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LINUX Unplugged

Jupiter Broadcasting
Linux
Nixos
Tailscale
Home Assistant
Bcachefs
Ubuntu
Linux Kernel
Nebula
Open Source
1password
Open Source Software
Freebsd
Nix
Arch Linux
Nextcloud
Rust
Linux Fest Northwest
Cosmic Desktop
Planet Nix
Gaming

An open show powered by community LINUX Unplugged takes the best attributes of open collaboration and turns it into a weekly show about Linux.

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Your favorite open source projects have been busy. We round up the new releases worth knowing about, plus the big kernel changes headed your way soon.

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Recent Guests

Aaron Wolf
Speaker introduced as a guest sharing meta perspectives on the space
Episode: 664: Back to Root
Bearded Tech
Bearded Tech, Nebula Commander project founder
Nebula Commander
Episode: 656: Why KDE Linux Surprised Us
Michael Stahnke
VP of Engineering at Flox, co-founder of the extra packages for Enterprise Linux.
Flox
Episode: 655: Speeding Up Mistakes
Jon Seager
VP of Engineering at Canonical
Canonical
Episode: 636: Engineering the Future
Jeremy Saller
Developer at System76
System76
Episode: 636: Engineering the Future
Matthew Miller
Current Fedora Project leader
Red Hat
Episode: 616: From Boston to bootc
Jef Spaleta
Incoming Fedora Project leader
Red Hat
Episode: 616: From Boston to bootc
Aashesh Badani
Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Red Hat
Red Hat
Episode: 616: From Boston to bootc
Tristan Ross
NixOS Release Manager
NixOS
Episode: 615: 25.05 Reasons to NixOS

Hosts

Chris
Host of the show
Wes
Co-host and regular host across episodes
Brent
Co-host contributing opinions and regular topics

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 700 ratings
  • Stick to Linux, drop leftist rubbish

    Just playing dumb Chris? You known full well Stallman was canceled because of a campaign by an nobody SJW, getting him kicked out of MIT and the FSF by leftist trash and spineless college admins for expressing an opinion she was too dumb or dishonest to understand . A “social contract” for GNU? More leftist drivel? I don’t think so, Stallman isn’t an idiot. Tired of your ignorant leftist opinions. Try destination linux and all their shows, no politics from democrat trash.

    Apple Podcasts
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    MnReview
    United States6 months ago
  • Nix OS Fatigue

    Rename show to Nix Unplugged

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sparky10038
    United States8 months ago
  • Bought

    Not sure if this has always been the case and I just realized it, or this show has recently started being pure sales pitch/was acquired and restructured.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RokuAppIsBroken
    United Statesa year ago
  • I'm giving up on Jupiter Broadcasting

    I've listened to most shows Jupiter Broadcasting has done but now that self hosted is over, I've decided linux unplugged and the rest of the shows are no longer for me. There are two main reasons. First is the crypto currency stuff. I'm not interested and it's slowly become a bigger and bigger part of the show. It's great that people are supporting and if that's how the listeners want to do it and like hearing it talked about for a huge chunck of the episodes, fine. It just isn't for me. The sec... more

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    Maccabbi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Listening July 21 - time traveller from Winnipeg

    Apple Podcasts
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    Xancom
    Canadaa year ago

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Listener feedback highlights value of hands-on demos and event coverage, with some critiques of sponsorship.
Mixed opinions on content balance between enterprise tooling and hobbyist topics.
Analysts can leverage guest and sponsor appeal, though tone shifts may alienate some listeners.
Community-driven format with practical Linux/open-source discussions is a strong draw for engineers.
Long-time fans appreciate independent, community-led production and open-source focus.

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#142
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#113
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#140
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#93
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#217
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#59
Brazil/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

665: Patch Me If You Can
Q: Is there anything new in this LTS release besides Rust core utilities and CUDA integration?
Jon explains that the LTS focuses on stability with some notable inclusions like Ruckham and CUDA, Rust-based core utilities, and Rust Sudo, while other core utilities continue to be maintained; the emphasis is on long-term resilience and broad user base impact rather than introducing entirely new, untested changes.
657: Slop to Slap
Q: What is the current state of the Nix Foundation's runway funding and sustainability?
Ron discusses the need to secure two years of runway to sustain NixOS infrastructure, noting current donations are not yet sufficient and highlighting ongoing sponsorships and strategic efforts to improve financial stability.
658: Automated Love Crunch
Q: What's the next logical step after getting the ESP32 and MCP working with OpenCode?
The next step is to finalize the UART protocol translation into a stable Home Assistant integration, enabling persistent data access, reliable control, and ongoing firmware updates via ESPHome and related tooling.
658: Automated Love Crunch
Q: Where do you plan to finish or base the ESP/Home Assistant integration?
They plan to base the integration around ESPHome and a takeover into the ESPHome dashboard so the device can be controlled and monitored from Home Assistant, with inputs and sensors showing up as part of the standard automations.
655: Speeding Up Mistakes
Q: Where is the gap now for regular enterprise adoption?
The friction is socio-technical, not just technical, and many companies rely on one champion for their Nix experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LINUX Unplugged

What is LINUX Unplugged about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, community-driven tech show focused on Linux, open source, and related tooling. Episodes cover enterprise Linux developments, open-source governance, and practical how-tos—from kernel changes and AI in the Linux stack to tooling like Nix, Nebula, and KDE Linux. The hosts often mix hands-on demos, event reporting from Planet Nix/SCaLE, and candid banter, making the show both technically deep and approachable for practitioners. A notable through-line is balancing open-source ideals with enterprise realities, vendor dynamics, and community governance, which keeps discussions timely and actionable for engineers, admins, and decision-makers evaluating Linux-first strategies. Audiences likely value practical perspectives, community invol... more

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1. Late Night Linux
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2. Bearded Tech
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4. Jon Seager
5. Jeremy Saller
6. Matthew Miller
7. Jef Spaleta
8. Aashesh Badani

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