

Destination Linux
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Mar 24, 2024 • 52min
363: PipeWire Interview with Wim Taymans, Revolutionizing Audio & Video on Linux
A fascinating discussion with Wim Taymans on PipeWire revolutionizing Linux multimedia, improving audio/video functionality. Topics include seamless integration, benefits for users, distribution adoption, debunking myths. Explore accessibility in audio engineering, future plans for music applications. Support options, lightning round fun, and upcoming changes to the tux digital store.

Mar 10, 2024 • 58min
362: This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
https://youtu.be/YQbMPnAiO6E
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Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn't secure, it can't access your apps. It's device trust for Okta. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/kolide to learn more and watch a demo.
Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:52 DL Crew is Going to SCaLE - [link]
02:41 Community Feedback - [link]
09:35 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
13:35 HDMI Forum says No to Open Source & AMD, how this might affect you - [link]
24:39 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
25:57 Ente Goes Full Open Source - [link]
32:48 Gaming: Hazy Mind - [link]
39:27 Software Spotlight: WonderPen - [link]
44:38 Tip of the Week: PC Part Picker - [link]
47:37 Events
50:51 Outro

Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 19min
361: KDE Plasma 6 is Here and Michael cant stop talking about it
The podcast delves into the exciting features and improvements in KDE Plasma 6, including enhancements in user experience, KRunner functionality, and Wayland updates. There is a debate on whether KDE Neon qualifies as a distro, along with discussions on Linbit's open-source high availability software solutions and Google's collaboration with Nvidia on AI advancements. The episode also features amusing discussions on Larping, Linux software suggestions, and upcoming events.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 14min
360: Oh Snap! Command Not Found vulnerability found
https://youtu.be/6sdghKEqHyI
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Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn't secure, it can't access your apps. It's device trust for Okta. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/kolide to learn more and watch a demo.
Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:36 Community Feedback - [link]
00:09:07 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
00:13:07 SNAP Security Flaw To Be Aware Of - [link]
00:31:07 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
00:32:25 Raspberry PI Turns Big Business - [link]
00:44:29 Signal adds usernames, Finally! - [link]
00:51:45 Gaming: JAILBREAKER - [link]
00:56:59 Software Spotlight: Stimulator - [link]
01:03:42 Tips and Tricks: Steam’s Guides
01:07:25 Events
01:10:03 Outro

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
359: Apple adds RCS to iMessage: Escaping the Walled Garden?
https://youtu.be/WpvrDH9GNmA
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Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Community Feedback
14:49 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
16:07 Apple to support RCS in iMessage - [link]
29:26 Google removing Cached Pages feature - [link]
38:19 Gaming: Manjaro Goes Handheld Gaming - [link]
49:37 Software Spotlight: My GnuHealth - [link]
54:00 Tip of the Week: Firefox Reader View
57:44 Exciting News! We're going to SCaLE - [link] (50% Off Coupon: TUX)
58:48 SCaLE will be Highly valuable
59:07 Outro

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
358: How to run the Biggest Community-driven Tech Conference (Interview with Ilan & Hannah of SCALE)
https://youtu.be/n67f2zZNhok
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Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn't secure, it can't access your apps. It's device trust for Okta. Visit destinationlinux.net/kolide to learn more and watch a demo.
Sponsored by LINBIT: Visit destinationlinux.net/linbit to learn how LINBIT’s OSS, based on DRBD® and LINSTOR®, can be used for Kubernetes, CloudStack, OpenNebula, and more.
Support the show by becoming a patron at https://tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at https://tuxdigital.com/store
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:32 Interview with Ilon and Hannah from SCALE
00:21:28 Sponsored by Kolide
00:24:30 The Interview Continues
00:44:49 Sponsored by LINBIT
00:46:07 More SCALE Interview
01:00:30 Events
01:01:29 Outro

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 10min
357: Open Source AI with Delusions of Danger & EU fires back at Apple
https://youtu.be/QCb-QR7ygMA
On this episode of Destination Linux (357), we cover a variety of AI topics from job losses in the tech industry due to AI to regulating AI technology and a delusional article that thinks Open Source AI is the worst form of the technology. Then we discuss the fight between Firefox and Apple where the EU is forcing browser changes on Apple's iOS. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
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Supported by:
Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap
LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Want to Support the Show?
Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership
Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:07 Community Feedback
00:08:25 NAMECHEAP - [link]
00:09:24 Is Open-Source AI More Dangerous Than Close Source - [link]
00:35:37 LINBIT - [link]
00:36:55 Apple & Firefox Battle It Out - [link]
00:51:21 Gaming: Into the Necrovale - [link]
00:56:45 Software Spotlight: Reckoner - [link]
01:01:55 Tips and Tricks: Firefox ‘Send Tab To Device’ - [link]
01:03:00 Events
01:05:09 Outro

