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Shows with Wes Payne

Latest Episodes with Wes Payne

Linux Action News 265

3 November 2022

What you need to know about that new OpenSSL vulnerability, the big bcachefs update we've been waiting for, and why the community is creating a Gitea fork.

Linux Action News 264

27 October 2022

The focus of the new Ubuntu release, Gitea's surprising announcement, and Linux prepares to drop another architecture.

Just a Prompt Away | LINUX Unplugged 481

23 October 2022

The Internet is going crazy with AI-generated media. What's the open-source story, and is Linux being left out?

Linux Action News 263

20 October 2022

What makes Google's new OS so secure, a critical WiFi vulnerability in the Kernel, and why Linus is tapping the hype breaks for Linux 6.1.

Taming the Beast | LINUX Unplugged 480

16 October 2022

Linus Tech Tips blows it again, and we clean up. Plus, we push System76's updated Thelio Workstation to the breaking point.

Linux Action News 262

13 October 2022

Plasma 5.26's standout features, Canonical flips the script on Red Hat, and why Android is leaking traffic outside VPNs.

Good Software, Bad Blood | LINUX Unplugged 479

9 October 2022

What the heck is going on? Fedora is dropping features, GNOME is getting Iced, and the mistake we'll never make again. We've got a lot to sort out.

Linux Action News 261

6 October 2022

Our thoughts on IBM slicing up more of Red Hat, what stands out in Nextcloud Hub 3, and a few essential fixes finally landing in the Linux kernel.

The Best of Both Worlds | LINUX Unplugged 478

2 October 2022

We go hands-on at NASA's JPL and learn why Linux is the best OS for Earth and Mars.

Linux Action News 260

29 September 2022

The controversial change for the GNU Toolchain, critical vulnerabilities in popular Matrix clients, and the significant milestone for the Ingenuity LinuxCopter this week.

The Feeling of Fast | LINUX Unplugged 477

25 September 2022

We finally give Brent his new laptop and get his reaction. Plus our best pick for replacing stock Android with something private.

Linux Action News 259

22 September 2022

GNOME 43 highlights, Canonical's new hardware partner, and why we're disappointed in the Framework Chromebook.

Canary in the Photo Mine | LINUX Unplugged 476

18 September 2022

We've gone deep to find our perfect Google Photos replacement. This week we'll share our setup that we think works great, is easy to use, and is fully backed up.

Linux Action News 258

15 September 2022

The Linux Foundation takes a victory lap, Google kills another community-loved project, and key moments from the Linux Plumbers Conference.

Brent's Bug Battle | LINUX Unplugged 475

11 September 2022

Brent has been on a bug-finding marathon. We review what he's discovered and share some hard-learned lessons.

Linux Action News 257

8 September 2022

Linux goes underwater, Microsoft kills the Teams' Linux app, and the nasty GRUB bug some of us could not avoid.

Linux's Malware Inevitability | LINUX Unplugged 474

4 September 2022

Can Linux do better? Apple is scrambling to build always-on malware protection into the next macOS as its market share grows. A precautionary tale for Linux users.

Linux Action News 256

1 September 2022

Debian’s firmware future is up for debate, Pine64 teases a RISC-V SBC, and some of your favorite tools just got new tricks.

End of the Road | LINUX Unplugged 473

28 August 2022

We've reached the end of the road in our immutable Linux series, and an old friend stops by to give us the inside scoop on Endless OS.

Linux Action News 255

25 August 2022

Details on two new efforts in the Linux kernel, the Pi-like RISC-V board that just hit its funding goal, and a significant milestone for Asahi GPU driver development.

5 Problems With NixOS | LINUX Unplugged 472

21 August 2022

The five most common problems when trying out an immutable Linux distro like NixOS. Plus, why one Linux dev says just target WINE.

Linux Action News 254

18 August 2022

A Linux jailbreak that's a win for Right to Repair, our favorite things in Android 13, and the major features that just missed the Linux 6.0 window.

The Cottonwood Disaster | LINUX Unplugged 471

14 August 2022

Our garage Linux server has died, and this time we’re looking at data loss. We attempt to revive our zombie box and reflect on what went wrong.

Linux Action News 253

11 August 2022

GitHub steps in it this week, Microsoft's Linux distribution now runs on bare metal, FFmpeg gets IPFS support, and the odd thing going on with the kernel.

Let's Call It an Upgrade | LINUX Unplugged 470

7 August 2022

We present a buffet of budget Linux boxes. From $40 to $400 you'll be surprised by what we found. Then we attempt to find the perfect distro for them.

Linux Action News 252

4 August 2022

The real story behind the "Massive GitHub Malware attack," significant updates for the Steam Deck, and the inside scoop on Lenovo's big Linux ambitions.

Linux Action News 251

29 July 2022

Red Hat hints at its future direction, why realtime might finally come to Linux after all these years, and our reaction to Google's ambitious new programing language.

The Read Only Scenario | LINUX Unplugged 468

24 July 2022

A fundamental change is coming to desktop Linux, and Silverblue might be our hint at where things are going.

Linux Action News 250

21 July 2022

Microsoft makes a hard about-face, a significant fix for Ubuntu 22.04 is in the works, and the recent breakthrough by the Asahi Linux project.

All Hands on Deck | LINUX Unplugged 467

17 July 2022

We try and bust a common Linux distro myth. Then what surprised Chris about his new Steam Deck.

Linux Action News 249

14 July 2022

Why Google says we should all go rolling, Red Hat's got a new boss, Microsoft gets called out, and why it might be the year of Linux hardware.

The Night of a Thousand Errors | LINUX Unplugged 466

10 July 2022

We were fixing servers all night, but at least we have a great story. A special guest joins us to help make a big show announcement.

Linux Action News 248

7 July 2022

The new movement to leave GitHub, an Ubuntu bug biting 22.04 users, the hardware platform Fedora might start taking seriously, and a major desktop dev departs Red Hat.

Too Nixy for My Shirt | LINUX Unplugged 465

3 July 2022

The one shared secret behind some of the world's most powerful open-source projects.

Linux Action News 247

30 June 2022

Fedora gets serious about its server editions, our thoughts on Valve's increased Steam Deck production, and the surprising results of booting Linux on the Apple M2 SoC.

Git Happens | LINUX Unplugged 464

26 June 2022

We're going back in time to witness the early days of a critical tool to build Linux, then jump forward 15 years and join our buddy Brent on his journey to learn that very tooling.

Linux Action News 246

23 June 2022

Some highlights from Linus' recent fireside chat, Qt gets a new leader and a Linux botnet we should probably take seriously.

Humble Beginnings | LINUX Unplugged 463

19 June 2022

One of the pioneers of the web, VNC, Webcams, and more joins us; plus we'll update you on a few projects we love.

Linux Action News 245

16 June 2022

We get the details behind Thunderbird acquiring K-9 Mail, share the best new features of Plasma 5.25, check-in on Ubuntu's RISC-V development status, and discuss Photoshop coming to Linux via the web.

One Cosmic Collaboration | LINUX Unplugged 462

12 June 2022

From skeptic to buyer, why the HP Dev One is the best Linux laptop yet. This is the one review you don't want to miss.

Linux Action News 244

9 June 2022

SUSE Enterprise is already switching to the new NVIDIA open kernel driver, a Matrix-powered Walkie-Talkie, and the details on Apple's Rosetta for Linux.

Deep in the Tumbleweeds | LINUX Unplugged 461

5 June 2022

Three tails of tech tribulations, and how Brent saved his openSUSE Tumbleweed box from the brink.

Linux Action News 243

2 June 2022

Our thoughts on NixOS' new GUI installer, winning hearts and minds one firmware update at a time, the performance bug that hit Linux 5.18, and preparation begins for the open-source NVIDIA driver.

CPU as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 460

29 May 2022

A new Linux update allows Intel to control features in your CPU using hardware-level DRM.

Linux Action News 242

26 May 2022

The controversial Intel code now shipping in Linux, why F-Droid is getting more attractive for developers, and the rumor that could change the industry.

Better than Butter | LINUX Unplugged 459

22 May 2022

We take a sneak peek at some future tech coming to Linux, and share details on HP's new laptop that runs POP!

Linux Action News 241

19 May 2022

Why Google's new open-source security effort might fall a bit short, the Arch snag this week, a big win for Right to Repair, and why you might soon have a new favorite filesystem.

Linux Action News 240

11 May 2022

NVIDIA has announced its plans for an open-source GPU driver. Christian Schaller, the Director for Desktop, Graphics, Infotainment and more at Red Hat, gives us the inside scoop on this historic announcement.

Automated Chaos | LINUX Unplugged 457

8 May 2022

Each of us brings a secret topic to the show, and we discover a common theme about using the wrong tool for the right job.

Linux Action News 239

6 May 2022

New firmware superpowers are coming to a future Linux kernel, why Google is working on encrypted hibernation support, and a sneak peek at SteamOS 3.

Our Linux Regrets | LINUX Unplugged 456

1 May 2022

If we could change just one mistake in our Linux journey, what would it be?

Linux Action News 238

28 April 2022

Pop_OS! 22.04 has a surprise you might not have noticed, we get the details on Ubuntu’s new Real-Time kernel, and the clever idea from the Framework laptop team.

I run NixOS BTW | LINUX Unplugged 455

24 April 2022

We've hit a bump in the road with the NixOS challenge, and share what it might not be great at. Plus, what we didn't cover in our Ubuntu 22.04 review.

Linux Action News 237

21 April 2022

Our take on why Fedora's Legacy BIOS plans have stirred up such a strong debate, how NVIDIA's Linux strategy seems to be changing, and a surprising kernel patch from Sony.

Double Distro Details | LINUX Unplugged 454

17 April 2022

Has Fedora pulled ahead of Ubuntu? We take a look at the new Fedora 36 and Ubuntu 22.04 releases.

Linux Action News 236

14 April 2022

SUSE has a skunkworks distro in development, the transition Debian is struggling with, and some long-awaited improvements to Raspberry Pi OS.

Raleigh Action Show | LINUX Unplugged 453

10 April 2022

We just wrapped up our East Coast meetup and have a bunch of great stories to share. Plus some Nix ups and downs, and more.

Linux Action News 235

7 April 2022

Docker surprises everyone, new Fedora tools in the works, and an old debate with a fresh take.

Synapse Collapse | LINUX Unplugged 452

3 April 2022

How we nearly crashed our Matrix server; what we did wrong and how we're fixing it.

March Boost Battle | Jupiter EXTRAS 84

31 March 2022

The Unplugged team holds a live event with a special guest, your questions, and we give away a lot of Bitcoin sats!

Linux Action News 234

31 March 2022

A new rolling remix of Ubuntu is grabbing attention, AMD has big Linux plans, and why Linux 5.18 looks like another barn burner release.

The NixOS Challenge | LINUX Unplugged 451

27 March 2022

We explore what makes NixOS so powerful, and why it might be the future of all Linux distributions.

It Went Real Bad | LINUX Unplugged 450

20 March 2022

Why GNOME 42 is the release we’ve all been waiting for.

Linux Action News 232

17 March 2022

Steam comes to ChromeOS, our thoughts on Arch turning 20, and our first look at GNOME 42.

Bugfix and Chill | LINUX Unplugged 449

13 March 2022

How each of us asks for features and help from free software projects, and one of our most prescient soapboxes in a while.

Linux Action News 231

10 March 2022

Why Dirty Pipe is a dirty dog, the explosive adoption of Linux at AMD, and an important update on elementary OS.

A Mystery in Plain Sight | LINUX Unplugged 448

6 March 2022

We surprise each other with three different topics, hidden away by encryption in our show notes - we literally have no idea what we're talking about this week.

Linux Action News 230

3 March 2022

Why it might be time to lower your RISC-V expectations, Intel's moves to close up CPU firmware, and a quick state of the Deck.

An Umbrel for Everything | LINUX Unplugged 447

27 February 2022

We look at two new options that enable ANYONE to run a personal server at home or a small business.

Linux Action News 229

24 February 2022

The Linux secret behind the new TrueNAS release, Intel acquires a major Kernel contributor and our thoughts on Podman 4.0.

Kudu Cores and Cloud Wars | LINUX Unplugged 446

20 February 2022

We put the sports car of Linux laptops to the test. Is it the multi-tasking machine it claims to be?

Linux Action News 228

17 February 2022

Canonical has a big week, why bcachefs looks like it's taking another step forward, and ChromeOS Flex for PCs is released.

Brent's Betrayal | LINUX Unplugged 445

13 February 2022

Linux is the master of small computers, and this week it’s going to the next level. We chat with the creator of the $15 Linux box and share some significant updates for the Raspberry Pi.

Linux Action News 227

10 February 2022

A last-minute kernel patch for the Steam Deck, why Intel is supporting RISC-V development, and we go hands-on with Plasma 5.24.

Much Ado About Ubuntu | LINUX Unplugged 444

6 February 2022

There's just something off about Ubuntu these days, this week we put it all together.

Linux Action News 226

3 February 2022

System76 reveals a new tool to make Pop's desktop faster than the rest, and we break down that recent Btrfs defrag infinite loop bug.

Who Wants to be a Satoshionaire Land of the Snow Edition | Jupiter EXTRAS 83

2 February 2022

Brent's in the hot seat and plays to win 1000 Satoshis, while Wes adds a little color commentary.

Linux Did This First | LINUX Unplugged 443

30 January 2022

We all take it for granted, but it is one of the best things about Linux. We share the history of the live CD, how it all got started, and the times it saved our bacon.

Linux Action News 225

27 January 2022

The big disruption that looks like a bust, a security issue you need to pay attention to, and some great news for the Steam Deck.

Liberty Leaks and Lies | LINUX Unplugged 442

23 January 2022

SUSE had an awkward week; we breakdown the very mixed launch of SUSE Liberty Linux.

Linux Action News 224

20 January 2022

We explain SUSE Liberty Linux and contemplate why the community seems to be selecting distributions with newer kernels.

Microsoft is now the Disney of Video Games | Jupiter EXTRAS 82

18 January 2022

We react to Microsoft gobbling up yet another game studio, chat about Crypto.com's recent $15M hack, the massive failure YouTube just admitted, and a few personal crew stories.

Planet Incinerating Technology | LINUX Unplugged 441

16 January 2022

We make some last-minute changes to our server setup and catch up on a bunch of thought-provoking feedback.

Linux Action News 223

13 January 2022

Fedora and Red Hat users are getting a web-based installer, and a new legal situation for Bitcoin smells like retro SCO FUD.

Linux Action News 222

6 January 2022

GnuPG has some great news, Libadwaita 1.0 has arrived and we share our thoughts, plus a big batch of updates from the Matrix project.

Double Server Jeopardy | LINUX Unplugged 439

2 January 2022

Our new server setup is bonkers, but we love it.

Million-Dollar Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 438

28 December 2021

We do our best to predict what will happen in 2022, and own up to what we thought might happen in 2021.

Linux Action News 221

27 December 2021

We kick off our annual predictions episode with what we got right and wrong this year and then attempt to predict what will happen in 2022.

The 2021 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 437

21 December 2021

It's the second annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2021.

Linux Action News 220

19 December 2021

The nasty Log4Shell vulnerability isn't solved yet, this week saw a new round of attacks and patches.

Hop on Pop | LINUX Unplugged 436

14 December 2021

We each try out the new Pop_OS! and Carl Richell from System76 joins us to get into the details.

Linux Action News 219

12 December 2021

The Log4Shell vulnerability is making waves this week; we'll explain why and break down how it works.

Desktop Burnout | LINUX Unplugged 435

7 December 2021

This was not the year of the Linux Desktop. We’ve been slacking on the mailbag, so we go on a feedback frenzy and answer some hard questions about desktop Linux.

