Destination Linux

video: https://youtu.be/gt_KZ9iN3ik This week on Destination Linux, we’re diving into the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act and what it means for privacy and encryption, checking out the new high-refresh, open-source Modos e-ink monitor, exploring Newelle — an AI assistant built for the GNOME desktop, and highlighting Gapless, the lightweight music player perfect for huge collections. Plus, we help a listener navigate the challenge of running DaVinci Resolve on Linux. 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 00:02:11 Community Feedback 00:03:46 Davinci Resolve on Linux 00:13:25 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 00:16:14 The internet is done for... at least lawmakers are trying to end it 00:33:04 High Refresh E-ink is here, and it is open source! 00:42:27 Newelle, an AI Assistant for GNOME 00:55:18 Software Spotlight: Gapless 01:01:14 Support the show & Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Davinci Resolve on Linux https://github.com/H3rz3n/davinci-helper https://github.com/zelikos/davincibox https://www.danieltufvesson.com/makeresolvedeb Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly The internet is done for... at least lawmakers are trying to end it https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-64584001 High Refresh E-ink is here, and it is open source! https://www.crowdsupply.com/modos-tech/modos-paper-monitor Newelle, an AI Assistant for GNOME https://newelle.qsk.me/#home https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.qwersyk.Newelle https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/newelle-ai-assistant-ubuntu-linux-desktop Software Spotlight: Gapless https://flathub.org/apps/com.github.neithern.g4music Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

video: https://youtu.be/viTzTFszR_Q In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview the founder of Kove, Dr. John Overton, about the journey from co-inventing distributed hash tables that powered the early cloud to his latest breakthrough Kove:SDM, a Software Defined Memory system that literally lets servers "download more RAM". Overton dives into the open source ethos that shaped his career. If you’re passionate about Linux, composable infrastructure, or tech that bends the laws of physics, this conversation is a must watch. 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 Links: https://kove.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_hash_table Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:21 Why we turned a 3-minute booth chat into a full interview 00:02:40 John Overton of Kove 00:03:48 Early career & inventing distributed hash tables 00:16:10 Foundational tech that made today's cloud possible 00:24:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 00:26:48 John's take on AI 00:39:52 The birth of Kove SDM – why it started 01:03:16 Making "download more RAM" real – memory-pool magic 01:17:40 Kove SDM vs. Compute Express Link (CXL) 01:24:54 What are there new challenges in computing you’re excited to tackle? 01:35:39 Lightning round – guilty pleasures, movies & more 01:40:03 Outro

video: https://youtu.be/abgTchtrH0k On this episode of Destination Linux, we are joined by security expert Craig Rowland returns for the “Sandfly Security Scoop,” explaining how the stealthy BPFdoor back‑door evades firewalls and sharing tips for DEF CON and Black Hat attendees. We also unpack listener feedback about phone‑addiction myths and mindful smartphone use. Then we discuss Moonshot’s open‑source Kimi AI model that tackles two‑million‑character prompts and beats proprietary LLM benchmarks, sparking a wider chat about open AI guardrails and Linux’s role under the hood. Later, there's some bittersweet news that Intel is discontinuing its performance‑tuned Clear Linux distro, prompting nostalgia and debate over rolling vs. hybrid releases. Our tip of the week highlights a crowd‑sourced Linux guide that demystifies getting started with Ubuntu especially for network engineers. 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 00:02:18 Community Feedback 00:10:20 Sandfly Security Scoop 00:23:15 Defcon VS Blackhat 00:29:31 OpenSource AI Kimi 00:47:38 Clear Linux OS & Intel's future 01:03:49 Community Tip and Trick 01:09:13 Support the Show 01:12:43 Outro 01:13:07 Post Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security Scoop https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly https://sandflysecurity.com/blog/sandfly-5-5-ai-powered-analysis-advanced-bpfdoor-detection-and-smarter-scanning Defcon VS Blackhat https://defcon.org/ https://www.blackhat.com/ OpenSource AI Kimi https://www.kimi.com/ https://huggingface.co/spaces/Jhawley/moonshotai-Kimi-K2-Instruct Clear Linux OS & Intel's future https://community.clearlinux.org/t/all-good-things-come-to-an-end-shutting-down-clear-linux-os/10716 https://news.itsfoss.com/clear-linux-os-discontinued/ https://www.omglinux.com/intel-clear-linux-os-discontinued-2025/ Community Tip and Trick https://rikosintie.github.io/Ubuntu4NetworkEngineers/CH02-Install-Tools/ Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

