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Linux Inlaws

Linux Inlaws
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A podcast about free and open source software, communism and the revolution

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes171Founded4 years ago
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The subject of this episode is something that everybody does but only few talk about: elections. Well, not quite. :-) The subject is actually adult entertainment, also commonly known as "porn" (short for pornography). Such a delicate subject is, of c... more

In this episode a high-speed queuing system is the center of the discussion. No, we didn't manage to unearth the corpse of Kafka or some other long-forgotten queuing system but focus on something very fast called LavinMQ written in - wait for it - Cr... more

This episode is all about SFSCon, one of those hidden FLOSS conference jewels located in northern Italy, in a German-speaking enclave known as South Tyrol. Simon Phipps of OSI-fame and Patrick Ohnewein will give you (and us) the lowdown on this long-... more

This episode as part of our strange but wonderful series is host to one of the most elusive musicians not only in the podcast biz. Yes, we are speaking about none other than the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder, also affectionately known as BmC. Who y... more

This episode - aptly named "Missing link" and part of our foundations series of our highly valued educational sub-Inlaws (a marketing term blatantly borrowed from Reddit when it was still relevant but conveniently always forgotten to give back) - div... more

This show is host to two clouds, Nextcloud and OpenCloud. A little bit of history: Both clouds go back to some common origin called ownCloud, a FLOSS project devised around sixteen years ago with the aim to allow each and every user of the software t... more

In this episode Martin and Chris tackle the important subject of digital sovereignty. Something becoming more and more important if you don't want to wake up one morning just to see all of your mails and mailboxes vanished just because some foreign p... more

This episode is host to an eclectic panel representing a German project called Freifunk, essentially a free-for-all mesh network providing Internet access to the general public. Originally developed as a local shortcut to a fast Internet hookup in Be... more

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Recent Guests

Breakmaster Cylinder
Famous Internet musician known for podcast themes and experimental audio projects
Episode: LI_S02E69_Breakmaster_Cylinder
Frank Kalechek
Co-founder/leader involved in OwnCloud and Nextcloud histories
OpenCloud/Nextcloud ecosystem
Episode: LI_S02E67_The_clouds_open_and_otherwise
Elektra Wagenrath
Early Freifunk participant from Berlin
Freifunk
Episode: LI_S02E65_Freifunk
Keith Harrington
President and Executive Director of the Kodi Foundation
Kodi Foundation
Episode: LI_S02E63_Kodi
Sascha Sarbus
Core developer responsible for rendering system and UI
Kodi Foundation
Episode: LI_S02E63_Kodi
Jan Göbel
Solutions Architect at MongoDB
MongoDB
Episode: LI_S02E61_MongoDB_and_more
Julius Werner
Engineer working on firmware for Chromebooks, Google
Google
Episode: LI_S02E59_Coreboot
Otto Richter
Executive board member of Codeberg, involved in promoting open-source alternatives to proprietary software.
Codeberg
Episode: LI_S02E57_Codeberg
Klaus Knopper
Professor for software engineering and agile software development at the University of Kaiserslautern
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Episode: LI_S02E52_Knoppix

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Martin
Host and recurring interviewer; central figure in discussions across episodes.

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LI_S02E65_Freifunk
Q: How can someone start a Freifunk node?
Visit the Freifunk website to find the nearest community, use a router supported by OpenWrt, and follow community guidance on firmware like Gluon; engaging with the local community helps with hardware choices and setting up VPNs where offered by the community.
LI_S02E65_Freifunk
Q: What are the main legal concerns for Freifunk providers in Germany?
There have been debates about liability for user traffic, leading to legislative changes around provider liability and the introduction of measures like the Freedom Fighter Box historically, and ongoing discussions to clarify that routing traffic does not imply responsibility for the content itself.
LI_S02E65_Freifunk
Q: How does Freifunk actually work in terms of topology and governance?
Freifunk is decentralized and built from communities, using mesh networking where each node can relay traffic to peers; while VPNs are common, they are not mandatory, and different communities may use different technologies, with OpenWrt-based firmware powering most devices.
LI_S02E59_Coreboot
Q: Julius, introduce yourself and your work with Coreboot.
Julius explains that he works for Google on firmware for Chromebooks and has been involved with Coreboot for most of the time, focusing on open-source firmware that can boot efficiently on devices.
LI_S02E48_GNU_Taler
Q: Can you share more light on this? What is Gnu Net?
GnuNet is a peer-to-peer network designed for a decentralized Internet that emphasizes privacy through its functionalities.

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

A tech-focused show exploring free and open source software, digital sovereignty, and the politics of online communities. Episodes typically pair in-depth discussions of open-source projects, hardware and firmware, and governance with accessible histories and practical takeaways for developers, administrators, and policy-minded technologists. Guests range from project maintainers and NGO/open-source organizers to engineers and researchers, creating a steady thread of technical depth, community perspectives, and thoughtful commentary on the trade-offs between openness, security, and innovation. The tone combines rigorous analysis with warm, sometimes humorous banter, and often includes actionable ideas for listeners to participate in local c... more

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