LINUX Unplugged

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An open show powered by community LINUX Unplugged takes the best attributes of open collaboration and turns it into a weekly show about Linux.

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LINUX Unplugged episodes:

04.14.2024
558: Top 5 Essential Apps
We asked, and you answered: Your top 5 Linux app essentials and post-install rituals. Plus, some news to better cope with "extreme file-system damage." Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default -...
04.08.2024
557: Crouching kexec, Hidden Linux
We're building a completely hidden Linux OS inside an existing system—with no trace left behind. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide...
04.01.2024
556: The xz Backdoor Exposed
We're breaking down the attack: how it works, how it was hidden, and why time was running out for the attacker. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free...
03.25.2024
555: Glide like a Goose, Honk like a Moose
We test the Linux-first, all-AMD Sirius 16 laptop, discuss the new Hyprland release, and share a few stories from our recent trip. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it...
03.18.2024
554: SCaLEing Nix
We're on the ground live at NixCon and SCaLE. We catch up with old friends, and discover how Nix is devouring the Linux world one function at a time. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private...
03.11.2024
553: Portably Predictable Productivity
We each bring surprise topics, a mix of hardware and software, as we prepare to hit the road for NixCon and SCaLE. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it...
03.04.2024
552: Plasma's Perfect Play
Plasma 6 is out, and we've been giving it a go. What's new, our thoughts, and the lessons other desktops should learn. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it...
02.26.2024
551: AI Under Your Control
Corporate AI is a hot mess, but open-source alternatives can be open-ended chaos. We’ll test some of the best ways to get local AI tools under your control. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and...
02.19.2024
550: Ready Player Linux
Chris spends the week in a VR desktop, revealing the glitches, gains, and VR's open-source future. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide:...
02.12.2024
549: Will it Nixcloud?
Deploying Nextcloud the Nix way promises a paradise of reproducibility and simplicity. But is it just a painful trek through configuration hell? We built the dream Nextcloud using Nix and faced reality. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is...
02.05.2024
548: Uncomfortable Linux Truths
Some uncomfortable truths about using Linux, and then we introduce a new segment: Will it Nix? Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Warp...
01.28.2024
547: Behind the Shelves
Data-hoard with purpose and manage your audiobooks and podcasts with one application, plus the lone Linux box that remains on Mars. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free...
01.22.2024
546: What You’re Missing about NixOS
Trying NixOS can be fraught with complexity, half-completed guides, and boring videos. Even if you never plan to switch to NixOS, we invite you to come along for a hype-free ride that digs into one of the most rapidly developing...
01.15.2024
545: 3,062 Days Later
Kent Overstreet, the creator of bcachefs, helps us understand where his new filesystem fits, what it's like to upstream a new filesystem, and how they've solved the RAID write hole. Special Guest: Kent Overstreet. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable...
01.08.2024
544: Half the Bits, Double the Pain
This challenge gets ugly as we slowly realize we've just become zombie slayers. We load Linux on three barely alive systems, and it takes a turn we didn't expect. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private...
12.31.2023
543: Profoundly Prophetic Prognostications
We make our big Linux predictions for 2024, but first, we score how we did for 2023. Special Guest: Michael Tunnell. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free...
12.24.2023
542: 2023 Tuxies
It’s the fourth annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, and desktops of 2023. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to...
12.17.2023
541: Out with a Bang
The stories that kept us talking all year, and are only getting hotter! Plus the big flops we're still sore about. Special Guest: Kenji Berthold. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default -...
12.11.2023
540: Uncensored AI on Linux
We test two popular methods to run local language models on your Linux box. Then, we push the limits to see which language models will toe the line and which won't. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that...
12.04.2023
539: Rollback Required
This week, our embarrassment is your entertainment. Then, we check the age and health of all our disks with one app. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free...
11.27.2023
538: Surprisingly Smooth Transition
PipeWire hits 1.0, and Wim Taymans joins us to reflect on the smooth success of PipeWire. Plus the details on the first NixCon North America, and more. Special Guests: Wim Taymans and Zach Mitchell. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable...
11.19.2023
537: This Makes Us Unemployable
Can we save an old Arch install? We'll attempt a live rescue, then get into our tips for keeping your old Linux install running great. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default...
11.13.2023
536: Plasma Power-Ups
The problem with GNOME's great news, plus our first look at Plasma 6. Then, the surprising place NixOS is getting adopted. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free...
11.10.2023
535: Hit the Turbo
A special guest joins us, and we each give Fedora 39 a try. What’s new, what we liked, and what didn’t make the cut! Special Guest: Drew DeVore. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and...
10.30.2023
534: We Nixed Proxmox
We did Proxmox dirty last week, so we try to explain our thinking. But first, a few things have gone down that you should know about. Sponsored By:Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they...
10.23.2023
533: LinuxFest North Jeff
We try and pull off one too many projects, but you can't argue with the results. We report on our week of rebuilds and rescues and having a blast at LinuxFest Northwest. Special Guest: Frank Karlitschek. Sponsored By:Linode Cloud Hosting:...
10.16.2023
532: We Like Snaps Now
Has Canonical finally nailed snaps? Why it looks like Ubuntu has turned a new corner; our thoughts on the latest release. Plus, a special guest and more. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure...
10.09.2023
531: The Windows Challenge
We ran Windows for the week with three seemingly simple objectives. How we did, our take on what's gotten a lot better about Windows, and what still needs some work. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is...
10.02.2023
530: Leave the Pi in the Oven
Why the Raspberry Pi 5 doesn't meet our expectations, and the x86 boxes you should consider instead. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100...
09.25.2023
529: Changing the Game
Even if you don't game, the data is in, and the impact of the Steam Deck on Linux is massive. We'll go into details and then share our long-term review of the Deck. Special Guests: Alex Kretzschmar and Listener Jeff....
09.18.2023
528: Where's Your Data?
Today's theme is data sovereignty, and we'll check in with two crucial projects that are giving you more options. Special Guest: Noah Chelliah. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get...
09.11.2023
527: Framing Brent
Brent's new Framework laptop has been torn apart and put back together again. We'll find out if it's up to his standards. Plus, we're kicking off a new build. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private...
09.04.2023
526: Canonical Wins by Default
While chaos is brewing in SUSE and Red Hat land, Canonical stays the course and doubles down on the Linux desktop. Plus, our thoughts on the kernel team GPL-blocking NVIDIA. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is...
08.28.2023
525: Beating Apple to the Sauce
We daily drive Asahi Linux on a MacBook, chat about how the team beat Apple to a major GPU milestone, and an easy way to self-host open-source ChatGPT alternatives. Special Guest: Neal Gompa. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking...
08.21.2023
524: How Our Server Got It's Groove Back
Can we build an indestructible server that stands up to the test of giving out root login to the Internet? Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on...
08.13.2023
523: Ride the Rhino
We're trying out Rhino Linux—a unique take on rolling Ubuntu with AUR-like powers and other surprises. Sponsored By:Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn’t trusted and secure, it...
08.07.2023
522: Practical Privacy
Why Linux reigns for privacy; our recommendations for secure tools from chat to DNS. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Linode Cloud Hosting:...
07.31.2023
521: Rethinking GNOME
Two important news stories, plus our thoughts on GNOME’s new windowing proposal and the Framework 16. Sponsored By:Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your...
07.24.2023
520: To Infinity and Berlin
Do they build them better in Germany? We try out the next-generation InfinityBook Pro 14 and dig into TUXEDO OS. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on...
07.17.2023
519: The Clone Grift Wars
Have Oracle and SUSE lost their minds? Plus, we dig into Fedora's proposal to add telemetry collection to Workstation. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up...
07.10.2023
518: Race To Immutability
Can Ubuntu make a great immutable desktop? We're trying the brand-new "Everything is a Snap" Ubuntu Core Desktop. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to...
07.03.2023
517: Caught Red-Hatted
Just about every take on the Red Hat news seems to have missed the mark. Special Guest: Carl George. Sponsored By:Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive...
06.26.2023
516: The Fixer-Upper
Chris tears into two old PCs, and builds a surprisingly powerful multi-monitor Wayland workstation. Plus, Wes has a new device, and Brent wants answers. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get...
06.18.2023
515: Ham Sandwich
Is Ham Radio a natural hobby for Linux users? An old friend joins us to explain where the two overlap. Special Guest: Noah Chelliah. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default -...
06.12.2023
514: Connection Established
We get the inside scoop on SouthEast LinuxFest, and share a few stories from the early days of the Linux community. Special Guest: Noah Chelliah. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default...
06.05.2023
513: There Is No Distro
We attempt to swap Linux distributions live on our production server, to prove that new tooling makes the Linux distro model obsolete. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it...
05.29.2023
512: The Sound of Rust
We take a "Rust-only tools" challenge for a week and admit what worked, and what sucked. Plus, a surprise guest. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on...
05.22.2023
511: Accepting the Future
How we found peace with the Linux community’s perpetual debates; and our tricks for finding the signal from the noise. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on...
05.14.2023
510: Thinking in Decades
The push for free software takes years, maybe even generations. Brent gets the inside story from the Free Software Foundation Europe. Special Guest: Matthias Kirschner. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default...
05.08.2023
509: The Next Gen Desktop
The first new desktop environment in a while that has caught our attention, and it promises to unlock the full power of cutting-edge Linux. Why we think every desktop will copy ideas from Hyprland soon. Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable...

