398: Open Source Strikes Back Against Patent Trolls! Destination Linux podcast

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video: https://youtu.be/72OZsGwPee0 In this episode of Destination Linux, Ryan, Michael, and Jill suit up as open-source superheroes to tackle the week’s biggest stories: Ubuntu 25.10’s bold move to drop GNOME on X11 for Wayland, Apple’s new containerization feature that sneaks Linux into macOS, and Murena’s privacy-focused /e/ OS 3.0 update. They spar over kernel-level anti-cheat rootkits, debate Wayland’s readiness for prime time (NVIDIA woes and all), we respond to Community Feedback — including pizza bribes and snack shenanigans—and spotlight Bouncer, a nifty firewall-zone helper. Strap in, sync your repos, and join the DL crew as they champion truth, justice, and software freedom — all in under an hour of geeky goodness. 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 00:02:24 Community Feedback 00:11:42 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 00:14:32 Canonical is removing X11 from Ubuntu's GNOME edition, here's why 00:30:10 Murena announces /e/OS 3.0 for Smartphones 00:42:28 Apple Release New Tools for Running Linux Containers on Mac 00:54:44 Software Spotlight: Bouncer 00:56:37 Support the show 01:00:46 Outro (with test for Michael's animation skills) Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Ubuntu 25.10 drops Gnome on X11 https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-25-10-drops-support-for-gnome-on-xorg/62538 Murena announces /e/OS 3.0 for Smartphones https://murena.com/introducing-e-os-3-0/ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases Apple Release New Tools for Running Linux Containers on Mac https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-supercharges-its-tools-and-technologies-for-developers/ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/apple-linux-container-tool-mac-developers Software Spotlight: Bouncer https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.justinrdonnelly.bouncer Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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422: Rustification of Linux, Arch wants Sponsors, VirtualBox to the rescue & more 1:03:35

8 days ago1:03:35

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video: https://youtu.be/xf54vJrXB0o This week on Destination Linux , Captain Jill, Ryan, and Michael chart a course through the latest open-source headlines: VirtualBox 7.1.10 lands with fresh kernel and ARM love, Ubuntu plots a daring switch to a Rust-powered sudo-rs , and Arch Linux eyes transparent sponsorships (hey there, Valve!). Plus, a spirited listener debate on GrapheneOS, iOS privacy, and why security still matters—alongside our agentless friends at Sandfly Security. Buckle up, sync your repos, and keep flying with us! 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 01:48 Community Feedback 10:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 13:08 Sandfly Security booth at the Red Hat Summit 13:44 Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo 27:19 Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you 43:06 Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships 53:50 Software Spotlight: Add Water 59:33 Support the show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/ Software Spotlight: Add Water https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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421: Valve making a Brain Chip - or is it Aperture Science IRL? 1:04:29

16 days ago1:04:29

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video: https://youtu.be/r8cL1L9ShYE Ready to ditch the controller? In this video we crack open Valve’s rumored brain-implant project—how it might beam your entire Steam library straight into your neurons, what problems it could solve (or create), and why it could be gaming’s biggest leap since VR. Hit play and decide if you’re brave enough to jack in. 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 00:01:53 Community Feedback 00:09:42 Sandfly Security 00:11:53 Red Hat Summit Recap 00:21:32 Linux Kernel 6.15 00:22:49 better support for Intel Arc GPUS 00:26:06 ARM and RISC-V hardware support has been expanded for industrial, embedded and edge devices 00:26:32 There are new drivers for the Apple Touch Bar on Intel MacBook Pros and Apple M1 and M2 MacBook Pros. 00:29:23 support for the 36 year old Intel 486 processor created in 1989, and support for the first Pentium processors will be removed from the Linux Kernel 00:31:16 more hardware support for gaming on Linux, including the Sony PlayStation 5 controllers And for Xbox controllers, the Turtle Beach Recon and Stealth Ultra controllers have been added to the xpad driver, as well as the PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox 00:33:01 Repairable Game Controllers 00:34:07 Crazy game prices 00:36:14 Bricked Switch 2 a launch 00:38:03 We all love Valve and what it is doing for Linux gaming 00:39:57 Ryan that transition was not good at all 00:41:07 Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year 00:44:08 Steam is not the industry stanadrd 00:47:55 Collaboration Call: Starfish is seeking partners in wireless power transfer, neural interfaces, and communication systems to further develop its technology 00:48:38 Will humans be able to keep up with robots 00:50:31 Technical Specs and wondering on how updates will work 00:52:44 Eventyally will be as common as chiping your pets 00:54:00 WSL Goes Open Source 00:57:00 Text Editor Battle 00:58:20 Ryan's Life Tip 00:59:40 Support the Show 01:03:05 Outro…