Linux Action News 218

5 December 2021

Industry-changing open-source project releases, and why the new CentOS Stream 9 might be more noteworthy than you realize.

Endlessly Flat | LINUX Unplugged 434

30 November 2021

The Director of EndlessOS joins us to respond to recent Flatpak criticism.

Linux Action News 217

28 November 2021

Fedora's massive endorsement this week that went unnoticed, why RISC-V mobile devices might be getting near, and the significant change coming to a critical open-source tool.

The Lessons of Jellyfin | LINUX Unplugged 433

23 November 2021

We revisit some old assumptions about the open-source Plex-alternative, Jellyfin. We each try it out, and along the way, gain a few insights about open source.

Linux Action News 216

21 November 2021

Just how severe is this DNS cache poisoning attack revealed this week? We'll break it down and explain why Linux is affected. Plus, the feature now removed from APT, more performance patches in the Kernel, and a big batch of project updates.

Three Tumbleweed Temptations | LINUX Unplugged 432

16 November 2021

Can we live with openSUSE Tumbleweed?

Linux Action News 215

14 November 2021

A desktop from Linux past has a surprising update this week, AlmaLinux pulls ahead of the pack, and Canonical ships software for the Apple M1.

Command Line Love | LINUX Unplugged 431

9 November 2021

Is the true path to mastering Linux fully embracing the command line? Why it's time to change our mindset about the terminal.

Linux Action News 214

7 November 2021

Significant changes at GitHub, Ubuntu starts work on a new desktop tool, why WirePlumber is a big deal, and we bust some Red Hat FUD.

The Real Beefy Miracle | LINUX Unplugged 430

2 November 2021

We check-in with Fedora Project lead Matthew Miller on the state of the project, then conduct our exit interview with Fedora 34, and review Fedora 35.

Linux Action News 213

31 October 2021

New Raspberry Pi hardware has a few surprises, the most impressive things in Linux 5.15, and our reaction to classic functionality under consideration for removal from Fedora.

Starlink's Linux Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 429

26 October 2021

We attempt a live production over Starlink, and dig into the secrets of this giant Linux network in space.

Linux Action News 212

26 October 2021

Major performance milestones are being hit with new code inbound for Linux, Plasma and GNOME desktops are set to run Wayland on NVIDIA's binary driver, and why the SFC's new GPL fight could have implications for you.

Pi for the People | LINUX Unplugged 428

19 October 2021

We try out POP!_OS on the Raspberry Pi 4, and chat with its creator Jeremy Soller from System76.

Linux Action News 211

17 October 2021

We cover what's special about Plasma's 25th-anniversary edition, chat with CloudLinux's CEO, and detail why Apple supporting Blender is good for all of us.

Life Changing Virtualization | LINUX Unplugged 427

12 October 2021

Wimpy stops by with a new tool that will change your virtualization game, and we share our thoughts on Ubuntu 21.10 and take the flavor challenge.

Linux Action News 210

10 October 2021

Apple M1 Linux development reaches a key milestone and boots a usable desktop; Ubuntu reveals a new product, and the secret SUSE project that leaked this week.

This Old Linux PC | LINUX Unplugged 426

5 October 2021

It's the worst time ever to upgrade or buy a new PC, so we cover our favorite tips for getting the most out of your current hardware. Then we pit a 2014 desktop against a 2021 laptop and find out if our old clunker can beat the Thinkpad.

Linus Tech Tips Linux Challenge: Our Reaction | Jupiter EXTRAS 76

5 October 2021

Our virtual LUG of experts had a lot to say about the Linus Tech Tips Switch to Linux challenge. We recap what is going on, how it could go wrong, and what we hope happens.

Linux Action News 209

3 October 2021

Why Linus believes keeping Linux fun is critical, the massive investment Fedora is about to make in video, and why we suspect Cloudflare's R2 service will make Amazon squirm.

Sad Server Stories | LINUX Unplugged 425

28 September 2021

Sometimes things go wrong; this week, we admit we've got a problem.

Linux Action News 208

26 September 2021

Canonical gives Linux admins a lucky break, the details on Android's slow shift to an upstream Kernel, a breakthrough for Linux gaming, and our take on GNOME 41.

Space for Theming | LINUX Unplugged 424

21 September 2021

A serious problem is brewing in Desktop Linux that hasn't impacted end users yet, but will soon. We break down why distribution makers are getting upset and explain what's next.

Linux Action News 207

19 September 2021

Desktop Linux graphics are about to get a significant investment, Mozilla and Canonical work together on a Firefox Snap, and some key new insights into the Linux port to Apple’s M1. Plus, why WSL’s first Linux malware in the wild matters.

What Makes a Linux User? | LINUX Unplugged 423

14 September 2021

Why it might be time to re-think who is and who is not a Linux user, plus we do a reality check on the state of Linux phones.

Linux Action News 206

12 September 2021

Linus Torvalds attempts to get kernel developers to clean up their code, the performance regression that almost shipped, and the major production struggle Red Hat acknowledged this week.

The Fun Distro | LINUX Unplugged 422

7 September 2021

We try out what might be the most fun Linux distribution around. It started as a laugh, but now we’re in love.

Linux Action News 205

5 September 2021

SUSE's new era kicks off this week, CentOS users get some relief, and how Docker managed to piss off their users.

Server Savior Squad | LINUX Unplugged 421

31 August 2021

A surprise server outage at the studio requires we jump into action with a few last-minute solutions and deploy one of our favorite open-source tools.

Linux Action News 204

29 August 2021

Why the Linux kernel received so much mainstream attention this week, some of our favorite open-source projects get great updates, and why we're concerned about Linux Foundation members transferring innovation from Linux to closed source software at an industrial scale.

Real People Are Out There | LINUX Unplugged 420

24 August 2021

We share some stories from our Denver meetup, the strange reason we found ourselves at a golf course, and some news you should know.

Linux Action News 203

22 August 2021

What’s coming next for the Linux desktop, and some exclusive news from System76.

What's Cookin' at System76 | LINUX Unplugged 419

17 August 2021

Live from Denver, we chat with old friends and new. We get the inside scope on what has been going on at System76, and what's coming up next.

Linux Action News 202

15 August 2021

What's new in Debian 11, and an example of the Linux Foundation funneling free software to their corporate friends.

What's up with WireGuard | LINUX Unplugged 418

10 August 2021

Big things are happening in the world of WireGuard, Jim Salter joins to catch us up.

Linux Action News 201

8 August 2021

Since the announcement of the Steam Deck, things around Linux have started changing, including some big items this week.

Run Every Distro At Once | LINUX Unplugged 417

3 August 2021

Yabba Dabba Distro! Run every major distribution on one native host. How we hijacked a Fedora install and turned it into the ultimate meta Linux box.

Linux Action News 200

1 August 2021

Microsoft's next kernel patch fixes a long-standing Linux issue, we'll share the details. Plus ChromeOS's next power user feature you haven't heard of, and Valve's broader plans that came into focus this week.

Server Meltdown | LINUX Unplugged 416

27 July 2021

We try to pull off a show while recovering from an epic server crash. Then we build the ultimate remote Linux desktop—in the cloud!

Linux Action News 199

25 July 2021

We share the facts about a recent systemd vulnerability, the new details we've learned this week about the Steam Deck, and then dig into the reviews of the Framework Laptop.

Something Sinister Below Deck | LINUX Unplugged 415

20 July 2021

Could the Steam Deck mean fewer native Linux games? We chat with prolific game developer Ethan Lee and get his perspective on the negative impacts of the Deck.

Linux Action News 198

17 July 2021

Steam Deck looks impressive; we cover the details you care about and one aspect that concerns us.

Linux's Awkward News Phase | LINUX Unplugged 414

13 July 2021

Have you noticed the Linux news has gotten a little weird? Michael Tunnell joins us to break down the changes we've observed over the last year.

Linux Action News 197

11 July 2021

Open Source's best hope for alternatives to Microsoft and Google gets a significant update this week, and we cover a plethora of new goodies coming to a Linux near you soon.

Community of Enterprise Linux | LINUX Unplugged 413

6 July 2021

Linux server admins don't know where to turn next; how the cult of personality might be shaping Linux's most important market.

Linux Action News 196

5 July 2021

We try out Pop!_OS 21.04 and share our thoughts on the COSMIC desktop and our reaction to Audacity’s new troubling privacy policy.

Going Deepin on Fuchsia | LINUX Unplugged 412

29 June 2021

Is Fuchsia a risk to Linux? We try out a cutting-edge Fuchsia desktop and determine if it is a long-term threat to Linux.

Linux Action News 195

27 June 2021

The news this week that pushes Linux ahead in the enterprise, the challenges Windows 11 might bring, and we go hands-on with the new Debian-based TrueNAS SCALE.

The Best of Both OSs | LINUX Unplugged 411

22 June 2021

Is it possible to have Arch’s best feature on other Linux distros? We attempt it and report our findings. Plus our reaction to NVIDIA’s beta Wayland support–is this the milestone we’ve been waiting for?

Linux Action News 194

20 June 2021

Linux's résumé got a nice boost this week; why Google is paying for more kernel development, and how CloudLinux might be pulling ahead of the CentOS pack.

Ye Olde Linux Distro | LINUX Unplugged 410

15 June 2021

We revisit the seminal distros that shaped Linux’s past. Find out if these classics still hold up.

Linux Action News 193

13 June 2021

The premier Linux desktops get some futuristic new features, and we break down the seven-year-old vulnerability in your Linux box revealed this week.

Launch Your Memories Into the Future | LINUX Unplugged 409

8 June 2021

We discuss old and new ways to manage, organize, index, and search your photo collection. It's our favorite Google Photo's alternatives.

Linux Action News 192

6 June 2021

An old Linux distro gets a new trick, and all Linux users get a few excellent quality of life updates.

Linux Road Warrior | LINUX Unplugged 408

1 June 2021

We’re joined by a special guest who’s built his very own Linux battle bus. We get the technical details on how Linux is at the core of this open road machine.

Linux Action News 191

31 May 2021

Our reaction to the new Freenode developments, and Audacity's latest shock to the community.

And the Answer is... | LINUX Unplugged 407

25 May 2021

From our origins with Linux to preparing your home LAN for a solar storm, it’s an Ask us Anything special edition!

Linux Action News 190

22 May 2021

Our take on the Freenode exodus, Linux Apps going public in Chrome OS, and Red Hat's desktop hiring spree.

Mars Goes to Shell | LINUX Unplugged 406

18 May 2021

Tim Canham, Mars Helicopter Operations Lead at NASA’s JPL joins us again to share technical details you've never heard about the Ingenuity Linux Copter on Mars. And the challenges they had to work around to achieve their five successful flights.

Linux Action News 189

15 May 2021

Our reaction to System76's Launch keyboard, Google's new Fuchsia contributor that's a big name, and the repairable Linux Laptop with a few new tricks.

Distro in the Rough | LINUX Unplugged 405

11 May 2021

We’re taking a look at an underdog distro. We may have found a diamond in the rough with a few tricks up its filesystem.

Linux Action News 188

9 May 2021

We start you off with the headlines that matter this week, then share our thoughts on Audacity's new owners proposing user tracking.

You've Got Mail | LINUX Unplugged 404

4 May 2021

It's episode III, Return of the Email. Everyone says never host your own email, so we're doin it.

Linux Action News 187

2 May 2021

A spicy mix of distro news, including Rocky Linux's first milestone release, and our follow-up on the University of Minnesota’s kernel ban.

Hidden Features of Fedora 34 | LINUX Unplugged 403

27 April 2021

The new release of Fedora has more under the hood than you might know. It's a technology-packed release, and nearly all of it is coming to a distro near you.

Linux Action News 186

25 April 2021

The University of Minnesota has been banned from the Linux kernel. We'll share the history, the context, and where things stand now around the controversial research that led to the ban.

Our Worst Idea Yet | LINUX Unplugged 402

20 April 2021

You should never host your own email, so we’ve gone and done just that. What we learned trying to build an email server in 2021.

Linux Action News 185

18 April 2021

The major shift in the Linux landscape this week that was hardly noticed, and our thoughts on COSMIC from System76.

Own Your Mailbox | LINUX Unplugged 401

13 April 2021

Do as we say, not as we do. This week we're setting off to host our own email. We'll cover the basics, what's we're using, and why.

Linux Action News 184

11 April 2021

Don't buy that M1-powered Apple machine just yet, solving Wayland-driven fragmentation, and why Firefox is about to get an upgrade on Linux.

The See Ya Next Tuesday | LINUX Unplugged 400

6 April 2021

Old friends and new join us on a quest to celebrate four hundred episodes.

Linux Action News 183

4 April 2021

The first CentOS clone is out, but it's the second part of their announcement that might be the most important. Plus our reaction to SCO reigniting their decades-long fight with IBM and Red Hat, and the big news in GTK-land you might have missed.

No PRs Please | LINUX Unplugged 399

30 March 2021

Lutris developer Mathieu Comandon joins us to share his perspective on the uncomfortable issues facing Linux desktop developers.

Linux Action News 182

28 March 2021

GNOME 40 is out and we chat with the project’s Executive Director about the technical and visual improvements in the new release.

Back in the Freedom Dimension | LINUX Unplugged 398

23 March 2021

We share our favorite networking trick of all time, and then chat with the blokes behind a new WireGuard-powered service.

Linux Action News 181

21 March 2021

Mobile Linux OSes are looking better than ever this week, a new effort to keep legacy applications running on Linux, and the signals indicating a Fuchsia release is nigh.

Linux Desktop Levels Up | LINUX Unplugged 397

16 March 2021

We break down the next-level features coming to a Linux near you in just a few weeks.

Linux Action News 180

13 March 2021

The A-Team assembled to make open source more trustworthy, why we might be about to find out how much SUSE is worth, and some essential project updates.

How Linux Got to Mars | LINUX Unplugged 396

9 March 2021

Tim Canham, the Mars Helicopter Operations Lead, shares Linux’s origins at JPL and how it ended up running on multiple boxes on Mars.

Linux Action News 179

7 March 2021

Canonical reveals long-term Ubuntu plans that you might have missed, and the "double ungood" warning from Linus this week.

The Waybig Machine | LINUX Unplugged 395

2 March 2021

It's our worst idea yet. We share the password to our brand-new server and see who can own the box first. Whoever wins gets a special prize.

Linux Action News 178

28 February 2021

Red Hat is still in damage control mode, a new hacker laptop called Framework makes bold promises, and what Google is spending money on in the Linux kernel.

Tempted But the Truth is Discovered | LINUX Unplugged 394

23 February 2021

After all these years, what's made us stick with Linux?

Linux Action News 177

21 February 2021

We share some exclusive details about the Linux-powered gear that just landed on Mars, and the open-source frameworks that make it possible.

Perfecting Our Plasma | LINUX Unplugged 393

16 February 2021

Something special has been achieved this week, a new benchmark in the desktop experience. We dig in.

Linux Action News 176

14 February 2021

Microsoft and Ubuntu's relationship is under a new spotlight this week.

Dad's Deployments | LINUX Unplugged 392

9 February 2021

Which distro is best for friends and family? We have a unique take on this common question.

Linux Action News 175

6 February 2021

The story behind a Microsoft repo shipping in Raspberry Pi OS, Canonical updates a special version of Ubuntu, and a couple of milestones the Linux world hit this week.

GNOME 40ified | LINUX Unplugged 391

2 February 2021

We try out GNOME 40 and its new workspace layout. Who we think this works well for, and who might want to avoid it.

