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Linux “Off The Cuff”

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In this episode we deep dive, rather pretentiously into the world of the AUR, and get into the recent bulk discovery of malware in said repository. Some question whether the AUR should exist at all, others believe the AUR is and should be a “wild wes... more

Join hosts Bill, Charlie, Jim, and Majid in episode 73 of Linux OTC to explore open-source operating systems. The chat kicks off by comparing Debian’s origins with early Ubuntu. Jim shares his deep dive into the BSD ecosystem, detailing his switch to... more

Welcome to Episode 72 of the Linux OTC podcast, where hosts Bill, Charlie, Eric, and Majid dive straight into the technical hurdles of content creation, specifically critiquing Discord’s feature creep and reliability issues. The conversation quickly ... more

We start off talking about the non standard experience you get from one Linux distro to another. Majid talks about his experience transferring files. Some Distros are a little closer to the upstream than others. This gets us into a discussion about F... more

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Bill
Long-running host with frequent appearances and leadership on show topics
Charlie
Co-host and frequent panelist, recently added regular
Eric
Host with recurring contributions and tech-focused commentary
Majid
Host and regular contributor, often steering technical debates
Leo
Co-host/regular contributor with hardware and Linux focus

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • OTC is so good, I can’t believe its not btrfs

    Went to the quickemu GitHub, pasted the things into the shell, eventually got MacOS emulated in Linux mint just so I could leave a rating on apple podcasts.

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Guests and hosts deliver candid, banter-filled tech conversations that feel accessible.
Listeners praise practical, down-to-earth Linux discussions and hand-on tips for home labs.
Show is valuable for anyone evaluating distros, packaging, and open-source tooling.
Audience responds well to open-source philosophy and honest sponsor mentions.

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31 – Linux Will Bend You To It’s Will!
Q: So, what are we going to talk about today?
They discuss various tech topics and personal experiences related to technology.
34 – The Audacity Of Reaper
Q: Should we feel bad or should we feel as though our ethics are being brought into question because we go and use a tool like Reaper, that is proprietary license?
It's not just black and white, right? You can ideally try to do something and not be able to do it. If there's a company that is supporting Linux as a native set, I think that should be valued.

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This show features candid, roundtable-style discussions centered on Linux, open-source tooling, and hardware. Episodes span distro comparisons (Debian, Ubuntu, Mint), BSD versus Linux, file systems like ZFS, and practical setup topics from home labs to data security. The conversations blend technical depth with practical tips, personal anecdotes, and a healthy dose of humor, often exploring self-hosting, streaming, virtualization, and the evolving Linux ecosystem. A standout trait is the informal, off-the-cuff format that treats complex tech choices as approachable debates, frequently weaving in real-world trade-offs and community dynamics that appeal to hands-on builders and IT professionals alike.

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