Destination Linux

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395: Interview with Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS Nov 04, 2024

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On this weeks episode we’re going to be interviewing Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

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Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:11 Interview begins
00:01:32 Open Source Origin Story for Artyom Zorin
00:05:12 The Target Audience of Zorin OS
00:07:34 Why Zorin OS Shines Among Giants
00:09:39 Why choose Gnome?
00:13:52 How Zorin OS Supports the Linux Ecosystem
00:18:17 Challenges in Developing Zorin OS
00:21:56 Integrating User Insights into Zorin OS
00:24:47 Spotlight on Zorin OS’s Hidden Gem
00:28:18 How Zorin OS Handles New Hardware Needs
00:30:05 Ryan Dives Deeper in to Hardware Support
00:32:54 Zorin OS’s Approach to User Security
00:38:51 How Zorin OS Transformed a School and City in Italy
00:42:16 Empowering Education with Zorin OS
00:44:00 Is AI Worth the Hype?
00:50:05 Local Open AI
00:51:35 Zorin OS Transition Tips for First-Time Users
00:55:09 Linux’s Future in a Word, with Zorin OS’s Role
01:00:40 Looking to Zorin 18
01:01:46 Zorin Lite Going Away?
01:07:50 Lightning Round
01:12:28 Interview Out
01:13:13 Support the Show

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://destinationlinux.net/comments
- https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Zorin OS
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394: Meta's Open Source AI in question, is this a Ploopy Situation? Oct 29, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/EgFnXcoLITE

On this weeks episode, we’re going to put Meta and Nvidia’s open source claims to the test. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, if you want a new trackpad, we’re going to show you how to just print one. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:04 Community Feedback
00:18:45 Meta AI Not So Open-Source After All
00:23:58 WinAmp is a Hot Mess
00:30:56 Removal of Russian Contributors from Kernel Team
00:44:30 Nvidia tells Meta Hold My Beer
00:49:09 A Retail Rant
00:53:35 Jill’s Perspective: Back to NVIDIA
00:55:06 Valve Doubles Down On Cool
00:56:46 Fellow Kids
00:59:53 Software Spotlight: Orbot
01:02:41 Tip of the Week: Looking for a trackpad? 3D Print One
01:07:42 Events
01:09:58 Support the Show
01:11:14 Outro

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://destinationlinux.net/comments
- https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Meta AI Not So Open-Source After All
- https://www.ft.com/content/397c50d8-8796-4042-a814-0ac2c068361f
- https://www.llama.com/llama3/license/
WinAmp is a Hot Mess
- https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/winamp-owner-deletes-open-source-repository-after-a-bumpy-month-on-github
Removal of Russian Contributors from Kernel Team
- https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Russian-Devs
- https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Compliance-Requirements
Nvidia tells Meta Hold My Beer
- https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-open-source-ai-nemotron-surpasses-open-ai-gpt-4o
Valve Doubles Down On Cool
- https://www.xda-developers.com/steam-update-native-linux-gaming-much-simpler/
Software Spotlight: Orbot
- https://orbot.app/en/
Tip of the Week: Looking for a trackpad? 3D Print One
- https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-powered-trackpad-is-totally-open-source
Support the show
- https://tuxdigital.com/membership
- https://tuxdigital.com/store

393: Review of Ubuntu 24.10 and 20 YEARS of Ubuntu! Oct 19, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/L4RcF5y4aZc

On this weeks episode we’re going to give our takes on the latest release of Ubuntu, does the Oracular Oriole take flight or crash into the side of a building due to the reflection of the sun off of the buildings windows, blinding the bird into flying face first into the building and then falling to it’s demise? Destination Linux is the premiere Linux podcast where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, it seems Google is working on a new way to run Linux apps inside of Android! Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:30 Community Feedback
00:15:57 Ubuntu 24.10 Overview
00:31:07 Michael & Jill's Enchanted Ubuntu 24.10 Reviews
00:37:03 Ubuntu's Legacy in Linux Desktop Evolution
00:41:44 Ryan's Turn: Prepare for the Real Review
00:50:37 Backports Welcome
00:53:19 Google Gears Up for Linux Apps on Android, Chrome OS Style!
00:56:55 Asahi Linux Brings Gaming to Apple Silicon
01:00:06 Tip of the Week: Headline Stress Disorder
01:10:16 Events
01:11:09 Support the Show

Links:

Community Feedback
Ubuntu 24.10
Google Gears Up for Linux Apps on Android, Chrome OS Style!
- https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-app-3489887/
Asahi Linux Brings Gaming to Apple Silicon
- https://fedoramagazine.org/gaming-on-fedora-asahi-remix/
- https://asahilinux.org/2024/10/aaa-gaming-on-asahi-linux/
Tip of the Week: Headline Stress Disorder
- https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/strain-media-overload
Events
- https://events.canonical.com/event/51/
- https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/22x
Support the Show
- https://tuxdigital.com/membership
- https://tuxdigital.com/store

