Welcome aboard the System76 Transmission Log. The space station orbiting the Linux computer manufacturer, System76: home to handcrafted Open Source hardware and the makers of Pop!_OS.
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A podcast made by people who love running Linux.
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435: Vivaldi Rejects AI, COSMIC Desktop Update, & Glitch in the Matrix
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1:17:43video: 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-sour…
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434: Pebble Watch is Back! North Korea's Rootkit Malware! & Happy Birthday Linux!
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1:31:29video: https://youtu.be/TtyYWQczQMw In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore everything from nostalgic tech making a comeback to cutting-edge security threats. Join us as we dive into the revival of the Pebble smartwatch, Google’s latest Pixel devices and policies, Linux turning 34 with a surprising floppy disk update, and a deep dive into …
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433: Is Your Favorite Open Source Software Really Open Source?
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1:00:07video: https://youtu.be/PdyDXEbu56k This week on Destination Linux, we’re putting software to the test with a brand-new community tool at IsItReallyFOSS.com, a site that helps you find out if projects claiming to be open source live up to it. Then Jill takes us through the latest release of Fastfetch 2.49, the modern Neofetch alternative that’s qui…
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432: Debian 13 Arrives, Ubuntu LTS Hardware Updates, and Destination Android?!
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55:54video: https://youtu.be/iGK5c99EnuY This week on Destination Linux, we dive into big updates across the Linux world — from Google pushing Android toward a desktop-class OS, to Ubuntu’s latest point release packed with new hardware support, and the arrival of Debian 13 with thousands of improvements. Plus, we have software spotlight to help you kick…
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431: UK Privacy Laws, Open-Source E-Ink, and a Linux AI Assistant
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1:06:50video: https://youtu.be/gt_KZ9iN3ik This week on Destination Linux, we’re diving into the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act and what it means for privacy and encryption, checking out the new high-refresh, open-source Modos e-ink monitor, exploring Newelle — an AI assistant built for the GNOME desktop, and highlighting Gapless, the lightweight mu…
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430: Interview with John Overton of Kove, Software Defined Memory
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1:44:18video: https://youtu.be/viTzTFszR_Q In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview the founder of Kove, Dr. John Overton, about the journey from co-inventing distributed hash tables that powered the early cloud to his latest breakthrough Kove:SDM, a Software Defined Memory system that literally lets servers "download more RAM". Overton dives in…
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429: Open Source AI, End of Clear Linux, & the Security Scoop with Sandfly
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1:14:49video: https://youtu.be/abgTchtrH0k On this episode of Destination Linux, we are joined by security expert Craig Rowland returns for the “Sandfly Security Scoop,” explaining how the stealthy BPFdoor back‑door evades firewalls and sharing tips for DEF CON and Black Hat attendees. We also unpack listener feedback about phone‑addiction myths and mindf…
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428: Interview with Sherard Griffin of Red Hat
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1:17:12video: https://youtu.be/AQcthnOPHlA In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview Sherard Griffin, the Head of Engineering for OpenShift AI at Red Hat. Sherard joins us to reveal how his team is scaling machine-learning across hybrid clouds and containers. He breaks down the Open Data Hub reference architecture and shows how it and other Open …
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System76 Transmission Log Podcast: COSMIC, Linux Hardware and Teen Hack Club Excitement
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32:47System76 news and community updates with Alex and Emma will add some spice to your day! Discover the latest Linux hardware available from System76, community updates and listen to an interview with Hack Club Founder, Zach Latta! 01:15 System76 Factory Parade 02:57:26 New Meerkat Mini Linux PC 03:49:18 New Adder WS Laptop 05:56:04 Open Source Summit…
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427: Secure Off-Grid Chat, Lossless Scaling on Linux, & $37 Ploopy Knob
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59:50video: https://youtu.be/DrRtxFrl06o In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore a Bluetooth mesh chat app for doomsday scenarios, discussing its decentralized communication. We address community feedback on Wayland and X11 compatibility issues for NVIDIA users and introduce an open-source gaming project enhancing Linux performance with lossles…
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426: Linux Desktop hits 5%, Fairphone drops Gen 6, & Wayback might save your favorite X desktop
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59:03video: https://youtu.be/C1Z_e2W2i8g In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the Fairphone 6's modular design for sustainability and its role in addressing e-waste. We engage with listener feedback, notably Frank's story about essential tremors, highlighting the importance of tech accessibility. Our conversation also covers Wayback, a Wayla…
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425: Flathub Hits 3 Billion, Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi, Fedora 32-Bit Fallout
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1:03:19video: https://youtu.be/5xKRqsWp46M On this episode of Destination Linux, we celebrate Flathub’s stunning climb to 3 billion app downloads, explore how the new Kali Linux 2025.2 release can turn your Raspberry Pi into a powerhouse for ethical hacking, and unpack Fedora’s controversial proposal to drop 32-bit support in Fedora 44. All of this and mu…
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424: KDE Plasma 6.4 Powerups, Google's AOSP Pixel Pullback, Denmark Dumps MS Office
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1:01:47video: https://youtu.be/txJomfjAUqI In this episode of Destination Linux, we unpack Denmark’s push for digital sovereignty as it swaps Microsoft Office 365 for LibreOffice, question Google’s commitment to openness after Pixel-specific code goes missing from the latest Android 16 AOSP drop, and celebrate KDE Plasma 6.4’s slew of polish-packed upgrad…
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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, Open Source Summit, and a chat with Screenly
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30:26On this summer transmission, Alex and Emma hype new hardware and our presence at the Open Source Summit in Denver. We interview Viktor Petersson at Screenly, an open-source digital signage company. The discussion dives into Screenly’s focus on security, especially for enterprise environments, and emphasizes the need for strong hardware and software…
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423: Good-bye to X11 in Ubuntu (GNOME), Hello to /e/OS 3.0, and Apple tries to Contain Linux
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1:01:36video: https://youtu.be/72OZsGwPee0 In this episode of Destination Linux, Ryan, Michael, and Jill suit up as open-source superheroes to tackle the week’s biggest stories: Ubuntu 25.10’s bold move to drop GNOME on X11 for Wayland, Apple’s new containerization feature that sneaks Linux into macOS, and Murena’s privacy-focused /e/ OS 3.0 update. They …
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422: Rustification of Linux, Arch wants Sponsors, VirtualBox to the rescue & more
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1:03:35video: https://youtu.be/xf54vJrXB0o This week on Destination Linux, Captain Jill, Ryan, and Michael chart a course through the latest open-source headlines: VirtualBox 7.1.10 lands with fresh kernel and ARM love, Ubuntu plots a daring switch to a Rust-powered sudo-rs, and Arch Linux eyes transparent sponsorships (hey there, Valve!). Plus, a spirite…
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421: Valve making a Brain Chip - or is it Aperture Science IRL?
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1:04:29video: https://youtu.be/r8cL1L9ShYE Ready to ditch the controller? In this video we crack open Valve’s rumored brain-implant project—how it might beam your entire Steam library straight into your neurons, what problems it could solve (or create), and why it could be gaming’s biggest leap since VR. Hit play and decide if you’re brave enough to jack …
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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, COSMIC News and Enhancing AI with View.IO
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23:31On this month’s transmission, Emma and Alex share System76 news about the Linux Community at LFNW. Listen to an interview with View.io discussing how to securely use your internal data to build private AI-powered apps. Think rapid case research, risk assessment, enhanced patient care. Alex and Emma also talk about COSMIC DE and Linux laptops! 00:40…
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420: We Did It People! Open Source Lab Got The Funding!
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1:13:45video: https://youtu.be/23-FYQvEqZQ In this episode, we discuss community feedback about the challenges of anti-cheat systems regarding privacy and security. Then we talk about Anduin OS and Linux distros that look a lot like Windows. Plus, the implications of Redis' licensing shift back to open source. Jill updates us on the Open Source Lab’s succ…
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