452: Can Open Source Save Us from the AI Dystopia?

February 10th, 2026  |  58 mins 19 secs

ai layoffs, big tech breakup, cybersecurity, destination linux, digital sovereignty, firefox, foss, gog linux, la suite, linux, linux gaming, notepad++ hack, open source, privacy, software freedom, sovereign stack, star trek economy, tech dystopia, threat vectors, tuxdigital

Can Open Source save the world? In episode 452, the crew dives deep into the "In-Between Dystopia" of AI layoffs and whether we are headed toward a Star Trek-style post-scarcity economy or a Mad Max wasteland. We also discuss why governments are finally breaking up with Big Tech to build sovereign stacks like La Suite, and why this is a massive win for the FOSS ecosystem.

Plus, we look at Firefox’s return to its roots, the latest security blunders in the "Heap of the Maggots," and a surprising Linux update from GOG.

451: The Ultimate SCaLE 23x Guide & The End of Private Encryption?

February 3rd, 2026  |  1 hr 10 mins

cybersecurity, destination linux, encryption, google voice assistant, hannah anderson, ilan rabinovitch, linux careers, linux community, linux podcast, microsoft bitlocker, open source conference, open source events, scale 23x, southern california linux expo, tech networking, whatsapp privacy

In episode 451 of Destination Linux, we are joined by Ilan Rabinovitch and Hannah Anderson from the Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE 23x). We dive deep into what makes SCaLE one of the premier open-source events in the world, what attendees can look forward to this year, and essential tips for first-timers.

450: Open Source Business Secrets & The Orion Mystery

January 27th, 2026  |  1 hr 9 mins

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In this milestone Episode 450, Jill, Ryan, and guest host Zeb dive deep into the practicalities of building and running a startup entirely on Open Source software.

449: The Future of Open Computing: Inside RISC-V with DeepComputing CEO

January 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 28 mins

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Is RISC-V the hardware revolution we've been waiting for? On Destination Linux Episode 449, we sit down for an exclusive interview with DeepComputing CEO Yuning Liang.

448: The Return of the King: Zebedee Boss is Back! + GeForce NOW Hits Linux

January 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 9 mins

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The OG is back! This week on Destination Linux, we celebrate the new year with a legendary reunion as Zeb returns to the host desk as a guest alongside Ryan and Jill. We’re kicking off 2026 with a packed show full of cloud chaos, gaming breakthroughs, and some serious questions for Intel.

447: Linux Hits 5%! 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Bold Predictions (ft. Máirín Duffy)

December 23rd, 2025  |  1 hr 28 mins

ai, cosmic desktop, gaming on linux, linux laptops for students, microsoft, máirín duffy, red hat, red hat ai, rhel lightspeed, risc-v, risc-v laptop, steam machine 2026, steamos, system76 cosmic, uptech project, valve, wayland linux

2025 was the year Linux officially broke through the 5% market share barrier—but we’re just getting started. Special guest Máirín Duffy joins Ryan and Jill to look back at the biggest wins of the past year and drop our boldest predictions for 2026.

446: Ubuntu From The BIOS & The Quest for an Open Source Mac

December 16th, 2025  |  1 hr 10 mins

agentless security, ami uefi, bios, bsd, canonical, craig rowland, cybersecurity, dasgeek, destination linux, information security, infosec, linux, linux security, macos alternative, open source, pentesting, ravynos, react2shell, sandfly security, supply chain attacks, tech news, tuxdigital, ubuntu, vscode extensions

This week on Destination Linux, we are joined by a special guest host: Craig Rowland, the CEO of Sandfly Security! We’re diving deep into the reality of modern security—specifically when third-party code knocks over your castle. From malicious VSCode extensions to the "React2Shell" vulnerability, we discuss why "Open Source" doesn't automatically mean "Safe" and how to protect your supply chain.

445: Linus Tech Tips Explodes Linux: Our Reaction & The 2025 Gift Guide

December 9th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

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The Ultimate Geek Gift Guide for 2025 is here! Don't buy that RAM yet—we explain the massive AI-driven price spikes. Also, testing the powerful VDO Ninja for streaming and our reaction to Linus Tech Tips' latest Linux takes.

444: Cloudy Crashes, Linux Gaming's Victory Lap, & The Censorship Debate

November 25th, 2025  |  1 hr 8 mins

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Cloudflare outages, censorship debates and more on this amazing episode of Destination Linux

443: Will AI DESTROY the Linux Desktop? | New Steam Machine & Essential Apps!

November 18th, 2025  |  1 hr 17 mins

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Will Artificial Intelligence eventually replace the Linux Operating System as we know it?

442: Is Tor Safe? The Big Security Questions w/ Sandfly CEO Craig Rowland

November 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 22 mins

On this episode of Destination Linux, we welcome special guest host Craig Rowland, CEO and Founder of Sandfly Security, to dive into some of the most pressing security topics in the tech world.

441: COSMIC Desktop Launches Into Beta

November 3rd, 2025  |  1 hr 13 mins