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The Goldilocks Build | LINUX Unplugged 564

26 May 2024

We're following one simple rule to build a Linux desktop so stable it could outlive us.

Linux is Bigger in Texas | LINUX Unplugged 559

21 April 2024

We're back from Austin, with interviews and stories to share. Plus, it's Gentoo week and we take our first look at Fedora 40.

Framing Brent | LINUX Unplugged 527

10 September 2023

Brent's new Framework laptop has been torn apart and put back together again. We'll find out if it's up to his standards. Plus, we're kicking off a new build.

Beating Apple to the Sauce | LINUX Unplugged 525

27 August 2023

We daily drive Asahi Linux on a MacBook, chat about how the team beat Apple to a major GPU milestone, and an easy way to self-host open-source ChatGPT alternatives.

The Worst Distro Ever | LINUX Unplugged 508

30 April 2023

Two listeners race to set up a web server on Suicide Linux. One slip-up and it's all gone. Who will survive?

Keep Your Darn Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 505

9 April 2023

We try out the most secure messaging app in the world, and Wes’ new note system that's so great you’ll want to abandon your current one.

It's a Trap! | LINUX Unplugged 504

2 April 2023

Why using the iPhone makes it harder to run Linux; Chris follows up on his four-month-long challenge to ditch iOS for GrapheneOS. Plus, Brent's extended stay in Berlin has led to some developments you won't want to miss.

Linux Action News 282

2 March 2023

FFmpeg gets new superpowers, Plasma’s switch to Qt6 gets official; what you need to know. Plus we round up the top features coming to Linux 6.3.

Rolling Papercuts | LINUX Unplugged 498

19 February 2023

Sometimes running the latest and greatest means you have to pave your own path. This week two examples from living on the edge.

Linux Action News 280

16 February 2023

Some Git flaws you need to know about, we reflect on 10 years of Steam on Linux, and then dive into the much anticipated Plasma 5.27.

Linux Action News 273

29 December 2022

There are some stories so big they need a little more air time.

2022 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 490

25 December 2022

It's the third annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2022.

Linux Action News 272

22 December 2022

Why we won't see a new Raspberry Pi until 2025, the first steps to Plasma 6 are being taken, and PipeWire gets a major Bluetooth upgrade.

Revenge of the Lizard People | LINUX Unplugged 488

11 December 2022

We complete a year-long journey and discover some unspoken truths about a great Linux distro. Plus one small, and one major update on our GrapheneOS adventure.

The Debian Debate | LINUX Unplugged 487

4 December 2022

After nearly half a year of woe, Brent is ready to give Linux the go. Join us as we compare and contrast two Linux distros and end up with one going on Brent's machine.

Goodbye, Google | LINUX Unplugged 486

27 November 2022

Chris ditches the iPhone and switches to GrapheneOS, a security and privacy-focused project that lets you take control back from Google.

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.

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.

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 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.

Tough Linux Love | LINUX Unplugged 469

31 July 2022

Is the Linux desktop hard to love? A long-time user experience developer argues it is, and we respond to his criticisms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Three Tumbleweed Temptations | LINUX Unplugged 432

16 November 2021

Can we live with openSUSE Tumbleweed?

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 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.

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.

Linux Action News 203

22 August 2021

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

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 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.

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.

Harder Butter Faster Stronger | LINUX Unplugged 389

19 January 2021

We showcase a tool that will change your Linux game.

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.

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.

Linux Action News 160

25 October 2020

Ubuntu 20.10 is out, with official Raspberry Pi 4 desktop support. We try it out and report back. And our thoughts on the youtube-dl takedown.

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.

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.

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.

IRC is Dead | LINUX Unplugged 340

11 February 2020

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

Brunch with Brent: Joe Ressington | Jupiter EXTRAS 44

7 January 2020

Brent sits down with Joe Ressington, Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Content Director, Late Night Linux host, and musician, for an exploration of his journey in podcasting, a behind-the-scenes of User Error and Linux Action News, how music led to Linux, the origins of Brunch with Brent's theme music, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Linux Action News 117

4 August 2019

Manjaro's news starts us off and leads us into a bigger philosophical question about open source development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qt & Me | Coder Radio 321

6 August 2018

Mike shares more first impressions of Qt, the surprising places we’ve found QML in the wild, and why or why not to use Qt.

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.

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.

Linux Action News 41

18 February 2018

A famous Solaris tool comes to Linux, Firefox is baking in ads, and Google wants to take over the web with AMP.

Linux Action News 34

19 December 2017

Our top 4 predictions for Linux in 2018, and then we shift gears and give you the top 6 things we hope just might happen.

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