Destination Linux

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October 05 486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities
In Destination Linux Episode 486, Jill hosts an extended and heartfelt conversation with Monica Ayhens‑Madon, one of the most passionate open‑source community advocates in the Linux world. Monica shares her journey from Canonical’s Community Team to Ubuntu MATE, her time on the Ubuntu Community Council, and her current role helping shape the future of Thunderbird.
We dive into the upcoming Thundermail web client, Thunderbird’s modernization efforts, community building, privacy, security, and the philosophy behind empowering users through open‑source tools. Ryan discusses data portability and rclone, Zeb brings his signature wit, and Jill leads the conversation with warmth and enthusiasm.
This episode ran long - in the best way - because the conversation with Monica was simply too good to cut short.
TimeStamps
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:02:44 Patron Hangout Stories
00:06:58 Community Feedback
00:17:00 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:18:27 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:19:40 Monica’s Linux Journey
00:33:22 Building An Open Source Community
00:39:13 Working on Ubuntu MATE
00:54:44 Thunderbird’s New Chapter
01:00:37 Introducing Thundermail
01:18:48 Privacy, Encryption, and Defaults
01:27:18 Future Plans and Outreach
01:29:16 Jill's Treasure Hunt: Monica
01:46:25 Closing Thoughts
About The Show
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long‑time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in‑depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.
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1 hr 49 min
September 28 485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News
In Destination Linux Episode 485, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb are joined by Craig from Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the latest Linux security trends. Craig shares insights from the upcoming Cold Incident Response Conference, including modern Linux malware tactics, IoT rootkit risks, fake kernel threads, UPX‑packed binaries, and new Golang C2 frameworks targeting non‑x86 platforms.
Jill highlights major updates in OpenRGB, including expanded support for GPUs, keyboards, motherboards, and more. Zeb covers Peppermint OS shifting from X.Org to XLibre, Ubuntu 26.10 unexpectedly adopting the Linux 7.3 kernel, and MX Linux’s forum being hit with a massive DDoS attack. Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security, and closing thoughts from the DL crew.
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:03:19 Community Feedback
00:15:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:18:21 Cold Incident Response Conference
00:24:07 Linux Malware Trends
00:35:09 IoT Rootkit Risks
00:40:08 OpenRGB Adds Support for New Hardware
00:53:19 Peppermint OS Moving to XLibre
00:56:38 Ubuntu 26.10 to use Linux 7.3 Kernel
01:00:22 MX Linux Forums Suffer DDoS Attack
01:06:33 Closing Thoughts
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long‑time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in‑depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.
Destination Linux website
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Buy Me a Coffee
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EFF x Destination Linux
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Special Guest: Craig Rowland.
1 hr 9 min
September 21 484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware
Máirín 'Mo' Duffy from Red Hat joins Jill, Ryan, and Zeb for a packed episode covering responsible AI, Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, Plex security warnings, accessibility breakthroughs, and one of the most open‑source wearables ever made. Plus community feedback, Session updates, and Sandfly Security.
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more!
Destination Linux website
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Become a Patron
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Buy Me a Coffee
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Merch
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EFF x Destination Linux
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Sandfly Security
https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:08 Community Feedback
00:12:39 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:14:36 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:15:52 AI Risks and Ten-Year Warnings
00:30:29 Open Source as a Safeguard
00:39:21 AI’s Real-World Benefits
00:48:19 Steam Frame Revealed
01:07:59 Plex Patch Problems
01:16:19 Sound You Can Feel
01:19:31 Closing Thoughts
Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS
1 hr 22 min
September 14 483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown
In Destination Linux Episode 483, the crew is finally back at full strength! Zeb returns from his mysterious off‑world illness, recharged and ready to bring his signature wisdom back to the show. Jill unleashes one of the most beloved segments in DL history — the Treasure Hunt — where you never know what surprise she’ll pull out, but it’s always awesome.
We also dive into a packed set of topics that feel straight out of a doomsday‑style thriller: companies deleting your data instead of providing it, Switzerland attempting to break free from Microsoft’s gravitational pull, and Comcast rolling out motion‑sensing routers with serious privacy implications. Plus community feedback on Discord alternatives, open‑source wins, and more.
Below are the timestamps for this episode:
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:02:00 Community Feedback
00:10:58 Open Source Donation Poll Results
