Martin Wimpress | Jupiter Broadcasting

SCaLEing Nix | LINUX Unplugged 554

17 March 2024

We're on the ground live at NixCon and SCaLE. We catch up with old friends, and discover how Nix is devouring the Linux world one function at a time.

I run NixOS BTW | LINUX Unplugged 455

24 April 2022

We've hit a bump in the road with the NixOS challenge, and share what it might not be great at. Plus, what we didn't cover in our Ubuntu 22.04 review.

Planet Incinerating Technology | LINUX Unplugged 441

16 January 2022

We make some last-minute changes to our server setup and catch up on a bunch of thought-provoking feedback.

Desktop Burnout | LINUX Unplugged 435

7 December 2021

This was not the year of the Linux Desktop. We’ve been slacking on the mailbag, so we go on a feedback frenzy and answer some hard questions about desktop Linux.

Endlessly Flat | LINUX Unplugged 434

30 November 2021

The Director of EndlessOS joins us to respond to recent Flatpak criticism.

Command Line Love | LINUX Unplugged 431

9 November 2021

Is the true path to mastering Linux fully embracing the command line? Why it's time to change our mindset about the terminal.

Life Changing Virtualization | LINUX Unplugged 427

12 October 2021

Wimpy stops by with a new tool that will change your virtualization game, and we share our thoughts on Ubuntu 21.10 and take the flavor challenge.

This Old Linux PC | LINUX Unplugged 426

5 October 2021

It's the worst time ever to upgrade or buy a new PC, so we cover our favorite tips for getting the most out of your current hardware. Then we pit a 2014 desktop against a 2021 laptop and find out if our old clunker can beat the Thinkpad.

Linus Tech Tips Linux Challenge: Our Reaction | Jupiter EXTRAS 76

5 October 2021

Our virtual LUG of experts had a lot to say about the Linus Tech Tips Switch to Linux challenge. We recap what is going on, how it could go wrong, and what we hope happens.

Own Your Mailbox | LINUX Unplugged 401

13 April 2021

Do as we say, not as we do. This week we're setting off to host our own email. We'll cover the basics, what's we're using, and why.

GNOME 40ified | LINUX Unplugged 391

2 February 2021

We try out GNOME 40 and its new workspace layout. Who we think this works well for, and who might want to avoid it.

The Best is Yet to Come | LINUX Unplugged 368

26 August 2020

It's a new day for Jupiter Broadcasting and the show, we share our big news.

Lenovo Loves Linux | LINUX Unplugged 351

28 April 2020

Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller joins us to discuss Lenovo shipping ThinkPads loaded with Fedora, and our review of the new 32 release.

Our Week with Windows | LINUX Unplugged 344

10 March 2020

We load up Windows 10 with WSL2, the new Terminal, and give it a go to see what it does better than Linux. Then we dive into the deep end and attend the first-ever WSLConf.

Shrimps have SSHells | LINUX Unplugged 342

25 February 2020

A radical new way to do SSH authentication, special guest Jeremy Stott joins us to discuss Zero Trust SSH.

Dell, elementary, Fedora, oh my! | LINUX Unplugged 326

5 November 2019

Dell expands their linux hardware lineup, why elementary OS's Flatpak support sets the bar, and we chat with Christian Schaller of Red Hat about Fedora 31 and what's around the corner.

Brunch with Brent: Martin Wimpress | Jupiter EXTRAS 29

4 November 2019

Brent sits down with Martin Wimpress, co-founder and project lead for Ubuntu MATE, Director of Ubuntu Desktop at Canonical, and co-host of Ubuntu Podcast.

It's Pronounced 19.10 | LINUX Unplugged 323

15 October 2019

We risk it all and try ZFS on root with Ubuntu 19.10, and share our first impressions and what improvements we can't live without.

Just Enough VPN | LINUX Unplugged 322

8 October 2019

We reveal our secrets for bridging networks with WireGuard and Linux-powered networking.

What Modern Linux Looks Like | LINUX Unplugged 312

30 July 2019

Manjaro takes significant steps to stand out, and the shared problem major distributions are trying to solve, and why it will shape the future of Linux.

32 Hours of Outrage | LINUX Unplugged 311

23 July 2019

Keynote presenter from Texas LinuxFest and established industry expert Thomas Cameron joins us to discuss the end of the distro wars, the future of Linux jobs, his personal take on IBM's acquisition of Red Hat, some really great Linux job tips, and much more.

