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The Linux Escape Hatch | LINUX Unplugged 581

22 September 2024

What if we had to abandon ship and stop using Desktop Linux? We've come up with a master plan, and put it to the test.

Uploading at the Speed of Light | Self-Hosted 132

20 September 2024

Alex has been playing around at the speed of light while solving Proxmox problems, and Chris has solved a Jellyfin issue. Plus, our thoughts on the new Plex features.

Brent's Boogie Bus Broadcast Bash | LINUX Unplugged 580

15 September 2024

The things we like in the new Nextcloud release, and we attempt to upgrade our production server live—from a big blue bus.

Lost & Found | LINUX Unplugged 579

8 September 2024

Secret moments from the show you've never heard before. We kick off with some hardware hurdles, then dive into the news and share a few surprising stories.

The Value of Community | Self-Hosted 131

6 September 2024

We celebrate five years of the show, chat about self-hosted Lightning, and why Alex loves his NanoKVM. Plus, it is a self-hosted replacement for Amazon Wishlists and more.

Young and the Rustless | LINUX Unplugged 578

1 September 2024

Rust meets Linux in a clash of coding cultures. Why some developers are resisting, and where things go from here.

Summer Kernel Corn Roast | LINUX Unplugged 577

26 August 2024

Sixty vulnerabilities and exposures disclosed in one week sounds like a lot. We'll explain why it's just business as usual.

Make it or Break it | Self-Hosted 130

23 August 2024

Prusa's Mk4S 3D printer seems to have hit the mark. Alex gets a tour of an awesome new maker space, we take a look at AdventureLog, and much more.

The Secret Server | LINUX Unplugged 576

18 August 2024

We reveal how we turned our humble LAN into a public server farm, all while keeping our IP address under wraps and our ISP blissfully unaware.

Brent's Busted Builds | LINUX Unplugged 575

11 August 2024

Brent's computer pulls an all-nighter at the worst possible moment, and the hits keep coming for open-source Android distributions and our new 2FA tool.

COSMIC Encounter | LINUX Unplugged 574

4 August 2024

The COSMIC desktop is just around the corner. We get the inside scoop from System76 and go hands-on with an early press build.

Universal Blue Man Group | LINUX Unplugged 573

28 July 2024

Think Silverblue, but with cloud-native tooling used to build it. From Aurora to Bazzite, our impressions of the ambitious Universal Blue project.

To Update, or Not to Update? | Self-Hosted 128

26 July 2024

ESPHome dev dishes on device updates, Immich license drama heats up, Alex's DIY server fix, and Chris reports on mobile tech trip test.

Data Security Only a Maniac Could Love | LINUX Unplugged 572

21 July 2024

Wes' self-decrypting bcachefs disk and a GrapheneOS twist that'll make you ditch your iPhone.

Multi-Machine Lifestyle | LINUX Unplugged 571

14 July 2024

Wes reports from the Skunkworks lab, and Brent tells us about his new computing lifestyle.

Can't Fix What You Don't Track | Self-Hosted 127

12 July 2024

Chris gets serious about tracking maintenance and alerts, why Alex is impressed by the RISC-V-powered NanoKVM, how we might end up using Docmost, and a follow-up review of LubeLogger.

RegreSSHion Strikes | LINUX Unplugged 570

7 July 2024

We dig into the RegreSSHion bug, debate it's real threat and explore clever tools to build a tasty fried onion around your system.

Our Plasma Panacea | LINUX Unplugged 569

30 June 2024

Why we think Plasma 6.1 is the desktop for people who like to mess with computers.

Smart But Not Cloudy | Self-Hosted 126

28 June 2024

Chris reviews the Aqara G4 Video Doorbell, Brent frees his Garmin from the cloud, and we discuss getting iMessages on Android.

All Your Silos are Broken | LINUX Unplugged 568

23 June 2024

Online identity is a ticking time bomb. Are trustworthy, open-source solutions ready to disarm it? Or will we be stuck with lackluster, proprietary systems?

So Long sudo | LINUX Unplugged 567

16 June 2024

Your Linux box is a-changin'. systemd has a huge new release; we'll get into the most impressive features, including the new sudo replacement. Plus, our thoughts on the new Linux Arm laptops that are just around the corner.

Tiny Mini Micro Systems FTW | Self-Hosted 125

14 June 2024

Alex's mini-PC surprise, why we're trying Tube Archivist, Alex's Nextcloud update, and how Chris stacks automations with Bitfocus Companion.

Chef's Choice Ubuntu | LINUX Unplugged 566

9 June 2024

We try Omakub, a new opinionated Ubuntu desktop for power users and macOS expats.

Mistakes That Made Us Love Linux | LINUX Unplugged 565

2 June 2024

The facepalm moments that make us question our sanity—and swear off sudo for a week.

The End of Ownership | Self-Hosted 124

31 May 2024

The "you'll own nothing" trend got worse this week, our thoughts about the Raspberry Pi IPO, poor Nextcloud performance, and Alex's new high-fiber obsession.

The Goldilocks Build | LINUX Unplugged 564

26 May 2024

We're following one simple rule to build a Linux desktop so stable it could outlive us.

Nix's People Problem | LINUX Unplugged 563

19 May 2024

After months of debate, the Nix community might be coming to a resolution. We'll examine what happened, what's changing.

How much CPU do You REALLY Need | Self-Hosted 123

17 May 2024

Alex benchmarks Intel CPUs (and an Arc GPU) to find the ideal balance of age, power, and speed for your home media server. Plus, our thoughts on Immich going full-time.

Red Hat Knows How to Party | LINUX Unplugged 562

12 May 2024

Three revelations from Red Hat Summit. Our on-the-ground report will separate fact from hype.

Folders as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 561

5 May 2024

A few of our go-to tools for one-liner web servers, sharing media directly from folders, and a much needed live Arch server update, and more!

Back to the Future | Self-Hosted 122

3 May 2024

How Chris created live TV streaming from his local media collection, Alex breaks down the new Open Home Foundation and what it means for self-hosters. Brent's been trying out an open-source AirDrop replacement for all systems, and much more!

Linux Festivus For the Rest of Us | LINUX Unplugged 560

28 April 2024

The first LinuxFest is back and better than ever. We share stories and friends from one of the best Linux gatherings of the year: LinuxFest Northwest.

Linux is Bigger in Texas | LINUX Unplugged 559

21 April 2024

We're back from Austin, with interviews and stories to share. Plus, it's Gentoo week and we take our first look at Fedora 40.

Forbidden Fruit | Self-Hosted 121

19 April 2024

Special guest Casey Liss from the Accidental Tech Podcast joins the show to discuss his homelab, how he uses HomeBridge, and his delightfully complex garage door sensor system.

Top 5 Essential Apps | LINUX Unplugged 558

14 April 2024

We asked, and you answered: Your top 5 Linux app essentials and post-install rituals. Plus, some news to better cope with "extreme file-system damage."

Crouching kexec, Hidden Linux | LINUX Unplugged 557

7 April 2024

We're building a completely hidden Linux OS inside an existing system—with no trace left behind.

Can a VPS Replace a Homelab? | Self-Hosted 120

5 April 2024

Alex goes head-to-head with budget VPS providers, which gets us into a classic debate, and Adam Morales from Unraid joins us!

The xz Backdoor Exposed 🚨 | LINUX Unplugged 556

31 March 2024

We're breaking down the attack: how it works, how it was hidden, and why time was running out for the attacker.

Glide like a Goose, Honk like a Moose | LINUX Unplugged 555

24 March 2024

We test the Linux-first, all-AMD Sirius 16 laptop, discuss the new Hyprland release, and share a few stories from our recent trip.

Why So Many Llamas? | Self-Hosted 119

20 March 2024

Alex rolls back a major server upgrade, and we have fun playing with local large language models.

Portably Predictable Productivity | LINUX Unplugged 553

10 March 2024

We each bring surprise topics, a mix of hardware and software, as we prepare to hit the road for NixCon and SCaLE.

Plasma's Perfect Play | LINUX Unplugged 552

3 March 2024

Plasma 6 is out, and we've been giving it a go. What's new, our thoughts, and the lessons other desktops should learn.

AI Under Your Control | LINUX Unplugged 551

25 February 2024

Corporate AI is a hot mess, but open-source alternatives can be open-ended chaos. We’ll test some of the best ways to get local AI tools under your control.

Unraid as a Service | Self-Hosted 117

23 February 2024

We chat about VMware's rug pull with Bret, aka Raid Owl, and then get into Unraid's big changes and more.

Ready Player Linux | LINUX Unplugged 550

18 February 2024

Chris spends the week in a VR desktop, revealing the glitches, gains, and VR's open-source future.

Will it Nixcloud? | LINUX Unplugged 549

11 February 2024

Deploying Nextcloud the Nix way promises a paradise of reproducibility and simplicity. But is it just a painful trek through configuration hell? We built the dream Nextcloud using Nix and faced reality.

Making it all Connect | Self-Hosted 116

9 February 2024

Alex has been deep-diving into container networking, and Chris is trying to steelman Plex's new rental service.

Uncomfortable Linux Truths | LINUX Unplugged 548

4 February 2024

Some uncomfortable truths about using Linux, and then we introduce a new segment: Will it Nix?

Behind the Shelves | LINUX Unplugged 547

28 January 2024

Data-hoard with purpose and manage your audiobooks and podcasts with one application, plus the lone Linux box that remains on Mars.

A NAS in Every Home | Self-Hosted 115

26 January 2024

Brian Moses joins us and shares his most recent NAS build and love for 3D printers. Then Alex gets into the hardware he's deploying around the house, and why we don't see eye-to-eye on ZigBee.

What You’re Missing about NixOS | LINUX Unplugged 546

21 January 2024

Trying NixOS can be fraught with complexity, half-completed guides, and boring videos. Even if you never plan to switch to NixOS, we invite you to come along for a hype-free ride that digs into one of the most rapidly developing areas of Linux.

3,062 Days Later | LINUX Unplugged 545

14 January 2024

Kent Overstreet, the creator of bcachefs, helps us understand where his new filesystem fits, what it's like to upstream a new filesystem, and how they've solved the RAID write hole.

Half the Bits, Double the Pain | LINUX Unplugged 544

7 January 2024

This challenge gets ugly as we slowly realize we've just become zombie slayers.

Profoundly Prophetic Prognostications | LINUX Unplugged 543

31 December 2023

We make our big Linux predictions for 2024, but first, we score how we did for 2023.

State of the Homelabs 2023 | Self-Hosted 113

29 December 2023

We look back at what has changed, what's failed us, and what's sticking around in our homelabs.

2023 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 542

24 December 2023

It’s the fourth annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, and desktops of 2023.

Out with a Bang | LINUX Unplugged 541

17 December 2023

The stories that kept us talking all year, and are only getting hotter! Plus the big flops we're still sore about.

Red Light, Green Light | Self-Hosted 112

15 December 2023

Alex shares a new build integrating WLED, and Chirs reviews hardware that can get you started with WLED in 45 seconds. Then, one last big update on the Year of Voice and our thoughts on self-hosting push notifications.

Alby's Home for the Holidays | Office Hours 36

13 December 2023

A special edition of Office Hours explains why some Podcasters are seeing a 20% drop in downloads. Plus, Moritz from Alby joins us for a chat.

Uncensored AI on Linux | LINUX Unplugged 540

10 December 2023

We test two popular methods to run local language models on your Linux box. Then, we push the limits to see which language models will toe the line and which won't.

pfSense Makes no Sense | Self-Hosted 111

1 December 2023

We break down the state of the pfSense changes and the red flags we see. Plus, we're joined by Wolfgang from Wolfgang's channel to dig into his homelab and much more.

Surprisingly Smooth Transition | LINUX Unplugged 538

26 November 2023

PipeWire hits 1.0, and Wim Taymans joins us to reflect on the smooth success of PipeWire. Plus the details on the first NixCon North America, and more.

This Makes Us Unemployable | LINUX Unplugged 537

19 November 2023

Can we save an old Arch install? We'll attempt a live rescue, then get into our tips for keeping your old Linux install running great.

Google Photos Replacement | Self-Hosted 110

17 November 2023

That man behind the Google Photos killer joins us to chat about the latest release of Immich. Plus, Alex's first impressions of 45Homelab's HL15.

Plasma Power-Ups | LINUX Unplugged 536

12 November 2023

The problem with GNOME's great news, plus our first look at Plasma 6. Then, the surprising place NixOS is getting adopted.

Hit the Turbo | LINUX Unplugged 535

9 November 2023

A special guest joins us, and we each give Fedora 39 a try. What’s new, what we liked, and what didn’t make the cut!

Alex’s Backups Disaster | Self-Hosted 109

3 November 2023

How we almost lost valuable data this week, and a Chat with Doug and Mitch about their new home lab server.

We Nixed Proxmox | LINUX Unplugged 534

29 October 2023

We did Proxmox dirty last week, so we try to explain our thinking. But first, a few things have gone down that you should know about.

LinuxFest North Jeff | LINUX Unplugged 533

22 October 2023

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.

Year of Voice: A Bigger Deal Than You Think | Self-Hosted 108

20 October 2023

Home Assistant's founder, Paulus Schoutsen, shares details about the Year of Voice, recent legal actions from Mazda, and the results of a recent third-party audit.

We Like Snaps Now | LINUX Unplugged 532

15 October 2023

Has Canonical finally nailed snaps? Why it looks like Ubuntu has turned a new corner; our thoughts on the latest release. Plus, a special guest and more.

The Windows Challenge | LINUX Unplugged 531

8 October 2023

We ran Windows for the week with three seemingly simple objectives. How we did, our take on what's gotten a lot better about Windows, and what still needs some work.

Laptop Dumpster Diving | Self-Hosted 107

6 October 2023

With a dose of pragmatism and optimism, we chat about making the best out of old hardware and where we draw the line and buy new.

No Payne No Gain | Office Hours 35

3 October 2023

Wes visits the office to chat about some new podcast tech inbound, Google killing their Podcast app, and Chris' story from his morning with Podfans.

Leave the Pi in the Oven | LINUX Unplugged 530

1 October 2023

Why the Raspberry Pi 5 doesn't meet our expectations, and the x86 boxes you should consider instead.

Changing the Game | LINUX Unplugged 529

24 September 2023

Even if you don't game, the data is in, and the impact of the Steam Deck on Linux is massive. We'll go into details and then share our long-term review of the Deck.

The Plex Situation Just got Worse | Self-Hosted 106

22 September 2023

Our thoughts on two recent Plex crackdowns, why the Apple TV just got a lot better, how home Assistant could improve 10 years in, and much more.

Where's Your Data? | LINUX Unplugged 528

17 September 2023

Today's theme is data sovereignty, and we'll check in with two crucial projects that are giving you more options.