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420: We Did It People! Open Source Lab Got The Funding! 1:13:45

30 days ago1:13:45

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video: https://youtu.be/23-FYQvEqZQ In this episode, we discuss community feedback about the challenges of anti-cheat systems regarding privacy and security. Then we talk about Anduin OS and Linux distros that look a lot like Windows. Plus, the implications of Redis' licensing shift back to open source. Jill updates us on the Open Source Lab’s successful funding campaign, and we share a lively discussion about "Floorp," a Firefox-based browser focused on customization and tracking protection. 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 00:01:27 Community Feedback: Rootkits, Anti-Cheat, and Apple’s Open Source Claims 00:07:20 When Anti-Cheat Starts Looking Like Malware 00:17:54 Sandfly Security 00:20:18 Preview: Red Hat Summit Coverage Plans 00:23:21 Distro Talk: Anduin OS, a Windows 11 Lookalike 00:28:24 Microsoft’s Next Move? Nobody Knows, Not Even Microsoft 00:29:47 Imitating Windows 11: Helpful Onboarding or User Trap? 00:34:02 Please Add Clippy 00:35:23 Big Profits, Bigger Cuts: Microsoft’s 3% Workforce Reduction 00:40:11 Final Thoughts on Anduin OS 00:41:24 Open Source Lab Reaches Funding Goal – What’s Next 00:47:26 Redis Flips Back to Open Source – Too Little, Too Late? 00:54:43 Software Spotlight: Floorp – A Firefox-Based Browser 00:56:59 Judging Browsers by Their Websites—Because We Can 00:58:11 Sea Monkey Website Roast & Browser Tangents 00:58:44 Fun Fact: Floorp Powers Garuda’s FireDragon Browser 00:59:04 SeaMonkey Browser: Stuck in Time, Just Like Its Website 00:59:46 Dial-Up Vibes Only: Exploring Netscape’s Classic ISP Site 01:01:01 SeaMonkey Nostalgia: Childhood Pets That Didn’t Do Much 01:02:05 Making Friends & Sea Monkey Sponsorship Pitch 01:03:13 SeaMonkey Browser: Channeling That Pet Shrimp Energy 01:04:17 Join the TuxDigital Discord—Your Next Linux Friend Awaits! 01:05:51 Membership Perks & Upcoming Merch Tease 01:07:13 Ryan’s SeaMonkey Obsession—And He Doesn’t Even Know What They Are 01:08:23 Outro 01:10:09 Post Show Links: https://www.anduinos.com/ https://news.anduinos.com/post/2025/5/6/story-behind-anduinos-a-letter-from-anduin https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future-update/ https://osuosl.org/donate/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/redis-returns-to-open-source-with-agplv3-license-but-not-everyone-is-happy/ https://floorp.app/en-US https://www.seamonkey-project.org/ https://sea-monkeys.com/…

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419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya 58:30

5 weeks ago58:30

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video: https://youtu.be/tSc1HwpPRek In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the surge of interest in Linux due to PewDiePie's switch to Linux video. Recommendations for beginner-friendly distributions, along with practical tips on terminal commands and backup strategies as well as pitfalls to avoid. Then later we address the funding crisis facing the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University and urge listener support. Lastly, we highlight Pybricks, an open-source project using Lego to teach Python, emphasizing the significance of community-driven initiatives. We encourage newcomers to embrace their Linux journey and contribute to the community. 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 01:03 Community Feedback 09:14 Sandfly Security 11:45 Our Unsolicited Advice for New Users Linux Journey 14:57 The Best Distro for New Users 21:11 Try the Built-In Apps 22:39 What Not to Do When Switching to Linux 25:18 Arch: For When You Want to Learn the Hard Way 30:50 Backups: Do Them. Seriously. 37:28 Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question 47:08 Pybricks: Open Source LEGO Hacking Done Right 55:09 Support the Show 57:07 Outro 57:37 Post Show Links: Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Send us feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Videos Getting started with Linux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/ https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/ https://osuosl.org/donate/ Pybricks https://pybricks.com/ https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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418: COSMIC Desktop has never been Beta & Accessibility in Steam Games 1:16:27

