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Nerding Out With Viktor is a podcast about tech, startups, and everything in between. Hosted by Viktor, a lifelong nerd and seasoned entrepreneur, the show features real conversations with builders, hackers, and technologists. Viktor got his start in Silicon Valley with YippieMove, an early email migration tool, and later created Blotter, a top-ranked productivity app for macOS. He now runs Screenly — the first developer-friendly digital signage platform — and built its open-source sibling, ...
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System76 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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In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Niklas Düster, co-lead of OWASP DependencyTrack and contributor to CycloneDX, to explore the realities of managing software bill of materials (SBOMs) at scale. Drawing on real-world experience, Niklas explains how DependencyTrack helps engineering teams analyze, monitor, and act on risks buried deep …
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In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Thorbjørn Rønje, founder of Bifrost Studios, to unpack the venture studio model and why he believes it’s a smarter, faster way to build startups. Thorbjørn explains how Bifrost applies a playbook-driven approach to validate product ideas quickly, reduce risk, and bring businesses to life without wast…
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On 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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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Viktor Petersson sits down with Carl Richell, founder and CEO of System76, to unpack how a small Linux-focused hardware company grew into a full-stack open source innovator.They explore System76's journey from shipping Ubuntu laptops to designing open firmware, building a factory, and launching their own …
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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson welcomes back Jon Seager, VP of Engineering at Canonical, for a candid conversation about managing remote teams.They explore how Canonical structures its fully distributed engineering org, why hybrid meetings rarely work, and how to build systems that support clarity, autonomy, and a…
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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Vlad Trifa, founder of Zimt and co-founder of EVRYTHNG, to explore why Web3, crypto, and blockchain often fail to deliver on their promises in the real world.Drawing from Vlad's extensive background in IoT, supply chain traceability, and decentralized systems, they div…
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On 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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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson speaks with Joshua Watt of Garmin and Ross Burton of ARM to explore how the Yocto Project is evolving to meet the growing demands of software supply chain security, embedded Linux customization, and long-term product maintenance.As two long-time contributors to Yocto and OpenEmbedded…
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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson is joined by Kevin Henrikson, an experienced engineering leader who's worked with Zimbra, Microsoft, and Instacart, to share real startup founder lessons on how to scale engineering teams, build resilient systems, and manage growth through acquisitions.Kevin explains what founders of…
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Alex and Emma are back this month with System76 hardware and COSMIC news! Join this nerdy duo for the latest updates and an interview with AI developer Michael Dominick from The Mad Botter! 01:07 New Darter 01:48 Launch Keyboards on Sale 02:46 Kubecon Europe and Thelio Astra 03:29 LinuxFest Northwest COSMIC presentation and sandwiches 04:32 COSMIC …
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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson is joined by Vlad A Ionescu, founder and CEO of Earthly, to explore the realities of modern CI/CD pipelines, why developer experience remains fragmented, and how platform and security teams can work more effectively across organizations. Vlad outlines the origins of Earthly and how…
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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," I'm joined by Johan Christenson, founder of Cleura, to dig into one of the most critical questions facing European tech today: how do we build a sovereign cloud that can actually compete? Johan brings decades of experience in open infrastructure and a front-row seat to the evolution of cloud computing. …
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Listen to the latest System76 news with Alex and Emma! App developer guest, Luc Morvan joins the show to talk about his python development and experience with Pop!_OS and System76. 00:50 How did Emma lose her voice? 03:00 Thelio Mega News 03:40 Spring Sale 04:20 LinuxFest Northwest coming and Thelio Mega with PNY at GTC conference 05:46 Guest Intro…
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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Warren Houghton returns to pull back the curtain on the covert world of physical penetration testing. As a seasoned security expert from Pentest Partners, Warren shares his extensive experience in breaching physical security measures, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the methodologies and techniqu…
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For our listener Q&A, we tackle questions about the evolution of hybrid web/mobile app development, the licensing concerns around AGPL3.0 open-source projects, and the changing landscape of contract software development in a post-zero-interest-rate environment. We'll also discuss the current trend of AI integration and how developers can approach i…
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Join host Viktor Petersson as he sits down with Marc Pous of Balena to explore the ever-evolving world of IoT, from remote management and fleet updates to security legislation and software bills of materials (SBOMs). Marc reveals how Balena pioneered container-based deployments on devices like Raspberry Pi, explains why over-the-air (OTA) updates a…
