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Destination Linux
by Deviant Airwaves
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utmsource=destinationlinux&utmmedium=podcast&utmcampaign=podcast&utmcontent=player-page
Episodes
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487: Destination Linux 487: Rocco Returns! AI Debates, Orion Browser Axed & F‑Droid 2.0
In Destination Linux Episode 487, Ryan hosts an episode packed with open‑source news, community stories, and the triumphant return of Rocco, bringing that classic Big Daddy Linux energy back to the show for the second time in a single month. We kick things off with heartfelt community feedback…
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486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities
In Destination Linux Episode 486, Jill hosts an extended and heartfelt conversation with Monica Ayhens‑Madon, one of the most passionate open‑source community advocates in the Linux world. Monica shares her journey from Canonical’s Community Team to Ubuntu MATE, her time on the Ubuntu Community...
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485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News
In Destination Linux Episode 485, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb are joined by Craig from Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the latest Linux security trends. Craig shares insights from the upcoming Cold Incident Response Conference, including modern Linux malware tactics, IoT rootkit risks, fake kernel...
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484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware
Máirín 'Mo' Duffy from Red Hat joins Jill, Ryan, and Zeb for a packed episode covering responsible AI, Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, Plex security warnings, accessibility breakthroughs, and one of the most open‑source wearables ever made. Plus community feedback, Session updates, and…
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483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown
In Destination Linux Episode 483, the crew is finally back at full strength! Zeb returns from his mysterious off‑world illness, recharged and ready to bring his signature wisdom back to the show. Jill unleashes one of the most beloved segments in DL history — the Treasure Hunt — where you never...
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482: Destination Linux 482: Rocco Returns & Red Hat’s Mike McGrath Sheds Light On Lightwell
In Destination Linux Episode 482, Jill leads a very special show featuring the long‑awaited return of Rocco, one of the original hosts who helped build Destination Linux from the ground up. It’s been years since he last joined us, and we’re thrilled to have him back. We also welcome Red Hat VP…
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481: Destination Linux 481: Black Hat AI Chaos, Linux Turns 35, Valve Turns 30, and Craig Rowland Returns
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 481. Ryan and Jill are joined by returning guest host Craig Rowland, founder and CEO of Sandfly Security, for a deep dive into the latest security, AI, and Linux news. We explore the realities of surveillance, motion‑sensing routers with privacy tradeoffs, and...
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480: GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Explodes: What This Fight Means for Linux Privacy | DL480
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 480. Jill is back from the 60th Anniversary Star Trek Convention with stories from Las Vegas, and Ryan and Zeb join her for a full week of Linux news and discussion. We celebrate Debian’s 33rd birthday, look at Discord’s newly increased upload limits, explore...
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479: Destination Linux 479: Surveillance Creep, OS Identity Lock‑In, and the Future of Linux Freedom
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 479. Jill is out this week at a Star Trek convention, but Ryan and Zeb are joined by Mathieu from Lutris for a deep dive into one of the most important topics in modern computing: the merging of physical surveillance and digital identity. We examine how…
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478: Destination Linux 478: The Arch AUR Attack, Jellyfin Shakeup, and Cinnamon’s Wayland Future
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 478. Jill, Ryan, and Zeb take a deep look at the ongoing Arch AUR attack that has compromised more than 400 packages, how the malware works, and what this means for Linux supply‑chain security. We also clarify new information about Microsoft’s tracking...
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477: Destination Linux 477: Printing Chaos, Privacy Battles, and Quantum‑Safe Passwords
In Destination Linux 477, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb dive into printing freedom with Till Kamppeter of OpenPrinting, explore a quantum‑resistant password manager, break down major privacy news, and look at the latest shifts in Linux desktops. From anti‑consumer printer practices to GrapheneOS duress…
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476: Canonical Academy EXPLAINED - Linux Learning, Real Labs & Career Paths | Destination Linux 476
Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is channeling her inner Dexter today as we explore learning, experimenting, and leveling up your Linux superpowers. Ryan and Zeb are here, and we’re joined by three brilliant guests from Canonical Academy Adrianna, Ishani, and Mauricio, to talk…
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475: Open Source vs AI, PyPI Attacks & Palworld Penguins - DL475
Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is your Pal Master today, guiding you through an episode filled with privacy insights, supply‑chain surprises, AI security shakeups, and a dash of Linux nostalgia. Ryan is here, Craig Rowland from Sandfly Security joins us, and Zeb will be back next...