Linux Action News 174

31 January 2021

Google removes Matrix chat-client Element from the Play store, sudo has a major flaw with a long-tail, and Rocky Linux gets a boost.

Eating the License Cake | LINUX Unplugged 390

26 January 2021

Successful open-source projects all seem to struggle with one major gorilla. Who it is, and what their options are now.

Linux Action News 173

24 January 2021

Why we don't think Red Hat's expanded developer program is enough, our reaction to Ubuntu sticking with an older Gnome release, and a tiny delightful surprise.

Harder Butter Faster Stronger | LINUX Unplugged 389

19 January 2021

We showcase a tool that will change your Linux game.

Linux Action News 172

17 January 2021

Impressive updates for some beloved open source projects, and AlmaLinux—a leading CentOS alternative—is born.

Waxing On With Wendell | LINUX Unplugged 388

12 January 2021

Wendell joins the show to cover the state of graphics on Linux, and what Intel has in store for the future.

Linux Action News 171

10 January 2021

We explain the recent Qt upset, and then go hands-on with the new PeerTube release.

Tumbling Into the New Year! | LINUX Unplugged 387

5 January 2021

We have some strong opinions about the state of openSUSE Tumbleweed. We've secretly been running it for the past week, and share our experience.

Linux Action News 170

3 January 2021

A lot of open source development was packed into 2020, we recap some of the standout moments you should know about.

Perilously Precocious Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 386

29 December 2020

Friends join us for a special edition of the show to review last year's predictions, and forecast the future.

Linux Action News 169

27 December 2020

Our annual predictions episode kicks off with a review of what we got right and wrong for 2020, and then we speculate wildly about what could happen in 2021.

The 2020 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 385

22 December 2020

We reveal the winners of the 2020 Tuxies.

Linux Action News 168

20 December 2020

Another Google project meets an untimely demise, but we find the silver lining.

Born To Run Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 384

15 December 2020

It's light as a feather, fast as hell, and everything is upstream. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon ships with Fedora, and this week we put it to the test.

Linux Action News 167

13 December 2020

We explain the major changes to CentOS this week and break down the top four criticisms.

Murder of a Distro | LINUX Unplugged 383

8 December 2020

Red Hat just made big changes to how CentOS works, we breakdown the good, and the bad.

Linux Action News 166

6 December 2020

Desktop Linux users saw a lot of new features land this week, and SUSE might just have a new cloud-winning strategy.

A New Endeavour | LINUX Unplugged 382

1 December 2020

A problem that just kept getting worse and worse. What it was, and why it led us to "check in" on EndeavourOS.

Linux Action News 165

29 November 2020

What caused the recent major AWS outage, the breaking changes that just arrived upstream, and a new mail client for Linux.

Secret Modem Sounds | LINUX Unplugged 381

24 November 2020

We have the coolest new retro tool of the year, that will turn you into a Linux powered spy.

Linux Action News 164

22 November 2020

The details behind youtube-dl's return to GitHub, our thoughts on the rumored SUSE IPO, and our concerns with Servo's new home.

No Sur, No Thank You | LINUX Unplugged 380

17 November 2020

We review the Dell Precision 5750, a born and bred MacBook killer that runs Linux.

Linux Action News 163

15 November 2020

The Ubuntu bug you need to patch, PayPal's Bitcoin support goes live, and a breaking change inbound to systemd.

Favorite Linux Tweaks | LINUX Unplugged 379

10 November 2020

We round up our favorite tweaks to the desktop, and apps that make it great.

Linux Action News 162

8 November 2020

We review the Raspberry Pi 400. Then discover new features coming to Linux powered Dells.

All in One Pi | LINUX Unplugged 378

3 November 2020

Why we think the new Raspberry Pi 400 is just the beginning.

Linux Action News 161

1 November 2020

A RISC-V development PC is in the works, we have the details and try to set expectations.

Buttered-Up Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 377

27 October 2020

Fedora 33 is a bold release, and we’ve put it through the wringer. We tell you what’s great, and what you should know before diving in.

From The Factory Floor | LINUX Unplugged 376

20 October 2020

We put the new Ubuntu 20.10 to the test, and chat with System76's Mechanical Engineer to get the secrets of the new Thelio Mega.

Wrong About Pop! | LINUX Unplugged 375

14 October 2020

We're reminded that you can't judge a distro by its screenshots. We use Pop!_OS for a few weeks and share our embarrassing discovery.

Perfect Nextcloud Setup | LINUX Unplugged 374

6 October 2020

Our secrets for a low-cost bulletproof Nextcloud server that we figured out the hard way. We take you into the "server garage" and share our lessons learned.

Your New Tools | LINUX Unplugged 373

29 September 2020

We embrace new tools to upgrade your backup game, securely move files around the network, and debunk the idea that Windows will ever be based on Linux.

Distro Triforce | LINUX Unplugged 372

22 September 2020

What would it really take to get you to switch Linux distributions? We debate the practical reasons more and more people are sticking with the big three.

Cabin Fever | LINUX Unplugged 371

15 September 2020

Friends join us to discuss Cabin, a proposal that encourages more Linux apps and fewer distros.

PipeWire Progress | LINUX Unplugged 370

8 September 2020

We get an update from PipeWire developer Wim Taymans on the status of Linux's new audio and video subsystem.

Double Data Rate Trouble | LINUX Unplugged 369

1 September 2020

The Raspberry Pi might be getting a small software fix that makes a big performance improvement.

The Best is Yet to Come | LINUX Unplugged 368

26 August 2020

It's a new day for Jupiter Broadcasting and the show, we share our big news.

Podcatcher Play-off | LINUX Unplugged 367

19 August 2020

We round up the best podcast clients for your Linux desktop, mobile, and the web.

Linux Server Salvage | LINUX Unplugged 366

11 August 2020

We refurbish a special machine from the Jupiter Broadcasting Hardware Archive and try out Matrix, the one chat platform to rule them all.

There's a Hole in my Boot! | LINUX Unplugged 365

4 August 2020

We explain why BootHole is getting so much attention and break down the key issues. Then we review our favorite Linux-compatible headsets.

Linux Arm Wrestling | LINUX Unplugged 364

28 July 2020

The past, present and future of Linux on Arm. The major challenges still facing full Linux support, and why ServerReady might be a solution to unify Arm systems.

Return of the Terminal Server | LINUX Unplugged 363

21 July 2020

Fedora makes a bold move and Microsoft seems to be working on their ideal "Cloud PC”, we ponder what Linux has to offer.

The Hidden Cost of Nextcloud | LINUX Unplugged 362

14 July 2020

Our team has been using Nextcloud to replace Dropbox for over a year, we report back on what has worked great, and what's not so great.

Buttery Smooth Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 361

8 July 2020

Fedora's getting to work and reconsidering some long held-assumptions.

The Hard Work of Hardware | LINUX Unplugged 360

30 June 2020

We're joined by two guests who share their insights into building modern Linux hardware products.

Death of the Mac | LINUX Unplugged 359

23 June 2020

Why we think Apple just handed market share to Desktop Linux, and why you can kiss running Linux on the Mac goodbye forever.

Our Fragmented Favorite | LINUX Unplugged 358

16 June 2020

It's time to challenge some long-held assumptions. Today's Btrfs is not yesterday's hot mess, but a modern battle-tested filesystem, and we'll prove it. Plus our thoughts on GitHub dropping the term "master", and the changes Linux should make NOW to compete with commercial desktops.

The Little Distro That Could | LINUX Unplugged 357

9 June 2020

The lightweight distro that stole our hearts, the four of us each try out a different contender and come away with what we think will be the leanest and meanest distribution for your PC.

Linux Hardware Love | LINUX Unplugged 356

2 June 2020

From the low-end to the high-end we try out both ends of the Linux hardware spectrum. Wes reviews the latest XPS 13, and Chris shares his thoughts on the Pinebook Pro.

Chris' Data Crisis | LINUX Unplugged 355

26 May 2020

Chris' tale of woe after a recent data loss, and Wes' adventure after he finds a rogue device on his network.

Microsoft FINALLY Gets It | LINUX Unplugged 354

19 May 2020

Windows is getting more competitive by adopting core Linux features, so we cover the latest Linux-inspired additions to Windows. Then review the new release of Pi-hole, sort through recent PINE64 updates, and read your feedback.

Feeling Elive | LINUX Unplugged 353

12 May 2020

We're blown away by the Enlightenment desktop, and its little known features, and we share a quick way for you to try it out yourself.

Three Course Battery | LINUX Unplugged 352

5 May 2020

Manjaro has a new hardware partner so Phillip joins to share the details, and we have the Lemur Pro in house for a battery endurance test like no other.

Lenovo Loves Linux | LINUX Unplugged 351

28 April 2020

Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller joins us to discuss Lenovo shipping ThinkPads loaded with Fedora, and our review of the new 32 release.

Focal Focus | LINUX Unplugged 350

21 April 2020

The latest Ubuntu LTS is here, but does it live up to the hype? And how practical are the new ZFS features? We dig into the performance, security, and stability of Focal Fossa.

Arm: A New Hope | LINUX Unplugged 349

14 April 2020

We build the server you never should, a tricked out Arm box, and push it to the limit with a telnet torture test.

The Resilience of the Voyagers | Jupiter EXTRAS 70

12 April 2020

Heather, of SciByte fame, joins Chris and Wes to celebrate the incredible accomplishments and amazing resiliency of the Voyager probes.

OK OOMer | LINUX Unplugged 348

7 April 2020

Today we make nice with a killer, an early out-of-memory daemon, and one of the new features in Fedora 32. We put EarlyOOM to the test in a real-world workload and are shocked by the results.

Arm is Here | LINUX Unplugged 347

31 March 2020

We discover a few simple Raspberry Pi tricks that unlock incredible performance and make us re-think the capabilities of Arm systems.

The One-Click Trap | LINUX Unplugged 346

24 March 2020

We debate the dangers and advantages of one-click deployments. Then Dan from elementary OS shares an AppCenter for Everyone update.

Don't Go Viral, Go Virtual | LINUX Unplugged 345

17 March 2020

It was the first of its kind, and the first forced to go virtual. We get the behind the scenes story of WSL Conf from the organizers.

Behind the Scenes: LINUX Unplugged | Jupiter EXTRAS 64

17 March 2020

We share what goes into making LINUX Unplugged special, and have a laugh at some of our bad ideas from show past.

Linux Action News 149

14 March 2020

Solid releases from GNOME and Firefox, bad news for custom Android ROM users, and a new container distro from Amazon.

Our Week with Windows | LINUX Unplugged 344

10 March 2020

We load up Windows 10 with WSL2, the new Terminal, and give it a go to see what it does better than Linux. Then we dive into the deep end and attend the first-ever WSLConf.

What Linux is Best At | LINUX Unplugged 343

3 March 2020

We try the Mac desktop for 30 days, find out what we think it does best, and where Linux will always have it beat.

Shrimps have SSHells | LINUX Unplugged 342

25 February 2020

A radical new way to do SSH authentication, special guest Jeremy Stott joins us to discuss Zero Trust SSH.

Long Term Rolling | LINUX Unplugged 341

18 February 2020

We question the very nature of Linux development, and debate if a new approach is needed.

IRC is Dead | LINUX Unplugged 340

11 February 2020

The difficult and fascinating conversations from FOSDEM 2020. Plus how elementary OS does coopertition right.

The Mint Mindset | LINUX Unplugged 339

4 February 2020

We get into the Linux Mint mindset after years away and share our take on Cinnamon's many improvements.

Success Through Vulnerability | LINUX Unplugged 338

28 January 2020

How did we get from shareware to free software? We jump in the Linux powered time machine and revisit software past.

Mystical Users | LINUX Unplugged 337

21 January 2020

We make an appeal to keep Linux powerful and avoid the Macification of the desktop, and review the latest developer-focused XPS 13.

Linus' Filesystem Fluster | LINUX Unplugged 336

14 January 2020

Linus Torvalds says don't use ZFS, but we think he got a few of the facts wrong. Jim Salter joins us to help us explain what Linus got right, and what he got wrong.

Practically Perfect Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 335

7 January 2020

Find out what's happening in 2020 before it happens. Our crew returns from the future with predictions so perfect you could bet some Dogecoin on it.

Particularly Poor Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 334

31 December 2019

We review our predictions and own up to what we got wrong, and what we got right in 2019.

Linux Wayback Machine | LINUX Unplugged 333

24 December 2019

Open source won the last decade, but what if it hadn’t? We look back at some major milestones and reflect on a world where they never existed.

The WSL Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 332

17 December 2019

Big things are coming to Microsoft's WSL so we get the inside scoop on what's just around the corner.

apt install arch-linux | LINUX Unplugged 331

10 December 2019

We're myth-busting this week as we take a perfectly functioning production server and switch it to Arch. Is this rolling distro too dangerous to run in production, or can the right approach unlock the perfect server? We try it so you don't have to.

'Tis the SSHession | LINUX Unplugged 330

3 December 2019

Give the gift of remote support with our neat SSH trick. Also, Cassidy from elementary OS joins us to discuss what's great about their new release.

Flat Network Truthers | LINUX Unplugged 329

26 November 2019

Build one flat network across cloud providers, personal networks, with even thousands of nodes. We feature two amazing open source solutions, and the creators behind them.

My Mighty Fine Pine | LINUX Unplugged 328

19 November 2019

The Pinebook Pro gets put through the travel test, while we get an update on Pine64 projects straight from the source.

Distro Disco | LINUX Unplugged 327

12 November 2019

Get to know our Linux Users Group a little better and learn why they love their Linux distros of choice, and the one thing they'd change to make them perfect.

Dell, elementary, Fedora, oh my! | LINUX Unplugged 326

5 November 2019

Dell expands their linux hardware lineup, why elementary OS's Flatpak support sets the bar, and we chat with Christian Schaller of Red Hat about Fedora 31 and what's around the corner.

DNF or Die | LINUX Unplugged 325

29 October 2019

Fedora 31 strikes the right balance, we get the latest on the Librem 5 situation, and an easy graphics boost for laptops.

RAMburglars | LINUX Unplugged 324

22 October 2019

Is the ZFS tax too high? We pit ZFS on root against ext4 in our laptop pressure cooker and see how they perform when RAM gets tight.

Our Trip To Texas Cyber Summit | Jupiter EXTRAS 24

21 October 2019

We're back from Texas Cyber Summit with stories of new friends, great food, and our experiences from the event.

It's Pronounced 19.10 | LINUX Unplugged 323

15 October 2019

We risk it all and try ZFS on root with Ubuntu 19.10, and share our first impressions and what improvements we can't live without.

Just Enough VPN | LINUX Unplugged 322

8 October 2019

We reveal our secrets for bridging networks with WireGuard and Linux-powered networking.

Self-Hosted: Reverse Proxy Basics | Jupiter EXTRAS 19

3 October 2019

Chris, Alex, and Wes talk about reverse proxies, internal routing, and some popular methods to make it all work.

Fresh Install Feels | LINUX Unplugged 321

1 October 2019

What makes a fresh install of Linux perfect? We ask our panel and share a few tools, tips, and habits that make our Linux installs perfect.

RHELhide | LINUX Unplugged 320

24 September 2019

CentOS goes rolling and announces version 8. Find out why we're excited to take a dip in this stream.

Positive in the Freedom Dimension | LINUX Unplugged 319

17 September 2019

Richard Stallman has resigned as president and director of the Free Software Foundation, and that's just one of the major shifts this week.

PowerShell on Linux | Jupiter EXTRAS 14

17 September 2019

Chris and Wes talk with DM from the PowerShell On Linux community about PowerShell's strengths and its place in the Linux ecosystem.

Brunch with Brent: Wes Payne | Jupiter EXTRAS 12

11 September 2019

Brent joins Wes Payne, well-known Jupiter Broadcasting co-host of Linux Unplugged, Coder Radio, and TechSNAP, for a deep-dive conversation that touches a wide swath of life as a Wes.

Manjaro Levels Up | LINUX Unplugged 318

10 September 2019

It’s official, Manjaro is a legitimate business; so what happens next? We chat with Phil from the project about the huge news.

Librem 5 Unplugged | Jupiter EXTRAS 11

5 September 2019

We react to the "ship date" of the Librem 5, and look back at when it was first announced.

Performance Picks for Kicks | LINUX Unplugged 317

3 September 2019

We take a trip to visit Level1Tech's Wendell Wilson and come back with some of his performance tips for a smoother Linux desktop.

The Story Behind Self-Hosted | Jupiter EXTRAS 8

29 August 2019

Brent joins Alex and Chris to discuss the origins of Jupiter Broadcasting's new Self Hosted podcast. It's a casual chat about a project in the making for two years, hit play and the drinks are on us.

Self-Hosted Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 316

27 August 2019

Safely host your own password database using totally open source software. We cover BitWarden, our top choice to solve this problem.

Wayland Buddies | LINUX Unplugged 315

20 August 2019

We spend our weekend with Wayland, discover new apps to try, tricks to share, and dig into the state of the project.

Chris and Wes React to LINUX Unplugged | Jupiter EXTRAS 3

20 August 2019

Nothing is worse than your past self. So we play old clips of LINUX Unplugged and react.

Bigger. Faster. Harder to Maintain. | LINUX Unplugged 314

13 August 2019

It's huge, and it's getting bigger every month. How do you test the Linux Kernel? Major Hayden from Red Hat joins us to discuss their efforts to automate Kernel bug hunting.

I Spy With My Little Pi | LINUX Unplugged 313

6 August 2019

We put the Raspberry Pi 4 to the desktop test, and try it as our daily driver.

What Modern Linux Looks Like | LINUX Unplugged 312

30 July 2019

Manjaro takes significant steps to stand out, and the shared problem major distributions are trying to solve, and why it will shape the future of Linux.

32 Hours of Outrage | LINUX Unplugged 311

23 July 2019

Keynote presenter from Texas LinuxFest and established industry expert Thomas Cameron joins us to discuss the end of the distro wars, the future of Linux jobs, his personal take on IBM's acquisition of Red Hat, some really great Linux job tips, and much more.

All Roads Lead to Linux | LINUX Unplugged 310

16 July 2019

What’s surprised us, what we got wrong, right, and what the biggest game changers have been in 2019 so far.

The Future is Open | LINUX Unplugged 309

9 July 2019

Open Source has taken over the world, as IBM's purchase of Red Hat closes. We reflect on this historic moment.

The One About GPU Passthrough | LINUX Unplugged 308

2 July 2019

Our crew walks you through their PCI Passthrough setups that let them run Windows, macOS, and distro-hop all from one Linux machine.

What's your NextCloud? | LINUX Unplugged 307

25 June 2019

Go full self-hosted with our team’s tips, and we share our setups from simple to complex.

Flipping FreeNAS for Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 306

18 June 2019

We attempt something you never should, we live flip our FreeNAS ZFS install to a Fedora server.

Resilience Is Futile | LINUX Unplugged 305

11 June 2019

Is Resilient Linux truly an indestructible distro? Or is this our toughest distro challenge yet?

Losing My Religion | LINUX Unplugged 304

4 June 2019

Adopting a distro like it’s a religion is stupid. That’s one of many hard lessons we take away from Texas Linux Fest this week; we’ll share some of the best.

Stateless and Dateless | LINUX Unplugged 303

28 May 2019

We visit Intel to figure out what Clear Linux is all about and explain a few tricks that make it unique.

Peak Red Hat | LINUX Unplugged 301

14 May 2019

We scale the Red Hat Summit and come back with a few stories to share.

Ultimate Fedora Test | LINUX Unplugged 300

7 May 2019

Is Fedora 30 the peak release of this distribution? We put it through the ultimate test, live on the air, and put everything on the line.

Shame as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 299

30 April 2019

Fresh back from LinuxFest Northwest we share a few of our favorite stories and memories.

Blame Joe | LINUX Unplugged 298

23 April 2019

This week we discover the good word of Xfce and admit Joe was right all along. And share our tips for making Xfce more modern.

Release the Dingo | LINUX Unplugged 297

16 April 2019

Ubuntu's new release is here, and this one might be one of the most important in a while. But is it worth upgrading from an LTS? We review and debate just that.

Defining Desktop Linux | LINUX Unplugged 296

9 April 2019

The way we’ve been thinking about Desktop Linux is all wrong. We start by defining Desktop Linux, and where it might be going in the future.

Stay and Compile a While | LINUX Unplugged 295

2 April 2019

Is there really any advantage to building your software vs installing the package? We discuss when and why you might want to consider building it yourself.

Tainted Love | LINUX Unplugged 294

26 March 2019

Why we sometimes go too far with our Linux advocacy, and a few humble strategies to switch people to Linux.

Netflix's Gift to Linux | LINUX Unplugged 293

19 March 2019

Developers at Netflix are creating the next set of super powers for Linux, we'll get the details straight from the source.

Cheese on the SCaLE | LINUX Unplugged 292

12 March 2019

A new voice joins the show, and we share stories from our recent adventures at SCaLE 17x.

Dirty Home Directories | LINUX Unplugged 291

5 March 2019

We reveal all and look at the mess that is our home directories. How we keep them clean, back them up, and organize our most important files.

Proper Pi Pedigree | LINUX Unplugged 290

26 February 2019

We head to the Raspberry Pi corner and pick the very best open source home automation system.

The Meat Factor | LINUX Unplugged 289

19 February 2019

Will there ever be another "big" Linux distro, or has that time passed?

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Repo | LINUX Unplugged 288

12 February 2019

The hype around a new security flaw hits new levels. Fedora has a bunch of news, and we discover what's new in the latest Plasma release.

Clean up After Yourself | LINUX Unplugged 287

5 February 2019

Why FOSDEM might be the quintessential community event, and our thoughts after playing with Pi-Hole.

Ell is for Linux | LINUX Unplugged 286

29 January 2019

We're playing Robin Hood with the content, and a new member of our team joins to tell you all about it.

Pain the APT | LINUX Unplugged 285

22 January 2019

An embarrassing vulnerability has been found in the apt package manager, we’ll break it all down. Plus Alessandro Castellani tells us about his plans to build a professional design tool for Linux.

Free as in Get Out | LINUX Unplugged 284

15 January 2019

ZFS on Linux is becoming the official upstream project of all major ZFS implementations, even the BSDs. But recent kernel changes prevent ZFS from even building on Linux. Neal Gompa joins us to discuss why it all matters.

The Premiere Shell | LINUX Unplugged 283

8 January 2019

Joe joins Wes to discuss the state of Adobe's Creative Cloud on Linux and why the Fish shell might be your favorite new tool.

Wishing Upon a Kernel | LINUX Unplugged 282

2 January 2019

We start off the new year with our hopes and dreams for Linux and open source in 2019 and beyond.

2019 Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 281

26 December 2018

We get serious and bring in a special referee to help us lock in our Linux predictions for 2019.

Handmade Desktop Linux | LINUX Unplugged 280

17 December 2018

We’re just back from touring System76’s new factory, and getting the inside scoop on how they build their Thelio desktop. This is our story about walking in as skeptics, and walking out as believers.

WireGuardians of the Galaxy | LINUX Unplugged 279

11 December 2018

We have a WireGuard success story to share, and it's probably not what you're expecting.

Shell in a Handbasket | LINUX Unplugged 278

4 December 2018

We chat with a developer who's gotten Linux running on iOS devices, do a deep dive into Clear Linux, and discuss Xubuntu ending 32bit support.

Skipping Fedora 31 | LINUX Unplugged 277

27 November 2018

Fedora might take a year off, to focus on it self. Project Lead and Council Chair Matthew Miller joins us to explain this major proposal.

Very Long Term Support | LINUX Unplugged 276

20 November 2018

Android and Ubuntu are working exceptionally hard to create longer support cycles. We’ll highlight the work that makes this possible, and what’s motivating these two different projects to strive for Very Long Term Support.

Year of the Relevant Desktop | LINUX Unplugged 275

13 November 2018

Christian F.K. Schaller from Red Hat joins us to discuss seamless Linux upgrades, replacing PulseAudio, some of the recent desktop Projects Red Hat’s been working on... And the value they get from them.

Open Source by Default | LINUX Unplugged 274

6 November 2018

Have the revolutionaries won the war against proprietary software? That’s the argument being made. And we argue, what else did you expect?

International Hat Machines | LINUX Unplugged 273

30 October 2018

We speculate about a future where IBM owns Red Hat, and review the latest Fedora 29 release that promises a new game changing feature.

Prepare for Pipewire | LINUX Unplugged 272

23 October 2018

The lead developer of PipeWire Wim Taymans joins us to discuss Linux’s multimedia past, and its exciting future. They promise to greatly improve handling of audio and video under Linux.

Juno Jubilation | LINUX Unplugged 271

16 October 2018

elementary OS’ latest and greatest released today, and we talk with Dan and Cassidy from the project about their biggest release yet.

Stratis Pulls it All Together | LINUX Unplugged 270

9 October 2018

Red Hat developer Andy Grover joins us to discuss Stratis Storage, an alternative to ZFS on Linux and its recent milestone.

Alternate Desktop Universe | LINUX Unplugged 269

2 October 2018

What if desktop computing went a very different direction in the late 90s? Deeply multithreaded from the start, fast, intuitive, and extremely stable. This is the world of Haiku, and we go for a visit.

Elementary, My Dear Plasma | LINUX Unplugged 268

25 September 2018

We chat with Nate Graham who’s pushing to make Plasma the best desktop on the planet. We discuss his contributions to this effort, and others.

People Patches | LINUX Unplugged 267

19 September 2018

Linus takes a break and the Linux kernel adopts a new Code of Conduct. We work through these major watershed moments, and discuss what it means for the community.

From Jupiter to Beyond | LINUX Unplugged 266

11 September 2018

We announce our big news, Jupiter Broadcasting is joining Linux Academy and what we have planned for the future is huge!

Privacy Priorities | LINUX Unplugged 265

4 September 2018

Intel has disappointed the kernel community with its latest security disclosures but there’s still hope for a better future. That’s more than can be said for the state of privacy on Android, so we discuss some alternatives.

Proton, Electron for Games! | LINUX Unplugged 264

28 August 2018

Steam Play rocks the Linux world as it promises new levels of compatibility with AAA Windows games. But the story of how Valve is doing it might be just as fascinating.

Updates from the Source | LINUX Unplugged 263

21 August 2018

Docker controversy is brewing, but it's probably not what you think. We get around of community updates directly from the source, and why Debian an Intel are playing the game of he said, she said.

Tribes of Init | LINUX Unplugged 262

14 August 2018

The FreeBSD community shares the hard lessons learned from systemd, we play some great clips from a recent event.

GNOME, GNOME on the Range | LINUX Unplugged 261

7 August 2018

GNOME is discussing big changes, Elementary OS has big news, and a big bug has been found in Linux.

Thinkpad as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 260

31 July 2018

We get an update from Dell’s Barton George on their Linux initiative Sputnik, cover some important community news, and the uncomfortable questions raised by Krita’s new financial boost.

Proprietary Action News | LINUX Unplugged 259

25 July 2018

Another potential desktop Linux app is scared away by an aggressive free software community, and we struggle to find the balance between our moral ideals, and getting work done.

The Future of Retro | LINUX Unplugged 258

18 July 2018

Atari has released details about its upcoming Linux powered console, some of us are sold… And some of us are rather skeptical.

Security Amateur Hour | LINUX Unplugged 257

11 July 2018

We reflect on recent FOSS security screw ups and ponder a solution powered by community.

Don’t Link to This | LINUX Unplugged 254

20 June 2018

Free Software projects concerned about Article 13 are claiming it could destroy free software as we know it. We debate this controversial copyright law about to be voted on in the EU.

Personalities Happen | LINUX Unplugged 253

13 June 2018

There is trouble at CopperheadOS, Plasma has a shiny new release, and we share the story of how Linux has powered the curiosity rover for 17 years.

Github Hubbub | LINUX Unplugged 252

6 June 2018

Microsoft has purchased GitHub, sending shock-waves through the free software community. We discuss the bidding war that took place, and it leaves us questioning what the future of Electron might be.

The Qt and the Ugly | LINUX Unplugged 251

30 May 2018

After we make ourselves at Gnome, we look at some future open source goodies coming your way, look at how Canonical’s upstream pitch, and get excited about the next great Linux filesystem hope.

Only The Best | LINUX Unplugged 250

23 May 2018

What is the best laptop for Linux in 2018? How about the best Evernote killer, and production setup? We cover the best of the best this week.

Home Grown FUD | LINUX Unplugged 249

15 May 2018

The Linux community is eating its own this week, as attention seeking plucky YouTuber’s trade on free software’s good name for clicks. We learn the real story behind some of the Internet’s recent free software freak-out.

Contain All The Things | LINUX Unplugged 248

9 May 2018

Chrome OS is officially getting full-fledged Linux apps, and we ponder if this is truly a win for Linux.

Year of the Linux Desktop 😎 | LINUX Unplugged 247

1 May 2018

Ubuntu and Fedora have new releases, and our early impressions are great. We’ll share the features that we think make these distros some of the best Linux desktop releases ever.

The Bionic Bet | LINUX Unplugged 246

24 April 2018

We get the inside scope from the Ubuntu flavors prepping for the 18.04 release, and then we finally make good on a long running threat.

Microsoft of Things | LINUX Unplugged 245

17 April 2018

Azure Sphere is Microsoft making silicon as a service with Linux at its core. We’ve chatted with the folks behind Azure Sphere and breakdown this huge announcement.

Plasma Predicament | LINUX Unplugged 244

10 April 2018

We have some Plasma problems this week, but we’re still putting it into production in our most ambitious event yet.

The Stallman Directive | LINUX Unplugged 243

3 April 2018

Richard Stallman has some practical steps society could take to roll back the rampant and expanding invasion of our privacy.

Debian on the Fly | LINUX Unplugged 242

27 March 2018

A new version of Slax is out this week, and they might just be onto something really unique. We take this Debian powered, Fluxbox running, net bootin distro for a test drive.

Snitching on SCaLE | LINUX Unplugged 241

20 March 2018

We’re playing just one interview from SCaLE this year, tons of community news, and two handy app picks.

Why This Theme Won’t Work | LINUX Unplugged 240

14 March 2018

This week Noah fills in for Chris while he's on his return journey from SCaLE! The guys get down deep on a variety of topics from screen sharing in Plasma under Wayland to the status of the GTK 'CommuniTheme' for ubuntu 18.04 and more!

Selling Out for Open Source | LINUX Unplugged 239

6 March 2018

We chip away at a larger meta topic this week, but before we get there we share a batch of community news, live technical feats & a random post show.

It's All Wimpy's Fault | LINUX Unplugged 238

27 February 2018

Linux apps are coming to ChromeOS via containers, Fedora is going for better battery life & what is going on with Xfce? Plus Ubuntu MATE’s cool new tick & we take a look at crankshaft: raspberry pi + android auto + free software + love.

One Ping Only | LINUX Unplugged 237

20 February 2018

Canonical’s Ubuntu desktop head and their VP of Product Development join us to chat about the new data collection system they want in Ubuntu 18.04 & Cassidy from System76 and Elementary OS join us to talk about efforts to turn drive encryption on & more!

