Episode 260: Thinkpad as a Service

We get an update from Dell’s Barton George on their Linux initiative Sputnik, cover some important community news, and the uncomfortable questions raised by Krita’s new financial boost.

And some simple tips to improve your security at the edge.

Special Guests: Alex Kretzschmar, Barton George, Brent Gervais, and Eric Hendricks.

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