Flipping FreeNAS for Fedora | LINUX Unplugged 306

18 June 2019

We attempt something you never should, we live flip our FreeNAS ZFS install to a Fedora server.

Losing My Religion | LINUX Unplugged 304

4 June 2019

Adopting a distro like it’s a religion is stupid. That’s one of many hard lessons we take away from Texas Linux Fest this week; we’ll share some of the best.

Release the Dingo | LINUX Unplugged 297

16 April 2019

Ubuntu's new release is here, and this one might be one of the most important in a while. But is it worth upgrading from an LTS? We review and debate just that.

Defining Desktop Linux | LINUX Unplugged 296

9 April 2019

The way we’ve been thinking about Desktop Linux is all wrong. We start by defining Desktop Linux, and where it might be going in the future.

Stay and Compile a While | LINUX Unplugged 295

2 April 2019

Is there really any advantage to building your software vs installing the package? We discuss when and why you might want to consider building it yourself.

Dirty Home Directories | LINUX Unplugged 291

5 March 2019

We reveal all and look at the mess that is our home directories. How we keep them clean, back them up, and organize our most important files.

Proper Pi Pedigree | LINUX Unplugged 290

26 February 2019

We head to the Raspberry Pi corner and pick the very best open source home automation system.

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Repo | LINUX Unplugged 288

12 February 2019

The hype around a new security flaw hits new levels. Fedora has a bunch of news, and we discover what's new in the latest Plasma release.

Clean up After Yourself | LINUX Unplugged 287

5 February 2019

Why FOSDEM might be the quintessential community event, and our thoughts after playing with Pi-Hole.

Ell is for Linux | LINUX Unplugged 286

29 January 2019

We're playing Robin Hood with the content, and a new member of our team joins to tell you all about it.

Shell in a Handbasket | LINUX Unplugged 278

4 December 2018

We chat with a developer who's gotten Linux running on iOS devices, do a deep dive into Clear Linux, and discuss Xubuntu ending 32bit support.

Skipping Fedora 31 | LINUX Unplugged 277

27 November 2018

Fedora might take a year off, to focus on it self. Project Lead and Council Chair Matthew Miller joins us to explain this major proposal.

Very Long Term Support | LINUX Unplugged 276

20 November 2018

Android and Ubuntu are working exceptionally hard to create longer support cycles. We’ll highlight the work that makes this possible, and what’s motivating these two different projects to strive for Very Long Term Support.

Year of the Relevant Desktop | LINUX Unplugged 275

13 November 2018

Christian F.K. Schaller from Red Hat joins us to discuss seamless Linux upgrades, replacing PulseAudio, some of the recent desktop Projects Red Hat’s been working on... And the value they get from them.

International Hat Machines | LINUX Unplugged 273

30 October 2018

We speculate about a future where IBM owns Red Hat, and review the latest Fedora 29 release that promises a new game changing feature.

Juno Jubilation | LINUX Unplugged 271

16 October 2018

elementary OS’ latest and greatest released today, and we talk with Dan and Cassidy from the project about their biggest release yet.

Stratis Pulls it All Together | LINUX Unplugged 270

9 October 2018

Red Hat developer Andy Grover joins us to discuss Stratis Storage, an alternative to ZFS on Linux and its recent milestone.

Elementary, My Dear Plasma | LINUX Unplugged 268

25 September 2018

We chat with Nate Graham who’s pushing to make Plasma the best desktop on the planet. We discuss his contributions to this effort, and others.

From Jupiter to Beyond | LINUX Unplugged 266

11 September 2018

We announce our big news, Jupiter Broadcasting is joining Linux Academy and what we have planned for the future is huge!

Proton, Electron for Games! | LINUX Unplugged 264

28 August 2018

Steam Play rocks the Linux world as it promises new levels of compatibility with AAA Windows games. But the story of how Valve is doing it might be just as fascinating.

Updates from the Source | LINUX Unplugged 263

21 August 2018

Docker controversy is brewing, but it's probably not what you think. We get around of community updates directly from the source, and why Debian an Intel are playing the game of he said, she said.

Tribes of Init | LINUX Unplugged 262

14 August 2018

The FreeBSD community shares the hard lessons learned from systemd, we play some great clips from a recent event.

Proprietary Action News | LINUX Unplugged 259

25 July 2018

Another potential desktop Linux app is scared away by an aggressive free software community, and we struggle to find the balance between our moral ideals, and getting work done.

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