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Destination Linux
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Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, & guests share their passion for Linux & Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Open Source or a Guru of Sudo, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux & Open Source, gaming on Linux, unique in-depth interviews and much more!
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474: You Don't Own That! Sony's Digital Trap, SteamOS 3.8 Goes Mainstream & Linux is Punk Rock | Destination Linux 474
1w ago01:04:04Tap to summarizeLinux is Punk Rock! This week, listener Isaac proves it. He's recording local bands at a friend's record shop using a near $0 Linux setup: a thrifted mixer, a 2008 M-Audio interface that Windows 11 abandoned, Ardour, Audacity, OBS, and Kdenlive. That's open source closing the digital divide, and it's the most punk thing we've heard all year. Then we tackle the big story everyone's talking about: Sony is going full digital-only, no more physical game discs. But the scarier headline is that Sony has already started removing movies people purchased from their libraries with no refund and no warning. Ryan breaks down what this means for digital ownership, why DRM is a trap, and why platforms like GOG and Itch.io are the real answer. Jill brings the good news: SteamOS 3.8 is now officially available for installation on standard home PCs with AMD GPUs. With 132 million monthly Steam users, this might be the biggest mainstream moment Linux gaming has ever had. The year of the Linux desktop might just be the year SteamOS goes everywhere. Zeb covers ClamAV 1.5.3 and why it still matters (and when it doesn't), KDE Plasma 6.8's long-overdue multi-monitor improvements, and why that headline claiming Windows dropped below 60% market share deserves a serious side-eye. Sponsored by Sandfly 100% agentless Linux security. No agents, no kernel panics, no excuses. Sandfly Home Edition. deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Support the show: Patreon: patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Store: shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux: eff.org/destinationlinux
Transcribe →473: EFF Interview: Jason Kelley on Privacy, Digital ID & the Fight for Online Freedom
2w ago02:13:50Tap to summarizeWelcome to ** Destination Linux Episode 473,** where digital freedom takes flight! This week, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb are joined by Jason Kelley from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) - one of the world’s leading defenders of privacy, free expression, and digital autonomy. Jason shares the origin story of the EFF, how the organization is structured, and the biggest battles it’s fighting today, from digital ID verification laws to global censorship and data privacy threats. We explore how the EFF fights back, how listeners can get involved, and what the future of digital rights looks like if surveillance laws continue to expand. Plus, we have community feedback from a blind Linux user discussing accessibility challenges, updates from Sandfly Security, and our usual mix of open‑source news and humor. Join us for this historic conversation about the fight for privacy, freedom, and the open internet. Learn more and support the EFF: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsor: Sandfly https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Get the Resist T-Shirt by going to: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux 00:00:09 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:25 Community Feedback 00:15:33 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:17:55 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:43 What the EFF Does and How It Started 00:41:52 Jason’s EFF Origin 00:51:18 How the EFF Is Organized 01:01:31 How the EFF Fights Back 01:07:55 The Biggest Issues the EFF Is Fighting 01:18:40 Digital ID Future Fears 01:25:31 Who Is Behind the Push for ID Verification 01:36:03 Privacy and Censorship 01:44:10 The EFF's Strategy Against ID Verification Laws 01:52:04 Global Digital Rights Network 01:57:40 How Listeners Can Help 02:05:20 Lightning Round 02:10:30 Closing Thoughts
Transcribe →472: Steam Machine Revealed, Cape Private Wireless, Local AI Breakthroughs & More!
3w ago01:28:21Tap to summarizeDestination Linux 472 is packed with Linux news, privacy talk, hardware excitement, and a special guest appearance from Mathieu of Lutris! We kick things off with community feedback about balancing cybersecurity education, family life, and work, a topic many in the Linux community relate to. Jill reveals the long‑awaited Steam Machine, complete with specs, pricing, and why Valve may have launched now. Ryan breaks down Cape Private Wireless, a new privacy‑focused carrier aiming to fix the surveillance‑heavy telco model. Mathieu joins us to discuss local AI models catching up, the hardware demands behind them, and his new e‑ink learning project, Semilla. Zeb rounds out the episode with hot news All that plus Sandfly Security, supporter shoutouts, and closing thoughts from the DL crew. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:03 Community Feedback 00:11:25 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:13:48 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:14:23 Upcoming Guest Announcement 00:16:03 Steam Machine Reveal 00:44:27 Cape Private Wireless 00:58:11 Local AI Catching Up 01:07:02 E-Ink Learning Project 01:22:00 Linux Kernel Gets Rid of strncpy Support Links Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux DL Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Steam Machine Phoronix: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Machine-1049 Steam Machine Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine dbrand Companion Cube Case: https://dbrand.com/shop/limited-edition/companion-cube Cape Private Wireless Cape: https://www.cape.co/ Local AI / GLM 5.2 TechStackUps GLM 5.2 vs Opus: https://techstackups.com/comparisons/glm-5.2-vs-opus/ Linux Kernel / strncpy Removal XDA Developers: https://www.xda-developers.com/after-6-years-and-over-360-commits-linux-72-finally-removes-a-persistent-source-of-bugs/
Transcribe →471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns
4w ago01:16:20Tap to summarizeHeroes never die... and neither does open source! Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 471. This week, Jill takes the lead, with Ryan and Zeb locking in their roles to help move the payload. First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to dive deep into Linux in the automotive space. How does a car's kernel differ from your laptop, and how does open source handle strict real-time safety regulations? Next, a Grandmaster-level milestone: DistroWatch just turned 25! We look back at the history of distro-hopping, the days of ordering physical Linux CDs in the mail, and how the ecosystem has evolved into modern immutable architectures. Then, Zeb calls out an enemy Ultimate in the news. The Arch User Repository (AUR) has faced consecutive malware attacks, and we break down what you need to know to stay safe. Plus, we highlight the brand-new features of the Linux 7.1 kernel release! 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:00 Community Feedback 00:12:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:25 Meet Jeff From Red Hat 00:24:53 Automotive Linux Explained 00:32:26 Real-Time Kernel Basics 00:39:27 Future of Car Safety 00:42:02 Privacy, Clouds, and Control 00:46:23 DistroWatch Turns 25 00:54:30 Linux 7.1 Released 01:01:29 Arch AUR Malware Attack 01:14:44 Closing Thoughts Show Links DistroWatch 25th Anniversary News: DistroWatch Weekly Issue 1175 Linux 7.1 Features: Phoronix Kernel Overview & In-Depth Kernel Review Arch AUR Security News:Phoronix - Arch Linux AUR Malware Support The Show Sponsor: Get 50% off Sandfly Security Home Edition using code DESTINATION50 at deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Patreon: Support us directly on Patreon One-Time Donations: Buy Me A Coffee Merch Store: Grab a desk mat or t-shirt at shop.deviantairwaves.com
Transcribe →470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux!
Jun 1501:25:03Tap to summarizeIn Destination Linux 470, the crew charges into another epic adventure across the open‑source universe! Jill brings fantastic news as Proton Drive officially begins work on a native Linux client, complete with a brand‑new unified engine and huge performance gains. She also covers major improvements coming to Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs thanks to Linux kernel 7.1 and Mesa optimizations. Ryan unleashes a full‑power rant as Apple integrates Google’s Gemini AI directly into iOS and Siri, raising serious questions about privacy, data routing, and Apple’s long‑held “trust us” philosophy. Zeb dives into the business battlefield with: Google paying SpaceX $920M per month for compute access S&P 500 rejecting SpaceX’s fast‑track entry Ladybird shutting down public pull requests due to AI‑generated code concerns Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security sponsorship, and updates from the DL community. Support Links: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux (patreon.com in Bing) https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux (buymeacoffee.com in Bing) Timestamps: 00:00:06 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:03:46 