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MP3 – mintCast

mintCast
Linux Mint
Docker
Linux
Ubuntu
Firefox
Nextcloud
Wayland
Linux Mint 22
Microsoft
Arch Linux
Network Attached Storage
Linux Mint 22.1
Distro Hopping
Privacy
Proxmox
Jellyfin
Linux Mint Backup Tool
Qualcomm
Plex
Apple

The podcast by the Linux Mint community for all users of Linux

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes300Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

First up in the news:

Firefox gets a big update; more great news from Reddit; PC sales suffer; and the Adobe Suite gets “Vibe Coded”.

Then in our Wanderings, Joe Tinkers, Bill prints with Brother, and Jim dips his toes.

We actually have a lot of Vi... more

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This week the hosts discussing recent developments in the Linux Mint community, with a primary focus on the concept and execution of “vibe coding.”

Key Highlights

• Linux Mint Naming Conventions: The hosts discuss reports suggesting a shift in nami... more

This episode of mintCast (Episode 493) features the team—Joe, Bill, Charles, and Jim—discussing various Linux-related news and personal tech projects.

Key Highlights from the Discussion:

• Linux Mint & XApp Updates : The team explores updates to th... more

First up in the news: Mint has a birthday. AI writes a third of all the websites. Desktop market share is all over the place. Someone is trying to switch the rest of us to AI

No security and privacy this episode, but we do have our “Wanderings.”

Li... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Pope
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Hosts

Charlie
Host with long-running involvement in Mint Cast/Mint Mint community; appears across multiple episodes.
Joe
Primary host with recurring participation and numerous appearances across episodes.
Bill
Co-host with broad episode presence, often driving discussions and technical debates.
Majid
Contributing co-host known for discussions and community insights.
Jim
Co-host or contributor with frequent participation; part of core cast.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great show

    I love how Mintcast is about all Linux and not just mint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cpatrick2008
    United States8 years ago
  • Good but too long

    Good to hear a podcast dedicated to the LinuxMint flavour. The podcast is very informative, but sometimes it does seem like they are just reading other people's articles(?). The podcasts are a bit too long too 1hr40+ ! But I'm subscribed as I like to hear about Linux and LinuxMint

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Agent_Dreama
    Australia10 years ago
  • Great Podcast about Linux

    I'm a real fan, this podcast covers all Linux distros, not just Linux Mint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT5309
    United States12 years ago
  • Great Linux Podcast

    Love the chemistry between the hosts and very informative on latest things in the Linux world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    volfanjnick
    United States13 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Audience notes the show's breadth beyond Mint to Linux in general, with emphasis on privacy and open-source values.
Overall, feedback highlights actionable content, community feel, and depth of technical discussion.
Some feel episodes are lengthy but value the depth and range of topics.
Listeners praise practical Linux guidance and hands-on tips for home-lab setups.
Positive reception of chemistry among hosts and their ability to cover a wide Linux/open-source range.
A few commenters mention desire for more guest diversity and shorter episode lengths.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

491 – PROXMOX, According To Joe
Q: Do you necessarily need to have Open Media Vault?
Open Media Vault serves as the Samba share hub for accessing drives, making TV shows, movies, audiobooks, and photos available to Jellyfin, Image, and other services, but it is not strictly required if you can implement Samba/NFS shares through other means.
459 – Travel Digital Hygene
Q: How do you know if your device is encrypted?
You can verify this by checking the device settings or searching for encryption information for your specific device model online.
434.5 – 3.2.1…Backup!!
Q: Do you have to do anything specific for the hiddens, like all the configs?
Hidden files are not included by default, but they are important for application configurations, so including them saves time when restoring applications.

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A tech-oriented show from a Linux-focused community that consistently covers Linux distributions, open-source tooling, privacy, and home-lab hardware. Episodes thread together distro news, software updates, and practical how-tos with a strong emphasis on tinkering, customization, and staying in control of digital infrastructure. Listeners likely value hands-on guidance for self-hosted tools, streaming local media, and privacy-conscious computing, often blending community-driven tips with real-world hardware and software experimentation. A notable identity is the collaborative, multi-host format that brings practical tutorials, lively discussions, and policy-and-ownership debates to a passionate, technically adept audience.

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