Late Night Linux

Guest host popey, a notable contributor to Linux Matters, reflects on seven years in the Linux community. He shares intriguing insights about Google's Stadia and its cloud gaming struggles. The conversation highlights the impact of corporate shifts, particularly IBM's acquisition of Red Hat and Mozilla's controversial financial decisions. They discuss the relevance of GitHub in the open-source ecosystem and explore the potential of AI in coding, celebrating Linux's use in NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter.

Explore the fascinating world of free signal processing courses, perfect for tech enthusiasts. Discover KDE Connect's innovative uses, alongside tools that analyze audio for optimal setups. Dive into Python object inspections and new tools like WAT for better data management. Delve into the economics of podcasting, discussing the challenges of ads versus subscriptions and the complexities of micropayments. This engaging discussion blends tech insights with practical advice for creators and listeners alike.

Guest host popey, a contributor from Linux Matters and insightful newsletter writer, joins to discuss intriguing topics in the FOSS space. They delve into Microsoft's donation of the Mono project to the Wine project, reflecting on its historical importance. The conversation touches on the Internet Archive's e-book lending legal battle, highlighting copyright tensions. They also critique Mozilla's new AI features in Firefox and emphasize the need for donations in the open-source community to support developers and enhance projects.

The hosts dive into the ethical conundrums of using tech from companies with murky practices. They debate whether it's possible or worthwhile to convert WSL users to native Linux. The discussion emphasizes the balance between personal ethics and societal implications, particularly regarding contentious social media. Listeners are encouraged to consider the advantages of Linux without a hard push for conversion, highlighting the evolving attitudes in the tech community.

Linux turns 33, and the hosts reflect on its monumental influence on tech history. Mozilla faces financial challenges, heavily reliant on Google funding, while Firefox battles with new updates. Microsoft’s patches disrupt dual-boot systems, creating chaos for users. A showdown in corporate politics emerges between Google and Canonical over software packaging. Amid critiques of Apple’s policies, the episode celebrates the launch of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, teasing exciting possibilities for future projects in the ecosystem.

The easy way to learn IPv6, making shell scripts a lot prettier, a reverse-engineered watch with apps from the 80s, a cool tasks app, more details about OggCamp, and whether FOSS people are all old.   Discoveries IPv6 for IPv4 admins bashsimplecurses Reverse engineering an old Seiko UC-2000 taskfinder   OggCamp Gary tells us about the upcoming free culture event in Manchester, UK. Get tickets here, and volunteer to be part of the crew here. Call for papers OggCamp on Mastodon   Are FOSS people all old? The graying open source community needs fresh blood           1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Support the show and check it out at 1password.com/latenightlinux         See our contact page for ways to get in touch. RSS: Subscribe to the RSS feeds here

Open source myths, Graham gives us an update on the Open Documentation Academy, and why we don’t really talk about mobile Linux anymore.   Open source myths Open Documentation Academy (GitHub repo)       Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes         See our contact page for ways to get in touch. RSS: Subscribe to the RSS feeds here

Joe, a Linux Mint enthusiast, shares his love for this user-friendly distro while discussing the challenges of transitioning from GNOME. Félim dives into the nuances of right-click functionality in PuTTY, admitting a past mistake. Will, perplexed by Lemmy, expresses his confusion about the Fediverse. They also explore the playful world of ASCII animations, the importance of unblocking domains from Cloudflare, and why Vivaldi remains under the radar despite its merits.

NVIDIA is moving towards open-source GPU drivers, raising questions about their true commitment. The EU's funding cuts for FOSS could jeopardize future privacy efforts. A controversial take on Mark Zuckerberg's use of 'open source' sparks debate. Meanwhile, Proton introduces a new wallet and AI tools, but the Linux community is skeptical. Google faces backlash for halting cookie elimination plans and its labor issues with reCAPTCHA. Finally, the environmental impact of digital technologies and the shift to app usage are examined.

Discover security flaws in Bluetooth devices and how to protect your tech. Explore the exciting world of databases and the ease of running Linux VMs on iPads. Delve into the nostalgic realm of interactive adventure games, including the Bladecoder Adventure Engine, perfect for aspiring creators. Reflect on listener feedback about the podcast's tone and the balance between optimism and realism in tech discussions. Join a candid conversation about classic games and how they influence today's gaming culture.