Destination Linux

Latest Episodes:

365: The XZorcist: a Compression Project Possessed by Evil Apr 08, 2024

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Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn't secure, it can't access your apps. It's device trust for Okta. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/kolide to learn more and watch a demo.
Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Community Feedback
00:08:09 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
00:12:10 Backdoor Found in XZ UTility - [link], [link]
00:42:39 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
00:43:58 Whirlwind of Data Breaches - [apnews], [csoonline], [Microsoft issue], [Netflix/Facebook]
00:58:43 Gaming: Gameeky - [link]
01:02:20 Software Spotlight: Letter Press - [link]
01:09:27 Tip and Trick: NextCloud Update - [link]
01:18:57 Events - Red Hat Summit
01:19:56 Outro

364: DL Crew goes to SCaLE 21x, Largest Community Linux Expo in North America Apr 02, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/xSdQg4YgGPU

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Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:14 Community Feedback - [link]
00:12:39 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
00:16:39 Our experience at SCALE 21x (Linux Expo) - [link]
00:55:18 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
00:56:37 GNOME 46 Released - [link]
01:09:07 Tip of the Week: Staying safe on the internet while traveling
01:16:37 Outro

363: PipeWire Interview with Wim Taymans, Revolutionizing Audio & Video on Linux Mar 24, 2024

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https://youtu.be/_buKw1la_tg

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On this week’s episode, we have a special guest joining us to discuss his work with making our lives better in Linux audio. Of course, this work has helped everyone at this point, but ever since it was first usable in Fedora we’ve been singing the praises of PipeWire, and Wim Taymans is joining us this week for an interview about the project that has revolutionized how Linux handles multimedia.

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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:

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

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:47 PipeWire with Wim Taymans - [link]
15:20 Namecheap [ad] - [link]
16:18 PipeWire with Wim Taymans continued
27:32 LINBIT [ad] - [link]
28:51 more about PipeWire with Wim Taymans
39:51 DL Crew went to SCaLE & got sick - [link]
42:16 Outro

362: This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things Mar 10, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/YQbMPnAiO6E

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Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:52 DL Crew is Going to SCaLE - [link]
02:41 Community Feedback - [link]
09:35 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
13:35 HDMI Forum says No to Open Source & AMD, how this might affect you - [link]
24:39 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
25:57 Ente Goes Full Open Source - [link]
32:48 Gaming: Hazy Mind - [link]
39:27 Software Spotlight: WonderPen - [link]
44:38 Tip of the Week: PC Part Picker - [link]
47:37 Events
50:51 Outro

361: KDE Plasma 6 is Here and Michael cant stop talking about it Mar 03, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/h_9o8RBMsnA

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Sponsored by Kasm: If a device isn't secure, it can't access your apps. It's device trust for Okta. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/kasm to learn more and watch a demo.
Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:39 Community Feedback
00:09:55 Sponsored by Kasm - [link]
00:12:11 KDE Plasma 6 Release - [link]
00:50:43 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
00:52:01 Google and Nvidia Team Up On Something Open-Source - [link]
01:03:10 Gaming: In Case of Emergency, Release Raptor! - [link]
01:06:33 Software Spotlight: System Monitoring Center & R-Linux - [system monitoring, r-linux]
01:08:44 Tip of the Week from reddit - [link]
01:11:28 Events
01:13:40 Outro

360: Oh Snap! Command Not Found vulnerability found Feb 27, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/6sdghKEqHyI

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Hosted by:

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

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:36 Community Feedback - [link]
00:09:07 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
00:13:07 SNAP Security Flaw To Be Aware Of - [link]
00:31:07 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
00:32:25 Raspberry PI Turns Big Business - [link]
00:44:29 Signal adds usernames, Finally! - [link]
00:51:45 Gaming: JAILBREAKER - [link]
00:56:59 Software Spotlight: Stimulator - [link]
01:03:42 Tips and Tricks: Steam’s Guides
01:07:25 Events
01:10:03 Outro

359: Apple adds RCS to iMessage: Escaping the Walled Garden? Feb 19, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/WpvrDH9GNmA

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Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:44 Community Feedback
14:49 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
16:07 Apple to support RCS in iMessage - [link]
29:26 Google removing Cached Pages feature - [link]
38:19 Gaming: Manjaro Goes Handheld Gaming - [link]
49:37 Software Spotlight: My GnuHealth - [link]
54:00 Tip of the Week: Firefox Reader View
57:44 Exciting News! We're going to SCaLE - [link] (50% Off Coupon: TUX)
58:48 SCaLE will be Highly valuable
59:07 Outro

358: How to run the Biggest Community-driven Tech Conference (Interview with Ilan & Hannah of SCALE) Feb 12, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/n67f2zZNhok

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Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn't secure, it can't access your apps. It's device trust for Okta. Visit destinationlinux.net/kolide to learn more and watch a demo.
Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at https://tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at https://tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:

Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:32 Interview with Ilon and Hannah from SCALE
00:21:28 Sponsored by Kolide
00:24:30 The Interview Continues
00:44:49 Sponsored by LINBIT
00:46:07 More SCALE Interview
01:00:30 Events
01:01:29 Outro

357: Open Source AI with Delusions of Danger & EU fires back at Apple Feb 05, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/QCb-QR7ygMA

On this episode of Destination Linux (357), we cover a variety of AI topics from job losses in the tech industry due to AI to regulating AI technology and a delusional article that thinks Open Source AI is the worst form of the technology. Then we discuss the fight between Firefox and Apple where the EU is forcing browser changes on Apple's iOS. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:07 Community Feedback
00:08:25 NAMECHEAP - [link]
00:09:24 Is Open-Source AI More Dangerous Than Close Source - [link]
00:35:37 LINBIT - [link]
00:36:55 Apple & Firefox Battle It Out - [link]
00:51:21 Gaming: Into the Necrovale - [link]
00:56:45 Software Spotlight: Reckoner - [link]
01:01:55 Tips and Tricks: Firefox ‘Send Tab To Device’ - [link]
01:03:00 Events
01:05:09 Outro

356: Ubuntu Snaps: Universally Helping Linux or Snapocalypse? Jan 29, 2024

Show notes

https://youtu.be/HWhso6HmdSM

On this episode of Destination Linux (356), On this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about Snaps…do they deserve the hate they receive or is it time to reconsider? We’re also going to cover a new OS from Huawei that claims it’s kernel is 3x better than Linux. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!

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Supported by:

Kolide = https://destinationlinux.net/kolide
LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit

Hosted by:

Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com

Want to Support the Show?

Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership
Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Community Feedback
00:16:51 KOLIDE - [link]
00:20:51 Snaps: Time to Reconsider?
00:54:38 LINBIT - [link]
00:55:56 Linux Alternative: "3x More Efficient" - [link]
01:08:37 Gaming: Familiars.io - [link]
01:13:05 Software Spotlight: MetaData Cleaner - [link]
01:14:26 Tips and Tricks: Snap Install
01:15:40 Events
01:16:48 Outro

Tip of the Week

If you want to give Snaps a try but are not on an Ubuntu based distro…don’t fret. Despite Snaps being created by Canonical…they can be used on most distros.

As an example:
- Fedora just type: sudo dnf install snapd - [link]
- With Arch Snap is available in the AUR - [link]
- How to install in openSUSE - [link]
- other distros - [link]
You may need to enable them with systemctl command post install using:
- sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket