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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... more

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Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is your Pal Master today, guiding you through an episode filled with privacy insights, supply‑chain surprises, AI security shakeups, and a dash of Linux nostalgia. Ryan is here, Craig Rowland from Sandf... more

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Linux 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. Tha... more

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Welcome 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 express... more

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Destination 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 t... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew (Lutris)
Creator of Lutris
Lutris
Episode: 463: Resistance is NOT Futile: RESIST the Digital Lockdown: Episode 463
Mo Duffy
Red Hat engineer and AI/open-source expert
Red Hat
Episode: 461: AI Security Frontiers, Steam’s 5% Surge, and the GIMP vs. Adobe Showdown
Mathieu from Lutris
Guest; representative from Lutris, gaming platform
Lutris
Episode: 459: FCC Bans Foreign Routers! Healthcare Data Leaks & DIY Router Solutions
Mathieu Comandon
Architect of Lutris
Lutris
Episode: 453: Leveling Up: Lutris Creator Mathieu Comandon & Finding Zen in the Browser Wars
Ilan Rabinovitch
Co-founder and lead organizer of the Southern California Linux Expo
Southern California Linux Expo
Episode: 451: The Ultimate SCaLE 23x Guide & The End of Private Encryption?
Hannah Anderson
Co-chair of SCaLE's Publicity Committee
Southern California Linux Expo
Episode: 451: The Ultimate SCaLE 23x Guide & The End of Private Encryption?
Yuning Liang
CEO and founder of DeepComputing, innovator in open hardware.
DeepComputing
Episode: 449: The Future of Open Computing: Inside RISC-V with DeepComputing CEO
Máirín Duffy
Red Hat's UX design wizard and passionate advocate for open source
Red Hat
Episode: 436: Exploring Design in Linux & Open Source with Máirín Duffy
John Overton
Founder and CEO of Kove
Kove
Episode: 430: Interview with John Overton of Kove, Software Defined Memory

Hosts

Jill
Host of Destination Linux; long-running lead host with focus on Linux and open-source communities.
Zeb
Co-host with frequent contributions; provides privacy/open-source perspectives.
Ryan
Host with commentary and questions; leads discussions on Linux/open-source topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • They ditched Micheal

    Jill and Ryan separated from tux digital?! Michael started it, he got injured, is still doing Twill, and the new site does not list him as a host?! Disappointed. Very uncool.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Owen Grumbles
    United States6 months ago
  • Episode 443 - Thumbs Down

    The hosts being so excited about AI makes me want to unsubscribe. I usually like this show, but I’m one of those with the pitchfork at the gate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    neatnate
    United States8 months ago
  • Ryan’s alright…

    …I guess

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nomadic.dreaming
    Australiaa year ago
  • Podcast animé par des adultes immatures.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    mchenier
    a year ago
  • Came for Linux, stayed for the grat vibes.

    Started in 2024 with some reservations, but the show really grew on me. Maybe there isn’t an extreme amount of technical content but these are beautiful people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rwiankowski
    Netherlands2 years ago

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Overall, audience highlights friendly banter and practical tech knowledge.
Some criticism centers on monetization and ad mentions.
Listeners praise deep Linux/open-source coverage and guest insights.

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#245
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#73
Spain/Technology
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#119
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#119
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#150
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#184
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns
Q: How does the Linux kernel in a car differ from a laptop or Raspberry Pi, especially regarding drivers and safety-critical operations?
Jeff describes an automotive Linux package that handles drivers across hardware boards, with ARM and x86 support, the zonal compute model to consolidate ECUs, real-time scheduling needs, and integration with safety-grade certifications to enable faster development while addressing strict safety requirements.
471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns
Q: Jeff, how did you end up working on Linux in the automotive space, was it a deliberate move or did you stumble into it?
Jeff explains he was pushed into automotive through opportunity at Red Hat, moving from people management into core OS and edge- and automotive-focused initiatives, including contributions to Podman and CoreOS and later automotive Linux efforts.
470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux!
Q: What are your thoughts on Apple integrating Gemini into iOS and potential privacy implications?
We're skeptical about relying on a single tech giant for AI help on-device and in the cloud, but we acknowledge Apple's three-tier approach aimed at preserving privacy; the big concern is whether the data will still be used indirectly or for training without user consent.
469: Miasma in the Machine: Red Hat’s NPM Breach & GitHub's Shocking AI Bill : Episode 469
Q: What are the practical security considerations and mitigations when dealing with tokens and automated CI/CD workflows in light of the NPM incident?
Craig emphasizes token hygiene, not embedding tokens in source trees, using remote builds or containers for builds, enabling stronger aging policies for dependencies, and implementing robust authentication/authorization workflows to reduce token exposure.
469: Miasma in the Machine: Red Hat’s NPM Breach & GitHub's Shocking AI Bill : Episode 469
Q: Craig, what has your experience been of price increases of using AI? Is this price hike happening everywhere, or is this simply an extreme edge case?
Craig suggests that pricing will trend upward across major AI platforms as funding rounds subsidize costs, with developers and enterprises needing to decide whether the tooling justifies the expense, and notes that some users will shift to local models or alternative providers to manage costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Destination Linux

What is Destination Linux about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-focused show centered on Linux, open source, and practical software/hardware ideas. Episodes routinely mix news briefs, open-source tooling discussions, and deep dives with industry experts on security, gaming on Linux, privacy, and enterprise open-source adoption. The format often blends hands-on technical conversations with community Q&A, vendor sponsorships, and host banter, delivering a practical, accessible take on complex topics. Notable strengths include a steady stream of well-connected guests from security, gaming, and Linux ecosystems, plus a strong emphasis on open-source philosophy and community involvement. Potential listeners include IT professionals, developers, and Linux enthusiasts seeking actionable insights and a s... more

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2. Mo Duffy
3. Mathieu from Lutris
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5. Ilan Rabinovitch
6. Hannah Anderson
7. Yuning Liang
8. Máirín Duffy

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