Destination Linux

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385: Meshtastic: Go Off-Grid But Stay Connected with this device Aug 28, 2024

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On this weeks episode we’re going to discuss an open-source decentralized mesh network you’re absolutely going to want to be apart of. 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 some major changes coming to the Google Play Store for 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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Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:48 Community Feedback
00:07:44 An Alternate P2P Mesh Internet
00:26:22 News: Zero Day Attack on Mac and Linux
00:38:14 Mobile News: Major Changes Coming To Google Store
00:45:06 Gaming: Mute Crimson DX
00:53:10 Software Spotlight: Firedragon
00:59:12 Support the Show
01:01:56 Outro

Links:

An Alternate P2P Mesh Internet
News: Zero Day Attack on Mac and Linux
Mobile News: Major Changes Coming To Google Store
- https://apnews.com/article/google-play-store-android-apps-antitrust-monopoly-240b2493110660684198822c57e22a60
Gaming: Mute Crimson DX
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2830430/Mute_Crimson_DX/
Software Spotlight: Firedragon
- https://flathub.org/apps/org.garudalinux.firedragon
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- https://tuxdigital.com/store

384: Ubuntu's New Kernel Strategy & What It Means for Users Aug 19, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/jvWucRfMXco

On this episode, we’re going to discuss Ubuntu announcing a major Linux Kernel change that the Linux community will love! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, Tuxedo Computers releases a new 3-in-1 Convertible Linux Laptop, and one of our favorite Android launchers is having a bit of trouble. 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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Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:21 Community Feedback
00:06:24 Ubuntu Finally Listens!
00:17:44 Tuxedo Releases First 3 in 1
00:32:08 Nova Launcher is on Life Support
00:40:39 Gaming: Borderlands Collection - Pandora’s Box
00:48:04 Software Spotlight: Ruffle
00:53:28 Gaming: Borderlands Pack Update
00:54:39 Tip of the Week: Stream Android to Linux Desktop
00:56:21 Read the Comments
00:57:32 Support the Show
01:00:21 Outro

Links:

Community Feedback
Ubuntu Finally Listens!
- https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/kernel-version-selection-for-ubuntu-releases/47007
Tuxedo Releases First 3 in 1
- https://www.Tuxedocomputers.com/en/Tuxedo-InfinityFlex-14-Gen1 https://9to5linux.com/Tuxedo-computers-unveils-their-first-3-in-1-convertible-linux-laptop
Nova Launcher is on Life Support
- https://x.com/NovaLauncher/status/1821657462455292026
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/nova-launcher-savior-of-cruft-filled-Android-phones-is-on-life-support/
Gaming: Borderlands Collection - Pandora’s Box
- https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/33369/Borderlands_Collection_Pandoras_Box/
Software Spotlight: Ruffle
Tip of the Week: Stream Android to Linux Desktop
- https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy
Support the Show
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- http://tuxdigital.com/store

383: Vanilla flavored OS, COSMIC Desktop Alpha, & Android Malware Scare Aug 17, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/Y3lkNdFFPA4

On this weeks episode, we’re going to discuss a very Vanilla OS and there's also a new desktop environment we're going to be talking about that's not very vanilla, but is very alpha. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things open source and Linux. Also this week, we might get to the Firefox news that we were planning to talk about for three weeks now. So let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

[Forum Discussion Thread](https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/383-vanilla-flavored-os-cosmic-desktop-alpha-android-malware-scare/6371

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:10 Community Feedback
00:09:33 A New Way To Distro
00:25:05 System76 Cosmic Alpha Release
00:43:18 Mobile News: Texting Is Dangerous
00:50:51 Gaming: Motordoom
00:54:08 Tip of the Week: Disable Firefox Privacy Feature
01:09:03 Support the Show
01:12:05 Outro

Links:

Community Feedback: mStream
https://github.com/IrosTheBeggar/mStream
https://www.tecmint.com/mstream-music-streaming-server-for-linux/
VanillaOSL: A New Way To Distro
https://vanillaos.org/blog/article/2024-07-28/vanilla-os-2-orchid---stable-release
System76 Cosmic Alpha Release
https://system76.com/cosmic
Mobile News: Texting Is Dangerous
https://mashable.com/article/android-malware-sms-stealer-campaign
Gaming: Motordoom
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1894720/Motordoom/
Tip of the Week: Disable Firefox Privacy Feature
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/privacy-preserving-attribution
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Linux Mint 22 - The Best Release of the Year? Aug 05, 2024

