LINUX Unplugged

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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Brent Gervais

Chris Fisher

Wes Payne

Uncensored AI on Linux | LINUX Unplugged 540

10 December 2023

We test two popular methods to run local language models on your Linux box. Then, we push the limits to see which language models will toe the line and which won't.

Rollback Required | LINUX Unplugged 539

3 December 2023

This week, our embarrassment is your entertainment. Then, we check the age and health of all our disks with one app.

Surprisingly Smooth Transition | LINUX Unplugged 538

26 November 2023

PipeWire hits 1.0, and Wim Taymans joins us to reflect on the smooth success of PipeWire. Plus the details on the first NixCon North America, and more.

This Makes Us Unemployable | LINUX Unplugged 537

19 November 2023

Can we save an old Arch install? We'll attempt a live rescue, then get into our tips for keeping your old Linux install running great.

Plasma Power-Ups | LINUX Unplugged 536

12 November 2023

The problem with GNOME's great news, plus our first look at Plasma 6. Then, the surprising place NixOS is getting adopted.

Hit the Turbo | LINUX Unplugged 535

9 November 2023

A special guest joins us, and we each give Fedora 39 a try. What’s new, what we liked, and what didn’t make the cut!

We Nixed Proxmox | LINUX Unplugged 534

29 October 2023

We did Proxmox dirty last week, so we try to explain our thinking. But first, a few things have gone down that you should know about.

LinuxFest North Jeff | LINUX Unplugged 533

22 October 2023

We try and pull off one too many projects, but you can't argue with the results. We report on our week of rebuilds and rescues and having a blast at LinuxFest Northwest.

We Like Snaps Now | LINUX Unplugged 532

15 October 2023

Has Canonical finally nailed snaps? Why it looks like Ubuntu has turned a new corner; our thoughts on the latest release. Plus, a special guest and more.

The Windows Challenge | LINUX Unplugged 531

8 October 2023

We ran Windows for the week with three seemingly simple objectives. How we did, our take on what's gotten a lot better about Windows, and what still needs some work.

Leave the Pi in the Oven | LINUX Unplugged 530

1 October 2023

Why the Raspberry Pi 5 doesn't meet our expectations, and the x86 boxes you should consider instead.

Changing the Game | LINUX Unplugged 529

24 September 2023

Even if you don't game, the data is in, and the impact of the Steam Deck on Linux is massive. We'll go into details and then share our long-term review of the Deck.