Linux & Open Source News

Mozilla blunders and then gets a new CEO, Ubuntu makes some moves


Listen Later

πŸ‘ Support the show here: πŸ‘

Patreon supporters get the daily Linux & Open Source audio show!

https://www.patreon.com/thelinuxexperiment

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thelinuxexp

https://liberapay.com/TheLinuxExperiment/

πŸ‘• Buy TLE Merch: πŸ‘•

https://the-linux-experiment.creator-spring.com/

πŸ“Ή Watch Linux videos: πŸ“Ή

https://www.youtube.com/thelinuxexperiment

πŸŽ™οΈ Leave your feedback here: πŸŽ™οΈ

https://podcast.thelinuxexp.com

00:00 Intro

01:34 Mozilla blunders with overpriced service

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mozilla-Monitor-Plus

04:51 Mozilla has a new CEO

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mozilla-New-CEO-2024

https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/a-new-chapter-for-mozilla-laura-chambers-expanded-role/

09:28 VS Code will support Ubuntu 18.04 again

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/vscode-recovery-update-for-ubuntu-18-04

11:47 Kubuntu 24.04 won’t use Plasma 6

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/kubuntu-24-04-wont-use-kde-plasma-6

14:30 Ubuntu moves Thunderbird to a snap

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/thunderbird-snap-in-ubuntu-24-04

16:41 Ubuntu Core Desktop looks interesting, but is delayed

https://www.phoronix.com/news/FOSDEM-2024-Snaps

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/ubuntu-core-desktop-delayed

20:44 elementary OS 8 is available in early access

https://blog.elementary.io/updates-for-february-2024/

22:44 Apple doubles down on malicious compliance

https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/08/apple_web_apps_eu/

26:14 Mastodon has a critical security flaw

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/mastodon-had-to-act-fast-to-patch-a-critical-security-flaw-that-could-have-let-hackers-hijack-user-accounts

27:52 Severe flaw in the Linux kernel & firmware

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/02/critical-vulnerability-affecting-most-linux-distros-allows-for-bootkits/

29:36 Mozilla attacks Microsoft for their dark patterns on Edge

https://www.techradar.com/computing/browsers/mozilla-blows-the-whistle-on-microsoft-over-the-edge-report-accuses-windows-11-maker-of-browser-bias-and-deceptive-tactics

32:52 Gaming: Wine + DXVK on Android, Manjaro handheld

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Cassia-Windows-Games-Android

https://linuxiac.com/orange-pi-neo-manjaro-handheld-gaming-consoles/

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/nonsteamlaunchers-for-steam-deck-expands-automatic-game-shortcuts-for-more-stores/

39:06 Outro

πŸ’» Get a Linux computer from our sponsor, TuxedoπŸ’»

https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en#

πŸ‘ Support the show here: πŸ‘

Patreon supporters get the daily Linux & Open Source audio show!

https://www.patreon.com/thelinuxexperiment

Or you can support me with a one time donation:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thelinuxexp

https://liberapay.com/TheLinuxExperiment/

πŸ‘• Buy TLE Merch: πŸ‘•

https://the-linux-experiment.creator-spring.com/

πŸ“Ή Watch Linux videos: πŸ“Ή

https://www.youtube.com/thelinuxexperiment

πŸŽ™οΈ Leave your feedback here: πŸŽ™οΈ

https://podcast.thelinuxexp.com

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Linux & Open Source NewsBy The Linux Experiment

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

21 ratings


More shows like Linux & Open Source News

View all
Security Now (Audio) by TWiT

Security Now (Audio)

1,988 Listeners

Windows Weekly (Audio) by TWiT

Windows Weekly (Audio)

878 Listeners

LINUX Unplugged by Jupiter Broadcasting

LINUX Unplugged

263 Listeners

AppleInsider Podcast by AppleInsider

AppleInsider Podcast

972 Listeners

Late Night Linux by The Late Night Linux Family

Late Night Linux

161 Listeners

Destination Linux by TuxDigital Network

Destination Linux

88 Listeners

Home Assistant Podcast by HK Media

Home Assistant Podcast

70 Listeners

The Linux Cast by The Linux Cast

The Linux Cast

36 Listeners

This Week in Linux by TuxDigital Network

This Week in Linux

36 Listeners

Self-Hosted by Jupiter Broadcasting

Self-Hosted

140 Listeners

Linux Out Loud by TuxDigital Network

Linux Out Loud

20 Listeners

2.5 Admins by The Late Night Linux Family

2.5 Admins

91 Listeners

TechLinked by Linus Media Group

TechLinked

137 Listeners

Linux After Dark by The Late Night Linux Family

Linux After Dark

29 Listeners

Linux Matters by Linux Matters

Linux Matters

21 Listeners