Pocket Office 3: We'll do it LIVE! | Office Hours p03

13 September 2023

We're testing a new Podcasting 2.0 feature and need your ears!

Framing Brent | LINUX Unplugged 527

10 September 2023

Brent's new Framework laptop has been torn apart and put back together again. We'll find out if it's up to his standards. Plus, we're kicking off a new build.

Sleeper Storage Technology | Self-Hosted 105

8 September 2023

Alex sits down with the lead developer of mergerfs to get an update on the project, Chris has a button-pushing breakthrough and more.

Canonical Wins by Default | LINUX Unplugged 526

3 September 2023

While chaos is brewing in SUSE and Red Hat land, Canonical stays the course and doubles down on the Linux desktop. Plus, our thoughts on the kernel team GPL-blocking NVIDIA.

Beating Apple to the Sauce | LINUX Unplugged 525

27 August 2023

We daily drive Asahi Linux on a MacBook, chat about how the team beat Apple to a major GPU milestone, and an easy way to self-host open-source ChatGPT alternatives.

Podcast Bounty Hunters | Office Hours 34

25 August 2023

Behind-the-scenes details of a new show in the works, our thoughts on a new genre of Podcasts bursting onto the scene, and we make JB history live on the show.

Name-Not-So-Cheap | Self-Hosted 104

25 August 2023

Alex does a significant overhaul of his website and unpacks a new GitHub action workflow. Chris finally achieves complete local voice control of his network, we complain about the state of domain name sellers, and more.

How Our Server Got It's Groove Back | LINUX Unplugged 524

20 August 2023

Can we build an indestructible server that stands up to the test of giving out root login to the Internet?

Pocket Office 2: We Broke Things Again | Office Hours p02

16 August 2023

Chris and Brent are running with scissors and breaking things again.

Ride the Rhino | LINUX Unplugged 523

13 August 2023

We're trying out Rhino Linux—a unique take on rolling Ubuntu with AUR-like powers and other surprises.

Archiving the Internet | Self-Hosted 103

11 August 2023

A few tools to build your own Way Back Machine, we check in with the "Year of Voice" and more.

Pocket Office 1: Bounty Reached | Office Hours p01

4 August 2023

A quick Pocket Office from "the field" on the new tech inbound to Office Hours and a big update on our bounty for episode 34!

Rethinking GNOME | LINUX Unplugged 521

30 July 2023

Two important news stories, plus our thoughts on GNOME’s new windowing proposal and the Framework 16.

NixOS is a bit Flakey | Self-Hosted 102

28 July 2023

Alex shares a suite of self-hosted apps that replace Reddit. Chris is struggling with Jellyfin, and we discuss where NixOS is killing it and where we think it falls down.

Just Burn it all Down | Office Hours 33

21 July 2023

Why independent media is getting just as bad as mainstream media, and Brent's escape from a wildfire. Plus, an update on our new bounty release format!

The Clone Grift Wars | LINUX Unplugged 519

16 July 2023

Have Oracle and SUSE lost their minds? Plus, we dig into Fedora's proposal to add telemetry collection to Workstation.

Joining the Federation | Self-Hosted 101

14 July 2023

The advantages of Federating a local and remote Nextcloud, Chris replaces Google Home Hub's photo powers and the new docker-compose feature that will change Alex's entire setup.

Race To Immutability | LINUX Unplugged 518

9 July 2023

Can Ubuntu make a great immutable desktop? We're trying the brand-new "Everything is a Snap" Ubuntu Core Desktop.

Things are Changing | Office Hours 32

7 July 2023

We've got a radically new format idea for Office Hours and want to tell you all about it.

Caught Red-Hatted | LINUX Unplugged 517

2 July 2023

Just about every take on the Red Hat news seems to have missed the mark.

Our Essential Apps | Self-Hosted 100

30 June 2023

We cover our must-have self-hosted apps, reflect on the state of Self-Hosting now, and discuss what's new in Proxmox 8.

The Fixer-Upper | LINUX Unplugged 516

25 June 2023

Chris tears into two old PCs, and builds a surprisingly powerful multi-monitor Wayland workstation.

Pod Flopping | Office Hours 31

23 June 2023

We share some recent adventures, and the tale of how water got dumped into Chris' new home server.

Ham Sandwich | LINUX Unplugged 515

18 June 2023

Is Ham Radio a natural hobby for Linux users? An old friend joins us to explain where the two overlap.

Lemmy at em! | Self-Hosted 99

16 June 2023

We dive into Lemmy, a self-hosted Reddit alternative. Plus, a couple of easy-to-deploy tools that make life better.

Connection Established | LINUX Unplugged 514

11 June 2023

We get the inside scoop on SouthEast LinuxFest, and share a few stories from the early days of the Linux community.

There Is No Distro | LINUX Unplugged 513

4 June 2023

We attempt to swap Linux distributions live on our production server, to prove that new tooling makes the Linux distro model obsolete.

The One with 45Drives | Self-Hosted 98

2 June 2023

We chat with 45Drives about their ambitions to build a home-lab server that bridges the gap between enterprise-level servers and consumer-grade NAS products. And more.

The Sound of Rust | LINUX Unplugged 512

28 May 2023

We take a "Rust-only tools" challenge for a week and admit what worked, and what sucked. Plus, a surprise guest.

Zuck Dub Time Machine | Office Hours 30

26 May 2023

We travel 10 years into the future and report back on how podcasts and Jupiter Broadcasting are doing after all those years.

Accepting the Future | LINUX Unplugged 511

21 May 2023

How we found peace with the Linux community’s perpetual debates; and our tricks for finding the signal from the noise.

Tempted by the Fruit of Another | Self-Hosted 97

19 May 2023

Alex tempts Chris with his Obsidian ways, our thoughts on Drobo going bankrupt, and Photoprism adding paid tiers. Plus, the slick suite of tools you'll want to run on your LAN.

Thinking in Decades | LINUX Unplugged 510

14 May 2023

The push for free software takes years, maybe even generations. Brent gets the inside story from the Free Software Foundation Europe.

Let's Play Doctor | Office Hours 29

12 May 2023

We look back at some classic JB shows and chat about why they ended.

The Next Gen Desktop | LINUX Unplugged 509

7 May 2023

The first new desktop environment in a while that has caught our attention, and it promises to unlock the full power of cutting-edge Linux.

Outdoor Home Assistant | Self-Hosted 96

5 May 2023

Why Chris needs ANOTHER Home Assistant instance and a major breakthrough for self-hosters.

The Worst Distro Ever | LINUX Unplugged 508

30 April 2023

Two listeners race to set up a web server on Suicide Linux. One slip-up and it's all gone. Who will survive?

Everyone Had a Podcast | Office Hours 28

28 April 2023

Have you noticed there is a podcast for everything? That's all about to change. Our thoughts on why the podcast market is going bust this year.

Full Wobble | LINUX Unplugged 507

23 April 2023

Why Fedora 38 might Sway you to try it; and how it runs on the MacBook M1 Max.

Docker U-Turn | Self-Hosted 95

21 April 2023

We debate if users learned their lesson from the Docker Hub drama, the silent self-hosting winner going from strength to strength.

Three Wild and Crazy Topics | LINUX Unplugged 506

16 April 2023

We surprise each other with three secret topics, with one big catch.

It's About to Get Real | Office Hours 27

14 April 2023

A change is in the air.

Keep Your Darn Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 505

9 April 2023

We try out the most secure messaging app in the world, and Wes’ new note system that's so great you’ll want to abandon your current one.

Full Power | Self-Hosted 94

7 April 2023

Chris integrates full home power monitoring into Home Assistant, while Alex tames the AI and rushes to replace Dark Sky.

It's a Trap! | LINUX Unplugged 504

2 April 2023

Why using the iPhone makes it harder to run Linux; Chris follows up on his four-month-long challenge to ditch iOS for GrapheneOS. Plus, Brent's extended stay in Berlin has led to some developments you won't want to miss.

Berlin Hangover | Office Hours 26

31 March 2023

Brent shares some rip-roaring tales from Berlin, and we introduce the new contributor who can publish to production.

Berlin with Brent | LINUX Unplugged 503

26 March 2023

Brent dives deep into Nextcloud's new release from inside their offices, and takes an unexpected dip in the local lake with a listener.

The Podman Perspective | Self-Hosted 93

24 March 2023

Alex goes all in on Rootless Podman, Chris is saving his Nextcloud install from disaster, and a special guest joins us.

Docker Shocker | LINUX Unplugged 502

19 March 2023

The story of an open-source hero who became a villain.

Dipstick Consoeur | Office Hours 25

17 March 2023

Disaster strikes the studio, and Chris jumps into action while Brent battles the packet wars of 1996.

Fat Stacks for Flatpaks | LINUX Unplugged 501

12 March 2023

Robert McQueen shares the inside scoop on Flathub’s ambitious plans to create a universal app store for all distros—and we ask the hard questions.

Rip it all Out | Self-Hosted 92

10 March 2023

Find out why Alex ripped out everything installed last episode and is starting fresh with new gear, wires, and a new goal.

Our Biggest Announcement Yet | LINUX Unplugged 500

5 March 2023

We're celebrating 500 episodes with the biggest announcement yet.

🦒 | Office Hours 24

3 March 2023

The crew takes on a new challenge this week. How hard could it be? Very. Plus, the major open source issue we've zeroed in on.

'velopers Choose Snap | LINUX Unplugged 499

26 February 2023

Ubuntu makes its anti-Flatpak stance official, while KDE and GNOME team up to turn Flathub into a universal Linux app store.

Total Network Rebuild | Self-Hosted 91

24 February 2023

Alex has been swapping hardware and standing-up services. It's a network rebuild episode and more!

Rolling Papercuts | LINUX Unplugged 498

19 February 2023

Sometimes running the latest and greatest means you have to pave your own path. This week two examples from living on the edge.

Bleeding the Feed | Office Hours 23

17 February 2023

We throw Office Hours into the middle of our biggest beta test yet!

More Features? More Problems. | LINUX Unplugged 497

12 February 2023

How Chris wasted three months tracking down a Wi-Fi problem, plus we debate if immutable distros need to be simplified.

Proxmox ClusterF | Self-Hosted 90

10 February 2023

Alex has major Proxmox problems. What happened, and the fix for now. Plus, the real downside to Wifi cameras and the batch of network gear on the way.

Tux in the Hen House | LINUX Unplugged 496

5 February 2023

Chris attempts to get Fedora 37 on his M1 Max MacBook Pro, while Wes and Brent try the "every distro at once" desktop.

Running with Flaming Chainsaws | Office Hours 22

3 February 2023

We blow the lid off a secret project and get LIT.

The Moment of Truth | LINUX Unplugged 495

29 January 2023

Are the free software alternatives good enough? The conclusion to our 60-day challenge to drop Google, Apple, and the iPhone.

Jellyfans | Self-Hosted 89

27 January 2023

Join us for the surprising conclusion to our month-long challenge.

Updating Our Fiddly Bits | LINUX Unplugged 494

22 January 2023

Today we are finally taking on a project months in the making, and we're switching to an entirely new generation of Linux tech in the process.

Boiling the Frog | Office Hours 21

20 January 2023

If you've noticed something a little off about your favorite podcasts, we might know why.

Network Nirvana | LINUX Unplugged 493

15 January 2023

Chris' sticky upgrade situation, and we chat with the developer behind an impressive mesh VPN with new tricks.

Great Scott! | Self-Hosted 88

13 January 2023

Alex dives deep to find out if Kubernetes is overkill for the home and finds solutions to simplify things. And Chris has a new firmware that turns his favorite network cameras up to 11.

A New Challenge Approaches | LINUX Unplugged 492

8 January 2023

Join us on a journey to true software freedom. We embark on our 30-day challenge and discover a whole new philosophy that will change the way you think about technology.

Breaking Brent | Office Hours 20

6 January 2023

We're kicking off some new projects, catching up with old friends, and react to a new podcast app that automatically skips ads.

2023 Spoilers | LINUX Unplugged 491

1 January 2023

We assemble to predict what will happen in 2023 and score how our 2022 predictions turned out.

Jellyfin January | Self-Hosted 87

30 December 2022

We kick off our Jellyfin January challenge and invite you to join us. Plus, Chris has some new hardware and our thoughts on the trouble at the Matrix foundation.

2022 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 490

25 December 2022

It's the third annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2022.

What We're Building Next | Office Hours 19

23 December 2022

We have some big plans for 2023, and we share the next steps to fully host our podcast infrastructure.

Brent's Secret Emails | LINUX Unplugged 489

18 December 2022

Brent's been hiding your emails; we confront him and expose what he's been keeping from the show.

Disqus-ting Tracking | Self-Hosted 86

16 December 2022

What disgusted Alex about Disqus, and how he replaced it with a Self-Hosted solution, a hot HDHomeRun tip, and an update on Chris' hunt for the perfect notes app.

Revenge of the Lizard People | LINUX Unplugged 488

11 December 2022

We complete a year-long journey and discover some unspoken truths about a great Linux distro. Plus one small, and one major update on our GrapheneOS adventure.

AI Action Show | Office Hours 18

9 December 2022

We challenged ChatGPT to create a Linux news podcast outline and then put it to the test.

The Debian Debate | LINUX Unplugged 487

4 December 2022

After nearly half a year of woe, Brent is ready to give Linux the go. Join us as we compare and contrast two Linux distros and end up with one going on Brent's machine.

Wendell's Hot Pi | Self-Hosted 85

2 December 2022

Wendell from Level One Techs joins us to catch up on low-power hardware, his home automation setup, and thoughts on so much more.

Goodbye, Google | LINUX Unplugged 486

27 November 2022

Chris ditches the iPhone and switches to GrapheneOS, a security and privacy-focused project that lets you take control back from Google.

And What Do You Do? | Office Hours 17

25 November 2022

The worst part about being a Podcaster; our pitch to eliminate nearly all holidays and some hard questions.

Mystery Box | LINUX Unplugged 485

20 November 2022

We dig into Shufflecake, a tool that lets Linux users hide data with plausible deniability, then let our live stream SSH into our server and see if they can discover our secret data.

Hidden NAS | Self-Hosted 84

18 November 2022

We're chatting about workstation builds for a home NAS with Joe Ressington this week. Chris chews on the news of the Evernote buyout and his challenges with Zigbee.

Fedora Falls Flat | LINUX Unplugged 484

13 November 2022

Why this latest release of Fedora misses the mark, and Ubuntu's quiet backing away from ZFS.

Sats Over Snake Oil | Office Hours 16

11 November 2022

Why LBRY was never going to win, and how they have just screwed all crypto. And a new feature in the works for our listeners by our listeners.

Chris Is Done With Raspberry Pi | LINUX Unplugged 483

6 November 2022

We surprise each other with three different topics, and Chris has a big update on the ODROID H3+.

