Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 479. Jill is out this week at a Star Trek convention, but Ryan and Zeb are joined by Mathieu from Lutris for a deep dive into one of the most important topics in modern computing: the merging of physical surveillance and digital identity. We examine how systems like Flock Safety cameras are forming a private nationwide tracking grid, how multiple industries are integrating this data, and how governments are pushing OS‑level identity verification that could fundamentally reshape how Linux systems operate. We break down how these systems work, how they’re already being abused, and why they conflict with open‑source values. We also cover community feedback, kernel fixes, Calibre updates, SparkyLinux’s return to 32‑bit support, and Mathieu’s topic on the decline of LUGs and the future of Linux community education. Destination Linux website deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux eff.org/destinationlinux 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:13 Community Feedback 00:20:20 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:21:53 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:53 Flock Cameras and Surveillance Creep 00:44:42 Linux 7.2-rc7 Fixes "Nasty" Race Condition 00:55:05 Calibre 9.13 Released 01:00:53 SparkyLinux Revives 32-Bit Support 01:06:08 Linux User Groups Fade Away 01:19:22 Packaging Software for Linux 01:34:27 Closing Thoughts References From Show: Linux Kernel Race Condition Fix – https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.2-rc7-UAF-PTDUMP Calibre 9.13 Update – https://linuxiac.com/calibre-9-13-e-book-manager-arrives-with-a-batch-of-bug-fixes/ SparkyLinux 8.4 Release – https://linuxiac.com/sparkylinux-8-4-brings-back-32-bit-support-for-older-pcs/ Packaging Blog – https://getfresh.dev/docs/blog/packaging-for-linux/ Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS

Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 478. Jill, Ryan, and Zeb take a deep look at the ongoing Arch AUR attack that has compromised more than 400 packages, how the malware works, and what this means for Linux supply‑chain security. We also clarify new information about Microsoft’s tracking identifiers, examine the leadership changes inside Jellyfin, and explore Cinnamon’s upcoming full Wayland support in version 6.8. Support The Show Sandfly Security – https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Destination Linux Patreon – https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Store – https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ EFF x Destination Linux – https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux *Timestamps: * 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:23 Community Feedback 00:06:49 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:08:41 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:11:36 Arch AUR Attack Continues 00:34:44 Microsoft Tracking Clarified 00:43:42 Jellyfin Leadership Shakeup 00:56:56 Cinnamon Wayland Support Ready for 6.8 01:08:36 Closing Thoughts

In Destination Linux 477, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb dive into printing freedom with Till Kamppeter of OpenPrinting, explore a quantum‑resistant password manager, break down major privacy news, and look at the latest shifts in Linux desktops. From anti‑consumer printer practices to GrapheneOS duress PINs, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping Linux and open‑source users today. Destination Linux website deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux eff.org/destinationlinux 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:51 Community Feedback 00:14:15 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:15:50 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:17:31 Interview with Till Kamppeter of Open Printing 00:18:18 Printing's Biggest Anti-Consumer Practices 00:23:12 Recreating Office Space 00:26:30 Printers as Ink Cartridge Packaging 00:28:28 Printer Ownership vs. Subscription Models 00:33:02 Commercial Printing Growing as Consumer Printing Shrinks 00:34:00 Subscriptions Spreading to Other Electronics 00:35:39 Current Printer Driver Situation 00:41:52 Printer Recommendations 00:48:49 The Open Printer 00:57:38 Framework Should Build a Printer 01:05:11 Anthropic's Huge Copyright Settlement 01:11:42 The Windows Global Device Identifier 01:18:10 GrapheneOS Duress PIN 01:28:29 Closing Thoughts

Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is channeling her inner Dexter today as we explore learning, experimenting, and leveling up your Linux superpowers. Ryan and Zeb are here, and we’re joined by three brilliant guests from Canonical Academy Adrianna, Ishani, and Mauricio, to talk about Canonical’s new learning platform built to help anyone grow their Linux and open‑source skills. We cover what Canonical Academy is, who it’s for, how the curriculum works, what makes it unique, how it supports beginners, and how learners can get started. Whether you’re a newcomer, a sysadmin, a homelabber, or just Linux‑curious, this episode is packed with insights, fun moments, and a lightning round you won’t want to miss. Support The Show Sandfly Security: https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Destination Linux Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ EFF x Destination Linux: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee – Destination Linux: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Get 20% off Canonical Academy with code: DESTINATIONLINUX2026 Timestamps 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:03:01 Community Feedback 00:09:43 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:11:21 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:12:42 Canonical Academy Interview 00:13:32 What Canonical Academy Is 00:18:40 Who Canonical Academy Is For 00:25:23 Inside the Curriculum 00:41:18 What Sets It Apart 00:46:31 Making It Less Intimidating 00:51:05 Public Beta And Other Surprises 00:54:20 How to Get Started 00:58:14 Career Paths In Linux 01:02:45 Real Environments In Exams 01:04:04 Lightning Round 01:17:36 Closing Thoughts

Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is your Pal Master today, guiding you through an episode filled with privacy insights, supply‑chain surprises, AI security shakeups, and a dash of Linux nostalgia. Ryan is here, Craig Rowland from Sandfly Security joins us, and Zeb will be back next week! We kick things off with community feedback about resurrecting old hardware with Linux Mint, then dive into how a persistent Windows device ID helped investigators identify a ransomware operator despite VPNs and IP hopping. We explore a new PyPI supply‑chain attack, discuss whether open source can keep up in the age of AI, celebrate the re‑release of GIMP 0.54, and even talk a little Palworld. Grab your favorite Pal and your Pal Spheres, this isn’t Pokémon, but you’ll want to collect every moment of this episode. Stop breaking your own servers. Go to deviantairwaves.com/sandfly to see how agentless security actually respects your uptime. And for the home lab warriors out there, you can secure your own fortress with the Sandfly Home Edition. Use the code DESTINATION50 for 50% off right now. That’s $50 for the first YEAR! That's deviantairwaves.com/sandfly. Go get your uptime back. Support the show: Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Get Some Swap: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Support EFF: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux One Time Donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:19 Community Feedback 00:08:12 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:09 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:18:05 Malware Operator Caught with Persistent Windows ID 00:34:33 PyPI Supply Chain Attack 00:37:39 Akrites Initiative Launched 00:57:07 GIMP 0.54 Released...Again! 01:04:33 Palworld is Fun 01:08:13 Closing ThoughtsSpecial Guest: Craig Rowland.

Linux is Punk Rock! This week, listener Isaac proves it. He's recording local bands at a friend's record shop using a near $0 Linux setup: a thrifted mixer, a 2008 M-Audio interface that Windows 11 abandoned, Ardour, Audacity, OBS, and Kdenlive. That's open source closing the digital divide, and it's the most punk thing we've heard all year. Then we tackle the big story everyone's talking about: Sony is going full digital-only, no more physical game discs. But the scarier headline is that Sony has already started removing movies people purchased from their libraries with no refund and no warning. Ryan breaks down what this means for digital ownership, why DRM is a trap, and why platforms like GOG and Itch.io are the real answer. Jill brings the good news: SteamOS 3.8 is now officially available for installation on standard home PCs with AMD GPUs. With 132 million monthly Steam users, this might be the biggest mainstream moment Linux gaming has ever had. The year of the Linux desktop might just be the year SteamOS goes everywhere. Zeb covers ClamAV 1.5.3 and why it still matters (and when it doesn't), KDE Plasma 6.8's long-overdue multi-monitor improvements, and why that headline claiming Windows dropped below 60% market share deserves a serious side-eye. Sponsored by Sandfly 100% agentless Linux security. No agents, no kernel panics, no excuses. Sandfly Home Edition. deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Support the show: Patreon: patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Store: shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux: eff.org/destinationlinux

Welcome to ** Destination Linux Episode 473,** where digital freedom takes flight! This week, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb are joined by Jason Kelley from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) - one of the world’s leading defenders of privacy, free expression, and digital autonomy. Jason shares the origin story of the EFF, how the organization is structured, and the biggest battles it’s fighting today, from digital ID verification laws to global censorship and data privacy threats. We explore how the EFF fights back, how listeners can get involved, and what the future of digital rights looks like if surveillance laws continue to expand. Plus, we have community feedback from a blind Linux user discussing accessibility challenges, updates from Sandfly Security, and our usual mix of open‑source news and humor. Join us for this historic conversation about the fight for privacy, freedom, and the open internet. Learn more and support the EFF: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsor: Sandfly https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Get the Resist T-Shirt by going to: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux 00:00:09 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:25 Community Feedback 00:15:33 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:17:55 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:43 What the EFF Does and How It Started 00:41:52 Jason’s EFF Origin 00:51:18 How the EFF Is Organized 01:01:31 How the EFF Fights Back 01:07:55 The Biggest Issues the EFF Is Fighting 01:18:40 Digital ID Future Fears 01:25:31 Who Is Behind the Push for ID Verification 01:36:03 Privacy and Censorship 01:44:10 The EFF's Strategy Against ID Verification Laws 01:52:04 Global Digital Rights Network 01:57:40 How Listeners Can Help 02:05:20 Lightning Round 02:10:30 Closing Thoughts