Community Feedback 00:14:28 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:19:29 Ryan's Surgery Update 00:23:00 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:24:55 Native Linux Client for Proton Drive 00:36:06 Intel Arc Updates 00:43:49 Apple Integrating Google Gemini to Siri 01:06:03 Google Rents Compute from SpaceX 01:11:08 S&P 500 Denies Fast Entry for SpaceX 01:17:27 Ladybird Closes Public Contributions 01:23:24 Closing Thoughts References: Proton Drive & Intel Arc https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/proton-drive-linux-client https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-b580-linux-71 Apple + Google Gemini https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/08/apple-reveals-new-ai-architecture/ Ladybird Development Change https://ladybird.org/posts/changing-how-we-develop-ladybird/ Google Paying SpaceX for Compute https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/google-will-pay-spacex-920m-per-month-for-compute/ S&P 500 Rejects SpaceX Fast Entry https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/sp-500-blocks-fast-spacex-entry-wont-waive-rule-for-unprofitable-ai-firms/
Transcribe →469: Miasma in the Machine: Red Hat’s NPM Breach & GitHub's Shocking AI Bill : Episode 469
Jun 800:55:13Tap to summarizeIn Episode 469 of Destination Linux, hosts Jill and Zeb are joined by guest co-host Craig from Sandfly Security to unpack a massive week of Linux, hardware, and cybersecurity news while Ryan recovers from surgery. The hardware segment kicks off with a look at Computex 2026, where AMD delighted budget-conscious builders by extending AM5 socket support through 2029 and launching two affordable new X3D processors. Meanwhile, Nvidia shook up the landscape by unveiling the RTX Spark Superchip—a power-efficient Arm CPU/GPU hybrid aimed at turning desktops into agentic AI environments, with Linux kernel compliance already on the horizon. In security and development news, the panel dives into a sophisticated supply chain attack that backdoored dozens of popular packages under Red Hat's official NPM channel using a credential-stealing worm named Miasma. Craig shares vital strategies for handling software supply chain risks, advising developers to age their packages and stick to building inside containers or remote hosts. The team also discusses the community backlash surrounding GitHub Copilot’s shift to a usage-based "AI Credit" system, which has reportedly caused estimated costs to skyrocket by up to 1000% for some users. Finally, the show wraps up with updates on the upcoming Linux 7.1 stable kernel release, a warm welcome to the EFF's powerhouse new Executive Director, Nicole Ozer, and a celebration of Phoronix's 22nd anniversary. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:45 Community Feedback 00:03:18 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:05:17 Computex Hardware Announcements 00:16:32 NPM Supply Chain Attack on Red Hat 00:26:22 GitHub AI Pricing Shock 00:33:57 Wave of AI-assisted Linux Privilege Escalation Exploits 00:38:47 Linux 7.1-rc6 Released 00:42:40 EFF Gets New Leadership 00:51:12 Phoronix Anniversary Celebration 00:53:26 Closing Thoughts References Show Support & Sponsors Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Merchandise Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Sandfly Security Agentless Linux EDR: https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly AMD & Nvidia @ Computex 2026 Tom's Hardware - AMD Confirms AM5 Support Through 2029: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-confirms-am5-support-through-2029-zen-4-and-5-platform-will-likely-see-two-more-generations-at-least Tom's Hardware - AMD Launches Budget-Friendly Ryzen X3D CPUs: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-brings-back-ryzen-7-5800x3d-launches-ryzen-7-7700x3d-to-combat-rising-component-prices-eight-core-x3d-cpus-arrive-under-usd350-for-am4-or-am5-ddr4-or-ddr5 Tom's Hardware - Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark Superchip: https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/nvidia-unveils-rtx-spark-superchip-at-computex-2026-new-platform-promises-to-turn-windows-into-an-agentic-ai-os-with-arm-cpu-blackwell-gpu-and-128gb-unified-memory Security & AI Industry News Ars Technica - Red Hat NPM Packages Compromised via Miasma Malware: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/06/dozens-of-red-hat-packages-backdoored-through-its-offical-npm-chan Ars Technica - GitHub Copilot Users React to Usage-Based Pricing: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/ai-costs-how-much-github-copilot-users-react-to-new-usage-based-pricing-system/ Zeb’s Shell Topics Phoronix - Linux 7.1-rc6 Kernel Released: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-rc6-Released Electronic Frontier Foundation - Welcome New EFF Executive Director Nicole Ozer: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/welcome-new-eff-executive-director-nicole-ozer Phoronix - Phoronix Celebrates 22nd Birthday: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Phoronix-22-Birthday-This-Week Special Guest: Craig Rowland.