6 weeks ago1:16:27

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video: https://youtu.be/ZGuuQ6i5uhM In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the latest accessibility features from Valve for Steam, aimed at creating a more inclusive gaming environment. We also explore the COSMIC desktop Alpha 7 release from System76, highlighting new workspace management enhancements. The conversation includes community feedback on Apple’s contributions to open source. Then we talk about an aritcle from XDA Developers about Linux being difficult while Pewdiepie made a video about why Linux is great. 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 00:01:32 Community Feedback 00:09:52 Sandfly Security 00:12:20 Leveling the Playing Field: Steam Adds Accessibility Tags 00:13:33 Easy Mode Activated: The Great Difficulty Debate 00:15:10 Hard Mode: Dark Souls and the Art of Pain 00:16:42 From Dark Souls to Guitar Hero 00:17:41 Save Anywhere: The Feature Every Game Needs 00:18:24 Tuning In: Audio Features That Level the Field 00:20:36 Visual Comfort Mode: Making Games Easier on the Eyes 00:21:40 Ryan’s GPS: Recalculating… Always 00:23:16 Camera Chaos: Why Comfort Settings Matter 00:24:17 Lost? Maybe. Late to the Party? Never. 00:24:52 When Film Grain Becomes Film Pain 00:25:48 Input Options for Every Gamer 00:27:59 Not Everyone Games—But Gaming Grows Linux 00:29:33 Jill’s Car, Ryan’s Crisis: Who Gave Him the Map? 00:31:31 Rust Never Looked So Good: COSMIC Alpha 7 Arrives 00:37:04 Ryan’s Ego Boost... and Michael’s Reality Check 00:38:30 Accessibility First: COSMIC Adds Helpful New Features 00:40:08 Not Just Pretty—COSMIC Is Getting Powerful 00:42:00 Magnified Improvements: Jill Helps Tune COSMIC 00:44:26 Ryan Explains the Universe to Neil deGrasse Tyson 00:45:42 Linux Didn’t Click? Better Write a Blog Post 00:47:25 You Don’t Have to Game to Benefit from It 00:50:29 Rootkits in Disguise: The Anti-Cheat Dilemma 00:52:19 Climbing the Linux Curve with NVIDIA Dragging You Down 00:53:30 Surprise! Your Windows-Only Gear Isn’t Cross-Platform. 00:56:55 Switching Takes Time—That’s Not a Linux Thing, That’s a Tech Thing 00:58:07 GIMP ≠ Photoshop—But That’s Not the Point 00:59:00 RTFM: A Warm Hug from the Linux Community 01:00:50 Bring the Linux Critique, Not the Baggage 01:01:58 Broken Drivers and Bing Results—Living the Windows Dream 01:03:42 Step Aside, Ryan—Pewds Did It Better 01:07:41 In Conclusion: Linux Deserves a Fairer Shot 01:08:20 Offline Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere 01:10:09 Support the Show 01:12:57 Destination Red Hat Summit 01:13:38 Outro 01:15:29 Post Show Links: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919 https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/accessibility_features https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-7-never-been-beta https://www.xda-developers.com/regret-switching-linux/ Pewdiepie's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 Michael's reaction to Pewdiepie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 https://kiwix.org/en/…

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417: Review of Ubuntu 25.04, Plucky Puffin 1:05:48

8 weeks ago1:05:48

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video: https://youtu.be/Zt8mUYh-I2c In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the latest in open-source developments with the release of Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin". Additionally, we cover updates in Tor Browser 14.5 aimed at enhancing user privacy, the bittersweet shutdown of Arco Linux, and introduce the terminal-based text editor Micro in our software spotlight. 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 00:02:31 Community Feedback 00:04:11 Carl Richell Passes the Cheeto Test 00:06:20 Windows 12 and Puffy Cheetos: A Perfect Pair? 00:07:32 Sandfly Security 00:10:08 Plucky Puffin Arrives: Ubuntu 25.04 Highlights 00:11:59 GPUs: Rare, Pricey, and Painful 00:15:29 ARM64 Ubuntu Desktop: A Step Toward Apple-Like Efficiency 00:16:06 Which Windows Version Finally Saves Battery? 00:17:39 Returning to Ubuntu 25.04: There’s More to Say 00:21:38 Hands-On with Plucky Puffin: Jill’s Install Experience 00:34:37 Ubuntu 25.04: Small Bugs, Big Potential 00:36:02 Ubuntu 25.10 Gets a Quokka-Sized Dose of Cuteness 00:39:10 The End of an Era: ArcoLinux Shuts Down 00:46:07 Tor Browser 14.5: Privacy Gets an Upgrade 00:55:46 Micro Editor: Small Name, Big Features 01:02:16 Support the Show 01:04:14 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly https://destinationlinux.net/409 Ubuntu 25.04 Released https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin Ubuntu 25.10 Gets a Quokka-Sized Dose of Cuteness https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-10-named-questing-quokka The End of an Era: ArcoLinux Shuts Down https://www.arcolinux.info/a-farewell-to-the-arcolinux-university/ Tor Browser 14.5: Privacy Gets an Upgrade https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-145/ Micro Editor: Small Name, Big Features https://micro-editor.github.io/ Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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416: Interview with Carl Richell, Founder of System76 (COSMIC Desktop, Pop!_OS, & more) 1:13:04

