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Jul 2, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 449
This week we discuss a proposal in Fedora 44 to remove support for 32 bit libraries. We address your Kubernetes questions and talk about 2-in-one laptops with touchscreens!
-- During The Show --
00:54 Intro
VLANs on Linux
Trunk into V-Host
Not using NetPlan
Using bridges to different ports
11:23 Kubernetes - Nick
Steve and Open Shift
The disconnect
If you bring it, you are "the guy"
You need to understand what you are running
Write back in!
As nerds we need to pull back the covers
21:00 How Noah got started with Linux
Got it working
Company paid to train Noah
22:42 News Wire
xfsprogs - lwn.net
Cryptsetup 2.8 - phoronix.com
Docker 28.3 - docs.docker.com
Rust 1.88 - releases.rs
Mir 2.21 - app.daily.dev
Firefox ESR 140 - mozilla.org
Jonathan Bryce To Lead CNCF - thenewstack.io
Refresh OS 2.5 - refreshos.org
TheSSS 49 - sourceforge.net
Tails 6.17 - torproject.org
Oracle 10 - blogs.oracle.com
Fedora May Drop 32-bit packages - tomshardware.com
Berkely Humanoid Robot - fox.com
DeviceLayout.jl Open Source - amazon.com
A2A Protocol Project - campustechnology.com
Gemini CLI - blog.google
Google has announced Gemini CLI: an open-source CLI AI agent
GitHub Copilot - visualstudiomagazine.com
Ernie 4.5 - techtarget.com
24:34 Touch Laptop/Tablet - Aryeh
HP ProBook
CTC Solutions Donates Laptops
Writing scripts for 2in1
PineTab2
29:15 Gift Buying - Carey
Geek buying gift guide before Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Noah is already making a list
Seagate Iron Wolf Pro
Backblaze survey
Recertified MDD Drives
Treat drives like cattle
Drive warranty
37:25 Liberux Nexx Phone
Liberux
Nexx Indiegogo
Open Source and Crowdfunding done right
Noah doesn't crowd fund hardware
PinePhone Pro comes close
Liberux Nexx
Hardware kill switches
Replaceable eMMC, RAM, Cellular
Built for Linux
Steve needs an MP3 player
46:20 Fedora 44 and 32 bit
32 bit required for games and older software
32 bit vs TPM 2.0
Removing 32 bit could kill projects like Bazzite
Canonical tried this and back tracked
We may get 32 bit emulators
How long will 32 bit stick around
fedoraprojet.org
tomshardware.com
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Jun 28, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 448
This week we ask the question, when is it okay to leverage technology you don't understand, and when should you work to acquire the underlying domain knowledge?
-- During The Show --
00:52 Intro
Cut from the same cloth
02:12 When to Leverage Tools
Will always be jobs for deep understanding
Lets Encrypt shortening life of certs
AWX story
Why AWX
Short term damage control
Advice for someone else
You have to understand the manual process
Is it still possible to dig down?
Clicking through UI skill set
How much time do you spend down the rabbit hole
23:09 News Wire
Open ZFS 2.3.3 - phoronix.com
Open ZFS 2.2.8 - phoronix.com
Darktable 5.2 - darktable.org
QtCreator 17 - qt.io
Nano 8.5 - gnu.org
MKVToolNix 93.0 - mkvtoolnix.download
Linux 6.14 EOL - endoflife.date
Plasma 6.4 - kde.org
KDE Frameworks 6.15 - kde.org
IceWM 3.8 - phoronix.com
Sway 1.15 - github.com
WSL 2.6 Open Source - phoronix.com
PostmarketOS 25.06 - postmarketos.org
Rocky Linux 10.0 - rockylinux.org
Kali Linux 2025.02 - kali.org
Amazon Linux 2023 FIPS 140-3 - aws.amazon.com
PAM & Udisks Flaws - thehackernews.com
Mistral 3.2 - venturebeat.com
MiniMax M1 - theregister.com
24:40 AI vs Privacy
Users don't want sensitive data retained
Claims order creates "mass surveillance program"
If it's on the internet, it's public
Expectation of using AI
Will this change the way people use these tools
Responsibility is on the professional
Approaching 50/50 AI/Human internet data
Data mining and model training
ARSTechnica
41:00 Framework 12 inch Laptop
Designed to be repaired
Framework presenter pulled off the keyboard live
13 inch vs 15 inch laptops
Touch screen 2 in 1
Productivity on the plane
Phoronix
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Jun 18, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 447
-- During The Show --
00:52 Intro
Being around people can be draining
SELF presentations
Steve helping Noah get into "hosting"
Strong personalities
No Windows "badge of honor"
