web02.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:23:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Linux Out Loud - Episodes Tagged with “Open Source” https://dlnxtend.com/tags/open%20source Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the Community from places like the Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. Linux Out Loud podcast is brought to you by the TuxDigital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)! en-us episodic Linux Out Loud is a community powered podcast taking topics from the DLN Community via the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server & More! Linux Out Loud Linux Out Loud is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the Community from places like the Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. Linux Out Loud podcast is brought to you by the TuxDigital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)! no linux out loud, dlnxtend, dln xtend, dln extend, dln, destination linux, tech podcast, linux podcast, gaming on linux, linux gaming, linux, open source, photography, retro tech, opensuse, Linux Out Loud linuxoutloud@mailfence.com 220: Data Has Weight, Laws Have Teeth, Linux Has Jokes | Linux Out Loud 122 https://dlnxtend.com/220 e693fb90-45bd-43bd-b7a9-07b2f0425047 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros. 1:01:03 no In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros. Show Links: CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – https://www.cups.org/ LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – https://www.librenms.org/ Framework Laptop – https://frame.work/ Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/ Third Reality Zigbee devices – https://3reality.com/ LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit (new FLL robots) – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522 LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678 California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043 Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro! 00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP & copier contracts 00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments 00:09:24 Framework durability, cases & drop protection 00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier 00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI & concerns 00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux & BSD 00:38:58 Fines, liability & open-source maintainers 00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”? 00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep & “for the children” 00:46:22 Future of OS compliance & responses 00:50:54 Guard rails 00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes & closing banter 00:57:30 Data has weight 01:00:27 Outro Connect with the Hosts on Discord: Matt – @Dark1ltg Wendy – @Wendy.sh Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon Special Guest: Bill. Linux, CUPS, printer server, Framework laptops, Deskflow, Wayland, Zigbee, FIRST LEGO League, robotics, LEGO SPIKE Prime, age verification, California AB 1043, Colorado age verification law, privacy, surveillance, open source, Linux distributions, BSD, SteamOS In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.

Show Links:
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – https://www.cups.org/
LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – https://www.librenms.org/
Framework Laptop – https://frame.work/
Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/
Third Reality Zigbee devices – https://3reality.com/
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit (new FLL robots) – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678
California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043
Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro!
00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP & copier contracts
00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments
00:09:24 Framework durability, cases & drop protection
00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier
00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI & concerns
00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux & BSD
00:38:58 Fines, liability & open-source maintainers
00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”?
00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep & “for the children”
00:46:22 Future of OS compliance & responses
00:50:54 Guard rails
00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes & closing banter
00:57:30 Data has weight
01:00:27 Outro

Connect with the Hosts on Discord:
Matt – @Dark1ltg
Wendy – @Wendy.sh
Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate
Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.

Show Links:
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – https://www.cups.org/
LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – https://www.librenms.org/
Framework Laptop – https://frame.work/
Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/
Third Reality Zigbee devices – https://3reality.com/
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit (new FLL robots) – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678
California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043
Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro!
00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP & copier contracts
00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments
00:09:24 Framework durability, cases & drop protection
00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier
00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI & concerns
00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux & BSD
00:38:58 Fines, liability & open-source maintainers
00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”?
00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep & “for the children”
00:46:22 Future of OS compliance & responses
00:50:54 Guard rails
00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes & closing banter
00:57:30 Data has weight
01:00:27 Outro

Connect with the Hosts on Discord:
Matt – @Dark1ltg
Wendy – @Wendy.sh
Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate
Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 219: New World Unlocked: GOG Charts a Linux Frontier | Linux Out Loud 121 https://dlnxtend.com/219 dfe2bcd2-e0d1-462f-a95f-791d00534033 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups. 1:01:49 no In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups. Show Links: * GOG job posting – “Senior Software Engineer (C++ GOG GALAXY)”: * https://www.gog.com/en/work/senior-software-engineer-c-gog-galaxy * Linux Saloon show notes and polls: * https://CubicleNate.com/LinuxSaloon * https://CubicleNate.com/polls linux, gnu/linux, linux out loud, tuxdigital, open source, foss, linux gaming, gog, gog galaxy, heroic launcher, proton, wine, drm‑free gaming, data recovery, backups, cold storage, exfat, discord, age verification, privacy, online communities, moderation, linux saloon, cubicle nate, show notes, wordpress, polls, home lab, self‑hosting, tech podcast, community podcast In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups.

Show Links:

]]> In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups.

Show Links:

]]> 218: Home Lab Spawn Point and High‑Ping Gaming | Linux Out Loud 120 https://dlnxtend.com/218 1ff35ee0-ef93-4c76-b3eb-dd1a07e267a6 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Matt takes squad leader role while Wendy and Nate rejoin the party for a high‑FPS catch‑up on life, Linux, and loud gaming sessions. They swap updates on Wendy’s robotics teams heading deeper into competition season, Nate’s battle with basement water and building a proper home lab spawn point, and Matt’s quest to keep a local‑only media server running on modest hardware. From organizing racks and labeling gear to wrestling with Starlink latency and debating cloud gaming versus real ownership, the crew dives into how their real‑world chaos shapes the way they run Linux, host services, and play games. If you like robots, home labs, and arguing about whether you really own your digital library, this one’s for you. 56:12 no In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Matt takes squad leader role while Wendy and Nate rejoin the party for a high‑FPS catch‑up on life, Linux, and loud gaming sessions. They swap updates on Wendy’s robotics teams heading deeper into competition season, Nate’s battle with basement water and building a proper home lab spawn point, and Matt’s quest to keep a local‑only media server running on modest hardware. From organizing racks and labeling gear to wrestling with Starlink latency and debating cloud gaming versus real ownership, the crew dives into how their real‑world chaos shapes the way they run Linux, host services, and play games. If you like robots, home labs, and arguing about whether you really own your digital library, this one’s for you. Show Links: Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/73bDDATDAK Bookbinder JS (booklet maker): https://momijizukamori.github.io/bookbinder-js/ Bookbinder JS on GitHub: https://github.com/momijizukamori/bookbinder-js PS4 controller USB‑C upgrade guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGKyBJVDXDQ BattleTech on GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/battletech_game​ linux, gnu, open source, foss, linux out loud, tuxdigital, desktop linux, linux gaming, gog, cloud gaming, battletech, robotics, first lego league, first tech challenge, home lab, homelab, self‑hosting, media server, jellyfin, kodi, starlink, networking, usb‑c, controllers, pdf tools, bookbinder js, tech podcast, community podcast, fll, ftc, photo printer, In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Matt takes squad leader role while Wendy and Nate rejoin the party for a high‑FPS catch‑up on life, Linux, and loud gaming sessions. They swap updates on Wendy’s robotics teams heading deeper into competition season, Nate’s battle with basement water and building a proper home lab spawn point, and Matt’s quest to keep a local‑only media server running on modest hardware. From organizing racks and labeling gear to wrestling with Starlink latency and debating cloud gaming versus real ownership, the crew dives into how their real‑world chaos shapes the way they run Linux, host services, and play games. If you like robots, home labs, and arguing about whether you really own your digital library, this one’s for you.

Show Links:
Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/73bDDATDAK
Bookbinder JS (booklet maker): https://momijizukamori.github.io/bookbinder-js/
Bookbinder JS on GitHub: https://github.com/momijizukamori/bookbinder-js
PS4 controller USB‑C upgrade guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGKyBJVDXDQ
BattleTech on GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/battletech_game​

]]> In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Matt takes squad leader role while Wendy and Nate rejoin the party for a high‑FPS catch‑up on life, Linux, and loud gaming sessions. They swap updates on Wendy’s robotics teams heading deeper into competition season, Nate’s battle with basement water and building a proper home lab spawn point, and Matt’s quest to keep a local‑only media server running on modest hardware. From organizing racks and labeling gear to wrestling with Starlink latency and debating cloud gaming versus real ownership, the crew dives into how their real‑world chaos shapes the way they run Linux, host services, and play games. If you like robots, home labs, and arguing about whether you really own your digital library, this one’s for you.

Show Links:
Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/73bDDATDAK
Bookbinder JS (booklet maker): https://momijizukamori.github.io/bookbinder-js/
Bookbinder JS on GitHub: https://github.com/momijizukamori/bookbinder-js
PS4 controller USB‑C upgrade guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGKyBJVDXDQ
BattleTech on GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/battletech_game​

]]> 217: Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 https://dlnxtend.com/217 d3135416-d285-4eb0-8a13-4461315404ee Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck. 47:29 no Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck. Show Links: Main topic – GeForce NOW on Linux and Fire TV: * NVIDIA GeForce NOW CES 2026 announcement (Linux + Fire TV): https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-ces-2026/ Gaming & distros mentioned: * Bazzite (Fedora-based gaming OS): https://bazzite.gg Home lab / networking / travel: * Synology DiskStation DS1825+ (Bill’s NAS): https://nascompares.com/2025/05/07/synology-ds1825-nas-released-in-the-east/ * UniFi Travel Router (UTR): https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-special-devices/products/utr Special Guest: Bill. Linux, Linux Out Loud, GeForce NOW, NVIDIA, cloud gaming, RTX, Ubuntu, Steam Deck, Bazzite, Proton, Linux gaming, GPU prices, subscription fatigue, Synology NAS, home lab, DaVinci Resolve, Ubiquiti, UniFi Travel Router, Starlink, Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, handheld gaming, open source, TuxDigital​ Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck.

Show Links:
Main topic – GeForce NOW on Linux and Fire TV:

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck.

Show Links:
Main topic – GeForce NOW on Linux and Fire TV:

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 216: Legacy Lights & Password Nights | Linux Out Loud 118 https://dlnxtend.com/216 cb1a2a0b-0bb8-4109-82b4-347f16e82520 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud Linux Out Loud 118 is a cozy holiday episode where Wendy, Nate, and Bill mix Christmas chaos with serious tech talk and retro nostalgia. They cover Nate’s new Commodore 64 Ultimate and vintage trains, Bill’s story about recovering passwords after a colleague’s passing and planning digital legacy, plus NAS upgrades, Fedora-based gaming distros, Home Assistant smart homes, IoT security, and the ongoing adventure that is Linux printing.​ 54:31 no In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague’s passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget. From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you’re here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases. Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/ Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: https://store.tuxdigital.com/ Connect with the Hosts: Contact Form: https://tuxdigital.com/contact Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon Nate – CubicleNate.com Bill – @ctlinux Special Guest: Bill. Linux, Linux Out Loud, open source, holiday episode, Christmas tech, nostalgia, Commodore 64, retro computing, password management, digital legacy, multifactor authentication, Synology NAS, home storage, backup strategy, Fedora, Fyra Labs, Nobara, Bazite, Linux gaming, digital nomad, Home Assistant, smart home, IoT, Zigbee, smart bulbs, Christmas lights, networking, Ubiquiti, IoT security, Raspberry Pi, Linux printing, CUPS, community, TuxDigital​​ In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague’s passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget.

From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you’re here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases.

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/

Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: https://store.tuxdigital.com/

Connect with the Hosts:
Contact Form: https://tuxdigital.com/contact
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
Nate – CubicleNate.com
Bill – @ctlinux

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague’s passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget.

From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you’re here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases.

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/

Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: https://store.tuxdigital.com/

Connect with the Hosts:
Contact Form: https://tuxdigital.com/contact
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
Nate – CubicleNate.com
Bill – @ctlinux

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 213: The Networking Showdown | Linux Out Loud 115 https://dlnxtend.com/213 d0ee8715-035b-4ffc-a4d5-fbdcb2481418 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring. 1:37:14 no This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring. Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-115/ Support the Show Toss in your two cents: https://tuxdigital.com/contact/ Find more great shows: https://tuxdigital.com Show off your love for your favorite shows: https://tuxdigital.com/store Connect with the Hosts: Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon Nate – CubicleNate.com Bill - ctlinux Special Guest: Bill. Linux Out Loud, LOL 115, Linux podcast, open source, tech podcast, gaming, network troubleshooting , home lab, IT challenges, Framework Laptop, OpenWrt, OpnSense, Ubiquiti, Synology, Peplink, Raspberry Pi, Network UPS Tools, NUT, Flatpak, 3D printing, retro tech, 80s tech, CRT monitor, LAN party, Robot in 7 Days, soft skills This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring.

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-115/

Support the Show
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Special Guest: Bill.

]]> This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring.

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]]> 211: Is Linux Getting Boring or Just Reliable? | Linux Out Loud 113 https://dlnxtend.com/211 5591ef41-1604-4d9d-b12d-84313d8716c0 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud "Linux is getting boring" — or is it evolving into exactly what we wanted? In this episode, we chat retro consoles, 3D printing beasts, Titan phones, curriculum with Pybricks, and a Linux experience so stable it's suspicious. Plus: Wayland wins, Microsoft Office woes, and Wendy’s robotics laptops ready for battle. Engage! 1:19:37 no "Linux is getting boring" — or is it evolving into exactly what we wanted? In this episode, we chat retro consoles, 3D printing beasts, Titan phones, curriculum with Pybricks, and a Linux experience so stable it's suspicious. Plus: Wayland wins, Microsoft Office woes, and Wendy’s robotics laptops ready for battle. Engage! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-113/ Connect with the Hosts: 🐦 Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter 🐘 Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon 🌐 Nate – CubicleNate.com Linux, open source, Zorin OS, Fedora, Wayland, Pybricks, Titan 2, Unihertz, Retro Gaming, 3D Printing, QIDI MAX3, Ubuntu Touch, Microsoft Office, Bazzite, Wayback, Linux Robotics, TuxDigital, Linux Out Loud "Linux is getting boring" — or is it evolving into exactly what we wanted? In this episode, we chat retro consoles, 3D printing beasts, Titan phones, curriculum with Pybricks, and a Linux experience so stable it's suspicious. Plus: Wayland wins, Microsoft Office woes, and Wendy’s robotics laptops ready for battle. Engage!

