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Linux “Off The Cuff”

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The crew opens with some dark gallows humor before moving to the week’s big open source story: ArtCraft, a Rust-built, cross-platform, AI-assisted alternative to Adobe’s creative tools that landed in alpha. They debate whether it can really challenge... more

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Linux OTC is an unscripted, community-focused podcast dedicated to the world of open-source computing. In this milestone 80th episode, hosts Bill, Charlie, and Majid dive into a lively discussion that balances personal anecdotes with deep technical i... more

This episode of the *Linux OTC* podcast features hosts *Bill*, *Charlie*, and *Eric* engaging in a lively and unscripted discussion about several contemporary technology topics, with a heavy focus on the implications of **Artificial Intelligence**. *... more

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Hosts

Bill
Host who introduces himself during the episode; long-running host of Linux OTC with central role in discussion and framing topics.
Charlie
Host who introduces himself during the episode; regular presence and now a key voice on the show, sometimes described as new regular in some episodes.
Eric
Host of Linux OTC; provides technical insights and helps steer conversations.
Majid
Host of Linux OTC; contributes deep dives into Linux tooling and open-source topics.
Leo
Co-host/regular contributor on Linux OTC; brings hardware and distro perspectives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 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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    nprfanforever
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host banter and deep dives into packaging and distro conversations.
Audience values honest takes on open-source tooling and self-host setups.
OTC is a solid listen for Linux enthusiasts, with practical tips and candid opinions.

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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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A tech-focused, opinionated roundtable centered on Linux, open-source ecosystems, and practical software engineering in daily workflows. Episodes routinely explore distributions, packaging, hardware compatibility, virtualization, and self-hosting, with lively debates about Ubuntu, Arch, Mint, AUR, Docker, and container runtimes. The show often ties in privacy, security, and platform dynamics while balancing technical depth with accessible banter. A standout trait is the informal, off-the-cuff style that invites participation from listeners and guests, plus a strong emphasis on open-source philosophy and community-driven tooling. This mix makes it helpful for developers, sysadmins, and tech enthusiasts who want candid perspectives on Linux c... more

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Linux OTC launched 4 years ago and published 85 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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