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August 20, 2023 Episode 42: LTT Drama and more
🔥 Join us as we dissect the gripping tale of Linuxs Media Group's controversy, ignited by a video from Gamer's Nexus. But wait, that's just the beginning!
🎮 Level up your gaming world with exclusive news: Valve's move of offering refurbished Steam Decks at unbeatable discounted rates! 💸 And that's not all – discover how ProtonDB's feature now lets you effortlessly filter between PC and the game-changing Steam Deck.
🖥️ Hold onto your seats as we unveil a home project update. It's all about crafting the ultimate Proxmox server build tailored for seamless video editing, complete with VGA passthrough wizardry. 🎬
Ready to be entertained, informed, and inspired? Hit that play button now and get hooked on the latest episode that's not just talk, but a rollercoaster ride through the hottest trends and tech! 🎉🔗
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Gamer’s Nexus and LTT conflict - https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23...
https://youtu.be/FGW3TPytTjc
https://youtu.be/X3byz3txpso
https://youtu.be/0cTpTMl8kFY
Valve selling refurb Steam Decks - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/s...
ProtonDB Now allows filtering between PC and Steam Deck - https://www.protondb.com/explore
Discord.io out of business after data breach - https://discord.io/
LVM vs ZFS - https://history-computer.com/lvm-vs-zfs/
Proxmox helper scripts - https://tteck.github.io/Proxmox/
Send us an email at [email protected]
Join us on Discord. https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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1 hr 12 min
August 15, 2023 Episode 41: Trackball vs. Mouse Showdown
The show kicks off with an unexpected twist - a quick diversion into the world of Magic: The Gathering and The One Ring. Who said geeks can't have diverse interests?
/ Trackball Mania: It's time to take sides! Join the banter as our hosts engage in a friendly, yet passionate, discussion about the advantages of trackball mice versus the traditional mouse setup. Who will emerge victorious in this duel of pointing devices?
/ Red Hat Comment: A candid exploration of Red Hat's role in the Linux ecosystem sparks insightful conversations about its impact and the evolution of open-source collaborations.
/ Linux Mint Unleashed: Brace yourselves for some strong opinions as the hosts delve into the captivating world of Linux Mint. Controversies, improvements, and the Mint experience - it's all on the table!
/ Asahi Linux: Discover the latest updates in the tech realm as the hosts unravel the exciting journey of Asahi Linux, shedding light on its implications for the broader Linux community.
/ Steam Linux Usage Soars: With statistics in hand, the hosts discuss the recent surge in Steam Linux usage. Is this a sign of Linux gaming's rise or merely a blip on the radar?
/ Glorious Eggroll Steam Deck: The spotlight is on the highly anticipated Glorious Eggroll Steam Deck. Will this portable gaming marvel redefine the Linux gaming landscape? Tune in to find out!
/ Home Lab and Proxmox: Get a glimpse into the hosts' tech sanctuaries as they share their adventures in home labs and their experiences with Proxmox virtualization.
/ Starfield Speculation: Prepare for an interstellar adventure as the hosts delve into a comprehensive review of Starfield, Bethesda's latest space-faring RPG. Does it live up to the hype?
/ Baldur's Gate 3 Under the Microscope: Join us as we journey to the realms of Dungeons & Dragons with an in-depth review of Baldur's Gate 3. Magic, dragons, and epic quests await!
/ Palia Preview: The episode wraps up with an exciting sneak peek into Palia, an upcoming game that's capturing the attention of the gaming community. Explore the possibilities and potential pitfalls of this intriguing title.
Timestamps
06:30:00 - MTG The One Ring sold to Post Malone
08:06:00 - Trackball Mania: It's time to take sides!
16:50:00 - Red Hat Comment
20:40:00 - Linux Mint Unleashed
31:40:00 - Asahi Linux
37:00:00 - Steam Linux Usage Soars
43:33:00 - Nobara Glorious Eggroll Steam Deck
50:40:00 - Home Lab and Proxmox
56:34:00 - Starfield Speculation
01:02:42 - Baldur's Gate 3 Under the Microscope
01:08:01 - Palia Preview
Don't miss out on this riveting episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, where Linux, gaming, and tech insights collide in an engaging and entertaining discussion. Tune in and join the conversation today!
Links from this episode
Linux Mint 21.3 - https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4554
Asahi Linux - https://asahilinux.org/2023/08/fedora-asahi-remix/
Steam linux usage - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/
Nobara Steam deck edition - https://twitter.com/GloriousEggroll/status/1676471754540339200
Send us an email at [email protected]
Join us on Discord. https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1 hr 15 min
June 25, 2023 Episode 40: Red Hat Closed Source Code
This episode we review the latest news on Red Hat source code, System 76 data breach, and a community lead project to AI voice Morrowind. We also discuss plans for a home lab/NAS build and review some interesting demos from the Steam Next Fest.
