400: Celebrating 400 Episodes of DL with a Jill's Treasure Hunt, Gaming, Cybersecurity, and more
video: https://youtu.be/iZX7YFt66zs
This week we are LIVE! Celebrating our 400th episode. We have a lot of content planned for you but first, we just want to thank all of you for supporting us by watching, listening, however you do it. 400 episodes is because of you. The financial support because of our sponsors and Patrons is how we survived. We’re so glad you enjoy this show and hope to see you for 400 more. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:35 Community Feedback
00:08:48 Pizza Debates: Water, Pineapple, and Everything In-Between
00:15:09 Privacy-Friendly Streaming Options
00:18:22 Memes Born from DL
00:23:50 Sandfly Security
00:28:02 Jill’s Treasure Hunt Begins
00:29:18 E.T.’s Backstory and Jill’s Nostalgia
00:30:59 Unboxing Jill’s Treasure: Atari E.T. Cartridge
00:32:04 The Video Game Crash: Blame E.T.?
00:33:54 E.T.: Not the Worst Game Ever?
00:37:31 First Playthrough: E.T. Frustrations
00:40:34 Fatal Flaw: The Game’s Big Bug
00:44:23 To the Landfill: E.T.’s Infamous Fate
00:45:52 In the History Books: E.T.’s Legacy
00:48:14 Wrapping Up Jill’s Treasure Hunt
00:49:37 The Big Hack - Salt Typhoon
00:50:55 Off-Topic Fun in the Rabbit Hole
00:53:07 The Targets of Salt Typhoon
00:55:09 How the Hack Worked
00:56:46 What the Hackers Took
00:57:57 How Salt Typhoon Was Discovered
00:59:33 Lessons Learned from the Hack
01:01:43 The FBI’s Encryption ‘Solution’
01:05:59 Mozilla’s Rebrand: Michael’s Verdict
01:25:24 Can't Stop Talking
01:25:56 Gaming: Vessel of Hatred
01:31:45 Showcasing Geek Cred: Community Picks
01:33:48 Software Spotlight: Gear Lever
01:36:49 App Packages: Order of Priority
01:38:08 AppImage Sandbox
01:38:57 What is Sandboxing?
01:41:26 Scam Education: Holiday Safety Tips
01:47:44 Support the Show
01:49:13 Outro
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Privacy-Friendly Streaming Options
Apple TV = https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/ (https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/)
NVidia Shield = https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/ (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/)
Amazon Fire Stick = https://amzn.to/3DlBUfC (https://amzn.to/3DlBUfC)
Sandfly Security [ad]
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Jill’s Treasure Hunt
https://destinationlinux.net/jillstreasurehunt (https://destinationlinux.net/jillstreasurehunt)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T.theExtra-Terrestrial(videogame) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial_(video_game))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmrQkQsM9FU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmrQkQsM9FU)
The Big Hack - Salt Typhoon
https://hacked.com/chinese-salt-typhoon-hack-reveals-flaws-in-our-data-privacy/ (https://hacked.com/chinese-salt-typhoon-hack-reveals-flaws-in-our-data-privacy/)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/fbi-says-everyone-should-use-encryption-apps-for-their-calls-and-texts-after-china-hack-encryption-is-your-friend/ar-AA1vshO0?ocid=BingNewsVerp (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/fbi-says-everyone-should-use-encryption-apps-for-their-calls-and-texts-after-china-hack-encryption-is-your-friend/ar-AA1vshO0?ocid=BingNewsVerp)
Mozilla’s Rebrand: Michael’s Verdict
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/mozilla-brand-next-era-of-tech/ (https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/mozilla-brand-next-era-of-tech/)
Gaming: Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3043530/DiabloIVVesselofHatred/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3043530/Diablo_IV_Vessel_of_Hatred/)
https://www.protondb.com/app/2344520 (https://www.protondb.com/app/2344520)
Software Spotlight: Gear Lever
https://flathub.org/apps/it.mijorus.gearlever (https://flathub.org/apps/it.mijorus.gearlever)
https://mijorus.it/projects/gearlever/ (https://mijorus.it/projects/gearlever/)
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/07/gear-lever-appimage-app-for-gnome (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/07/gear-lever-appimage-app-for-gnome)
Support the Show
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1:50:35
399: Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2024
video: https://youtu.be/b6qr2JfBobQ
On this weeks episode we have a packed out show. You’re going to love it. The first topic ... making the case for why you should use Arch! Then we have our holiday gift guide for you and so much more. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. We are only 1 shows away from episode 400! We have big things in store for you. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
Forum Discussion Thread (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/399-holiday-tech-gift-guide-2024/6519)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Community Feedback
00:05:24 Michael’s Mute Button Moment
00:06:53 Looking Ahead to the Big 4-0-0
00:11:43 Arch Linux: Is It Time to Come Back
00:16:05 Arch Installer Gets an Upgrade
00:24:33 Steam Deck Showdown: Arch vs. Arch
00:31:09 Can Arch Linux be the Top Dog?
