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Low Tech Linux
by Dale Trombley
This podcast will focus on random distro reviews and kde plasma update news. My focus is on distros that make Linux easier to install and use.
Episodes
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This week in openSUSE episode 10
web browser refreshes, fresh rolling snapshots, and cutting-edge post-quantum security landing right in openSUSE Factory#opensuse #linux #news
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This week in openSUSE episode 9
Core library updates in Tumbleweed, essential security patch sweeps, and a hands-on look at how to test the brand-new KDE Plasma 6.8 Beta including testing Plasma 6.8 Beta safely using Snapper rollbacks and openSUSE Krypton live media. #opensuse #news #thisweek #linux
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This week in openSUSE episode 8
Leap 16.1 has officially entered its Release Candidate phase! We’ll cover the desktop stack upgrades—including KDE Plasma 6.6—and why shipping on the exact same day as SLES 16.1 is a game changer for enterprise patches. Plus, we’re looking at fresh Tumbleweed snapshot drops 20260923, ongoing…
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This week in openSUSE episode 7
Agama Live ISO integration, an extended 24-month support lifecycle, and updated hardware baseline details, ARM port snapshots, KDE Gear 26.08.1 maintenance drops, and an update on those massive GCC 16 toolchain rebuilds in the Open Build Service. #opensuse #linux #opensource #news
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This week in openSUSE episode 6, Agama 24
The next generation of installer tooling just took a giant step forward with the official release of Agama 24, bringing AutoYaST profile conversion and streamlined single-page setup screens. Plus, we’re covering fresh Tumbleweed snapshot drops and getting you prepped for what’s coming down the...
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This week in openSUSE episode 5
We’re diving into a huge Tumbleweed monthly roundup featuring Linux Kernel 7.2 and Plasma 6.7, record turnout at Mobile Linux Hackday #8 in Prague, and official Intel NPU acceleration landing on openSUSE. Plus, we have major updates on the two biggest community discussions right now: ongoing...
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This week in openSUSE, Episode 4. The end of Packman Repo
Top news this week, possible sunsetting of Packman Repo (opi).
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This week in openSUSE Episode 3
We’re breaking down Podman 6.0, Agama installer updates, Plasma 6 Wayland defaults, and security changes in shadow 4.20. Plus, a deep dive into Smart Video Wallpaper Reborn for KDE Plasma 6! #opensuse #linux #news YouTube.com/lowtechlinux lowtechlinux.com
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This week in openSUSE Episode 2
The Big Picture: Episode 2 is packed with heavy-hitting upstream development news straight from the official sources! Luboš Kocman drops the hammer on the B.A.T.M.A.N. mesh routing protocol on the Factory list, the community re-opens the official openSUSE AI Policy debate, and KStars 3.8.4…
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This week in openSUSE Episode 1
Tumbleweed rolls out fresh snapshots (Builds 20260802, 20260803, 20260805, and 20260806) following the massive GCC toolchain rebuild. A critical local kernel privilege escalation bug—OVSwrap (CVE-2026-64531)—and critical pcp security patches hit the ecosystem. Plus, we explore XBOOTLDR support…
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Tumbleweed KDE Wayland default finally being discussed.
Tumbleweed KDE Wayland default finally being discussed.
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Plasma 6.2.0 hits openSUSE Tumbleweed
Released on monday, hits our puters on tuesday, next day delivery. walk through of all the features. Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me. If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me... My venmo username is @lowtechlinux...
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Testing out openSUSE Leap 16 pre-alpha
Just playing around with a very early development release of Leap 16 Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me. If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me... My venmo username is @lowtechlinux https://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinux Paypal:...
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KDE Plasma 6.2
Kde Plasma 6.2 is about to release, on 10/7/24. Just a little run through of what it's bringing us. https://pointieststick.com/2024/10/04/this-week-in-plasma-6-2-is-nigh/ Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me. If you'd like to donate to the good cause that…
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OpenSUSE Leap 15.6 has released, here's my take
https://news.opensuse.org/2024/06/12/leap-unveils-choices-for-users/ Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me. If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me... My venmo username is @lowtechlinux https://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinux Find me on:...
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OpenSUSE Tumbleweed 1 year review
Pros and cons of using OpenSUSE Tumbleweed after a full year. This is an audio publication from my YouTube channel. If you wish to see the video visit https://www.youtube.com/lowtechlinux
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Opensuse Leap 16 confirmed, Leap is back
https://news.opensuse.org/2024/01/15/clear-course-is-set-for-os-leap/
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My 90 days review of OpenSuse Tumbleweed
I have been running Tumbleweed for 90 days now, and here's what I think. TLDR it's still an awesome rolling release
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KDE Plasma 6 roadmap, current plans for Plasma 6
Being a KDE fanboy means I must talk about KDE Plasma 6 as much as possible. Here is the current plan for KDE 6, which I'm sure will be added to soon. https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Plasma_6
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My experience running Tumbleweed KDE for 40 days
This is originally from a video https://youtu.be/owOSnus9XU0 or https://odysee.com/@lowtechlinux:4/40-days-tumbleweed:6
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I have switched from Manjaro-KDE to OpenSuse Tumbleweed KDE
I broke my manjaro-kde install, so I switched to OpenSuse Tumbleweed KDE and it's AWESOME!!
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Microsoft Stuff
Just wanna get off my chest a few things about microsoft fud
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4. Snaps and Embroidery
I complain about snaps and tell you about ink/stitch, a plugin for inkscape that lets you design for embroidery machines in linux
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3. Random Distro first look - Pearl Linux OS
I'm taking a quick first look at a distro I've never heard of before, Pearl Linux OS I also have this in video form at https://youtu.be/oY9wH48pTbQ The homepage for Pearl Linux OS is https://www.pearllinux.net/index.html
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2. Random Distro quick look - KDE Neon
Pros and cons according to me for KDE Neon
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1. About me and my new linux podcast
This episode is an introduction to who I am, why I am Low Tech Linux and what I'm looking for in this podcast
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast will focus on random distro reviews and kde plasma update news. My focus is on distros that make Linux easier to install and use.
HOSTED BY
Dale Trombley
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This podcast will focus on random distro reviews and kde plasma update news. My focus is on distros that make Linux easier to install and use.
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