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.

<h4>TimeStamps</h4>

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

<h4>About The Show</h4>

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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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. 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

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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Become a Patron [<a href="https://patreon.com/destinationlinux" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/destinationlinux</a>] 
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486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities

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.

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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 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 Special Guest: Craig Rowland.

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.

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485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News

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!

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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

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 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 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

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!

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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

484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware

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!

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Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS

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

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!

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483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown

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.

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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

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.

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482: Destination Linux 482: Rocco Returns & Red Hat’s Mike McGrath Sheds Light On Lightwell

"Hello Linux Fans, Welcome to episode 3 of "Destination Linux"
Happy New Year to everyone and hopefully nobody was bad enough to get Windows 10 for Christmas

Top 3 Distros of 2016 in no particular order. Top Desktop for 2016, Linux News & More!

"Hello Linux Fans, Welcome to episode 3 of "Destination Linux" Happy New Year to everyone and hopefully nobody was bad enough to get Windows 10 for Christmas Top 3 Distros of 2016 in no particular order. Top Desktop for 2016, Linux News & More!

"Hello Linux Fans, Welcome to episode 3 of "Destination Linux"
Happy New Year to everyone and hopefully nobody was bad enough to get Windows 10 for Christmas

Top 3 Distros of 2016 in no particular order. Top Desktop for 2016, Linux News &amp; More!

Destination Linux Episode 3 - 12-31-16

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/?utmsource=destinationlinux&amp;utmmedium=podcast&amp;utmcampaign=podcast&amp;utmcontent=player-page

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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/?utmsource=destinationlinux&utmmedium=podcast&utmcampaign=podcast&utmcontent=player-page

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