Destination Linux

The Ultimate Geek Gift Guide for 2025 is here! Don't buy that RAM yet—we explain the massive AI-driven price spikes. Also, testing the powerful VDO Ninja for streaming and our reaction to Linus Tech Tips' latest Linux takes. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Community Feedback 00:07:34 Testing Out VDO Ninja: Open Source or Bust 00:09:15 Sandfly Security 00:11:37 AI Sends RAM Prices to the Stratosphere 00:19:46 DasGeek’s 2025 Ultimate Geek Gift Guide 00:33:21 Linus Tech Tips vs Linux: Reaction from the Highlands 01:01:50 Outro 01:03:20 Post-Show Shenanigans Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com

Matt from Linux Out Loud guest hosts with Jill and Ryan to dive into major internet events and Linux news! We tackle Ryan's "disappointing" take according to a listerner on EU censorship and free speech, discuss the massive Cloudflare outage that took half the internet down, debate if antivirus is necessary on Linux, and look at ProtonDB and the Steam Survey to see if Linux gaming has already won. Plus, we highlight Rclone as the Software Pick. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Community Feedback: “Disappointed in Ryan” (EU Censorship & Free Speech) 00:31:10 Sandfly Security – Agentless Defense for Linux 00:33:48 Cloudflare Falls Over: When Half the Internet Trips 00:34:38 Game Preservation: Keeping Delisted Classics Alive 00:47:03 Kaspersky on Linux: Do We Even Need Antivirus? 00:54:28 ProtonDB & Steam Survey: Has Linux Gaming Already Won? 01:04:15 Software Pick: Rclone – RSync for All Your Clouds 01:06:29 Outro Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Special Guest = Matt (Linux Out Loud)

Sherard Griffin, a technologist from Red Hat and AI practitioner, joins to explore the intersection of Linux and AI. He discusses the potential for AI to reshape Linux desktop experiences and how it could minimize the relevance of traditional distro complexities. Sherard also dives into the implications of quantum computing for security and encryption within Linux. The conversation rounds out with exciting news about Valve's new Steam Machine and its potential to boost Linux adoption in gaming.

Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:44 Community Feedback: New Linux User and Maya Issues 00:12:50 Ryan's New PC Build Update 00:16:18 SPECIAL Sponsor Ad w/ Q&A On Sandfly Security 00:22:50 Does TOR really keep you anonymous? 00:52:13 Nvidia & Crowdstrike Partner on open-source security ecosystem 01:08:30 Linux Kernel Flaw Under Active Exploit 01:19:40 Outro Special Guest: Craig Rowland CEO of SandflySpecial Guest: Craig Rowland.

video: https://youtu.be/v5hrjVzsj20 Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:48 Community Feedback 00:07:45 Sponsor: Sandfly Security 00:11:25 Tech Troubles: RAM, Network, & Arch Linux 00:19:42 New PC Build & Hardware Upgrades 00:26:00 Ubuntu Launches Canonical Academy 00:36:20 System76 COSMIC Desktop, COSMIC Sync & Final 00:51:23 Gaming: Darkenstein 3D & Wolfenstein Memories 01:05:10 Software Pick: Reins Chat for Ollama 01:10:29 Support the Show 01:12:33 Outro

Brandon, an enterprise and server expert from the Pseudo Show, joins to discuss the impending end of Windows 10 and its impact on Linux adoption. He critically analyzes the marketing blunders of Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 and dives into the recent AWS outage, sparking a debate on the dangers of single-region cloud reliance. Brandon also highlights Europe's push for digital sovereignty, advocating for EU-hosted alternatives to shift away from US cloud services. His insights on Zorin OS 18's features and the appeal for Linux users make for a compelling listen.

video: https://youtu.be/Vq1lqxvmaWQ This episode dives into a wild mix of major Linux and tech news — from Microsoft teasing a mysterious “big” Windows announcement (and our sarcastic predictions about it), to Ubuntu’s brand-new Questing Quokka release, to a refreshed Raspberry Pi OS that modernizes its entire desktop experience. We also unpack the heated community debate around Fedora’s new AI policy and what it means for open-source projects going forward. Forum Discussion Thread Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:56 Community Feedback 00:07:17 Help for Michael & TuxDigital Gratitude 00:09:33 Sandfly Security 00:12:12 Guess What Microsoft is Doing 00:20:58 Canonical releases Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka 00:34:08 Raspberry Pi Trixie 00:44:23 Fedora’s AI Policy - A Project Divided 01:04:25 Software Spotlight: Lenspect 01:09:56 Support the Show 01:11:40 Outro 01:13:17 Post ShowSpecial Guest: Wendy Hill.