Microsoft’s Big Secret | LINUX Unplugged 236

13 February 2018

Chris goes to Microsoft & gets the inside scoop on the situation Microsoft finds themselves in with Windows & why they’ve been releasing more code as open source. Plus we wrap up the Plasma Desktop challenge, Daniel Foré joins to talk Elemetary & more!

Atomic Neon Kool-Aid | LINUX Unplugged 235

6 February 2018

We’re joined by two Project Atomic members from Red Hat to learn what it’s all about, how Fedora Atomic Workstation works & the problems it solves. Plus we launch the biggest Linux challenge in the history of this show & it’s going to have ramifications.

Behind Canonical’s Curtain | LINUX Unplugged 234

31 January 2018

How does a SNAP really get created & why would companies like Microsoft, JetBrains & Plex want to be involved? Plus the major concerns about the future of Gnome, the Client Side Decoration debate & how Wayland is putting pressure on all the things.

Living Inside the Shell | LINUX Unplugged 233

23 January 2018

Everyone’s Linux desktop is getting better this week, well… Almost everyone. Plus why Linux users should be using Firefox, some Gnome and MATE news, communIty, why the Linux desktop isn't seeing as many native apps these days & more!

The Secret to Future Linux Success | LINUX Unplugged 232

16 January 2018

A big week of community updates, events & news, including great news for Plasma Desktop users, MATE users & Wayland fans. Then Barton George from Dell joins us to discuss the new XPS 13’s shipping Ubuntu, where Linux could see its next big success & more!

Most Expensive Linux Distro Ever | LINUX Unplugged 231

9 January 2018

We slay the Gentoo challenge monster & give you our first take of the most expensive Linux distro we’ve ever tried. What does nearly $100 of Linux get you? We find out! Plus tons of community news, the perfect Linux workstation coming soon & more!

Invest In Popcorn | LINUX Unplugged 230

2 January 2018

Wes & the Beard kick Chris out to share their top tips for starting 2018 out right, plus a holiday surprise from Linux Journal, a new device for Google’s Fuchsia & an unfortunate new flaw in a processor near you.

Taste of Linux 2017 | LINUX Unplugged 229

26 December 2017

We break from the unformat of the show for a special holiday chat about the top moments in the world of Linux this year that impacted us the most.

rm -rf 2017 | LINUX Unplugged 228

19 December 2017

We debate the best distros of 2017, get into some community news, and a bcachefs and Gentoo challenge update & also learn a bit about Canonical’s new Multipass project. Plus a few Linux commands that are guaranteed to destroy your install.

Peer Pressure | LINUX Unplugged 227

14 December 2017

It’s time to replace Patreon, YouTube, Twitter/Facebook & other centralized platforms of the web. But can open source answer the call? This week we look at a few projects that could replace today’s information silos if Linux users just step up & more!

Bitcoin for Linux Users | LINUX Unplugged 226

5 December 2017

Why Bitcoin is the next Linux, the Gentoo Challenge is in full swing, and we catch you up on the latest community news, a throwback app pick & more!

Hacking the Community | LINUX Unplugged 225

29 November 2017

Red Hat, Amazon, Facebook, Google, IBM, and others come together to push common sense GPL enforcement & a whole batch of community news. Plus we call out the Register, DRM’s dirty little secret & how Linux users can make a difference.

No Escape from Google | LINUX Unplugged 224

22 November 2017

Google gets caught red handed and goodies in the new Linux kernel. But the meat of the show is Lynis a tool to audit your Linux box, create reports & teach you how to better secure your system. Plus the groundwork for the Gentoo Challenge & more!

Fedora’s New Trick | LINUX Unplugged 223

15 November 2017

A new version of Fedora hits the web and we share our thoughts & chat with a member of the project, Noah joins us & we’re all excited about Firefox quantum. Plus Gnome 4’s ambitious goals, a new Linux Kernel that really matters, OpenShot woes & more!

A Community Divided | LINUX Unplugged 222

7 November 2017

Community news & app picks this week before we get into a bizarre story that could rip up parts of the open source community. Plus Elementary OS’s secret weapon to get more native apps, our tips for great High-DPI under Linux & some Enlightenment love.

Ubuntu A-Team | LINUX Unplugged 221

31 October 2017

Two of Ubuntu’s top contributors join us to chat about the 17.10 release, working upstream with Gnome, the future of SNAPS in Ubuntu & goals for 18.04. Plus Flatpak gets mature & the Linux Foundation is working on open source AI, Kodi problems & more!

Remotely Useful | LINUX Unplugged 220

24 October 2017

An easy solution to get high performance remote Linux desktop, how to interact with an open source project or community & looking back at some of Fedora’s recent accomplishments. Plus Canonical is on the path to an IPO, pirates embrace Flatpack & more!

Ubuntu’s New Era | LINUX Unplugged 219

17 October 2017

We review Ubuntu 17.10 & discuss some of the major achievements this release represents. Plus we break down an important Linux kernel news story, get updates from the community & more!

The Purism Redemption | LINUX Unplugged 218

11 October 2017

We review Purism’s Librem 15, the high performance 15.6″ laptop built for Linux with physical radio kill switches. Plus the snap coming to a desktop near you, we report back from SeaGL & discuss some future changes to your humble weekly Linux talk show.

That One Time, At Ubuntu Camp | LINUX Unplugged 217

3 October 2017

How does Ubuntu get built? Chris is back from the Ubuntu Rally in NYC and has a full report, some interviews & stories to share. Plus Jos Poortvliet & Frank Karlitschek join us to talk about NextCloud’s new End-to-end Encryption.

Open Source Is Hard | LINUX Unplugged 216

26 September 2017

It’s Wes & the Beard this week as we cover tons of stories. TopIcons is officially unmaintained, KDE launches the XFree kwin project in an attempt to get rid of XWayland, Synergy goes closed source, Microsoft & Canonical build a custom linux kernel & more

Pulse of PipeWire | LINUX Unplugged 215

19 September 2017

A game changing project for Linux multimedia has been officially announced today, so we chat with the brilliance behind PipeWire, Wim Taymans. Plus community news of the week & why the rapid decline of the “open source media” matters more than ever.

Hacking Devices with Kali Linux | LINUX Unplugged 214

12 September 2017

Audit your network with a couple of easy commands on Kali Linux. Chris decides to blow off a little steam by attacking his IoT devices, Wes has the scope on Equifax blaming open source & the Beard just saved the show. It’s a really packed episode!

Gnome Does it Again | LINUX Unplugged 213

5 September 2017

Gnome is about to solve one of our biggest Wayland’s concerns, but we're worried about the future. Plus we chat with Wimpy about the Ubuntu Rally in NYC & more!

The Free Phone Nightmare | LINUX Unplugged 212

29 August 2017

We reflect on the communities appetites for another GNU/Linux phone fundraiser & pontificate if the Librem 5 might be our last hope. Plus a live unboxing of some new shiny surprise hardware. We also cover additional options for offsite backup & more!

Forks Done Right | LINUX Unplugged 211

22 August 2017

We get fired up about the bigger message behind Ubuntu’s new fork, debate Mozilla’s plans to collect data on Firefox users & come up with solutions for Linux users fleeing from CrashPlan. Plus a geeky project so cool it might consume your life & more!

Total Solus Eclipse | LINUX Unplugged 210

15 August 2017

A new version of Solus is out and Ikey joins us to chat about whats new, building in Snap support & more. Wimpy sets us straight about confinement & we have some follow up on Slackware. Plus some great app picks, community news, Gnome’s birthday & more!

LILO and Slack(ware) | LINUX Unplugged 209

8 August 2017

We conclude our Slackware challenge & share the lessons and results. Plus why you really need to give Firefox another try, easy sandboxing of any Linux app, GTK4’s blockers, the official anti-systemd resource... And we announce another meetup!

The Stallman Line | LINUX Unplugged 208

1 August 2017

We get philosophical about open source’s most modern problem & debate where we draw our own personal “Stallman Line”. Plus a we discuss today’s big Bitcoin fork, Mozilla’s new Firefox experiments, Krita’s woes, Gnome’s moves & the Slackware Challenge.

Return Of The Distrohopper | LINUX Unplugged 207

25 July 2017

We get down to distros in today’s episode. Distro news, modular distros, some reviews & major new developments. Plus Chris talks about leaving Arch and returning to his distro-hopping roots & the major news that broke today.

Beardy McBeardface | LINUX Unplugged 206

18 July 2017

Wes, in true TechSNAP style, highlights a few complicated ideas explained well, then it's on to updates from a few of our favorite projects, including some exciting news for WireGuard & a great collection of new stuff from around the internet & more!

A Fitting Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 205

11 July 2017

Fedora 26 is here & so is Matthew Miller to chat about the new release, big future projects, important changes to Rawhide & openSUSE’s openQA. Plus our hands on experience with the new release, the ultimate upgrade test results & more!

Awkward Distro Puberty | LINUX Unplugged 204

4 July 2017

TUXEDO Computers & System76 have announced their own Linux distros, plus OutlawCountry, BFQ scheduler, XDA Forum is going to give Phoronix competition & more!

MATEs Wayland MIR-acle | LINUX Unplugged 203

27 June 2017

Ubuntu’s skunkworks project, Mir, might be back with a vengeance to save the Linux desktop. Or at least prove quite useful for MATE. Plus one of the most well built Linux PC’s ever tested, the Dell Precision 5720 with Ubuntu gets tested in the lab.

Halls of Endless Linux | LINUX Unplugged 202

20 June 2017

Michael Hall from Endless joins us to discuss his new role, Endless’ involvement with Gnome & the unique approach of EndlessOS. Plus Fedora shares some future plans & we try to grok casync, Lennart Poettering’s project for distributing file system images.

Turbo Mode Ikey | LINUX Unplugged 201

13 June 2017

Desktop Linux is about to get a lot more competitive, one of its recent biggest disruptors is going full time. Plus A dive into Fedora 26 beta, the security of Cockpit, Ubuntu Gnome survey results & opening some Windows gaming tech to all of us.

Gnome in the Shell | LINUX Unplugged 200

6 June 2017

Alook at the next release of Gnome 3, special features we’re looking forward to & new extensions that make Gnome even better. Then Google’s solution to old Linux kernel’s in Android, differences between Chrome & Chromium, a Plasma desktop feature & more!

No Samba No Cry | LINUX Unplugged 199

30 May 2017

Why the big Samba vulnerability is no WannaCry, Wimpy gives us his take on e-gpus under Linux, our first take on Plasma 5.10 & a tool that will finally get you to use Docker!

Magic Device Cloud | LINUX Unplugged 198

23 May 2017

NextCloud 12 is out & Jos joins us to chat about the highlights, Marius Quabeck joins us to discuss Magic Device Tool’s secrets. Plus we cover a bunch of project updates & more!

That New User Smell | LINUX Unplugged 197

16 May 2017

We review System76’s Galago Pro, have a crisis of faith about the future of desktop Linux, get completely blown away by our community, help you BASH better & more!

Orange is the new Red (Hat) | LINUX Unplugged 196

9 May 2017

Canonical is going for the IPO & that means some big changes. In a recent interview Mark Shuttleworth gives us a hint at the new purpose of the Ubuntu desktop. Plus Thunderbird’s future is uncertain, we get our hands on System76’s Galago Pro & more!

Rub a Dub Grub | LINUX Unplugged 195

3 May 2017

Big improvements are coming to a grub near you, Wes has a batch of really useful new open source projects & we consider the “threat” posed by Windows 10 S. Plus the dirty secret about Linux’s battery life, some of our LinuxFest Northwest plans & more!

Internet of Troubles | LINUX Unplugged 194

25 April 2017

Linux Foundation thinks they have the solution to the Internet of Terrible & they might actually be right. We’ll share the exclusive interview that has us excited for the future. Plus the bad, horrible, no good week that Docker had & more!

Ubuntu's Bare Gnome | LINUX Unplugged 193

18 April 2017

Community efforts to port Unity 8 or recreate the Unity 7 desktop are popping up all over. Plus why Ubuntu Gnome left us feeling underwhelmed. Then, Ikey stops by to tell us about Solus Gnome edition, other new things coming from the project & more!

Home Sweet Gnome | LINUX Unplugged 192

12 April 2017

OpenELEC’s latest release, Snaps on Fedora, plus Wes’ Picks, Pinterest’s support for Open Source & the use of Slack for OSS projects. Then we have a wide-ranging discussion about Ubuntu’s big desktop change, what it means for the Desktop, Vendors & you!

What’s a Distro? | LINUX Unplugged 191

4 April 2017

Joe Ressington of Late Night Linux joins Wes to discuss just what makes a “Proper” distribution, the latest news about Libreboot & the FSF Plus containers explained in pictures, Fedora has the desktop for Hacker News & Android is king of the internet.

Boot Free or Die Tryin’ | LINUX Unplugged 190

28 March 2017

We dig deep into the LibreBoot project, how the Intel ME problem impacts open source & limits badass free laptops. Then we spend Wes’ money and shop for his next perfect Linux rig. Plus we discuss the big changeup at FreeNAS & more!

Das Boot Manager | LINUX Unplugged 189

21 March 2017

Bulletproof Linux Kernel upgrades might be near, Kodi gets a real Netflix Plugin & the dirty, stinky, no good, obvious, elephant in the room around desktop Linux. Plus why Bcachefs might be Linux’s next hit filesystem, Mozilla's Obsidian & more!

Celebrating Linux on Pi Day | LINUX Unplugged 188

14 March 2017

We celebrate Pi Day by loading Mycroft & Alexa onto a Raspberry Pi 3, look at the actual use cases for VR & AR under Linux today, flash back to Linux in the 90s & update on our favorite projects.

CIA's Dank Trojans | LINUX Unplugged 187

7 March 2017

It’s the year of the CIA linux desktop, Popey & Wimpy share their Mobile World Congress adventures & Bryan joins us to discuss the last Linux Sucks talk ever. Plus we chat with Gnome at SCALE, take a look at Endless OS & ponder the Litebook.

AWS Loses Its ShIOT | LINUX Unplugged 186

28 February 2017

The worst smart device hack we’ve ever heard of, dreams of the Pi Zero W, the AWS outage that savaged the Internet of Things & more!

Plasma Injection | LINUX Unplugged 185

21 February 2017

Austrian schools are switching, Wes is trying & Chris is reviewing Plasma. Why we keep talking about it & what’s really bugging us about it. Plus the 7-Inch Ubuntu Laptop might be legit & Linus reflects on what he really hates after 25 years of Linux.

Chilling with Kylin | LINUX Unplugged 184

14 February 2017

A surprising new desktop environment, the latest on cross-distro snappy support & how to get the most out of Android without Play Services. Plus a script to take over a running server and replacement it with FreeBSD, a fresh take on VPNs & more!

Niche Distros Need Not Apply | LINUX Unplugged 183

7 February 2017

Is software ever really finished? Should we avoid boutique or niche Linux distros? We have a spirited discussion & attempt to finally answer those questions. We also chat about what's new in Kodi 17, why open source on our TV’s is critical & more!

Death by Download | LINUX Unplugged 182

31 January 2017

Remotely bricking Android devices, the new Plasma is looking great, first hands on with the new XPS 13 Sputnik, more btrfs woes & hacking Popey’s system. Plus Kernel.org’s big change, building your own local Steam repository & more!

A Brisk MATE for Solus | LINUX Unplugged 181

24 January 2017

It’s a huge show with a bonanza of updates, big future plans & cross project collaboration. Michael Hall from Canonical join us to discuss UbunCon, SCALE15x plans & much more!

