
How did your favorite Linux distribution get its start? Join us and find out! Linux User Space is hosted by Leo and Dan, and every two weeks we deep dive into the history of Linux distributions and the things that matter to us. Episodes drop every other Monday.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyHistory | |||

In this one, we end up going deeper with the whole AI thing than we ever intended to. As it happens, news, our projects and tinkering and everything else just takes us down this path. We promise, though, it'll be worth it.
First up, Linus has gone f... more
In this episode we start out bantering about Gentoo and how it's not ebuilding/packaging Chromium anymore!
Then, in the meat of the show, we open with Firefox and its new 'facelift' which really just turns out to be a theme you can disable, a little... more
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We end up covering quite a range of topics. First up, a question. When you want to use Caddy from the distribution's repo, it can't really be Ubuntu because it's old and crusty. We talk through a few options, but want to hear fro... more
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• Ubuntu's Ups and Downs
• An KDE Linux Chat with Nate Graham
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1:37 Ubuntu's Ups and Downs
24:04 The Present and Future of KDE Linux (with Nate)
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Love the history episodes, and these guys are just really enjoyable to listen to. I started using Linux as my primary system, and love soaking up the knowledge. Thanks guys, keep it up!
Yeah I'm out. So sick of AI crap. I'll check back next time
I love the OS history episodes.
Solid info as usual. Loving the 1 month review time for distros, great change in format. Also have subbed to the recommended podcast from "housekeeping". Great work guys ?
Solid info as usual. Loving the 1 month review time for distros, great change in format. Also have subbed to the recommended podcast from "housekeeping". Great work guys 🤘
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Two hosts explore the historical roots of popular Linux distributions while digging into modern ecosystem shifts. Episodes Pivot around distro-origin stories, notable outages, security incidents, and debates over packaging formats, desktop environments, and hardware compatibility. A recurring thread is how different distros position themselves in a rapidly changing Linux world, from KDE and Wayland to AI tooling and software delivery models. The show also weaves in practical guidance on upgrading, roadmap clarity, and how to follow or contact the hosts, making it helpful for listeners who want both context and actionable insights for IT, development, and open-source advocacy.
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