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474: You Don't Own That! Sony's Digital Trap, SteamOS 3.8 Goes Mainstream & Linux is Punk Rock | Destination Linux 474
Linux is Punk Rock! This week, listener Isaac proves it. He's recording local bands at a friend's record shop using a near $0 Linux setup: a thrifted mixer, a 2008 M-Audio interface that Windows 11 abandoned, Ardour, Audacity, OBS, and Kdenlive. That's open source closing the digital divide, and...
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473: EFF Interview: Jason Kelley on Privacy, Digital ID & the Fight for Online Freedom
Welcome to ** Destination Linux Episode 473,** where digital freedom takes flight! This week, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb are joined by Jason Kelley from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) - one of the world’s leading defenders of privacy, free expression, and digital autonomy. Jason shares the...
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472: Steam Machine Revealed, Cape Private Wireless, Local AI Breakthroughs & More!
Destination Linux 472 is packed with Linux news, privacy talk, hardware excitement, and a special guest appearance from Mathieu of Lutris! We kick things off with community feedback about balancing cybersecurity education, family life, and work, a topic many in the Linux community relate to. Jill...
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471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns
Heroes never die... and neither does open source! Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 471. This week, Jill takes the lead, with Ryan and Zeb locking in their roles to help move the payload. First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to...
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470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux!
In Destination Linux 470, the crew charges into another epic adventure across the open‑source universe! Jill brings fantastic news as Proton Drive officially begins work on a native Linux client, complete with a brand‑new unified engine and huge performance gains. She also covers major…
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469: Miasma in the Machine: Red Hat’s NPM Breach & GitHub's Shocking AI Bill : Episode 469
In Episode 469 of Destination Linux, hosts Jill and Zeb are joined by guest co-host Craig from Sandfly Security to unpack a massive week of Linux, hardware, and cybersecurity news while Ryan recovers from surgery. The hardware segment kicks off with a look at Computex 2026, where AMD delighted...
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468: Destination Linux 468: Sailing the ARM Seas with Nvidia N1X & Lutris Gaming! (Live, Raw, Uncut)
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 468! For the first time in years, we are tossing out the rulebook and recording completely live, raw, and uncut on a Saturday alongside our amazing Patron crew. Stepping on deck as a special guest host this week is Mathieu, the creator of Lutris Gaming! The…
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467: Destination Linux 467: KDE’s Massive Windfall, Red Hat Summit Recap, & AI Choking the Power Grid
This week, Jill captains the ship with her faithful copilots Ryan and Zeb, alongside special guest host Máirín “Mo” Duffy, an AI and design expert direct from Red Hat! We kick things off with community feedback exploring the challenges and workflows of implementing open-source software in the...
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466: From Server Purgatory to Paradise & The 30th Birthday of Tux!
Welcome to Episode 466 of Destination Linux! After a week away dealing with the literal "ghosts in the machines," Ryan returns to join Jill and Zeb, proving you can't keep a good host down. We kick off the show with an important community feedback segment addressing a "Puzzled Parent" who wants…
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465: The RAMpocalypse & He Who Shall Not Be Named!
Welcome to Episode 465 of Destination Linux! This week, the dynamic duo of Jill and Zeb handle the shell while our third co-host (the one with the 'R' name) enjoys a work trip to the West coast. We kick things off with a major community update: Destination Linux is moving to a monthly Saturday...
