video: https://youtu.be/b6qr2JfBobQ
On this weeks episode we have a packed out show. You’re going to love it. The first topic ... making the case for why you should use Arch! Then we have our holiday gift guide for you and so much more. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. We are only 1 shows away from episode 400! We have big things in store for you. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
Forum Discussion Thread (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/399-holiday-tech-gift-guide-2024/6519)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Community Feedback
00:05:24 Michael’s Mute Button Moment
00:06:53 Looking Ahead to the Big 4-0-0
00:11:43 Arch Linux: Is It Time to Come Back
00:16:05 Arch Installer Gets an Upgrade
00:24:33 Steam Deck Showdown: Arch vs. Arch
00:31:09 Can Arch Linux be the Top Dog?
00:45:18 Exploring Arch-Based Distros
00:46:13 The Most Popular Distro Debate
00:47:46 Arch Battle Stations Assemble!
00:49:34 Geek Gift Guide: Must-Have Tech
00:51:02 Ryan’s First Tech Pick
00:54:25 Jill’s Top Tech Pick
01:01:30 Michael’s First Tech Pick
01:04:07 Ryan’s Second Tech Pick
01:06:21 Jill’s Budget Pick
01:07:59 Michael’s Tech Picks Keep Coming
01:10:22 Ryan’s Final Pick
01:12:22 Michael Wraps Up with More Tech
01:15:09 Free Picks for Everyone
01:16:16 Running Out of Time
01:16:59 Support the Show
01:21:59 Outro
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Looking Ahead to the Big 400
https://destinationlinux.net/live (https://destinationlinux.net/live)
https://tuxdigital.com/live (https://tuxdigital.com/live)
Arch Linux: Is It Time to Come Back
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/arch-linux-installer-now-slightly-less-masochistic/ar-AA1uZwtb?ocid=BingNewsVerp (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/arch-linux-installer-now-slightly-less-masochistic/ar-AA1uZwtb?ocid=BingNewsVerp)
https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-3-0-arch-linux-installer-is-here-with-revamped-interface (https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-3-0-arch-linux-installer-is-here-with-revamped-interface)
Tech Gift Guide
https://amzn.to/41a4qKU (https://amzn.to/41a4qKU)
https://amzn.to/3B675L0 (https://amzn.to/3B675L0)
https://amzn.to/3B675L0 (https://amzn.to/3B675L0)
https://shorturl.at/WSyOx (https://shorturl.at/WSyOx)
https://shorturl.at/uAwdt (https://shorturl.at/uAwdt)
https://a.co/d/hVGfiPR (https://a.co/d/hVGfiPR)
https://a.co/d/beZQC5p (https://a.co/d/beZQC5p)
https://amzn.to/3Vo7mA6 (https://amzn.to/3Vo7mA6)
https://amzn.to/3OFG2cD (https://amzn.to/3OFG2cD)
https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf (https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf)
https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf (https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf)
https://amzn.to/3BfG3RC (https://amzn.to/3BfG3RC)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/discord (https://tuxdigital.com/discord)
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
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1:25:46
398: Open Source Strikes Back Against Patent Trolls!