00:17:48 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:20:53 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:25:56 Jill's Treasure Hunt: A Surprise Gift
00:51:50 Privacy Act Put to the Test
01:02:03 Switzerland Ditches Microsoft
01:07:39 Comcast's Motion-Sensing Routers
01:13:12 Closing Thoughts
About The Show:
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more!
Destination Linux website
https://deviantairwaves.com
Become a Patron
https://patreon.com/destinationlinux
Buy Me a Coffee
https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux
Merch
https://shop.deviantairwaves.com
EFF x Destination Linux
https://eff.org/destinationlinux
Sandfly Security
https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description
Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS
1 hr 15 min
September 07 482: Destination Linux 482: Rocco Returns & Red Hat’s Mike McGrath Sheds Light On Lightwell
In Destination Linux Episode 482, Jill leads a very special show featuring the long‑awaited return of Rocco, one of the original hosts who helped build Destination Linux from the ground up. It’s been years since he last joined us, and we’re thrilled to have him back.
We also welcome Red Hat VP Mike McGrath for an in‑depth conversation about Lightwell - a new approach to simplifying modern infrastructure, improving predictability, and supporting open source ecosystems at scale. Mike shares insights on AI’s rapid rise, open source economics, partnerships with industry heavyweights, and how Lightwell helps developers, sysadmins, and researchers in real‑world environments.
Along the way, we cover Session chat updates, website security improvements, and reflect on the origins of Destination Linux with Rocco. We wrap with a fun lightning round.
Below are the full timestamps for this episode:
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:22 Community Feedback
00:06:44 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:08:14 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:10:37 Session Chat and Website Security
00:16:23 Rocco and the Origins of Destination Linux
00:28:31 Meet Mike McGrath
00:32:28 AI’s Rapid Rise
00:41:00 Open Source Economics
00:47:47 Introducing Lightwell
00:49:55 Why Lightwell Exists
00:53:15 Predictable Security at Scale
00:56:59 Keeping It Simple for Developers
01:00:43 Real-World Security Scenarios
01:02:47 Palo Alto Networks Partnership
01:05:47 What Lightwell Does
01:09:58 Helping Researchers
01:12:40 Getting Started with Lightwell
01:13:45 Roadmap and New Ecosystems
01:17:19 The Lightning Round
01:21:57 Closing Thoughts
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.
Destination Linux website
https://deviantairwaves.com
Become a Patron
https://patreon.com/destinationlinux
Buy Me a Coffee
https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux
Merch
https://shop.deviantairwaves.com
EFF x Destination Linux
https://eff.org/destinationlinux
Sandfly Security
https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description
1 hr 25 min
August 31 481: Destination Linux 481: Black Hat AI Chaos, Linux Turns 35, Valve Turns 30, and Craig Rowland Returns
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 481. Ryan and Jill are joined by returning guest host Craig Rowland, founder and CEO of Sandfly Security, for a deep dive into the latest security, AI, and Linux news.
We explore the realities of surveillance, motion‑sensing routers with privacy tradeoffs, and Craig’s full breakdown of the chaos and hype coming out of Black Hat - including agentic AI, guardrails that don’t guard anything, and the growing divide between restricted AI and open‑weight models. Craig also covers the Cold Incident Response Conference, AI‑powered threat detection, and a Bitcoin RNG hack that proves why dice still matter.
Jill celebrates Linux’s 35th birthday and Valve’s 30th anniversary with a look back at the milestones that shaped open source, gaming, and the Linux desktop.
Below are the full timestamps for this episode.
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:02:04 Community Feedback
00:18:28 Destination Linux Session Server
00:22:24 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:24:16 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:25:45 Black Hat Agentic AI Hype
00:38:01 AI Guardrails Fall Short
00:52:13 Linux Turns 35
01:04:25 Valve Turns 30
01:16:00 Closing Thoughts
About the show:
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.
Destination Linux website
https://deviantairwaves.com
Become a Patron
https://patreon.com/destinationlinux
Buy Me a Coffee
https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux
Merch
https://shop.deviantairwaves.com
EFF x Destination Linux
https://eff.org/destinationlinux
Sandfly Security
https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=player-page
We're joined by Craig Rowland of Sandfly Security https://deviantairwaves.com/sandflysecurity
Special Guest: Craig Rowland.
1 hr 18 min
August 24 480: GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Explodes: What This Fight Means for Linux Privacy | DL480
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 480. Jill is back from the 60th Anniversary Star Trek Convention with stories from Las Vegas, and Ryan and Zeb join her for a full week of Linux news and discussion.
We celebrate Debian’s 33rd birthday, look at Discord’s newly increased upload limits, explore the lightweight MarkLite Markdown editor, and dive into one of Jill’s favorite new features in Linux Kernel 7.2: USB4STREAM, a retro‑cool way to transfer data directly between machines.
Ryan covers the growing conflict between GrapheneOS and Fairphone, examining what it means for privacy, repairability, and secure mobile devices.
Links From the Show
Sandfly Security – https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly

Destination Linux Patreon – https://patreon.com/destinationlinux

Destination Linux Store – https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/

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Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux
Linux Kernel USB4STREAM – https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-usb4stream-protocol/
Linux Kernel USB4STREAM – https://www.phoronix.com/news/USB4STREAM-In-Linux-7.2
Debian 33rd Birthday – https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-33-Birthday

Debian Announcement Archive – https://wiki.debian.org/DebianHistory?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Debian-announcement-1993.txt

Discord Upload Limit Update – https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/8/discord-doubles-free-upload-limit-to-20mb-and-unifies-size-checks/

MarkLite 1.1.0 Release – https://mikechilson.com/blog/MarkLite-1.1.0-Released

GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Discussion – https://nitter.net/GrapheneOS/status/2040887784253141142
GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Discussion – https://clubic.com/actualite-604786-murena-e-os-interview.html
GrapheneOS vs /e/OS Analysis – https://codeberg.org/divested-mobile/divestos-website/raw/commit/c7447de50bc8fadd20a30d4cbf1dcd8cf14805a0/static/misc/e.txt
Android Comparison – https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm
GrapheneOS Device Discussion – https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/24134-device
*Timestamps: *
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:23 Jill Goes to Vegas
00:23:54 Community Feedback
00:27:59 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:29:48 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:31:48 USB4STREAM Arrives
00:36:49 Debian Turns Thirty-Three
00:44:52 Discord Loosens Upload Limits
00:51:30 Lightweight Markdown Editing
00:56:31 GrapheneOS Versus Fairphone
01:12:18 Closing Thoughts
1 hr 14 min
August 17 479: Destination Linux 479: Surveillance Creep, OS Identity Lock‑In, and the Future of Linux Freedom
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 479. Jill is out this week at a Star Trek convention, but Ryan and Zeb are joined by Mathieu from Lutris for a deep dive into one of the most important topics in modern computing: the merging of physical surveillance and digital identity.
We examine how systems like Flock Safety cameras are forming a private nationwide tracking grid, how multiple industries are integrating this data, and how governments are pushing OS‑level identity verification that could fundamentally reshape how Linux systems operate. We break down how these systems work, how they’re already being abused, and why they conflict with open‑source values.
We also cover community feedback, kernel fixes, Calibre updates, SparkyLinux’s return to 32‑bit support, and Mathieu’s topic on the decline of LUGs and the future of Linux community education.
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00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:02:13 Community Feedback
00:20:20 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:21:53 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:22:53 Flock Cameras and Surveillance Creep
00:44:42 Linux 7.2-rc7 Fixes "Nasty" Race Condition
00:55:05 Calibre 9.13 Released
01:00:53 SparkyLinux Revives 32-Bit Support
01:06:08 Linux User Groups Fade Away
01:19:22 Packaging Software for Linux
01:34:27 Closing Thoughts
References From Show:
Linux Kernel Race Condition Fix – https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.2-rc7-UAF-PTDUMP
Calibre 9.13 Update – https://linuxiac.com/calibre-9-13-e-book-manager-arrives-with-a-batch-of-bug-fixes/
SparkyLinux 8.4 Release – https://linuxiac.com/sparkylinux-8-4-brings-back-32-bit-support-for-older-pcs/
Packaging Blog – https://getfresh.dev/docs/blog/packaging-for-linux/
Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS
1 hr 36 min
August 10 478: Destination Linux 478: The Arch AUR Attack, Jellyfin Shakeup, and Cinnamon’s Wayland Future
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 478. Jill, Ryan, and Zeb take a deep look at the ongoing Arch AUR attack that has compromised more than 400 packages, how the malware works, and what this means for Linux supply‑chain security. We also clarify new information about Microsoft’s tracking identifiers, examine the leadership changes inside Jellyfin, and explore Cinnamon’s upcoming full Wayland support in version 6.8.
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Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux
*Timestamps: *
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:23 Community Feedback
00:06:49 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:08:41 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:11:36 Arch AUR Attack Continues
00:34:44 Microsoft Tracking Clarified
00:43:42 Jellyfin Leadership Shakeup
00:56:56 Cinnamon Wayland Support Ready for 6.8
01:08:36 Closing Thoughts
1 hr 12 min
August 03 477: Destination Linux 477: Printing Chaos, Privacy Battles, and Quantum‑Safe Passwords
In Destination Linux 477, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb dive into printing freedom with Till Kamppeter of OpenPrinting, explore a quantum‑resistant password manager, break down major privacy news, and look at the latest shifts in Linux desktops. From anti‑consumer printer practices to GrapheneOS duress PINs, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping Linux and open‑source users today.
Destination Linux website
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Become a Patron
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EFF x Destination Linux
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00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:02:51 Community Feedback
00:14:15 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:15:50 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:17:31 Interview with Till Kamppeter of Open Printing
00:18:18 Printing's Biggest Anti-Consumer Practices
00:23:12 Recreating Office Space
00:26:30 Printers as Ink Cartridge Packaging
00:28:28 Printer Ownership vs. Subscription Models
00:33:02 Commercial Printing Growing as Consumer Printing Shrinks
00:34:00 Subscriptions Spreading to Other Electronics
00:35:39 Current Printer Driver Situation
00:41:52 Printer Recommendations
00:48:49 The Open Printer
00:57:38 Framework Should Build a Printer
01:05:11 Anthropic's Huge Copyright Settlement
01:11:42 The Windows Global Device Identifier
01:18:10 GrapheneOS Duress PIN
01:28:29 Closing Thoughts
1 hr 30 min

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