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464: AI Security: Tool or Threat? Plus Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon"
Destination Linux Episode 464 welcomes special guest host Craig Rowland, founder of Sandfly Security, to join the crew for an exploration of the rapidly evolving intersection of Artificial Intelligence and digital defense. Head to www.deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Licensing & The FSF: The show…
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463: Resistance is NOT Futile: RESIST the Digital Lockdown: Episode 463
Welcome to episode 463 of Destination Linux! This week, we explore the growing movement to RESIST the limitations of modern streaming services as users rediscover the reliability of physical media and self-hosted solutions. We also take a deep dive into the technical side of things with the…
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462: The AI Job Reaper: 80,000 Layoffs and the Open Source Hedge
In episode 462, the Destination Linux crew breaks down one of the most significant wins for digital sovereignty in years: the French government’s official mandate to transition 2.5 million civil servants to Linux. We explore "FranceOS," the sovereign cloud stack, and what this means for the…
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461: AI Security Frontiers, Steam’s 5% Surge, and the GIMP vs. Adobe Showdown
In this episode of Destination Linux, we are joined by Red Hat design legend Máirín Duffy (Mo) to tackle some of the biggest shifts in the open-source ecosystem. We start with the massive news that Linux has officially surpassed 5% market share on the Steam Survey, a historic milestone driven by...
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460: Ditching Big Tech: The Open Source Startup Survival Guide
Is it actually possible to run a professional media company using nothing but Open Source software? This week on Destination Linux, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb provide a massive update on their Open Source Startup journey. We break down the technical stack keeping Deviant AirWaves running…
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459: FCC Bans Foreign Routers! Healthcare Data Leaks & DIY Router Solutions
Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 459! This week, we are jacking into the digital frontier with a packed mission log. Joining hosts Ryan and Jill is a "High-Tier" summon: Mathieu from Lutris, the man ensuring Linux gaming stays as smooth as a Gundam flight suit. We kick things off with a...
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458: Chasing Freedom & Agentless Security with Sandfly’s Craig Rowland
Welcome to Episode 458 of Destination Linux! This week, the crew is joined by special guest co-host Craig Rowland of Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the shifting landscape of digital threats. In our Security Scoop, we break down the massive IDMerit leak that exposed nearly 1 billion…
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457: Escape the Mainstream: The Secret Alternatives to the Modern Internet | DL 457
Is there a way to use the web without being the product? In Episode 457, the Destination Linux team explores the growing world of decentralized networks and alternative internet protocols. From federated solutions to mesh-style connectivity, we discuss how users are reclaiming their digital...
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456: GrapheneOS on Motorola: A New Era for Privacy Hardware
Welcome to Episode 456 of Destination Linux! This week, Ryan and Jill are joined by guest hosts Zebedee Boss and Nate (CubicleNate) to break down a massive week for mobile privacy and modular hardware. The Privacy Breakthrough: Ryan’s prediction comes true as Motorola and GrapheneOS announce an...
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455: The ID Verification Nightmare: Is Your Privacy Dead?
Welcome to episode 455 of Destination Linux! This week, Ryan and Jill are tackling one of the biggest emerging threats to your online privacy: mandatory ID verification. Ryan delivers a massive, impassioned call to action on why we must protect our digital anonymity and push back against these...
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454: Zen Browser: The Modern Firefox We’ve Been Waiting For? Plus Security Scoop With Craig Rowland
The "Modern Firefox" has arrived, but is it secure? In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the Zen Browser, a gorgeous, privacy-respecting fork of Firefox that’s modernizing the web with vertical tabs and split views. But beauty isn’t everything, so we brought in the ultimate defense...
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453: Leveling Up: Lutris Creator Mathieu Comandon & Finding Zen in the Browser Wars
This week on Destination Linux, we are joined by a true legend of the open-source world: Mathieu Comandon, the creator and lead developer of Lutris. We dive deep into how Lutris became the "One Launcher to Rule Them All," managing everything from GOG and Epic Games to your retro console…
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452: Can Open Source Save Us from the AI Dystopia?
Can Open Source save the world? In episode 452, the crew dives deep into the "In-Between Dystopia" of AI layoffs and whether we are headed toward a Star Trek-style post-scarcity economy or a Mad Max wasteland. We also discuss why governments are finally breaking up with Big Tech to build…
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451: The Ultimate SCaLE 23x Guide & The End of Private Encryption?