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video: https://youtu.be/jAhPdXi0dmA

Forum Discussion Thread

Is Linux Mint 22 the Best Release of the Year? Dive into the latest features and improvements of Linux Mint 22 Wilma in this episode of Destination Linux! From the new default Pipewire audio system to updated themes supporting GTK4, Linux Mint 22 brings a host of enhancements that make it one of the most exciting releases of the year. We'll discuss the improved hardware support, new security features, and the transition from Hexchat to Matrix for IRC. Discover why Linux Mint continues to be a top choice for new and experienced Linux users alike. Plus, stay tuned for exciting mobile news, a clever DIY Linux project to avoid TV tracking, and our latest gaming picks. Subscribe for all things open source and Linux!

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:48 Community Feedback about Microsoft's WSL
00:10:01 Linux Mint 22 Overview
00:48:35 New DIY Use for a Broken Laptop
01:02:46 Mobile News: Foldable iPhone
01:08:46 Gaming: Bella Wants Blood
01:14:34 Software Spotlight: The Catrooms
01:18:23 Support the show
01:23:11 Outro

Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:41 Community Feedback
00:02:12 We're so sorry Taylor Swift
00:07:57 CrowdStrike causes a global outage, and how it happened
00:45:59 Where have all the Tech Jobs gone?
01:05:35 Linux Gaming: Space Odyssey
01:09:10 Outro

Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:35 Community Feedback
03:54 Linux Kernel 6.10 a peak into the future
16:33 OBS 30.2
24:07 Microsoft bans Android Phones for Staff in China
40:01 Gaming: Man I Just Want To Go Home
45:08 Software Spotlight: AntennaPod
47:47 A Look at Next Week
49:03 Outro

Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:42 Results of Michael's Ratpoison Challenge
00:03:54 Community Feedback
00:15:13 Tech That Slipped Through Our Fingers
00:53:33 Canonical goes distro’less
01:02:03 New Sneaky Android Malware
01:10:32 Software Spotlight: Echo
01:13:13 Outro

Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:44 Community Feedback
00:07:41 regreSSHion, a SSH Vulnerability
00:17:22 Microsoft Live accounts getting hacked
00:23:47 Michael's Shirt Design vs using RatPoison Challenge
00:26:52 Eclipse Theia challenges VS Code
00:37:21 Futuristic Futurisms about Smartphones becoming dead tech
01:03:06 Gaming: Miniparty
01:07:18 Software Spotlight: Maxint
01:13:29 Outro

Hosted by:

Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Wendy Hill = tuxdigital.com/.../wendy

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:53 Community Feedback
12:01 RISC-V Laptops for Linux
12:19 What is RISC-V?
14:48 RISC-V in Framework Laptops
23:27 DeepComputing DC-ROMA RISC-V Laptop II
28:46 Modular Phones and Michael's Dream Phone
29:38 Darktable 4.8 Released
40:13 Gaming: Asteroids ++
44:30 Software Spotlight: Easy Diary
48:06 Outro

Links:

Community Feedback
RISC-V Laptops for Linux
- What is RISC-V?
  - https://riscv.org/
- RISC-V in Framework Laptops
  - https://frame.work/products/deep-computing-risc-v-mainboard
  - https://deepcomputing.io/a-risc-v-world-first-independently-developed-risc-v...
- DeepComputing DC-ROMA RISC-V Laptop II
  - https://deepcomputing.io/worlds-first-risc-v-laptop-gets-a-massive-upgrade...
Darktable 4.8 Released
- https://www.darktable.org/2024/06/darktable-4.8.0-released/
Gaming: Asteroids ++
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407300/Asteroids/
Software Spotlight: Easy Diary

376: Hackers Use New Malware Powered By Emojis Jun 24, 2024

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https://youtu.be/DfKjfgdHW9A

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Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 Community Feedback
00:13:10 Sponsored by Kolide
00:14:58 Dangerous Emojis
00:30:23 KDE Plasma 6.1 Released
00:38:31 Pixel 8 Enhancements
00:55:17 Gaming: BUG
01:09:06 Software Spotlight: UserLAnd
01:11:19 Outro

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