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422: Rustification of Linux, Arch wants Sponsors, VirtualBox to the rescue & more
video: https://youtu.be/xf54vJrXB0o This week on Destination Linux, Captain Jill, Ryan, and Michael chart a course through the latest open-source headlines: VirtualBox 7.1.10 lands with fresh kernel and ARM love, Ubuntu plots a daring switch to a Rust-powered sudo-rs, and Arch Linux eyes transparent sponsorships (hey there, Valve!). Plus, a spirited listener debate on GrapheneOS, iOS privacy, and why security still matters—alongside our agentless friends at Sandfly Security. Buckle up, sync your repos, and keep flying with us! Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/e36725da-314a-41ea-9a31-0ce367dda79f.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 Intro 01:48 Community Feedback 10:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 13:08 Sandfly Security booth at the Red Hat Summit 13:44 Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo 27:19 Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you 43:06 Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships 53:50 Software Spotlight: Add Water 59:33 Support the show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly) Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change) Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels (https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels) Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/ (https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/) Software Spotlight: Add Water https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater (https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater) Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)
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421: Valve making a Brain Chip - or is it Aperture Science IRL?
video: https://youtu.be/r8cL1L9ShYE Ready to ditch the controller? In this video we crack open Valve’s rumored brain-implant project—how it might beam your entire Steam library straight into your neurons, what problems it could solve (or create), and why it could be gaming’s biggest leap since VR. Hit play and decide if you’re brave enough to jack in. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/f7ee4993-4129-4e11-98f8-643ba3692d69.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 00:01:53 Community Feedback 00:09:42 Sandfly Security 00:11:53 Red Hat Summit Recap 00:21:32 Linux Kernel 6.15 00:22:49 better support for Intel Arc GPUS 00:26:06 ARM and RISC-V hardware support has been expanded for industrial, embedded and edge devices 00:26:32 There are new drivers for the Apple Touch Bar on Intel MacBook Pros and Apple M1 and M2 MacBook Pros. 00:29:23 support for the 36 year old Intel 486 processor created in 1989, and support for the first Pentium processors will be removed from the Linux Kernel 00:31:16 more hardware support for gaming on Linux, including the Sony PlayStation 5 controllers And for Xbox controllers, the Turtle Beach Recon and Stealth Ultra controllers have been added to the xpad driver, as well as the PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox 00:33:01 Repairable Game Controllers 00:34:07 Crazy game prices 00:36:14 Bricked Switch 2 a launch 00:38:03 We all love Valve and what it is doing for Linux gaming 00:39:57 Ryan that transition was not good at all 00:41:07 Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year 00:44:08 Steam is not the industry stanadrd 00:47:55 Collaboration Call: Starfish is seeking partners in wireless power transfer, neural interfaces, and communication systems to further develop its technology 00:48:38 Will humans be able to keep up with robots 00:50:31 Technical Specs and wondering on how updates will work 00:52:44 Eventyally will be as common as chiping your pets 00:54:00 WSL Goes Open Source 00:57:00 Text Editor Battle 00:58:20 Ryan's Life Tip 00:59:40 Support the Show 01:03:05 Outro
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420: We Did It People! Open Source Lab Got The Funding!
video: https://youtu.be/23-FYQvEqZQ In this episode, we discuss community feedback about the challenges of anti-cheat systems regarding privacy and security. Then we talk about Anduin OS and Linux distros that look a lot like Windows. Plus, the implications of Redis' licensing shift back to open source. Jill updates us on the Open Source Lab’s successful funding campaign, and we share a lively discussion about "Floorp," a Firefox-based browser focused on customization and tracking protection. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/edb63036-e701-4eff-b9b7-32878acf4c67.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 00:01:27 Community Feedback: Rootkits, Anti-Cheat, and Apple’s Open Source Claims 00:07:20 When Anti-Cheat Starts Looking Like Malware 00:17:54 Sandfly Security 00:20:18 Preview: Red Hat Summit Coverage Plans 00:23:21 Distro Talk: Anduin OS, a Windows 11 Lookalike 00:28:24 Microsoft’s Next Move? Nobody Knows, Not Even Microsoft 00:29:47 Imitating Windows 11: Helpful Onboarding or User Trap? 00:34:02 Please Add Clippy 00:35:23 Big Profits, Bigger Cuts: Microsoft’s 3% Workforce Reduction 00:40:11 Final Thoughts on Anduin OS 00:41:24 Open Source Lab Reaches Funding Goal – What’s Next 00:47:26 Redis Flips Back to Open Source – Too Little, Too Late? 00:54:43 Software Spotlight: Floorp – A Firefox-Based Browser 00:56:59 Judging Browsers by Their Websites—Because We Can 00:58:11 Sea Monkey Website Roast & Browser Tangents 00:58:44 Fun Fact: Floorp Powers Garuda’s FireDragon Browser 00:59:04 SeaMonkey Browser: Stuck in Time, Just Like Its Website 00:59:46 Dial-Up Vibes Only: Exploring Netscape’s Classic ISP Site 01:01:01 SeaMonkey Nostalgia: Childhood Pets That Didn’t Do Much 01:02:05 Making Friends & Sea Monkey Sponsorship Pitch 01:03:13 SeaMonkey Browser: Channeling That Pet Shrimp Energy 01:04:17 Join the TuxDigital Discord—Your Next Linux Friend Awaits! 01:05:51 Membership Perks & Upcoming Merch Tease 01:07:13 Ryan’s SeaMonkey Obsession—And He Doesn’t Even Know What They Are 01:08:23 Outro 01:10:09 Post Show Links: https://www.anduinos.com/ (https://www.anduinos.com/) https://news.anduinos.com/post/2025/5/6/story-behind-anduinos-a-letter-from-anduin (https://news.anduinos.com/post/2025/5/6/story-behind-anduinos-a-letter-from-anduin) https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future-update/ (https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future-update/) https://osuosl.org/donate/ (https://osuosl.org/donate/) https://www.zdnet.com/article/redis-returns-to-open-source-with-agplv3-license-but-not-everyone-is-happy/ (https://www.zdnet.com/article/redis-returns-to-open-source-with-agplv3-license-but-not-everyone-is-happy/) https://floorp.app/en-US (https://floorp.app/en-US) https://www.seamonkey-project.org/ (https://www.seamonkey-project.org/) https://sea-monkeys.com/ (https://sea-monkeys.com/)