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🐦 Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
🐘 Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
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]]> "Linux is getting boring" — or is it evolving into exactly what we wanted? In this episode, we chat retro consoles, 3D printing beasts, Titan phones, curriculum with Pybricks, and a Linux experience so stable it's suspicious. Plus: Wayland wins, Microsoft Office woes, and Wendy’s robotics laptops ready for battle. Engage!

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🐦 Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
🐘 Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
🌐 Nate – CubicleNate.com

]]> 210: Teaching Time Lords: Open Source Lessons Across Space and Code | Linux Out Loud 112 https://dlnxtend.com/210 49dcf9d7-2c00-4963-ac1a-b3e04eba7dfe Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud Wendy and Bill go full TARDIS in this episode of Linux Out Loud—sharing their robotics adventures, Bill’s vacation recap, curriculum-building with Pybricks, and tips on AI-powered coding. Plus: Phasmo breaks, Marathon makes a comeback, and the podcast hits Spotify video! 41:54 no Wendy and Bill go full TARDIS in this episode of Linux Out Loud—sharing their robotics adventures, Bill’s vacation recap, curriculum-building with Pybricks, and tips on AI-powered coding. Plus: Phasmo breaks, Marathon makes a comeback, and the podcast hits Spotify video! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-112/ Special Guest: Bill. Linux, open source learning, educational robotics, Home Assistant in schools, Pybricks coding, AI coding support, Marathon game, DaVinci Resolve, Phasmo on Linux, LeoCAD for robotics, Chromebook cleanup, Git workflows for students, AI trust and verify, tech podcast Wendy and Bill go full TARDIS in this episode of Linux Out Loud—sharing their robotics adventures, Bill’s vacation recap, curriculum-building with Pybricks, and tips on AI-powered coding. Plus: Phasmo breaks, Marathon makes a comeback, and the podcast hits Spotify video!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-112/

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> Wendy and Bill go full TARDIS in this episode of Linux Out Loud—sharing their robotics adventures, Bill’s vacation recap, curriculum-building with Pybricks, and tips on AI-powered coding. Plus: Phasmo breaks, Marathon makes a comeback, and the podcast hits Spotify video!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-112/

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 209: Open Source in Motion: Conferences, Creativity, and Community | Linux Out Loud 111 https://dlnxtend.com/209 daa46e07-43a8-4575-b577-1d0254c36a54 Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud This week on Linux Out Loud, Wendy is joined by Bill and Neal from the SUDO Show to share their latest open source adventures. From resurrecting old hardware to attending conferences, expanding solar setups, and testing the latest Linux desktops, the crew dives into the intersection of tech, creativity, and community. 1:40:01 no This week on Linux Out Loud, Wendy is joined by Bill and Neal from the SUDO Show to share their latest open source adventures. From resurrecting old hardware to attending conferences, expanding solar setups, and testing the latest Linux desktops, the crew dives into the intersection of tech, creativity, and community. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-111/ Contact info: Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Neal (Mastodon @neal@social.gompa.me) Special Guests: Bill and Neal. Linux, open source, tech community, NAS upgrades, Framework laptop, KDE Plasma, Cosmic Desktop, Fedora Linux, home automation with Home Assistant, solar power projects, AI in smart homes, small business tech solutions, tech conference tips, international travel for tech professionals, gaming on Linux, universal package management, Courtshoe open source game, art and technology integration, Linux education tools, tech podcast This week on Linux Out Loud, Wendy is joined by Bill and Neal from the SUDO Show to share their latest open source adventures. From resurrecting old hardware to attending conferences, expanding solar setups, and testing the latest Linux desktops, the crew dives into the intersection of tech, creativity, and community.

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Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)
Neal (Mastodon @neal@social.gompa.me)

Special Guests: Bill and Neal.

]]> This week on Linux Out Loud, Wendy is joined by Bill and Neal from the SUDO Show to share their latest open source adventures. From resurrecting old hardware to attending conferences, expanding solar setups, and testing the latest Linux desktops, the crew dives into the intersection of tech, creativity, and community.

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Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)
Neal (Mastodon @neal@social.gompa.me)

Special Guests: Bill and Neal.

]]> 208: Linux in the Wild: From the ISS to the Influencers| Linux Out Loud 110 https://dlnxtend.com/208 20df3fbd-913d-4585-953a-b7871887ff67 Sat, 03 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud This week on Linux Out Loud, we’re tracking Linux sightings in the wild—from Raspberry Pi-powered space stations to the desktops of YouTube’s biggest influencers. Wendy shares a surprise encounter with Linux at an international robotics event, Nate dives deep into Framework laptop upgrades and KDE tweaks, and Matt shows off his latest tech shuffle, trading in gear for a sleek new setup. We chat about OLED displays, Pixel phone plans, and PewDiePie's high-profile Linux switch. Whether you’re into hardware hacks, creator drama, or just love a good nerdy rabbit trail, this episode brings the fun, the facts, and the firmware. 54:24 no This week on Linux Out Loud, we’re tracking Linux sightings in the wild—from Raspberry Pi-powered space stations to the desktops of YouTube’s biggest influencers. Wendy shares a surprise encounter with Linux at an international robotics event, Nate dives deep into Framework laptop upgrades and KDE tweaks, and Matt shows off his latest tech shuffle, trading in gear for a sleek new setup. We chat about OLED displays, Pixel phone plans, and PewDiePie's high-profile Linux switch. Whether you’re into hardware hacks, creator drama, or just love a good nerdy rabbit trail, this episode brings the fun, the facts, and the firmware. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-110/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Linux, open source, Raspberry Pi ISS Mimic, Framework laptop, KDE Plasma 6, Intel Arc, phone upgrades, Pixel phone, OLED display technology, PewDiePie Linux switch, content creators using Linux, DaVinci Resolve on Linux, Ubuntu Touch, hardware upgrades, tech podcast, Linux for creators, Linux in robotics, Linux adoption, display tech evolution, Linux-friendly smartphones, Linux Out Loud, Destination Linux, Tux Digital This week on Linux Out Loud, we’re tracking Linux sightings in the wild—from Raspberry Pi-powered space stations to the desktops of YouTube’s biggest influencers. Wendy shares a surprise encounter with Linux at an international robotics event, Nate dives deep into Framework laptop upgrades and KDE tweaks, and Matt shows off his latest tech shuffle, trading in gear for a sleek new setup. We chat about OLED displays, Pixel phone plans, and PewDiePie's high-profile Linux switch. Whether you’re into hardware hacks, creator drama, or just love a good nerdy rabbit trail, this episode brings the fun, the facts, and the firmware.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-110/

Contact info
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Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