video: https://youtu.be/8Xw4zaVp14Y
On this weeks episode we’re going on a hunt to take out some trolls. No we’re not kidding, this is a call to arms and we need your help! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. We are only 2 shows away from episode 400! We have big things in store for you. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net)
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:46 Just a Reminder
00:02:28 Community Feedback
00:13:47 Microsoft Launches a Thin Clent
00:22:25 To Your Battle Stations
00:24:41 It’s time to hunt some trolls
00:38:25 Fedora 41 Released
00:43:52 Back to the Trolls
00:45:04 Contact Verification System Android
00:52:58 Gaming: Bioweaver
00:57:57 Tip: Splinux
01:00:25 Call to Action
01:01:00 Support the Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Microsoft Launches a Thin Clent
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-builds-a-349-mini-desktop-but-only-for-accessing-windows-in-the-cloud/ (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-builds-a-349-mini-desktop-but-only-for-accessing-windows-in-the-cloud/)
Your Battle Stations
https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/listener-battle-stations/6500 (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/listener-battle-stations/6500)
https://discord.com/channels/366022993882906624/1308945814911193160 (https://discord.com/channels/366022993882906624/1308945814911193160)
It’s time to hunt some trolls
https://www.zdnet.com/article/open-source-fights-back-we-wont-get-patent-trolled-again/ (https://www.zdnet.com/article/open-source-fights-back-we-wont-get-patent-trolled-again/)
https://www.cncf.io/heroes/ (https://www.cncf.io/heroes/)
Fedora 41 Released
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/ (https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/)
Contact Verification System Android
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-system-key-verifier-3499353/ (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-system-key-verifier-3499353/)
Gaming: Bioweaver
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3177970/Bioweaver/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3177970/Bioweaver/)
Tip: Splinux
https://github.com/Syntrait/splinux (https://github.com/Syntrait/splinux)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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1:04:44
397: AI will Hug Your Face plus Android Fake Call Hacks
video: https://youtu.be/JmKuqF6O5CE
On this weeks episode we're going to discuss open source robotics and what the future holds in store for us. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/7c932bfb-3dd1-4455-aeb4-835d2b1e9f34.mp3)
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net)
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Community Feedback
00:09:17 Ryan VS Jill
00:12:37 Pioneering Open AI Robotics
00:13:18 The Depressed Robots
00:14:46 Not Quite Autonomous
00:16:54 Nvidia and Hugging Face Partner On Open Robotics
00:21:32 Hugging Face History
00:29:55 Would you Own It?
00:45:26 Mobile News: Fake Call Bug Hack
00:53:39 Gaming: Zephon
00:58:04 Software Spotlight: Clapgrep
01:00:35 Big Spending on Tiny Figures
01:01:55 Tip of the Week: Razer product control
01:04:43 That's Lame, But Apple is Lamer
01:08:35 Support the Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Nvidia and Hugging Face Partner On Open Robotics
https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics (https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics)
https://huggingface.co/ (https://huggingface.co/)
Mobile News: Fake Call Bug Hack
https://www.androidpolice.com/weekend-poll-are-you-still-excited-about-annual-android-updates/ (https://www.androidpolice.com/weekend-poll-are-you-still-excited-about-annual-android-updates/)
Gaming: Zephon
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/)
Software Spotlight: Clapgrep
https://flathub.org/apps/de.leopoldluley.Clapgrep (https://flathub.org/apps/de.leopoldluley.Clapgrep)
Tip of the Week: Razer product control
https://flathub.org/apps/app.polychromatic.controller (https://flathub.org/apps/app.polychromatic.controller)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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1:10:51
396: Full Court WordPress on WP Engine
video: https://youtu.be/Sw-UVBD7GMw
On this week's episode, WordPress goes completely scorched-earth nuclear? Or are they just doing what's right? This is people's court, and you will decide. Or we all will decide, I guess. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things open source and Linux. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux.
Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/524ed3aa-def8-4973-9270-e4aa497b6942.mp3)
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net)
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:57 Community Feedback
00:11:14 WordPress vs WP Engine Backstory
00:23:45 To the Point on the Drama
00:37:46 Ryan Shares Leadership Tips
00:39:46 Ethics And Nuance
00:54:19 Skip the Drama, Alternatives to WordPress
01:00:28 Sorry, We are Long Winded
01:01:41 Gaming: Goodboy Galaxy
01:04:32 Tip of the Week: OpenSnitch
01:07:42 Support the Show
01:09:32 Outro
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Michael's videon on the WordPress vs WP Engine Drama
https://youtu.be/wxkzOsVvk8k (https://youtu.be/wxkzOsVvk8k)
WordPress vs WP Engine Drama
https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine (https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine)
https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/spoon/ (https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/spoon/)
https://wordpressfoundation.org/trademark-policy/ (https://wordpressfoundation.org/trademark-policy/)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU (https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU)
https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Complaint-WP-Engine-v-Automattic-et-al-with-Exhibit.pdf (https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Complaint-WP-Engine-v-Automattic-et-al-with-Exhibit.pdf)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/legal-ping-pong-in-the-wordpress-world-continues-automattic-now-sends-wp-engine-a-cease-and-desist-letter-alleging-trademark-infringement/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/legal-ping-pong-in-the-wordpress-world-continues-automattic-now-sends-wp-engine-a-cease-and-desist-letter-alleging-trademark-infringement/)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/)
https://404media.co/automattic-buyout-offer-wordpress-matt-mullenweg/ (https://404media.co/automattic-buyout-offer-wordpress-matt-mullenweg/)
https://cio.com/article/3545272/things-get-nasty-in-lawsuit-between-wordpress-org-and-wp-engine.html (https://cio.com/article/3545272/things-get-nasty-in-lawsuit-between-wordpress-org-and-wp-engine.html)
https://searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-co-founder-automattic-sued-for-attempted-extortion/529109/ (https://searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-co-founder-automattic-sued-for-attempted-extortion/529109/)
https://slate.com/technology/2024/10/wordpress-wpengine-matt-mullenweg-drama-explained.html (https://slate.com/technology/2024/10/wordpress-wpengine-matt-mullenweg-drama-explained.html)
https://theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273448/wp-engine-injunction-matt-mullenweg-wordpress-resources (https://theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273448/wp-engine-injunction-matt-mullenweg-wordpress-resources)
https://theverge.com/2024/9/27/24256361/wordpress-wp-engine-drama-explained-matt-mullenweg (https://theverge.com/2024/9/27/24256361/wordpress-wp-engine-drama-explained-matt-mullenweg)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-kindness/id1697948947 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-kindness/id1697948947)
https://torment-nexus.mathewingram.com/is-matt-mullenweg-defending-wordpress-or-sabotaging-it/ (https://torment-nexus.mathewingram.com/is-matt-mullenweg-defending-wordpress-or-sabotaging-it/)
https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management (https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management)
Alternatives to WordPress
https://ghost.org/ (https://ghost.org/)
https://getgrav.org/ (https://getgrav.org/)
Gaming: Goodboy Galaxy
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705890/Goodboy_Galaxy/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705890/Goodboy_Galaxy/)
Tip of the Week: OpenSnitch
https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch?tab=readme-ov-file (https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch?tab=readme-ov-file)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
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1:10:43
395: Interview with Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS
video: https://youtu.be/nO-fDAnRcNE
On this weeks episode we’re going to be interviewing Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/b6d2c071-5774-4cf1-ab97-3507d854024c.mp3)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:11 Interview begins
00:01:32 Open Source Origin Story for Artyom Zorin
00:05:12 The Target Audience of Zorin OS
00:07:34 Why Zorin OS Shines Among Giants
00:09:39 Why choose Gnome?
00:13:52 How Zorin OS Supports the Linux Ecosystem
00:18:17 Challenges in Developing Zorin OS
00:21:56 Integrating User Insights into Zorin OS
00:24:47 Spotlight on Zorin OS’s Hidden Gem
00:28:18 How Zorin OS Handles New Hardware Needs
00:30:05 Ryan Dives Deeper in to Hardware Support
00:32:54 Zorin OS’s Approach to User Security
00:38:51 How Zorin OS Transformed a School and City in Italy
00:42:16 Empowering Education with Zorin OS
00:44:00 Is AI Worth the Hype?
00:50:05 Local Open AI
00:51:35 Zorin OS Transition Tips for First-Time Users
00:55:09 Linux’s Future in a Word, with Zorin OS’s Role
01:00:40 Looking to Zorin 18
01:01:46 Zorin Lite Going Away?
01:07:50 Lightning Round
01:12:28 Interview Out
01:13:13 Support the Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Zorin OS
https://zorin.com/ (https://zorin.com/)
https://zorin.com/os/ (https://zorin.com/os/)
https://zorin.com/grid/ (https://zorin.com/grid/)
https://zorin.com/computers/ (https://zorin.com/computers/)
https://blog.zorin.com/ (https://blog.zorin.com/)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
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https://tuxdigital.com/discord (https://tuxdigital.com/discord)