8 weeks ago1:13:04

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video: https://youtu.be/uK-4VcuBjfM We sat down with Carl Richell, CEO of System76, for an in-depth conversation about the company's mission, the future of Pop!_OS, and the development of their new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. From open-source hardware to the philosophy behind building a Linux-focused ecosystem—this is one interview you won’t want to miss. 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 00:02:03 Community Feedback 00:06:01 Sandfly Security 00:08:35 Interview with Carl Richell of System76 01:08:54 Support the show 01:11:32 Outro Links: https://system76.com…

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415: Gitting Deepin to Immutability 1:10:37

9 weeks ago1:10:37

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video: https://youtu.be/G5_NNCKF4yc In this episode, we take a look at the alpha release of Deepin 25. We also reflect on 20 years of Git and its impact on software development. Plus, we discuss the role of immutability in modern Linux systems. So let's get on the road towards 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 00:02:24 Community Feedback 00:08:38 Sandfly Security 00:12:05 Deepin 25 Alpha: Eye Candy Meets AI 00:22:43 Deepin Dilemma: Trust, Transparency, and Telemetry 00:28:56 Git Turns 20: A Look Back at Its Impact 00:36:55 Jill’s Island Under Fire — via Git Rocket! 00:37:57 The Rise of Immutable Distros 00:52:14 Teasing the Future: COSMIC desktop 00:53:52 Ryan Says: No Skipping — Go Back to Episode 1 00:55:09 Duck.ai: When AI Meets Privacy 00:58:28 Can AI Decode the DL Stool Joke? 01:03:01 Wait, Are We Talking Immutable Distros Again? 01:04:28 Support the Show 01:10:06 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly https://destinationlinux.net/409 Deepin 25 Alpha: Eye Candy Meets AI https://www.deepin.org.cn/v25/en/ Git Turns 20: A Look Back at Its Impact https://www.tomshardware.com/software/git-turns-20-as-we-celebrate-decades-of-open-source-software-distribution https://github.blog/open-source/git/git-turns-20-a-qa-with-linus-torvalds/ The Rise of Immutable Distros https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/silverblue/ https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite/ https://universal-blue.org/ https://bazzite.gg/ Teasing the Future: COSMIC desktop https://system76.com/cosmic/ Duck.ai: When AI Meets Privacy https://duckduckgo.com/?q=DuckDuckGo+AI+Chat&ia=chat&duckai=1 Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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414: Zorin through an AI Labyrinth on a Thunderbird 1:09:14

