual LUG reviews Fedora 21 & why we've just witnessed one of the most ambitious transformation of any Linux distro of 2014. Plus Dustin Kirkland from Canonical answers if .. show full overview

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Best of LUP 2014
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23, 2014

We look back on some of the rants and events of 2014. Whether it's systemd, Mir, Tox, Ubuntu or anything else, we covered lots of major events this year!

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Predicting 2015
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30, 2014

Our bold predictions for Linux & open source over 2015. Thought provoking, sometimes a bit inspired or maybe just plain wrong, this edition of Unplugged promises to entertain. Plus what goes into making a great & secure messaging system & more!

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Obviously Linux's Fault
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13, 2015

It's a new year & a new round of Linux bashing. But are some of the criticism corrects? Can we handle a little tough love as a community for the collective good? We debate. Plus the 4 .. show full overview

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Proprietary Exodus
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16, 2015

During a recent passionate speech Richard Stallman said users of proprietary software are victims, we'll debate of that's true & play other clips from his speech. Then we'll look at .. show full overview

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Building a Better Gnome
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20, 2015

Christian Hergert the creator of Gnome Builder joins us to discuss his projects funding campaign, quitting his full time job to work on open source & answering a major concern of .. show full overview

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Vivaldi, The Fourth Browser
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27, 2015

A new browser called Vivaldi is on the scene with Linux support out of the box. Our virtual lug makes the case why it might be worth giving a try! Plus a quick Linux laptop update, a surprise for Matt, your feedback & more!

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Straight Outta FOSDEM
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03, 2015

FOSDEM just wrapped up, where thousands of developers & enthusiasts of free & open source software gather to talk all things Linux. Plus we drool over the new Raspberry Pi 2 & ask if B+ buyers got a little screwed.

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Ubuntu Calling
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10, 2015

The first Ubuntu phone goes on sale tomorrow & we ask all the interesting questions you might have been wondering. The details on the launch of the phone, some of the great apps & what's .. show full overview

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ARMed with Arch
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17, 2015

One of the core developers of Arch Linux ARM joins us to chat about this rapidly developing platform, how Arch is used in ARM deployments & their relationship with the main Arch .. show full overview

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Unplugging the Past
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24, 2015

Join us as we peer into the past and revisit some big topics!

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Ubuntu MATE Gets Legit
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03, 2015

We round out our SCALE13x coverage with a few more exclusive interviews, then get an update on the fast growing Ubuntu MATE project. Plus a look back at Gnome 1.0's release, Firefox OS on a pocket watch, the great wearable debate & much more!

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Numixing Fedora
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10, 2015

Ozon OS promises to make Fedora approachable for the rest of us, Ubuntu makes the switch to systemd & then we'll debate the likely effectiveness of the new Linux Kernel development "Code of Conflict". Plus feedback, story updates & more!

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On the Verge of Convergence
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17, 2015

We get the scoop on how Ubuntu Touch plans to tackle Android's market share & the challenges involved in moving some of our favorite desktop Linux apps to Ubuntu touch. Plus what .. show full overview

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Give the Kids Linux
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24, 2015

Will Secure Boot hamper boutique Linux distributions and hurt desktop Linux innovation? Our panel debates. Also getting started with Linux the right way. Plus a recap of the first ever Kansas Linux Fest, our errata, your feedback & more!

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Evolve Your OS
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31, 2015

The proprietor of Evolve OS stops by to discuss what makes Evolve OS a unique Linux desktop & the challenges smaller projects face getting coverage and attention. Plus a look at tiny .. show full overview

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BTRFS Meltdown
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07, 2015

After yet another gotcha takes down a critical Linux workstation, is it officially time to consider avoiding BTRFS when it matters? Plus what happened to the Evolve OS project & why they are now called Solus.

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Churning Over BTRFS
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15, 2015

Our discussion of Linux filesystems goes in depth this week as our LUG sorts out the best filesystem for your Linux desktop, server, laptop & mobile. Plus a few corrections from last .. show full overview

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Oh Deere, RMS was Right
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21, 2015

Manufactures claims software integrated with hardware means the end user never truly owns the device, and simply owns a license to use it. Our panel discusses the real world .. show full overview

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How The Fest Was Fun
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28, 2015

Exclusive interviews from the floor of LinuxFest Northwest 2015, meet the man who brought Netflix to Linux & changed the WINE project forever, how Intel builds the MinnowBoard for Linux, .. show full overview

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Open Source Kollaboration
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05, 2015

Aaron Seigo joins us to discuss the Kolab project, open source's genuine answer to Microsoft Exchange and other groupware solutions. We also discuss the Roundcube project's fundraiser & .. show full overview

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Linux Wife, Happy Life
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12, 2015

We get an update on our resident Mac users switch to Linux & the challenges she's run into. Ubuntu makes a deal with Microsoft and promises to ship snappy on the Internet of Things, but .. show full overview

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Rollback Romanticism
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19, 2015

After an Ubuntu update goes really bad Chris reflects on how snappy, a transactionally updated version of Ubuntu, could have avoided this problem. Plus a review of the System76 Meerkat PC, Russia plans to fork Sailfish OS & more!

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11 Years of Linux Benchmarking
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26, 2015

Michael Larabel joins us to discuss his initiative of daily automated performance benchmarking of some of the world's most important open source projects & reflects on 11 years of .. show full overview

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Better Open Source Options
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16, 2015

What makes the Linux awesome? Community. This week we've got exclusive clips from SouthEast LinuxFest 2015 & an on the ground report from OpenTech 2015. Plus why open source needs to .. show full overview

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Disjunctive Normal Fedora
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01, 2015

A follow up on our Fedora 22 review, including a few areas we missed. How Google's Cardboard could kickstart open source VR & new features coming to Gnome 3.18. Plus our take on the .. show full overview

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Still Minty Fresh
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07, 2015

We reflect on 100 episodes of LINUX Unplugged, the themes from episodes past & then review Linux Mint 17.2 Cinnamon edition. Then we'll discuss an exciting new form factor for x86 based Ubuntu PCs & the exciting use cases for them.

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Fedora's Bright Future
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09, 2015

The Fedora Project Lead Matthew Miller joins us to discuss what's coming up in Fedora 23 & reflect on Fedora 22. Plus Mark Shuttleworth unveils another device running Ubuntu, Angela .. show full overview

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Will Flash Be Trashed?
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14, 2015

A renewed push to kill flash hits the web & we discuss the possible advantages for Linux users. A KDE user trying out Gnome for a week & the real issues he touches on. Plus your take on openSUSE's big changes & follow up to our take on it.

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Canonical, Dell & AMD Games
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20, 2015

Noah joins us in studio for a fun edition of Unplugged! Updates are landing on Ubuntu Phones, the ridiculous work around for a major performance boost on AMD cards, the real problem with Dell’s latest Ubuntu laptops & more!