00:45:18 Exploring Arch-Based Distros
00:46:13 The Most Popular Distro Debate
00:47:46 Arch Battle Stations Assemble!
00:49:34 Geek Gift Guide: Must-Have Tech
00:51:02 Ryan’s First Tech Pick
00:54:25 Jill’s Top Tech Pick
01:01:30 Michael’s First Tech Pick
01:04:07 Ryan’s Second Tech Pick
01:06:21 Jill’s Budget Pick
01:07:59 Michael’s Tech Picks Keep Coming
01:10:22 Ryan’s Final Pick
01:12:22 Michael Wraps Up with More Tech
01:15:09 Free Picks for Everyone
01:16:16 Running Out of Time
01:16:59 Support the Show
01:21:59 Outro
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Looking Ahead to the Big 400
https://destinationlinux.net/live (https://destinationlinux.net/live)
https://tuxdigital.com/live (https://tuxdigital.com/live)
Arch Linux: Is It Time to Come Back
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/arch-linux-installer-now-slightly-less-masochistic/ar-AA1uZwtb?ocid=BingNewsVerp (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/arch-linux-installer-now-slightly-less-masochistic/ar-AA1uZwtb?ocid=BingNewsVerp)
https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-3-0-arch-linux-installer-is-here-with-revamped-interface (https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-3-0-arch-linux-installer-is-here-with-revamped-interface)
Tech Gift Guide
https://amzn.to/41a4qKU (https://amzn.to/41a4qKU)
https://amzn.to/3B675L0 (https://amzn.to/3B675L0)
https://amzn.to/3B675L0 (https://amzn.to/3B675L0)
https://shorturl.at/WSyOx (https://shorturl.at/WSyOx)
https://shorturl.at/uAwdt (https://shorturl.at/uAwdt)
https://a.co/d/hVGfiPR (https://a.co/d/hVGfiPR)
https://a.co/d/beZQC5p (https://a.co/d/beZQC5p)
https://amzn.to/3Vo7mA6 (https://amzn.to/3Vo7mA6)
https://amzn.to/3OFG2cD (https://amzn.to/3OFG2cD)
https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf (https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf)
https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf (https://amzn.to/3P0Gfrf)
https://amzn.to/3BfG3RC (https://amzn.to/3BfG3RC)
Support the Show
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1:25:46
398: Open Source Strikes Back Against Patent Trolls!
video: https://youtu.be/8Xw4zaVp14Y
On this weeks episode we’re going on a hunt to take out some trolls. No we’re not kidding, this is a call to arms and we need your help! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. We are only 2 shows away from episode 400! We have big things in store for you. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:46 Just a Reminder
00:02:28 Community Feedback
00:13:47 Microsoft Launches a Thin Clent
00:22:25 To Your Battle Stations
00:24:41 It’s time to hunt some trolls
00:38:25 Fedora 41 Released
00:43:52 Back to the Trolls
00:45:04 Contact Verification System Android
00:52:58 Gaming: Bioweaver
00:57:57 Tip: Splinux
01:00:25 Call to Action
01:01:00 Support the Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Microsoft Launches a Thin Clent
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-builds-a-349-mini-desktop-but-only-for-accessing-windows-in-the-cloud/ (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-builds-a-349-mini-desktop-but-only-for-accessing-windows-in-the-cloud/)
Your Battle Stations
https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/listener-battle-stations/6500 (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/listener-battle-stations/6500)
https://discord.com/channels/366022993882906624/1308945814911193160 (https://discord.com/channels/366022993882906624/1308945814911193160)
It’s time to hunt some trolls
https://www.zdnet.com/article/open-source-fights-back-we-wont-get-patent-trolled-again/ (https://www.zdnet.com/article/open-source-fights-back-we-wont-get-patent-trolled-again/)
https://www.cncf.io/heroes/ (https://www.cncf.io/heroes/)
Fedora 41 Released
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/ (https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/)
Contact Verification System Android
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-system-key-verifier-3499353/ (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-system-key-verifier-3499353/)
Gaming: Bioweaver
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3177970/Bioweaver/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3177970/Bioweaver/)
Tip: Splinux
https://github.com/Syntrait/splinux (https://github.com/Syntrait/splinux)
Support the Show
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1:04:44
397: AI will Hug Your Face plus Android Fake Call Hacks
video: https://youtu.be/JmKuqF6O5CE
On this weeks episode we're going to discuss open source robotics and what the future holds in store for us. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux!
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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Community Feedback
00:09:17 Ryan VS Jill
00:12:37 Pioneering Open AI Robotics
00:13:18 The Depressed Robots
00:14:46 Not Quite Autonomous
00:16:54 Nvidia and Hugging Face Partner On Open Robotics
00:21:32 Hugging Face History
00:29:55 Would you Own It?
