Linux & Open Source News
The Linux Experiment
Weekly roundup of everything new in the Linux and Open Source world! May contain gaming and privacy related topics.
This is a longer counterpart to the Linux and Open Source news videos available on The Linux Experiment Youtube Channel.
Iβm Nick, Iβve been making Linux and Open Source related videos on YouTube since 2018, with a sizeable following of more than 300 000 subscribers. Iβve been using Linux since 2006, starting with Ubuntu (like most people), and I have 12 years of experience in project management and UX, and thatβs the lens I use to view the progress of our Linux desktops and open source applications!
This is a longer counterpart to the Linux and Open Source news videos available on The Linux Experiment Youtube Channel.
Iβm Nick, Iβve been making Linux and Open Source related videos on YouTube since 2018, with a sizeable following of more than 300 000 subscribers. Iβve been using Linux since 2006, starting with Ubuntu (like most people), and I have 12 years of experience in project management and UX, and thatβs the lens I use to view the progress of our Linux desktops and open source applications!
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Aug 17, 2024 β’ 39min
Could the US break up Google? Deepin 23, SteamOS for other devices
Could the US break up Google? The potential disruption in tech monopolies is discussed. The release of Deepin 23 shines a light on its innovative features. Ubuntu celebrates its 20th anniversary with nostalgic updates. Mozilla seeks to revitalize Firefox with user-friendly improvements. Concerns rise over leaked OAuth tokens threatening major companies. EU legislation poses challenges for open-source projects, emphasizing compliance. Exciting developments in Linux include enhanced ARM emulation and the booming FlatHub platform.
Aug 10, 2024 β’ 45min
Cosmic Alpha is out, elementary OS 8 in September, Nvidia scraped videos for its AI
Discover the launch of Cosmic Desktop Alpha, designed to elevate the Linux experience. Exciting updates on elementary OS 8 and GNOME 47 are discussed, alongside advances in an immutable version of Manjaro. The conversation shifts to the implications of Chrome's manifest v3 on ad blockers and other extensions. Ethical concerns surrounding Nvidia's data use for AI training are also examined. Plus, hear about the potential changes in Google's search monopoly following a court ruling and a European initiative to protect player access to video games.
Aug 3, 2024 β’ 40min
A few nice Cosmic reveals, Linux market share gains, macOS more vulnerable than Windows
Linux's desktop market share hits a record high, showcasing its growing popularity. A new report reveals that macOS is actually more vulnerable to security breaches than both Windows and Linux. The development of the Cosmic desktop environment promises exciting innovations, while Mesa prepares to phase out X11 support. The podcast also discusses YouTube's problematic ad strategy and highlights the latest advancements in various Linux distributions, including the newly released Vanilla OS 2 and Serpent OS.
Jul 27, 2024 β’ 42min
Firefox's Opt-out ad setting, AI tool pirated movies, SecureBoot broken
Firefox's new ad settings raise eyebrows over transparency and user consent. An AI tool faces backlash for training on pirated content, leading to ethical concerns. A massive vulnerability in Secure Boot technology affects hundreds of popular devices, exposing serious security risks. Linux Mint 22 debuts with exciting features, while new Nvidia drivers aim to improve the user experience. Tensions around telemetry practices continue to unfold, showcasing the growing complexities in tech and privacy.
Jul 20, 2024 β’ 38min
3rd party Bug killed Windows PCs across the world, openSUSE needs to change its name
Massive third party bug caused widespread IT outage, SUSE asks OpenSUSE to rebrand, Solus drops AppArmor, GNOME 47 alpha and Linux kernel 6.10 releases, Nvidia explains transition to Open Source modules, Nobara 40 release
Jul 13, 2024 β’ 42min
Fedora 41 drops X11, Copilot lawsuit dismissed, GNOME 47 looks great
Fedora 41 goes all in on Wayland, GNOME 47 upgrades font and HDR, Arch Linux on Google Drive, Mint 22 Beta woes, Ubuntu App Center supports local deb install, NVK on different kernel, Firefox adds new features, Zed code editor for Linux
Jul 6, 2024 β’ 42min
Fedora Telemetry, Deepin AI, ChromeOS Flex is dead?
Fedora might introduce opt-in telemetry, Deepin improves AI with local assistants, ChromeOS Flex faces abandonment rumors, Linux deals with a black screen of death issue, OpenSUSE unveils a new installer, Mint 22 beta is released, Meta boosts Linux kernel performance, and Proton launches Proton Docs as a document editor.
Jun 29, 2024 β’ 41min
Mozilla sued for discrimination, GNOME without X11, Performance boosts everywhere
Mozilla sued for discrimination, GNOME without X11, KDE triple buffering boost, NVIDIA drivers update for Wayland, Mint 22 beta approaching, Mozilla adds opt-in AI tools, Flathub success
Jun 22, 2024 β’ 40min
GNOME accent colors, the end of ad blockers and Plasma 6.1
The podcast discusses GNOME's new accent colors and VR support, Google's crackdown on ad blockers, Plasma 6.1 release, RISC V and ARM Linux PCs, Fedora 41's power profiles, Ubuntu app center updates, OnlyOffice's PDF editor, Proton's transition to non-profit, and Mozilla's acquisition raising privacy concerns.
Jun 8, 2024 β’ 40min
Mint disables unverified apps, Recall hacked already, KDE as ks for feedback
Linux Mint disables unverified flatpaks, Windows Recall already hacked, Google developing its own Recall feature, KDE seeks community input for goals, elementary OS 8 updates, Thunderbird progressing on Exchange support, ProtonPass now available for Linux, Nouveau drivers to gain more features, Vulkan driver in works for Apple Silicon Macs