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Not OK Google
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23, 2015

We look at some tools that make installing Linux on multiple computers a snap, discuss our favorite backup and reload approaches & then debate the merits of Chromium auto-downloading a .. show full overview

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OSCON Secret Sauce
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28, 2015

Great interviews from the floor of OSCON 2015! How FastMail uses Linux, managing thousands of Apache instances, an open source Slack killer, Tizen on all the things & much more. Plus .. show full overview

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Finger on the Pulse of Video
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30, 2015

Will Pinos bring to Linux Video What PulseAudio did for audio? We discuss this major development that breaks during the show. Also, a great discussion about the new Linux Mint release .. show full overview

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Miles of WiFi
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04, 2015

Ubuntu publishes their roadmap for the next few releases & we discuss what the future might hold for "Ubuntu Personal". Plus the major challenges Linux gaming is facing. Then we've .. show full overview

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Vulkan the Metal Slayer
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11, 2015

We chat with the chief technology officer behind Mycroft, an open source artificial intelligence for everyone. Then discuss Android's adoption of Vulkan and the major impact it could .. show full overview

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Connecting the Docks
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19, 2015

Live from the floor of LinuxCon 2015 we capture Bruce Schneier's take on hacking attribution, how HP enthusiastically supports Linux internally & our impressions of the big .. show full overview

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Freedom Isn't Free
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25, 2015

We celebrate the 24th birthday of Linux by looking back to it's early days, discuss the new SSD optimized Linux filesystem, the rather normal things Linux is doing on Mainframes & how .. show full overview

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Insecurity by Design
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01, 2015

Top law enforcement officials in the US want backdoors in all encryption systems. What would the ramifications to open source around the world be if this became law of the land in the .. show full overview

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Who Will Build The Builders
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08, 2015

Debian aims for reproducible builds of all packages. We'll explain what that means & why other distributions might be jumping onboard with the idea. Plus impressive early performance .. show full overview

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Return of the Localhost
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15, 2015

We cover some great open source projects that help you live life off-line, as if you were online. We also discuss the upstream contributions from Munich & an awesome block level back up system. Plus some great feedback, a road trip update & more!

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Completely Unplugged
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23, 2015

A special edition of the Unplugged show, Chris joins the Virtual LUG from the road & Noah and Wes host the show. They compare and contrast Fedora and Arch & the nice new features of .. show full overview

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Open Source Power Outlets
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30, 2015

Noah hosts again while Chris is in the land of no service, also known as Utah! We talk about LibreOffice, Ubuntu's new Setup wizard, OpenSUSE's leap & more!

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Kernel of Truth
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06, 2015

Performance tips for keeping your Linux install running like new, some basic tricks & some advanced tips. Why Microsoft's new Surface Book might be able to run Linux & we reflect on .. show full overview

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KDE Connect All the Things
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13, 2015

We take a look at some of the coolest technologies coming out of the Plasma desktop & finally a open source router you and your family can use. Then we share some of our favorite ncurses .. show full overview

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Unifying Linux Software
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14, 2015

We discuss how one software center for all distributions would work & which existing solutions are the closest. Plus looking forward to some new Ubuntu apps & how Linux bit Lightworks right in the memory manager.

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Open Production
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20, 2015

OpenStreetMap might just be one of the most important open source projects in the world. We look at some of the amazing tools built around this open & free infrastructure. Then our tips .. show full overview

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What's New MATE
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27, 2015

Behind the scenes on Ubuntu MATE's new features pushing the Ubuntu platform forward for traditional desktops, why Apple's latest court case proves Richard Stallman was right about owning .. show full overview

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Does Slack MatterMost?
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03, 2015

New Desktop Environment updates grab our attention & the trend to move open source projects towards Slack has us concerned. Plus how the VW emissions issue is great for hackers, an OggCamp recap & we light a candle for Fedora 23.

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Leaping Over Tumbleweed
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10, 2015

New versions of openSUSE leap and Fedora have hit the web. The chairmen of openSUSE joins us to answer our hard questions & we follow up on Fedora 23. Plus the big upset with Debian .. show full overview

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What's Up Docker?
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18, 2015

Have we gone too far with Docker? We channel our inner curmudgeon & discuss the Heartbleed sized elephant hanging out in Docker's room. Plus why all the bad press around SteamOS might be .. show full overview

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Budgie Jumping
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24, 2015

A member of the Vivaldi browser project joins to discuss their new release. The man behind Solus comes on to follow up on our review, discuss the big plans for the future, creating a .. show full overview

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Raspberry Pi Does What?
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01, 2015

A new trick up Fedora's sleeve might be worth trying on your own Linux install, the new mini-pc revolution is here & the Raspberry Pi Zero brings it for $5. Adobe announces the death of .. show full overview

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Thunderclouds around Thunderbird
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08, 2015

Mozilla wants to spin off Thunderbird & launch an iOS ad blocker that only works with Safari. Is there a master plan at work, or has the Mozilla foundation lost their way? Our virtual .. show full overview

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Mycroft and Chilli
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15, 2015

UbuCon is just around the corner, we're joined by Ubuntu's community manager & the team on the ground to share the inside scoop on how this Ubuntu conference came to be & how you can get .. show full overview

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Linux's Amazing Year
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22, 2015

We look back at the big year for Linux, for our show & our virtual LUG. Some of the most interesting projects in open source were discussed first in our LUG, we look at some of the great .. show full overview

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Slaving for Red Star OS
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29, 2015

A distribution of Linux built to survey and track speech, we go into the surveillance marvel that is Red Star OS. Solus hits 1.0 & we bring on some of the team to tell us all about .. show full overview

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Mycroft Action Show
Episode overview

06, 2016

Straight from the horse's mouth, we get updates on the code drop coming from the Mycroft project. Plus some details about our SCALE plans & NVIDIA's Linux powered CES demo. Plus Chris owns up to his 2015 predictions & more!

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Sorry, I don't do Windows
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12, 2016

We react to Remix OS and give it a go on a few of our machines, discuss the surprise feature in KDE 5.6 & chat with some of the folks behind SCALE 14x. Plus how to tell family and .. show full overview

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Is that a server in your pocket?
Episode overview

19, 2016

This week we dive into what the community thinks about putting a server in their pocket, show you some smart tricks with Gimp & some Windows nightmares. Plus some router chat & more!

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Shaky Linux Foundations
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26, 2016

Has the Linux Foundation made moves to cut out the individual from having their voice heard? We discuss the latest controversy brewing this week & the foundations response. Plus why .. show full overview

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The Six Rings of Ubuntu
Episode overview

02, 2016

Why Linux Mint's X-Apps are a bigger shakeup then you might realize, bricking your laptop with a Linux command & Dell's new Linux distro. Plus we celebrate 15 years of VLC, a quick look at Tails 2.0 & more!

