web02.fireside.fm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:32:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Destination Linux - Episodes Tagged with “Ai” https://podcast.destinationlinux.org/tags/ai Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, & guests share their passion for Linux & Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Open Source or a Guru of Sudo, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux & Open Source, gaming on Linux, unique in-depth interviews and much more! en episodic A conversational podcast by people who love running Linux. Deviant Airwaves Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, & guests share their passion for Linux & Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Open Source or a Guru of Sudo, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux & Open Source, gaming on Linux, unique in-depth interviews and much more! no Deviant Airwaves comments@destinationlinux.net 447: Linux Hits 5%! 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Bold Predictions (ft. Máirín Duffy) https://podcast.destinationlinux.org/447 4e77e59c-7b77-46aa-a5f6-739f68187b21 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Deviant Airwaves full Deviant Airwaves 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. 1:28:54 no What’s Inside: The 5% Milestone: We analyze the data behind the massive surge in Linux desktop adoption and why gaming is the secret weapon. The UpTech Project: Máirín Duffy introduces us to a student-led initiative bridging the digital divide with Linux. 2026 Predictions: From RISC-V taking over wearables to the COSMIC desktop challenging the status quo, we look at where the "Time Machine" is headed. And so much more! 00:00:00 Intro: Linux Time Machine to 2026 00:01:50 Extended Intro: Meet Captain Ryan, Jill & Mo 00:02:20 Show Schedule Update: New Flight Plan 00:02:59 Community Feedback: The Great Cranberry Sauce Debate 00:12:40 AI and Energy: Hungry Models, Huge Power Bills 00:15:51 Empowering Youth Through Linux & Tech 00:29:11 2025 Highlights: Linux Market Share Levels Up 00:33:18 Outtake: Technical Turbulence in the Time Machine 00:34:16 Shifting to Linux & AI: Hype, Hope, and Worry 00:40:38 Steam Machines Dream: PC Gaming’s Second Chance 00:43:38 SteamOS on ARM: Deck Power Everywhere 00:45:34 Wayland Takes the Bridge: Desktop Evolution 00:49:07 Red Hat Lightspeed: AI Co‑Pilot for Sysadmins 00:56:58 Destination Linux Grew: 2025 Community Wins 00:58:32 Linux 2026: Bold Predictions & Future Trends 01:03:00 Cosmic Becomes the Top DE? 01:06:41 Windows’ AI Future: Copilot All the Things 01:09:13 Linux Desktop Market Share: Past 5%, Aiming Higher 01:09:38 Subscription Backlash: Users Hit Unsubscribe 01:11:27 Return to Physical Ownership: Discs, Devices & Freedom 01:15:28 Old Is Better: Vintage Gear vs Disposable Tech 01:21:09 AI’s Role in Linux Development: Help or Hassle? 01:24:57 A Bold Prediction: Jill’s 2026 Mohawk 01:26:19 Future Show Tease: More Linux, Less Bloat 01:26:44 Thanks Mo: Red Hat Wisdom in the Time Machine 01:27:07 Outro: See You in 2026 Máirín Duffy,Red Hat,UpTech Project,Linux Laptops for Students,RISC-V,RISC-V Laptop,COSMIC Desktop,System76 COSMIC,Wayland Linux,RHEL Lightspeed,Red Hat AI,SteamOS,Gaming on Linux,Steam Machine 2026,Valve,Microsoft,AI What’s Inside:

The 5% Milestone: We analyze the data behind the massive surge in Linux desktop adoption and why gaming is the secret weapon.

The UpTech Project: Máirín Duffy introduces us to a student-led initiative bridging the digital divide with Linux.

2026 Predictions: From RISC-V taking over wearables to the COSMIC desktop challenging the status quo, we look at where the "Time Machine" is headed.

And so much more!

