Linux Out Loud - Episodes Tagged with “Tumbleweed”

221: Old Hardware, New Penguins: Installing Linux on All the Things | Linux Out Loud 123

Linux Out Loud — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In this spring‑cleaned episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Bill, and Nate dust off their homelabs and see just how far Linux can push “retired” hardware. Bill talks about guiding a Linux‑first startup, Fyra Stack, as they build a colo and VPS business in downtown Chicago, wiring it all together with Proxmox, PostgreSQL, Snipe‑IT, and osTicket—plus a few cursed Zigbee light bulbs along the way. Nate dives into one of his favorite pastimes: installing openSUSE Tumbleweed on everything from a 2007 white MacBook to a 2015 MacBook Air and a pair of well‑worn Surface Pros, comparing battery life, sleep quirks, and how “modern” Plasma feels on ancient gear. Wendy rounds things out with creative test‑taking workarounds using ChromeOS Flex and a quick look at VDO.Ninja for remote recording, before the trio wraps up the cleaning spree.

Show Links:
Fyra Stack – Linux‑focused startup (colo and VPS) – https://fyrastack.com/
Proxmox VE – virtual environment and homelab hypervisor – https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve
PostgreSQL – open‑source relational database – https://www.postgresql.org/
Snipe‑IT – open‑source IT asset management – https://snipeitapp.com/
osTicket – open‑source support ticket system – https://osticket.com/
openSUSE Tumbleweed – rolling release Linux – https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/
MX Linux – lightweight Linux for older hardware – https://mxlinux.org/
Arch Linux – general‑purpose rolling Linux distribution – https://archlinux.org/
ChromeOS Flex – ChromeOS for older PCs and Macs – https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeos-flex/
iFixit – repair guides (example: Surface Pro 7 battery replacement) – https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+7+Battery+Replacement/144417
Framework Laptop 12 – modular, repairable laptop – https://frame.work/laptop12
StarLabs Starlite – Linux laptop – https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite
VDO.Ninja – peer‑to‑peer live video – https://vdo.ninja/

Special Guest: Bill.

197: Match Made in Arch Heaven | Linux Out Loud 99

Linux Out Loud — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600

In Linux Out Loud episode 99, titled "Match Made in Arch Heaven", the hosts dive into tech adventures, from upgrading laptops for kids and scoring grants to managing multiple kernel versions in Tumbleweed. Matt shows off his new portable monitor, and the crew discusses the exciting collaboration between Valve and Arch Linux. With plenty of laughs and insights into gaming, open-source tech, and community-driven projects, this episode is packed with fun and techy goodness!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-99/

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

174: Toipc Tornado | Linux Out Loud 77

Linux Out Loud — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0700

In episode 77, we struggle more than usual to stay on topic. There are highlights in discussing the uses for rainbow vomit, Matt playing Among Us, and all the twists and turns in between.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-77/

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

167: Tech Experts | Linux Out Loud 70

Linux Out Loud — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0600

This week, Linux Out Loud chats about questioning the “tech experts”.

Welcome to episode 70 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. We kept the banter friendly, the conversation somewhat on topic, and had fun doing it.

00:00:00 Introductions
00:01:23 Sony ZV-1F
00:06:04 Camp Printing
00:10:26 Framework Laptop
00:17:46 Tech Experts
00:28:42 Game Sphere
00:31:52 Phasmophobia Cheatsheet
00:39:12 3D Printing for Work
00:41:47 Close

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-70/

Our sponsor:

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

165: Set It and Forget It | Linux Out Loud 68

Linux Out Loud — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0600

This week, Linux Out Loud chats about Linux as the Ultimate set it and forget it appliance OS.

Welcome to episode 68 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. We kept the banter friendly, the conversation somewhat on topic, and had fun doing it.

00:00:00 Introductions
00:02:33 Wendy 3D Printer Success
00:11:35 Warehouse Pi4s
00:17:42 Matt Installs Garuda Again
00:29:08 Linode Ad
00:30:17 Set It and Forget It
00:47:26 Bitwarden Ad
00:48:47 Phasmophobia
00:57:56 Sprite Extruder
01:02:44 Nuroum Webcam
01:09:03 Close

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-68/

Our sponsor:

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