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Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 354
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Oct 7, 2025 Discover the eye-catching Raspberry Pi 500+, designed to captivate kids and hobbyists alike! Explore how AI is enhancing security in tools like curl. Delve into the uncertain future of F-Droid amid Google’s new developer verification rules. The push toward Android for PC could signify the end of Chrome OS. Dive into the potential implications of the UK's controversial digital ID scheme, stirring public outcry and concerns over civil liberties. Plus, get excited about the native Linux release of Baldur's Gate 3 on the Steam Deck!
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Pi 500+ Targets Appeal Over Raw Power
- The Raspberry Pi 500+ is positioned as a stylish, portable keyboard-computer aimed at education and kids rather than raw performance buyers.
- Hosts note its design, RGB keyboard, and included NVMe make it appealing despite cheaper, faster x86 alternatives.
Pi 400 Drew Students To Tinker
- Graham recounts how a Raspberry Pi 400 at a university booth drew students to tinker and learn with it.
- He uses this to argue the Pi form factor naturally attracts hands-on engagement from young people.
Pi Adjusts Prices And Modernizes OS
- Raspberry Pi raised prices on some 4GB/8GB models due to component and supply costs, and communicated this transparently.
- The new Raspberry Pi OS (Trixie) now looks more modern with a designer and consolidated settings.