Unintended Upgrades | Self-Hosted 83

4 November 2022

Sometimes your best upgrades are unplanned; Chris just got his Home Assistant Yellow fully deployed.

Legacy Gets the Boot | LINUX Unplugged 482

30 October 2022

Are the long-timers holding Linux back? Lennart Poettering argues we are and proposes a new Microsoft-blessed way to secure Linux.

One PR At a Time | Office Hours 15

28 October 2022

We recap a busy night after a studio power outage, then dig into what makes an open-source project worth contributing to. Why do some fail while others grow and prosper?

Just a Prompt Away | LINUX Unplugged 481

23 October 2022

The Internet is going crazy with AI-generated media. What's the open-source story, and is Linux being left out?

Taming the Beast | LINUX Unplugged 480

16 October 2022

Linus Tech Tips blows it again, and we clean up. Plus, we push System76's updated Thelio Workstation to the breaking point.

Debian Downer | Office Hours 14

14 October 2022

It was one technical disaster after another, we recap the series of technical challenges that killed all future shows from the road.

Good Software, Bad Blood | LINUX Unplugged 479

9 October 2022

What the heck is going on? Fedora is dropping features, GNOME is getting Iced, and the mistake we'll never make again. We've got a lot to sort out.

The Badger Stack | Self-Hosted 81

7 October 2022

Chris' Raspberry Pi server is dead, and Alex has a few ideas for his next build.

The Best of Both Worlds | LINUX Unplugged 478

2 October 2022

We go hands-on at NASA's JPL and learn why Linux is the best OS for Earth and Mars.

One Long Monday | Office Hours 13

30 September 2022

We get you caught up on one heck of a trip.

The Feeling of Fast | LINUX Unplugged 477

25 September 2022

We finally give Brent his new laptop and get his reaction. Plus our best pick for replacing stock Android with something private.

Solving Whole Home Audio | Self-Hosted 80

23 September 2022

Alex is replacing his Chromecast and Google Nest Mini with an open-source solution, and why we’re all getting a little hyped about Matter.

Canary in the Photo Mine | LINUX Unplugged 476

18 September 2022

We've gone deep to find our perfect Google Photos replacement. This week we'll share our setup that we think works great, is easy to use, and is fully backed up.

Don't Clip and Drive | Office Hours 12

16 September 2022

Brent recounts a harrowing near miss on his road trip to the studio, and a surprise outage leaves Chris scrambling after launching the website.

Brent's Bug Battle | LINUX Unplugged 475

11 September 2022

Brent has been on a bug-finding marathon. We review what he's discovered and share some hard-learned lessons.

Google is a Hostile Actor | Self-Hosted 79

9 September 2022

We've made some changes since the last episode, and share why we have doubled down on Self-Hosting as much as possible.

Linux's Malware Inevitability | LINUX Unplugged 474

4 September 2022

Can Linux do better? Apple is scrambling to build always-on malware protection into the next macOS as its market share grows. A precautionary tale for Linux users.

Flipping The Switch | Office Hours 11

31 August 2022

We're pushing our new website to production live on the show today. We have no idea how things will turn out - but we're taking you along for the ride either way!

End of the Road | LINUX Unplugged 473

28 August 2022

We've reached the end of the road in our immutable Linux series, and an old friend stops by to give us the inside scoop on Endless OS.

We Should Know Better | Self-Hosted 78

26 August 2022

We learned some really hard lessons this week, and reflect. Then Chris finds the perfect temperature sensor, and Alex finds a beautiful media discovery app.

5 Problems With NixOS | LINUX Unplugged 472

21 August 2022

The five most common problems when trying out an immutable Linux distro like NixOS. Plus, why one Linux dev says just target WINE.

Coming in Hot with the Code! | Office Hours 10

19 August 2022

We've built up some incredible backend infrastructure for our new website. We run through the big improvements, and where we still need some help.

The Cottonwood Disaster | LINUX Unplugged 471

14 August 2022

Our garage Linux server has died, and this time we’re looking at data loss. We attempt to revive our zombie box and reflect on what went wrong.

Automations Gone Wrong | Self-Hosted 77

12 August 2022

What is it like to live with another man's automations? Brent spills all.

Let's Call It an Upgrade | LINUX Unplugged 470

7 August 2022

We present a buffet of budget Linux boxes. From $40 to $400 you'll be surprised by what we found. Then we attempt to find the perfect distro for them.

We Hate Crypto Too | Office Hours 9

5 August 2022

Why we hate crypto more than you, plus a frank conversation about boosts in our shows, some big lessons learned from our new website project, and the things we'd never do again.

Tough Linux Love | LINUX Unplugged 469

31 July 2022

Is the Linux desktop hard to love? A long-time user experience developer argues it is, and we respond to his criticisms.

Solid as a Rock | Self-Hosted 76

29 July 2022

Alex runs us through his new and improved off-site backup setup, and Chris is trying out some Shelly devices.

The Read Only Scenario | LINUX Unplugged 468

24 July 2022

A fundamental change is coming to desktop Linux, and Silverblue might be our hint at where things are going.

A Good Problem to Have | Office Hours 8

22 July 2022

We're learning on the job this week as the deadline for our new website is just around the corner. Plus, a dirty little secret that explains why most tech press coverage sucks.

All Hands on Deck | LINUX Unplugged 467

17 July 2022

We try and bust a common Linux distro myth. Then what surprised Chris about his new Steam Deck.

In-Flight Changes | Self-Hosted 75

15 July 2022

Our thoughts on the new Works with Home Assistant program, some changes to Alex's off-site backup server, and a million bits of great feedback.

The Night of a Thousand Errors | LINUX Unplugged 466

10 July 2022

We were fixing servers all night, but at least we have a great story. A special guest joins us to help make a big show announcement.

Brunch With Brent: Tim Canham | Jupiter EXTRAS 87

10 July 2022

Brent sits down with Tim Canham, Senior Software Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. We explore topics including the hardware and software powering NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter; JPL's switch from Solaris to Linux; the open source projects, tools, and philosophy at JPL, ...and more.

Podcasting is Back | Office Hours 7

8 July 2022

The community is quick at work; we share major updates on our new website project, and chat with the "Official" Podcasting 2.0 consultant to find out what he's developing next for podcast listeners.

Too Nixy for My Shirt | LINUX Unplugged 465

3 July 2022

The one shared secret behind some of the world's most powerful open-source projects.

A Pi For Every Problem | Self-Hosted 74

1 July 2022

Our guest this week has more Raspberry Pis than anyone we've ever met. We get insights into all the projects he used them for, what's worked great, and what's not worked at all.

Git Happens | LINUX Unplugged 464

26 June 2022

We're going back in time to witness the early days of a critical tool to build Linux, then jump forward 15 years and join our buddy Brent on his journey to learn that very tooling.

Humble Beginnings | LINUX Unplugged 463

19 June 2022

One of the pioneers of the web, VNC, Webcams, and more joins us; plus we'll update you on a few projects we love.

Brunch with Brent: Quentin Stafford-Fraser | Jupiter EXTRAS 86

19 June 2022

Brent sits down with Dr Quentin Stafford-Fraser, computer scientist, serial-entrepreneur, inventor (perhaps) of the webcam, Augmented Reality Ph.D. who ran the very first web server at the University of Cambridge, among much more. We explore topics including computer science as an art-form, the origins of the Raspberry Pi and T9 predictive text, philosophies around innovation and invention, challenging the patent system, and more.

One Cosmic Collaboration | LINUX Unplugged 462

12 June 2022

From skeptic to buyer, why the HP Dev One is the best Linux laptop yet. This is the one review you don't want to miss.

Peer to Peer Future | Office Hours 6

10 June 2022

Outdoor networking adventures, new decentralized tools we're building, and a great chat with one of the co-founders of Podverse - an impressive open-source Podcasting 2.0 app.

The Problem with WWDC | Coder Radio 469

8 June 2022

We jump aboard Hair Force One and are a bit let down. We get into why. Plus Mike's first impressions of the HP Dev One laptop.

Deep in the Tumbleweeds | LINUX Unplugged 461

5 June 2022

Three tails of tech tribulations, and how Brent saved his openSUSE Tumbleweed box from the brink.

Coding to Make It | Coder Radio 468

1 June 2022

What's old is new again, but we're not buying it this time. It's developer conference season, and we're hunting vaporware.

CPU as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 460

29 May 2022

A new Linux update allows Intel to control features in your CPU using hardware-level DRM.

The Real MVP | Office Hours 5

27 May 2022

We have a laugh at Spotify, then check out a minimum viable project for the new Jupiter Broadcasting website.

No More Snake Mustaches | Coder Radio 467

25 May 2022

Soon there will be no shame in that snake game, the big trend that is not our friend, and Microsoft reinvents the widget.

Better than Butter | LINUX Unplugged 459

22 May 2022

We take a sneak peek at some future tech coming to Linux, and share details on HP's new laptop that runs POP!

Recipe for Success | Self-Hosted 71

20 May 2022

Alex has found the perfect tool to bring your recipe management into the future. Plus, a convenient trick for scripts with passwords, dying hard drives, and the killer new Proxmox feature.

Luxury Emotional Manipulation | Coder Radio 466

18 May 2022

Why Mike feels like Heroku is in a failed state, what drove us crazy about Google I/O this year, how Chris botched something super important, and some serious Python love sprinkled throughout.

NVIDIA's New View | LINUX Unplugged 458

15 May 2022

NVIDIA is open-sourcing their GPU drivers, but there are a few things you need to know. Plus, we get some exclusive insights into Tailscale from one of its co-founders.

Finding Our Squeaky Wheels | Office Hours 4

13 May 2022

We've made some essential decisions for our big projects, what really has us excited about Podcasting 2.0, and the real problem with Boosts.

Automated Chaos | LINUX Unplugged 457

8 May 2022

Each of us brings a secret topic to the show, and we discover a common theme about using the wrong tool for the right job.

Plausible Deniability | Self-Hosted 70

6 May 2022

Alex replaces another Google service; we point the community spotlight at FuzzyMistborn plus your feedback!

Our Linux Regrets | LINUX Unplugged 456

1 May 2022

If we could change just one mistake in our Linux journey, what would it be?

New Website Energy | Office Hours 3

28 April 2022

It's a summer of projects, we get into our plans to totally rebuild our website, some new Podcasting 2.0 features and, Brent takes his first bite of the Raspberry Pi.

I run NixOS BTW | LINUX Unplugged 455

24 April 2022

We've hit a bump in the road with the NixOS challenge, and share what it might not be great at. Plus, what we didn't cover in our Ubuntu 22.04 review.

Get Off My Lawn, The Robot's Got It | Self-Hosted 69

22 April 2022

Alex shares some handy tools, and some old friends join us for a special edition of the show.

Podcasting Perils | Office Hours 2

21 April 2022

We kick off a new show and chat about the rapid centralization facing the podcast industry. Then we share some secret future Jupiter Broadcasting plans.

Double Distro Details | LINUX Unplugged 454

17 April 2022

Has Fedora pulled ahead of Ubuntu? We take a look at the new Fedora 36 and Ubuntu 22.04 releases.

Raleigh Action Show | LINUX Unplugged 453

10 April 2022

We just wrapped up our East Coast meetup and have a bunch of great stories to share. Plus some Nix ups and downs, and more.

Unwyze Choices | Self-Hosted 68

8 April 2022

We chat about Wyze's recent real bad, no-good security news, why Plex Discover has potential but hasn't impressed us yet, and a brief tour of Alex's home network setup.

Synapse Collapse | LINUX Unplugged 452

3 April 2022

How we nearly crashed our Matrix server; what we did wrong and how we're fixing it.

The NixOS Challenge | LINUX Unplugged 451

27 March 2022

We explore what makes NixOS so powerful, and why it might be the future of all Linux distributions.

The No Container Theory | Self-Hosted 67

25 March 2022

Why Chris is moving away from using Containers, Alex's new project, and some great follow-up.

It Went Real Bad | LINUX Unplugged 450

20 March 2022

Why GNOME 42 is the release we’ve all been waiting for.

Bugfix and Chill | LINUX Unplugged 449

13 March 2022

How each of us asks for features and help from free software projects, and one of our most prescient soapboxes in a while.

Mmm. Pi. | Self-Hosted 66

10 March 2022

We look back at our favorite moments from the last ten years of the Raspberry Pi, why you might want to start considering one, and where we want to see the platform evolve.

A Mystery in Plain Sight | LINUX Unplugged 448

6 March 2022

We surprise each other with three different topics, hidden away by encryption in our show notes - we literally have no idea what we're talking about this week.

Linux Action News 230

3 March 2022

Why it might be time to lower your RISC-V expectations, Intel's moves to close up CPU firmware, and a quick state of the Deck.

An Umbrel for Everything | LINUX Unplugged 447

27 February 2022

We look at two new options that enable ANYONE to run a personal server at home or a small business.

Failing at Scale | Self-Hosted 65

25 February 2022

Alex gives the new TrueNAS SCALE a go and hits a snag.

Kudu Cores and Cloud Wars | LINUX Unplugged 446

20 February 2022

We put the sports car of Linux laptops to the test. Is it the multi-tasking machine it claims to be?

Brent's Betrayal | LINUX Unplugged 445

13 February 2022

Linux is the master of small computers, and this week it’s going to the next level. We chat with the creator of the $15 Linux box and share some significant updates for the Raspberry Pi.

Much Ado About Ubuntu | LINUX Unplugged 444

6 February 2022

There's just something off about Ubuntu these days, this week we put it all together.

Linux Did This First | LINUX Unplugged 443

30 January 2022

We all take it for granted, but it is one of the best things about Linux. We share the history of the live CD, how it all got started, and the times it saved our bacon.

Liberty Leaks and Lies | LINUX Unplugged 442

23 January 2022

SUSE had an awkward week; we breakdown the very mixed launch of SUSE Liberty Linux.

Planet Incinerating Technology | LINUX Unplugged 441

16 January 2022

We make some last-minute changes to our server setup and catch up on a bunch of thought-provoking feedback.

Succumbing to the Ecosystem | Self-Hosted 62

14 January 2022

Alex got some new devices for Christmas, and we set off figuring out how to integrate them into his network.

Road Trip Tech | Jupiter EXTRAS 81

13 January 2022

Our road trip machine is loaded up from solar to networking, the tech that made working, living, and recording from the road possible for 44 days and over 2,200 miles.

Saving Podcasting from Centralization | LINUX Unplugged 440

9 January 2022

A new initiative uses open source to keep podcasting decentralized and add new features.

Double Server Jeopardy | LINUX Unplugged 439

2 January 2022

Our new server setup is bonkers, but we love it.

That First Layer Squish | Self-Hosted 61

31 December 2021

Some old friends of JB join Alex to discuss 3D printing.

