LINUX Unplugged

An open show powered by community LINUX Unplugged takes the best attributes of open collaboration and turns it into a weekly show about Linux.

Your Hosts

Brent Gervais

Chris Fisher

Wes Payne

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.

Three Tumbleweed Temptations | LINUX Unplugged 432

16 November 2021

Can we live with openSUSE Tumbleweed?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sad Server Stories | LINUX Unplugged 425

28 September 2021

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

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.

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.

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.