Late Night Linux

Jim from 2.5 Admins joins to discuss Ubuntu 24.04 release and Fedora Linux 40. They talk about Linux in safety software for vehicles. Also, RISC-V setbacks and Amarok 3.0 release. Plus trade restrictions impact and Akademy 2024 registration.

Guest host popey from Linux Matters discusses non-mainstream Linux distros and their unique features. They explore ASCII maps, open-source games like Descent 3, Arch on easy mode, a nuclear power station report, and more interesting topics in the podcast.

Discord's crackdown on Nintendo Switch emulator devs, Open Home Foundation news, the pitfalls of crypto funding for open source, the debate between Windows and Linux users, interesting FOSS projects in space, and a sponsor shoutout to Entroware for Ubuntu computers.

Topics include Linux system security, German government transitioning to Linux, removing backgrounds from images, GPU monitoring, making music with loops, and nostalgic boot sounds.

A backdoor in xz-utils causing SSH server compromises, community efforts to address the issue, delays in software releases, and upcoming Linux events in the UK. OggCamp details shared by Gary. Vulnerabilities in open source projects, security measures, and challenges in project management discussed.

Guest host Gary from Linux After Dark discusses reasons for using open source software, PiKVM for remote control, Kitty terminal emulator, browser-based synths, and the Arch Wiki's wealth of Linux knowledge.

Guest host Gary from Linux After Dark discusses Canonical's struggles with malicious Snaps, KDE theme wiping machines, Mozilla's privacy partner ditching, Redis license changes, and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS getting 12 years of support. Meta joins the Fediverse, while a Switch emulator faces challenges and World Server Throwing Championship 2024 is announced. Sponsored by Tailscale and Kolide for secure networking solutions.

Topics include factors that attract and repel open source users, a user-friendly smart home system, Python memory utility tool, cookie cutter projects, G Plates for plate tectonics, iPhone mirroring on Ubuntu, smartwatch control for lighting, and more.

Excitement over KDE Plasma 6 release, contrasting KDE and GNOME philosophies, Nintendo's legal battle with emulator, Mozilla's Web contributions, and Spotify hosting woes discussed in a fun podcast.

Explore ways to keep kids safe online, affordable ham radios, Bluetooth traffic sniffing, AI head tracking, open-source lighting control, BBS-like interface for Hacker News, new Spotify alternatives, Damn Small Linux comeback, nRF Sniffer, and more tech discoveries.