
Destination Linux
A podcast made by people who love running Linux.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 3min
425: Flathub Hits 3 Billion, Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi, Fedora 32-Bit Fallout
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!

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
424: KDE Plasma 6.4 Powerups, Google's AOSP Pixel Pullback, Denmark Dumps MS Office
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.
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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/

Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
423: Good-bye to X11 in Ubuntu (GNOME), Hello to /e/OS 3.0, and Apple tries to Contain Linux
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.
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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/

Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
422: Rustification of Linux, Arch wants Sponsors, VirtualBox to the rescue & more
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!
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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/

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 4min
421: Valve making a Brain Chip - or is it Aperture Science IRL?
video: https://youtu.be/r8cL1L9ShYE
Ready to ditch the controller? In this video we crack open Valve’s rumored brain-implant project—how it might beam your entire Steam library straight into your neurons, what problems it could solve (or create), and why it could be gaming’s biggest leap since VR. Hit play and decide if you’re brave enough to jack in.
Forum Discussion Thread
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Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:53 Community Feedback
00:09:42 Sandfly Security
00:11:53 Red Hat Summit Recap
00:21:32 Linux Kernel 6.15
00:22:49 better support for Intel Arc GPUS
00:26:06 ARM and RISC-V hardware support has been expanded for industrial, embedded and edge devices
00:26:32 There are new drivers for the Apple Touch Bar on Intel MacBook Pros and Apple M1 and M2 MacBook Pros.
00:29:23 support for the 36 year old Intel 486 processor created in 1989, and support for the first Pentium processors will be removed from the Linux Kernel
00:31:16 more hardware support for gaming on Linux, including the Sony PlayStation 5 controllers And for Xbox controllers, the Turtle Beach Recon and Stealth Ultra controllers have been added to the xpad driver, as well as the PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox
00:33:01 Repairable Game Controllers
00:34:07 Crazy game prices
00:36:14 Bricked Switch 2 a launch
00:38:03 We all love Valve and what it is doing for Linux gaming
00:39:57 Ryan that transition was not good at all
00:41:07 Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year
00:44:08 Steam is not the industry stanadrd
00:47:55 Collaboration Call: Starfish is seeking partners in wireless power transfer, neural interfaces, and communication systems to further develop its technology
00:48:38 Will humans be able to keep up with robots
00:50:31 Technical Specs and wondering on how updates will work
00:52:44 Eventyally will be as common as chiping your pets
00:54:00 WSL Goes Open Source
00:57:00 Text Editor Battle
00:58:20 Ryan's Life Tip
00:59:40 Support the Show
01:03:05 Outro

May 20, 2025 • 1h 14min
420: We Did It People! Open Source Lab Got The Funding!
video: https://youtu.be/23-FYQvEqZQ
In this episode, we discuss community feedback about the challenges of anti-cheat systems regarding privacy and security. Then we talk about Anduin OS and Linux distros that look a lot like Windows. Plus, the implications of Redis' licensing shift back to open source. Jill updates us on the Open Source Lab’s successful funding campaign, and we share a lively discussion about "Floorp," a Firefox-based browser focused on customization and tracking protection.
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Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:27 Community Feedback: Rootkits, Anti-Cheat, and Apple’s Open Source Claims
00:07:20 When Anti-Cheat Starts Looking Like Malware
00:17:54 Sandfly Security
00:20:18 Preview: Red Hat Summit Coverage Plans
00:23:21 Distro Talk: Anduin OS, a Windows 11 Lookalike
00:28:24 Microsoft’s Next Move? Nobody Knows, Not Even Microsoft
00:29:47 Imitating Windows 11: Helpful Onboarding or User Trap?
00:34:02 Please Add Clippy
00:35:23 Big Profits, Bigger Cuts: Microsoft’s 3% Workforce Reduction
00:40:11 Final Thoughts on Anduin OS
00:41:24 Open Source Lab Reaches Funding Goal – What’s Next
00:47:26 Redis Flips Back to Open Source – Too Little, Too Late?
00:54:43 Software Spotlight: Floorp – A Firefox-Based Browser
00:56:59 Judging Browsers by Their Websites—Because We Can
00:58:11 Sea Monkey Website Roast & Browser Tangents
00:58:44 Fun Fact: Floorp Powers Garuda’s FireDragon Browser
00:59:04 SeaMonkey Browser: Stuck in Time, Just Like Its Website
00:59:46 Dial-Up Vibes Only: Exploring Netscape’s Classic ISP Site
01:01:01 SeaMonkey Nostalgia: Childhood Pets That Didn’t Do Much
01:02:05 Making Friends & Sea Monkey Sponsorship Pitch
01:03:13 SeaMonkey Browser: Channeling That Pet Shrimp Energy
01:04:17 Join the TuxDigital Discord—Your Next Linux Friend Awaits!
01:05:51 Membership Perks & Upcoming Merch Tease
01:07:13 Ryan’s SeaMonkey Obsession—And He Doesn’t Even Know What They Are
01:08:23 Outro
01:10:09 Post Show
Links:
https://www.anduinos.com/
https://news.anduinos.com/post/2025/5/6/story-behind-anduinos-a-letter-from-anduin
https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future-update/
https://osuosl.org/donate/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/redis-returns-to-open-source-with-agplv3-license-but-not-everyone-is-happy/
https://floorp.app/en-US
https://www.seamonkey-project.org/
https://sea-monkeys.com/