10 weeks ago1:09:14

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video: https://youtu.be/r2rD3MB8Jls On this episode, we review community feedback, explore Zorin OS 17.3 release and their shift to Brave as its default browser. We talk about Thunderbird's upcoming Thundermail service for privacy-focused email. Plus, we cover Cloudflare's "AI Labyrinth" to combat unauthorized data scraping. 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 00:01:22 Community Feedback 00:08:50 Sandfly Security 00:10:58 Zorin OS 17.3: What’s New and Why It Matters 00:14:21 Zorin Goes Brave: Default Browser Shift Explained 00:15:39 Flip the Switch: VPN Now Built Into Vivaldi 00:17:54 The Vivaldi Conundrum: Locked Without a Reason? 00:19:27 Firefox’s Secret Sauce: Containers and Bookmark Brilliance 00:21:58 Brave Gets a Makeover in Zorin OS 00:24:04 Brave Test Drive: Ryan Installs It Everywhere 00:26:21 Final Thoughts on Zorin, Brave, and Vivaldi 00:28:06 Thunderbird Evolves: Pro Features and Thundermail Unveiled 00:31:00 Separating Privacy from Security 00:32:03 Thunderbird’s Identity: Separate from Mozilla 00:36:09 More Inboxes, Less Risk: Managing Sensitive Info 00:38:06 Wishing for Thunderbird to Take on Google Docs 00:38:35 Thunderbird’s Web Services: Pro Tools Built for the Community 00:41:26 When Thunderbird Out-Mozillas Mozilla 00:44:39 Balancing Cost and Access in Thunderbird’s Service Model 00:46:10 Cloudflare Builds an AI Maze for Misbehaving Bots 00:49:00 Ethical Dilemma: AI and Unauthorized Web Scraping 00:53:24 Responsible AI: Real Facts, No Misinformation 00:55:48 Jill’s Village Under Siege: The Plot Thickens 00:56:33 Software Spotlight: MPV 0.40 Brings the Brightness 01:00:07 Support the Show 01:01:39 Cheetos Wisdom and Boss-Level Brilliance 01:05:53 Support the Show Take 2 01:07:22 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Home Edition Discount = destination50 Zorin OS 17.3: What’s New and Why It Matters https://blog.zorin.com/2025/03/26/zorin-os-17.3-is-here/ VPN Now Built Into Vivaldi https://vivaldi.com/protonvpn/ Firefox’s Secret Sauce: Containers and Bookmark Brilliance Michael's Container Tabs video = https://youtu.be/FfN5L5zAJUo Michael's Bookmarks video = https://youtu.be/jRIyAu79OrM Thunderbird Evolves: Pro Features and Thundermail Unveiled https://blog.thunderbird.net/2025/04/thundermail-and-thunderbird-pro-services/ Cloudflare Builds an AI Maze for Misbehaving Bots https://blog.cloudflare.com/ai-labyrinth/ Software Spotlight: MPV 0.40 Brings the Brightness https://mpv.io/ https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/releases Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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413: What is Open Source's True Value? Plus NVIDIA's Open Robots 1:19:30

11 weeks ago1:19:30

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video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF-Zux_pQ-Y How valuable is open-source software, really? A new Harvard study puts a staggering number on its economic impact—but there’s a catch. We break down what this means for the future of open source and why companies might not be pulling their weight. Plus, NVIDIA just made a major announcement in robotics that could change everything. Their latest tech is open-source, but is that enough to shape the future of humanoid robots? Join us for a deep dive into the power of open source and the future of AI-driven robotics! 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 00:02:37 Community Feedback 00:10:11 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 00:12:55 The Value of Open Source . . . like you know with money 00:30:13 NVIDIA Announces Isaac GR00T N1 00:54:04 The Awesome & Scary stuff about Electric Cars 01:06:05 Software Spotlight 01:11:21 Tip of the Week: bmon Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly The Value of Open Source . . . like you know with money https://www.heise.de/en/news/Harvard-study-Open-source-has-an-economic-value-of-8-8-trillion-dollars-10322643.html https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/24-038_51f8444f-502c-4139-8bf2-56eb4b65c58a.pdf NVIDIA Announces Isaac GR00T N1 https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-isaac-gr00t-n1-open-humanoid-robot-foundation-model-simulation-frameworks Software Spotlight https://github.com/KowabungaOfficial/vkPost Tip of the Week: bmon https://github.com/tgraf/bmon Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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412: How Fake Cell Towers are Tracking You, Open Source Rayhunter Tracks Them 1:18:03