Destination Linux 472 is packed with Linux news, privacy talk, hardware excitement, and a special guest appearance from Mathieu of Lutris! We kick things off with community feedback about balancing cybersecurity education, family life, and work, a topic many in the Linux community relate to. Jill reveals the long‑awaited Steam Machine, complete with specs, pricing, and why Valve may have launched now. Ryan breaks down Cape Private Wireless, a new privacy‑focused carrier aiming to fix the surveillance‑heavy telco model. Mathieu joins us to discuss local AI models catching up, the hardware demands behind them, and his new e‑ink learning project, Semilla. Zeb rounds out the episode with hot news All that plus Sandfly Security, supporter shoutouts, and closing thoughts from the DL crew. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:03 Community Feedback 00:11:25 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:13:48 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:14:23 Upcoming Guest Announcement 00:16:03 Steam Machine Reveal 00:44:27 Cape Private Wireless 00:58:11 Local AI Catching Up 01:07:02 E-Ink Learning Project 01:22:00 Linux Kernel Gets Rid of strncpy Support Links Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux DL Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Steam Machine Phoronix: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Machine-1049 Steam Machine Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine dbrand Companion Cube Case: https://dbrand.com/shop/limited-edition/companion-cube Cape Private Wireless Cape: https://www.cape.co/ Local AI / GLM 5.2 TechStackUps GLM 5.2 vs Opus: https://techstackups.com/comparisons/glm-5.2-vs-opus/ Linux Kernel / strncpy Removal XDA Developers: https://www.xda-developers.com/after-6-years-and-over-360-commits-linux-72-finally-removes-a-persistent-source-of-bugs/

Heroes never die... and neither does open source! Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 471. This week, Jill takes the lead, with Ryan and Zeb locking in their roles to help move the payload. First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to dive deep into Linux in the automotive space. How does a car's kernel differ from your laptop, and how does open source handle strict real-time safety regulations? Next, a Grandmaster-level milestone: DistroWatch just turned 25! We look back at the history of distro-hopping, the days of ordering physical Linux CDs in the mail, and how the ecosystem has evolved into modern immutable architectures. Then, Zeb calls out an enemy Ultimate in the news. The Arch User Repository (AUR) has faced consecutive malware attacks, and we break down what you need to know to stay safe. Plus, we highlight the brand-new features of the Linux 7.1 kernel release! 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:00 Community Feedback 00:12:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:25 Meet Jeff From Red Hat 00:24:53 Automotive Linux Explained 00:32:26 Real-Time Kernel Basics 00:39:27 Future of Car Safety 00:42:02 Privacy, Clouds, and Control 00:46:23 DistroWatch Turns 25 00:54:30 Linux 7.1 Released 01:01:29 Arch AUR Malware Attack 01:14:44 Closing Thoughts Show Links DistroWatch 25th Anniversary News: DistroWatch Weekly Issue 1175 Linux 7.1 Features: Phoronix Kernel Overview & In-Depth Kernel Review Arch AUR Security News:Phoronix - Arch Linux AUR Malware Support The Show Sponsor: Get 50% off Sandfly Security Home Edition using code DESTINATION50 at deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Patreon: Support us directly on Patreon One-Time Donations: Buy Me A Coffee Merch Store: Grab a desk mat or t-shirt at shop.deviantairwaves.com

In Destination Linux 470, the crew charges into another epic adventure across the open‑source universe! Jill brings fantastic news as Proton Drive officially begins work on a native Linux client, complete with a brand‑new unified engine and huge performance gains. She also covers major improvements coming to Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs thanks to Linux kernel 7.1 and Mesa optimizations. Ryan unleashes a full‑power rant as Apple integrates Google’s Gemini AI directly into iOS and Siri, raising serious questions about privacy, data routing, and Apple’s long‑held “trust us” philosophy. Zeb dives into the business battlefield with: Google paying SpaceX $920M per month for compute access S&P 500 rejecting SpaceX’s fast‑track entry Ladybird shutting down public pull requests due to AI‑generated code concerns Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security sponsorship, and updates from the DL community. Support Links: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux (patreon.com in Bing) https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux (buymeacoffee.com in Bing) Timestamps: 00:00:06 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:03:46 Community Feedback 00:14:28 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:19:29 Ryan's Surgery Update 00:23:00 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:24:55 Native Linux Client for Proton Drive 00:36:06 Intel Arc Updates 00:43:49 Apple Integrating Google Gemini to Siri 01:06:03 Google Rents Compute from SpaceX 01:11:08 S&P 500 Denies Fast Entry for SpaceX 01:17:27 Ladybird Closes Public Contributions 01:23:24 Closing Thoughts References: Proton Drive & Intel Arc https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/proton-drive-linux-client https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-b580-linux-71 Apple + Google Gemini https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/08/apple-reveals-new-ai-architecture/ Ladybird Development Change https://ladybird.org/posts/changing-how-we-develop-ladybird/ Google Paying SpaceX for Compute https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/google-will-pay-spacex-920m-per-month-for-compute/ S&P 500 Rejects SpaceX Fast Entry https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/sp-500-blocks-fast-spacex-entry-wont-waive-rule-for-unprofitable-ai-firms/