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The Untitled Linux Show covers the week's hottest Linux news for desktop, gaming, and even enterprise. ULS is the weekly update you don't want to miss, from the latest kernel development to the updates on your favorite apps! Each episode finishes with a killer command line tip from each host. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes ar ...
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ULS 225: Not A Memory Leak - Librephone, Ubo Pod, & Fastmail's Desktop App
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NordVPN Open Sources their Linux client, AMD and Intel are cooperating on what the next iteration of X86_64 will look like, and Fedora 43 is going to be a week late. Blender 5 and PipeWire 1.6 are each right around the corner and the Free Software Foundation has announced their Librephone initiative. For tips we have the FastMail desktop app, octop…
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ULS 224: No Poetry Was Harmed - Intel's Open Source, Qualcomm's Arduino, & Plasma's Perfect Release
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This week Ubuntu has released 25.10, and they broke Flatpak support. Qualcomm has purchased Arduino, and we're not sure that's a good thing. Plasma 6.5 is looking to be a great release, and System76 is already releasing Cosmic on a laptop, Beta and all. For tips we have the workaround to install Flatpaks on Ubuntu, printenv to print out all the env…
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ULS 223: Doing What Windows Never Could - Android Verification, The NVIDIA NDA, & Completely Crazy Rust
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Torvalds is ranting about Rust, Google slightly walks back their developer verification plans, and Alpine Linux is moving to a user-merged filesystem. Bcachefs releases DKMS packages, Red Hat has an NDA with Nvidia, and Curl gets a genuinely awesome AI-powered bug report. For tips we cover the Raspberry Pi imager built right into Pi firmware, Immic…
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ULS 222: That's On Me - Proposal for Multi-Kernel Linux
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Could multi-kernels be the next thing? The latest beta of KDE Plasma 6.5 is out now. Raspberry PI announces the 500+ as its next all-in-one desktop computer. And APT is finally getting the much needed history features. Catch the show notes here! http://bit.ly/3Wc0TrL Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell, Ken McDonald, and Jeff Massie Downl…
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ULS 221: Cooperative Socialist Paradise - Bluefin LTS, CUDA on Ubuntu, & Fedora Forge
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Redox is embracing Wayland, Ubuntu is supporting CUDA, and Fedora is introducing Fedora Forge. The eBPF foundation has $100,000 worth of grant money to award, BcacheFS works out DKMS packaging, and Mesa moves towards guidelines for AI code. Fedora 43 and Plasma 6.5 both hit beta this week, with releases coming soon. For tips, we have Semaphore UI f…
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ULS 220: It Hardly Ever Bricks Your Computer - Historic Open Source, Firefox Blitz, and Apache No More
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This week Microsoft Open Sources one of its oldest codebases, Firefox is blitzing its codebase, and Apache (the name) is no more. Pipewire, CUPS, and Fwupd all ships updates. Bcachefs's future is a bit uncertain, and VDPAU is certainly out of Mesa. For tips we have default handling with wpctl, server management with ansible, and Wine performance wi…
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ULS 219: Bring Your Own Pi - Linus Takes out the Garbage, Arch DDoS Attack, & the 32-bit Era is Over
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Ubuntu 25.10 has a release date and Rust Coreutils still looks good. Pop OS 24.04 is finally almost ready, Kazeta brings back the game carts, and Arch Linux is still under attack. Torvalds takes out the Trash, Firefox has announced the end of 32, and KDE is nearing an exciting 6.5. For tips we have wpctl set-default for controlling WirePlumber defa…
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ULS 218: We Want to Be Evil - The End of Sideloading, TWILAIN, & Python: The Documentary
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This Week the crew talks about the latest AI in Open Source. Then the new OBS Beta is out, there's a new Init system in town, and Agama 17 is out for SUSE Linux 16. There's kernel drama, with a Btrfs develop stepping back, Bcachefs is maintained outside the kernel, and Rosenzweig is now at Intel. And don't forget the Android bombshell, that sideloa…
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ULS 217: Could You Export That to an Epub? - Thundermail, Anime Catgirls, and FFmpeg
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LibreOffice is dumping Windows (OK, not all of Windows), there's anime catgirls keeping the kernel safe, and FFmpeg makes a major new release. Kdenlive has a release, Thunderbird has announced ThunderMail, and one of the hosts gives CachyOS a spin. For tips we're covering Gnome System Extensions, using WirePlumber for volume control, hacks for waki…
