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Linux & Open Source News

The Linux Experiment
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Weekly roundup of everything new in the Linux and Open Source world! May contain gaming and privacy related topics.

This is a longer counterpart to the Linux and Open Source news videos available on The Linux Experiment Youtube Channel.

I’m Nick, I’ve been making Linux and Open Source related videos on YouTube since 2018, with a sizeable following of more than 300 000 subscribers. I’ve been usin... more

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Host of Linux & Open Source News; frequent Linux and open source coverage with a focus on security, governance, and ecosystem developments. Identified with multiple affiliations including Linux & Open Source News and The Linux Experiment channel.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 322 ratings
  • Not for me

    Too much editorializing. Unprofessional. Ranty. It has the vibe of an AM talk show but except it’s about Linux. Maybe you would be into that, but I just find it grating and unhelpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TheRizzler1969
    United States5 months ago
  • top linux podcast

    love content and possibility to jump to chapters

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StefanXYZ
    Germanya year ago
  • Not about you

    The listeners come for Linux news (which you do very well) and not your political side comments.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GamerTyke
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good for Linux news

    One of the best sources for Linux news. Love that all the sources are listed with timestamps on the descriptions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DefHuman.627282
    Indiaa year ago
  • Injects his (far left) political opinions too

    On the March 29th/30th 2025 episode he injected his far left politics when discussing Brave because the CEO donated to something the host dislikes (but Obama supported at the time too). Get them for the technical issues, not your personal political views.

    Apple Podcasts
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    boyfromthedwarf9
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Host engagement is appreciated, but some listeners want less personal politics.
Consistently valuable for Linux and open source updates.
Shows strong Linux news coverage and clear sourcing with timestamps.
Positive about coverage depth and reliability of sources.

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#41
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#57
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#67
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#15
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#60
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#88
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Frequently Asked Questions About Linux & Open Source News

What is Linux & Open Source News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly roundup of Linux and open source news, focused on kernel security, governance, and policy alongside practical ecosystem updates. Recent episodes highlight major donations to open source projects, multiple kernel vulnerabilities, EU data- and privacy-related debates, desktop and AI integration in distributions, and hardware sponsorships that influence coverage. The host's pragmatic, user- and developer-focused perspective, combined with a clear emphasis on security, governance, and hardware partnerships, makes it useful for listeners who want actionable context on how policy and engineering intersect in open source. A recurring strength is tying together licensing, governance, and community dynamics with concrete industry moves and ... more

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Linux & Open Source News launched 3 years ago and published 177 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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