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Sysadmin Chris, cloud consultant Gary, and developer/admin May join Joe to talk about their recent Linux-related experiences, and discuss some of the more philosophical aspects of being a Linux user.

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We revisit the topic of the dire situation with hardware prices, this time with a focus on getting the most out of machines with limited resources.

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We all seem to be moving away from Ubuntu, but there are still quite a few reasons to keep using it.

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Charlie’s OggCamp talk about infrastructure as code

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How we get back to our home LANs when we are away travelling etc. It mostly involves WireGuard and Tailscale. We also get into blocking ads, mostly with Pi-hole.

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Chris ended up with a managed M4 Macbook Air at work with no sudo or root. So how does a Linux user get on with his first ever Mac? Turns out pretty well, thanks to lots of open source software and a terminal.

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Recent Guests

Jorge Castro
CNCF projects team member, focused on cloud-native projects and Linux desktop environments
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Episode: Linux After Dark – Episode 67

Hosts

Joe
Central host with a focus on Linux and broader IT topics; often steers conversations and introduces topics.
Chris
Co-host and regular contributor, provides technical debate and practical insights from a sysadmin/developer perspective.
Gary
Co-host/regular contributor with hands-on experience in sysadmin and operations, sharing practical troubleshooting and deployment tips.
May
Co-host/regular contributor focusing on user experience, onboarding, and practical Linux usage for households and teams.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Happy New Year

    Great show, Looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xancom
    Canada5 months ago
  • Enjoyable show

    Really like this pod. Wish they were more frequent and longer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Seahans
    United States2 years ago
  • Joe & Dalton are two-faced.

    Podchaser
    3
    Taundorm
    3 years ago
  • Good show

    This is a good show. Make the podcasts longer though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rainwilsonfan
    United States4 years ago
  • One of the best linux plodcasts

    Podcast Addict
    5
    STOORIE
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, experience-based Linux discussions and actionable tips.
Some listeners wish episodes were more frequent or longer to cover topics in more depth.
A few comments suggest the show is a good resource for learning Linux, with real-world troubleshooting insights.
Audience sentiment favors longer, deeper conversations over quick takes.

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#185
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#64
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#123
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#140
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#142
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Linux After Dark – Episode 78
Q: How much would the Linux desktop be hurt if Valve decided to shift focus to Windows?
It would hurt development going forward, but the existing progress would remain, and improvements made to Linux by Valve would not be entirely lost.

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

A tech-focused group discussion centered on Linux, open-source tooling, and practical system administration, with frequent dives into distro choices, networking setups, and hardware trade-offs. Recurring topics include packaging and deployment workflows, virtualization, data storage, and evolving AI-related shifts in tooling and marketing around distributions. The show blends hands-on anecdotes with candid opinions, often weighing enterprise expectations against community-led approaches, hardware costs, and onboarding experiences for new Linux users. This format likely appeals to technically inclined listeners who want pragmatic guidance, realistic setups, and a casual, coffee-chat vibe with seasoned practitioners. A notable strength is the... more

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