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House Keeping Google / YouTube Update Join the Discord! Feedback Rust in the Linux Kernel. R Stuff What is R Again? Great presentation by John Chambers at UseR! 2006 https://www.r-project.org/conferences/useR-2006/Slides/Chambers.pdf The times have changed, now R is very much suited for production use and not just an academic research language High…
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Join Alex and Emma aboard their nerdy spaceship for the latest System76 hardware and software news. Meet RJ Nowling in an exclusive interview about bioinformatics and genomic data science processing with the ARM-powered Thelio Astra! 06:20 Tiny Hardware News about the Meerkat 08:55 Conference Appearances (SCALE, LFNW, GTC) and Garrett created a coo…
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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Dustin Kirkland from Chainguard for an illuminating discussion on modern supply chain security and container hardening. Drawing from his rich experience across tech giants like IBM, Red Hat, Canonical, and Google, Dustin shares invaluable insights into the evolution of…
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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Warren Houghton from Pentest Partners joins Viktor to explore the fascinating world of professional penetration testing. As they delve into the intricacies of "legal hacking," Warren shares invaluable insights into the methodologies, tools, and best practices that define ethical hacking in today's cyber…
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Join Alex and Emma as they discuss the latest System76 hardware and software news. Also, listen to Andrew, Team Lead from 241E Robotics discuss their use of Pop!_OS for programming robots to compete! 01:30 Cool Demos at CES and COVESA 02:40 New Thelio Mira with AMD CPU 03:15 New Pangolin Laptop 03:35 Youtuber Emily Young shares her thoughts about P…
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DeepSeek has everyone freaking out; we'll look at what's legitimately fascinating, what bits have been an overreaction, and the big mistake that made this all possible. Plus, there's some bad news for Java fans. Sponsored By: Bitcoin Well: Bitcoin sent directly to your wallet is the safest way to buy Bitcoin. Immediate settlement, direct to self-cu…
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We dig into the Rails 8 Solid Trifecta, our thoughts on why fewer developers are taking jobs at startups, and a new buzzphrase: Framework Fatigue. Sponsored By: Coder QA: Take $2 a month off for the lifetime of your membership and contribute to our show directly Promo Code: jarjar Bitcoin Well: Bitcoin sent directly to your wallet is the safest way…
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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Kate Stewart from the Linux Foundation and Gary O'Neall, a long-time SPDX contributor, join Viktor to explore the evolution and impact of SPDX (Systems Package Data Exchange) in software transparency. The conversation traces SPDX's journey from its origins in license compliance to its current pivotal ro…
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The CEO who bet on SwiftUI—and lost their job. Then poke some fun at Rust stans, SalesForce claims they're not hiring any developers in 2025, and more! Sponsored By: Coder QA: Take $2 a month off for the lifetime of your membership and contribute to our show directly Promo Code: jarjar Bitcoin Well: Bitcoin sent directly to your wallet is the safes…
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CES 2025 Secrets Revealed: A developer’s dream or just more hype? Plus, NVIDIA flexes its AI muscles, and we're admittedly impressed. Then, our thoughts on Dell's historic rebrand. Sponsored By: Coder QA: Take $2 a month off for the lifetime of your membership and contribute to our show directly Promo Code: jarjar Bitcoin Well: Bitcoin sent directl…
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Some debates never die, and this week, we’re reigniting one of our spiciest from the archives. Plus, our boldest 2025 predictions yet. Sponsored By: Coder QA: Take $2 a month off for the lifetime of your membership and contribute to our show directly Promo Code: jarjar Bitcoin Well: Bitcoin sent directly to your wallet is the safest way to buy Bitc…
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We’re taking a victory lap down memory lane. From spooky-accurate predictions to "did we really say that?" moments, this one’s for the history books. Sponsored By: Coder QA: Take $2 a month off for the lifetime of your membership and contribute to our show directly Promo Code: jarjar Mission Control: UK-based Mission Control can build Flutter and R…
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Sam's Checkmate: How Open Source AI and Silicon Valley Kingmakers dethroned the OpenAI emperor! Plus, Tesla's API Apocalypse has arrived. Links: 💥 Gets Sats with Strike — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 100 countries. Easily integrates with Fountain.fm. Setup your Strike account, and you have on…
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GitHub has done the research, brought the receipts, and knows just what to do to get more developers into the flow state. Is it legit or hype? We’ll dig in. Plus, making the case that Rails is better low code than low code, and we help someone go from Pizza to Rust. Sponsored By: Coder QA: 30% off the lifetime of your membership! Promo Code: blackf…
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In a captivating deep dive into the world of advanced storage systems, Viktor welcomes ZFS expert and FreeBSD developer Allan Jude to explore the intricate landscape of modern filesystem architecture. This episode of Nerding Out with Viktor peels back the layers of enterprise storage solutions, offering listeners a masterclass in both theoretical f…
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A survey found that nearly 10% of developers are ghosts doing nothing - our thoughts on that, AI Big Brother as a service comes to the workplace, OpenAI's NYT standoff, and Google's growing problem. Sponsored By: Coder QA: 30% off the lifetime of your membership! Promo Code: blackfriday Mission Control: UK-based Mission Control can build Flutter an…
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Join Alex and Emma as they discuss the latest System76 community, hardware and software news. Also, listen to Shantanu, machine learning specialist at Trossen robotics, talk about the company's innovative machine learning robot kits and how they use System76. 00:36 Alex at All Things Open conference 02:13 Factory Tours and meetups 03:32 Thelio Astr…
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