In episode 451 of Destination Linux, we are joined by Ilan Rabinovitch and Hannah Anderson from the Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE 23x). We dive deep into what makes SCaLE one of the premier open-source events in the world, what attendees can look forward to this year, and essential tips…
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450: Open Source Business Secrets & The Orion Mystery
In this milestone Episode 450, Jill, Ryan, and guest host Zeb dive deep into the practicalities of building and running a startup entirely on Open Source software. We break down the essential tools making this possible, including VDO.Ninja for high-quality production, Nextcloud for seamless...
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449: The Future of Open Computing: Inside RISC-V with DeepComputing CEO
Is RISC-V the hardware revolution we've been waiting for? On Destination Linux Episode 449, we sit down for an exclusive interview with DeepComputing CEO Yuning Liang. We dive deep into his personal origin story, the challenges of building open hardware, and the roadmap for the DC-ROMA and the...
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448: The Return of the King: Zebedee Boss is Back! + GeForce NOW Hits Linux
The OG is back! This week on Destination Linux, we celebrate the new year with a legendary reunion as Zeb returns to the host desk as a guest alongside Ryan and Jill. We’re kicking off 2026 with a packed show full of cloud chaos, gaming breakthroughs, and some serious questions for Intel. In This...
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447: Linux Hits 5%! 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Bold Predictions (ft. Máirín Duffy)
What’s Inside: The 5% Milestone: We analyze the data behind the massive surge in Linux desktop adoption and why gaming is the secret weapon. The UpTech Project: Máirín Duffy introduces us to a student-led initiative bridging the digital divide with Linux. 2026 Predictions: From RISC-V taking over...
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446: Ubuntu From The BIOS & The Quest for an Open Source Mac
This week on Destination Linux, we are joined by a special guest host: Craig Rowland, the CEO of Sandfly Security! We’re diving deep into the reality of modern security—specifically when third-party code knocks over your castle. From malicious VSCode extensions to the "React2Shell" vulnerability,...
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445: Linus Tech Tips Explodes Linux: Our Reaction & The 2025 Gift Guide
The Ultimate Geek Gift Guide for 2025 is here! Don't buy that RAM yet—we explain the massive AI-driven price spikes. Also, testing the powerful VDO Ninja for streaming and our reaction to Linus Tech Tips' latest Linux takes. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Community Feedback 00:07:34 Testing Out VDO…
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444: Cloudy Crashes, Linux Gaming's Victory Lap, & The Censorship Debate
Matt from Linux Out Loud guest hosts with Jill and Ryan to dive into major internet events and Linux news! We tackle Ryan's "disappointing" take according to a listerner on EU censorship and free speech, discuss the massive Cloudflare outage that took half the internet down, debate if antivirus…
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443: Will AI DESTROY the Linux Desktop? | New Steam Machine & Essential Apps!
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com And Special Guest = Sherard Griffin https://www.redhat.com/en/authors/sherard-griffin 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:59…
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442: Is Tor Safe? The Big Security Questions w/ Sandfly CEO Craig Rowland
Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:44 Community Feedback: New Linux User and Maya Issues 00:12:50 Ryan's New PC Build...
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441: COSMIC Desktop Launches Into Beta
video: https://youtu.be/v5hrjVzsj20 Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro...
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440: End of Windows 10 is Nigh!
video: https://youtu.be/kLb0SYw3KJI Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro...
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439: Windows Wild 'n Out, Ubuntu Questing Quokka, Fedora Fights AI
video: https://youtu.be/Vq1lqxvmaWQ This episode dives into a wild mix of major Linux and tech news — from Microsoft teasing a mysterious “big” Windows announcement (and our sarcastic predictions about it), to Ubuntu’s brand-new Questing Quokka release, to a refreshed Raspberry Pi OS that...
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438: Jill's Treasure Hunt, Google vs F-Droid, Samsung Ads on Refrigerators
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Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utmsource=destinationlinux&utmmedium=podcast&utmcampaign=podcast&utmcontent=player-page
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