392: Mozilla Doubling Down on Ads, is it a Bad Move or is it Fire...fox? Oct 15, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/dW4DNo_4pws

On this weeks episode we're going to discuss Mozilla making some unpopular decisions...again...so we'll give our take on whats happening and whether or not the criticism they are getting is fair. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, Pine64 recently shared some news about bringing their PineNote back from the depths of Hades. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

Forum Discussion Thread

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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:14 Community Feedback
00:26:22 Mozilla Doubling Down On Ads
00:51:02 Pine64 Bringing E-Ink Tablet Back From The Dead
01:02:05 Mobile News: Open Door for Hackers
01:05:20 Out of Time
01:06:10 Events
01:08:02 Support the show

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://destinationlinux.net/comments
- https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Mozilla Doubling Down On Ads
Pine64 Bringing E-Ink Tablet Back From The Dead
- https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/pinenote-linux-powered-e-ink-tablet-returns
- https://pine64.org/2024/10/02/september_2024/#pinenote
Mobile News: Open Door for Hackers
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/reports-china-hacked-verizon-and-att-may-have-accessed-us-wiretap-systems/
Events
- Linux App Summit
  - https://linuxappsummit.org/
- Ubuntu Summit
  - https://events.canonical.com/event/51/
- SCaLE 2025
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391: Valve Makes Major Move for Linux Gaming, Huge News for Arch Linux and Wayland! Oct 07, 2024

Show notes

video: https://youtu.be/elSV8cWuT_w

On this week's episode, we're going to discuss how Arch is getting a big resource boost from Valve, woo-hoo, and what it means for Linux. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things open source in Linux. Also this week, we're really, seriously going to have a story time with Michael. Plus we got some Linux gaming and our software spotlight and more Now let's get the show on the road toward Destination Linux.

Forum Discussion Thread

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:45 Community Feedback
00:10:44 Valve, somehow, becomes even cooler
00:28:39 Projects Giving Back
00:39:42 Story Time with Michael Tunnell complete with ASMR
00:52:32 Mobile News: Android Embraces Rust And Gets Better
00:58:43 Gaming: Hades
01:06:50 Software Spotlight: Siril
01:09:22 Tip of the Week: Or Not
01:09:39 Support the Show

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://destinationlinux.net/comments
- https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Valve, somehow, becomes even cooler
Mobile News: Android Embraces Rust And Gets Better
- https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/googles-shift-to-rust-programming-cuts.html
Gaming: Hades
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/Hades/
Software Spotlight: Siril
- https://flathub.org/apps/org.siril.Siril
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390: Telegram Privacy Update: Are Your Chats Really Safe? Here's What You Need to Know Sep 30, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/z0Iw7zmFuzY

On this weeks episode we’re going to discuss the new Privacy Policy Updates for Telegram chat app and the latest release of Zorin OS and why Zorin might be a better Ubuntu than Ubuntu. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

Forum Discussion Thread

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:29 Community Feedback: Telegram Privacy Policy Updates
00:22:33 Weak Green Thumbs
00:27:55 Community Feedback Part 2
00:29:27 Zorin OS 17.2 Released
00:54:58 Story Time with Michael Tunnell on Hold
00:57:05 Mobile News: Huawei Mate XT, a tri-fold phone!
01:03:39 Gaming: Bubble Wrap
01:08:50 Over Time
01:09:34 Support the show

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://tuxdigital.com/comments
- https://tuxdigital.com/forum
Telegram Privacy Policy Updates
Zorin OS 17.2 Released
- https://blog.zorin.com/2024/09/19/zorin-os-17.2-has-landed/
Mobile News: Huawei Mate XT, a tri-fold phone!
- https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-mate-xt-global-release-3483466/
Bubble Wrap Game
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2718700/Bubble_Wrap/
Support the show

389: Kali Linux New Release, HADOOKEN Malware gets a Tiger Uppercut, & more Cybersecurity Sep 23, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/ow1S0hWk0E0

On this weeks episode we’re going to discuss malware that’s so ruthless it’s ready for a street fight. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, we’re going to discuss Pentesting distro tools and running full Linux on your Android. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:02 Community Feedback
00:06:08 Kali Linux
00:22:25 News: New Malware Street Fighter Style
00:31:28 Hackers Target Teens
00:35:25 Spying Cars
00:38:02 Mobile News: Apple Gives Up On Pegasus Lawsuit
00:46:07 Gaming: Sword and Shield Idle
00:48:39 Software Spotlight: CSI Linux
00:56:01 Tip of the Week: Lindroid
01:00:16 Support the Show

