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Late Night Linux

Late Night Linux – Episode 315

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Jan 6, 2025
This episode features lively discussions about 2024 predictions and bold forecasts for 2025. The hosts dissect Amazon's potential software shift for Fire TV, and explore gaming advancements like Epic Games' Linux support. They also tackle the unsustainable AI hype and concerns about infrastructure security. Geopolitical tensions and VR innovations are examined, alongside reflections on Tesla's self-driving risks. Finally, there's a deep dive into the future of desktop Linux and evolving environments like XFCE, KDE, and GNOME.
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INSIGHT

Cloud Vendor Collapse

  • Will predicted the financial collapse of a cloud vendor.
  • This did not happen, though smaller vendors were considered more likely.
ANECDOTE

Amazon's Custom OS

  • Amazon considered replacing the OS on Fire TV sticks with a custom OS in early 2024.
  • No further news has emerged, leaving Will grateful for sideloading capabilities.
INSIGHT

Fire OS and App Ecosystem

  • The rich app ecosystem, particularly on Fire tablets, might have outweighed the benefits of a custom OS for Amazon.
  • This could have led to the project's cancellation or postponement.
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