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 Episode: The Return of Zeb: We welcome back as a guest the an OG of the show to talk about the current state of the Linux desktop. Nextcloud Chaos: Ryan and the crew discuss the journey of moving back to open-source tools and whether the self-hosting struggle is worth the reward. Wayland Check-in: Is it finally ready for primetime? We look at the progress and the remaining hurdles for the year ahead. GeForce NOW on Linux: It’s finally (almost) official! We dive into what this means for the future of AAA gaming on the Linux desktop. Intel’s Open Source Cred: From firmware changes to driver shifts, is Intel losing its status as the "Gold Standard" for Linux users? Zeb’s Gaming Gauntlet: We wrap up with game reviews specifically chosen to "welcome" Zeb back in the most chaotic way possible. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro: New Year, New Linux, Same Zeb 00:02:38 Going Back to Open Source Tools (Nextcloud Chaos) 00:06:50 Community Feedback: AI vs. Human Creativity 00:29:44 Sponsor: Sandfly – Agentless Linux Bodyguard 00:32:31 GeForce NOW on Linux: Official at Last (Almost) 00:44:41 Is Intel Losing Its Open Source Street Cred? 00:58:55 Game Reviews Crafted to Torture Zeb 01:07:37 Thanks Zeb: OG Captain Back on Deck 01:09:01 Outro: Happy New Year!