video: https://youtu.be/AQcthnOPHlA In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview Sherard Griffin, the Head of Engineering for OpenShift AI at Red Hat. Sherard joins us to reveal how his team is scaling machine-learning across hybrid clouds and containers. He breaks down the Open Data Hub reference architecture and shows how it and other Open Source platforms democratize access to powerful AI tooling. Griffin also explains why transparent model lineage and cost efficient runtimes are non-negotiable for trustworthy enterprise AI deployments, and he shares candid insights on using open infrastructure at scale to unlock the next wave of generative AI innovation. 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. 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 Links: https://www.redhat.com/ https://sherard.ai/ https://opendatahub.io/ https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshift/openshift-data-science Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 Sherard Griffin: OpenShift AI Meets Destination Linux 00:03:00 What Sparked the Tech Passion? 00:10:25 How Open Source Proved Its Power to Sherard 00:17:03 Red Hat Had Data to Crunch—and Sherard Was In 00:19:51 From Skepticism to Scale: Championing Kubernetes 00:26:47 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 00:28:52 AI for Everyone: Red Hat’s Plan to Keep It Open 00:34:38 Is AI Replacing Us? 00:36:34 Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work Where It Matters 00:47:06 Inside the Big Projects Sherard’s Leading Today 00:53:47 Why Linux Is Built for the Future of AI 00:59:44 Landing a Job in Open Source: Sherard’s Advice 01:04:40 Guiding the Next Generation into Software Careers 01:10:18 Lightning Round 01:12:50 Final Thoughts and a Big Thank You to Sherard 01:14:10 Support the Show 01:16:15 Outro

video: https://youtu.be/DrRtxFrl06o In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore a Bluetooth mesh chat app for doomsday scenarios, discussing its decentralized communication. We address community feedback on Wayland and X11 compatibility issues for NVIDIA users and introduce an open-source gaming project enhancing Linux performance with lossless scaling. We also highlight Ploopy’s customizable dial for creative workflows and talk about SpeechNote, a privacy-focused offline speech-to-text application. All of this and more on this episode of Destination Linux. 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. 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 Intro 01:47 Community Feedback 18:39 Sandfly Security 21:36 BitChat: Secure Off-Grid Messaging 33:52 Lossless Scaling on Linux 38:32 This Was About Linux... Then Pancakes Happened 39:34 Back to Lossless Scaling—Because It's That Cool 40:33 Trek Gets Sharper, Waffles Get Roasted, and So Does Ryan 42:38 Spin to Win: Dialing Up Linux Input Devices 45:14 Just Google “Real Money” – It Works 45:50 The Ploopy Knob: Our New Favorite Input Tool 46:42 Smartphones vs Dumb Phones: Let's Bring Back the Brick Phones! 50:24 From Streaming to Stashing: Taking Back Control of Media 53:30 Wrapping Up the Ploopy Saga (For Now) 55:41 Speech Note - speech to text app for Linux 57:37 Support the Show 58:40 Outro 59:37 Post Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly BitChat: Secure Off-Grid Messaging https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat Lossless Scaling on Linux https://steamdeckhq.com/news/lossless-scaling-is-getting-ported-to-linux/ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/lsfg-vk-aims-to-bring-lossless-scalings-frame-generation-to-linux/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/?curator_clanid=42495043 https://github.com/PancakeTAS/lsfg-vk The Ploopy Knob https://ploopy.co/knob/ https://ploopy.co/shop/knob/ https://www.theverge.com/news/698443/ploopy-knob-dial-peripheral-controller-open-source-qmk Speech Note - speech to text app for Linux https://flathub.org/apps/net.mkiol.SpeechNote Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

