458: Chasing Freedom & Agentless Security with Sandfly’s Craig Rowland

March 24th, 2026  |  1 hr 8 mins

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This week on Destination Linux, we dive into the "Security Scoop" with Craig Rowland to discuss 1 billion leaked identity records and the rise of AI-assisted "Vibeware." Plus, Jill shares her top 5 moments from SCaLE 23x, and we explore a privacy-respecting, encrypted alternative to Google Photos.

457: Escape the Mainstream: The Secret Alternatives to the Modern Internet | DL 457

March 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 16 mins

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The internet as we know it is broken, centralized, tracked, and for sale. This week, we explore the decentralized networks and "secret" alternative solutions that are actually working. Plus, we look at the SUSE sale and local AI tools that keep your data off the cloud.

456: GrapheneOS on Motorola: A New Era for Privacy Hardware

March 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 8 mins

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In this episode, we discuss the landmark partnership between GrapheneOS and Motorola, bringing the gold standard of mobile privacy to mainstream hardware. We also take a look at Lenovo’s wild modular "AI PC" concept from MWC, the brewing tension within the Ubuntu and Fedora communities regarding California’s Age Verification laws, and how Ubuntu 26.04 is slashing update sizes by modularizing its firmware.

455: The ID Verification Nightmare: Is Your Privacy Dead?

March 2nd, 2026  |  59 mins 6 secs

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Are governments and corporations coming for your digital anonymity? This week on Destination Linux, the crew delivers an impassioned warning about the growing threat of online ID verification. Plus, Proton leaves Switzerland, Intel doubles down on Linux gaming, and we explore the best open-source file-sharing apps!

454: Zen Browser: The Modern Firefox We’ve Been Waiting For? Plus Security Scoop With Craig Rowland

February 24th, 2026  |  58 mins 39 secs

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Is the Zen Browser the modern successor Firefox fans have been dreaming of? This week on Destination Linux, we dive into the Gecko-based browser that’s bringing the "Arc" experience to the open-source world. Plus, security heavyweight Craig Rowland (CEO of Sandfly Security) joins us for a massive Security Scoop to break down the dangers of Agentic AI, the latest Notepad++ supply chain attack, and why your browser extensions might be "predators" in disguise. We also cover the massive performance gains in Linux Kernel 6.19 and how your old AMD GPU just got a second life!

453: Leveling Up: Lutris Creator Mathieu Comandon & Finding Zen in the Browser Wars

February 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins

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This week on Destination Linux, we are joined by a true legend of the open-source world: Mathieu Comandon, the creator and lead developer of Lutris. We dive deep into how Lutris became the "One Launcher to Rule Them All," managing everything from GOG and Epic Games to your retro console emulators.

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

February 10th, 2026  |  58 mins 19 secs

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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

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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

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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.