Million-Dollar Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 438

28 December 2021

We do our best to predict what will happen in 2022, and own up to what we thought might happen in 2021.

The 2021 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 437

21 December 2021

It's the second annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2021.

Someone Else's Computer | Self-Hosted 60

17 December 2021

Recent AWS outages sent Alex on a hunt to find more self-hosted alternatives, and Chris digs into the latest Home Assistant release.

Hop on Pop | LINUX Unplugged 436

14 December 2021

We each try out the new Pop_OS! and Carl Richell from System76 joins us to get into the details.

Desktop Burnout | LINUX Unplugged 435

7 December 2021

This was not the year of the Linux Desktop. We’ve been slacking on the mailbag, so we go on a feedback frenzy and answer some hard questions about desktop Linux.

I Tried to Love Portainer | Self-Hosted 59

3 December 2021

We try out a couple of very popular Docker GUI's and report back, and discuss our biggest Self-Hosted regrets.

Endlessly Flat | LINUX Unplugged 434

30 November 2021

The Director of EndlessOS joins us to respond to recent Flatpak criticism.

The Lessons of Jellyfin | LINUX Unplugged 433

23 November 2021

We revisit some old assumptions about the open-source Plex-alternative, Jellyfin. We each try it out, and along the way, gain a few insights about open source.

Pi Server Upgrade | Self-Hosted 58

19 November 2021

This week we unlock the "Pi"tential of the Compute Module 4 and turn it into a dual gigabit router and Jellyfin server.

Three Tumbleweed Temptations | LINUX Unplugged 432

16 November 2021

Can we live with openSUSE Tumbleweed?

Linux Action News 215

14 November 2021

A desktop from Linux past has a surprising update this week, AlmaLinux pulls ahead of the pack, and Canonical ships software for the Apple M1.

Command Line Love | LINUX Unplugged 431

9 November 2021

Is the true path to mastering Linux fully embracing the command line? Why it's time to change our mindset about the terminal.

Linux Action News 214

7 November 2021

Significant changes at GitHub, Ubuntu starts work on a new desktop tool, why WirePlumber is a big deal, and we bust some Red Hat FUD.

Alex Deletes it All | Self-Hosted 57

5 November 2021

Troubleshooting goes very wrong for Alex, and he puts his backups to the ultimate test.

The Real Beefy Miracle | LINUX Unplugged 430

2 November 2021

We check-in with Fedora Project lead Matthew Miller on the state of the project, then conduct our exit interview with Fedora 34, and review Fedora 35.

Starlink's Linux Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 429

26 October 2021

We attempt a live production over Starlink, and dig into the secrets of this giant Linux network in space.

Feeling Wyze | Self-Hosted 56

22 October 2021

Local self-hosted video capture with AI object detection just got easy. Morgan joins us to detail his Frigate setup and its optional tight integration with Home Assistant.

Pi for the People | LINUX Unplugged 428

19 October 2021

We try out POP!_OS on the Raspberry Pi 4, and chat with its creator Jeremy Soller from System76.

Life Changing Virtualization | LINUX Unplugged 427

12 October 2021

Wimpy stops by with a new tool that will change your virtualization game, and we share our thoughts on Ubuntu 21.10 and take the flavor challenge.

Linux Action News 210

10 October 2021

Apple M1 Linux development reaches a key milestone and boots a usable desktop; Ubuntu reveals a new product, and the secret SUSE project that leaked this week.

Home Assistant Turns Amber | Self-Hosted 55

8 October 2021

A lot is changing in Home Assistant land, and it's almost all for the better; we break down the essential items.

This Old Linux PC | LINUX Unplugged 426

5 October 2021

It's the worst time ever to upgrade or buy a new PC, so we cover our favorite tips for getting the most out of your current hardware. Then we pit a 2014 desktop against a 2021 laptop and find out if our old clunker can beat the Thinkpad.

Sad Server Stories | LINUX Unplugged 425

28 September 2021

Sometimes things go wrong; this week, we admit we've got a problem.

Ultimate Off-Site Setup | Self-Hosted 54

25 September 2021

Alex is abroad and uses the opportunity to build out not one but two ultimate self-hosted off-site servers. We share the hardware, software, and networking details.

Space for Theming | LINUX Unplugged 424

21 September 2021

A serious problem is brewing in Desktop Linux that hasn't impacted end users yet, but will soon. We break down why distribution makers are getting upset and explain what's next.

What Makes a Linux User? | LINUX Unplugged 423

14 September 2021

Why it might be time to re-think who is and who is not a Linux user, plus we do a reality check on the state of Linux phones.

Adventurous Build | Self-Hosted 53

10 September 2021

We chat with Matt from Adventurous Way about the home automations that have improved his quality of life, the clever way he manages their off-grid rig, and the new smart home project he's just kicking off.

The Fun Distro | LINUX Unplugged 422

7 September 2021

We try out what might be the most fun Linux distribution around. It started as a laugh, but now we’re in love.

Server Savior Squad | LINUX Unplugged 421

31 August 2021

A surprise server outage at the studio requires we jump into action with a few last-minute solutions and deploy one of our favorite open-source tools.

Navigating DeGoogling | Self-Hosted 52

27 August 2021

We report back on our DeGoogle challenge and read your top Google Alternative apps and services.

Real People Are Out There | LINUX Unplugged 420

24 August 2021

We share some stories from our Denver meetup, the strange reason we found ourselves at a golf course, and some news you should know.

What's Cookin' at System76 | LINUX Unplugged 419

17 August 2021

Live from Denver, we chat with old friends and new. We get the inside scope on what has been going on at System76, and what's coming up next.

Linux Action News 202

15 August 2021

What's new in Debian 11, and an example of the Linux Foundation funneling free software to their corporate friends.

Apple's Rotten Scanning | Self-Hosted 51

13 August 2021

We discuss the ramifications of Apple's local photo scanning announcement on your privacy, why everything seems to be a subscription these days, and a new challenge for the show.

What's up with WireGuard | LINUX Unplugged 418

10 August 2021

Big things are happening in the world of WireGuard, Jim Salter joins to catch us up.

Run Every Distro At Once | LINUX Unplugged 417

3 August 2021

Yabba Dabba Distro! Run every major distribution on one native host. How we hijacked a Fedora install and turned it into the ultimate meta Linux box.

Perfect Plex Setup | Self-Hosted 50

30 July 2021

We discuss Chris's latest wall-mounted tablet solution for Home Assistant and several scripts to pimp your Plex setup.

Server Meltdown | LINUX Unplugged 416

27 July 2021

We try to pull off a show while recovering from an epic server crash. Then we build the ultimate remote Linux desktop—in the cloud!

Something Sinister Below Deck | LINUX Unplugged 415

20 July 2021

Could the Steam Deck mean fewer native Linux games? We chat with prolific game developer Ethan Lee and get his perspective on the negative impacts of the Deck.

Update Roulette | Self-Hosted 49

16 July 2021

Updates gone wrong, surprise hardware failures, and flooding out all our electronics in a single go. We've got a lot to catch you up on.

Linux's Awkward News Phase | LINUX Unplugged 414

13 July 2021

Have you noticed the Linux news has gotten a little weird? Michael Tunnell joins us to break down the changes we've observed over the last year.

Community of Enterprise Linux | LINUX Unplugged 413

6 July 2021

Linux server admins don't know where to turn next; how the cult of personality might be shaping Linux's most important market.

A Solution Looking for a Problem | Self-Hosted 48

2 July 2021

Tuya shocks us by announcing native Home Assistant support, we have an update on a smart doorbell Ring alternative, and we tell all about how PiKVM just leveled up in awesome.

Going Deepin on Fuchsia | LINUX Unplugged 412

29 June 2021

Is Fuchsia a risk to Linux? We try out a cutting-edge Fuchsia desktop and determine if it is a long-term threat to Linux.

The Best of Both OSs | LINUX Unplugged 411

22 June 2021

Is it possible to have Arch’s best feature on other Linux distros? We attempt it and report our findings. Plus our reaction to NVIDIA’s beta Wayland support–is this the milestone we’ve been waiting for?

Whose License Is It Anyway? | Self-Hosted 47

18 June 2021

We take a look at a self-hosted TeamViewer alternative, give you our take on some Home Assistant drama and discuss the effects of a new crypto coin on hard drive prices.

I'm a Teapot | Coder Radio 418

16 June 2021

We get a bit skeptical about Stripe Identity, how it works, and precisely why we don't like some of their privacy trade-offs.

Ye Olde Linux Distro | LINUX Unplugged 410

15 June 2021

We revisit the seminal distros that shaped Linux’s past. Find out if these classics still hold up.

Why Would Developers Care? | Coder Radio 417

9 June 2021

Our takes on the important bits from Apple's WWDC 2021 keynote and State of the Union.

Launch Your Memories Into the Future | LINUX Unplugged 409

8 June 2021

We discuss old and new ways to manage, organize, index, and search your photo collection. It's our favorite Google Photo's alternatives.

Pastebin Alternative | Self-Hosted 46

4 June 2021

We'll share how we deployed a painless, Self-Hosted Pastebin replacement, and what we like the most about it.

Strange Voltron of Hell | Coder Radio 416

2 June 2021

Mike's unique take on the bold promises made at MS Build this year, and the one item he REALLY wants announced at WWDC next week.

Linux Road Warrior | LINUX Unplugged 408

1 June 2021

We’re joined by a special guest who’s built his very own Linux battle bus. We get the technical details on how Linux is at the core of this open road machine.

Keyboard Kurious | Coder Radio 415

26 May 2021

We both fall for a new fancy keyboard; then we get philosophical about free software's never-ending quest to conquer mobile.

And the Answer is... | LINUX Unplugged 407

25 May 2021

From our origins with Linux to preparing your home LAN for a solar storm, it’s an Ask us Anything special edition!

The Future of Home Assistant | Self-Hosted 45

21 May 2021

Join us for a chat with Paulus, the founder of Home Assistant, as we look to the project's future, hardware devices, new standards, and more.

Google I/NO | Coder Radio 414

19 May 2021

After Chris gets a reality check from Mike, the guys answer some emails and admit a cold hard truth.

Mars Goes to Shell | LINUX Unplugged 406

18 May 2021

Tim Canham, Mars Helicopter Operations Lead at NASA’s JPL joins us again to share technical details you've never heard about the Ingenuity Linux Copter on Mars. And the challenges they had to work around to achieve their five successful flights.

Painpoints to Profits | Coder Radio 413

12 May 2021

Chris struggles with his nature, while Mike shares some sage developer advice that everyone should hear before using a platform like AWS.

Distro in the Rough | LINUX Unplugged 405

11 May 2021

We’re taking a look at an underdog distro. We may have found a diamond in the rough with a few tricks up its filesystem.

Plex Skeptics | Self-Hosted 44

7 May 2021

Plex announces some big plans that make us a little nervous, Alex solves Chris's tablet performance woes, and we chat about Prometheus.

Context in Comprehension | Coder Radio 412

5 May 2021

From adventures in learning, a recipe for great collaborations, to creativity and problem-solving in tech. It's a deep dive chat with Wes Payne.

You've Got Mail | LINUX Unplugged 404

4 May 2021

It's episode III, Return of the Email. Everyone says never host your own email, so we're doin it.

The Misadventures of Mad Mikhail | Coder Radio 411

28 April 2021

Mike has a few stories to share, but more importantly a very hard lesson he's going to make damn sure you learn.

Hidden Features of Fedora 34 | LINUX Unplugged 403

27 April 2021

The new release of Fedora has more under the hood than you might know. It's a technology-packed release, and nearly all of it is coming to a distro near you.

Our Worst Idea Yet | LINUX Unplugged 402

20 April 2021

You should never host your own email, so we’ve gone and done just that. What we learned trying to build an email server in 2021.

Conflict | Coder Radio 409

14 April 2021

We visit an alternate reality where Epic wins in their fight against Apple, COBOL reigns supreme, and the halls of great Jedi Temple are lined with Object-C developers.

Own Your Mailbox | LINUX Unplugged 401

13 April 2021

Do as we say, not as we do. This week we're setting off to host our own email. We'll cover the basics, what's we're using, and why.

Don't Panic | Self-Hosted 42

9 April 2021

A record is broken, a life goal is achieved, and why we are going long on Linksys.

Request Timeout | Coder Radio 408

7 April 2021

After a decade long fight, no one feels like a winner.

The See Ya Next Tuesday | LINUX Unplugged 400

6 April 2021

Old friends and new join us on a quest to celebrate four hundred episodes.

Halls of Glowing Apples | Coder Radio 407

31 March 2021

Ruby has gone off the rails this week, and Wes is here to explain what’s happened.

No PRs Please | LINUX Unplugged 399

30 March 2021

Lutris developer Mathieu Comandon joins us to share his perspective on the uncomfortable issues facing Linux desktop developers.

The One with Jeff Geerling | Self-Hosted 41

26 March 2021

Special guest Jeff Geerling tells us how he got 16 drives connected to one Pi.

Functional Sadism | Coder Radio 406

24 March 2021

Some sage developer wisdom is overshadowed by Mike's mad stonk game, while Chris worries Apple's secret M1 tricks charming Linux users.

Back in the Freedom Dimension | LINUX Unplugged 398

23 March 2021

We share our favorite networking trick of all time, and then chat with the blokes behind a new WireGuard-powered service.

Method Not Allowed | Coder Radio 405

17 March 2021

Mike goes straight for the attack and hits Chris where it hurts, then it's problem-solving time.

Linux Desktop Levels Up | LINUX Unplugged 397

16 March 2021

We break down the next-level features coming to a Linux near you in just a few weeks.

Password Shaming | Self-Hosted 40

12 March 2021

We react to Home Assistant password shaming us and then reflect on the OVH fire while attempting to solve a "growing" cloud problem.

Not Found | Coder Radio 404

10 March 2021

Mike reveals his secret project to Chris, who has several probing questions.

How Linux Got to Mars | LINUX Unplugged 396

9 March 2021

Tim Canham, the Mars Helicopter Operations Lead, shares Linux’s origins at JPL and how it ended up running on multiple boxes on Mars.

Forbidden | Coder Radio 403

3 March 2021

After we pine about the way things used to be, Mike shares why he is developing a fondness for C++.

The Waybig Machine | LINUX Unplugged 395

2 March 2021

It's our worst idea yet. We share the password to our brand-new server and see who can own the box first. Whoever wins gets a special prize.

We run Arch BTW | Self-Hosted 39

26 February 2021

Our favorite LastPass alternative, why more boxes might be better than one, and we confess to an undying love.

Payment Required | Coder Radio 402

24 February 2021

We open the robe and share some vintage career origin stories.

Tempted But the Truth is Discovered | LINUX Unplugged 394

23 February 2021

After all these years, what's made us stick with Linux?

