647: Plausibly Postulated Prophecies

In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent, with Drew as referee, review their 2025 predictions, make bold predictions for 2026, and discuss LinuxFest Northwest 2026. They also share updates on Brent's van and the Pacific Northwest flooding. The hosts discuss RISC-V, Ubuntu Core Desktop, and PewDiePie's influence on Linux. They evaluate their past predictions, with Brent scoring 1.5 points, Chris at 2 points, and Wes at 1 point. The team then dives into their 2026 predictions, covering topics like AI in distros, YouTuber distros, NVIDIA's consumer market exit, Kubernetes vulnerabilities, and Linux's Steam hardware survey usage. The episode wraps up with sponsors, listener boosts, and picks.