Destination Linux Ep.11 - Oh No

Destination Linux Episode 11 for 03-03-17 "Hello Linux Fans, Welcome to episode 11 I'm Rob and I'm Rocco and this is Destination Linux and you can reach us at [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ News GNOME 3.24 Desktop Environment Prepares for March 22 Release http://news.softpedia.com/news/gnome-3-24-desktop-environment-prepares-for-march-22-release-new-beta-is-out-513517.shtml Kaby Lake is unleashed with Linux kernel 4.10 http://www.pcworld.com/article/3173618/linux/kaby-lake-is-unleashed-with-kernel-410.html Mozilla Corp acquires Pocket http://www.ghacks.net/2017/02/28/mozilla-acquires-pocket/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1976%2eyz0ao08pez%2e2236 http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/mozilla-acquire-pocket-open-source Wine 1.8.7 Is the Last Update in the Series, Users Should Upgrade to Wine 2.0 http://news.softpedia.com/news/wine-1-8-7-is-the-last-update-in-the-series-users-should-upgrade-to-wine-2-0-513410.shtml Skype for Linux Beta Released with Video Call Support http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/skype-linux-beta-video-calling AMD Ryzen goes on sale for under $500 https://twitter.com/ChrisLAS/status/836310625345101824 http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ryzen-7-1800X-More-Data https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd-ryzen-gaming&num=2 http://www.techspot.com/news/68253-amd-ryzen-goes-sale-march-2nd-under-500.html DiRT Rally is now on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/start-your-engines-as-dirt-rally-is-now-on-linux-port-report-review.9223 http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/dirt-rally-linux-now-available-to-buy The New System76 Galago Pro is a Potential Macbook Killer http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/system76-galago-pro-aluminum-4k-laptop Plasma 5.10: Folder View as default desktop mode which includes "spring-loading" feature https://blogs.kde.org/2017/03/01/plasma-510-folder-view-default-desktop-mode http://news.softpedia.com/news/kde-plasma-5-10-desktop-environment-to-feature-folder-view-as-default-mode-513519.shtml Spring loading http://news.softpedia.com/news/kde-plasma-5-10-desktop-to-add-spring-loading-functionality-in-folder-view-more-512447.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distrowatch: The PCLinuxOS development team has released a new version of the project's rolling-release distribution for the desktop. Featuring a modified Plasma 5 user interface, PCLinuxOS 2017.03 comes with Plasma Desktop 5.8.6 (which is part of the long-term support branch), Linux kernel 4.9.13, updated software packages, and several new applications: http://distrowatch.com/9741 Linux From Scratch 8.0 http://distrowatch.com/9734 deepin 15.4 Beta http://distrowatch.com/9736 Zorin OS 12.1 http://distrowatch.com/9737 http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84341.html?rss=1 Linux Lite 3.4 Beta http://distrowatch.com/9738 BlackArch Linux 2017.03.01 http://distrowatch.com/9740 Arch Linux 2017.03.01 Is Now Available for Download, Drops 32-Bit Support http://news.softpedia.com/news/arch-linux-2017-03-01-is-now-available-for-download-drops-32-bit-support-513459.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Android App Pick Pocketcast https://play.pocketcasts.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YouTube Corner Keith Rob, I've been thinking about this for the past few weeks. What are your thoughts on whether or not the Linux distros should seriously begin thinking about making the desktop UIs more touch friendly? I ask this because as you know, more and more ultrabooks and even some of the desktop all-in-one PCs have touch screens nowadays. By and large the Linux desktop user interfaces are still primarily mouse and keyboard focused. Perhaps the Unity desktop comes the closest to being more touch friendly, but then there's the question of the applications that are written for Linux as well. Not that I'm suggesting that mouse and keyboard go away, but just provide touch capabilities as well. The OS could add support for touchpad gestures, etc. Just wondering what your thoughts are? May be a good discussion for you and Rocco on Destination Linux. I know you have the Solus guy on there a week or so ago. Perhaps he has some thoughts on this.