video: https://youtu.be/C1Z_e2W2i8g In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the Fairphone 6's modular design for sustainability and its role in addressing e-waste. We engage with listener feedback, notably Frank's story about essential tremors, highlighting the importance of tech accessibility. Our conversation also covers Wayback, a Wayland compositor enhancing compatibility with X11, and the impact of Valve’s Proton integration on Linux gaming. We celebrate Linux reaching a 5% desktop market share and introduce IP Lookup, a useful tool for IP information. All this and much more! 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 Intro 02:05 Community Feedback 15:38 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 18:15 Fedora Keeping 32-bit Libraries 19:12 Wayback: Run Classic X Desktops on Wayland 25:53 Fairphone 6 Launches: Modular, Private, and Built to Last 34:12 GrapheneOS vs. Fairphone 37:25 Proton for All: Steam Flips the Switch! 38:43 Linux Desktop Hits 5%: from Niche to Noticed 47:10 IP LookUp: Hacker Vibes in a Clean GUI 48:27 Support the Show 54:36 Outro 57:50 Post Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Fedora Keeping 32-bit Libraries https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f44-change-proposal-drop-i686-support-system-wide/156324/404 Wayback: Run Classic X Desktops on Wayland https://github.com/kaniini/wayback https://www.osnews.com/story/142664/wayback-experimental-layer-to-run-x-desktop-environments-on-wayland/ Fairphone 6 Launches: Modular, Private, and Built to Last https://shop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6 Proton for All: Steam Flips the Switch! https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-update-brings-accessibility-settings-and-proton-enabled-by-default-to-make-linux-gaming-simpler/ Linux Desktop Hits 5%: from Niche to Noticed https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/united-states-of-america https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1lpepvq/linux_breaks_through_5_share_in_usa_desktop_os/ https://ostechnix.com/linux-reaches-5-desktop-market-share-in-usa/ IP LookUp: Hacker Vibes in a Clean GUI https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.bytezz.IPLookup Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

Celebrate Flathub's remarkable milestone of 3 billion app downloads, showcasing its vital role in the Linux ecosystem. Discover the powerful new Kali Linux release designed for the Raspberry Pi, opening doors for ethical hacking. Delve into the heated debate over Fedora's plan to drop 32-bit support, sparking discussions on its impact on gaming and compatibility. Plus, hear about navigating hardware choices and experience the balance between aesthetic appeal and customization in Linux distributions!

