533: LinuxFest North Jeff

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533: LinuxFest North Jeff

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Oct 22, 2023

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We try and pull off one too many projects, but you can't argue with the results. We report on our week of rebuilds and rescues and having a blast at LinuxFest Northwest. Special Guest: Frank Karlitschek.

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Oct 22, 2023

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Episode 1: Too Much Choice | LU1: Does the Linux community lean on the age old excuse of choice, to brush of the real limitations of desktop Linux environments? We debate that, and then discuss the growing reasons to roll your own email server. by LINUX Unplugged
71 min listen
Episode 9: The Ubuntu Situation | LINUX Unplugged 9: With their focus on mobile, and a rather lackluster release around the corner, we debate if Ubuntu’s switch to Unity is costing them now. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 21: Unplugging 2013 | LUP 21: In the final moments of 2013 our virtual LUG shares their expectations and predictions for 2014. We’ll debate some of the most anticipated changes. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 6: The Android Problem | LINUX Unplugged 6: Is that exploit in your pocket? This week we'll ask if Android is Stallman's worst nightmare, making Tivo look like a quaint abuser of Linux. And how Linux is poised to push past it's current limitations over the next few years. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 3: Go Dock Yourself | LINUX Unplugged 3: After rebuilding his KDE desktop better and stronger than before, Chris and Matt dig into what really seems to be troubling the Gnome project, what really makes a desktop easy to use, and if the Ubuntu Edge campaign was a sophisticated PR stunt. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 7: Full SteamOS Ahead | LUP 7: Valve has announced SteamOS, and we have our analysis of how this will impact the Linux ecosystem at large, the challenge Valve faces, and the reasons Valve is the right company to pull this effort off. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 8: Cloud Guilt | LINUX Unplugged 8: Should Linux users be anti-cloud? Why do so many of us feel guilty for using the”cloud”? This week will dig into this conundrum and maybe even solve this more and more complex question. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 15: Don’t Switch to Linux | LUP 15: Our frank advice for switches to Linux. Despite what what the advocates would have you believe, there are some important consideration a potential Linux switcher should make. Our team of silverback Linux users shares their tips after years of using Linux. by LINUX Unplugged
67 min listen
Episode 27: Debian's systemd Decision | LUP 27: One of the bumpier chapters in Debian’s history looks to be drawing to a close, at least for now. But what was all the drama about? And where do things stand now? We’ll dig into the latest developments in the Debian init system debate. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 22: Hurd Mentality | LUP 22: Does building by group consensus slow down open source innovation? We’ll look at some big choices Debian is facing and debate if some stronger leadership might produce more expedient and practical results. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 31: Ubuntu Punching Bag | LUP 31: Is the Linux community’s animosity towards Ubuntu turning away new switchers? We’ll analyze what has the community so upset, and how that can color a new Linux users first impressions. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 26: MATE Mythbusting | LUP 26: The MATE Desktop is about to see some big improvements, we bring on Martin Wimpress from the MATE project to discuss his new MATE Live CD, and what the future holds for MATE. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 10: The Ubuntu Hangover | LINUX Unplugged 10: What does a post Ubuntu world look like, which distro would rise to the top? Our specially crafted team of armed and dangerous Linux users weigh in. PLUS: Rise up against your bearded distro gatekeepers! by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 11: Bankrupt Linux News | LINUX Unplugged 11: The recent outburst from Linus Torvalds and Mark Shuttleworth have put the poor state of Linux news coverage into sharp focus. The media’s attention to the cult of personalities damages the Linux community. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 25: Culture of Shiny | LUP 25: Aaron Seigo joins us to call out the new and shiny culture that’s pervasive in the free software community. And even your own humble hosts have been afflicted with from time to time. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 16: Meet the Dockers | LUP 16: A new version of Docker was just released, we bring on the CTO and Founder of Docker to chat about the big features all Linux users can look forward to. Plus building the perfect Linux workstation, your feedback, and much more! by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 5: Wrath of Linus | LINUX Unplugged 5: We break down what has Linus so upset, and the Internet in an NSA induced fever. Plus GOG makes a public statement about Linux that has us scratching our heads, and your feedback. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 13: Dark Mail: A New Hope | LINUX Unplugged 13: What is the Dark Mail Alliance? We’ll dig into how it’s more of a protocol, and a hope than an actual product. Now the time to replace email we’ll explain how you can help get the concept kickstarted. by LINUX Unplugged
60 min listen
Episode 19: Fixing Linux Support | LUP 19: Experienced Linux users may soon be finding a new call on their talents to help new users switching to Linux. But with services like Stackexchange, Google+ Helpouts, and more is it time to reboot the way we provide support to new Linux users? by LINUX Unplugged
56 min listen
Episode 2: Edge of Failure | LINUX Unplugged 2: As the final hours countdown we chat about the fate of the Ubuntu Edge camping and debate with our live callers about the bigger picture. Plus our thoughts on the new KDE release, Steam, and a few more thoughts on elementary OS. by LINUX Unplugged
64 min listen
Episode 4: Are Linux Users Cheap? | LINUX Unplugged 4: We crunch the Steam and Ubuntu Software Center numbers and we have to ask: Are Linux users cheap? Or is the answer more complex than that? by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 17: Swap It Outta Here | LUP 17: Do you run without swap? This week we reach into the topic grab bag and debate to swap or not to swap, the reasons long timer Linux users are switching to BSD, and what’s wrong with our Sailfish OS coverage. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 20: Fidel Chromecastro | LUP 20: Chromecast has been called the gadget of the year, but are the better options? Or is a simple, low cost, Linux powered gadget the ultimate living room solution? We’ll debate where it stacks up compared to XMBC, Plex, and others. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 30: Talkin' Tox | LUP 30: Two developers from the TOX project, an open source secure Skype killer join us to discuss their new project, the future, and how they hope to become your new messaging system. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 34: Drive-By Advice | LUP 34: We debate the validity of recent anti-Linux comments made on a Leo Laporte's nationally syndicated “Tech Guy” radio show, and the more subtle and larger “built-in bias” many in the tech community still hold towards Linux. by LINUX Unplugged
68 min listen
Episode 32: Do Me a SolydXK | LUP 32: The co-founders of SoyldXK join us to discuss their origins, what they focus on, how they hope to make a profit, and what the future might hold. Plus we have some “solid” AutoCAD replacements for Linux, your emails, and more! by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 23: Google Invades Your Nest | LUP 23: We follow up on some of the most innovative Linux powered devices at CES, and this discuss Google buying Nest Labs. Is the future of the “Internet of Things” locked down to proprietary devices running locked down software? by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 14: Negative in the Practical Dimension | LUP 14: This week we’ll use the lens of some recent technical meltdowns to discuss this age old struggle of pragmatism vs idealism. by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 41: Arch’s Uprising | LUP 41: Is this the year of Arch? We dig through the results from our listener survey, compare our audience’s answers with another recent large survey and find some surprising results. Plus how the “Power Linux User” is underrepresented by developer attention! by LINUX Unplugged
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Episode 29: The Klementine Squeeze | LUP 29: A cautionary tale for anyone thinking about starting their own Linux distribution, and then we’ll put it all out on the table and discuss our ideas and goals for Howto Linux, and take the live feedback of our virtual LUG. by LINUX Unplugged
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