Late Night Linux

The EU are close to adopting a law to scan messages, Switzerland blazes the public money public code trail, Chromium-based browsers have a “special feature” to interact with Google sites, Mozilla shows that it needs advertising, and openSUSE might be getting a new (terrible) name.   News EU chat control law proposes scanning your messages — even encrypted ones Take action to stop chat control now! Switzerland mandates software source code disclosure for public sector Why Chromium tells Google sites about your CPU, GPU usage Privacy-Preserving Attribution Firefox 128 includes new adtech features that are turned on by default Mozilla desperately needs transparency Rebranding openSUSE?           Automox Check out the brand new Autonomous IT podcast. Listen in as a variety of experts in the IT Operations space discuss the latest Patch Tuesday releases, mitigation tips, and custom automations to help with CVE remediations. Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.   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

Discover an advanced hex editor for reverse engineering binaries, explore file restoration from snapshots, and learn how to stream audio from phones to Linux desktop. Dive into the world of interactive fiction games and managing tasks efficiently.

In this podcast, instead of news, they play a Linux-themed game show. They discuss file transfer methods, Linux software alternatives like GIMP and Krita, challenges with software installations, device connectivity, and Linux desktop environments. They also talk about OnePassword's Extended Access Management, software-defined networking, and share listener feedback about using IMUNES for internet connection sharing.

Unlocking the full potential of Nvidia graphics cards, hacking the otherwise bricked Spotify hardware device, Félim realised that his Borg backups could be significantly smaller, making wiring diagrams using text, silly terminal effects and colours, using a ThinkPad as a WiFi dongle, great lightweight distros for an ancient netbook, better Google searches, and more.   Discoveries nvidia-patch Hacking the Spotify Car Thing borg compact Terminal Text Effects lolcat WireViz BunsenLabs Batocera Unsong udm=14 Gruble             Automox Check out the brand new Autonomous IT podcast. Listen in as a variety of experts in the IT Operations space discuss the latest Patch Tuesday releases, mitigation tips, and custom automations to help with CVE remediations. Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.             See our contact page for ways to get in touch. RSS: Subscribe to the RSS feeds here

In this podcast, they discuss the exciting future of RISC-V and Arm Linux laptops, Mozilla's divisive acquisition in the digital advertising space, and the 25th anniversary of Krita. They also touch on the challenges and advancements in ARM Linux laptop support, KDE updates, and the importance of advertising revenue for project survival.

Your favourite obscure open source software in Voice of the masses. Plus whether AI is a load of old rubbish, and even if it is useful for some things we have to ask ourselves: at what cost?   Voice of the masses What’s the best open source app or utility that no one else has heard of?           Kolide Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Visit kolide.com/latenightlinux to learn more.           See our contact page for ways to get in touch. RSS: Subscribe to the RSS feeds here

Interesting topics include Firefox's new features, vertical tabs, AI in browser, KDE Plasma 6.1 beta, using technology for workouts, processing data on the command line, and tracking Mastodon accounts via RSS feed reader.

Reflecting on the evolution of Linux and open source, from the struggles of early installations to modern convenience. Discussing advancements in gaming, virtualization, and proprietary software accessibility. Exploring the impact of open source in various fields and the growing support for Linux by companies like Microsoft.

The podcast delves into Raspberry Pi's IPO news, Mozilla's new Executive Director, OSI's open source AI definition, and a quick bit of KDE news. Topics range from expanding Raspberry Pi products to shaping the AI era and openwashing concerns in the industry.

Guest host Jim from 2.5 Admins joins to discuss the future of Linux and open source, next-gen file systems, monopolization of computing, challenges for open systems, RISC-V technology, hardware usability, and the evolving internet landscape.