00:45:26 Mobile News: Fake Call Bug Hack
00:53:39 Gaming: Zephon
00:58:04 Software Spotlight: Clapgrep
01:00:35 Big Spending on Tiny Figures
01:01:55 Tip of the Week: Razer product control
01:04:43 That's Lame, But Apple is Lamer
01:08:35 Support the Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Nvidia and Hugging Face Partner On Open Robotics
https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics (https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics)
https://huggingface.co/ (https://huggingface.co/)
Mobile News: Fake Call Bug Hack
https://www.androidpolice.com/weekend-poll-are-you-still-excited-about-annual-android-updates/ (https://www.androidpolice.com/weekend-poll-are-you-still-excited-about-annual-android-updates/)
Gaming: Zephon
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/)
Software Spotlight: Clapgrep
https://flathub.org/apps/de.leopoldluley.Clapgrep (https://flathub.org/apps/de.leopoldluley.Clapgrep)
Tip of the Week: Razer product control
https://flathub.org/apps/app.polychromatic.controller (https://flathub.org/apps/app.polychromatic.controller)
Support the Show
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1:10:51
396: Full Court WordPress on WP Engine
video: https://youtu.be/Sw-UVBD7GMw
On this week's episode, WordPress goes completely scorched-earth nuclear? Or are they just doing what's right? This is people's court, and you will decide. Or we all will decide, I guess. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things open source and Linux. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux.
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Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:57 Community Feedback
00:11:14 WordPress vs WP Engine Backstory
00:23:45 To the Point on the Drama
00:37:46 Ryan Shares Leadership Tips
00:39:46 Ethics And Nuance
00:54:19 Skip the Drama, Alternatives to WordPress
01:00:28 Sorry, We are Long Winded
01:01:41 Gaming: Goodboy Galaxy
01:04:32 Tip of the Week: OpenSnitch
01:07:42 Support the Show
01:09:32 Outro
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Michael's videon on the WordPress vs WP Engine Drama
https://youtu.be/wxkzOsVvk8k (https://youtu.be/wxkzOsVvk8k)
WordPress vs WP Engine Drama
https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine (https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine)
https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/spoon/ (https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/spoon/)
https://wordpressfoundation.org/trademark-policy/ (https://wordpressfoundation.org/trademark-policy/)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU (https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU)
https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Complaint-WP-Engine-v-Automattic-et-al-with-Exhibit.pdf (https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Complaint-WP-Engine-v-Automattic-et-al-with-Exhibit.pdf)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/legal-ping-pong-in-the-wordpress-world-continues-automattic-now-sends-wp-engine-a-cease-and-desist-letter-alleging-trademark-infringement/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/legal-ping-pong-in-the-wordpress-world-continues-automattic-now-sends-wp-engine-a-cease-and-desist-letter-alleging-trademark-infringement/)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/)
https://404media.co/automattic-buyout-offer-wordpress-matt-mullenweg/ (https://404media.co/automattic-buyout-offer-wordpress-matt-mullenweg/)
https://cio.com/article/3545272/things-get-nasty-in-lawsuit-between-wordpress-org-and-wp-engine.html (https://cio.com/article/3545272/things-get-nasty-in-lawsuit-between-wordpress-org-and-wp-engine.html)
https://searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-co-founder-automattic-sued-for-attempted-extortion/529109/ (https://searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-co-founder-automattic-sued-for-attempted-extortion/529109/)
https://slate.com/technology/2024/10/wordpress-wpengine-matt-mullenweg-drama-explained.html (https://slate.com/technology/2024/10/wordpress-wpengine-matt-mullenweg-drama-explained.html)
https://theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273448/wp-engine-injunction-matt-mullenweg-wordpress-resources (https://theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273448/wp-engine-injunction-matt-mullenweg-wordpress-resources)
https://theverge.com/2024/9/27/24256361/wordpress-wp-engine-drama-explained-matt-mullenweg (https://theverge.com/2024/9/27/24256361/wordpress-wp-engine-drama-explained-matt-mullenweg)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-kindness/id1697948947 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-kindness/id1697948947)
https://torment-nexus.mathewingram.com/is-matt-mullenweg-defending-wordpress-or-sabotaging-it/ (https://torment-nexus.mathewingram.com/is-matt-mullenweg-defending-wordpress-or-sabotaging-it/)
https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management (https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management)
Alternatives to WordPress
https://ghost.org/ (https://ghost.org/)
https://getgrav.org/ (https://getgrav.org/)
Gaming: Goodboy Galaxy
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705890/Goodboy_Galaxy/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705890/Goodboy_Galaxy/)
Tip of the Week: OpenSnitch
https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch?tab=readme-ov-file (https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch?tab=readme-ov-file)
Support the Show
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