439: Windows Wild 'n Out, Ubuntu Questing Quokka, Fedora Fights AI
video: https://youtu.be/Vq1lqxvmaWQ
This episode dives into a wild mix of major Linux and tech news — from Microsoft teasing a mysterious “big” Windows announcement (and our sarcastic predictions about it), to Ubuntu’s brand-new Questing Quokka release, to a refreshed Raspberry Pi OS that modernizes its entire desktop experience. We also unpack the heated community debate around Fedora’s new AI policy and what it means for open-source projects going forward.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:56 Community Feedback
00:07:17 Help for Michael & TuxDigital Gratitude
00:09:33 Sandfly Security
00:12:12 Guess What Microsoft is Doing
00:20:58 Canonical releases Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka
00:34:08 Raspberry Pi Trixie
00:44:23 Fedora’s AI Policy - A Project Divided
01:04:25 Software Spotlight: Lenspect
01:09:56 Support the Show
01:11:40 Outro
01:13:17 Post Show Special Guest: Wendy Hill.
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438: Jill's Treasure Hunt, Google vs F-Droid, Samsung Ads on Refrigerators
video: https://youtu.be/GWF9d5CDF9g
Sponsored by Sandfly Security: the revolutionary agentless platform designed for Linux. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly to experience security that's not just effective but gives you peace of mind. No agents. No downtime. Just cutting-edge protection.
In this episode of Destination Linux, the team dives into global privacy laws and how the UK’s proposed child protection and filtering systems could reshape the internet as we know it. Ryan breaks down Google’s latest developer decree that threatens the very existence of F-Droid and other open-source Android app stores, while Jill takes us on a nostalgic journey through her boxed Linux collection—from Red Hat 5 to Corel Linux and Mandrake 7.0. Nate wraps things up with a look at Samsung’s bizarre decision to push advertisements on $1,800 smart refrigerators. Privacy, history, and a little bit of corporate absurdity all collide in this week’s show.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:58 Update on Michael & The Two-Week Hiatus
00:05:12 Community Feedback: UK Privacy Laws & Router Control
00:23:09 Sponsor: Sandfly Security
00:25:30 Is Google Killing F-Droid? Android's Open Source Dilemma
00:43:18 Jill’s Treasure Hunt: Unboxing Classic Linux Distros
00:45:50 Red Hat 5.0 Hurricane: The Shift from UNIX to FOSS
00:53:29 Corel Linux OS: Industry Graphics and the Wine Breakthrough
01:07:29 Linux Mandrake 7.0: The Distro That Detected Your Sound Card
01:15:06 Treasure Hunt Wrap Up
01:15:35 Samsung's Ad-Riddled ,800 Refrigerator
01:40:44 Over Time
01:41:44 Support the Show
01:43:35 Outro
01:44:36 Post Show
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Community Feedback
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Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Is Google Killing F-Droid? Android's Open Source Dilemma
https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html (https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html)
Samsung's Ad-Riddled ,800 Refrigerator
https://fortune.com/2025/09/19/samsung-family-hub-refrigerators-advertisements/ (https://fortune.com/2025/09/19/samsung-family-hub-refrigerators-advertisements/)
Support the Show
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https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/) Special Guests: Nathan Wolf and Wendy Hill.
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437: NVIDIA & Intel's AI Alliance, Steam Malware, and Linux CUDA
video: https://youtu.be/ER1bsag069s
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In this episode we cover some of the biggest updates across Steam, Valve, Ubuntu, Canonical, NVIDIA, Intel, and the wider Linux and gaming communities. From the world of PC gaming and cryptocurrency to developments in AI, CUDA, and GPU technology, we explore how these changes are shaping the future of security, performance, and open-source software.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:39 Update on Michael: Why He's Out (and When He'll Be Back)
00:05:31 Community Feedback: AI vs. Privacy—The Vivaldi Dilemma
00:21:18 Sandfly Security
00:23:48 Steam Malware Scam: How a Trojan Stole ,000 from a Fundraiser
00:37:29 Ubuntu & NVIDIA: Making CUDA Easy on Linux
00:46:50 Fusing the Titans: The Intel / NVIDIA Strategic Alliance
01:03:08 Software Pick: Scapy
01:05:44 Support the Show
01:10:15 Outro
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Steam Malware Scam: How a Trojan Stole $32,000 from a Fundraiser
https://www.pcmag.com/news/another-steam-game-infects-players-pcs-with-malware-steals-150k-in-crypto (https://www.pcmag.com/news/another-steam-game-infects-players-pcs-with-malware-steals-150k-in-crypto)
Ubuntu & NVIDIA: Making CUDA Easy on Linux
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/canonical-adds-nvidia-cuda-ubuntu-repos (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/canonical-adds-nvidia-cuda-ubuntu-repos)
Fusing the Titans: The Intel / NVIDIA Strategic Alliance
https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-and-intel-to-develop-ai-infrastructure-and-personal-computing-products (https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-and-intel-to-develop-ai-infrastructure-and-personal-computing-products)
Software Pick: Scapy
https://scapy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html (https://scapy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html)
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436: Exploring Design in Linux & Open Source with Máirín Duffy
video: https://youtu.be/EJZkJi8qF-M
In this episode of Destination Linux, we chat with Máirín Duffy from Red Hat about the essential role of user experience design in open source. She shares her journey into Linux, driven by early encounters with technology, and discusses her contributions to projects like Inkscape. We explore the integration of AI in enhancing user experience while maintaining user control, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in technology. Máirín also talks about her vision for encouraging participation in open source.
https://linuxgrrl.com/
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:59 Community Feedback
00:07:50 Sandfly Security
00:10:32 Máirín Duffy on Open Source, UX, and the Future of AI
00:12:03 The Origin Story: Linux, First Distro, and the Spark of UX
00:20:42 From Functional to Delightful: A UX Journey
00:39:58 Open Source Creative Tools
00:48:04 A Look at Máirín's Portfolio
00:52:12 A Look at an Evolving Landscape
01:07:27 A Legacy in Open Source and Beyond
01:10:02 Lightning Round
01:16:33 Support the Show
01:19:07 Outro
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435: Vivaldi Rejects AI, COSMIC Desktop Update, & Glitch in the Matrix
video: https://youtu.be/O0OFC34OxNE
On this episode of Destination Linux, we dive into the latest happenings in the Linux and open-source world, from Vivaldi challenging the AI wave to updates on the COSMIC desktop. We also share community feedback, explore alternatives to mainstream search engines, and revisit our own experiences with an open-source communication tool we wish was viable but sadly just isn't there yet. All of this and more on this episode of Destination Linux.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:31 Community Feedback
00:10:35 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security
00:13:29 Vivaldi Takes A Stand on AI
00:38:18 System76’s COSMIC Desktop Update
00:51:02 Element (Matrix) vs Discord
01:08:11 Mojeek Search Engine
01:12:35 Support the Show
01:15:09 Post Show
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