The Theory of Liri | LINUX Unplugged 180

17 January 2017

We take a look at a material design influenced distribution, the FSF’s new high priority list & much more this week!

Project Sputnik Interview | LINUX Unplugged 179

10 January 2017

Project Sputnik’s Barton George joins us to discuss the new Dell hardware running Linux & the history of the Sputnik project. Plus the KillDisk hype is high, The Pi’s PIXEL is taking on MATE, another Mac dev switches to Linux & more!

Big Sister is Watching | LINUX Unplugged 178

3 January 2017

Robots take over the show while we go around the table & get our 2017 predictions in for Linux. Plus updates from projects we love & the great Mac migration continues!

The Many Faces of Linux | LINUX Unplugged 177

27 December 2016

While the guys are hibernating over this holiday week, We look back on some of the most interesting topics the virtual LUG covered this year. Everything from snap packages & ubuntu reviews to LXD & Arch MacBook installs, plus a whole lot more!

Shell-Shocked 2016 | LINUX Unplugged 176

20 December 2016

We review the very worst moments in Linux during 2016, look ahead to what might be big in 2017 and toss out the rules for our last live episode of the year!

Best of MATEs | LINUX Unplugged 175

13 December 2016

We get the inside scoop about some fantastic collaboration happening between three Linux distributions that are supposedly big competitors. Plus Google’s response to Ubuntu Core & the big NextCloud news!

Mesh of Thoughts | LINUX Unplugged 174

6 December 2016

We ponder the implications of Fedora possibly going rolling & LTS, get schooled by the mumble room about the state of linux on the Pi & debate about mesh networking. Plus we talk about Clonezilla, one of our favorite backup tools & more!

Upgrade vs Nuke 'n Pave | LINUX Unplugged 173

30 November 2016

After a slew of open source updates we contrast upgrades vs fresh install, get an update on the state of snaps & get geeky about performance monitoring our Linux rigs. Plus the fake VLC story, a live install of Plasma Desktop & more!

It's Not X, It's Wayland | LINUX Unplugged 172

22 November 2016

Fedora 25 is out & Matthew Miller joins us to chat about what’s new. Plus Wimpy & Popey are back from UbuCon and share their experience & Solus OS founder Ikey Doherty joins us to discuss benchmarking the “feel” of the Linux desktop & much more!

Uncontained Human Error | LINUX Unplugged 171

15 November 2016

This week we take a deep dive into the IOT & the Cloud. Noah isn’t quite dead yet as he gives us an earful on the future of MacOS. Plus our thoughts on Signal, Telegram, Wire, IRC & more!

Nano Users Unite | LINUX Unplugged 170

9 November 2016

Nano users come out of the closet, we demystify NFS a bit & discuss the top 5 commands new Linux users should learn. Plus a NUC killer with a GPU, new Cinnamon & more!

Apple's Out Of Touch Bar | LINUX Unplugged 169

1 November 2016

Swaths of Apple users are trying out Linux for the first time this week, with varying results. We discuss why & how it's going. Then, we play some great clips by long time Kernel guru GregKH, dream about a future Linux living room & more!

Linux Shadow Force | LINUX Unplugged 168

25 October 2016

We get the inside scoop on what happens when Canonical gets a bunch of employees & community members in the same room, discuss the cool open hardware project Chris just ordered for the studio & update you on the big community highlights of the week!

Livepatch Bait & Switch | LINUX Unplugged 167

18 October 2016

Canonical may have the best take on live patching. VeraCrypt’s audit results are out & KDE shares their long term plans for the Plasma Desktop. Then we bust some Linux FUD and misconceptions & ponder the role of Free Software in a world that doesn't care

Linux Winter Developments | LINUX Unplugged 166

11 October 2016

Serendipity this week as a beautiful theme reveals itself throughout the episode. Plus we get updates from some of our favorite projects, discuss the historic shift happening in Linux desktop & wrap it all up with some macOS shade.

In OpenDaylight | LINUX Unplugged 165

4 October 2016

We connect with the communities & hardware projects using Software Defined Networking, update you on some of our favorite open source projects, share some anecdotes from a recent trip & update you on our trails with OpenMediaVault.

Dial Up Linux | LINUX Unplugged 164

28 September 2016

In this special edition of Unplugged we do away with the traditional format & take calls LIVE on the air for free. Some say the advice is worth what you pay for it!

Games of Linux Future | LINUX Unplugged 163

20 September 2016

We towards the future of Gnome & KDE, The Linux Gamer joins to discuss creating his content on Linux, game releases he’s looking forward to & answer questions from our virtual LUG. Plus we gush about Canonical hiring Wimpy & much more!

Linux Flying High | LINUX Unplugged 162

13 September 2016

Ubuntu powered drones that double as a desktop PC, tweaking your Linux desktop vs polish & coreboot’s efforts to bypass Intel ME. Plus our we update you on some OSS projects, the MySQL 0-day, why we're excited about the crazy USB/IP Project & more!

A Real Pain in the Flash | LINUX Unplugged 161

6 September 2016

Wayland by default may finally be nigh & we share what we’re looking forward to the most about Wayland powered desktops. The ext4 bug that bit Wimpy, Adobe Flash comes crawling back to Linux & our quick review of a well put together Plasma Desktop distro.

Binary Decisions | LINUX Unplugged 160

30 August 2016

W take a look around at some of the niftier tricks systemd is pulling off, some of the quirky bugs & quickly touch on some myths around the binary log format. Plus Wimpy gets Ubuntu Touch on an Android Meizu Pro 5, the SteamOS problem & much more!

All Wimpy's Vault! | LINUX Unplugged 159

23 August 2016

We become masters of our own files this week, chat with the ElementaryOS project about inspiring development & rolling our own file sync solution. Plus a quick look at the new Android N & why now might be the ideal time to switch to a Linux based phone OS

Happy Birthday Debian | LINUX Unplugged 158

16 August 2016

We throw a birthday party for Debian & the awkward moment that might be near. Plus Ryan Sipes stops by to give us a post Mycroft update, we dream of a bcachefs future, challenge Wes to get Linux fully working on a MacBook & lots of updates!

SSH: Heaven or Shell | LINUX Unplugged 157

9 August 2016

Our favorite tricks & hacks for SSH, debunking the Linux botnet rampage myth & the new challenges Solus is taking on. Plus Ubuntu MATE on the BQ Tablet, benchmarking Ubuntu on Windows & our quick takes on using Zim Wiki and TagSpaces to manage your notes.

Your Media Just Got Served | LINUX Unplugged 156

2 August 2016

Take advantage of the Chromecast without Google, extend Kodi with awesome new backends & cast media around your network with free Linux tools. Plus the FCC forcing TP-Link to support open source firmwares, reverse tethering for Android & a lot more!

Snappy Collaboration | LINUX Unplugged 155

26 July 2016

We dive right in when Martin aka Wimpy returns from the Snappy Sprint & shares his experience from his recent trip. Wes ask our Virtual LUG to sound off on the projects they’d audit if given the means & why, the Starbound server challenge & more!

Pragmatic Idealism | LINUX Unplugged 154

19 July 2016

Do you use desktop Linux for idealistic or practical reasons? Plus Chris’s new VPN solution & the hosted vs self hosted debate. Plus Canonical’s smart move to push Snap packages, updates from our favorite projects, the disturbing news about Chrome & more!

One NAT to Rule Them | LINUX Unplugged 153

12 July 2016

Chris discovers he’s being snooped on by his ISP & Is Linux Mint 18 really the best Linux distro every? Plus our chat with a Matrix.org developer, Solus goes rolling, Unity on Windows & building a long-term financially sustainable open source product.

To .NET or to .NOT? | LINUX Unplugged 152

5 July 2016

Noah joins Wes for the second time this week to talk with the mumble room. We cover package management for Bash, Nvidia putting GPUs in your containers, surprising things about open source at Comcast & discuss just what "Microsoft ♥ Linux" really means.

Universal Divide | LINUX Unplugged 151

28 June 2016

We go hands on with Linux Mint 18, then discuss the latest batch of desktop killers & Wimpy’s new rig. Plus what makes Mattermost really great, a new new universal package format, the confusing things Red Hat says & we get to know WireGuard!

War of the Packages | LINUX Unplugged 150

21 June 2016

We have a spirited discussion from both sides of the universal packaging issue, take a quick look at maru OS that turns a Nexus phone into your desktop, get the inside scoop on the recent Mycroft update & the new Solus release. Plus much more!

Snaps are Go! | LINUX Unplugged 149

14 June 2016

Canonical drops a bombshell by making snap packages available for many Linux distros, Nextcloud has some serious momentum, Samsung is rumored to drop Android in favor of Tizen across all devices & Wes kicks the tires of elementary OS’ new Beta of Loki.

Mind on my Cloud & Cloud on my Mind | LINUX Unplugged 148

7 June 2016

Great open source project achievements, we discuss the slippery slope that online services represent to Linux users. Plus we get all big picture, what can be learned from ownCloud’s recent troubles, what we conclude by reading between the lines & more!

The Talking Gnome | LINUX Unplugged 147

31 May 2016

Open Source artificial intelligence in all the things? Ryan from Mycroft joins us to update us on their recent hard work. Is YubiKey going to hell in a handbasket? The latest from openSUSE, our first impressions of Remix OS & more!

Snap, Flaps & Package Drops | LINUX Unplugged 146

24 May 2016

Package once, run anywhere. But are we finally about to nail it? Plus why you're going to want to wait on that systemd upgrade, funding projects with a rocky past, the big thing about Mycroft no one is talking about & we try out Mycroft on the desktop.

BuzzwordFS | LINUX Unplugged 145

17 May 2016

You're insecure unless you're running Greg’s Kernels. Plus openSUSE chairman Richard Brown stops by to follow up on not shipping ZFS in openSUSE And the simple thing we could all be doing to improve OSS, but maybe we’re all feeling a little entitled!

Flavorless Mint | LINUX Unplugged 144

10 May 2016

Is a new wave of tech savvy Linux users coming? Chris makes his case & why distributions like Linux Mint won’t be ready for it. Plus updates from some of our favorite projects, Linux on the PS4 & a quick look at the Fedora 24 beta.

Can't Contain Linux | LINUX Unplugged 143

3 May 2016

Your marvelous container powered future, Subsonic is going closed source, we discuss alternative options, hands on with the HTC Vive under Linux, DuckDuckGo supporting their favorite open source, the goals for Ubuntu 16.10 & much more!

Long Term Disappointment | LINUX Unplugged 142

26 April 2016

This week LTS has a new meaning as we reflect on a couple of weeks with Ubuntu 16.04 & why we’re dumping it. We pick up the mood with some exclusive LinuxFest Northwest clips, projects updates & another clip that was never meant to air.

16.04 and Shut Your Face | LINUX Unplugged 141

19 April 2016

We get a little rambunctious as we talk about Ubuntu 16.04, why not the openSUSE Build Server & the problem with Ubuntu that’s just now being solved. Plus some audio never meant for public release, first hands on with the Bq Ubuntu Tablet & more!

Blame Popey for ZFS | LINUX Unplugged 140

12 April 2016

ZFS on Ubuntu gets new prominent criticism from Richard Stallman, Leo Laporte gives Linux & reports back with some interesting insights. Then we discuss updates to XFCE, the Vive's lack of Linux support & setting up Traccar & discovering it’s limitations

Virtual Bondage | LINUX Unplugged 139

5 April 2016

We look at the state of Virtual Reality under Linux. Richard Brown from openSUSE joins us to discuss making the Plasma Desktop even better & our quick review of Apricity OS. Plus a bunch of project updates & much more!

Better than Linux | LINUX Unplugged 138

29 March 2016

Has Linux met its match? That’s the claim several outlets are making this week. We look at the new operating systems stepping into the light. The first official Ubuntu tablet goes on sale & we share our thoughts, a little BASH on Windows & a lot more!

Kool as Breeze KDE | LINUX Unplugged 137

22 March 2016

Plasma 5.6 is out & we’ll discuss. Some of our secret LFNW Linux rig build plans are revealed, why gaming on Linux is doing better than you think & live shootout of OSS Skype killers. Also oubuntuBSD, OSS GPS tracking, Nvidia’s Wayland support & more!

There's a Snap for That | LINUX Unplugged 136

15 March 2016

The future of Linux package management is here & there’s a lot of ideas on how to solve it. We discuss some of the more popular ones . Plus MATE adopting CSD, the new generation of “perfect” Linux laptops & more!

Microsoft's SeQueL to Linux | LINUX Unplugged 135

8 March 2016

Microsoft’s announces SQL server for Linux. We get a little nostalgic. Plus a look at the new OwnCloud release & updates on some of our favorite projects. Plus we take a look at Shashlik which promises to run Android apps on your Linux desktop & more!

Pi 3: The Next Generation | LINUX Unplugged 134

1 March 2016

After some updates about some of your favorite distros, we go hands on with the Raspberry Pi 3. Then we look at the AppImage project and their delivery on the download and run promise. Plus looking at a new kind of distro funding model & much more!

Apollo Has Landed | LINUX Unplugged 133

23 February 2016

Entroware’s Apollo laptop has arrived, and we share our first hands on impressions of their ultra Linux laptop, how does it compare to the Purism, and a quick chat with Entroware’s co-founder.

Librem 15 is FAN-tastic! | LINUX Unplugged 132

16 February 2016

We discuss the official release of Vulkan & why this is much bigger than you might realize. Plus Chris share’s his first hands on impressions of Purism’s Librem 15 laptop, Ubuntu Mobile, the Linux security bug you need to patch for right away & more!

Terminal Tackle Box | LINUX Unplugged 131

9 February 2016

Upgrade your terminal with Fish & the new Fishery plugin market. Then we take a look at Maru, a Debian based image for Nexus 5 devices that sounds a lot like Ubuntu Touch. Plus a quick look at a new app that combines Plex with Popcorn Time & more!

The Six Rings of Ubuntu | LINUX Unplugged 130

2 February 2016

Why Linux Mint’s X-Apps are a bigger shakeup then you might realize, bricking your laptop with a Linux command & Dell’s new Linux distro. Plus we celebrate 15 years of VLC, a quick look at Tails 2.0 & more!

Shaky Linux Foundations | LINUX Unplugged 129

26 January 2016

Has the Linux Foundation made moves to cut out the individual from having their voice heard? We discuss the latest controversy brewing & the foundations response. Plus why if you're still waiting for Wayland to ship, your doing it wrong & more!

Is that a server in your pocket? | LINUX Unplugged 128

19 January 2016

This week we dive into what the community thinks about putting a server in their pocket, show you some smart tricks with Gimp & some Windows nightmares. Plus some router chat & more!

Sorry, I don't do Windows | LINUX Unplugged 127

12 January 2016

We react to Remix OS, discuss the surprise feature in KDE 5.6 & chat with some of the folks behind SCALE 14x. Plus how to tell family and friends you're not the Geek Squad & using tech support opportunities to be an open source ambassador.

Mycroft Action Show | LINUX Unplugged 126

5 January 2016

Straight from the horse's mouth, we get updates on the code drop coming from the Mycroft project. Plus some details about our SCALE plans & NVIDIA's Linux powered CES demo. Plus Chris owns up to his 2015 predictions & more!

Slaving for Red Star OS | LINUX Unplugged 125

29 December 2015

A distribution of Linux built to survey and track speech, we go into Red Star OS. Solus hits 1.0 & we bring on some of the team to tell us about it. Plus Mozilla has a new… Distraction? We debate their merits of rumored new Firefox OS powered hardware.