]]> This week on Linux Out Loud, we’re tracking Linux sightings in the wild—from Raspberry Pi-powered space stations to the desktops of YouTube’s biggest influencers. Wendy shares a surprise encounter with Linux at an international robotics event, Nate dives deep into Framework laptop upgrades and KDE tweaks, and Matt shows off his latest tech shuffle, trading in gear for a sleek new setup. We chat about OLED displays, Pixel phone plans, and PewDiePie's high-profile Linux switch. Whether you’re into hardware hacks, creator drama, or just love a good nerdy rabbit trail, this episode brings the fun, the facts, and the firmware.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-110/

Contact info
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Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

]]> 207: Fedora Smooth, Bazzite Slick, Windows… Still Windows | Linux Out Loud 109 https://dlnxtend.com/207 f8a72250-bb91-48d9-8fc2-efa6ea41872c Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In this episode of Linux Out Loud, we explore the latest in Linux hardware experiments, distro discoveries, and creative workflows. Wendy walks through her setup with Fedora 41 and DaVinci Resolve, Matt dives into Windows frustrations, and Nate teases his excitement about trying out Bazzite, even before getting hands-on with the OneXPlayer. We chat about eGPU setups, Wayland oddities, 3D printer troubleshooting with Mainsail and NGINX, and highlight the unique challenges (and wins) of gaming on Linux—like Dark Envoy. It’s a lively mix of tech insights, problem-solving, and distro excitement—all wrapped in open-source goodness. 1:02:08 no In this episode of Linux Out Loud, we explore the latest in Linux hardware experiments, distro discoveries, and creative workflows. Wendy walks through her setup with Fedora 41 and DaVinci Resolve, Matt dives into Windows frustrations, and Nate teases his excitement about trying out Bazzite, even before getting hands-on with the OneXPlayer. We chat about eGPU setups, Wayland oddities, 3D printer troubleshooting with Mainsail and NGINX, and highlight the unique challenges (and wins) of gaming on Linux—like Dark Envoy. It’s a lively mix of tech insights, problem-solving, and distro excitement—all wrapped in open-source goodness. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-109/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) linux, linux podcast, open source, open source podcast, tech podcast, Fedora, Bazzite, DaVinci Resolve, eGPU, NVIDIA, Wayland, Linux gaming, 3D printing, NGINX, Mainsail, OneXPlayer, robotics, Dark Envoy, gaming on Linux, Linux distributions, hardware, tinkering, troubleshooting, desktop Linux, Windows alternatives, creative workflows, destination linux, tux digital, linux out loud In this episode of Linux Out Loud, we explore the latest in Linux hardware experiments, distro discoveries, and creative workflows. Wendy walks through her setup with Fedora 41 and DaVinci Resolve, Matt dives into Windows frustrations, and Nate teases his excitement about trying out Bazzite, even before getting hands-on with the OneXPlayer.
We chat about eGPU setups, Wayland oddities, 3D printer troubleshooting with Mainsail and NGINX, and highlight the unique challenges (and wins) of gaming on Linux—like Dark Envoy. It’s a lively mix of tech insights, problem-solving, and distro excitement—all wrapped in open-source goodness.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-109/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

]]> In this episode of Linux Out Loud, we explore the latest in Linux hardware experiments, distro discoveries, and creative workflows. Wendy walks through her setup with Fedora 41 and DaVinci Resolve, Matt dives into Windows frustrations, and Nate teases his excitement about trying out Bazzite, even before getting hands-on with the OneXPlayer.
We chat about eGPU setups, Wayland oddities, 3D printer troubleshooting with Mainsail and NGINX, and highlight the unique challenges (and wins) of gaming on Linux—like Dark Envoy. It’s a lively mix of tech insights, problem-solving, and distro excitement—all wrapped in open-source goodness.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-109/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

]]> 198: Rage Buys & Retro Vibes: 100 Episodes Strong | Linux Out Loud 100 https://dlnxtend.com/198 fa4e6395-0e1b-4bf3-a705-715c6563a3e0 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate’s six-monitor setup to Matt’s new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They reminisce about the playful, whimsical side of old-school tech and explore how modern tech has changed. It’s a fun blend of nostalgia, practical tips, and celebration for this milestone episode! 1:33:35 no In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate’s six-monitor setup to Matt’s new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They reminisce about the playful, whimsical side of old-school tech and explore how modern tech has changed. It’s a fun blend of nostalgia, practical tips, and celebration for this milestone episode! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-100/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) tux digital, linux podcast, destination linux, dln xtend, lol, linux out loud, linux gaming podcast, linux gaming, open source podcast, dln, hardware, tech podcast, gaming on linux, technology, Framework Laptop, multi-monitor setup, DisplayLink, screen resolution, portable monitors, productivity, episode 100, DisplayPort, gaming, hardware, 3D printing, Orca Slicer, Linux, nostalgia, technology, Linux, Distro Hopping, User Experience, Software Development, Nostalgia, Fun in Computing, KDE, Ubuntu, Gaming, Technology, Linux, Distro Hopping, Graphics, Performance Issues, Printer Problems, Software Solutions, GPU Monitoring, Open Source In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate’s six-monitor setup to Matt’s new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They reminisce about the playful, whimsical side of old-school tech and explore how modern tech has changed. It’s a fun blend of nostalgia, practical tips, and celebration for this milestone episode!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-100/

Contact info
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Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)

]]> In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate’s six-monitor setup to Matt’s new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They reminisce about the playful, whimsical side of old-school tech and explore how modern tech has changed. It’s a fun blend of nostalgia, practical tips, and celebration for this milestone episode!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-100/

Contact info
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Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)

]]> 58: Going from Open to Closed | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/58 9b3b3d4c-4241-45ff-a0a0-2d7edc3c3a15 Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what would happen if your favorite open source application goes closed. 47:42 no On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what would happen if your favorite open source application goes closed. Welcome to episode 58 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 09:53 Topic- Software going from open to closed. 28:35 Host Related Interest 35:50 Wrap Up 36:48 Extras Host Related Interest Links Matt- Star Ocean Integrity and Faithlessness - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA03246_00-STAROCEAN5PS4000 Nate- Home improvements, I will be leaving my current residence of 15 years. Going from being a "city mouse" back to a "country mouse" Wendy- MultiMC - https://multimc.org/ - https://shotwell-project.org/doc/html/ Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info: Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online) Nate (cubiclenate.com) linux podcast,destination linux,dln xtend,linux gaming podcast,linux gaming,open source podcast,photography,linux photography,dln,hardware,raspberry pi,pi 4,pi four,tech podcast,gaming on linux,open source,linux distros,linux distro,linux users,linux desktop,open source citizen,open source citizenship,shotwell,darktable,minecraft,multimc,kde plasma, plasma,kdenlive,xonotic On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what would happen if your favorite open source application goes closed.

