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Episode 26: MATE Mythbusting | LUP 26 Feb 04, 2014

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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 renewed commitment to improving the state of Linux news, and the recent mistake that has Chris green with Hulk Rage!

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Episode 25: Culture of Shiny | LUP 25 Jan 28, 2014

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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 time.

The reality is users want new features, but hate reduced functionality. And often free software developers want to build something new. But what is the cost of this constant form of “progress”?

How do we shift value from new and shiny, to tried and true to help enable wider free software adoption?

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Episode 24: FUD for Thought | LUP 24 Jan 21, 2014

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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 bust some Linux switching FUD that’s been popping up with more and more Windows users fleeing the sinking ship.

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Episode 23: Google Invades Your Nest | LUP 23 Jan 14, 2014

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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 devices running locked down software? And what are the ramifications for the home?

Plus some practical thoughts on Steam OS, 4k Displays coming to Linux, a new way to interface with your PC, and your feedback.

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Episode 22: Hurd Mentality | LUP 22 Jan 07, 2014

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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 practical results.

Plus: We’ll discuss the CentOS team joining Red Hat, and drool over some Steam Box hardware, read emails, and much more!

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Episode 21: Unplugging 2013 | LUP 21 Dec 31, 2013

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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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Episode 20: Fidel Chromecastro | LUP 20 Dec 24, 2013

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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 stacks up compared to XMBC, Plex, and others.

Plus: Some insights into why Canonical might be looking to License their Binary repos to the Mint projects, your feedback, and more!

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Episode 19: Fixing Linux Support | LUP 19 Dec 17, 2013

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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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Episode 18: Hugs for LUGs | LUP 18 Dec 10, 2013

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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 user.

PLUS: Your follow up thoughts on the perfect swap setup, feedback, and much more!

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Episode 17: Swap It Outta Here | LUP 17 Dec 04, 2013

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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 Sailfish OS coverage.

Plus we’ll some perspective from a new Linux user on what she ran into, your emails, and more!

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