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

Zen and the Art of Kernel Preempting | LINUX Unplugged 593

15 December 2024

A special guest joins us for the news, then we dive headfirst into our RT Linux kernel adventures—where speed seduced, but stability ghosted us.

Chris' Netboot Nonsense | LINUX Unplugged 592

8 December 2024

USB thumb drives are old and busted. No hard drive? No problem. Need a quick system rescue or work in another distro for the day? Easy.

KDE Goes Banana | LINUX Unplugged 591

1 December 2024

The KDE and GNOME projects are working on official Linux distributions, but do we need more distros? We dig into their special sauce. Plus: Wes' top DNS server pick, and it's not one we've heard before.

Self-Host Before You're Toast | LINUX Unplugged 590

24 November 2024

Two years ago, we took a small step toward digital privacy. Today, we're rethinking everything about our online lives, and we'll give you the tools to do the same.

6 Reasons to Love Linux 6.12 | LINUX Unplugged 589

17 November 2024

The Linux 6.12 kernel isn't just another update — it's a game-changer that deserves our full attention, from performance improvements to fascinating new features.

Clearing out the Tumbleweeds | LINUX Unplugged 588

10 November 2024

We go back in time to revisit our favorite classic SUSE release and then fix Brent's broken box the hard way.

Triple Fedora Taste-Test | LINUX Unplugged 587

3 November 2024

Fedora 41 is here! We break down the best new features, then branch out for a three-way spin showdown. Which flavor will come out on top?

Kexec with Determination | LINUX Unplugged 586

27 October 2024

We're hot-swapping our rigs to Fedora 41; then Graham Christensen gives us the inside scoop on a new Nix distribution, and Determinate Systems' big week!

Choosy Moms Choose Ubuntu | LINUX Unplugged 585

20 October 2024

Wes got Mom a new Linux laptop, and he lets her pick the distro. Plus, we take a look at the new Ubuntu 24.10, and why we think this release might be a good sign for the future.

Captain Meshtastic and the Solar Cowboy | LINUX Unplugged 584

13 October 2024

After building nodes, climbing roofs, swapping antennas, and even some war driving, it's time for our Meshtastic deep dive!

Nix on Easy Mode | LINUX Unplugged 583

6 October 2024

Wes gives his shell superpowers to solve a tricky problem. Then, we share an update on our favorite Google Photos alternative, including breaking changes and a great new way to run it.

On the CUPS of Disaster | LINUX Unplugged 582

29 September 2024

We explain the one-packet attack on CUPS and discuss its real-world implications. Plus, a Meshtastic update and more.