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 20min
356: Ubuntu Snaps: Universally Helping Linux or Snapocalypse?
https://youtu.be/HWhso6HmdSM
On this episode of Destination Linux (356), On this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about Snaps…do they deserve the hate they receive or is it time to reconsider? We’re also going to cover a new OS from Huawei that claims it’s kernel is 3x better than Linux. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
Download as MP3
Supported by:
Kolide = https://destinationlinux.net/kolide
LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Want to Support the Show?
Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership
Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Community Feedback
00:16:51 KOLIDE - [link]
00:20:51 Snaps: Time to Reconsider?
00:54:38 LINBIT - [link]
00:55:56 Linux Alternative: "3x More Efficient" - [link]
01:08:37 Gaming: Familiars.io - [link]
01:13:05 Software Spotlight: MetaData Cleaner - [link]
01:14:26 Tips and Tricks: Snap Install
01:15:40 Events
01:16:48 Outro
Tip of the Week
If you want to give Snaps a try but are not on an Ubuntu based distro…don’t fret. Despite Snaps being created by Canonical…they can be used on most distros.
As an example:
Fedora just type: sudo dnf install snapd - [link]
With Arch Snap is available in the AUR - [link]
How to install in openSUSE - [link]
other distros - [link]
You may need to enable them with systemctl command post install using:
sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
355: Predictions for Linux & Open Source in 2024
https://youtu.be/exFBEOQyIgk
On this episode of Destination Linux (355), we give our predictions for Linux, Open Source, AI, crypto currencies, and much more for 2024. We also take a look at the latest edition of the Ubuntu based, Zorin OS 17. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
Download as MP3
Supported by:
Kolide = https://destinationlinux.net/kolide
LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Want to Support the Show?
Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership
Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:12 Community Feedback
00:17:47 KOLIDE - [link]
00:20:49 Predictions For 2024
00:47:29 LINBIT - [link]
00:48:48 Zorin OS 17 Released - [link]
00:59:51 Gaming: Scream or Die - [link]
01:06:08 Software Spotlight: WhatsApp Desktop - [link]
01:09:25 Tips of the Week: FZF - [link]
01:12:21 Events: SCALE
01:14:04 Outro
Tip of the Week #2
Find out if you are using Wayland or X11:
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE

Jan 5, 2024 • 45min
354: Interview with Frank Karlitschek of Nextcloud
https://youtu.be/wShIu0oE4f0
On this episode of Destination Linux (354), Frank Karlitschek of Nextcloud joins us for an interview at the Ubuntu Summit to discuss Nextcloud, the importance of self-hosting, Open Source, KDE, and more.
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Special Guest:
Frank Karlitschek
Link: https://nextcloud.com
Supported by:
Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap
LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit
Hosted by:
Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com
Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com
Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com
Want to Support the Show?
Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership
Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store
Chapters:
00:00 Destination Linux 354 Intro
00:26 Community Feedback
04:20 NAMECHEAP - [ link ]
05:18 Interview Frank Karlitschek from Nextcloud
30:47 LINBIT - [ link ]
32:05 Gaming: Cosmic Carnage Prologue - [ link ]
35:44 Software Spotlight: Impression - [ link ]
37:04 Tips and Tricks: Community Feedback
40:31 Events
42:04 Outro
Tip of the Week
apropos -s 1 “” | shuf -n 1
Full Message:
"Hello everyone! love the show. Been a Linux user for a little bit now and I get lots of tips and tricks from you guys. I wanted to share a trick I recently started using to learn commands/tools/stuff. There are so many commands and functions that I would feel overwhelmed learning about them. I came across the apropos command using the -s 1 “” when using that options you will see tons of output and their definitions. This is where your anxiety starts. BUT if you pipe that into the shuf command followed by -n 1 it will output one random command with the brief definition. The full command would be apropos -s 1 “” | shuf -n 1 I then put this in my bashrc start up so when I log into the system it will output one of those random commands. I will then take that one output and make it my mission to know everything I can about it by the end of the day. (if its something I already know, I will run the command until I see something new) Hope someone finds this helpful. Keep marching!"


