Destination Linux

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/

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 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 00:01:53 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

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. 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 00:01:27 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/

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. 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 01:03 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/