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Terminal Tackle Box
Episode overview

09, 2016

Upgrade your terminal with Fish & the new Fishery plugin market. We chat about one of the really neat bash replacements on Linux. Then we take a look at Maru, a Debian based image for .. show full overview

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Librem 15 is FAN-tastic!
Episode overview

16, 2016

We discuss the official release of Vulkan, look at who has shipping code & why this is much bigger than you might realize. Plus Chris share's his first hands on impressions of .. show full overview

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Apollo Has Landed
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23, 2016

Entroware's Apollo laptop has arrived, and we share our first hands on impressions of their ultra Linux laptop, how does it compare to the Purism, and a quick chat with Entroware's .. show full overview

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Pi 3: The Next Generation
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01, 2016

After some updates about some of your favorite distros, we go hands on with the Raspberry Pi 3. Then we look at the AppImage project and their delivery on the download and run .. show full overview

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Microsoft's SeQueL to Linux
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08, 2016

Our world has forever changed with Microsoft's announcement of SQL server for Linux. We get a little nostalgic. Plus a look at the new OwnCloud release & updates on some of our favorite .. show full overview

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There's a Snap for That
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15, 2016

The future of Linux package management is here & there's a lot of ideas on how to solve it. We discuss some of the more popular ones & how they might be impacting your Linux desktop much .. show full overview

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Kool as Breeze KDE
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22, 2016

Plasma Desktop 5.6 is out today & we'll share of the small things that we simply love. Plus some of our secret LinuxFest Northwest Linux rig build plans are revealed, why gaming on Linux .. show full overview

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Better than Linux
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29, 2016

Has Linux met its match? That's the claim several outlets are making this week. We look at the new & innovative operating systems stepping into the public light. The first official .. show full overview

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Virtual Bondage
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05, 2016

We look at the state of Virtual Reality under Linux. Richard Brown from openSUSE joins us to discuss making the Plasma Desktop even better & our quick review of Apricity OS "a modern, .. show full overview

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Blame Popey for ZFS
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12, 2016

ZFS on Ubuntu gets new prominent criticism from Richard Stallman & we launch into a wider discussion the underlying message in these recent statements. Leo Laporte gives Linux another go .. show full overview

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16.04 and Shut Your Face
Episode overview

19, 2016

We get a little rambunctious as we talk about Ubuntu 16.04, why not the openSUSE Build Server & the remarkable problem with Ubuntu that's just now being solved. Plus some audio never .. show full overview

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Long Term Disappointment
Episode overview

26, 2016

This week LTS has a new meaning as we reflect on a couple of weeks with Ubuntu 16.04 & why we're dumping it. We pick up the mood with some exclusive LinuxFest Northwest clips, projects updates & another clip that was never meant to air.

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Can't Contain Linux
Episode overview

03, 2016

Your marvelous container powered future, what happens when your favorite open source project takes its ball and goes closed source? Subsonic is going closed source, we discuss .. show full overview

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Flavorless Mint
Episode overview

10, 2016

Is a new wave of tech savvy Linux users coming? Chris makes his case & why distributions like Linux Mint won’t be ready for it. Plus updates from some of our favorite projects, Linux on the PS4 & a quick look at the Fedora 24 beta.

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BuzzwordFS
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17, 2016

You're insecure unless you're running one of Greg's Kernels & we think he's right! Plus openSUSE chairman Richard Brown stops by to follow up on not shipping ZFS in openSUSE which leads .. show full overview

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Snap, Flaps & Package Drops
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24, 2016

Package once, run anywhere. It's always almost here, just around the corner, in the near future. But are we finally about to nail it? We look at Flatpack, Snaps, AppImage, ask what .. show full overview

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The Talking Gnome
Episode overview

31, 2016

Open Source artificial intelligence in all the things? Ryan from Mycroft joins us to update us on their recent hard work. Is YubiKey going to hell in a handbasket? The latest from openSUSE, our first impressions of Remix OS & more!

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Mind on my Cloud & Cloud on my Mind
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07, 2016

After we get through a slew of great open source project achievements, we discuss the slippery slope that online services represent to Linux users. Plus we get all big picture, what .. show full overview

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Snaps are Go
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14, 2016

Canonical drops a bombshell by making snap packages available for nearly all Linux distributions, Nextcloud has some serious momentum, Samsung is rumored to drop Android in favor of .. show full overview

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The Triple-Boot Phone
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17, 2016

Chris shares his experience with triple booting Firefox OS, Ubuntu Touch and Android on his Nexus 5 and the surprising results. Plus some grounded feedback and much more!

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War of the Packages
Episode overview

21, 2016

We have a spirited discussion from both sides of the universal packaging issue, take a quick look at maru OS that turns a Nexus phone into your desktop, get the inside scoop on the recent Mycroft update & the new Solus release. Plus much more!

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Universal Divide
Episode overview

28, 2016

We go hands on with Linux Mint 18, then discuss the latest batch of desktop killers & Wimpy's new rig. Plus what makes Mattermost really great, a new new universal package format, the confusing things Red Hat says & we get to know WireGuard!

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To .NET or to .NOT?
Episode overview

05, 2016

Noah joins Wes for the second time this week to talk with the mumble room. Package management for Bash takes it one step too far, Nvidia starts putting GPUs in your containers, we learn .. show full overview

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One NAT to Rule them
Episode overview

12, 2016

Chris discovers he's being snooped on by his ISP, we discuss some Linux friendly solutions solve the situation. Is Linux Mint 18 really the best Linux distro every? Or should Ubuntu .. show full overview

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Pragmatic Idealism
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19, 2016

Do you use desktop Linux for idealistic or practical reasons? We ask our virtual LUG & share our stories. Plus Chris's new VPN solution & the hosted vs self hosted debate with a new .. show full overview

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Snappy Collaboration
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26, 2016

The devil is in the details & we dive right in when Martin aka Wimpy returns from the Snappy Sprint & shares his experience from his recent trip. And in light of KeepPass getting an .. show full overview

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Your Media Just Got Served
Episode overview

02, 2016

Take advantage of the Chromecast without Google, extend Kodi with awesome new backends & cast media around your network with free Linux tools. Our panel covers great tips to fully trick .. show full overview

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SSH: Heaven or Shell
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09, 2016

Our favorite tricks & hacks for SSH, debunking the Linux botnet rampage myth, the new challenges Solus is taking on & the inside track on how FOSS Talk Live went. Plus getting Ubuntu .. show full overview

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Happy Birthday Debian
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16, 2016

We throw a birthday party for Debian, discuss the future of the project & the possible awkward moment that might be near. Plus Ryan Sipes stops by to give us a post Mycroft update, we .. show full overview

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All Wimpy's Vault!
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23, 2016

