Linux Matters

Dive into the world of gaming nostalgia as Mark explores the remake of Timesplitters, discussing its origins and modern graphics. Alan shares his experience in a coding contest, creating the innovative emoji-based navigation tool, MojiNav. He details its unique features and the challenges he faced, including a funny conflict of interest. Martin introduces Trippy, a fantastic new network diagnostic tool that beautifully combines traceroute and ping functionality, alongside gping—a graphical way to visualize ping. Get ready for a techy trip!

Dive into the tech of music and video with innovative tools! Discover how Alan transformed a Python project into a Spotify-integrated web app called Auxolotl. From curating personal playlists to navigating Spotify's developer quirks, the discussions are vibrant. Meanwhile, Martin shares insights on hard-forking FFmpeg-Go into ffmpeg-statigo, exploring hardware acceleration, and optimizing performance. Plus, catch Mark's journey with Ubuntu's Tiling Assistant for better workflow. A perfect mix of creativity and tech know-how!

Martin dives into his new projects in Go, unveiling JiveDrop and JiveFire, tools for efficient podcast production and visual audio representation. Mark shares his thrilling experience with Hades II on the Steam Deck while reflecting on its mythology-rich gameplay. Alan introduces Grummage, a revamped TUI for scanning vulnerabilities in applications, and discusses exciting usability upgrades. The conversation highlights innovation in tools and gaming, making it a tech-savvy treat for listeners!

Mark shares his switch to Libro.fm for DRM-free audiobooks, supporting local bookstores. Martin introduces his innovative Nøughty Linux project, merging Ubuntu and Nix, with insights on package management and GPU acceleration. Alan discusses his live streaming setup and tests Nøughty Linux on ThinkPads. They dive into compositor comparisons and security concerns related to streaming, as well as the development of a new Go-based restreamer. Together, they explore the exciting possibilities of Linux in everyday use.

In this discussion, Alan revives his newsletter, tackling spam and improving email deliverability. Martin shares his adventures with the Framework laptop, highlighting disk encryption techniques without LVM. He dives into using LUKS and btrfs, exploring hardware-accelerated ciphers and the benefits of compression. Mark introduces MDLCode, enhancing Moodle development with improved tooling for language strings and database tables. The conversation is rich with practical tips and community engagement!

Join the hosts as they dive into the world of Nix, exploring its advantages and quirks for managing applications. Discover Glyph Party, a cool tool that adds some flair to your terminal with fun Unicode glyphs. Mark shares his journey through the latest RimWorld DLC, Odyssey, detailing its engaging colony management and the challenges of colonist relationships. With new ship mechanics and threats around every corner, gameplay becomes a captivating blend of strategy and survival. Tune in for insights and a touch of humor!

Discover a colorful alternative to apt with Nala, which enhances package management with stylish formatting and improved output. Dive into Mark's troubleshooting journey with dynamic EV charging issues, exploring API integrations and firmware updates. Alan shares his switch from Plex to Jellyfin, highlighting family-friendly features and device compatibility. He even reveals how he organizes libraries for ebooks, comics, and audiobooks within Jellyfin, showcasing its versatility. Tune in for tech insights and troubleshooting tales!

The hosts dive into scanning Snap packages for vulnerabilities and discuss the technical differences between Snaps and OCI containers. Martin shares his personal journey of switching from MacOS to Linux, highlighting productivity challenges along the way. They explore self-hosting photos with Image and Nextcloud, focusing on advanced features like ML-based face recognition. Mark reveals how Image enhances photo organization while keeping data private. The conversation also touches on the quirks of Snap permissions and the importance of local data management.

Dive into the world of retro gaming with a discussion on the Evercade, a unique device offering classic games on physical cartridges. Relive nostalgia as hosts reflect on experiences with the Commodore Amiga and examine the pros and cons of handheld gaming systems. Explore the open-source Dropbox alternative, Maestral, highlighting its advantages for Linux users. Finally, discover innovative protocols designed to optimize AI development and enhance software security through automated checks.

In this episode: Martin has been running Linux on an iPad using a-Shell, a-Shell mini, and iSH. He also used copyparty. Alan went to a hackathon and used Tessl. If you want to try their closed beta, join their discord and tell them popey sent you. Mark installed GrapheneOS on a Pixel 8a. You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us. SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.