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.

Your Hosts

Brent Gervais

Chris Fisher

Wes Payne

Chris Is Done With Raspberry Pi | LINUX Unplugged 483

6 November 2022

We surprise each other with three different topics, and Chris has a big update on the ODROID H3+.

Legacy Gets the Boot | LINUX Unplugged 482

30 October 2022

Are the long-timers holding Linux back? Lennart Poettering argues we are and proposes a new Microsoft-blessed way to secure Linux.

Just a Prompt Away | LINUX Unplugged 481

23 October 2022

The Internet is going crazy with AI-generated media. What's the open-source story, and is Linux being left out?

Taming the Beast | LINUX Unplugged 480

16 October 2022

Linus Tech Tips blows it again, and we clean up. Plus, we push System76's updated Thelio Workstation to the breaking point.

Good Software, Bad Blood | LINUX Unplugged 479

9 October 2022

What the heck is going on? Fedora is dropping features, GNOME is getting Iced, and the mistake we'll never make again. We've got a lot to sort out.

The Best of Both Worlds | LINUX Unplugged 478

2 October 2022

We go hands-on at NASA's JPL and learn why Linux is the best OS for Earth and Mars.

The Feeling of Fast | LINUX Unplugged 477

25 September 2022

We finally give Brent his new laptop and get his reaction. Plus our best pick for replacing stock Android with something private.

Canary in the Photo Mine | LINUX Unplugged 476

18 September 2022

We've gone deep to find our perfect Google Photos replacement. This week we'll share our setup that we think works great, is easy to use, and is fully backed up.

Brent's Bug Battle | LINUX Unplugged 475

11 September 2022

Brent has been on a bug-finding marathon. We review what he's discovered and share some hard-learned lessons.

Linux's Malware Inevitability | LINUX Unplugged 474

4 September 2022

Can Linux do better? Apple is scrambling to build always-on malware protection into the next macOS as its market share grows. A precautionary tale for Linux users.

End of the Road | LINUX Unplugged 473

28 August 2022

We've reached the end of the road in our immutable Linux series, and an old friend stops by to give us the inside scoop on Endless OS.

5 Problems With NixOS | LINUX Unplugged 472

21 August 2022

The five most common problems when trying out an immutable Linux distro like NixOS. Plus, why one Linux dev says just target WINE.