Welcome to episode 58 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
09:53 Topic- Software going from open to closed.
28:35 Host Related Interest
35:50 Wrap Up
36:48 Extras

Host Related Interest Links
Matt- Star Ocean Integrity and Faithlessness

Nate- Home improvements, I will be leaving my current residence of 15 years. Going from being a "city mouse" back to a "country mouse"

Wendy- MultiMC

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Contact info:
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what would happen if your favorite open source application goes closed.

Welcome to episode 58 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
09:53 Topic- Software going from open to closed.
28:35 Host Related Interest
35:50 Wrap Up
36:48 Extras

Host Related Interest Links
Matt- Star Ocean Integrity and Faithlessness

Nate- Home improvements, I will be leaving my current residence of 15 years. Going from being a "city mouse" back to a "country mouse"

Wendy- MultiMC

Join us in the DLN Community:
Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/
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Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info:
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 57: Open Source Citizenship | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/57 ca6d8885-820f-4536-9087-fa7d0e3c14b8 Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what exactly makes a good open source citizen. 37:37 no On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what exactly makes a good open source citizen. Welcome to episode 57 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 13:19 Topic- Open Source Citizenship 27:15 Host Related Interest 36:32 Wrap Up Host Related Interest Links Wendy- The Henry Stickmin Collection https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089980/TheHenryStickmin_Collection/ Nate- Cleaning, consolidating and organizing Matt- Recore Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/537450/ReCoreDefinitiveEdition/ DLN Xtend Live: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/dln-xtend-55-live-recording/3677 Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info: Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online) Nate (cubiclenate.com) linux podcast,destination linux,dln xtend,linux gaming podcast,linux gaming,open source podcast,photography,linux photography,dln,hardware,education,raspberry pi,pi 4,pi four,tech podcast,gaming on linux,open source,linux distros,linux distro,linux users,linux desktop,open source citizen,open source citizenship,audacity,MuseScore,MuseGroup,linux news,linux podcasting software,linux,podcast,tech,technology,ubuntu linux,gaming On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what exactly makes a good open source citizen.

Welcome to episode 57 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
13:19 Topic- Open Source Citizenship
27:15 Host Related Interest
36:32 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest Links
Wendy- The Henry Stickmin Collection
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089980/The_Henry_Stickmin_Collection/

Nate- Cleaning, consolidating and organizing

Matt- Recore Definitive Edition
https://store.steampowered.com/app/537450/ReCore_Definitive_Edition/

DLN Xtend Live: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/dln-xtend-55-live-recording/3677

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram
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Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info:
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss what exactly makes a good open source citizen.

Welcome to episode 57 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
13:19 Topic- Open Source Citizenship
27:15 Host Related Interest
36:32 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest Links
Wendy- The Henry Stickmin Collection
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089980/The_Henry_Stickmin_Collection/

Nate- Cleaning, consolidating and organizing

Matt- Recore Definitive Edition
https://store.steampowered.com/app/537450/ReCore_Definitive_Edition/

DLN Xtend Live: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/dln-xtend-55-live-recording/3677

Join us in the DLN Community:
Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/
Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram
Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/
Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info:
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 56: Free Software VS Open Source | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/56 4aaa8ae8-8d52-47cc-9952-b70920647556 Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss software. Is it "free" or is it "open source?" 41:03 no On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss software. Is it "free" or is it "open source?" Welcome to episode 56 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 10:29 Topic- Free Software VS Open Source 23:44 Host Related Interest 39:50 Wrap Up Host Related Interest Links Matt- Mad Max - https://store.steampowered.com/app/234140/Mad_Max/ Wendy- Universe Sandbox - https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/Universe_Sandbox/ Nate- Purchased and rooted Moto G7 Power -> LineageOS - https://lineageosroms.com/ocean/ - https://opengapps.org/ DLN Xtend Live: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/dln-xtend-55-live-recording/3677 Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info: Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN@mastodon.online) Nate (cubiclenate.com) linux podcast,destination linux,dln xtend,linux gaming podcast,linux gaming,open source podcast,photography,linux photography,dln,hardware,education,raspberry pi,pi 4,pi four,tech podcast,gaming on linux,open source,linux distros,linux distro,linux users,linux desktop,ubuntu linux,free software,lineage,lineageos On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss software. Is it "free" or is it "open source?"

Welcome to episode 56 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
10:29 Topic- Free Software VS Open Source
23:44 Host Related Interest
39:50 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest Links
Matt- Mad Max

Wendy- Universe Sandbox

Nate- Purchased and rooted Moto G7 Power -> LineageOS

DLN Xtend Live: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/dln-xtend-55-live-recording/3677

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]]> On this episode of DLN Xtend we discuss software. Is it "free" or is it "open source?"

Welcome to episode 56 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
10:29 Topic- Free Software VS Open Source
23:44 Host Related Interest
39:50 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest Links
Matt- Mad Max

Wendy- Universe Sandbox

Nate- Purchased and rooted Moto G7 Power -> LineageOS

DLN Xtend Live: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/dln-xtend-55-live-recording/3677

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]]> 44: Giving Love to Underratted Parts of Linux | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/44 ee069cb6-c672-4a61-9f23-0f487f48c568 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:30:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In this episode of DLN Xtend, we focus on the parts of the Linux desktop that don't get enough community love. 44:12 no In this episode of DLN Xtend, we focus on the parts of the Linux desktop that don't get enough community love. Welcome to episode 44 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 13:42 Underratted Parts of Linux 33:10 Host Related Interests 43:22 Wrap Up Host Related Nate - Dimensia friendly, Arduino powered media player Matt- Strider https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/STRIDER/ Wendy- Contribute to Darktable https://www.darktable.org/development/ https://pixls.us/articles/how-to-create-camera-noise-profiles-for-darktable/ Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info: Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend, dlnx, destination linux network,linux podcast, linux, tech podcast, gaming on linux, linux gaming, open source, ubuntu, ubuntu podcast, open source podcast, ubuntu linux, ubuntu fonts, darktable, camera, desktop, linux desktop In this episode of DLN Xtend, we focus on the parts of the Linux desktop that don't get enough community love.

Welcome to episode 44 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
13:42 Underratted Parts of Linux
33:10 Host Related Interests
43:22 Wrap Up

Host Related

Nate - Dimensia friendly, Arduino powered media player

Matt- Strider https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/STRIDER/

Wendy- Contribute to Darktable https://www.darktable.org/development/
https://pixls.us/articles/how-to-create-camera-noise-profiles-for-darktable/

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Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> In this episode of DLN Xtend, we focus on the parts of the Linux desktop that don't get enough community love.

