- Listeners David and Stephan express a preference for maintaining the podcast in MP3 format and as an audio-only medium, noting that video is often unnecessary and less convenient for mobile listening.

- David also recommends Parabolic, an open-source tool for downloading web video or audio from sites like YouTube.

- Following a previous episode, a listener named Rob asks about the feasibility of double encryption, or encrypting an already encrypted file.

- Bill shares a personal update regarding his recent hearing loss and his journey to find hearing aids compatible with Linux. He discusses how Linux and Pipewire support devices using ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids) and Bluetooth LE.

- Bill highlights EasyEffects as a valuable Linux application that allows users to adjust audio channels specifically for hearing aids while using the operating system.

00:00 Going Linux #478 · Listener Feedback - plus hearing aids support on Linux

01:53 Bill and Larry have NOT distro hopped (yet)

02:17 Ubuntu MATE project status

05:18 David: MP3 or not and a software pick

06:34 Parabolic

07:57 Video 'podcast'

09:26 Dave Jackson's view of what makes a podcast

10:37 Stephan: Feedback on our audio and video

13:05 Rob: Comments on our encryption. Can you encrypt an encrypted file?

16:01 Open Source helps with hearing deficits

17:56 The open source and Linux link via Bluetooth audio

21:25 Frequencies are programmed into the hearing aid

22:57 Streaming audio to the hearing aids

24:13 No special software required

24:56 Using the EasyEffects app to make adjustments

30:11 Selective listening

31:21 Send in your hearing aid tips for Bill

33:16 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe