A few nice Cosmic reveals, Linux market share gains, macOS more vulnerable than Windows

Aug 3, 2024

Linux's desktop market share hits a record high, showcasing its growing popularity. A new report reveals that macOS is actually more vulnerable to security breaches than both Windows and Linux. The development of the Cosmic desktop environment promises exciting innovations, while Mesa prepares to phase out X11 support. The podcast also discusses YouTube's problematic ad strategy and highlights the latest advancements in various Linux distributions, including the newly released Vanilla OS 2 and Serpent OS.

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Intro

00:00 • 11min

Exploring the Development Behind Cosmic: Features, Design Choices, and Future Prospects

11:23 • 10min

YouTube's New Ad Strategy and Linux Distro Releases

21:34 • 4min

Linux Distribution Innovations

25:47 • 7min

Reddit's Data Dilemma and Corporate Accountability in Tech

32:21 • 8min