Unauthorized | Coder Radio 401

17 February 2021

Mike crosses over to report back from the other side, and Chris is along for the ride.

Perfecting Our Plasma | LINUX Unplugged 393

16 February 2021

Something special has been achieved this week, a new benchmark in the desktop experience. We dig in.

Bad Request | Coder Radio 400

10 February 2021

After reflecting on more than 8 years of the show, we get into solving problems and taking names.

Dad's Deployments | LINUX Unplugged 392

9 February 2021

Which distro is best for friends and family? We have a unique take on this common question.

Better Living Through Bots | Coder Radio 399

3 February 2021

Microsoft is working on a bot that can deepfake you real good, and we have thoughts.

GNOME 40ified | LINUX Unplugged 391

2 February 2021

We try out GNOME 40 and its new workspace layout. Who we think this works well for, and who might want to avoid it.

Eating the License Cake | LINUX Unplugged 390

26 January 2021

Successful open-source projects all seem to struggle with one major gorilla. Who it is, and what their options are now.

Electron Ennui | Coder Radio 397

20 January 2021

Is performance the ultimate requirement? What amount of compromise are we comfortable with?

Harder Butter Faster Stronger | LINUX Unplugged 389

19 January 2021

We showcase a tool that will change your Linux game.

Everyone Fools Around with Linux in College | Coder Radio 396

13 January 2021

Mike and Chris discuss the recent JetBrains FUD and ponder the impact of recent AWS policy enforcement.

Waxing On With Wendell | LINUX Unplugged 388

12 January 2021

Wendell joins the show to cover the state of graphics on Linux, and what Intel has in store for the future.

50 Shades of M1 | Coder Radio 395

6 January 2021

Their lives change forever when they meet a handsome, tormented, laptop.

Tumbling Into the New Year! | LINUX Unplugged 387

5 January 2021

We have some strong opinions about the state of openSUSE Tumbleweed. We've secretly been running it for the past week, and share our experience.

SaaS is a Blast | Coder Radio 394

30 December 2020

Services and subscriptions get a bad wrap, so we flip the script and talk about the ones we're grateful to pay for.

Perilously Precocious Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 386

29 December 2020

Friends join us for a special edition of the show to review last year's predictions, and forecast the future.

The Snake in the Room | Coder Radio 393

23 December 2020

Mike details his favorite python tools and his tricks for performance concerns.

The 2020 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 385

22 December 2020

We reveal the winners of the 2020 Tuxies.

Seduced by The Snake | Coder Radio 392

16 December 2020

Mike recalls how he accidentally converted his development shop into a Python house, and Chris experiments with his Minimum Viable Robe.

Born To Run Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 384

15 December 2020

It's light as a feather, fast as hell, and everything is upstream. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon ships with Fedora, and this week we put it to the test.

Coder In the Woods | Coder Radio 391

9 December 2020

Time to talk business, and Chris reveals his biggest mistake since going independent.

Murder of a Distro | LINUX Unplugged 383

8 December 2020

Red Hat just made big changes to how CentOS works, we breakdown the good, and the bad.

The Gold Rust | Coder Radio 390

2 December 2020

After we geek out about keyboards, we answer some feedback and take a dip in the Rust lust.

A New Endeavour | LINUX Unplugged 382

1 December 2020

A problem that just kept getting worse and worse. What it was, and why it led us to "check in" on EndeavourOS.

Smoked Laptops | Coder Radio 389

25 November 2020

Mike buys a laptop live on air while Chris worries about the turkey.

Secret Modem Sounds | LINUX Unplugged 381

24 November 2020

We have the coolest new retro tool of the year, that will turn you into a Linux powered spy.

Google Turning the Screw | Self-Hosted 32

20 November 2020

With rage in our hearts, we proclaim a Self-Hosted Google Photos replacement, and the only way to self-host your email.

MacOS Lincoler | Coder Radio 388

18 November 2020

The guys deploy their sage wisdom to answer your age-old questions and solve why the latest macOS is less appealing than ever to developers.

No Sur, No Thank You | LINUX Unplugged 380

17 November 2020

We review the Dell Precision 5750, a born and bred MacBook killer that runs Linux.

ARMed & Dangerous | Coder Radio 387

11 November 2020

Our first reactions to Apple's ARM event, how these new systems will impact developers, and if we're buying one.

Favorite Linux Tweaks | LINUX Unplugged 379

10 November 2020

We round up our favorite tweaks to the desktop, and apps that make it great.

i386 | Coder Radio 386

4 November 2020

Chris attempts a Lizard intervention and gets sucked into Mike's Green tinted data center paradise.

Edging the Fox | Coder Radio 385

28 October 2020

Microsoft is making aggressive moves to court more and more developers. We put on our analyst hats and lay out the hard cold truth.

Buttered-Up Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 377

27 October 2020

Fedora 33 is a bold release, and we’ve put it through the wringer. We tell you what’s great, and what you should know before diving in.

Linux Action News 160

25 October 2020

Ubuntu 20.10 is out, with official Raspberry Pi 4 desktop support. We try it out and report back. And our thoughts on the youtube-dl takedown.

Automation Entropy Factor | Self-Hosted 30

23 October 2020

Chris gets left out in the cold after a Home Assistant glitch, and Alex puts a big batch of USB hard drives to the test.

Leaping Lizard People | Coder Radio 384

21 October 2020

It's confession hour on the podcast, and your hosts surprise each other with several twists and turns.

From The Factory Floor | LINUX Unplugged 376

20 October 2020

We put the new Ubuntu 20.10 to the test, and chat with System76's Mechanical Engineer to get the secrets of the new Thelio Mega.

Linux Action News 159

18 October 2020

The new Plasma release makes a compelling argument for the workstation, why LibreOffice and OpenOffice can't seem to get along and a recently found bug in Linux that goes back to Kernel 2.6.

Wrong About Pop! | LINUX Unplugged 375

14 October 2020

We're reminded that you can't judge a distro by its screenshots. We use Pop!_OS for a few weeks and share our embarrassing discovery.

Java Justice | Coder Radio 383

13 October 2020

We have a different take on the Oracle v. Google case that may usher in an API copyright doom! Or so they say...

Linux Action News 158

11 October 2020

NextCloud makes some significant changes, and we share our reaction; IBM is planning to split into two, but we have some questions, and Firefox may soon display sponsored "top sites."

Perils of Self-Hosting | Self-Hosted 29

9 October 2020

We speak to Kevin and Patricia from Traefik, discuss Alex's recent ZFS snafu and we wonder if the new Chromecasts can match up to the Nvidia Shield.

Perfect Nextcloud Setup | LINUX Unplugged 374

6 October 2020

Our secrets for a low-cost bulletproof Nextcloud server that we figured out the hard way. We take you into the "server garage" and share our lessons learned.

Hacktoberbust | Coder Radio 382

6 October 2020

We examine the deeper problems in Open Source development the recent Hacktoberfest drama has exposed.

Linux Action News 157

4 October 2020

Quite a bit from Google this week, with new products and notable changes coming for developers and users.

Flamewar Feedback Frenzy | Coder Radio 381

30 September 2020

We provoked quite a response and cover the feedback that puts us in our place. Then we dive into the wild era of text editor of yore and solve an age-old question.

Your New Tools | LINUX Unplugged 373

29 September 2020

We embrace new tools to upgrade your backup game, securely move files around the network, and debunk the idea that Windows will ever be based on Linux.

Linux Action News 156

27 September 2020

Lenovo expands its Linux lineup in a big way, with 30 Ubuntu systems. And why Microsoft Edge on Linux might be more significant than you think.

Directing Traefik | Self-Hosted 28

25 September 2020

We get fancy with Traefik labels, and gush over some new Home Assistant features while saving our data from inevitable future failure.

Developer Unfriendly | Coder Radio 380

23 September 2020

We get nerdy about Blueprints, and then wary about the future of software distribution.

Distro Triforce | LINUX Unplugged 372

22 September 2020

What would it really take to get you to switch Linux distributions? We debate the practical reasons more and more people are sticking with the big three.

Linux Action News 155

20 September 2020

We try out the new GNOME "Orbis" release and chat about Microsoft's new Linux kernel patches that make it clear Windows 10 is on the path to a hybrid Windows/Linux system.

Neckbeards Get Shaved | Coder Radio 379

16 September 2020

Is it a Post-Open Source world now that the mega-clouds are here? We share our thoughts on this renewed idea.

Cabin Fever | LINUX Unplugged 371

15 September 2020

Friends join us to discuss Cabin, a proposal that encourages more Linux apps and fewer distros.

Linux Action News 154

13 September 2020

Our hands-on review of Android 11, and our thoughts on the possible consequences of Nvidia buying Arm Holdings for $40bn.

Picture Perfect | Self-Hosted 27

11 September 2020

Some big news for Jupiter Broadcasting and a picture-perfect app-pick with Lychee. Chris politely suggests Alex reconsider his Syncthing doubts.

PipeWire Progress | LINUX Unplugged 370

8 September 2020

We get an update from PipeWire developer Wim Taymans on the status of Linux's new audio and video subsystem.

Linux Action News 153

6 September 2020

The first Thinkpads loaded with Fedora go live, but there is a lot more to the story.

An Epic Underdog | Coder Radio 377

2 September 2020

GitHub just made a major behind-the-scenes upgrade, and we chew on some of the impressive details.

Double Data Rate Trouble | LINUX Unplugged 369

1 September 2020

The Raspberry Pi might be getting a small software fix that makes a big performance improvement.

Podcatcher Play-off | LINUX Unplugged 367

19 August 2020

We round up the best podcast clients for your Linux desktop, mobile, and the web.

The Future of Unraid | Self-Hosted 25

13 August 2020

Jon shares the story of how Docker came to Unraid, hints at future subscription plans, performance features coming, and much more.

Linux Server Salvage | LINUX Unplugged 366

11 August 2020

We refurbish a special machine from the Jupiter Broadcasting Hardware Archive and try out Matrix, the one chat platform to rule them all.

There's a Hole in my Boot! | LINUX Unplugged 365

4 August 2020

We explain why BootHole is getting so much attention and break down the key issues. Then we review our favorite Linux-compatible headsets.

Linux Arm Wrestling | LINUX Unplugged 364

28 July 2020

The past, present and future of Linux on Arm. The major challenges still facing full Linux support, and why ServerReady might be a solution to unify Arm systems.

Brunch with Brent: Carl Richell | Jupiter EXTRAS 75

24 July 2020

Brent sits down with Carl Richell, Founder and CEO of System76. We explore the people, passion, and culture behind the scenes, learn of young Carl, the early years of building a Linux-focused hardware business, how today System76 fuels a tiny piece of SpaceX, and more. Carl's Community Ask: Be Bold.

Return of the Terminal Server | LINUX Unplugged 363

21 July 2020

Fedora makes a bold move and Microsoft seems to be working on their ideal "Cloud PC”, we ponder what Linux has to offer.

The Hidden Cost of Nextcloud | LINUX Unplugged 362

14 July 2020

Our team has been using Nextcloud to replace Dropbox for over a year, we report back on what has worked great, and what's not so great.

Buttery Smooth Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 361

8 July 2020

Fedora's getting to work and reconsidering some long held-assumptions.

The Hard Work of Hardware | LINUX Unplugged 360

30 June 2020

We're joined by two guests who share their insights into building modern Linux hardware products.

Death of the Mac | LINUX Unplugged 359

23 June 2020

Why we think Apple just handed market share to Desktop Linux, and why you can kiss running Linux on the Mac goodbye forever.

Brunch with Brent: Philip Müller | Jupiter EXTRAS 74

19 June 2020

Brent sits down with Philip Müller, Co-Founder and Lead Developer of Manjaro, and CEO at Manjaro GmbH & Co. KG. We explore the formation and evolution of Manjaro as a Linux distribution, the development of past and recent hardware partnerships, cross-distribution collaborations, and what's inspiring Philip in the next 5 years.

Our Fragmented Favorite | LINUX Unplugged 358

16 June 2020

It's time to challenge some long-held assumptions. Today's Btrfs is not yesterday's hot mess, but a modern battle-tested filesystem, and we'll prove it. Plus our thoughts on GitHub dropping the term "master", and the changes Linux should make NOW to compete with commercial desktops.

The Little Distro That Could | LINUX Unplugged 357

9 June 2020

The lightweight distro that stole our hearts, the four of us each try out a different contender and come away with what we think will be the leanest and meanest distribution for your PC.

Linux Hardware Love | LINUX Unplugged 356

2 June 2020

From the low-end to the high-end we try out both ends of the Linux hardware spectrum. Wes reviews the latest XPS 13, and Chris shares his thoughts on the Pinebook Pro.

Chris' Data Crisis | LINUX Unplugged 355

26 May 2020

Chris' tale of woe after a recent data loss, and Wes' adventure after he finds a rogue device on his network.

Brunch with Brent: Kyle Rankin | Jupiter EXTRAS 73

22 May 2020

Brent sits down with Kyle Rankin, Chief Security Officer and Vice President at Purism and former Tech Editor and columnist at Linux Journal. We explore his 10+ years with Linux Journal, as well as Purism's culture, ideals, product design and engineering philosophies, and more.

Microsoft FINALLY Gets It | LINUX Unplugged 354

19 May 2020

Windows is getting more competitive by adopting core Linux features, so we cover the latest Linux-inspired additions to Windows. Then review the new release of Pi-hole, sort through recent PINE64 updates, and read your feedback.

Feeling Elive | LINUX Unplugged 353

12 May 2020

We're blown away by the Enlightenment desktop, and its little known features, and we share a quick way for you to try it out yourself.

Ring Doorbell Alternative | Self-Hosted 18

7 May 2020

We were almost outsmarted by a not so smart doorbell, Jellyfin makes Alex's prediction dreams come true and Chris tries QOwnNotes again.

Three Course Battery | LINUX Unplugged 352

5 May 2020

Manjaro has a new hardware partner so Phillip joins to share the details, and we have the Lemur Pro in house for a battery endurance test like no other.

Lenovo Loves Linux | LINUX Unplugged 351

28 April 2020

Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller joins us to discuss Lenovo shipping ThinkPads loaded with Fedora, and our review of the new 32 release.

Where Do I Start? | Self-Hosted 17

23 April 2020

We share some of our top tips for getting started with Self-Hosting and cover some more network basics.

Focal Focus | LINUX Unplugged 350

21 April 2020

The latest Ubuntu LTS is here, but does it live up to the hype? And how practical are the new ZFS features? We dig into the performance, security, and stability of Focal Fossa.

Brunch with Brent: Sri Ramkrishna | Jupiter EXTRAS 71

21 April 2020

Brent sits down with Sri Ramkrishna, seasoned GNOME community member, founder of Linux App Summit, and Principle Ecosystems Engineer at ITRenew. We discuss his experiences in the GNOME community since 1998, the value of building relationships across communities, the increasing importance of non-technical roles in open source projects, and more.