New streaming and recording system
10:10 NixOS Feedback - Eloy
Vimjoyer Video YouTube
udiskie NixOS Package
Home Manager
Eloy's NixOS Config GitHub
Brick wall head banging
NixOS experience
17:14 UPS - Tobias
Grid tie solar systems
Smaller UPS causing breaker to flip
Chicken UPS
UPS may not be needed
PDU with "protected" power switch
Not all UPS will solve power surges
APC "800lbs Gorilla"
Consider the cost and ability to replace UPS battery
CyberPower 15A Rackmount PDU Amazon
APC Line Interactive CDW
CyberPower PFC Sinewave 2000VA Amazon
Tripp Lite 1500VA Rack Mount Amazon
Somerset Power Systems
Debian Wiki apcupsd
GitHub apcupsd
GitHub Network UPS Tools (NUT)
Arch Wiki APC UPS
31:00 OPNsense - Samuel
Beelink
Protectli
Coreboot
Build Quality
Native OPNSense support
AESNI Offloading
Hunsun
storage and fans garbage
Used Sophos
Get a model with sata drive
110 and above models
Swap the fans and drive
ODROID H4
Zima boards
39:19 Windows 10 EOL
Windows 11 requires
TPM 2.0
Secure Boot
Supported CPU
Mind Drip Media gave away laptops
Half loaded with EndlessOS
Half loaded with "Nixbook"
Recipient of generosity
Remote desktop
#### 46:46 Cinnamon Desktop
Can be stripped down
Steve's primary desktop
#### 48:55 Recycle laptops locally
Reach out to local companies
Homeless shelters need computers
Windows 11 is an opportunity
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Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 18min
Ask Noah Show 446 | Live from SELF 2025!
This week we're live from SELF and we talk about being reliant on yourSELF! THE Alan Hicks joins us to talk about keeping your skills sharp and learning the base domain knowledge.Special Guest: Alan Hicks.Support Ask Noah Show

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Jun 11, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 445
This week, the hosts dive into the fascinating world of X11Libre, a new fork of the old Xorg display server, highlighting the growing shift toward Wayland. They also pump up excitement for the upcoming Southeast Linux Fest, focusing on retro tech nostalgia and the various fun activities planned, including ham radio testing and a lan party. Additionally, they discuss the challenges of software compatibility and the transition from CB radios to ham radio technologies. Don't miss their insights on new developments in the Linux landscape!

Jun 4, 2025 • 59min
Ask Noah Show 444
Akash Srivastava & Mairin “Mo” Duffy join the Ask Noah Show to talk about Red Hat's approach to AI models.
-- During The Show --
00:45 Intro
Talking about christmas gifts
Presentation season
Christmas time
03:30 Communicating Technical Things
Who are you talking to
Willingness to learn
Knowledge for Knowledge sake
Steve's process for teaching
We all compare to things we know
Building vocabulary
How to know an idea isn't landing
What do you aim for time wise
10:28 Red Hat Granite Models
Small Language Model
Language and Code Model
Indemnify the Model
What is an Open Source Model?
Models are not software
Weights
Why smaller models for enterprise use?
Tuning models
Why monolithic vs agentic AI?
Is it better to train your own model?
Beam search and inference time scaling
Why InstructLab?
InstructLab safety rails
HuggingFace, InstructLab, formats
AI in general use
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May 28, 2025 • 54min
Episode 443: Ask Noah Show 443
Mike McGrath, VP of Software Engineering at Red Hat, dives into cutting-edge topics like RHEL AI, and the upcoming RHEL 10, highlighting innovation in Linux administration. He discusses the nuances of community engagement in open source, the challenges of quantum computing, and the intriguing concept of AI as a 'bootloader' for future technologies. The conversation also touches on the impact of recent software licensing changes and critiques of bureaucratic identity systems, making for a thought-provoking listen on modern tech challenges.

May 21, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 442
This week we're live from Red Hat Summit! We talk security, evolving threats, and Steve gives an update on his journey with his new graphics card.
-- During The Show --
01:30 Vincent Danen - VP of Product Security
You can secure your own data on premise
Cloud you loose some control
Supply chain attacks
Where do you get your news?
