Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 343
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Jul 21, 2025 The discussion kicks off with Anubis, a tool fighting AI bots, sparking mixed reactions from the community. They humorously explore the integration of XFC and Wayland while diving into the quirky 'smeg CLI' tool inspired by 'Red Dwarf.' The conversation touches on the practicality of feature flags for smooth software updates and highlights essential resources like cheat sheets and privacy tools. The hosts share insights on processor performance and the challenges of customizing XFCE, wrapping up with reflections on the emotional bonds we have with our tech.
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Proof of Work Against AI Bots
- Anubis forces proof of work to block AI crawler bots but is criticized for its energy waste and crypto-like approach.
- This method may become impractically expensive and unsustainable if widely adopted due to rising electricity costs.
Wayback Bridges Xorg to Wayland
- Wayback enables older desktops that only support Xorg to use Wayland by translating desktop-level protocols.
- This mitigates security risks of Xorg and reduces political conflicts related to desktop environment choices.
Generate Red Dwarf Quotes Easily
- Use smegcli to generate Red Dwarf quotes as animated gifs directly in the terminal.
- It's a fun Rust-based CLI tool that showcases the show's humor with embedded images.