Welcome to episode 44 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
13:42 Underratted Parts of Linux
33:10 Host Related Interests
43:22 Wrap Up

Host Related

Nate - Dimensia friendly, Arduino powered media player

Matt- Strider https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/STRIDER/

Wendy- Contribute to Darktable https://www.darktable.org/development/
https://pixls.us/articles/how-to-create-camera-noise-profiles-for-darktable/

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Contact info:
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 43: Ubuntu's Contributions to Linux | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/43 5cf57df7-4e45-4d02-828e-b2c4edabf912 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this episode of DLN Xtend we talk about what Ubuntu’s contributions to Linux have been. 38:48 no On this episode of DLN Xtend we talk about what Ubuntu’s contributions to Linux have been. Welcome to episode 43 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 09:36 Ubuntu's Contributions to Linux 29:35 Host Related Interests 38:00 Wrap Up Host Related Nate - Looking for a new truck bed for my Ford F350 Matt- Persona 4 Arena (PS3) Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info: Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend, dlnx, destination linux network,linux podcast, linux, tech podcast, gaming on linux, linux gaming, open source, ubuntu, ubuntu podcast, open source podcast, ubuntu linux, On this episode of DLN Xtend we talk about what Ubuntu’s contributions to Linux have been.

Welcome to episode 43 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
09:36 Ubuntu's Contributions to Linux
29:35 Host Related Interests
38:00 Wrap Up

Host Related

Nate - Looking for a new truck bed for my Ford F350

Matt- Persona 4 Arena (PS3)

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Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> On this episode of DLN Xtend we talk about what Ubuntu’s contributions to Linux have been.

Welcome to episode 43 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
09:36 Ubuntu's Contributions to Linux
29:35 Host Related Interests
38:00 Wrap Up

Host Related

Nate - Looking for a new truck bed for my Ford F350

Matt- Persona 4 Arena (PS3)

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Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 40: Busting Linux Myths | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/40 50a9c2d5-ecc7-41e0-a126-64d78d55fb12 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this week's episode of DLN Xtend, we share our top Linux misconception. 35:52 no In episode 40 of DLN Xtend, Matt, Wendy, and Nate discuss the Linux misconception they want to bust the most. Then over to host-related interests where everyone has a game to share. 00:00 Introduction 06:49 DO AD 08:35 Show Topic 24:09 Bitwarden AD 25:34 Host Related Interests 35:05 Wrap Up Host Related Interests Matt - Dead Space https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/Dead_Space/ Nate - The C64 Maxi purchased https://retrogames.biz/thec64 C64 Game recommendation: Fix-It Felix Jr, like the game you see played on the “Wreck-It Ralph” Movie. https://brokenbytes.itch.io/fix-it-felix-jr?fbclid=IwAR1OQwu3f1j-vkyFLQcHAtdGgOkLJv1rNBV-954GJq6rNpoOFmO6nd8wIQ8 Wendy- Path of Giants https://store.steampowered.com/app/1181400/PathofGiants/ Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend,destination linux,dlnx,linux community,linux gaming,new year,C64,hardware,Linux,Open Source,Linux Gaming,gaming on linux,linux podcast,technology,podcast,tech podcast,linux distros,linux news,Digital Ocean,cloud,vps,Bitwarden,Password Manager In episode 40 of DLN Xtend, Matt, Wendy, and Nate discuss the Linux misconception they want to bust the most. Then over to host-related interests where everyone has a game to share.

00:00 Introduction
06:49 DO AD
08:35 Show Topic
24:09 Bitwarden AD
25:34 Host Related Interests
35:05 Wrap Up

Host Related Interests
Matt - Dead Space
https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/Dead_Space/

Nate - The C64 Maxi purchased
https://retrogames.biz/thec64
C64 Game recommendation: Fix-It Felix Jr, like the game you see played on the “Wreck-It Ralph” Movie.
https://brokenbytes.itch.io/fix-it-felix-jr?fbclid=IwAR1OQwu3f1j-vkyFLQcHAtdGgOkLJv1rNBV-954GJq6rNpoOFmO6nd8wIQ8

Wendy- Path of Giants
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1181400/Path_of_Giants/

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Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> In episode 40 of DLN Xtend, Matt, Wendy, and Nate discuss the Linux misconception they want to bust the most. Then over to host-related interests where everyone has a game to share.

00:00 Introduction
06:49 DO AD
08:35 Show Topic
24:09 Bitwarden AD
25:34 Host Related Interests
35:05 Wrap Up

Host Related Interests
Matt - Dead Space
https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/Dead_Space/

Nate - The C64 Maxi purchased
https://retrogames.biz/thec64
C64 Game recommendation: Fix-It Felix Jr, like the game you see played on the “Wreck-It Ralph” Movie.
https://brokenbytes.itch.io/fix-it-felix-jr?fbclid=IwAR1OQwu3f1j-vkyFLQcHAtdGgOkLJv1rNBV-954GJq6rNpoOFmO6nd8wIQ8

Wendy- Path of Giants
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1181400/Path_of_Giants/

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 39: New Year Linux Predictions https://dlnxtend.com/39 7a9fcdce-4779-46d4-9d89-f5670990a9ae Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this week's episode of DLN Xtend, we dive into the New Year with our predictions for 2021. 55:17 no Episode 39 of DLN Xtend, Matt, Wendy and Nate talk about their hopes and dreams for Linux in the coming year. Each of them has two predictions to share with you. Are they ones that you are hoping for? 00:00 Introduction 18:29 DO AD 19:52 Show Topic 41:21 Bitwarden AD 43:05 Host Related Interests 54:28 Wrap Up Host Related Interests Matt- Diving into his back log. Matt is playing Xuan-Juan Sword: The Gate of Firmament https://store.steampowered.com/app/427030/XuanYuanSwordTheGateof_Firmament/ Wendy- Krita for mobile devices https://krita.org/en/ Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend,destination linux,dlnx,linux community,linux gaming,new year,GIMP,krita,hardware,Linux,Open Source,Linux Gaming,gaming on linux,linux podcast,technology,podcast,tech podcast,linux distros,linux news,Digital Ocean,cloud,vps,Bitwarden,Password Manager Episode 39 of DLN Xtend, Matt, Wendy and Nate talk about their hopes and dreams for Linux in the coming year. Each of them has two predictions to share with you. Are they ones that you are hoping for?

00:00 Introduction
18:29 DO AD
19:52 Show Topic
41:21 Bitwarden AD
43:05 Host Related Interests
54:28 Wrap Up

Host Related Interests

Matt- Diving into his back log. Matt is playing Xuan-Juan Sword: The Gate of Firmament
https://store.steampowered.com/app/427030/XuanYuan_Sword_The_Gate_of_Firmament/

Wendy- Krita for mobile devices
https://krita.org/en/

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Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> Episode 39 of DLN Xtend, Matt, Wendy and Nate talk about their hopes and dreams for Linux in the coming year. Each of them has two predictions to share with you. Are they ones that you are hoping for?