Transcribe →468: Destination Linux 468: Sailing the ARM Seas with Nvidia N1X & Lutris Gaming! (Live, Raw, Uncut)
Jun 102:51:25Tap to summarizeWelcome to Destination Linux Episode 468! For the first time in years, we are tossing out the rulebook and recording completely live, raw, and uncut on a Saturday alongside our amazing Patron crew. Stepping on deck as a special guest host this week is Mathieu, the creator of Lutris Gaming! The Tech Horizon: Nvidia's N1X & Microsoft's ARM Future Ryan steers the ship into turbulent hardware waters. Microsoft and Nvidia are teasing a "New Era of PC," heavily rumored to be Nvidia's aggressive entrance into the consumer CPU space with the N1X, a high-performance, ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC). Packed with 20 CPU cores and a Blackwell-based graphics architecture boasting 6,144 CUDA cores, this unified memory monster could completely shift the landscape for local AI developers, PyTorch modeling, and video editors. We discuss what this unified architecture means for power-hungry x86 designs from Intel and AMD, and whether Microsoft's WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is the secret bridge to passing local GPU stacks through to developers. Jill's Treasure Hunt: The "No Man's Sky" Teal Build & LACT Jill unveils her latest hardware masterpiece: a gorgeous, Mini-ITX computer build decked out in a vibrant teal theme dedicated to No Man's Sky (complete with Tux and Steam logos!). She breaks down the financial savvy of buying duplicate parts in 2025 before the massive 2026 hardware price spikes, demonstrating how she saved nearly 50% on components like DDR4 RAM and NVMe SSDs. More importantly, Jill walks us through how she solved a massive headache plaguing Linux gamers running Unreal Engine 4 and 5 titles on AMD Radeon GPUs: aggressive overheating and sudden shutdowns. The savior? LACT (Linux GPU Configuration and Monitoring Tool). She details how implementing custom fan curves using this open-source application completely tamed her RX 6600, keeping things whisper-quiet and cool. Open Source Contributor Drama & Legal Wins Mathieu highlights a creeping, dystopian trend in open-source development: projects like the Dillo browser asking contributors to record webcam videos of themselves coding to provide "proof of humanity" against AI slop contributions. We dive into why these Captcha-like hurdles ultimately hurt real human developers more than they deter automated agents. Mathieu also addresses the shocking, corporate-style layoffs at the Wikimedia Foundation, where MediaWiki lead developer Brooke Vibber and the entire Community Tech team, largely composed of union organizers,were suddenly let go, prompting potential strikes from Wikipedia editors. On a brighter note, Zeb delivers a massive victory for digital privacy: both California and Colorado have officially revised their Digital Age Verification laws to completely exempt open-source operating systems, ensuring Linux distributions won't face impossible legal compliance hurdles and we hear from our Patrons! Support the Show & Network: Destination Linux Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Deviant AirWaves Shop: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Sandfly Security Sponsor: deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Jill's Topic - GPU Tuning & Retro Pink Build: LACT Source GitHub: https://github.com/ilya-zlobintsev/LACT LACT on Flathub: https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.ilya_zlobintsev.LACT Jill's Classic Pink Podcasting Rig (EP 344): https://youtu.be/h1XTs1ed3MY?si=tqWIx7x4Y0vSdgCt Nvidia N1X & Microsoft Rumors: Windows Central "New Era of PC" Analysis: https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/a-new-era-of-pc-microsoft-and-nvidia-tease-major-announcement-experts-predict-to-be-the-fabled-n1x-chip Dell Computex XPS Leak via VideoCardz: https://videocardz.com/newz/dell-confirms-xps-laptop-with-nvidia-n1x-at-computex Mathieu's Open Source Updates: Dillo Browser Human Proof Lab: https://dillo-browser.org/lab/human-proof/ Wikimedia Mailing List Firing Announcement: https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/TRCM57VX5TNE5JACRSIN3XFVDBUWTOVM/ Medium Article on Wikipedia's Corporate Turn: https://medium.com/@jakeorlowitz/wikipedia-is-doing-the-capitalist-thing-56a393232943 Zeb's News Flash: Phoronix Linux 7.1-rc5 Release Overview: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-rc5-Released TechSpot Streaming Tax Report: https://www.techspot.com/news/112504-canada-imposing-15-tax-global-streaming-services-support.html It's FOSS Age Verification Exemptions: https://itsfoss.com/news/age-verification-open-source-exemptions/ How-To Geek GNOME Prism Feature: https://www.howtogeek.com/this-super-minimalist-gnome-theme-is-changing-how-i-use-linux/ GNOME Prism GitHub Repository: https://github.com/zachfeldman/gnome-prism
Transcribe →467: Destination Linux 467: KDE’s Massive Windfall, Red Hat Summit Recap, & AI Choking the Power Grid
May 2501:21:09Tap to summarizeThis week, Jill captains the ship with her faithful copilots Ryan and Zeb, alongside special guest host Máirín “Mo” Duffy, an AI and design expert direct from Red Hat! We kick things off with community feedback exploring the challenges and workflows of implementing open-source software in the non-profit and NGO sector. Then, we dive into a major funding announcement as the German Sovereign Tech Fund invests over 1 million Euros into KDE to level up its structural reliability, security, and digital sovereignty. Next, with Mo in the house, we get the exclusive inside scoop and recap from the Red Hat Summit, highlighting RHEL developments, Fedora Hummingbird, Podman Desktop sandboxes, OpenKaiden, and how NASA is using OpenShift Virtualization for deep space mission operations. Finally, we wrap up by tackling the chilling reality of how data centers and massive AI interconnect requests are placing an unprecedented strain on the US power grid and drinking water infrastructures. Special Announcement On Saturday, May 30th at 1:30 PM Eastern, we are recording live! Anyone in our audience can watch the stream via the live links pinned in our Discord or Matrix chats. Stick around for the exclusive Patron Segment at the end of the recording for our Sudoer, Root, and Linux Kernel tier members to jump on mic, ask questions, and share projects. Root and Linux Kernel members can also hang out afterward for the official post-recording Patron Hangout! *Timestamps: * 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:33 Patron Event Announcement 00:03:44 Community Feedback 00:16:07 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:18:11 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:58 KDE Funding Boost 00:28:17 Red Hat Summit Recap 00:55:50 Linux Kernel AI Report Chaos 01:01:00 AI Power and Water Concerns 01:18:38 Closing Thoughts *Links Mentioned In the Show: * Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux The Destination Linux Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Contact & PO Box Info: https://deviantairwaves.com/contact/ KDE Sovereign Tech Fund Announcement: https://9to5linux.com/kde-receives-over-e1m-from-sovereign-tech-fund-for-software-development RHEL Spotlight Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mABwS4AHqWI Red Hat Desktop Products: https://www.redhat.com/en/products/desktop OpenKaiden AI Project: https://openkaiden.ai/ NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory & Red Hat: https://www.youtube.com/live/6K8eqQ4ymvk?si=-B_6k6l6N-9-wv4C&t=1216 NASA OpenShift Press Release: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/press-releases/nasa-jet-propulsion-laboratory-advances-deep-space-mission-operations-red-hat-openshift-virtualization Red Hat TV: https://tv.redhat.com Linux Kernel Bug Guideline Changes: https://linuxiac.com/linus-torvalds-merges-new-linux-kernel-security-bug-guidelines/ AI Power Grid Strain Report: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/08/the-biggest-u-s-power-grid-is-under-strain-from-ai-and-no-one-is-happy/ Data Center Water Usage Investigation: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/data-center-used-30-million-gallons-of-water-without-initially-paying/
Transcribe →466: From Server Purgatory to Paradise & The 30th Birthday of Tux!