12 weeks ago1:18:03

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video: https://youtu.be/uBdiXBkw-PM In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the interplay of technology, community, and privacy. Hosts Ryan, Michael, and Jill share insights from the SCaLE 22x conference, highlighting the importance of community in open-source and an inspiring young talent. We discuss digital rights through the EFF's new tool, Rayhunter, aimed at combating cellular spying, and Jill introduces the wholesome game Wake Cup , emphasizing the joy of non-violent gameplay. The episode wraps up with recommendations for software tools like Turn On and Bat, showcasing our passion for enhancing user experience in the Linux community. 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 00:02:17 Inside SCaLE 22x: Jill’s Best Moments 00:06:45 A Special SCaLE Surprise 00:12:31 Linux Knows No Age Limits 00:13:33 Reuniting with Old Friends at SCaLE 00:16:51 COSMIC Collaboration: Accessibility Testing with System76 00:19:55 Catching Up with the Legendary Jon 'Maddog' Hall 00:21:19 Sandfly Security 00:23:26 Spying from the Sky: Cell Tower Impostors Revealed 00:37:39 Seven-Year Journey: GIMP 3.0 Reaches New Heights 00:49:42 Is AI Taking Over Creative Tools? 00:53:19 Imagining GIMP with AI Integration 00:57:31 GIMP 3.0: Not Quite Pro-Ready? 00:59:51 Wake Cup: Defend the Grind, One Cup at a Time 01:03:29 Good Cup of Coffe and a Good Barista 01:06:04 Back to Wake Cup: Grinding for Likes 01:06:25 Sellout Mode 01:07:38 Software Spotlight: Powering Up with Turn On 01:09:44 From Cat to Bat: Terminal Tools with Wings 01:12:37 Support the Show 01:17:05 Outro Links: SCaLE 22x https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/22x System76 COSMIC https://system76.com/ Jon 'Maddog' Hall https://youtu.be/90N6oWIkDZI https://youtu.be/9WBd8ISmtuI Sandfly Security http://destinationlinux.net/sandfly EFF's Rayhunter https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying GIMP 3.0 https://www.gimp.org/news/2025/03/16/gimp-3-0-released/ Wake Cup https://store.steampowered.com/app/2881430/Wake_Cup/ Software Spotlight: Turn On https://flathub.org/apps/de.swsnr.turnon Tip of the Week: Bat https://github.com/sharkdp/bat Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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411: Mozilla messing up in masse & Google losing Chrome – The Web Is Changing! 1:16:51

13 weeks ago1:16:51

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video: https://youtu.be/gOsPlRv2i1o Mozilla just can’t seem to stay out of controversy! The latest Firefox Terms of Use update sparked major backlash, with users fearing data harvesting, forcing Mozilla to backtrack—again. Meanwhile, Firefox 136 brings great updates for Linux users, but that’s overshadowed by the mess they are making. And on the Google side, the DOJ is pushing for Chrome to be sold to break Google’s search monopoly. Could this actually happen? What would it mean for the future of web browsing? Let’s break it all down! 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 00:01:58 Community Feedback 00:06:37 Sandfly Security 00:09:02 Mozilla is making a mess of things and Google DeGoogle’s Chrome 01:00:51 Gaming Spotlight: HEXAROMA - A Village Builder with a Twist 01:07:12 Software Spotlight: Investigating with Autopsy 01:10:34 Terminal Tricks: Reverse Search Like a Pro 01:11:12 Village War: Strategy and Survival 01:13:00 Upcoming Linux Events 01:13:29 Support the Show 01:15:05 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Mozilla is making a mess of things and Google DeGoogle’s Chrome https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/03/doj-google-must-sell-chrome-android-could-be-next/ https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/internet-policy/proposed-remedies-browsers/ https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/firefox/update-on-terms-of-use/ Gaming Spotlight: HEXAROMA - A Village Builder with a Twist https://store.steampowered.com/app/3056580/HEXAROMA_Village_Builder/ Software Spotlight: Investigating with Autopsy https://www.autopsy.com/ Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/…

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410: Jill and the LinuxChixLA Interview Jon "maddog" Hall at SCaLE 59:43

14 weeks ago59:43

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video: https://youtu.be/9WBd8ISmtuI This week we have a special episode in honor of SCaLE. We have a second interview with a legend that’s never been played on this show with Jon ‘Mad Dog’ Hall. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. We will also have our tips, picks, and community feedback. 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 02:47 Community Feedback 10:08 Sandfly Security 12:51 Legendary Insights: Jon 'Maddog' Hall Returns 30:37 Gaming: Marvel Rivals 42:41 Software Spotlight: Get Groovy with Drum Machine 46:52 Tech Tip of the Week: Backflip AI for 3D Printing 53:03 SCaLE 22x 55:19 Support the Show 58:11 Outro Links: Jon "maddog" Hall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Hall_(programmer) https://www.lpi.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Professional_Institute https://twitter.com/maddoghall https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddog/ Maddog Interview on Destination Linux 366: https://destinationlinux.net/366/ Gaming: Marvel Rivals https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030/Marvel_Rivals/ https://www.protondb.com/app/2767030/ Software Spotlight: Get Groovy with Drum Machine https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.revisto.drum-machine Tech Tip of the Week: Backflip AI for 3D Printing https://backflip.ai/ SCaLE 22x https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/…

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409: Hacking the Hackers: Interview with Cybersecurity Expert about Linux Tower Defense 1:34:13

15 weeks ago1:34:13