We become masters of our own files this week, chat with the ElementaryOS project about inspiring future development & rolling our own file sync solution. Plus a quick look at the new .. show full overview

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Binary Decisions
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30, 2016

We officially live in the post systemd word & we take a look around at some of the niftier tricks systemd is pulling off, some of the quirky bugs & quickly touch on some myths around the .. show full overview

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A Real Pain in the Flash
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06, 2016

Wayland by default may finally be nigh & we share what we’re looking forward to the most about a Wayland powered desktop. The EXT4 bug that bit Wimpy, Adobe Flash comes crawling back .. show full overview

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Linux Flying High
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13, 2016

Ubuntu powered drones that double as a desktop PC, tweaking your Linux desktop vs polish & coreboot’s efforts to bypass Intel ME. Plus our we update you on some of our favorite open .. show full overview

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Games of Linux Future
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20, 2016

In a special edition of Unplugged that looks towards the future of Gnome & KDE, The Linux Gamer joins us to discuss creating his content on Linux, game releases he's looking forward to & .. show full overview

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Dial Up Linux
Episode overview

27, 2016

In this special edition of Unplugged we do away with the traditional format & take calls LIVE on the air for free. Some say the advice is worth what you pay for it!

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In OpenDaylight
Episode overview

04, 2016

We connect with the communities & hardware projects using Software Defined Networking, update you on some of our favorite open source projects, share some anecdotes from a recent trip & update you on our trails with OpenMediaVault.

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Linux Winter Developments
Episode overview

11, 2016

Serendipity this week as a beautiful theme reveals itself throughout the episode. Plus we get updates from some of our favorite projects, discuss the historic shift happening in Linux desktop & wrap it all up with some macOS shade.

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Livepatch Bait and Switch
Episode overview

18, 2016

Canonical is not first to the live patching game, but they could have the best take on it. VeraCrypt, the successor to TrueCrypt, audit results are out & KDE shares their long term plans .. show full overview

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Linux Shadow Force
Episode overview

25, 2016

We get the inside scoop on what happens when Canonical gets a bunch of employees & community members in the same room, discuss the cool open hardware project Chris just ordered for the studio & update you on the big community highlights of the week!

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Apple's Out Of Touch Bar
Episode overview

01, 2016

Swaths of Apple users are trying out Linux for the first time this week, with varying results. We discuss why & how it's going. Then, we play some great clips by long time Kernel guru .. show full overview

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Nano Users Unite
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08, 2016

Nano users come out of the closet, we demystify NFS a bit & discuss the top 5 commands new Linux users should learn. Plus a NUC killer with a GPU, new Cinnamon & more!

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Uncontained Human Error
Episode overview

15, 2016

This week we take a deep dive into the IOT & the Cloud. Noah isn't quite dead yet as he gives us an earful on the future of MacOS. Plus our thoughts on Signal, Telegram, Wire, IRC & more!

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It's Not X, It's Wayland
Episode overview

22, 2016

Fedora 25 is out & project leader Matthew Miller joins us to chat about what's new. Plus Wimpy & Popey are back from UbuCon and share their experience, Ryan shares some tweaks Sytstem76 .. show full overview

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Upgrade vs Nuke 'n Pave
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30, 2016

After a slew of open source updates we contrast upgrades vs fresh install, get an update on the state of snaps & get geeky about performance monitoring our Linux rigs. Plus the fake VLC story, a live install of Plasma Desktop & more!

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Mesh of Thoughts
Episode overview

06, 2016

We ponder the implications of Fedora possibly going rolling & LTS, get schooled by the mumble room about the state of linux on the Raspberry Pi & debate about the effectiveness of mesh .. show full overview

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Best of MATEs
Episode overview

13, 2016

We get the inside scoop about some fantastic collaboration happening between three Linux distributions that are supposedly big competitors. Plus Google's response to Ubuntu Core & the big NextCloud news!

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Shell-Shocked 2016
Episode overview

20, 2016

We review the very worst moments in Linux during 2016, look ahead to what might be big in 2017 and toss out the rules for our last live episode of the year!

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The Many Faces of Linux
Episode overview

27, 2016

While the guys are hibernating over this holiday week, we look back on some of the most interesting topics the virtual LUG covered this year. Everything from snap packages & Ubuntu .. show full overview

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Big Sister is Watching
Episode overview

03, 2017

Robots take over the show while we go around the table & get our 2017 predictions in for Linux. Plus updates from projects we love & the great Mac migration continues!

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Project Sputnik Interview
Episode overview

10, 2017

Project Sputnik's Barton George joins us to discuss the new Dell hardware running Linux & the history of the Sputnik project. Plus the KillDisk hype is high, The Pi's PIXEL is taking on MATE, another Mac dev switches to Linux & more!

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The Theory of Liri
Episode overview

17, 2017

We take a look at a martial design influenced distribution, the FSF's new high priority list & much more this week!

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A Brisk MATE for Solus
Episode overview

24, 2017

It's a huge show with a bonanza of updates, big future plans & cross project collaboration. Michael Hall from Canonical join us to discuss UbunCon, SCALE15x plans & much more!

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Death by Download
Episode overview

31, 2017

Remotely bricking Android devices, the new Plasma is looking great, first hands on with the new XPS 13 Sputnik, more BTRFS woes & hacking Popey's system. Plus Kernel.org's big change, building your own local Steam repository & more!

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Niche Distros Need Not Apply
Episode overview

07, 2017

Is software ever really finished? Should we avoid boutique or niche Linux distributions? We have a spirited discussion & attempt to finally answer both of those questions. We also .. show full overview

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Chilling with Kylin
Episode overview

14, 2017

A surprising new desktop environment, the latest on cross-distro snappy support & how to get the most out of Android without Play Services. Plus a script to take over a running server .. show full overview

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Plasma Injection
Episode overview

21, 2017

Austrian schools are switching, Wes is trying & Chris is reviewing the Plasma desktop this week. Why the heck we keep talking about it & what's really bugging us about it. Plus the .. show full overview

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AWS Loses Its ShIOT
Episode overview

28, 2017

The worst smart device hack we've ever heard of, dreams of the Pi Zero W, the AWS outage that savaged the Internet of Things & more!

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CIA's Dank Trojans
Episode overview

07, 2017

It's the year of the CIA linux desktop, with multiplatform malware & boot environments designed to attack Macs, Popey & Wimpy share their Mobile World Congress adventures & Bryan joins .. show full overview

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Celebrating Linux on Pi Day
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14, 2017

We celebrate Pi Day by loading Mycroft & Alexa onto a Raspberry Pi 3, look at the actual use cases for VR & AR under Linux today, flash back to Linux in the 90s & update on our favorite projects.