00:00 Introduction
18:29 DO AD
19:52 Show Topic
41:21 Bitwarden AD
43:05 Host Related Interests
54:28 Wrap Up

Host Related Interests

Matt- Diving into his back log. Matt is playing Xuan-Juan Sword: The Gate of Firmament
https://store.steampowered.com/app/427030/XuanYuan_Sword_The_Gate_of_Firmament/

Wendy- Krita for mobile devices
https://krita.org/en/

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Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 38: Is The Linux Community Toxic? https://dlnxtend.com/38 9995ee66-dcb7-4ee7-ac7b-4382be05e52f Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this week’s episode of DLN Xtend We have a much-needed conversation regarding the toxic element of the Linux community. 42:14 no Welcome to episode 38 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introduction 14:38 Topic 36:24 Host Related Interest 41:23 Wrap Up Host Related Interest Matt- Game- Sky Break https://store.steampowered.com/app/405370/Sky_Break/ Wendy- Space Education App Celestia https://celestia.space/index.html Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (LinuxandLifts on Instagram) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend,destination linux,dlnx,linux community,linux gaming,kodi,celestia,htpc,toxic linux community,is the linux community toxic?, linux community is toxic Welcome to episode 38 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introduction
14:38 Topic
36:24 Host Related Interest
41:23 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest

Matt- Game- Sky Break https://store.steampowered.com/app/405370/Sky_Break/

Wendy- Space Education App Celestia https://celestia.space/index.html

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Contact info
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Wendy (Linux_and_Lifts on Instagram)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> Welcome to episode 38 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introduction
14:38 Topic
36:24 Host Related Interest
41:23 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest

Matt- Game- Sky Break https://store.steampowered.com/app/405370/Sky_Break/

Wendy- Space Education App Celestia https://celestia.space/index.html

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info
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]]> 36: ProtonDB Rating System https://dlnxtend.com/36 d7c6244d-ea54-41c9-a3cf-7f9ee9267344 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this week’s episode of DLN Xtend We have a spirited discussion about ProtonDB’s rating system. 46:54 no On this week’s episode of DLN Xtend We have a spirited discussion about ProtonDB’s rating system, Welcome to episode 36 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 11:15 Show Topic 34:01 Host Related Interest 46:00 Wrap Up Host Related Interest Matt -Game-The Council https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/ Wendy- -Luna Game Review https://store.steampowered.com/app/605770/Luna/ Nate: Building Gaming Rack Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend, dlnx, destination linux network,linux podcast, linux, tech podcast, gaming on linux, linux gaming, open source, gaming podcast, linux video games, playing video games on linux,photography, linux photography. protondb, proton,steam proton, valve,protondb ratings On this week’s episode of DLN Xtend We have a spirited discussion about ProtonDB’s rating system,

Welcome to episode 36 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
11:15 Show Topic
34:01 Host Related Interest
46:00 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest

Matt
-Game-The Council https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

Wendy-
-Luna Game Review
https://store.steampowered.com/app/605770/Luna/

Nate: Building Gaming Rack

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> On this week’s episode of DLN Xtend We have a spirited discussion about ProtonDB’s rating system,

Welcome to episode 36 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
11:15 Show Topic
34:01 Host Related Interest
46:00 Wrap Up

Host Related Interest

Matt
-Game-The Council https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

Wendy-
-Luna Game Review
https://store.steampowered.com/app/605770/Luna/

Nate: Building Gaming Rack

Join us in the DLN Community:
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Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 35: Our Linux Workstations | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/35 58faa47f-0414-459e-bace-2e5aee0fdc5c Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this week's episode of DLN Xtend We talk about our Linux Powered Home Studio set-ups. 42:44 no On this week's episode of DLN Xtend We talk about our Linux Powered Home Studio set-ups. Welcome to episode 35 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introductions 10:04 Our Linux Workstations 33:12 Host Related Interests 41:50 Wrap Up Wendy (Main System): Case: Thermaltake Core X71 Motherboard: ASUS Prime X750-Pro CPU:Ryzen 9 3900X CPU Cooler: Noctua ND-D15 in black RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR4 3600 32GB GPU: MSI ARMOR RX580 OC Fans: 3 140mm; 2 200mm Powersupply: Fractal Designs Ion+ Platinum 860W Keyboard: Cooler Master MK750 with blue switches Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero Camera: Nikon for now and Atomos Ninja Inferno 7" for video Mic: Audio-Technica AT875 Line + Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone and Shock Mount Kit with dead cat Interface: BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC22 AUDIOPHILE 2X2 Matt (Editing System) Elitebook 8760w CPU: Intel i7 2760 QM RAM: 32GB DDR3 1333 Storage: 2x Silicon Power Ace 512GB 2.5" SSD GPU: Nvidia Quadro K3100m Screen: 17" Dreamcolor 1920x1080 Mouse: Redragon M601 Keyboard: Redragon K502 Webcam: Logitech C920 OS: Salient OS Plasma Microphone: Marantz MPM-2000u Cost-200 Initial Cost 100 in ssd upgrades and ram Nate Main System Dell Latitude E6440 CPU: Intel i7 4900MQ RAM: 16 GB DDR3 GPU: Mesa DRI Intel® HD Graphics 4600 GPU: AMD Radeon HD 8600M Series 2 GB Screen: Laptop: 1920x1080; External 2560x1080 Ultrawide Storage: 128 GB mSATA BTRFS 58%; 960 GB 2.5 SSD XFS 92%; 1 TB HDD media bay XFS 89%;Mouse: Something Dell and Laser for my corded; Logitech Performance MX when I do CAD stuf Keyboard: Dell Latitude E6440 built in because it is just right Webcam: The built in special to the Latitude Microphone: USB Fifine Distribution: openSUSE Tumbleweed Matt- Game- https://store.steampowered.com/app/295790/NeverAloneKisima_Ingitchuna/ Wendy- A community member mentioned software fur culling images (https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/t/what-software-do-you-use/2284/19?u=thewendypower) Geeqie (http://www.geeqie.org/) Nate: Major Tumbleweed update on my Server over 5000 packages, so basically a whole new software stack from top to bottom. Total number of issues: 0 Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend, dlnx, destination linux network,linux podcast, linux,tech podcast,gaming on linux,linux gaming,open source,gaming podcast,linux hardware, linux workstations On this week's episode of DLN Xtend We talk about our Linux Powered Home Studio set-ups.

