Linux Matters

Linux Matters
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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. SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! Catalyst
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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. SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! Catalyst
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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.
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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!

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