Hacker News
Naked Security
IBM security feed
The Register
AI for security
Agentic workflows
AI attack vectors
"Slop squatting"
Sanitizing AI input
Guard rails
23:48 News Wire
Calibre 8.4 - calibre-ebook.com
Nmap 7.96 - gbhackers.com
Mesa 25.1 - plamolinux.org
Linux Kernel 6.15 - theregister.com
Plamo Linux 8.2 - plamolinux.org
Rust Sudo & Ubuntu 25.10 - discourse.ubuntu.com
Deepin Desktop Removed From openSUSE Repos - opensuse.org
Fedora 42 WLS - theregister
ClickFix - bleepingcomputer.com
NordVPN Linux GUI - computerweekly.com
Fake AI Videos & Noodlophile - bleepingcomputer.com
Reachy 2 - infoq.com
OpenVision - venturebeat.com
Open WebUI - reddit.com
26:00 Steve's GPU Travels
Swapped the graphics card
Custom Arch install
GPU requires beta drivers
ZFS on root and boot menu
beta drivers require newer kernel
DKMS Nvidia drivers
Flatpaks are broken
Picking the problem you want to solve
What would you change?
36:48 Flatpak Problems
Flatpaks use drivers
Some launched some didn't
Can't find some files on the system
42:50 Solar Panels - Tony
Solar on a vehicle is great!
Product vs system
12v vs 24v
Jackery
Inverter vs Micro Inverters
Brands for a "product solution"
Anker
EcoFlow
Make sure to get a LFP (LifePO4) model
HQST PV Panels
Monocrystalline
9BB or 10BB
HQST MPPT Charge Controller
20 amp, consider the 60 amp
LiTime
Pick a "Self Heating"
SOK Battery
Metal case batteries can be "rebuilt/repaired"
Brands to consider
Victron
Epoch Battries
Renogy
Brands listed above
Brands to avoid
GoalZero
Any "Chineseium"
48:50 Cassette Tape Restoration - William
Professional Services
Local University
Reach out to Noah/Altispeed
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May 14, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 441
Nils Buchner, a prominent member of the Ubuntu Matrix Council, dives into the exciting world of the Matrix communication platform. They discuss Canonical’s design choices in implementing Matrix and how it enhances community engagement. The chat also touches on the potential of repurposing technology to support underprivileged populations. Plus, Noah shares updates on his solar project and open-source solutions for solar energy, adding a fresh twist to the tech talk!

May 7, 2025 • 54min
Ask Noah Show 440
This week Noah tells the story of how Altispeed built a solar system for a remote camera for a daycare. Tiny joins to discuss the value of metric and why he believes Victoria Metrics does it better.
-- During The Show --
00:55 Graphics Cards
When do you update graphics cards
Watching prices, trying to buy
Bought 5060ti
Quadro P6000 Sold in 2 Min
What is driving the cost?
Over Time
"Unplugging"
Mature Leaders
High Intensity/Surge Seasons
Talking through movies
16:05 Solar Camera System
Camera's on a playground
Trenching and conduit
Hanging wire from utility poles
Shed with no power or network
Solar powered camera setup
Greentech Renewables
Noah's Battery Amazon
LiTime
Unifi SunMax SolarPoint Amazon
Trouble shooting, lay it out first
Nano Beams 5AC
Axis Camera
Industrial 24v Switch Amazon
Enphase System
Metrics, data nerds
Victoria Metrics
Victoria Metrics Docs
Grafana
Solar Cable Amazon
MC4 Crimper Amazon
HQST Solar
SOK Battery
Victron Charge Controllers
48:30 Sustainability
ANS 424
Reproduce-ability
Minimalism
Access Control System
News Wire
Deluge 2.2.0 - deluge.readthedocs.io
OpenZFS 2.3.2 - phoronix.com
Bleachbit 500 - bleachbit.org
Thunderbird 138.0 - Thunderbird.net
Firefox 138.0 - mozilla.org
QBittorrent 5.1.0 - qbittorrent.org
Redis Open Source Again - thenewsstack.io
Tails 6.15 - torproject.org
4MLinux 48.0 - 4mlinux-releases.blogspot.com
Commodore OS 3 - theregister.com
AnduinOS - zdnet.com
Malicious Go Modules - thehackernews.com
AI Threat Defense - venturebeat.com
Meta's AI Model Goes to Space - fb.com
Parakeet-TDT-0.6B-V2 - venturebeat.com
LTXV-13B - siliconangle.com
Linux Inside MS Excel - tomshardware.com
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