469: Tough Linux Love

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Is the Linux desktop hard to love? A long-time user experience developer argues it is, and we respond to his criticisms. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! Linode Cloud Hosting : A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new account. Bitwarden : Bitwarden is the easiest way for businesses and individuals to store, share, and sync sensitive data. Support LINUX Unplugged Links: JPL Lottery — Join the JB Crew at JPL! We only have 15 spots. Please enter your info, and our happy little python script might just pick your name from the virtual hat. - If you don't get picked, don't worry. We're having another meetup while we are in town! Jupiter Broadcasting - Meetup.com London Meetup, Fri, Aug 5, 2022 - Meetup.com Google’s in-house desktop Linux - Computerworld — The best-known Google operating system is Chrome OS, but inside Google itself, the company also uses its own Linux desktop distro — gLinux. X220 - ThinkWiki — An overview of the ThinkPad X220 The Linux Desktop is Hard to Love — I want to love the “Linux Desktop”. I really do. But I’ve come to the realization that what I love is the idea of the Linux Desktop. But I just can’t stick with it. I always end up back on macOS. And I’m starting to understand why. Run Chrome in Toolbox on Silverblue Distrobox — Use any linux distribution inside your terminal. Enable both backward and forward compatibility with software and freedom to use whatever distribution you’re more comfortable with. Rclone — Rclone is a command-line program to manage files on cloud storage. Cryptomator - Free Cloud Encryption for Dropbox & Co — Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service. Cryptomator— Linux Apps on Flathub New Podcast Apps

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