Arm: A New Hope | LINUX Unplugged 349

14 April 2020

We build the server you never should, a tricked out Arm box, and push it to the limit with a telnet torture test.

The Resilience of the Voyagers | Jupiter EXTRAS 70

12 April 2020

Heather, of SciByte fame, joins Chris and Wes to celebrate the incredible accomplishments and amazing resiliency of the Voyager probes.

Compromised Networking | Self-Hosted 16

9 April 2020

We share some WiFi tips and essential network ideas.

OK OOMer | LINUX Unplugged 348

7 April 2020

Today we make nice with a killer, an early out-of-memory daemon, and one of the new features in Fedora 32. We put EarlyOOM to the test in a real-world workload and are shocked by the results.

Linux Action News 152

5 April 2020

WireGuard officially lands in Linux. We cover a bunch of new features in Linux 5.6 and discuss the recent challenges facing LineageOS.

Brunch with Brent: Daniel Foré | Jupiter EXTRAS 68

3 April 2020

Brent sits down with Daniel Foré, founder of elementary OS and co-host of User Error. We explore his early years in design and software, formative aspects of Ubuntu and Gentoo, the philosophies and history of elementary OS, and more.

Arm is Here | LINUX Unplugged 347

31 March 2020

We discover a few simple Raspberry Pi tricks that unlock incredible performance and make us re-think the capabilities of Arm systems.

User Error: What Will Change Post-virus? | Jupiter EXTRAS 67

31 March 2020

Joe, Alan, and Dan speculate about what the world will be like after the situation with Coronavirus is under control and life returns to something resembling normality.

Linux Action News 151

29 March 2020

Mozilla puts your money where your mouse is and partners with Scroll to launch Firefox for a Better Web. We'll explain the details, and why it might just have a shot.

Brunch with Brent: Aleix Pol | Jupiter EXTRAS 66

27 March 2020

Brent sits down with Aleix Pol, president of KDE e.V., KDE software developer, co-founder of Linux App Summit and Barcelona Free Software. We discuss his longstanding collaborations within the KDE community, developer sponsorships in open source business models, and more.

Keeping Track of Stuff | Self-Hosted 15

26 March 2020

We have a neat self-hosted home inventory management system for preppers of any type, plus Chris' simple Home Assistant trick and Alex's valiant battle with the WebSockets daemon of the reverse proxies.

The One-Click Trap | LINUX Unplugged 346

24 March 2020

We debate the dangers and advantages of one-click deployments. Then Dan from elementary OS shares an AppCenter for Everyone update.

Linux Action News 150

21 March 2020

Why Debian is facing one of its most critical moments yet, Microsoft and GitHub buy npm, and our thoughts on Linux Mint Debian Edition 4 "Debbie."

Brunch with Brent: Stuart Langridge | Jupiter EXTRAS 65

20 March 2020

Brent sits down with Stuart Langridge, co-host of Bad Voltage, for an exploration of open source's "final mile", the text and language interface as a UX opportunity, terminals vs. search engines, Darwinian processes and crab-bucketism in software development, and more.

Don't Go Viral, Go Virtual | LINUX Unplugged 345

17 March 2020

It was the first of its kind, and the first forced to go virtual. We get the behind the scenes story of WSL Conf from the organizers.

Behind the Scenes: LINUX Unplugged | Jupiter EXTRAS 64

17 March 2020

We share what goes into making LINUX Unplugged special, and have a laugh at some of our bad ideas from show past.

Linux Action News 149

14 March 2020

Solid releases from GNOME and Firefox, bad news for custom Android ROM users, and a new container distro from Amazon.

Brunch with Brent: Elizabeth K. Joseph | Jupiter EXTRAS 63

13 March 2020

Brent sits down with Elizabeth K. Joseph, Developer Advocate at IBM Z, former Ubuntu Community Council member, and contributor to Ubuntu, Debian, Xubuntu, and others. We discuss her new passion for mainframes, her early contributions to open source projects, the niche opportunities in Z DevOps on mainframes, and more.

Embracing Automation | Self-Hosted 14

12 March 2020

Wendell Wilson is back, and he and Chris are struggling with their automation setups. Also, we chat about ideal home server hardware for a server or a pfSense box.

Our Week with Windows | LINUX Unplugged 344

10 March 2020

We load up Windows 10 with WSL2, the new Terminal, and give it a go to see what it does better than Linux. Then we dive into the deep end and attend the first-ever WSLConf.

Linux Action News 148

8 March 2020

Let's Encrypt is forced to revoke customer certificates, the big change coming to FreeNAS, and the trick to running Android on an iPhone.

Brunch with Brent: Nuritzi Sanchez | Jupiter EXTRAS 61

6 March 2020

Brent sits down with Nuritzi Sanchez, Senior Open Source Program Manager at GitLab, former GNOME Foundation President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Founding Member of Endless, Inc. We explore her current experiences at GitLab, her deep involvement in the growth of GNOME's community, the evolution of the Linux App Summit, her involvement with Endless, and why she is so drawn to the human aspects of technology.

What Linux is Best At | LINUX Unplugged 343

3 March 2020

We try the Mac desktop for 30 days, find out what we think it does best, and where Linux will always have it beat.

Linux Action News 147

1 March 2020

Bruce Schneier puts his name behind Solid, Firefox starts to roll out DNS over HTTPS as default, and Microsoft's Linux first device ships to customers.

Brunch with Brent: Brandon Bruce | Jupiter EXTRAS 59

28 February 2020

Brent sits down with Brandon Bruce, Director of Customer Support at Linux Academy. We explore the world of support, how his former role as professional chef informs his "Kitchen Brigade" approach to building a support team, analytics data's ability to reveal surprising user experience patterns, and more.

IRC is Not Dead | Self-Hosted 13

27 February 2020

Self-Hosted IRC solutions are better than ever. Alan Pope joins us to make a case for the classic way to communicate online and tells us about a modern client for the web, mobile, and desktop you run on your server.

Shrimps have SSHells | LINUX Unplugged 342

25 February 2020

A radical new way to do SSH authentication, special guest Jeremy Stott joins us to discuss Zero Trust SSH.

Linux Action News 146

23 February 2020

Microsoft Defender for Linux is in preview, Mozilla's VPN has a secret advantage, and why the community is calling out NPM Inc.

Brunch with Brent: Heather Ellsworth | Jupiter EXTRAS 57

21 February 2020

Brent sits down with Heather Ellsworth, Software Engineer on Canonical's Ubuntu Desktop Team, a GNOME Foundation Member, and former Purism Librem 5 Documentation Engineer. We discuss her deep history in experimental high energy physics at CERN, the similarities and synergies between the sciences and software engineering, her love of documentation, her newly established maintainership of LibreOffice, and how empathy factors into good bug reporting.

Long Term Rolling | LINUX Unplugged 341

18 February 2020

We question the very nature of Linux development, and debate if a new approach is needed.

Podcasting Basics: Joe Ressington | Jupiter EXTRAS 56

18 February 2020

Joe talks about the basics of podcasting including recording spaces, types of microphones, post-production techniques, editing, and more.

Linux Action News 145

16 February 2020

The week was packed with major project releases, we go through each of them and tell you what stands out.

IRC is Dead | LINUX Unplugged 340

11 February 2020

The difficult and fascinating conversations from FOSDEM 2020. Plus how elementary OS does coopertition right.

Linux Action News 144

9 February 2020

Why we're disappointed in the CoreOS Container Linux transition, Mycroft goes troll hunting and the complicated story brewing at the GNU Project.

The Mint Mindset | LINUX Unplugged 339

4 February 2020

We get into the Linux Mint mindset after years away and share our take on Cinnamon's many improvements.

Brunch with Brent: Peter Adams Part 2 | Jupiter EXTRAS 51

31 January 2020

Brent sits down with Peter Adams, professional photographer and former founder and CTO of several internet-technology startups in New York and Silicon Valley. In this Part 2 we explore open source and photography through workflows, lighting controls, and camera OSs, artificial intelligence and the future of photography, and more.

Success Through Vulnerability | LINUX Unplugged 338

28 January 2020

How did we get from shareware to free software? We jump in the Linux powered time machine and revisit software past.

Brunch with Brent: Peter Adams Part 1 | Jupiter EXTRAS 50

28 January 2020

Brent sits down with Peter Adams, professional photographer and former founder and CTO of several internet-technology startups in New York and Silicon Valley. We explore his photography project "Faces of Open Source", his history in the dot-com bubble era, how he came to love open source, and more. Brunch with Brent: Peter Adams Part 2 comes out this Friday.

Linux Action News 142

26 January 2020

The real reason Rocket League is dropping support for Linux, Wine has a massive release, and the potential for Canonical's new Android in the cloud service.

Mystical Users | LINUX Unplugged 337

21 January 2020

We make an appeal to keep Linux powerful and avoid the Macification of the desktop, and review the latest developer-focused XPS 13.

Brunch with Brent: Jim Salter | Jupiter EXTRAS 48

21 January 2020

Brent sits down with Jim Salter, co-host of Jupiter Broadcasting's TechSNAP and technology reporter at Ars Technica. We explore his relationship with computers via the US Navy, when code has it's place in either proprietary or open source licensing, the value in being a social gadfly, and Jim's motivations behind his writing and who he is hoping to reach and inspire.

Linux Action News 141

19 January 2020

Nextcloud's new release is so big it gets a rebrand, why Mozilla had a round of lay-offs, and the real possibility of Steam coming to Chrome OS.

Compromised Cameras | Self-Hosted 10

16 January 2020

Wyze and Xiaomi suffer major cloud hosted blunders, so Alex tells us about his new fully offline camera security system, tied into Shinobi.

Linus' Filesystem Fluster | LINUX Unplugged 336

14 January 2020

Linus Torvalds says don't use ZFS, but we think he got a few of the facts wrong. Jim Salter joins us to help us explain what Linus got right, and what he got wrong.

Self-Hosted: Fixing Brent's WiFi | Jupiter EXTRAS 45

10 January 2020

Join Alex and Brent for a chat about upgrading your home network with an eye towards stability, simplicity, and hosting things yourself.

Practically Perfect Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 335

7 January 2020

Find out what's happening in 2020 before it happens. Our crew returns from the future with predictions so perfect you could bet some Dogecoin on it.

Brunch with Brent: Joe Ressington | Jupiter EXTRAS 44

7 January 2020

Brent sits down with Joe Ressington, Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Content Director, Late Night Linux host, and musician, for an exploration of his journey in podcasting, a behind-the-scenes of User Error and Linux Action News, how music led to Linux, the origins of Brunch with Brent's theme music, and more.

Linux Action News 139

5 January 2020

It's our annual predictions episode. We review how we did in 2019, and then set out to predict what we think will happen in 2020.

Conquering Planned Obsolescence | Self-Hosted 9

2 January 2020

Master of details, open source advocate and YouTuber, Quindor from Intermittent.Tech joins us for a chat about tuya-convert to avoid planned hardware obsolescence, his new 100TB server build, highly available home setups, and his DIY LED project.

Particularly Poor Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 334

31 December 2019

We review our predictions and own up to what we got wrong, and what we got right in 2019.

Brunch with Brent: Jackie DeVore | Jupiter EXTRAS 43

31 December 2019

Brent sits down with Jackie DeVore, co-host of horror podcast Sirens of Scream and multi-disciplinary artist. Our in-person chat explores the origins of her podcasting, creativity as a lifestyle, women in tech, art, and gaming, and her co-founding and recent launch of Hell Bunny Independents Club, a women's inclusive and supportive digital safe space.

Linux Action News 138

29 December 2019

We review the major moments of the year's news, and discuss how they impacted our world.

Linux Wayback Machine | LINUX Unplugged 333

24 December 2019

Open source won the last decade, but what if it hadn’t? We look back at some major milestones and reflect on a world where they never existed.

Brunch with Brent: Catherine Kretzschmar | Jupiter EXTRAS 42

24 December 2019

Brent sits down with Catherine Kretzschmar, professional music teacher, coding bootcamp enlistee, and humanist celebrant, for an in-person connective chat on the relationship between music and coding, the quality-of-life implications of ever-evolving home automation, an intro to humanist celebrancy, and more. Catherine is a good friend of the Jupiter Broadcasting family and wife of Alex Kretzschmar, co-host of Self-Hosted.

Linux Action News 137

22 December 2019

Canonical releases a "mini-cloud" on your workstation, the KDE ecosystem has some big news, and the smart home might have just become more open.

Brunch with Brent: Jason Spisak Part 2 | Jupiter EXTRAS 41

20 December 2019

Brent sits down with Jason Spisak, professional voice actor, actor, producer, and co-founder of multiple Linux-related projects including Lycoris, Symphony OS, and Symple PC. In Part 2 we explore Jason's various voice acting roles, his approach to embodying roles like The Joker, the setup in his Linux-only audio recording studios, the power in collaborative innovation, examining yourself through meditation, and more.

WLED Changes the Game | Self-Hosted 8

19 December 2019

Sometimes one project can lead to a hundred more. We celebrate Home Assistant's new release, the inclusion of the WLED integration and fall down the DIY project rabbit hole.

The WSL Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 332

17 December 2019

Big things are coming to Microsoft's WSL so we get the inside scoop on what's just around the corner.

Brunch with Brent: Jason Spisak Part 1 | Jupiter EXTRAS 40

17 December 2019

Brent sits down with Jason Spisak, professional voice actor, actor, producer, and co-founder of multiple Linux-related projects including Lycoris, Symphony OS, and Symple PC. In Part 1 we chat about everything from Jason's deep motivations behind his Linux projects, to patents vs. open source, digital independence and the nature of human endeavor. A few additional voices join us throughout for good measure...

apt install arch-linux | LINUX Unplugged 331

10 December 2019

We're myth-busting this week as we take a perfectly functioning production server and switch it to Arch. Is this rolling distro too dangerous to run in production, or can the right approach unlock the perfect server? We try it so you don't have to.

Brunch with Brent: Alan Pope | Jupiter EXTRAS 38

10 December 2019

Brent sits down with Alan Pope (popey), who shares his knack for fuzzy-testing, the beginnings of Ubuntu Podcast, insights into Ubuntu Touch and Unity, the joys and perils of being "Internet Famous", and how to contribute meaningfully to your favorite Linux distributions.

Linux Action News 135

8 December 2019

Ubuntu Pro is a click away, and their kernel goes rolling on AWS. We process the range of announcements, while Mozilla cranks up the security and impresses us with DeepSpeech.

'Tis the SSHession | LINUX Unplugged 330

3 December 2019

Give the gift of remote support with our neat SSH trick. Also, Cassidy from elementary OS joins us to discuss what's great about their new release.