May 12, 2025 • 59min
419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya
video: https://youtu.be/tSc1HwpPRek
In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the surge of interest in Linux due to PewDiePie's switch to Linux video. Recommendations for beginner-friendly distributions, along with practical tips on terminal commands and backup strategies as well as pitfalls to avoid. Then later we address the funding crisis facing the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University and urge listener support. Lastly, we highlight Pybricks, an open-source project using Lego to teach Python, emphasizing the significance of community-driven initiatives. We encourage newcomers to embrace their Linux journey and contribute to the community.
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Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Community Feedback
09:14 Sandfly Security
11:45 Our Unsolicited Advice for New Users Linux Journey
14:57 The Best Distro for New Users
21:11 Try the Built-In Apps
22:39 What Not to Do When Switching to Linux
25:18 Arch: For When You Want to Learn the Hard Way
30:50 Backups: Do Them. Seriously.
37:28 Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question
47:08 Pybricks: Open Source LEGO Hacking Done Right
55:09 Support the Show
57:07 Outro
57:37 Post Show
Links:
Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly
Send us feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments
https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Videos
Getting started with Linux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc
PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0
Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4
Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question
https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/
https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/
https://osuosl.org/donate/
Pybricks
https://pybricks.com/
https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth
Support the show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership
https://store.tuxdigital.com/

May 5, 2025 • 1h 16min
418: COSMIC Desktop has never been Beta & Accessibility in Steam Games
video: https://youtu.be/ZGuuQ6i5uhM
In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the latest accessibility features from Valve for Steam, aimed at creating a more inclusive gaming environment. We also explore the COSMIC desktop Alpha 7 release from System76, highlighting new workspace management enhancements. The conversation includes community feedback on Apple’s contributions to open source. Then we talk about an aritcle from XDA Developers about Linux being difficult while Pewdiepie made a video about why Linux is great.
Forum Discussion Thread
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Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:32 Community Feedback
00:09:52 Sandfly Security
00:12:20 Leveling the Playing Field: Steam Adds Accessibility Tags
00:13:33 Easy Mode Activated: The Great Difficulty Debate
00:15:10 Hard Mode: Dark Souls and the Art of Pain
00:16:42 From Dark Souls to Guitar Hero
00:17:41 Save Anywhere: The Feature Every Game Needs
00:18:24 Tuning In: Audio Features That Level the Field
00:20:36 Visual Comfort Mode: Making Games Easier on the Eyes
00:21:40 Ryan’s GPS: Recalculating… Always
00:23:16 Camera Chaos: Why Comfort Settings Matter
00:24:17 Lost? Maybe. Late to the Party? Never.
00:24:52 When Film Grain Becomes Film Pain
00:25:48 Input Options for Every Gamer
00:27:59 Not Everyone Games—But Gaming Grows Linux
00:29:33 Jill’s Car, Ryan’s Crisis: Who Gave Him the Map?
00:31:31 Rust Never Looked So Good: COSMIC Alpha 7 Arrives
00:37:04 Ryan’s Ego Boost... and Michael’s Reality Check
00:38:30 Accessibility First: COSMIC Adds Helpful New Features
00:40:08 Not Just Pretty—COSMIC Is Getting Powerful
00:42:00 Magnified Improvements: Jill Helps Tune COSMIC
00:44:26 Ryan Explains the Universe to Neil deGrasse Tyson
00:45:42 Linux Didn’t Click? Better Write a Blog Post
00:47:25 You Don’t Have to Game to Benefit from It
00:50:29 Rootkits in Disguise: The Anti-Cheat Dilemma
00:52:19 Climbing the Linux Curve with NVIDIA Dragging You Down
00:53:30 Surprise! Your Windows-Only Gear Isn’t Cross-Platform.
00:56:55 Switching Takes Time—That’s Not a Linux Thing, That’s a Tech Thing
00:58:07 GIMP ≠ Photoshop—But That’s Not the Point
00:59:00 RTFM: A Warm Hug from the Linux Community
01:00:50 Bring the Linux Critique, Not the Baggage
01:01:58 Broken Drivers and Bing Results—Living the Windows Dream
01:03:42 Step Aside, Ryan—Pewds Did It Better
01:07:41 In Conclusion: Linux Deserves a Fairer Shot
01:08:20 Offline Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere
01:10:09 Support the Show
01:12:57 Destination Red Hat Summit
01:13:38 Outro
01:15:29 Post Show
Links:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919
https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/accessibility_features
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-7-never-been-beta
https://www.xda-developers.com/regret-switching-linux/
Pewdiepie's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0
Michael's reaction to Pewdiepie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4
https://kiwix.org/en/