Linux’s Amazing Year | LINUX Unplugged 124

22 December 2015

We look back at the big year for Linux, for our show & our virtual LUG. Some of the most interesting projects in open source were discussed first in our LUG, we look at some of the great moments & then give you our fresh take on the big events.

Mycroft and Chilli | LINUX Unplugged 123

15 December 2015

UbuCon is just around the corner & we’re joined by Ubuntu’s community manager & team, Ryan from Mycroft stops by to give us an update, a major partnership between LibreOffice & OwnCloud, cool OwnCloud hardware, some updates to major projects & more!

Thunderclouds around Thunderbird | LINUX Unplugged 122

8 December 2015

Mozilla wants to spin off Thunderbird & launch an iOS ad blocker that only works with Safari, our best solutions for syncing your Podcasts from your mobile to your Linux desktop & SpiderOak ditches Google. Plus we review the new CrossOver 15 & more!

Raspberry Pi Does What? | LINUX Unplugged 121

1 December 2015

Fedora’s DNS changes are incoming, The new mini-pc revolution is here & the Raspberry Pi Zero brings it for $5. Adobe announces the death of Flash… Kind of. Plus open source gaming just got an upgrade, GIMP has some fancy & more!

Budgie Jumping | LINUX Unplugged 120

24 November 2015

A member of the Vivaldi project joins to discuss their new release. The man behind Solus comes on to follow up on our review. GIMP turns 20 this week and we ask if it’s just time to accept that some OSS projects will never topple their competitors & more!

What’s Up Docker? | LINUX Unplugged 119

18 November 2015

Have we gone too far with Docker? We discuss. Plus why all the bad press around SteamOS might be missing the mark & our virtual LUG shares their hands on experiences with openSUSE LEAP! Plus some important follow up, a few surprises & a dead UPS!

Leaping Over Tumbleweed | LINUX Unplugged 118

10 November 2015

New versions of openSUSE leap and Fedora have hit the web. The chairmen of openSUSE joins us & we follow up on Fedora 23. Plus the big upset with Debian this week, ransomware that targets Linux systems & way more than we can fit into this description!

Does Slack MatterMost? | LINUX Unplugged 117

3 November 2015

New Desktop Environment updates grab our attention & the trend to move open source projects towards Slack has us concerned. Plus how the VW emissions issue is great for hackers, an OggCamp recap & we light a candle for Fedora 23.

What's New MATE | LINUX Unplugged 116

27 October 2015

Behind the scenes on Ubuntu MATE’s new features, why Apple’s latest court case proves Richard Stallman was right about owning your own software & there is real debate about Xiaomi's new Linux laptop. Plus the big problems facing x86 & more!

Open Production | LINUX Unplugged 115

20 October 2015

OpenStreetMap might just be one of the most important open source projects. We look at some of the amazing tools built around it. Then our tips for producing great content & podcasts under Linux, plus a live unboxing & demo of the new Steam Controller.

KDE Connect All the Things | LINUX Unplugged 114

13 October 2015

We take a look at some of the coolest technologies coming out of the Plasma desktop & finally a open source router you and your family can use. Then we share some of our favorite ncurses terminal based applications!

Kernel of Truth | LINUX Unplugged 113

6 October 2015

Performance tips for keeping your Linux install running like new. Plus why Microsoft’s new Surface Book might be able to run Linux & we reflect on the larger issues behind the recent public exits from the Linux Kernel development team & more!

Open Source Power Outlets | LINUX Unplugged 112

30 September 2015

Noah hosts again while Chris is in the land of no service, also known as Utah! We talk about LibreOffice, Ubuntu's new Setup wizard, OpenSUSE's leap & more!

Completely Unplugged | LINUX Unplugged 111

23 September 2015

Chris joins the Virtual LUG from the road & Noah and Wes host the show. They compare and contrast Fedora and Arch & the nice new features of Fedora 23. Plus everyone has their own perspective on home automation. Then living offline, like you're online.

Return of the Localhost | LINUX Unplugged 110

16 September 2015

We cover some great open source projects that help you live life off-line, as if you were online. We also discuss the upstream contributions from Munich & an awesome block level back up system. Plus some great feedback, a road trip update & more!

Who Will Build The Builders | LINUX Unplugged 109

8 September 2015

Debian aims for reproducible builds of all packages. We’ll explain what that means & why other distributions may be jumping onboard with the idea. Plus impressive early performance results under Mir & Gnome’s 3.18’s best features you're not hearing about!

Insecurity by Design | LINUX Unplugged 108

1 September 2015

Top law enforcement officials in the US want backdoors in all encryption systems. Details on the upcoming road show, Kubuntu's new look, saying goodbye to an old friend & some Go powered retro feedback.

Freedom Isn't Free | LINUX Unplugged 107

25 August 2015

We celebrate the 24th birthday of Linux by looking back to it’s early days, discuss the new SSD optimized Linux file system, the rather normal things Linux is doing on Mainframes & how the community at large reacts to crowdfunding & much more!

Connecting the Docks | LINUX Unplugged 106

19 August 2015

Live from the floor of LinuxCon 2015 we capture Bruce Schneier’s take on hacking attribution, how HP supports Linux internally & our impressions of the big convention. Plus how Docker is going big this year & which type of Linux event is right for you.

Vulkan the Metal Slayer | LINUX Unplugged 105

11 August 2015

We chat with the CTO behind Mycroft, an open source AI for everyone. Then discuss Android’s adoption of Vulkan & the nice new Linux exclusive features coming to Firefox. Plus file syncing & discuss the really great options that have cropped up recently.

Miles of WiFi | LINUX Unplugged 104

5 August 2015

Ubuntu publishes their roadmap for the next few releases & we discuss what the future might hold for “Ubuntu Personal”. Plus the major challenges Linux gaming is facing. Then we’ve got insights from the experts on building robust wifi… Powered by Linux!

OSCON Secret Sauce | LINUX Unplugged 103

28 July 2015

Great interviews from the floor of OSCON 2015! How FastMail uses Linux, managing thousands of Apache instances, an open source Slack killer, Tizen on all the things & much more. Plus why the Ubuntu MATE project is dropping the Ubuntu Software & more!

Canonical, Dell & AMD Games | LINUX Unplugged 102

20 July 2015

Noah joins us in studio for a fun edition of Unplugged! Updates are landing on Ubuntu Phones, the ridiculous work around for a major performance boost on AMD cards, the real problem with Dell’s latest Ubuntu laptops & more!

Will Flash Be Trashed? | LINUX Unplugged 101

14 July 2015

A renewed push to kill flash hits the web & we discuss the possible advantages for Linux users. A KDE user trying out Gnome for a week & the real issues he touches on. Plus your take on openSUSE’s big changes & follow up to our take on it.

Still Minty Fresh | LINUX Unplugged 100

7 July 2015

We reflect on 100 episodes of LINUX Unplugged, the themes from episodes past & then review Linux Mint 17.2 Cinnamon edition. Then we’ll discuss an exciting new form factor for x86 based Ubuntu PCs & the exciting use cases for them.

Finger on the Pulse of Video | LINUX Unplugged 99

30 June 2015

Will Pinos bring to Linux Video What PulseAudio did for audio? We discuss this major development that breaks during the show. Also, a debate about the usefulness of boring distributions. Plus some big follow up, the Mumble room gets unplugged & more!

Not OK Google | LINUX Unplugged 98

23 June 2015

We look at some tools that make installing Linux on multiple computers a snap, discuss our favorite backup and reload approaches & then debate over Chromium auto-downloading a binary. Plus a great interview with the Openoid project from SELF2015 & more!

Better Open Source Options | LINUX Unplugged 97

16 June 2015

What makes the Linux awesome? Community. We’ve got coverage from SELF 2015 & an on the ground report from OpenTech 2015. Plus why open source needs to follow the Apple model and get started with students & how Red Hat stays connected to the community.

Fedora's Bright Future | LINUX Unplugged 96

9 June 2015

The Fedora Project Lead Matthew Miller joins us to discuss what’s coming up in Fedora 23 & reflect on Fedora 22. Plus Mark Shuttleworth unveils another device running Ubuntu, Angela stops by with a switch to Linux update, some quick story updates & more!

Disjunctive Normal Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 95

1 June 2015

A follow up on our Fedora 22 review, including a few areas we missed. How Google’s Cardboard could kickstart open source VR & whats coming to Gnome 3.18 Plus our take on the state of openSUSE, why 2015 might really be the year of the Linux Laptop & more!

11 Years of Linux Benchmarking | LINUX Unplugged 94

26 May 2015

Michael Larabel joins us to discuss his initiative of daily automated performance benchmarking & reflects on 11 years of running Phoronix.com. Plus our first take on Fedora 22, the best options for users that require Microsoft Office under Linux & more!

Rollback Romanticism | LINUX Unplugged 93

19 May 2015

After an Ubuntu update goes really bad Chris reflects on how snappy, a transactionally updated version of Ubuntu, could have avoided this problem. Plus a review of the System76 Meerkat PC, Russia plans to fork Sailfish OS & more!

Linux Wife, Happy Life. | LINUX Unplugged 92

12 May 2015

We get an update on our resident Mac users switch to Linux & the challenges she's run into. Ubuntu makes a deal with Microsoft and promises to ship snappy on the Internet of Things. Plus hints on how Debian PPAs might work, the first $9 Linux rig & more!

Open Source Kollaboration | LINUX Unplugged 91

5 May 2015

Aaron Seigo joins us to discuss the Kolab project. We also discuss the Roundcube project’s fundraiser & possible Kolab integration. Plus our Virtual LUG reviews Ubuntu 15.04, and we discuss what’s so desktop focused about Ubuntu 15.10 & much, much more!

How The Fest Was Fun | LINUX Unplugged 90

28 April 2015

Exclusive interviews from the floor of LinuxFest Northwest 2015, meet the man who brought Netflix to Linux, how Intel builds the MinnowBoard for Linux, the state of ZFS on Linux. Plus a quick look at Plasma 5.3, Telegram’s surprising popularity & more!

Oh Deere, RMS was Right | LINUX Unplugged 89

21 April 2015

Manufactures claim software integrated with hardware means the end user never truly owns the device, and simply owns a license to use it. Plus MacBook Linux woes, the quick look at the ThinkPad Yoga 3 running Linux, the biggest systemd myth busted & more!

Churning Over Btrfs | LINUX Unplugged 88

14 April 2015

Our discussion of Linux filesystems goes in depth. Plus a few corrections from last week & some follow up. We also look at the release of Linux 4.0, some of the more humorous press coverage it's received & the “big feature” Linus could care less about.

btrfs Meltdown | LINUX Unplugged 87

7 April 2015

After yet another gotcha takes down a critical Linux workstation, is it officially time to consider avoiding btrfs when it matters? Plus what happened to the Evolve OS project & why they are now called Solus.

Evolve Your OS | LINUX Unplugged 86

31 March 2015

The proprietor of Evolve OS stops by to discuss what makes Evolve OS a unique Linux desktop & the challenges smaller projects face. Plus a look at tiny powerful Linux gadget that we think might be worth backing, a debate about “the look” of apps & more!

Give the Kids Linux | LINUX Unplugged 85

24 March 2015

Will Secure Boot hamper boutique Linux distributions and hurt desktop Linux innovation? Our panel debates. Also getting started with Linux the right way. Plus a recap of the first ever Kansas Linux Fest, our errata, your feedback & more!

On the Verge of Convergence | LINUX Unplugged 84

17 March 2015

We get the scoop on how Ubuntu Touch plans to tackle Android’s market share & the challenges involved in moving some of our favorite apps. Plus what makes the perfect laptop for our crew, why the future of Btrfs looks very bright & an Ubuntu MATE Update.

Numixing Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 83

10 March 2015

Ozon OS promises to make Fedora approachable for the rest of us, Ubuntu makes the switch to systemd & then we’ll debate the likely effectiveness of the new Linux Kernel development “Code of Conflict”. Plus feedback, story updates & more!

Ubuntu MATE Gets Legit | LINUX Unplugged 82

3 March 2015

We round out our SCALE13x coverage with a few more exclusive interviews, then get an update on the fast growing Ubuntu MATE project. Plus a look back at Gnome 1.0’s release, Firefox OS on a pocket watch, the great wearable debate & much more!

Unplugging the Past | LINUX Unplugged 81

24 February 2015

Join us as we peer into the past and revisit some big topics!

ARMed with Arch | LINUX Unplugged 80

17 February 2015

One of the core developers of Arch Linux ARM joins us to chat about this rapidly developing platform, how Arch is used in ARM deployments & more. Plus an update on Ubuntu Phone & the first fully sandboxed portable Linux desktop app is demoed this weekQ

Ubuntu Calling | LINUX Unplugged 79

10 February 2015

The first Ubuntu phone goes on sale tomorrow & we ask the interesting questions. The details on the launch of the phone, some of the great apps & what’s still missing. Plus the new Raspberry Pi hates being flashed & we read a quick batch of great emails.

Straight Outta FOSDEM | LINUX Unplugged 78

3 February 2015

FOSDEM just wrapped up, where thousands of developers & enthusiasts of free & open source software gather to talk all things Linux. Plus we drool over the new Raspberry Pi 2 & ask if B+ buyers got a little screwed.

Vivaldi, The Fourth Browser | LINUX Unplugged 77

27 January 2015

A new browser called Vivaldi is on the scene with Linux support out of the box. Our virtual lug makes the case why it might be worth giving a try! Plus a quick Linux laptop update, a surprise for Matt, your feedback & more!

Building a Better Gnome | LINUX Unplugged 76

20 January 2015

Christian Hergert, creator of Gnome Builder joins to discuss his projects funding campaign. Ubuntu announces their Internet of Things OS, we’re a bit skeptical. Plus Linus takes a firm stance on public disclosure of vulnerabilities & Kernel documentation.

Obviously Linux's Fault | LINUX Unplugged 75

13 January 2015

It’s a new year & a new round of Linux bashing. But are some of the criticism corrects? Can we handle a little tough love as a community for the collective good? We debate. Plus 4 new Linux distress to watch in 2015, a MATE love story & an Arch victory

Proprietary Exodus | LINUX Unplugged 74

6 January 2015

During a recent passionate speech Richard Stallman said users of proprietary software are victims, we’ll debate of that’s true & play other clips from his speech. Then we’ll look at the recent exodus of Mac developers, the pants debt comes due & more!

Predicting 2015 | LINUX Unplugged 73

30 December 2014

Our bold predictions for Linux & open source over 2015. Thought provoking, sometimes a bit inspired or maybe just plain wrong, this edition of Unplugged promises to entertain. Plus what goes into making a great & secure messaging system & more!

Best of LUP 2014 | LINUX Unplugged 72

23 December 2014

We look back on some of the rants and events of 2014. Wether it's systemd, mir, tox, ubuntu or anything else, we covered lots of major events this year!

Fedora Takes the Lead | LINUX Unplugged 71

16 December 2014

Our virtual LUG reviews Fedora 21 & why we’ve just witnessed one of the most ambitious transformation of any Linux distro of 2014. Plus Dustin Kirkland from Canonical talks about Ubuntu Snappy Core & then we find out what’s coming soon to Xonotic.

Next Gen Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 70

9 December 2014

Fedora’s project lead joins us to discuss today’s Fedora 21 release & more, Plus what the Ubuntu Snappy Core announcement means, why it’s a big deal & why it could be amazing for the desktop one day. Then was 2014 the year Roku killed XMBC for us?

Perfect Linux Laptop | LINUX Unplugged 69

2 December 2014

The founder of Purism Librem 15, joins us to discuss the hardware, software & goals of the project & how he hopes to encourage manufacturers to free the entire stack. Plus CoreOS announces Rocket, a new Docker competitor that we’re excited about & more!