Brunch with Brent: Rocco | Jupiter EXTRAS 36

3 December 2019

Brent sits down with Rocco of Big Daddy Linux for a conversation about the origins of Linux Spotlight, some shared behind-the-scenes podcasting perspectives, and just how great we feel about our Linux community.

Linux Action News 134

1 December 2019

We share Mozilla's concerns over Contract for the Web, and try out Kali Linux's new tricks.

Flat Network Truthers | LINUX Unplugged 329

26 November 2019

Build one flat network across cloud providers, personal networks, with even thousands of nodes. We feature two amazing open source solutions, and the creators behind them.

Brunch with Brent: Jacob Roecker | Jupiter EXTRAS 35

26 November 2019

Brent sits down with Jacob Roecker, long-time Jupiter Broadcasting community member and Bronze Star Medal decorated United States Army veteran. Jacob shares his journey from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan through to dealing with PTSD, and how Jupiter Broadcasting and its community was integral throughout.

Linux Action News 133

24 November 2019

Google, Mozilla, and GitLab make serious upgrades to their bug bounty programs, insights into Debian's renewed systemd debate, and how Microsoft and IBM are working together to fight patent trolls.

Low Cost Home Camera System | Self-Hosted 6

21 November 2019

Chris follows up on his Shinobi troubles and extols the virtues of $25 Wyze Cams to Alex, who has some exciting house news to share.

My Mighty Fine Pine | LINUX Unplugged 328

19 November 2019

The Pinebook Pro gets put through the travel test, while we get an update on Pine64 projects straight from the source.

Brunch with Brent: Emma Marshall | Jupiter EXTRAS 33

19 November 2019

Brent sits down with Emma Marshall, Customer Happiness Manager at System76 for a fun chat touching on her love of pinball and puppies, spreading happiness, women in tech, and more.

Linux Action News 132

17 November 2019

Docker's surprising news, new nasty Intel vulnerabilities, and why Brave 1.0 changes the game.

Distro Disco | LINUX Unplugged 327

12 November 2019

Get to know our Linux Users Group a little better and learn why they love their Linux distros of choice, and the one thing they'd change to make them perfect.

Brunch with Brent: Jill Bryant Ryniker | Jupiter EXTRAS 31

12 November 2019

Brent sits down with Jill Bryant Ryniker, long time Linux aficionado, for a connective conversation exploring her deep involvement in Linux and open source, from community to professional animation and more.

Linux Action News 131

10 November 2019

Google steps up support for older Chromebooks, Microsoft Edge is coming to Linux, and the App Defense Alliance teams up to fight Android malware.

ZFS Isn’t the Only Option | Self-Hosted 5

7 November 2019

Getting your storage setup just right often takes making painful mistakes first. We share ours, our current storage setups, when ZFS is not the tool for the job, and what you should consider when protecting your data.

Dell, elementary, Fedora, oh my! | LINUX Unplugged 326

5 November 2019

Dell expands their linux hardware lineup, why elementary OS's Flatpak support sets the bar, and we chat with Christian Schaller of Red Hat about Fedora 31 and what's around the corner.

Brunch with Brent: Martin Wimpress | Jupiter EXTRAS 29

4 November 2019

Brent sits down with Martin Wimpress, co-founder and project lead for Ubuntu MATE, Director of Ubuntu Desktop at Canonical, and co-host of Ubuntu Podcast.

Linux Action News 130

3 November 2019

Fedora arrives from the future, the big players line up behind KernelCI, and researchers claim significant vulnerabilities in Horde.

DNF or Die | LINUX Unplugged 325

29 October 2019

Fedora 31 strikes the right balance, we get the latest on the Librem 5 situation, and an easy graphics boost for laptops.

Linux Action News 129

27 October 2019

GNOME decides to fight, Ubuntu's desktop director steps down, GitLab backs off its telemetry plans, and we've got the data on Google's Project Treble.

RAMburglars | LINUX Unplugged 324

22 October 2019

Is the ZFS tax too high? We pit ZFS on root against ext4 in our laptop pressure cooker and see how they perform when RAM gets tight.

Linux Action News 128

20 October 2019

A new Ubuntu has promise, Linux on Dex is dead, and our strong reaction to Google pulling two open-source apps from the Play Store.

It's Pronounced 19.10 | LINUX Unplugged 323

15 October 2019

We risk it all and try ZFS on root with Ubuntu 19.10, and share our first impressions and what improvements we can't live without.

Brunch with Brent: Allan Jude | Jupiter EXTRAS 22

15 October 2019

Brent sits down for an in-person chat with Allan Jude for a retrospective storytelling of his beginnings in BSD, his long history with podcasting, BSDNow and Jupiter Broadcasting, a beginner's guide to the benefits of FreeBSD, with technical nuggets and nostalgic bits throughout.

Linux Action News 127

13 October 2019

Richard Stallman's GNU leadership is challenged by an influential group of maintainers, SUSE drops OpenStack "for the customer," and Google claims Stadia will be faster than a gaming PC.

Home Network Under $200 | Self-Hosted 3

10 October 2019

How far can you get with a Raspberry Pi 4? We go all in and find out.

Brunch with Brent: Angela Fisher | Jupiter EXTRAS 21

9 October 2019

Brent sits down with Angela Fisher, Executive Producer at Linux Academy, Jupiter Broadcasting co-founder, co-host of many JB productions including The FauxShow, and Tech Talk Today, among others.

Just Enough VPN | LINUX Unplugged 322

8 October 2019

We reveal our secrets for bridging networks with WireGuard and Linux-powered networking.

Linux Action News 126

6 October 2019

Microsoft's CEO says Windows doesn't matter anymore, but do we buy it? Nextcloud 17 goes enterprise-grade and the Internet’s horrifying new method for installing Google apps on Huawei phones.

Self-Hosted: Reverse Proxy Basics | Jupiter EXTRAS 19

3 October 2019

Chris, Alex, and Wes talk about reverse proxies, internal routing, and some popular methods to make it all work.

Fresh Install Feels | LINUX Unplugged 321

1 October 2019

What makes a fresh install of Linux perfect? We ask our panel and share a few tools, tips, and habits that make our Linux installs perfect.

Linux Action News 125

29 September 2019

CentOS Stream and 8 have a lot for us to talk about, Docker's struggles go public, and the GNOME Foundation is facing a patent fight.

Why Self-Host? With Wendell from Level1techs | Self-Hosted 2

26 September 2019

We visit Wendell Wilson of [Level1Techs](https://level1techs.com/) and get a tour of his self-hosted setup.

Self-Hosted Production Meeting | Jupiter EXTRAS 17

25 September 2019

Alex and Chris are hard at work on the next Self-Hosted episode, here's a behind the scenes real moment from their recent production meeting.

RHELhide | LINUX Unplugged 320

24 September 2019

CentOS goes rolling and announces version 8. Find out why we're excited to take a dip in this stream.

Linux Action News 124

22 September 2019

Richard Stallman resigns, we share our thoughts and discuss the future for RMS and the FSF.

Positive in the Freedom Dimension | LINUX Unplugged 319

17 September 2019

Richard Stallman has resigned as president and director of the Free Software Foundation, and that's just one of the major shifts this week.

PowerShell on Linux | Jupiter EXTRAS 14

17 September 2019

Chris and Wes talk with DM from the PowerShell On Linux community about PowerShell's strengths and its place in the Linux ecosystem.

The Grey Havens | Coder Radio 375

16 September 2019

We say goodbye to the show by taking a look back at a few of our favorite moments and reflect on how much has changed in the past seven years.

Brunch with Brent: Wes Payne | Jupiter EXTRAS 12

11 September 2019

Brent joins Wes Payne, well-known Jupiter Broadcasting co-host of Linux Unplugged, Coder Radio, and TechSNAP, for a deep-dive conversation that touches a wide swath of life as a Wes.

Manjaro Levels Up | LINUX Unplugged 318

10 September 2019

It’s official, Manjaro is a legitimate business; so what happens next? We chat with Phil from the project about the huge news.

Python's Long Tail | Coder Radio 374

9 September 2019

As Python 2's demise draws near we reflect on Python's popularity, the growing adoption of static typing, and why the Python 3 transition took so long. Plus Apple's audacious app store tactics, Google's troubles with Typescript, and more!

Linux Action News 122

8 September 2019

Android 10 has a lot we like while the PinePhone is real and closer than we thought.

Librem 5 Unplugged | Jupiter EXTRAS 11

5 September 2019

We react to the "ship date" of the Librem 5, and look back at when it was first announced.

Brunch with Brent: Drew DeVore | Jupiter EXTRAS 10

4 September 2019

Brent sits down with Drew DeVore, Jupiter Broadcasting's latest addition to the Audio Editing Engineer team and cohost of [Choose Linux](https://chooselinux.show/). We chat shoes, his love for linux, adventures in audio, and why JB feels like home.

Performance Picks for Kicks | LINUX Unplugged 317

3 September 2019

We take a trip to visit Level1Tech's Wendell Wilson and come back with some of his performance tips for a smoother Linux desktop.

Interactive Investigations | Coder Radio 373

2 September 2019

We debate the best way to package scripting language apps then explore interactive development and the importance of a good shell.

Self-Hosted Secrets | LINUX Unplugged 316

27 August 2019

Safely host your own password database using totally open source software. We cover BitWarden, our top choice to solve this problem.

Self-Hosted Coming Soon | Self-Hosted 0

27 August 2019

A new show that is your gateway to self hosting all the things, owning your data and talking about local and cloud hosting that you control.

Crystal Clear | Coder Radio 372

26 August 2019

We're back and going crazy about Crystal, a statically typed language that's as fast as C and as slick as ruby.

Brunch with Brent: Chz Bacon | Jupiter EXTRAS 6

23 August 2019

A revealing conversation with Jupiter Broadcasting's designer Mr. Chz Bacon. We discuss his Linux roots, design philosophies, community involvement, and a lot more.

Wayland Buddies | LINUX Unplugged 315

20 August 2019

We spend our weekend with Wayland, discover new apps to try, tricks to share, and dig into the state of the project.

Absurd Abstractions | Coder Radio 371

19 August 2019

It’s a Coder Radio special all about abstraction. What it is, why we need it, and what to do when it leaks.

Linux Action News 119

16 August 2019

We go hands-on with the big Xfce release that took four years and five months to develop. Kubernetes gets an audit that might just set a precedent, and Google has a new feature for AMP that has us all worked up.

Bigger. Faster. Harder to Maintain. | LINUX Unplugged 314

13 August 2019

It's huge, and it's getting bigger every month. How do you test the Linux Kernel? Major Hayden from Red Hat joins us to discuss their efforts to automate Kernel bug hunting.

F'ing # | Coder Radio 370

12 August 2019

Things get heated when it’s time for Wes to check-in on Mike’s functional favorite, F#, and share his journey exploring modern .NET on Linux.

Linux Action News 118

9 August 2019

Ubuntu integrates ZFS even further, NVIDIA starts publishing GPU documentation, and Harmony OS makes its debut.

I Spy With My Little Pi | LINUX Unplugged 313

6 August 2019

We put the Raspberry Pi 4 to the desktop test, and try it as our daily driver.

Old Man Embraces Cloud | Coder Radio 369

5 August 2019

Chris finally gets excited about Docker just as Wes tells him it’s time to learn something new.

Linux Action News 117

4 August 2019

Manjaro's news starts us off and leads us into a bigger philosophical question about open source development.

What Modern Linux Looks Like | LINUX Unplugged 312

30 July 2019

Manjaro takes significant steps to stand out, and the shared problem major distributions are trying to solve, and why it will shape the future of Linux.

Clojure Clash | Coder Radio 368

29 July 2019

Mike and Wes debate the merits and aesthetics of Clojure in this week's rowdy language check-in.

32 Hours of Outrage | LINUX Unplugged 311

23 July 2019

Keynote presenter from Texas LinuxFest and established industry expert Thomas Cameron joins us to discuss the end of the distro wars, the future of Linux jobs, his personal take on IBM's acquisition of Red Hat, some really great Linux job tips, and much more.

10x Evilgineers | Coder Radio 367

22 July 2019

Mike rekindles his youthful love affair with Emacs and we debate what makes a "10x engineer".

Linux Action News 115

21 July 2019

We're pleasantly surprised by a new Linux distro, EvilGnome malware spies on Gnome Shell users, and more good news for MacBook Linux users.

All Roads Lead to Linux | LINUX Unplugged 310

16 July 2019

What’s surprised us, what we got wrong, right, and what the biggest game changers have been in 2019 so far.

Functional First | Coder Radio 366

16 July 2019

It’s a Coder Radio special as Mike and Wes dive into functional programming in the real world and share their tips for applying FP techniques in any language.

Linux Action News 114

12 July 2019

Another project breach raises significant questions, Fedora considers dropping Snaps in Gnome Software, and has the ISPA let Mozilla off the hook?

The Future is Open | LINUX Unplugged 309

9 July 2019

Open Source has taken over the world, as IBM's purchase of Red Hat closes. We reflect on this historic moment.

Objectively Old | Coder Radio 365

8 July 2019

Wes turns back the clock and explores the message passing mania of writing Objective-C without a Mac, and we wax-poetic about programming language history.

Linux Action News 113

7 July 2019

We try out Debian 10 Buster and cover what's new. There is a fresh Linux distro for Chromebooks that is very appealing, and the ISPA calls Mozilla a villain.

The One About GPU Passthrough | LINUX Unplugged 308

2 July 2019

Our crew walks you through their PCI Passthrough setups that let them run Windows, macOS, and distro-hop all from one Linux machine.

Gabbing About Go | Coder Radio 364

1 July 2019

Mike and Wes burrow into the concurrent world of Go and debate where it makes sense and where it may not.

Linux Action News 112

30 June 2019

We've got the new Raspberry Pi 4 and share our thoughts, why Microsoft applied to join the linux-distros mailing list, and Ubuntu's 32-bit future is clarified.

What's your NextCloud? | LINUX Unplugged 307

25 June 2019

Go full self-hosted with our team’s tips, and we share our setups from simple to complex.

Find Your Off-Ramp | Coder Radio 363

24 June 2019

We take on the issues of burnout, work communication culture, and keeping everything in balance.

Flipping FreeNAS for Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 306

18 June 2019

We attempt something you never should, we live flip our FreeNAS ZFS install to a Fedora server.

Linux Action News 110

16 June 2019

Elders in the community show us how to properly build services, Huawei is reportedly working on a Sailfish OS fork and Apple joins the Cloud Native club.

Resilience Is Futile | LINUX Unplugged 305

11 June 2019

Is Resilient Linux truly an indestructible distro? Or is this our toughest distro challenge yet?

