LINUX Unplugged 592: Chris' Netboot Nonsense
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Dec 9, 2024 Discover how USB drives are becoming obsolete with the innovative netboot.xyz project, allowing users to boot various operating systems over a network. Dive into the Flathub initiative aimed at creating a universal Linux app store and the challenges of app verification. Explore community organizing with ColonyEvents.com and celebrate a listener's successful self-hosting setup. The episode also touches on high-quality music streaming, backup solutions like RescueZilla, and recent innovations in Linux, making it a must-listen for tech enthusiasts!
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Flathub's App Store Ambitions
- Flathub aims to create a universal Linux app store by forming Flathub LLC.
- This initiative seeks to establish a self-sustaining structure with payment/donation systems and community engagement.
Netboot.xyz for Easy Installs and Rescues
- Simplify Linux installations and rescues with Netboot.xyz, a network-based booting system.
- Create a central server offering various OS options, eliminating USB drives and speeding up VM setups.
PJ's Immutable Desktop Conversion
- Listener PJ resisted immutable desktops until NixOS and SteamOS changed his perspective.
- He now embraces immutability due to the ease of use and lack of need to modify system roots.