Linux Powered Schools | LINUX Unplugged 68

25 November 2014

We talk with students from Penn Manor School District, where they’ve given every student a Linux laptop. Plus a preview of our interview with Mark Shuttleworth & his take on the recent criticism and exodus from Debian & getting started in a Linux career.

Debian Community Divided | LINUX Unplugged 67

18 November 2014

We recap the recent mini-exodus in the Debian project. Then we follow that with some concrete ideas of what we can do to change that tone. Plus we take a stroll down fantasy lane and solve our top 3 Linux pain points, some great follow up & much more!

Firefox gets Unplugged | LINUX Unplugged 66

11 November 2014

We Firefox challenge & now we follow up, we also reflect on 10 years & the growing competition from Webkit Gnome raised money to defend it’s Trademark from Groupon, which has quickly raised the white flag. Plus an exciting first live on the show & more!

OpenSUSE Followup | LINUX Unplugged 65

4 November 2014

We follow up on our review of openSUSE 13.2 & discuss how life on the rolling side has been going for some of our LUG members. Plus the hardware box that promises to replace your password manager & we say goodbye to the Linux Outlaws.

SeaGL & OLF Roundup | LINUX Unplugged 64

28 October 2014

Our interviews from SeaGL 2014. Special guest Angela Fisher joins us to discuss getting women involved with Linux and technology general. Plus our fun stories from Ohio LinuxFest 2014, a few closing thoughts, your feedback & much more!

For Forks Sake | LINUX Unplugged 63

21 October 2014

Is it time to fork Debian? Some Unix veterans do, and we discuss. The Linux Grandma joins us to discuss Kubuntu, KDE’s outreach, and Google Summer of Code. Plus Microsoft says they really love Linux, Steam’s secret weapon against Windows & much more!

Unifying Linux Software | LINUX Unplugged 62

14 October 2014

We discuss how one software center for all distributions would work & which existing solutions are the closest. Plus looking forward to some new Ubuntu apps & how Linux bit Lightworks right in the memory manager.

Don’t Feed the Soap Opera | LINUX Unplugged 61

7 October 2014

The Linux community is at each others throats this week, from Lennart Poettering’s well intentioned rant, to the rage quit of GamingOnLinux’s lead writer. Our thoughts on structuring a productive community, your emails & much more!

Calm Before the Storm | LINUX Unplugged 60

30 September 2014

Today’s show is full of robust discussion as your hosts discuss the recent criticism over our coverage of Ubuntu 14.10, the general reaction to Shellshock & the Netflixification of Photoshop on Chromebooks.

Dead Desktop Walking | LINUX Unplugged 59

23 September 2014

Debian moves to make Gnome the default desktop, is XFCE dead? Plus Red Hat announces its refocusing on the very thing Canonical makes all its money from & why we may be on the precipice of a massive new competition between the two companies.

Cult of Community | LINUX Unplugged 58

16 September 2014

Is the role of “Community Manager” a fraud perpetrated by companies trying to exploit the fruits for their community? We debate. Plus we discuss your systemd follow up, the recent purchase of openSUSE’s parent company Attachmate & more!

systemd Haters Busted | LINUX Unplugged 57

9 September 2014

The majority of systemd hate appears to be coming from just two sources. At least that’s what we suspect & call them out. Plus a review of OpenMediaVault and how it compares to FreeNAS, a quick look at Tox & what the heck is Fedora’s DNF?

One Packager for All | LINUX Unplugged 56

2 September 2014

The systemd group has a proposal for universal software management scheme for all Linux distributions. We’ll debate the philosophical impact & explain why it’s all powered by btrfs. Plus some thoughts on the ultimate DM & the true cost of a MacBook!

LinuxCon 2014 Unplugged | LINUX Unplugged 55

26 August 2014

Learn about Linux in big networking, what the future holds for SUSE & more from LinuxCon 2014. Plus, are you feeling a bit down? Maybe it’s because Linux users are being told to shut up about Desktop Linux. We’ll discuss why this an short sighted idea.

Microsoft's Munich Man | LINUX Unplugged 54

19 August 2014

Sam from the Moka project stops by to chat about making Linux look better. Then we get into the role open source plays in self driving cars. Plus we bust some of the FUD around Munich’s much reported plan to abandon Linux and switch back to Windows.

Ubuntu with Rodent | LINUX Unplugged 53

12 August 2014

The new Beta of ElementaryOS has shipped and we discuss where they are heading, the community interaction issues & their genius move with some tricky hardware support. Plus the long term cost of Ubuntu Touch, using ZFS on Linux successfully & more!

CRUX Interview | LINUX Unplugged 52

5 August 2014

Our team reviews the famous CRUX Linux and we discuss this unique distribution with one of its long time developers. Plus details about Fedora COPR and is Desktop Linux stuck in an uncanny valley? We debate.

OSCON Behind The Story | LINUX Unplugged 51

29 July 2014

We’ve got more interviews from OSCON & we debate if fragmentation is simply the result of winning Plus why the Linux community needs a reality check about the popularity of the MacBook & how poor the solutions are for MacBook owners who want to run Linux

Linux Look-Back | LINUX Unplugged 50

22 July 2014

We look back at five years of Linux memories, and reminisce about the bad old days of the Linux desktop. Plus our favorite ways to track performance, desktop Linux app containers that are already here and shipping and much more!

Rapid Fire Journalism | LINUX Unplugged 49

15 July 2014

We chat about our time with the new Plasma 5 desktop from KDE, then we discuss the poor state of Linux news & what the real solution is that has major ramifications for the community. Plus a Command Line challenge update & our big plans for next week!

KaOS Theory | LINUX Unplugged 48

8 July 2014

We chat with Jos Poortvliet about the future of KDE, Plasma 5 Desktop, then review a KDE distribution with a direction: KaOS. Plus: The great news for the Blender project, our OSCON plans and much more!

Desktopaholics Anonymous | LINUX Unplugged 47

1 July 2014

We come clean on our struggle with loving every Linux desktop, until we start up the hate. We discuss huge news for CoreOS & take a closer look at OwnCloud 7s server-to-server syncing. Plus troubleshooting KDE sound problems & a new community initiative!

SouthEast LinuxFest Unplugged | LINUX Unplugged 46

24 June 2014

We’ve got another round of great exclusive interviews from the floor of SouthEast LinuxFest 2014. Find out why Slackware is still going strong, the BSD kindness brigade & more!

The Triple-Boot Phone | LINUX Unplugged 45

17 June 2014

Chris shares his experience with triple booting Firefox OS, Ubuntu Touch and Android on his Nexus 5 and the surprising results. Plus some grounded feedback and much more!

Bedrock: A New Paradigm | LINUX Unplugged 44

10 June 2014

The founder of Bedrock Linux joins us to discuss their ambitious distribution that lets you utilize the userland of all your favorite distributions at once Plus Alienware slaps Linux users in the face with a dead fish, your feedback, and more!

Mint 17: Fresh or Stagnant? | LINUX Unplugged 43

3 June 2014

We’ll take a look at the new features of Linux Mint 17, and discuss the new Cinnamon release. Then we’ll debate if distro derivatives are a bad thing. Plus: Is Red Hat too over controlling of Gnome? Candidates for the Gnome Foundation’s board think so.

Fine Wine or Sour Ports | LINUX Unplugged 42

27 May 2014

Liam from Gaming on Linux joins us to discuss the Witcher 2 port fiasco, and why Linux’s reputation as a gaming platform could be on the line. Plus a heated Manjaro discussion, your feedback, and a BIG announcement!

Arch’s Uprising | LINUX Unplugged 41

20 May 2014

Is this the year of Arch? We dig through the results from our listener survey, compare our audience’s answers with another recent large survey and find some surprising results. Plus how the “Power Linux User” is underrepresented by developer attention!

Developers Get Qt | LINUX Unplugged 40

13 May 2014

We chat with two of the LXQt developers, and find out what’s behind this major undertaking. Then we discuss our favorite packages for a Linux home server, and the brand new Ubuntu Orange cluster box. Plus your feedback, our follow up, and much more!

Fragmentation Timebomb | LINUX Unplugged 39

6 May 2014

Ubuntu will be rolling out their first generation Qt based desktop environment, Mir, Wayland and X11 are competing, and developers are crying fragmentation. But how would we shape the future if we could wave a magic wand? And is fragmentation a problem?

The Rest of the Fest | LINUX Unplugged 38

29 April 2014

We had a chance to chat with folks from Firefox, the EFF, SUSE, and more. Plus we discuss the real benefits to Linux conventions like LinuxFest Northwest.

Client Side Drama | LINUX Unplugged 37

22 April 2014

We discuss the pros & cons of Client Side Decorations and their potential issues. Plus our thoughts on the best password managers, your follow up and more!

Beware of Underdog | LINUX Unplugged 36

15 April 2014

Are boutique distributions a bag of hurt for new users? We love a good underdog, but sometimes our excitement gets the best of us and we recommend something that’s not appropriate for a switcher to land on.

Windows eXPired | LINUX Unplugged 35

8 April 2014

XP support ends today and we’ll celebrate the occasion by debating what prevents technical users switching to Linux, address some common myths, and set a course for our new howto show.

Drive-By Advice | LINUX Unplugged 34

1 April 2014

We debate the validity of recent anti-Linux comments made on a Leo Laporte's nationally syndicated “Tech Guy” radio show, and the more subtle and larger “built-in bias” many in the tech community still hold towards Linux.

Graphical Civil War | LINUX Unplugged 33

25 March 2014

Is devastating fragmentation going to doom Desktop Linux, can a case for multiple display servers? Don’t care about the display server? We’ll make the case why you need to care, and why the biggest community confrontation could be brewing.

Do Me a SolydXK | LINUX Unplugged 32

18 March 2014

The co-founders of SoyldXK join us to discuss their origins, what they focus on, how they hope to make a profit, and what the future might hold. Plus we have some “solid” AutoCAD replacements for Linux, your emails, and more!

Ubuntu Punching Bag | LINUX Unplugged 31

11 March 2014

Is the Linux community’s animosity towards Ubuntu turning away new switchers? We’ll analyze what has the community so upset, and how that can color a new Linux users first impressions.

Talkin' Tox | LINUX Unplugged 30

4 March 2014

Two developers from the TOX project, an open source secure Skype killer join us to discuss their new project, the future, and how they hope to become your new messaging system.

The Klementine Squeeze | LINUX Unplugged 29

25 February 2014

A cautionary tale for anyone thinking about starting their own Linux distribution, and then we’ll put it all out on the table and discuss our ideas and goals for Howto Linux, and take the live feedback of our virtual LUG.

Neckbeard Entitlement Factor | LINUX Unplugged 28

18 February 2014

Michael Hall from Canonical joins us to discuss his personal views on what he’s coined the new 80/20 rule for open source. Are the consumers of open source the biggest hurdle to projects becoming sustainable?

Debian's systemd Decision | LINUX Unplugged 27

11 February 2014

One of the bumpier chapters in Debian’s history looks to be drawing to a close, at least for now. But what was all the drama about? And where do things stand now? We’ll dig into the latest developments in the Debian init system debate.

MATE Mythbusting | LINUX Unplugged 26

4 February 2014

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.

Culture of Shiny | LINUX Unplugged 25

28 January 2014

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.

FUD for Thought | LINUX Unplugged 24

21 January 2014

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.

Google Invades Your Nest | LINUX Unplugged 23

14 January 2014

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?

Hurd Mentality | LINUX Unplugged 22

7 January 2014

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.

Unplugging 2013 | LINUX Unplugged 21

31 December 2013

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.

Fidel Chromecastro | LINUX Unplugged 20

24 December 2013

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.

Fixing Linux Support | LINUX Unplugged 19

17 December 2013

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?

Hugs for LUGs | LINUX Unplugged 18

10 December 2013

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.

Swap It Outta Here | LINUX Unplugged 17

4 December 2013

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.

Meet the Dockers | LINUX Unplugged 16

26 November 2013

A new version of Docker was just released, we bring on the CTO and Founder of Docker to chat about the big features all Linux users can look forward to. Plus building the perfect Linux workstation, your feedback, and much more!

Don’t Switch to Linux | LINUX Unplugged 15

19 November 2013

Our frank advice for switches to Linux. Despite what what the advocates would have you believe, there are some important consideration a potential Linux switcher should make. Our team of silverback Linux users shares their tips after years of using Linux.

Negative in the Practical Dimension | LINUX Unplugged 14

12 November 2013

This week we’ll use the lens of some recent technical meltdowns to discuss this age old struggle of pragmatism vs idealism.

Dark Mail: A New Hope | LINUX Unplugged 13

5 November 2013

What is the Dark Mail Alliance? We’ll dig into how it’s more of a protocol, and a hope than an actual product. Now the time to replace email we’ll explain how you can help get the concept kickstarted.

Debating Debian Decisions | LINUX Unplugged 12

29 October 2013

Upstart or systemd which will Debian choose? We’ll discuss the inherent benefits and disadvantages of both, and the larger ramification Debian’s decision will have on the Linux ecosystem.

Bankrupt Linux News | LINUX Unplugged 11

22 October 2013

The recent outburst from Linus Torvalds and Mark Shuttleworth have put the poor state of Linux news coverage into sharp focus. The media’s attention to the cult of personalities damages the Linux community.

The Ubuntu Hangover | LINUX Unplugged 10

15 October 2013

What does a post Ubuntu world look like, which distro would rise to the top? Our specially crafted team of armed and dangerous Linux users weigh in. PLUS: Rise up against your bearded distro gatekeepers!

The Ubuntu Situation | LINUX Unplugged 9

8 October 2013

With their focus on mobile, and a rather lackluster release around the corner, we debate if Ubuntu’s switch to Unity is costing them now.

Cloud Guilt | LINUX Unplugged 8

1 October 2013

Should Linux users be anti-cloud? Why do so many of us feel guilty for using the”cloud”? This week will dig into this conundrum and maybe even solve this more and more complex question.

Full SteamOS Ahead | LINUX Unplugged 7

24 September 2013

Valve has announced SteamOS, and we have our analysis of how this will impact the Linux ecosystem at large, the challenge Valve faces, and the reasons Valve is the right company to pull this effort off.

The Android Problem | LINUX Unplugged 6

17 September 2013

Is that exploit in your pocket? This week we'll ask if Android is Stallman's worst nightmare, making Tivo look like a quaint abuser of Linux. And how Linux is poised to push past it's current limitations over the next few years.

Wrath of Linus | LINUX Unplugged 5

10 September 2013

We break down what has Linus so upset, and the Internet in an NSA induced fever. Plus GOG makes a public statement about Linux that has us scratching our heads, and your feedback.

Are Linux Users Cheap? | LINUX Unplugged 4

3 September 2013

We crunch the Steam and Ubuntu Software Center numbers and we have to ask: Are Linux users cheap? Or is the answer more complex than that?

Go Dock Yourself | LINUX Unplugged 3

26 August 2013

After rebuilding his KDE desktop better and stronger than before, Chris and Matt dig into what really seems to be troubling the Gnome project, what really makes a desktop easy to use, and if the Ubuntu Edge campaign was a sophisticated PR stunt.

Edge of Failure | LINUX Unplugged 2

19 August 2013

As the final hours countdown we chat about the fate of the Ubuntu Edge camping and debate with our live callers about the bigger picture. Plus our thoughts on the new KDE release, Steam, and a few more thoughts on elementary OS.

Too Much Choice | LINUX Unplugged 1

12 August 2013

Does the Linux community lean on the age old excuse of choice, to brush of the real limitations of desktop Linux environments? We debate that, and then discuss the growing reasons to roll your own email server.