LINUX Unplugged

629: Arch Enemies

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Aug 25, 2025
Arch Linux faces a hefty DDoS attack affecting its users, sparking a discussion on security improvements and managing the Arch User Repository more effectively. The hosts also delve into innovative apps for home labs and highlight Task Trove, a privacy-focused task management tool. They explore efficient home automation techniques using APIs and share insights on Unraid's 20th-anniversary live stream. The importance of community contributions to Linux development and maintaining professionalism within the open-source community is also addressed.
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ANECDOTE

License Plate Detection Use Case

  • Chris wants license plate detection via Frigate and a Coral USB accelerator to know who visits his RV or farm.
  • He asks the audience for Wi-Fi camera recommendations that work with Frigate and can be battery-powered.
ADVICE

Fallback To Mirrors And Verify Signatures

  • Use local mirrors and the pacman-mirrorlist when Arch services are unreliable due to outages or attacks.
  • Verify signatures on any manually downloaded ISOs or packages to avoid tampered files.
ADVICE

Mirror Or Clone Needed AUR Packages

  • Clone individual AUR package branches from the GitHub mirror to get packages when the main AUR is down.
  • Consider hosting the few initial packages you need yourself for installer bootstrapping.
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