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Das Boot Manager
Episode overview

22, 2017

Bulletproof Linux Kernel upgrades might be near, Kodi gets a real Netflix Plugin & the dirty, stinky, no good, obvious, elephant in the room around desktop Linux. Plus why Bcachefs might be Linux's next hit filesystem, Mozilla's Obsidian & more!

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Boot Free or Die Tryin'
Episode overview

28, 2017

We dig deep into the LibreBoot project, how the Intel ME problem impacts open source & limits badass free laptops. Then we spend Wes' money and shop for his next perfect Linux rig. Plus we discuss the big changeup at FreeNAS & more!

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What's a Distro?
Episode overview

04, 2017

Joe Ressington of Late Night Linux joins Wes to discuss just what makes a "Proper" distribution. Then the latest news about Libreboot and the Free Software Foundation, Containers .. show full overview

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Home Sweet Gnome
Episode overview

11, 2017

OpenELEC's latest release, Snaps on Fedora, plus Wes' Picks, Pinterest's support for Open Source & the controversial use of Slack for Open Source projects. Then Wes, Noah & the Mumble .. show full overview

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Ubuntu's Bare Gnome
Episode overview

18, 2017

Community efforts to port Unity 8 or recreate the Unity 7 desktop are popping up all over & one of them is showing some real promise. Plus why Ubuntu Gnome left us feeling a little .. show full overview

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Internet of Troubles
Episode overview

25, 2017

Linux Foundation thinks they have the solution to the Internet of Terrible & they might actually be right. We'll share the exclusive interview that has us excited for the future. Plus the bad, horrible, no good week that Docker had & more!

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Rub a Dub Grub
Episode overview

03, 2017

Big improvements are coming to a grub near you, Wes has a batch of really useful new open source projects & we consider the "threat" posed by Windows 10 S. Plus the dirty secret about .. show full overview

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Orange is the new Red (Hat)
Episode overview

09, 2017

Canonical is going for the IPO & that means some big changes. In a recent interview Mark Shuttleworth gives us a hint at the new purpose of the Ubuntu desktop. Plus Thunderbird's .. show full overview

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That New User Smell
Episode overview

16, 2017

We review System76's Galago Pro, have a crisis of faith about the future of desktop Linux, get completely blown away by our community, help you BASH better & more!

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Magic Device Cloud
Episode overview

23, 2017

NextCloud 12 is out & Jos joins us to chat about the highlights, Marius Quabeck joins us to discuss Magic Device Tool's secrets. Plus we cover a bunch of project updates & more!

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No Samba No Cry
Episode overview

31, 2017

Why the big Samba vulnerability is no WannaCry, Wimpy gives us his take on e-gpus under Linux, our first take on Plasma 5.10 & a tool that will finally get you to use Docker!

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Gnome in the Shell
Episode overview

06, 2017

It's a Gnome lovefest this week, with a special look at the next release of Gnome 3, special features we're looking forward to & new extensions that make Gnome even better. Then we .. show full overview

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Turbo Mode Ikey
Episode overview

13, 2017

Desktop Linux is about to get a lot more competitive, one of its recent biggest disruptors is going full time. Ikey, founder of the Solus project, joins us to discuss where this is .. show full overview

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Halls of Endless Linux
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20, 2017

Michael Hall from Endless joins us to discuss his new role, Endless' involvement with Gnome & the unique approach they are taking with EndlessOS. Plus Fedora shares some future plans .. show full overview

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MATEs Wayland MIR-acle
Episode overview

27, 2017

Ubuntu's skunkworks project, Mir, might be back with a vengeance to save the Linux desktop. Or at least prove quite useful for MATE. Plus one of the most well built Linux PC's ever .. show full overview

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Awkward Distro Puberty
Episode overview

04, 2017

TUXEDO Computers & System76 have announced their own Linux distributions, but both these new efforts betray a much larger issue that no one is discussion. We'll have that awkward .. show full overview

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A Fitting Fedora
Episode overview

11, 2017

Fedora 26 is here & so is Matthew Miller, the project leader, to chat all about the new release, big future projects, important changes to Rawhide & how they're taking advantage of .. show full overview

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Beardy McBeardface
Episode overview

18, 2017

We've chased Chris out of the studio and invented some new segments: First up Wes, in true TechSNAP style, highlights a few complicated ideas explained well, then it's on to updates from .. show full overview

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Return Of The Distrohopper
Episode overview

25, 2017

We get down to distros in today's episode. Distro news, modular distros, some reviews & major new developments. Plus Chris talks about leaving Arch and returning to his distro-hopping roots & the major news that broke today.

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The Stallman Line
Episode overview

01, 2017

We get philosophical about open source's most modern problem & debate where we draw our own personal "Stallman Line". Plus a we briefly discuss today's big Bitcoin fork, Mozilla's new .. show full overview

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LILO and Slack(ware)
Episode overview

08, 2017

We conclude our Slackware challenge & share the lessons and results. Plus why you really need to give Firefox another try, easy sandboxing of any Linux app, GTK4's blockers, the official anti-systemd resource… And we announce another meetup!

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Total Solus Eclipse
Episode overview

15, 2017

A new version of Solus is out and Ikey joins us to chat about whats new, building in Snap support & a peek at the future. Wimpy sets us on the straight and narrow about confinement & we .. show full overview

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Forks Done Right
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22, 2017

We get fired up about the bigger message behind Ubuntu's new fork, debate Mozilla's plans to collect data on Firefox users & come up with solutions for Linux users fleeing from .. show full overview

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The Free Phone Nightmare
Episode overview

29, 2017

We reflect on the communities appetites for another GNU/Linux phone fundraiser & pontificate if the Librem 5 might be our last hope. Plus a live unboxing of some new shiny surprise .. show full overview

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Gnome Does it Again
Episode overview

05, 2017

The Gnome project is about to solve one of our audience's biggest Wayland's concerns. But as the project takes on a new level of relevance, decisions for the next version of Gnome have .. show full overview

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Hacking Devices with Kali Linux
Episode overview

12, 2017

Audit your network with a couple of easy commands on Kali Linux. Chris decides to blow off a little steam by attacking his IoT devices, Wes has the scope on Equifax blaming open source & the Beard just saved the show. It's a really packed episode!

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Pulse of PipeWire
Episode overview

19, 2017

A game changing project for Linux multimedia has been officially announced today, so we chat with the brilliance behind PipeWire, Wim Taymans. Plus community news of the week & why .. show full overview

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Open Source Is Hard
Episode overview

26, 2017

It's Wes & the Beard this week as we cover tons of stories. TopIcons is officially unmaintained, KDE launches the XFree kwin project in an attempt to rid themselves of XWayland, Synergy .. show full overview

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That One Time, At Ubuntu Camp
Episode overview

03, 2017

How does Ubuntu get built? Chris is back from the Ubuntu Rally in NYC and has a full report, some interviews & stories to share. Plus Jos Poortvliet & Frank Karlitschek join us to talk about NextCloud's new end-to-end Encryption.