Welcome to episode 35 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
10:04 Our Linux Workstations
33:12 Host Related Interests
41:50 Wrap Up

Wendy (Main System):
Case: Thermaltake Core X71
Motherboard: ASUS Prime X750-Pro
CPU:Ryzen 9 3900X
CPU Cooler: Noctua ND-D15 in black
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR4 3600 32GB
GPU: MSI ARMOR RX580 OC
Fans: 3 140mm; 2 200mm
Powersupply: Fractal Designs Ion+ Platinum 860W
Keyboard: Cooler Master MK750 with blue switches
Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero
Camera: Nikon for now and Atomos Ninja Inferno 7" for video
Mic: Audio-Technica AT875 Line + Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone and Shock Mount Kit with dead cat
Interface: BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC22 AUDIOPHILE 2X2

Matt (Editing System)
Elitebook 8760w
CPU: Intel i7 2760 QM
RAM: 32GB DDR3 1333
Storage: 2x Silicon Power Ace 512GB 2.5" SSD
GPU: Nvidia Quadro K3100m
Screen: 17" Dreamcolor 1920x1080
Mouse: Redragon M601
Keyboard: Redragon K502
Webcam: Logitech C920
OS: Salient OS Plasma
Microphone: Marantz MPM-2000u
Cost-200 Initial Cost 100 in ssd upgrades and ram

Nate Main System
Dell Latitude E6440
CPU: Intel i7 4900MQ
RAM: 16 GB DDR3
GPU: Mesa DRI Intel® HD Graphics 4600
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 8600M Series 2 GB
Screen: Laptop: 1920x1080; External 2560x1080 Ultrawide
Storage: 128 GB mSATA BTRFS 58%; 960 GB 2.5 SSD XFS 92%; 1 TB HDD media bay XFS 89%;Mouse: Something Dell and Laser for my corded; Logitech Performance MX when I do CAD stuf
Keyboard: Dell Latitude E6440 built in because it is just right
Webcam: The built in special to the Latitude
Microphone: USB Fifine
Distribution: openSUSE Tumbleweed

Matt-
Game- https://store.steampowered.com/app/295790/Never_Alone_Kisima_Ingitchuna/

Wendy- A community member mentioned software fur culling images Geeqie

Nate:
Major Tumbleweed update on my Server over 5000 packages, so basically a whole new software stack from top to bottom. Total number of issues: 0

Join us in the DLN Community:
Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/
Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram
Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/
Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> On this week's episode of DLN Xtend We talk about our Linux Powered Home Studio set-ups.

Welcome to episode 35 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community-powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server, and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introductions
10:04 Our Linux Workstations
33:12 Host Related Interests
41:50 Wrap Up

Wendy (Main System):
Case: Thermaltake Core X71
Motherboard: ASUS Prime X750-Pro
CPU:Ryzen 9 3900X
CPU Cooler: Noctua ND-D15 in black
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR4 3600 32GB
GPU: MSI ARMOR RX580 OC
Fans: 3 140mm; 2 200mm
Powersupply: Fractal Designs Ion+ Platinum 860W
Keyboard: Cooler Master MK750 with blue switches
Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero
Camera: Nikon for now and Atomos Ninja Inferno 7" for video
Mic: Audio-Technica AT875 Line + Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone and Shock Mount Kit with dead cat
Interface: BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC22 AUDIOPHILE 2X2

Matt (Editing System)
Elitebook 8760w
CPU: Intel i7 2760 QM
RAM: 32GB DDR3 1333
Storage: 2x Silicon Power Ace 512GB 2.5" SSD
GPU: Nvidia Quadro K3100m
Screen: 17" Dreamcolor 1920x1080
Mouse: Redragon M601
Keyboard: Redragon K502
Webcam: Logitech C920
OS: Salient OS Plasma
Microphone: Marantz MPM-2000u
Cost-200 Initial Cost 100 in ssd upgrades and ram

Nate Main System
Dell Latitude E6440
CPU: Intel i7 4900MQ
RAM: 16 GB DDR3
GPU: Mesa DRI Intel® HD Graphics 4600
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 8600M Series 2 GB
Screen: Laptop: 1920x1080; External 2560x1080 Ultrawide
Storage: 128 GB mSATA BTRFS 58%; 960 GB 2.5 SSD XFS 92%; 1 TB HDD media bay XFS 89%;Mouse: Something Dell and Laser for my corded; Logitech Performance MX when I do CAD stuf
Keyboard: Dell Latitude E6440 built in because it is just right
Webcam: The built in special to the Latitude
Microphone: USB Fifine
Distribution: openSUSE Tumbleweed

Matt-
Game- https://store.steampowered.com/app/295790/Never_Alone_Kisima_Ingitchuna/

Wendy- A community member mentioned software fur culling images Geeqie

Nate:
Major Tumbleweed update on my Server over 5000 packages, so basically a whole new software stack from top to bottom. Total number of issues: 0

Join us in the DLN Community:
Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/
Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram
Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/
Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (DestinationLinux.Network)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> 28: Contributing Back to Open Source | DLN Xtend https://dlnxtend.com/28 b6896455-153d-4c2b-b589-6ec593c2d06d Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud On this week's episode of DLN Xtend we talk about ways to give back to the community that go beyond just code. 45:18 no On this week's episode of DLN Xtend we talk about ways to give back to the community that go beyond just code. Welcome to episode 28 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. 00:00 Introduction 08:40 Contributing Back to Open Source 32:11 Host Related Interests 44:26 Wrap Up Copy-writing Monetarily Bug Reports Testing Documentation Marketing (Directed at content creators mostly) Wendy - Gimp vs Glimpse Matt - Game- Shadow of the Tomb Raider https://store.steampowered.com/app/750920/ShadowoftheTombRaiderDefinitiveEdition/ Weird Distro- Ubuntu and Ubuntu Kylin Nate - BIOS update on E6440 without use of Windows Wrap Up Join us in the DLN Community: Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/ Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/ Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion! Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattDLN) Wendy (https://dlnxtend.com/wendy) (Instagram @LinuxandLifts) Nate (cubiclenate.com) dln xtend, dlnx, destination linux network,linux podcast, linux, tech podcast, gaming on linux, linux gaming, ubuntu, ubuntu kylin, open source, contributing to open source, getting started in open source, On this week's episode of DLN Xtend we talk about ways to give back to the community that go beyond just code.

Welcome to episode 28 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introduction
08:40 Contributing Back to Open Source
32:11 Host Related Interests
44:26 Wrap Up

  • Copy-writing
  • Monetarily
  • Bug Reports
  • Testing
  • Documentation
  • Marketing (Directed at content creators mostly)

Wendy

  • Gimp vs Glimpse

Matt

Nate

  • BIOS update on E6440 without use of Windows

Wrap Up

Join us in the DLN Community:
Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/
Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram
Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/
Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (https://dlnxtend.com/wendy) (Instagram @Linux_and_Lifts)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

]]> On this week's episode of DLN Xtend we talk about ways to give back to the community that go beyond just code.

Welcome to episode 28 of DLN Xtend. DLN Xtend is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the DLN Community from places like the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes.

00:00 Introduction
08:40 Contributing Back to Open Source
32:11 Host Related Interests
44:26 Wrap Up

  • Copy-writing
  • Monetarily
  • Bug Reports
  • Testing
  • Documentation
  • Marketing (Directed at content creators mostly)

Wendy

  • Gimp vs Glimpse

Matt

Nate

  • BIOS update on E6440 without use of Windows

Wrap Up

Join us in the DLN Community:
Discourse: https://discourse.destinationlinux.network/
Telegram: https://destinationlinux.org/telegram
Mumble: https://destinationlinux.network/mumble/
Discord: https://destinationlinux.org/discord servers to continue the discussion!

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattDLN)
Wendy (https://dlnxtend.com/wendy) (Instagram @Linux_and_Lifts)
Nate (cubiclenate.com)

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