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ULS 216: The Kernel Needs a Shave - Kernel Fuzzing, AI in Open Source, and Soft Reboots
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There's drama about the latest RISC-V patches in the kernel, SparkyLinux and Kaisen Linux have updates, and GCC is looking to drop some architectures. Nvidia ships a driver update, ffmpeg and OnlyOffice adds AI, and distros are shipping the soft reboot. For tips we have SystemD-Manager-TUI for managing Systemd, a step-through of auditing a download…
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Join us on a journey to learn more about the intersection of linguistics and AI with special guest Emily M. Bender. Come with us as we learn how linguistics functions in modern language models like ChatGPT. Episode Notes Discover the origins of language models, the negative implications of sourcing data to train these technologies, and the value of…
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From Players to Creators: Diving into the Video Game Industry
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With Frank Lee, Shawn Pierre, and Jessica Creane, we discuss the future of the video game landscape and the transition from game player to game maker. We explore what draws people into the gaming space, what video games mean to the people who play and create them, and what gaming organizations are doing to push the narrative. Episode Notes Discover…
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You Can Thrive Here: Local Leaders on Philly’s Move Into Ethical Tech
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We explore Philadelphia's thriving tech scene and share expert advice on how to succeed in the city. From attracting and retaining tech talent to building a sense of community, we're joined by two special guests who are passionate about helping individuals and companies thrive. Episode Notes In this special LIVE recording of Fastmail’s Philly Tech …
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Repairing Our Right To Fix it with Aaron Perzanowski
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We dive into the Right to Repair with Aaron Perzanowski. Hear about the benefits of fixing our own devices rather than replacing them and the reasons why some companies create roadblocks to prevent the average consumer from doing so. Episode Notes Discover the social and intellectual function of repair, why our Right to Repair as consumers is so im…
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Getting Things Done Using Your Calendar with David Tedaldi from Morgen
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We delve further into the world of productivity with our special guest, David Tedaldi, CEO and Co-Founder of Morgen. Hear about Morgen’s mission and values, what makes its product stand out among other productivity tools, and the customizable workflows that are now available for Fastmail customers through our new integration with Morgen Assist. Epi…
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Finding the Balance Between Productivity and Grind Culture with Abha from The Werk Life
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Abha Chiyedan wants to help anyone who struggles with productivity. If you have ever wondered how to stay productive and maintain a healthy work-life balance, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Digital Citizen. Episode Notes Abha Chiyedan found the transition to adulthood to be difficult and shared her personal experiences in a blog in 2…
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Avoiding Procrastination with Adam Conover
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We delve into the intricate balance between productivity, technology, and digital culture with our special guest, Adam Conover. Explore how modern tech influences our work habits, the impact of personal knowledge management apps, and the complexities of email management in our daily lives. Episode Notes Discover insights into the profound effects o…
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Listen to a snapshot of Digital Citizen, a Fastmail Podcast. Hear clips from our guests and their perspectives on how we can all become better digital citizens. Episode Notes The 'Digital Citizen' podcast, hosted by Ricardo Signes and co-host Haley Hnatuk, aims to guide listeners in using the internet more thoughtfully. The show features discussion…
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The Future of AI with WGA Strike Leader Adam Conover
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Comedian and labor organizer Adam Conover talks to Fastmail CTO Ricardo Signes about Adam’s ongoing work as part of the WGA strike and the impact of AI on creative industries. Episode Notes Hear why the Writers Guild of America is currently on strike and the role Adam has played in the overall process as a member of the board and the 2023 Negotiati…