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The Purism Redemption
Episode overview

10, 2017

We review Purism's Librem 15, the high performance 15.6" laptop built for Linux with physical radio kill switches. Plus the snap coming to a desktop near you, we report back from .. show full overview

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Ubuntu's New Era
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17, 2017

We review Ubuntu 17.10 & discuss some of the major achievements this release represents. Plus we break down an important Linux kernel news story, get updates from the community & more!

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Remotely Useful
Episode overview

24, 2017

An easy solution to get high performance remote Linux desktop up and going, some tips on how to interact with an open source project or community & looking back at some of Fedora's .. show full overview

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Ubuntu A-Team
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31, 2017

Two of Ubuntu's top contributors join us to chat a bit about the 17.10 release, working upstream with GNOME, the future of SNAPS in Ubuntu & goals for 18.04. Plus the public beating .. show full overview

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A Community Divided
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07, 2017

Community news & app picks this week before we get into a bizarre story that could rip up parts of the open source community. Plus Elementary OS's secret weapon to get more native .. show full overview

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Fedora's New Trick
Episode overview

14, 2017

A new version of Fedora hits the web and we share our thoughts & chat with a member of the project, Noah joins us to answer your live calls & we're all excited about Firefox's new .. show full overview

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No Escape from Google
Episode overview

21, 2017

Google gets caught red handed, we find lots of goodies in the new Linux kernel & we have three great new app picks this week. But the meat of the show is Lynis a tool to audit your .. show full overview

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Hacking the Community
Episode overview

29, 2017

Red Hat, Amazon, Facebook, Google, IBM, and others come together to push common sense GPL enforcement & a whole batch of community news. Plus we call out the Register, DRM's dirty little secret & how Linux users can make a difference.

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Bitcoin for Linux Users
Episode overview

05, 2017

Why Bitcoin is the next Linux, the Gentoo Challenge is in full swing, and we catch you up on the latest community news, a throwback app pick & more!

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Peer Pressure
Episode overview

14, 2017

It's time to replace Patreon, YouTube, Twitter/Facebook & all the other centralized platforms of the web. But can open source answer the call? This week we look at a few projects that .. show full overview

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rm -rf 2017
Episode overview

19, 2017

We debate the best distros of 2017, get into some community news, and a bcachefs and Gentoo challenge update & also learn a bit about Canonical's new Multipass project. Plus a few Linux commands that are guaranteed to destroy your install.

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Taste of Linux 2017
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26, 2017

We break from the unformat of the show for a special holiday chat about the top moments in the world of Linux this year that impacted us the most.

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Invest In Popcorn
Episode overview

02, 2018

Wes & the Beard kick Chris out to share their top tips for starting 2018 out right, plus a holiday surprise from Linux Journal, a new device for Google’s Fuchsia & an unfortunate new flaw in a processor near you.

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Most Expensive Linux Distro Ever
Episode overview

09, 2018

We slay the Gentoo challenge monster & give you our first take of the most expensive Linux distro we've ever tried. What does nearly $100 of Linux get you? We find out! Plus tons of community news, the perfect Linux workstation coming soon & more!

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The Secret to Future Linux Success
Episode overview

16, 2018

A big week of community updates, events & news, including great news for Plasma Desktop users, MATE users & Wayland fans. Then Barton George from Dell joins us to discuss the new XPS .. show full overview

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Living Inside the Shell
Episode overview

23, 2018

Everyone's Linux desktop is getting better this week, well... Almost everyone. Plus why Linux users should be using Firefox, some Gnome and MATE news, community, why the Linux desktop isn't seeing as many native apps these days & more!

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Behind Canonical's Curtain
Episode overview

31, 2018

How does a SNAP really get created & why would companies like Microsoft, JetBrains & Plex want to be involved? We're live from Canonical's Seattle Snapcraft Summit with the inside scoop .. show full overview

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Atomic Neon Kool-Aid
Episode overview

06, 2018

We're joined by two Project Atomic members from Red Hat to learn what it's all about, how Fedora Atomic Workstation works & the problems it solves. Plus we launch the biggest desktop .. show full overview

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Microsoft's Big Secret
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13, 2018

Chris goes to Microsoft & gets the inside scoop on the awkward situation Microsoft finds themselves in with Windows & why they’ve been releasing more code as open source. Plus we .. show full overview

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One Ping Only
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20, 2018

Canonical's Ubuntu desktop head and their VP of Product Development join us to chat about the new proposed data collection system they want to build into Ubuntu 18.04 & Cassidy from .. show full overview

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It's All Wimpy's Fault
Episode overview

27, 2018

Linux apps are coming to Chrome OS via containers, Fedora is going for better battery life & what is going on with Xfce? Plus Ubuntu MATE's cool new tick & we take a look at crankshaft: Raspberry Pi + Android Auto + free software + love.

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Selling Out for Open Source
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06, 2018

We chip away at a larger meta topic this week, but before we get there we share a batch of community news, live technical feats & a random post show.

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Why This Theme Won't Work
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14, 2018

This week Noah fills in for Chris while he's on his return journey from SCaLE! The guys get down deep on a variety of topics from screen sharing in Plasma under Wayland to the status of the GTK "CommuniTheme" for Ubuntu 18.04 and more!

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Snitching on SCaLE
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20, 2018

We’re playing just one interview from SCaLE this year, tons of community news, and two handy app picks. Plus webOS returns, some fundamental Linux plumping upgrades, and Private Internet Access goes Open Source.

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Debian on the Fly
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27, 2018

A new version of Slax is out this week, and they might just be onto something really unique. We take this Debian powered, Fluxbox running, net bootin distro for a test drive. Plus .. show full overview

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The Stallman Directive
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03, 2018

Richard Stallman has some practical steps society could take to roll back the rampant and expanding invasion of our privacy. But his suggestions leave us asking some larger .. show full overview

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Plasma Predicament
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10, 2018

We have some Plasma problems this week, but we're sticking with it and still putting it into production in our most ambitious event yet. But we start with a bunch of important .. show full overview

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Microsoft of Things
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17, 2018

Azure Sphere is Microsoft making silicon as a service with Linux at its core. We've chatted with the folks behind Azure Sphere and breakdown this huge announcement. Plus a bunch of .. show full overview

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The Bionic Bet
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25, 2018

We get the inside scope from the Ubuntu flavors prepping for the 18.04 release, and then we finally make good on a long running threat. Plus the quiet shuttering of the Windows .. show full overview

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Year of the Linux Desktop
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01, 2018

Ubuntu and Fedora have new releases, and our early impressions are great. We'll share the features that we think make these distros some of the best Linux desktop releases ever. Plus .. show full overview

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Contain All The Things
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08, 2018

Chrome OS is officially getting full-fledged Linux apps, and we ponder if this is truly a win for Linux. Plus a ton of app picks this week, community news, and more.

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Home Grown FUD
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15, 2018

The Linux community is eating its own this week, as attention seeking plucky YouTuber's trade on free software's good name for clicks. We learn the real story behind some of the .. show full overview

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Only The Best
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23, 2018

What is the best laptop for Linux in 2018? How about the best Evernote killer, and production setup? We cover the best of the best this week. Plus Gnome's performance hackfest, Mycroft goes Blockchain, and what's behind Tesla's big GPL dump.

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The Qt and the Ugly
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30, 2018

After we make ourselves at Gnome, we look at some future open source goodies coming your way, look at how Canonical's upstream pitch, and get excited about the next great Linux .. show full overview

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Github Hubbub
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06, 2018

Microsoft has purchased GitHub, sending shock-waves through the free software community. We discuss the bidding war that took place, and it leaves us questioning what the future of .. show full overview

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Personalities Happen
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13, 2018

There is trouble at CopperheadOS, Plasma has a shiny new release, and we share the story of how Linux has powered the curiosity rover for 17 years. Plus our stories from a weekend of .. show full overview

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Don't Link to This
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21, 2018

Free Software projects concerned about Article 13 are claiming it could destroy free software as we know it. We debate this controversial copyright law about to be voted on in the .. show full overview

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Fedora to the Core
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28, 2018

Big changes are coming to Fedora with the merger of CoreOS. We chat with a couple project members to get the inside scope about what the future of Fedora looks like. Plus the big .. show full overview

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Peering Into the Future
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04, 2018

A major Internet monopoly might just be on the edge of cracking thanks to free software, a bit of initiative, and a lot of gumption. We'll follow up on a major experiment we kicked off .. show full overview

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Security Amateur Hour
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11, 2018

We reflect on recent FOSS security screw ups and ponder a solution powered by community. Plus get you caught up on community news, Firefox changes, and poke the new minimal Ubuntu.

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The Future of Retro
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18, 2018

Atari has released details about its upcoming Linux powered console, some of us are sold… And some of us are rather skeptical. Plus how SSH got its port, Mir goes to the farm, and what happens when Linus retires?

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Proprietary Action News
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25, 2018

Another potential desktop Linux app is scared away by an aggressive free software community, and we struggle to find the balance between our moral ideals, and getting work done. Plus some community news, old friends return, and much more.

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Thinkpad as a Service
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31, 2018

We get an update from Dell's Barton George on their Linux initiative Sputnik, cover some important community news, and the uncomfortable questions raised by Krita's new financial boost. And some simple tips to improve your security at the edge.

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GNOME, GNOME on the Range
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07, 2018

GNOME is discussing big changes, Elementary OS has big news, and a big bug has been found in Linux. Plus an update on our PeerTube efforts, our take Android P, and Lenovo's big commitment to ThinkPad's running Linux.

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Tribes of Init
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14, 2018

The FreeBSD community shares the hard lessons learned from systemd, we play some great clips from a recent event. Plus our work-arounds for Dropbox dropping support for anything but .. show full overview

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Updates from the Source
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22, 2018

Docker controversy is brewing, but it's probably not what you think. We get around of community updates directly from the source, and why Debian an Intel are playing the game of he said, she said.

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Proton, Electron for Games!
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29, 2018

Steam Play rocks the Linux world as it promises new levels of compatibility with AAA Windows games. But the story of how Valve is doing it might be just as fascinating. Plus community .. show full overview

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Privacy Priorities
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05, 2018

Intel has disappointed the kernel community with its latest security disclosures but there's still hope for a better future. That's more than can be said for the state of privacy on .. show full overview

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From Jupiter to Beyond
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12, 2018

We announce our big news, Jupiter Broadcasting is joining Linux Academy and what we have planned for the future is huge! Plus a new NextCloud lands, concerns are brewing for the Solus project, and a report from the recent Libre Application Summit.

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People Patches
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19, 2018

Linus takes a break and the Linux kernel adopts a new Code of Conduct. We work through these major watershed moments, and discuss what it means for the community. Plus our review of .. show full overview

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Elementary, My Dear Plasma
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26, 2018

We chat with Nate Graham who's pushing to make Plasma the best desktop on the planet. We discuss his contributions to this effort, and others. Plus we get the scope on a new Juno .. show full overview

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Alternate Desktop Universe
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03, 2018

What if desktop computing went a very different direction in the late 90s? Deeply multithreaded from the start, fast, intuitive, and extremely stable. This is the world of Haiku, and we .. show full overview

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Stratis Pulls it All Together
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10, 2018

Red Hat developer Andy Grover joins us to discuss Stratis Storage, an alternative to ZFS on Linux and its recent milestone. Also Google subtracts Plus, some KDE and GNOME news, and a bit of forgotten Linux history.

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Juno Jubilation
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16, 2018

elementary OS’ latest and greatest released today, and we talk with Dan and Cassidy from the project about their biggest release yet. Then community news, a preview of upcoming Ubuntu .. show full overview

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Prepare for Pipewire
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23, 2018

The lead developer of PipeWire Wim Taymans joins us to discuss Linux’s multimedia past, and its exciting future. They promise to greatly improve handling of audio and video under .. show full overview

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International Hat Machines
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30, 2018

We speculate about a future where IBM owns Red Hat, and review the latest Fedora 29 release that promises a new game changing feature. Plus Chris returns from MeetBSD with his review, and we get the inside scope on System76's Thelio hardware.

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Open Source by Default
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06, 2018

Have the revolutionaries won the war against proprietary software? That's the argument being made. And we argue, what else did you expect? Plus some performance improvements inbound .. show full overview

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Year of the Relevant Desktop
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13, 2018

Christian F.K. Schaller from Red Hat joins us to discuss seamless Linux upgrades, replacing PulseAudio, some of the recent desktop Projects Red Hat's been working on... And the value .. show full overview

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Very Long Term Support
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20, 2018

Android and Ubuntu are working exceptionally hard to create longer support cycles. We'll highlight the work that makes this possible, and what's motivating these two different projects .. show full overview

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Skipping Fedora 31
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27, 2018

Fedora might take a year off, to focus on it self. Project Lead and Council Chair Matthew Miller joins us to explain this major proposal. Plus Wimpy shares his open source Drobo alternative, and our final Dropbox XFS hack.

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Shell in a Handbasket
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04, 2018

We chat with a developer who's gotten Linux running on iOS devices, do a deep dive into Clear Linux, and discuss Xubuntu ending 32bit support. Plus why Android in the cloud, and a bunch of community news.