video: https://youtu.be/GWF9d5CDF9g Sponsored by Sandfly Security: the revolutionary agentless platform designed for Linux. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly to experience security that's not just effective but gives you peace of mind. No agents. No downtime. Just cutting-edge protection. In this episode of Destination Linux, the team dives into global privacy laws and how the UK’s proposed child protection and filtering systems could reshape the internet as we know it. Ryan breaks down Google’s latest developer decree that threatens the very existence of F-Droid and other open-source Android app stores, while Jill takes us on a nostalgic journey through her boxed Linux collection—from Red Hat 5 to Corel Linux and Mandrake 7.0. Nate wraps things up with a look at Samsung’s bizarre decision to push advertisements on $1,800 smart refrigerators. Privacy, history, and a little bit of corporate absurdity all collide in this week’s show. Forum Discussion Thread Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:58 Update on Michael & The Two-Week Hiatus 00:05:12 Community Feedback: UK Privacy Laws & Router Control 00:23:09 Sponsor: Sandfly Security 00:25:30 Is Google Killing F-Droid? Android's Open Source Dilemma 00:43:18 Jill’s Treasure Hunt: Unboxing Classic Linux Distros 00:45:50 Red Hat 5.0 Hurricane: The Shift from UNIX to FOSS 00:53:29 Corel Linux OS: Industry Graphics and the Wine Breakthrough 01:07:29 Linux Mandrake 7.0: The Distro That Detected Your Sound Card 01:15:06 Treasure Hunt Wrap Up 01:15:35 Samsung's Ad-Riddled ,800 Refrigerator 01:40:44 Over Time 01:41:44 Support the Show 01:43:35 Outro 01:44:36 Post Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Is Google Killing F-Droid? Android's Open Source Dilemma https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html Samsung's Ad-Riddled ,800 Refrigerator https://fortune.com/2025/09/19/samsung-family-hub-refrigerators-advertisements/ Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/ Special Guests: Nathan Wolf and Wendy Hill.

video: https://youtu.be/ER1bsag069s Sponsored by Sandfly Security: the revolutionary agentless platform designed for Linux. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly to experience security that's not just effective but gives you peace of mind. No agents. No downtime. Just cutting-edge protection. In this episode we cover some of the biggest updates across Steam, Valve, Ubuntu, Canonical, NVIDIA, Intel, and the wider Linux and gaming communities. From the world of PC gaming and cryptocurrency to developments in AI, CUDA, and GPU technology, we explore how these changes are shaping the future of security, performance, and open-source software. Forum Discussion Thread Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:39 Update on Michael: Why He's Out (and When He'll Be Back) 00:05:31 Community Feedback: AI vs. Privacy—The Vivaldi Dilemma 00:21:18 Sandfly Security 00:23:48 Steam Malware Scam: How a Trojan Stole ,000 from a Fundraiser 00:37:29 Ubuntu & NVIDIA: Making CUDA Easy on Linux 00:46:50 Fusing the Titans: The Intel / NVIDIA Strategic Alliance 01:03:08 Software Pick: Scapy 01:05:44 Support the Show 01:10:15 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly destination50 Steam Malware Scam: How a Trojan Stole $32,000 from a Fundraiser https://www.pcmag.com/news/another-steam-game-infects-players-pcs-with-malware-steals-150k-in-crypto Ubuntu & NVIDIA: Making CUDA Easy on Linux https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/canonical-adds-nvidia-cuda-ubuntu-repos Fusing the Titans: The Intel / NVIDIA Strategic Alliance https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-and-intel-to-develop-ai-infrastructure-and-personal-computing-products Software Pick: Scapy https://scapy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

video: https://youtu.be/EJZkJi8qF-M In this episode of Destination Linux, we chat with Máirín Duffy from Red Hat about the essential role of user experience design in open source. She shares her journey into Linux, driven by early encounters with technology, and discusses her contributions to projects like Inkscape. We explore the integration of AI in enhancing user experience while maintaining user control, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in technology. Máirín also talks about her vision for encouraging participation in open source. https://linuxgrrl.com/ Forum Discussion Thread Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:59 Community Feedback 00:07:50 Sandfly Security 00:10:32 Máirín Duffy on Open Source, UX, and the Future of AI 00:12:03 The Origin Story: Linux, First Distro, and the Spark of UX 00:20:42 From Functional to Delightful: A UX Journey 00:39:58 Open Source Creative Tools 00:48:04 A Look at Máirín's Portfolio 00:52:12 A Look at an Evolving Landscape 01:07:27 A Legacy in Open Source and Beyond 01:10:02 Lightning Round 01:16:33 Support the Show 01:19:07 Outro