May 1801:03:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 466 of Destination Linux! After a week away dealing with the literal "ghosts in the machines," Ryan returns to join Jill and Zeb, proving you can't keep a good host down. We kick off the show with an important community feedback segment addressing a "Puzzled Parent" who wants to keep their kids safe online using open-source tools. The team breaks down excellent FOSS solutions for the Linux desktop, router-level blocking (like Pi-hole and NextDNS), and open-source mobile tools for /e/OS like NetGuard and TimeLimit. Next, Ryan takes us on his personal journey from Server Purgatory to Paradise. He walks through setting up a low-power, budget-friendly HP Prodesk mini-server from eBay, detailing his troubleshooting nightmare with an unbaked Ubuntu install, his redemption using Fedora, and how he deployed a modern stack using Podman, Cockpit, Tailscale, and Filebrowser. In hardware news, Jill delivers some bittersweet "end of an era" updates as the classic AMD K5 processor family and the Intel 486 are officially deprecated and removed from the upcoming Linux Kernel. We discuss why 30-year-old museum-grade hardware is being phased out due to maintenance burdens and share the best retro-distributions to keep your vintage rigs alive. Finally, Zeb brings us up to speed on the "Dirty Frag" local privilege escalation vulnerability and how the latest Linux kernel stable releases fully mitigate it. We wrap up the show by celebrating the 30th birthday of Tux the Penguin, sharing the hilarious origin story of how a zoo animal bite in 1993 led to Larry Ewing designing the ultimate mascot in GIMP. Show Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:03 Patron Event Announcement 00:05:33 Community Feedback 00:18:19 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:23:08 Linux Drops Support for the AMD K5 00:34:44 Building the DL Server 00:47:32 Dirty Frag Fix Released 00:54:11 Tux Turns Thirty 01:00:42 Software Pick: DisMail 01:01:42 Closing Thoughts Show Note References Patreon Support : patreon.com/destinationlinux Sandfly Security : deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Linux Kernel Deprecates AMD K5 (Phoronix) : shorturl.at/T7J7y Filebrowser Open Source File Manager : filebrowser.org/index.html Tailscale Mesh VPN : tailscale.com/ Podman Container Engine : podman.io/ Cockpit Project Server Management : cockpit-project.org/running Linux Kernel 7.0.6 & Dirty Frag Mitigation (Phoronix) : phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0.6-Released Tux the Penguin Mascot Turns 30 (XDA) : phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0.6-Released Destination Linux Official Store : shop.deviantairwaves.com/
Transcribe →465: The RAMpocalypse & He Who Shall Not Be Named!
May 1100:48:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 465 of Destination Linux! This week, the dynamic duo of Jill and Zeb handle the shell while our third co-host (the one with the 'R' name) enjoys a work trip to the West coast. We kick things off with a major community update: Destination Linux is moving to a monthly Saturday recording schedule to better include our global audience! We detail upcoming Patron Segments and Hangouts, plus a new initiative where our supporters get to vote on which Open Source projects we donate to. In the news, we celebrate a massive win for Linux gaming: HDMI 2.1 support is officially landing in the amdgpu driver thanks to a collaboration between AMD and Valve. We discuss what this means for 4K/120Hz gaming on your living room TV and why it was blocked for so long. Zeb brings the "Shell" topics, covering Rocket League’s move to Easy Anti-Cheat (and why they chose to keep Linux supported when others didn't), the latest Steam Market Share numbers, and the "RAMpocalypse"—the component shortage currently acting as a speed bump for Valve's hardware ambitions. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:13 Exciting Events for Patrons 00:08:05 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:10:36 HDMI 2.1 Support for AMD GPUs 00:22:49 Rocket League Anti-Cheat 00:28:21 Steam Linux Market Share Update 00:31:10 The RAMpocalypse and Linux Gaming 00:45:38 Closing Thoughts Show Note References Patreon Support : patreon.com/destinationlinux Sandfly Security : deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Steam Machine HDMI 2.1 News (XDA) : xda-developers.com/steam-machine-will-likely-get-full-hdmi-2-1-support-after-all/ HDMI 2.1 Support on Linux (TweakTown) : tweaktown.com/news/111415/hdmi-2-1-support-coming-to-linux-and-valves-steam-machine-courtesy-of-amd/index.html Rocket League Anti-Cheat Update (GamingOnLinux) : gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/rocket-league-adds-easy-anti-cheat-with-steam-deck-linux-still-supported/ Steam Linux Market Share April 2026 (Phoronix) : phoronix.com/news/Steam-April-2026-Survey The RAMpocalypse & SteamOS (Ars Technica) : arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/05/the-rampocalypse-has-bought-microsoft-valuable-time-in-the-fight-against-steamos/ Destination Linux Official Store : shop.deviantairwaves.com/
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