Linux After Dark Linux After Dark – Episode 110
Dec 5, 2025
The hosts dive into nostalgic Linux and open-source tech, reminiscing about the days of the Eee PC and experimenting with various distros. May shares insights on using FOG for deploying Windows images, highlighting its advanced features. There’s a heartfelt discussion on reviving old hardware and sentimental keepsakes from past projects. Chris talks about his experiences with a headless Ubuntu server and learning system administration, while tales of router hacking reveal the joys of networking tinkering. The episode is a vibrant mix of memories and tech ingenuity.
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Deploying Windows From A Linux Host
- May set up FOG on a Debian host to image and manage dozens of Windows machines.
- She fixed bugs upstream and deployed updates remotely so users barely noticed reimages.
Open Source Is Real-World Collaboration
- Working on real deployments taught May what open source collaboration means in practice.
- Fixing bugs for diverse users showed how community contributions improve software for everyone.
Netbook As A Safe Linux Playground
- Joe used an Eee PC netbook to experiment with dozens of Linux distros and desktop environments.
- The small spare machine let him test risky changes without affecting his primary computer.