Losing My Religion | LINUX Unplugged 304

4 June 2019

Adopting a distro like it’s a religion is stupid. That’s one of many hard lessons we take away from Texas Linux Fest this week; we’ll share some of the best.

Linux Action News 108

2 June 2019

Frankenstein Linux malware and a Docker bug that's blown out of proportion get our attention this week.

Stateless and Dateless | LINUX Unplugged 303

28 May 2019

We visit Intel to figure out what Clear Linux is all about and explain a few tricks that make it unique.

Linux Action News 107

26 May 2019

Firefox has a new speed trick, openSUSE Leap has a time-traveling kernel while the project plans for the future, and we react to Antergros coming to an end.

Dark Style Rises | LINUX Unplugged 302

21 May 2019

Can the Free Desktop avoid being left behind in the going dark revolution? Cassidy from elementary OS joins us to discuss their proposal.

Linux Action News 106

19 May 2019

ZombieLoad's impact on Linux, AMP to start hiding Google from the URL, and the huge Linux switch underway.

Peak Red Hat | LINUX Unplugged 301

14 May 2019

We scale the Red Hat Summit and come back with a few stories to share.

Linux Action News 105

12 May 2019

RHEL 8 is released, we report from the ground of the big announcement, Microsoft announces WSL 2 with a real Linux kernel at the core, and details on their new open source terminal.

Ultimate Fedora Test | LINUX Unplugged 300

7 May 2019

Is Fedora 30 the peak release of this distribution? We put it through the ultimate test, live on the air, and put everything on the line.

Linux Action News 104

5 May 2019

Fedora 30 is out, we share our thoughts. Purism's new Librem One service is launched, we're rather skeptical and the reason might surprise you.

Shame as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 299

30 April 2019

Fresh back from LinuxFest Northwest we share a few of our favorite stories and memories.

Blame Joe | LINUX Unplugged 298

23 April 2019

This week we discover the good word of Xfce and admit Joe was right all along. And share our tips for making Xfce more modern.

Linux Action News 102

21 April 2019

Ubuntu 19.04 is released we share our take, OpenSSH has an important release, and Mozilla brings Python to the browser.

Release the Dingo | LINUX Unplugged 297

16 April 2019

Ubuntu's new release is here, and this one might be one of the most important in a while. But is it worth upgrading from an LTS? We review and debate just that.

Linux Action News 101

14 April 2019

Google's important news this week, why Linux is fueling PowerShell Growth, and the Matrix breach that might be worse than it sounds.

Defining Desktop Linux | LINUX Unplugged 296

9 April 2019

The way we’ve been thinking about Desktop Linux is all wrong. We start by defining Desktop Linux, and where it might be going in the future.

Stay and Compile a While | LINUX Unplugged 295

2 April 2019

Is there really any advantage to building your software vs installing the package? We discuss when and why you might want to consider building it yourself.

Tainted Love | LINUX Unplugged 294

26 March 2019

Why we sometimes go too far with our Linux advocacy, and a few humble strategies to switch people to Linux.

Linux Action News 98

24 March 2019

Is Linux gaming really being saved by Google's Stadia platform? We discuss the details and possibilities.

Netflix's Gift to Linux | LINUX Unplugged 293

19 March 2019

Developers at Netflix are creating the next set of super powers for Linux, we'll get the details straight from the source.

Linux Action News 97

17 March 2019

We try out the latest GNOME 3.32 release, and why it might be the best release ever. New leader candidates for Debian emerge, we experience foundation inception, and NGINX is getting acquired.

Cheese on the SCaLE | LINUX Unplugged 292

12 March 2019

A new voice joins the show, and we share stories from our recent adventures at SCaLE 17x.

Linux Action News 96

10 March 2019

Free Software does what commercial can't this week, getting a Debian desktop on more Android devices gets closer and PureOS promises Convergence, but is there more beneath the surface?

Dirty Home Directories | LINUX Unplugged 291

5 March 2019

We reveal all and look at the mess that is our home directories. How we keep them clean, back them up, and organize our most important files.

Linux Action News 95

3 March 2019

We sift Mobile World Congress to find just the best and most relevant stories, and discuss the Thunderclap vulnerability.

Proper Pi Pedigree | LINUX Unplugged 290

26 February 2019

We head to the Raspberry Pi corner and pick the very best open source home automation system.

Linux Action News 94

24 February 2019

Linus pops another hype bubble, we go hands on with the new OnionShare, and some insights into Redis labs changing its license... Again.

The Meat Factor | LINUX Unplugged 289

19 February 2019

Will there ever be another "big" Linux distro, or has that time passed?

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Repo | LINUX Unplugged 288

12 February 2019

The hype around a new security flaw hits new levels. Fedora has a bunch of news, and we discover what's new in the latest Plasma release.

Linux Action News 92

10 February 2019

A week of nasty security flaws, and a lack of patches... For some of us. Raspberry Pi opens a physical store, our thoughts on the new LibreOffice interface, and the new round of nasty flaws hitting all versions of Android.

Clean up After Yourself | LINUX Unplugged 287

5 February 2019

Why FOSDEM might be the quintessential community event, and our thoughts after playing with Pi-Hole.

Linux Action News 91

3 February 2019

Firefox is standing out, Pine64 has a lot more cheap Linux hardware coming, and the good and the bad with the new Kodi Release.

Ell is for Linux | LINUX Unplugged 286

29 January 2019

We're playing Robin Hood with the content, and a new member of our team joins to tell you all about it.

Linux Action News 90

27 January 2019

Debian has a big fix, Chromium might block ads, Valve makes another big investment in Linux, and Google gets serious about bringing Fuchsia to market.

Pain the APT | LINUX Unplugged 285

22 January 2019

An embarrassing vulnerability has been found in the apt package manager, we’ll break it all down. Plus Alessandro Castellani tells us about his plans to build a professional design tool for Linux.

Linux Action News 89

20 January 2019

Another troubling week for MongoDB, ZFS On Linux lands a kernel workaround, and 600 days of postmarketOS.

Free as in Get Out | LINUX Unplugged 284

15 January 2019

ZFS on Linux is becoming the official upstream project of all major ZFS implementations, even the BSDs. But recent kernel changes prevent ZFS from even building on Linux. Neal Gompa joins us to discuss why it all matters.

Linux Action News 88

13 January 2019

Choose your own Linux is coming to Chrome OS, GitHub private repos go free, LVFS gets another win, and Amazon released their MongoDB competitor DocumentDB.

The Premiere Shell | LINUX Unplugged 283

8 January 2019

Joe joins Wes to discuss the state of Adobe's Creative Cloud on Linux and why the Fish shell might be your favorite new tool.

One Week at a Time | Coder Radio 339

7 January 2019

Mike’s just had the talk, and now it's time to make some changes. Including admitting he was wrong about Swift.

Linux Action News 87

6 January 2019

Raspberry Pi joins the RISC-V Foundation, MIPS is going open source, and Mozilla is experimenting with more ads in Firefox.

Wishing Upon a Kernel | LINUX Unplugged 282

2 January 2019

We start off the new year with our hopes and dreams for Linux and open source in 2019 and beyond.

sleep(jesus); | Coder Radio 338

1 January 2019

Don’t call them resolutions, lets just call them reasonable goals. Mike and Chris share their plans for 2019’s ground work, and why every single thing is fair game.

Linux Action News 86

30 December 2018

We take a look back at our 2018 Linux predictions, and make some bold new ones for the year ahead.

2018's Deal Channels | Coder Radio 337

27 December 2018

The guys drink some Liquid Christmas Tree and reflect on the major trends of 2018, and the stuff they are preemptively freaking out about for 2019.

2019 Predictions | LINUX Unplugged 281

26 December 2018

We get serious and bring in a special referee to help us lock in our Linux predictions for 2019.

Linux Action News 85

23 December 2018

It’s been a huge year for Linux and FOSS news, and we take a look at some of the major stories that shaped the industry over the last 12 months.

It's The Culture Stupid | Coder Radio 336

18 December 2018

Chris is back from his trip to Denver to tour System76’s factory, and what he discovered while he was there was the last thing he was expecting.

Handmade Desktop Linux | LINUX Unplugged 280

17 December 2018

We’re just back from touring System76’s new factory, and getting the inside scoop on how they build their Thelio desktop. This is our story about walking in as skeptics, and walking out as believers.

Linux Action News 84

16 December 2018

Intel developers are working to open source the FSP, Fuchsia SDK and device repos show up in Android AOSP, and our BSD buddies have some big news.

Everyone’s Going Chrome | Coder Radio 335

11 December 2018

Estimates can be a very tricky thing to get right, but their vitally important. Peter Kretzman joins us to make it all a bit easier and clearer.

Linux Action News 83

9 December 2018

Microsoft is moving to Chromium, and Mozilla isn't too thrilled about it.

Time Crisis | Coder Radio 334

9 December 2018

Mike and Chris don’t claim to have a time machine, but they still have a major problem to solve.

Linux Action News 26

5 November 2017

The Plasma Mobile project sets humble goals, Firefox learns new tricks, a TOR flaw for Linux users, and Canonical joins the Gnome Advisory Board. Plus a new report claims every Bitcoin transaction uses as much energy as your house in a week, and two legal matters that may have long-term impacts on the Linux community.

Linux Action News 25

28 October 2017

Big changes coming to Linux Mint, hope for ZFS upstream in Linux, and Mozilla helps out TOR. Plus how Russia may help legitimize cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and Solus makes a call for help.

Linux Action News 24

22 October 2017

Linux on Samsung phones, Intel ME disabled on Purism laptops, big Kernel news, and Ubuntu 17.10 is out.

Linux Action News 23

14 October 2017

Fixing Steam on Linux for good, new toys for Fedora and Plasma users, OnePlus gets busted, and Librem 5 gets funded.

Linux Action News 18

10 September 2017

Why AsteroidOS on your wrist is worth watching, what Project Treble means for future custom ROMs, Debian's Docker dominance, and why China might shut down Bitcoin exchanges.

Linux Action News 16

26 August 2017

New Linux hardware, Purism's Librem 5, and Jolla's €50 Sailfish ROM. Plus Google goes for Microsoft's heart, while Microsoft gets cozier with Red Hat and SUSE pretends not to be upset about it.

Linux Action News 15

19 August 2017

A big batch of Debian updates, Gnome turns 20, Joe's report from OggCamp, the Solus trifecta, encrypted ZFS comes to Linux finally, and Bitcoin is forking, again.

Tag: Jupiter Broadcasting

The Linux Escape Hatch | LINUX Unplugged 581

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Brent's Boogie Bus Broadcast Bash | LINUX Unplugged 580

Lost & Found | LINUX Unplugged 579

The Value of Community | Self-Hosted 131

Young and the Rustless | LINUX Unplugged 578

Summer Kernel Corn Roast | LINUX Unplugged 577

Make it or Break it | Self-Hosted 130

The Secret Server | LINUX Unplugged 576

Brent's Busted Builds | LINUX Unplugged 575

COSMIC Encounter | LINUX Unplugged 574

Universal Blue Man Group | LINUX Unplugged 573

To Update, or Not to Update? | Self-Hosted 128

Data Security Only a Maniac Could Love | LINUX Unplugged 572

Multi-Machine Lifestyle | LINUX Unplugged 571

Can't Fix What You Don't Track | Self-Hosted 127

RegreSSHion Strikes | LINUX Unplugged 570

Our Plasma Panacea | LINUX Unplugged 569

Smart But Not Cloudy | Self-Hosted 126

All Your Silos are Broken | LINUX Unplugged 568

So Long sudo | LINUX Unplugged 567

Tiny Mini Micro Systems FTW | Self-Hosted 125

Chef's Choice Ubuntu | LINUX Unplugged 566

Mistakes That Made Us Love Linux | LINUX Unplugged 565

The End of Ownership | Self-Hosted 124

The Goldilocks Build | LINUX Unplugged 564

Nix's People Problem | LINUX Unplugged 563

How much CPU do You REALLY Need | Self-Hosted 123

Red Hat Knows How to Party | LINUX Unplugged 562

Folders as a Service | LINUX Unplugged 561

Back to the Future | Self-Hosted 122

Linux Festivus For the Rest of Us | LINUX Unplugged 560

Linux is Bigger in Texas | LINUX Unplugged 559

Forbidden Fruit | Self-Hosted 121

Top 5 Essential Apps | LINUX Unplugged 558

Crouching kexec, Hidden Linux | LINUX Unplugged 557

Can a VPS Replace a Homelab? | Self-Hosted 120

The xz Backdoor Exposed 🚨 | LINUX Unplugged 556

Glide like a Goose, Honk like a Moose | LINUX Unplugged 555

Why So Many Llamas? | Self-Hosted 119

Portably Predictable Productivity | LINUX Unplugged 553

Plasma's Perfect Play | LINUX Unplugged 552

AI Under Your Control | LINUX Unplugged 551

Unraid as a Service | Self-Hosted 117

Ready Player Linux | LINUX Unplugged 550

Will it Nixcloud? | LINUX Unplugged 549

Making it all Connect | Self-Hosted 116

Uncomfortable Linux Truths | LINUX Unplugged 548

Behind the Shelves | LINUX Unplugged 547

A NAS in Every Home | Self-Hosted 115

What You’re Missing about NixOS | LINUX Unplugged 546

3,062 Days Later | LINUX Unplugged 545

Half the Bits, Double the Pain | LINUX Unplugged 544

Profoundly Prophetic Prognostications | LINUX Unplugged 543

State of the Homelabs 2023 | Self-Hosted 113

2023 Tuxies | LINUX Unplugged 542

Out with a Bang | LINUX Unplugged 541

Red Light, Green Light | Self-Hosted 112

Alby's Home for the Holidays | Office Hours 36

Uncensored AI on Linux | LINUX Unplugged 540

pfSense Makes no Sense | Self-Hosted 111

Surprisingly Smooth Transition | LINUX Unplugged 538

This Makes Us Unemployable | LINUX Unplugged 537

Google Photos Replacement | Self-Hosted 110

Plasma Power-Ups | LINUX Unplugged 536

Hit the Turbo | LINUX Unplugged 535

Alex’s Backups Disaster | Self-Hosted 109

We Nixed Proxmox | LINUX Unplugged 534

LinuxFest North Jeff | LINUX Unplugged 533

Year of Voice: A Bigger Deal Than You Think | Self-Hosted 108

We Like Snaps Now | LINUX Unplugged 532

The Windows Challenge | LINUX Unplugged 531

Laptop Dumpster Diving | Self-Hosted 107

No Payne No Gain | Office Hours 35

Leave the Pi in the Oven | LINUX Unplugged 530

Changing the Game | LINUX Unplugged 529

The Plex Situation Just got Worse | Self-Hosted 106

Where's Your Data? | LINUX Unplugged 528

Pocket Office 3: We'll do it LIVE! | Office Hours p03