

Linux Matters
Linux Matters
Join 3 experienced Open Source professionals as they discuss the impact Linux has in their daily lives. Upbeat family-friendly banter, conversation and discussion for Linux enthusiasts and casual observers of all ages. A new episode every two weeks covering terminal productivity, desktop experience, development, gaming, hosting, hardware, community, cloud-native and all the Linux Matters that matter.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 34min
Moodling Myself Silly
Discover the world of game localization with a fresh internationalization library for Lua, making games more accessible to diverse audiences. Delve into the insights of the upcoming Moodle 5.0 release, focusing on enhancements in backup features and community-driven question types. Experience the challenges of improving user experiences while debugging older Moodle versions and engaging in open-source projects. Plus, get a peek into navigating Docker environments and the excitement of coding growth in tech upgrades.

Mar 4, 2025 • 26min
Syfting Through a LÖVEly Rack
In this episode:
Mark built a server rack using parts from LinxcomUK (ebay) and Kenable.
Alan wrote a measure-syft for benchmarking syft performance.
Martin created the LÖVE Game Development & Automated Build System.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 28min
Mark Down in the Console Caves
In this episode:
Alan switches from self hosted markdown to self hosted mark down served from a docker container running CodiMD.
Mark puts on his robe and wizard’s hat, and ventures into the Caves of Qud.
Martin switches his console to KMSCON.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

Feb 4, 2025 • 31min
Algorithms, Actions, and GitHub Adventures
In this episode:
Martin runs GitHub Actions on his development workstations using act.
Alan likes to help people and has upped his people-helping skills by making little tools to solve their problems.
keyshield - A simple utility to protect your game inputs from GNOME keyboard shortcuts.
archive-vbulletin-thread - A Python script to archive threads from vBulletin-based forums.
Mark has been flexing his grey matter with challenging mathematical/computer programming problems at Project Euler.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

Jan 21, 2025 • 29min
Not a Bar or a Camp
In this episode:
Mark has been a STEM Ambassador, talking to school children about his career.
Alan is co-organising BarCamp Surrey, a free event at Godalming College on Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Martin has switched from powerline-go to starship, and shared his starship config.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

Jan 7, 2025 • 33min
Streaming Your Way to Freedom
In this episode:
Alan migrates accounts from the silly bird website to BlueSky for Syft, Grype, and Anchore, and has fun with Starter Packs
Mark migrates his personal Linux ISO hosting from Plex to Jellyfin.
Martin migrates his life to the Fediverse, contributing to Owncast along the way.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

Dec 24, 2024 • 28min
Working Remotely on the Savannah
Discover how one host uses LittleLink to create a personalized 'link in bio' page, offering a fresh alternative to traditional services. Explore the exciting world of remotely managing desktops, including video encoding through Gnome on Wayland. Learn about the innovative Savannah software, designed to enhance community engagement and collaboration in software development. Delve into unique deployment challenges and the integration with platforms like GitHub and Discord, ultimately highlighting the importance of listener feedback in cultivating a thriving community.

Dec 10, 2024 • 28min
A Textual Rummage With Jason
In this episode:
Alan has written Grummage for inspecting the output of Grype.
Martin is hosting his own personal Fediverse instance with GoToSocial, and has written a backup tool.
Mark is listening to Critical Role with Audiobookshelf.
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan. 1Password1Password Extended Access Management secures every sign-in for every app on every device.Support the show and check it out at https://1password.com/linuxmatters

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Nov 26, 2024 • 29min
Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub
In this episode:
Alan uses vhs to make a short video
Mark uses MARP to build a presentation in MarkDown for a lightning talk at OggCamp
Martin uses pueue to manage all his mainframe jobs
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join:
The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram.
The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.
SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

13 snips
Nov 12, 2024 • 36min
Somewhere Over the Keybow
Explore the exciting world of server management with unique tools like ntfy.sh and Gatus for monitoring and notifications. Discover the creative process behind crafting animated GIFs from terminal sessions and the balance of functionality and aesthetics. Dive into customizing a Keybow MINI macro pad for enhanced productivity, with fun tales from OggCamp. Join insightful discussions on personal networking tools, scripting challenges, and advanced security solutions, rounding off a tech-savvy journey filled with tips and personal anecdotes.