Red Hat links
https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/furthering-evolution-centos-stream
https://news.itsfoss.com/red-hat-restricts-source-code/
Voices of Vvardenfell
https://kezyma.github.io/?p=voicesofvvardenfell
Steam Next Fest
https://store.steampowered.com/app/363860/MythForce/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2107220/The_Legend_of_Capa_Negra/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1729740/Luto/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/Verne_The_Shape_of_Fantasy/
To The Moon
https://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/To_the_Moon/
Send us an email at [email protected]
Join us on Discord. https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1 hr 13 min
May 24, 2023 Episode 39: Fedora's Skeleton Village
Does Redhat still believe in the Fedora project, we question the 4% let go from the company in cutbacks // Somebody tell Elon he'd be a real internet cool guy if he opensourced Tesla software updates // RPG Maker Unity asset finally luanches with suspicious comments // Valve is still crushing with good will from the Linux gaming community // 'About that linux support..' - Roblox // The AI game concept gets a new skeleton village // Don't worry, my monitor is still flickering on and off on Linux
Links from episode
Fedora Program Manager let go from Redhat - https://funnelfiasco.com/blog/2023/05/12/inaction-bcotton/
Tesla lawsuits over software updates reducing battery capacity - https://www.reuters.com/legal/tesla-owners-sue-over-impact-software-update-ev-batteries-2023-05-12/
RPG Maker unite - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/gui/rpg-maker-unite-please-read-the-description-about-early-bird-bon-253689
ORK Framework for Unity - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/game-toolkits/rpg-editor-ork-framework-3-209685
Valve improves Big Picture Mode - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/05/valve-tries-to-improve-big-picture-mode-on-linux-for-nvidia-gpus/
Roblox back tracking - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/05/roblox-still-plan-to-make-it-work-with-wine-on-linux/
Contact Us
Discord - https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Send us an email at [email protected]
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1 hr 16 min
April 23, 2023 Episode 38: Planning a game with AI and struggling with the ARC A770
This episode was short prepped and spontaneous. It's been a little while since our last show and we've both had several life events holding us up from doing show prep. We didn't want to keep prolonging the recording of this episode so we decided to give it a shot recording with no prep.
The topic of AI in game development led me to ask Chat GPT to help me plan a fantasy survival horror game. The results were so good I may actually be making this game and after a suggestion from Discord, I may be making it in Godot 4.
Given my recent struggles running the ARC A770 on Linux Josh suggested I try Fedora 38. Ultimately, we're putting our faith in Linux 6.4...
1 hr 6 min
March 12, 2023 Episode 37: ARC A770 Graphics Card - What Linux Gamers Need to Know!
In this episode Josh and I both test out our new ARC A770 GPU, While it's not easily compatible with Linux just yet, this card has some exciting potential because of it's performance and cost.
We dive into what Wayland support for Wine means for Linux gamers, Flathub to support purchases and donations, Fungus computing power, and much more.
Contact Us
Discord - https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Send us an email at [email protected]
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
55 min
February 10, 2023 Episode 36: Gaming on Debian or LMDE
linuxgaming #Debian #pcgaming
This week we review some news items we missed in the last few weeks as well as come to our conclusion on the Debian challenge.
Topic Links
Geforce RTX 4070
https://www.techspot.com/review/2601-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-ti/
Ryzen 5800x3D vs ryzen 7600x
https://www.techspot.com/review/2592-ryzen-5800x3D-vs-ryzen-7600x/
New Arc drivers and price drop
https://hothardware.com/news/intel-arc-alchemist-big-driver-gains-new-arc-a750-price
Contact Us
Discord - https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Send us an email at [email protected]
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1 hr 6 min
January 19, 2023 Episode 35: Debian Cold Turkey
This episode we discuss the Mutalk, the new Proton, remembering Unity, Open Source Nvidia Vulkan driver, and would you believe Mozilla is changin the face of social media? We end the episode with our discussion of the first week of Debian, more to come.
News Items
The Mutalk - https://www.techspot.com/news/97242-someone-invented-voice-muting-vr-microphone-you-strap.html
Proton 7.0-6 - https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/wiki/Changelog
Improvements to Dolphin make emulation on Steam Deck even better - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/01/gamecube-and-wii-emulator-dolphin-got-a-big-speed-boost-for-steam-deck/
Mozilla is pretty melodramatic about starting a mastadon - https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/mozilla-launch-fediverse-instance-social-media-alternative/
Unity 7.7 and UnityX 7.7 - https://unityd.org/unityx-7-7-testing/
Open Source Nvidia Vulkan driver making progress - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/01/the-open-source-nvidia-vulkan-driver-nvk-begins-to-run-games/
Stadia Controller now has Bluetooth abilities! - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/01/bluetooth-support-for-the-stadia-controller-is-now-live/
Contact Us
Discord - https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Send us an email at [email protected]
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
56 min
January 09, 2023 Episode 34: HDR on Linux and Debian Challenge
This episode was a bit of a recap of 2022 and a discussion of what we want to see in 2023. We discuss the exciting potential for true HDR on Proton and we plan our debian challenge for the beginning of the year.
News Items
X11 is almost dead
HDR on Steam Deck
Red Hat hackfest for HDR
Contact Us
Discord - https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Send us an email at [email protected]
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1 hr 4 min
December 12, 2022 Episode 33: Two Linux Nerds Discuss The Game Awards
News Links
Adwaita for Steam - https://github.com/tkashkin/Adwaita-for-Steam
Linux Mint 21.1 Beta - https://blog.linuxmint.com
RDNA 3 is looking good compared in price - https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-rdna-3-gpu-leaked-benchmarks-disappoint-some-gamers
https://www.phoronix.com/review/rx7900xt-rx7900xtx-linux
Someone posted the EVGA prototype to ebay - https://www.techspot.com/news/96923-someone-tried-auctioning-off-evga-rtx-4090-prototype.html
Turns out it was EVGA - https://www.tomshardware.com/news/evga-auctions-unreleased-rtx-4090-gpu-for-charity-dollar6200-and-rising
The Game Awards
Announcements - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2022-everything-announced
Winners - https://www.pcgamer.com/the-game-awards-2022-results-all-the-winners/
!steamdeck and /claim - https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-deck-giveaway-hopefuls-hijack-game-awards-chat-by-spamming-linux-commands/
Guy sneaks on stage with Elden Ring to shout out Rabbi Clinton - https://kotaku.com/game-awards-2022-bill-clinton-orthodox-rabbi-elden-ring-1849873240
Contact Us
Discord - https://discord.gg/Nx6HgaAuZ3
Send us an email at [email protected]
Music from this episode
"Bit Quest" and "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1 hr 19 min

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