

Linux Matters
Linux Matters
Experienced Open Source professionals exploring the tech we actually use. If it runs on Linux, we're into it. Whether you're tweaking your desktop, gaming, self-hosting, developing software, improving terminal productivity, or running production infrastructure — we cover the tools and workflows that actually matter. New episode every fortnight. Upbeat and family-friendly for Linux enthusiasts of all ages.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 29min
Big Backup Bonanza
In this episode:
Alan is backing up with rsnapshot
Martin suggests BorgBackup is better
Mark is using rclone to keep family photos safe
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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Jul 25, 2023 • 33min
Picking Apart the Steam Deck
In this episode:
Mark is repairing a Steam Deck
Alan is taking digital hoarding too far with Tube Archivist
Martin is creating a magical LAN using the Internet with ZeroTier
Some pictures of the state inside Mark’s Steam Deck
The interior of a Steam Deck showing a PCB with a corroded connector
The back of a Steam Deck’s touchpad showing sticky residue
The touch pad PCB from a Steam Deck showing sitcky residue coating the sensor
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. 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.

Jul 11, 2023 • 32min
Immutable Desktop Linux for Anyone
In this episode:
Martin makes a NixOS configuration for non-technical family members
Alan takes a Steam Deck on an aeroplane
Mark is publishing a GNOME extension
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. 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.

Jun 27, 2023 • 32min
Writing A Game For Linux
In this episode:
Alan is extending the range of ADSB receivers and sending data to additional places
Mark is “hacking” a washing machine
Martin is entering Linux Game Jam 2023 in a not very Linux-y way with Antsy Alien Attack Pico
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. 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.

Jun 13, 2023 • 33min
Extending GNOME is hard
In this episode:
Mark is writing a GNOME Extension
Martin edits without nano, switching to Micro
Alan presents what we learned from AskUbuntu
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.

May 30, 2023 • 32min
Automatic for the people
In this episode:
Alan announces RSS is alive and well, and powering Mastodon bots
Mark finds the best mouse for desktop Linux. Possibly.
Martin is using the Stream Deck to automate desktop Linux
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.

May 16, 2023 • 28min
Soaking up the Cider
In this episode:
Martin switches to Apple Music on Desktop Linux
Alan starts Sideloading Homebrew on Steam Deck
Mark tries to find note-taking nirvana
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. 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.
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May 2, 2023 • 32min
Lawful evil monitor alignment
In this episode:
Mark is choosing a D&D alignment based on your monitor layout
Alan is building an ADB-S receiver to send flight data to FlightRadar24
Martin is unfathomably playing video games on Linux without a Steam Deck
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. 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.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 37min
Mastodon on my résumé
In this episode:
Alan is running Mastodon for a group of friends.
Martin is looking for the best Linux-loving laptop to rival the Apple Silicon offerings.
Mark uses the Steam Deck as his primary gaming device.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. 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.

Apr 11, 2023 • 27sec
Introducing Linux Matters Podcast
Hello friends!
We’ve got the band back together, and we’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Linux Matters. We’ll be here every two weeks, talking about the impact Linux has on our daily lives. While the podcast is new, our voices might be familiar to you. Linux Matters is brought to you by the minds and voices behind the Ubuntu Podcast.
Join us for some upbeat family-friendly banter, conversation and discussion for Linux enthusiasts and casual observers of all ages. We’ll be covering terminal productivity, desktop apps, self-hosting, Linux hardware and devices, community management, gaming, development and all the Linux Matters that matter.
Search for “Linux Matters” wherever you get your podcasts and smash the subscribe button!