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419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya
video: https://youtu.be/tSc1HwpPRek In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the surge of interest in Linux due to PewDiePie's switch to Linux video. Recommendations for beginner-friendly distributions, along with practical tips on terminal commands and backup strategies as well as pitfalls to avoid. Then later we address the funding crisis facing the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University and urge listener support. Lastly, we highlight Pybricks, an open-source project using Lego to teach Python, emphasizing the significance of community-driven initiatives. We encourage newcomers to embrace their Linux journey and contribute to the community. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/aebca52a-84df-4a31-a1e2-cb9c0526eb21.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 Intro 01:03 Community Feedback 09:14 Sandfly Security 11:45 Our Unsolicited Advice for New Users Linux Journey 14:57 The Best Distro for New Users 21:11 Try the Built-In Apps 22:39 What Not to Do When Switching to Linux 25:18 Arch: For When You Want to Learn the Hard Way 30:50 Backups: Do Them. Seriously. 37:28 Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question 47:08 Pybricks: Open Source LEGO Hacking Done Right 55:09 Support the Show 57:07 Outro 57:37 Post Show Links: Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly) Send us feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Videos Getting started with Linux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc) PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0) Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4) Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/ (https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/) https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/ (https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/) https://osuosl.org/donate/ (https://osuosl.org/donate/) Pybricks https://pybricks.com/ (https://pybricks.com/) https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth (https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth) Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)
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418: COSMIC Desktop has never been Beta & Accessibility in Steam Games
video: https://youtu.be/ZGuuQ6i5uhM In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the latest accessibility features from Valve for Steam, aimed at creating a more inclusive gaming environment. We also explore the COSMIC desktop Alpha 7 release from System76, highlighting new workspace management enhancements. The conversation includes community feedback on Apple’s contributions to open source. Then we talk about an aritcle from XDA Developers about Linux being difficult while Pewdiepie made a video about why Linux is great. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/001e36e3-bd99-4451-8b42-53dc0fb642ca.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 00:01:32 Community Feedback 00:09:52 Sandfly Security 00:12:20 Leveling the Playing Field: Steam Adds Accessibility Tags 00:13:33 Easy Mode Activated: The Great Difficulty Debate 00:15:10 Hard Mode: Dark Souls and the Art of Pain 00:16:42 From Dark Souls to Guitar Hero 00:17:41 Save Anywhere: The Feature Every Game Needs 00:18:24 Tuning In: Audio Features That Level the Field 00:20:36 Visual Comfort Mode: Making Games Easier on the Eyes 00:21:40 Ryan’s GPS: Recalculating… Always 00:23:16 Camera Chaos: Why Comfort Settings Matter 00:24:17 Lost? Maybe. Late to the Party? Never. 00:24:52 When Film Grain Becomes Film Pain 00:25:48 Input Options for Every Gamer 00:27:59 Not Everyone Games—But Gaming Grows Linux 00:29:33 Jill’s Car, Ryan’s Crisis: Who Gave Him the Map? 00:31:31 Rust Never Looked So Good: COSMIC Alpha 7 Arrives 00:37:04 Ryan’s Ego Boost... and Michael’s Reality Check 00:38:30 Accessibility First: COSMIC Adds Helpful New Features 00:40:08 Not Just Pretty—COSMIC Is Getting Powerful 00:42:00 Magnified Improvements: Jill Helps Tune COSMIC 00:44:26 Ryan Explains the Universe to Neil deGrasse Tyson 00:45:42 Linux Didn’t Click? Better Write a Blog Post 00:47:25 You Don’t Have to Game to Benefit from It 00:50:29 Rootkits in Disguise: The Anti-Cheat Dilemma 00:52:19 Climbing the Linux Curve with NVIDIA Dragging You Down 00:53:30 Surprise! Your Windows-Only Gear Isn’t Cross-Platform. 00:56:55 Switching Takes Time—That’s Not a Linux Thing, That’s a Tech Thing 00:58:07 GIMP ≠ Photoshop—But That’s Not the Point 00:59:00 RTFM: A Warm Hug from the Linux Community 01:00:50 Bring the Linux Critique, Not the Baggage 01:01:58 Broken Drivers and Bing Results—Living the Windows Dream 01:03:42 Step Aside, Ryan—Pewds Did It Better 01:07:41 In Conclusion: Linux Deserves a Fairer Shot 01:08:20 Offline Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere 01:10:09 Support the Show 01:12:57 Destination Red Hat Summit 01:13:38 Outro 01:15:29 Post Show Links: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919 (https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919) https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/accessibility_features (https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/accessibility_features) https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-7-never-been-beta (https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-7-never-been-beta) https://www.xda-developers.com/regret-switching-linux/ (https://www.xda-developers.com/regret-switching-linux/) Pewdiepie's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0) Michael's reaction to Pewdiepie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4) https://kiwix.org/en/ (https://kiwix.org/en/)
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