Late Night Linux
Late Night Linux – Episode 250
Oct 10, 2023
Guest Gary from Linux After Dark joins the hosts to discuss the Raspberry Pi 5 announcement, their skepticism about Google's commitment to software updates for the Pixel 8, and their praise for Mozilla's privacy efforts in browsing. They also mention the potential transition from Xorg to Wayland in the Gennoam desktop environment and discuss the release of Incus 0.1 and Gmail's email emoji reactions.
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Quick takeaways
- The Raspberry Pi 5 announcement generated mixed reactions, with some excited about its improved performance and new features, while others expressed reservations about power consumption and the lack of an M.2 slot for PCIe connectivity.
- The discussion about GNOME considering dropping Xorg support brought up differing opinions, with some seeing it as an opportunity to focus on improving Wayland, while others expressed concerns about losing certain features and the lack of support for edge cases.
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Raspberry Pi 5 Announced
The podcast discusses the announcement of the Raspberry Pi 5, highlighting its improved performance and new features. While some are excited about the pre-order option and increased power, others express a more reserved outlook, citing concerns about power consumption and the need for active cooling. The addition of the RP1 chip, improving I/O and adding PCIe connectivity, is noted as a significant development. However, disappointment is expressed over the use of a ribbon cable for PCIe instead of an M.2 slot. The discussion also touches on alternatives to the Raspberry Pi, such as x86 devices, and the preference for devices with proper HDMI ports over micro HDMI. The decision to purchase the Raspberry Pi 5 is questioned, with the availability of cheaper x86 options and the longevity of support from Google being raised as considerations.
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