Episode 37: The Issues With Linux Fragmentation

On this episode, Matt and Martin talk about the plethora of Linux distros out there and how that affects the Linux ecosystem. Should there really be a bazillion Ubuntu Derivatives? Contact Info Twitter: @thelinuxcast @mtwb @martintwit2you Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us [email protected] Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/thelinuxcast http://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thelinuxcast [shownotes] **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Martin – Have been trying out Garuda Linux Matt – Learned a bit about bumblebee-status, which turns out to be a neat little status bar. And I've been pondering switching to MX Linux as my daily driver because I liked it so damn much in my little first look. Also, I got a DAC because my audio setup wasn't complicated enough. Links (One each) Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/02/martin-wimpress-ubuntu-desktop-lead-leaving-canonical Martin - Linux 5.11 could arrive next week, as Linus Torvalds slams the Superbowl Linux 5.11 could arrive next week, as Linus Torvalds slams the Superbowl Main Topic -  Does Linux Mint (and other Ubuntu Based Distros) have a purpose? Alternatively —> Do derivatives of the big distros really need to exist? Apps of the Week Matt - Pulsemixer Martin - Haruna g-fb/haruna