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On this special Philly Tech Week episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Fastmail COO Helen Horstmann-Allen speaks with Alex Hillman, Will Toms, and Michelle Freeman, three of the savviest digital citizens in Philadelphia about community building offline and online. Michelle is the Founder of Witty Gritty, a civic-focused marketing events engagemen…
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Experiencing Art in a Digital World with JiaJia Fei
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On the final episode of season two of the Digital Citizen podcast, JiaJia Fei talks to Fastmail CTO, Ricardo Signes, in this special extra-long conversation. They discuss how museums and the art world have changed in the past few years and how they may continue to evolve. JiaJia Fei is a Digital Strategist working at the intersection of digital mar…
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How to Prioritize Connection in a Remote Workforce with Recess Part 2
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Arielle Yoder and Zack Fine of Recess talk to Fastmail CTO and COO, Ricardo Signes and Helen Horstmann-Allen, about how to foster connections within the remote workplace. Hear about how Recess partners with companies to help them integrate play through a series of games that help the team feel more co…
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Why Play is so Powerful in Adulthood with Recess Part 1
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Arielle Yoder and Zack Fine of Recess talk with Fastmail CTO Ricardo Signes about their company, Recess, and the methods they use to bring the benefits of play to the virtual workplace. You’ll also hear snippets from Rik and Fastmail COO, Helen Horstmann, about how Fastmail brings play into the workda…
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Building a More Accessible Tech World with Dan from Hopeworks
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Dan Rhoton, Executive Director of Hopeworks, talks to Fastmail CTO, Ricardo Signes, about the mission of Hopeworks and their trauma-informed approach to teaching. Hear about how Hopeworks helps young people enter the workforce and the “Aha!” moments that many program participants experience. Dan also …
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Uplifting Community Through Good Digital Citizenship with Kayondra Garrison
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Hopeworks graduate Kayondra Garrison talks to Fastmail CTO Ricardo Signes, continuing the conversation about Hopeworks by talking about her experience as a program participant. Hear about Kayondra’s experience at Hopeworks. Learn about the important skills young people should develop when they are loo…
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The Future of Online Community with L.X. Beckett
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, L.X. Beckett, Toronto-based science fiction author, talks to Fastmail CTO, Ricardo Signes, about how science fiction is often a critique of the world we live in and what it means to find hope in the communities you are part of. Dive into the world of L.X.’s book Gamechanger and learn about the people …
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Upgrade Your Cyber Security with Troy Hunt Part 2
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Troy Hunt, creator of Have I Been Pwned?, talks to Fastmail CTO, Ricardo Signes, about engaging in good cyber hygiene. Troy shares how he landed a career in security and talks about his workshop, Hack Yourself First. You’ll also learn what cyber hygiene is, a concept that everybody who uses the intern…
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Everything You Need to Know About Data Breaches with Troy Hunt
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On this episode of the Digital Citizen podcast, Troy Hunt, creator of Have I Been Pwned?, talks to Fastmail CTO, Ricardo Signes, about data breaches and what organizations and people can do after their data has been involved in one. Learn what a data breach is and how it affects companies and individuals alike. Troy highlights his website which all…
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How to Stay Safe Online with Michael Fey from 1Password
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Season 1 is complete, stay tuned for season 2! Subscribe today, so you will get notified when we are back. On this special bonus episode of the Digital Citizen Podcast, Michael Fey, 1Password's VP of Engineering, talks to Fastmail CTO, Ricardo Signes, about a new partnership between Fastmail and 1Password. Explore the Masked Email integration, whic…
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Why Open Internet Standards Are So Important To Your Future with Bron Gondwana
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Have you ever wondered how the Internet works, how it's governed, or why some devices and services work together and others don't? In the final episode of this season, Fastmail CEO, Bron Gondwana answers these questions and more, so you can learn how standards make the Internet better for everyone. Get a crash course about open standards, how they …
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