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://tuxdigital.com/comments
- https://tuxdigital.com/forum
Kali Linux
- https://www.kali.org/
News: New Malware Street Fighter Style
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-malware-hadooken-targets-oracle-weblogic-servers/
- https://www.scmagazine.com/news/akira-takes-in-42-million-in-ransom-payments-now-targets-linux-servers
Mobile News: Apple Gives Up On Pegasus Lawsuit
- https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/apple-seeks-to-withdraw-legal-case-against-pegasus-spyware-creator-heres-why-article-12821708.html
Gaming: Sword and Shield Idle
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2882710/Sword_and_Shield_Idle/
Software Spotlight: CSI Linux
- https://csilinux.com/
- https://hackernoon.com/csi-linux-linux-distribution-for-cyber-and-osint-investigation
Tip of the Week: Lindroid
- https://gist.github.com/AngelaCooljx/14ba722346da0479050be924d96e8c5e
- https://hackaday.com/2024/06/18/lindroid-promises-true-linux-on-android/
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388: Sonos' Future is Unsound: Millions of Devices could become BRICKS! Sep 16, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/BjetNFBFDV0

On this weeks episode we’re going to discuss some cool new RISC-V hardware that you can check out! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, we’re going to discuss how the company Sonos is not doing well, but open sourcing their software could keep those speakers out of the landfill. And, there are some great new features coming to mobile, with Android 15. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:47 Community Feedback
00:09:37 RISC-V Now With More Hardware
00:20:24 Sonos is failing and millions of devices could become e-waste
00:32:33 Android 15 Features Breakdown
00:48:01 Gaming: CATO - Buttered Cat
00:52:06 Software Spotlight: RustDesk, remote desktop tool
00:59:09 Tip of the Week: ExplainShell.com
01:01:26 Support the show

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://destinationlinux.net/comments
- https://destinationlinux.net/forum
RISC-V Now With More Hardware
- https://deepcomputing.io/
Sonos is failing and millions of devices could become e-waste
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/sonos-is-failing-and-millions-of-devices-could-become-e-waste-why-open-source-audio-is-our-only-hope/
Android 15 Features Breakdown
- https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-features-3401939/
Apple Intelligence
- https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Gaming: CATO - Buttered Cat
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1999520/CATO_Buttered_Cat/
Software Spotlight: RustDesk, remote desktop tool
- https://rustdesk.com/
Tip of the Week: ExplainShell.com
- https://www.explainshell.com/
Support the show

387: AI in the Linux Kernel or AI in Your Email? Sep 08, 2024

Show notes

video: https://youtu.be/twC8-CCVDSc

On this weeks episode we’re going to discuss what Linus Torvalds said about AI code in the Linux kernel. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, we’re going to discuss the latest Google improving Gmail…like Windows Recall improved Windows. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

Forum Discussion Thread

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:44 Community Feedback
00:08:13 Linus isn’t finding much value in AI…yet
00:39:36 News: Armbian 24.8 Released
00:44:17 Mobile News: Ask AI What’s in your Inbox
00:54:47 Gaming: World Without Reason
00:58:28 Software Spotlight: Facetracker
00:59:39 Tip of the Week: Oldschool Social Media
01:05:44 Support the Show
01:09:11 Outro

Links:

Community Feedback
- https://destinationlinux.net/comments
- https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Linus isn’t finding much value in AI…yet
- https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366608487/Linus-Torvalds-discusses-Linux-development-security-and-AI-at-KubeCon
Armbian 24.8 Released
- https://9to5linux.com/armbian-24-8-released-with-linux-kernel-6-10-expanded-desktop-options
Ask AI What’s in your Inbox
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/29/24231824/google-gmail-q-a-gemini-ai-chatbot-android
Gaming: World Without Reason
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2811960/World_Without_Reason/
Software Spotlight: Facetracker
- https://flathub.org/apps/de.z_ray.Facetracker
Tip of the Week: Oldschool Social Media
- https://spacehey.com/
- https://spacehey.com/profile?id=2796275
Support the Show

386: Linux's Explosive Growth: 4.45% of the Desktop Market! Sep 02, 2024

Show notes

video: https://youtu.be/r0AOj-aabjI

On this weeks episode we’re going to discuss Linux getting some mad gains in market share and why we think it’s happening. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, we’re going to discuss why Android is treated so poorly by the media. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

Forum Discussion Thread

Download as MP3

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
02:31 Community Feedback
10:32 Linux Get’s Mad Gains
29:17 Define Open Source AI
35:59 Why does the media hate Android?
45:57 Gaming: Ash and Adams GOBSMACKED
48:19 Software Spotlight: Typing Turtle
52:01 Support the Show
56:39 Outro

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