Apr 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
417: Review of Ubuntu 25.04, Plucky Puffin
video: https://youtu.be/Zt8mUYh-I2c
In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the latest in open-source developments with the release of Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin". Additionally, we cover updates in Tor Browser 14.5 aimed at enhancing user privacy, the bittersweet shutdown of Arco Linux, and introduce the terminal-based text editor Micro in our software spotlight.
Forum Discussion Thread
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Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:31 Community Feedback
00:04:11 Carl Richell Passes the Cheeto Test
00:06:20 Windows 12 and Puffy Cheetos: A Perfect Pair?
00:07:32 Sandfly Security
00:10:08 Plucky Puffin Arrives: Ubuntu 25.04 Highlights
00:11:59 GPUs: Rare, Pricey, and Painful
00:15:29 ARM64 Ubuntu Desktop: A Step Toward Apple-Like Efficiency
00:16:06 Which Windows Version Finally Saves Battery?
00:17:39 Returning to Ubuntu 25.04: There’s More to Say
00:21:38 Hands-On with Plucky Puffin: Jill’s Install Experience
00:34:37 Ubuntu 25.04: Small Bugs, Big Potential
00:36:02 Ubuntu 25.10 Gets a Quokka-Sized Dose of Cuteness
00:39:10 The End of an Era: ArcoLinux Shuts Down
00:46:07 Tor Browser 14.5: Privacy Gets an Upgrade
00:55:46 Micro Editor: Small Name, Big Features
01:02:16 Support the Show
01:04:14 Outro
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments
https://destinationlinux.net/forum
Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly
https://destinationlinux.net/409
Ubuntu 25.04 Released
https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin
Ubuntu 25.10 Gets a Quokka-Sized Dose of Cuteness
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-10-named-questing-quokka
The End of an Era: ArcoLinux Shuts Down
https://www.arcolinux.info/a-farewell-to-the-arcolinux-university/
Tor Browser 14.5: Privacy Gets an Upgrade
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-145/
Micro Editor: Small Name, Big Features
https://micro-editor.github.io/
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership
https://store.tuxdigital.com/

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 13min
416: Interview with Carl Richell, Founder of System76 (COSMIC Desktop, Pop!_OS, & more)
video: https://youtu.be/uK-4VcuBjfM
We sat down with Carl Richell, CEO of System76, for an in-depth conversation about the company's mission, the future of Pop!_OS, and the development of their new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. From open-source hardware to the philosophy behind building a Linux-focused ecosystem—this is one interview you won’t want to miss.
Forum Discussion Thread
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Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:03 Community Feedback
00:06:01 Sandfly Security
00:08:35 Interview with Carl Richell of System76
01:08:54 Support the show
01:11:32 Outro
Links:
https://system76.com