What's LINUX Unplugged about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LINUX Unplugged episodes:

558: Top 5 Essential Apps

557: Crouching kexec, Hidden Linux

556: The xz Backdoor Exposed

555: Glide like a Goose, Honk like a Moose

554: SCaLEing Nix

553: Portably Predictable Productivity

552: Plasma's Perfect Play

551: AI Under Your Control

550: Ready Player Linux

549: Will it Nixcloud?

548: Uncomfortable Linux Truths

547: Behind the Shelves

546: What You’re Missing about NixOS

545: 3,062 Days Later

544: Half the Bits, Double the Pain

543: Profoundly Prophetic Prognostications

542: 2023 Tuxies

541: Out with a Bang

540: Uncensored AI on Linux

539: Rollback Required

538: Surprisingly Smooth Transition

537: This Makes Us Unemployable

536: Plasma Power-Ups

535: Hit the Turbo

534: We Nixed Proxmox

533: LinuxFest North Jeff

532: We Like Snaps Now

531: The Windows Challenge

530: Leave the Pi in the Oven

529: Changing the Game

528: Where's Your Data?

527: Framing Brent

526: Canonical Wins by Default

525: Beating Apple to the Sauce

524: How Our Server Got It's Groove Back

523: Ride the Rhino

522: Practical Privacy

521: Rethinking GNOME

520: To Infinity and Berlin

519: The Clone Grift Wars

518: Race To Immutability

517: Caught Red-Hatted

516: The Fixer-Upper

515: Ham Sandwich

514: Connection Established

513: There Is No Distro

512: The Sound of Rust

511: Accepting the Future

510: Thinking in Decades

509: The Next Gen Desktop