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In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss the potential loss of BcacheFS in the Linux kernel due to personality conflicts, Ubuntu's new "dangerous" desktop image for developers, and Ubuntu 25.10 shipping with Linux 6.17. Chris shares his enthusiasm for the Home Assistant Connect ZWA2 Z-Wave ante...
In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss a range of topics, starting with Wes's experience at DEFCON and NixVegas, including the Nix community's impressive infrastructure setup and his impromptu role as a Nix ambassador. Chris shares his experiment of building a Linux desktop using AI text edit...
In episode 626 of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss a Btrfs file system corruption bug affecting recent Linux kernels and offer a rescue solution. Chris shares his experience setting up whole home audio using Music Assistant, integrating it with Home Assistant for enhanced control, and leveraging AirPlay f...
In this episode of the Linux Unplugged podcast, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss a proposal for Linux distributions to shift towards using Flathub for desktop apps, exploring the potential benefits and risks of such a move, including the impact on user experience and the role of Fedora in this changing landscape. They als...
In this episode of the Linux Unplugged podcast, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss various topics related to Linux and self-hosting. They begin by announcing a new sponsor, Defined Networking, and its Nebula product. The hosts then delve into their homelab setups, with Brent detailing his Home Assistant setup in his van and...
In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss the macro trend of immutable Linux distributions, highlighting projects like Universal Blue, Bluefin, and Bazzite, and how these distributions are shifting the desktop landscape by building on top of images and layers rather than forking projects. Chris ...
In episode 622 of this Linux-focused podcast, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss the emerging trend of developers, particularly those from Mac backgrounds, embracing Linux, specifically Arch Linux with the Hyprland desktop environment, as exemplified by DHH's Omarchy project. They explore why this "anti-Mac" approach appeal...
In this episode of the Linux Unplugged podcast, Chris, Wes, and Brent share clips from their "bootleg" version of the show, which includes unaired content and discussions. They delve into concerns about the GrapheneOS project and the increasing use of the Play Integrity API, its implications, and potential alternatives...
In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss building a custom tool using open hardware and open source software, specifically focusing on ESP32 projects for applications like RV automation and smart home systems. They delve into the basics of ESP32 devices, their integration with Home Assistant vi...
In this episode of the Linux Unplugged podcast, Chris, Wes, and Brent conclude their TUI Challenge, where they spent a week using only terminal-based user interfaces for everyday tasks. They discuss their experiences, frustrations, and surprising discoveries, including text editors like Helix, email clients like Aerc, ...
In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss terminal user interface (TUI) applications, kicking off a "TUI Challenge" where they commit to using terminal-based apps for various tasks throughout the week. They share their initial experiences, challenges in setting up their environments, and the app...
In this episode of Linux Unplugged, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss the upcoming Terminal User Interface (TUI) challenge, detailing the rules, point system, and how listeners can participate. They then dive into a risky live update of their production Nextcloud instance, celebrating a surprisingly smooth upgrade. The hos...
Chris, Wes, and Brent record from an Airbnb, discussing Red Hat Summit 2025. They cover Community Day's focus on AI and Red Hat's open-source initiatives, Brent's first impressions of the summit's scale, and keynotes from Red Hat's CEO, Matt Hicks, and CPO, Ashesh Badani, including the announcement of RHEL 10 and LLMD....
This episode explores the upcoming NixOS 2505 release, diving into its unique release management process and key features. The hosts interview Tristan Ross, the NixOS release manager, to understand the distribution's novel approach of using two release managers with term limits for mentorship and structured decision-ma...
This episode explores self-hosting alternatives to Google Maps location tracking, missed news, and an upcoming TUI challenge. The hosts share details of a self-hosted alternative to Google Maps Location Tracking, highlighting its privacy and control benefits, and discuss their experiences using it, noting its usefulnes...
This episode explores the Open Home Foundation and Home Assistant, detailing their mission, structure, and recent advancements, against the backdrop of Brent's van rescue project, which involves integrating Linux-powered automation. The hosts, Chris, Wes, and Brent, interview Paulus, the founder of Home Assistant and p...
This episode explores the experiences of the Linux Unplugged hosts at LinuxFest Northwest, blending personal anecdotes with discussions about Linux-related topics and sponsors. Against the backdrop of a busy first day filled with socializing and impromptu interviews, the hosts discuss the challenges and rewards of att...
This episode explores the latest releases of Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 25.04, focusing on their new features and improvements, particularly in ARM support and installer experiences. Against the backdrop of these releases, the hosts discuss the updated installers, with a preference expressed for Fedora's streamlined approach...
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