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WireGuardians of the Galaxy
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11, 2018

We have a WireGuard success story to share, and it's probably not what you're expecting. Plus we check in on Ubuntu 19.04, start the search for an Emby replacement, and how to use Reddit on the commandline.

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Handmade Desktop Linux
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17, 2018

We're just back from touring System76's new factory, and getting the inside scoop on how they build their Thelio desktop. This is our story about walking in as skeptics, and walking out .. show full overview

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2019 Predictions
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26, 2018

We get serious and bring in a special referee to help us lock in our Linux predictions for 2019.

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Wishing Upon a Kernel
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02, 2019

We start off the new year with our hopes and dreams for Linux and open source in 2019 and beyond. Plus Clear Linux aims to build the ultimate Linux desktop based on Xfce, and it looks like GNOME is closing the performance gap.

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The Premiere Shell
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08, 2019

Joe joins Wes to discuss the state of Adobe's Creative Cloud on Linux and why the Fish shell might be your favourite new tool. Plus community news, a reality check on Linux gaming, and some shiny new hardware.

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Free as in Get Out
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15, 2019

ZFS on Linux is becoming the official upstream project of all major ZFS implementations, even the BSDs. But recent kernel changes prevent ZFS from even building on Linux. Neal Gompa .. show full overview

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Pain the APT
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22, 2019

An embarrassing vulnerability has been found in the apt package manager, we'll break it all down. Plus Alessandro Castellani tells us about his plans to build a professional design tool .. show full overview

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Ell is for Linux
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29, 2019

We're playing Robin Hood with the content, and a new member of our team joins to tell you all about it. Plus some hard details on the Librem 5, we visit the Canonical Corner, and a big batch of great Linux picks.

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Clean up After Yourself
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05, 2019

Why FOSDEM might be the quintessential community event, and our thoughts after playing with Pi-Hole. Plus community news for everyone's favourite video player, GNOME Shell gets a major speed boost, and why cryptocurrency might truly be dead.

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We're Gonna Need a Bigger Repo
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12, 2019

The hype around a new security flaw hits new levels. Fedora has a bunch of news, and we discover what's new in the latest Plasma release. Plus we fall down the openSUSE rabbit hole when Ell updates us on her desktop challenge.

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The Meat Factor
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19, 2019

Will there ever be another "big" Linux distro, or has that time passed? Plus two popular Linux desktop apps see a big upgrade, and Wes explains to Chris why he should care a lot more about cgroups.

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Proper Pi Pedigree
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26, 2019

We head to the Raspberry Pi corner and pick the very best open source home automation system. Plus some great news for Gnome users, OBS studio has a new funding model, and a nostalgic chat with our study buddy Kenny.

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Dirty Home Directories
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05, 2019

We reveal all and look at the mess that is our home directories. How we keep them clean, back them up, and organize our most important files. Plus Gnome lands a long awaited feature, .. show full overview

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Cheese on the SCaLE
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12, 2019

A new voice joins the show, and we share stories from our recent adventures at SCaLE 17x. Plus we look at the Debian project's recent struggles, NGINX's sale, and Mozilla's new service.

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Netflix's Gift to Linux
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19, 2019

Developers at Netflix are creating the next set of super powers for Linux, we'll get the details straight from the source. Plus some good Debian news, our tips for better battery life, and we play a little Hot SUSE Potato.

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Tainted Love
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26, 2019

Why we sometimes go too far with our Linux advocacy, and a few humble strategies to switch people to Linux. Plus an update to the most important text editor in the world, the new distro causing controversy, and what is a tainted kernel.

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Stay and Compile a While
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02, 2019

Is there really any advantage to building your software vs installing the package? We discuss when and why you might want to consider building it yourself. Plus some useful things .. show full overview

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Defining Desktop Linux
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09, 2019

The way we've been thinking about Desktop Linux is all wrong. We start by defining Desktop Linux, and where it might be going in the future. Plus we throw a studio party for our new look, and the text editor that's taking the crew by storm.

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Release the Dingo
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16, 2019

Ubuntu's new release is here, and this one might be one of the most important in a while. But is it worth upgrading from an LTS? We review and debate just that. Plus some great picks, community news, and more.

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Blame Joe
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23, 2019

This week we discover the good word of Xfce and admit Joe was right all along. And share our tips for making Xfce more modern. Plus a new Debian leader, the end of Scientific Linux, and behind the scenes of Librem 5 apps.

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Shame as a Service
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30, 2019

Fresh back from LinuxFest Northwest we share a few of our favourite stories and memories. Plus our concerns with Purism's new subscription services, Fedora 30 is released, and we spin up the Distro Hoppers.

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Ultimate Fedora Test
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07, 2019

Is Fedora 30 the peak release of this distribution? We put it through the ultimate test, live on the air, and put everything on the line. Plus Red Hat’s new logo, Dell's new Linux workstations, and meet a new member of our crew.

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Peak Red Hat
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14, 2019

We scale the Red Hat Summit and come back with a few stories to share. Plus some big community news, finding threats on the command line, and our reaction to Microsoft shipping the Linux kernel in Windows.

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Dark Style Rises
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21, 2019

Can the Free Desktop avoid being left behind in the going dark revolution? Cassidy from elementary OS joins us to discuss their proposal. Plus we complete our Red Hat arc by giving .. show full overview

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Stateless and Dateless
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28, 2019

We visit Intel to figure out what Clear Linux is all about and explain a few tricks that make it unique. Plus Wes and Ell are back from KubeCon in Barcelona and return with some great news for open source.

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Losing My Religion
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04, 2019

Adopting a distro like it’s a religion is stupid. That’s one of many hard lessons we take away from Texas Linux Fest this week; we’ll share some of the best. Plus some old friends visit the show, reading eBooks on Linux, and a new Ryzen handheld.

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Resilience Is Futile
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11, 2019

Is Resilient Linux truly an indestructible distro? Or is this our toughest distro challenge yet? Plus why openSUSE is looking at a renaming, and if we’d pay for Firefox Premium.

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Flipping FreeNAS for Fedora
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18, 2019

We attempt something you never should, we live flip our FreeNAS ZFS install to a Fedora server. Plus a REALLY weird PC, and our command line picks.

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What's your NextCloud?
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25, 2019

Go full self-hosted with our team's tips, and we share our setups from simple to complex. Plus what really happens on a 64-bit Linux box when you run 32-bit software, some very handy picks, our reaction to the new Raspberry Pi 4 and more.

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The One About GPU Passthrough
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02, 2019

Our crew walks you through their PCI Passthrough setups that let them run Windows, macOS, and distro-hop all from one Linux machine. Forget multiple partitions, dual booting, and .. show full overview

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The Future is Open
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09, 2019

Open Source has taken over the world, as IBM's purchase of Red Hat closes. We reflect on this historic moment. Plus Mozilla's been labeled an Internet Villian, we deep dive into the .. show full overview

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