video: https://youtu.be/txJomfjAUqI In this episode of Destination Linux, we unpack Denmark’s push for digital sovereignty as it swaps Microsoft Office 365 for LibreOffice, question Google’s commitment to openness after Pixel-specific code goes missing from the latest Android 16 AOSP drop, and celebrate KDE Plasma 6.4’s slew of polish-packed upgrades. Tune in for the big picture on open-source wins, setbacks, and standout releases ... all in one quick-hitting 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 00:01:26 Community Feedback 00:04:37 Ryan Picks Arch (Again) 00:05:54 Ryan Is Okay, I Guess 00:06:25 Ricing Your System 00:10:00 Sandfly Security 00:13:57 Denmark Switches to LibreOffice 00:19:18 All Six Feet in the Water 00:20:19 Ryan Hates Centipedes 00:21:23 The DL Crew Loves Bees 00:22:41 Google Makes It’s Android Open Source Less Accessible 00:32:28 Ryan Tries to Skip Michael's Topic 00:33:08 Ryan Makes Old Man References 00:34:14 KDE Plasma 6.4 Arrives 00:35:46 KDE Plasma 6.4: Flexible Tiling 00:38:34 KDE Fanboy Praises Plasma 00:39:05 KDE Plasma 6.4: HDR Calibration 00:40:30 Framwork has the crew excited 00:45:41 Drop the Extra 'S' 00:46:32 KDE Plasma 6.4: Spectacle Overhaul 00:47:49 KDE Plasma 6.4: System Monitoring 00:48:40 KDE Plasma 6.4: KRunner 00:50:29 KDE Plasma 6.4 Wrap Up 00:52:25 Tip of the Week: Viewing Logs in Linux 00:56:22 Support the Show 01:01:11 Outro 01:01:31 Post Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Ryan Is Okay, I Guess https://store.tuxdigital.com/products/ryan-is-okay-i-guess-tee Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Denmark Switches to LibreOffice https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/denmark-government-replaces-microsoft-with-linux-libreoffice https://www.neowin.net/news/denmark-ditching-windows-and-office-for-linux-as-it-may-not-want-to-rely-on-microsoft-trump/ Google Makes It’s Android Open Source Less Accessible https://9to5google.com/2025/06/12/android-open-source-project-pixel-change/ KDE Plasma 6.4 https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.0/ Tip of the Week: Viewing Logs in Linux https://destinationlinux.net/424 Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

video: https://youtu.be/72OZsGwPee0 In this episode of Destination Linux, Ryan, Michael, and Jill suit up as open-source superheroes to tackle the week’s biggest stories: Ubuntu 25.10’s bold move to drop GNOME on X11 for Wayland, Apple’s new containerization feature that sneaks Linux into macOS, and Murena’s privacy-focused /e/ OS 3.0 update. They spar over kernel-level anti-cheat rootkits, debate Wayland’s readiness for prime time (NVIDIA woes and all), we respond to Community Feedback — including pizza bribes and snack shenanigans—and spotlight Bouncer, a nifty firewall-zone helper. Strap in, sync your repos, and join the DL crew as they champion truth, justice, and software freedom — all in under an hour of geeky goodness. 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 00:02:24 Community Feedback 00:11:42 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 00:14:32 Canonical is removing X11 from Ubuntu's GNOME edition, here's why 00:30:10 Murena announces /e/OS 3.0 for Smartphones 00:42:28 Apple Release New Tools for Running Linux Containers on Mac 00:54:44 Software Spotlight: Bouncer 00:56:37 Support the show 01:00:46 Outro (with test for Michael's animation skills) Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Ubuntu 25.10 drops Gnome on X11 https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-25-10-drops-support-for-gnome-on-xorg/62538 Murena announces /e/OS 3.0 for Smartphones https://murena.com/introducing-e-os-3-0/ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases Apple Release New Tools for Running Linux Containers on Mac https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-supercharges-its-tools-and-technologies-for-developers/ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/apple-linux-container-tool-mac-developers Software Spotlight: Bouncer https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.justinrdonnelly.bouncer Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

video: https://youtu.be/xf54vJrXB0o This week on Destination Linux, Captain Jill, Ryan, and Michael chart a course through the latest open-source headlines: VirtualBox 7.1.10 lands with fresh kernel and ARM love, Ubuntu plots a daring switch to a Rust-powered sudo-rs, and Arch Linux eyes transparent sponsorships (hey there, Valve!). Plus, a spirited listener debate on GrapheneOS, iOS privacy, and why security still matters—alongside our agentless friends at Sandfly Security. Buckle up, sync your repos, and keep flying with us! 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 Intro 01:48 Community Feedback 10:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 13:08 Sandfly Security booth at the Red Hat Summit 13:44 Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo 27:19 Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you 43:06 Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships 53:50 Software Spotlight: Add Water 59:33 Support the show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments https://destinationlinux.net/forum Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/ Software Spotlight: Add Water https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/