00:00:00 Intro: Linux Time Machine to 2026
00:01:50 Extended Intro: Meet Captain Ryan, Jill & Mo
00:02:20 Show Schedule Update: New Flight Plan
00:02:59 Community Feedback: The Great Cranberry Sauce Debate
00:12:40 AI and Energy: Hungry Models, Huge Power Bills
00:15:51 Empowering Youth Through Linux & Tech
00:29:11 2025 Highlights: Linux Market Share Levels Up
00:33:18 Outtake: Technical Turbulence in the Time Machine
00:34:16 Shifting to Linux & AI: Hype, Hope, and Worry
00:40:38 Steam Machines Dream: PC Gaming’s Second Chance
00:43:38 SteamOS on ARM: Deck Power Everywhere
00:45:34 Wayland Takes the Bridge: Desktop Evolution
00:49:07 Red Hat Lightspeed: AI Co‑Pilot for Sysadmins
00:56:58 Destination Linux Grew: 2025 Community Wins
00:58:32 Linux 2026: Bold Predictions & Future Trends
01:03:00 Cosmic Becomes the Top DE?
01:06:41 Windows’ AI Future: Copilot All the Things
01:09:13 Linux Desktop Market Share: Past 5%, Aiming Higher
01:09:38 Subscription Backlash: Users Hit Unsubscribe
01:11:27 Return to Physical Ownership: Discs, Devices & Freedom
01:15:28 Old Is Better: Vintage Gear vs Disposable Tech
01:21:09 AI’s Role in Linux Development: Help or Hassle?
01:24:57 A Bold Prediction: Jill’s 2026 Mohawk
01:26:19 Future Show Tease: More Linux, Less Bloat
01:26:44 Thanks Mo: Red Hat Wisdom in the Time Machine
01:27:07 Outro: See You in 2026

]]> What’s Inside:

The 5% Milestone: We analyze the data behind the massive surge in Linux desktop adoption and why gaming is the secret weapon.

The UpTech Project: Máirín Duffy introduces us to a student-led initiative bridging the digital divide with Linux.

2026 Predictions: From RISC-V taking over wearables to the COSMIC desktop challenging the status quo, we look at where the "Time Machine" is headed.

And so much more!

00:00:00 Intro: Linux Time Machine to 2026
00:01:50 Extended Intro: Meet Captain Ryan, Jill & Mo
00:02:20 Show Schedule Update: New Flight Plan
00:02:59 Community Feedback: The Great Cranberry Sauce Debate
00:12:40 AI and Energy: Hungry Models, Huge Power Bills
00:15:51 Empowering Youth Through Linux & Tech
00:29:11 2025 Highlights: Linux Market Share Levels Up
00:33:18 Outtake: Technical Turbulence in the Time Machine
00:34:16 Shifting to Linux & AI: Hype, Hope, and Worry
00:40:38 Steam Machines Dream: PC Gaming’s Second Chance
00:43:38 SteamOS on ARM: Deck Power Everywhere
00:45:34 Wayland Takes the Bridge: Desktop Evolution
00:49:07 Red Hat Lightspeed: AI Co‑Pilot for Sysadmins
00:56:58 Destination Linux Grew: 2025 Community Wins
00:58:32 Linux 2026: Bold Predictions & Future Trends
01:03:00 Cosmic Becomes the Top DE?
01:06:41 Windows’ AI Future: Copilot All the Things
01:09:13 Linux Desktop Market Share: Past 5%, Aiming Higher
01:09:38 Subscription Backlash: Users Hit Unsubscribe
01:11:27 Return to Physical Ownership: Discs, Devices & Freedom
01:15:28 Old Is Better: Vintage Gear vs Disposable Tech
01:21:09 AI’s Role in Linux Development: Help or Hassle?
01:24:57 A Bold Prediction: Jill’s 2026 Mohawk
01:26:19 Future Show Tease: More Linux, Less Bloat
01:26:44 Thanks Mo: Red Hat Wisdom in the Time Machine
01:27:07 Outro: See You in 2026

]]> 445: Linus Tech Tips Explodes Linux: Our Reaction & The 2025 Gift Guide https://podcast.destinationlinux.org/445 4e218d4c-cf3b-4c71-add9-d7a080047156 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Deviant Airwaves full Deviant Airwaves 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. 1:04:02 no 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. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Community Feedback 00:07:34 Testing Out VDO Ninja: Open Source or Bust 00:09:15 Sandfly Security 00:11:37 AI Sends RAM Prices to the Stratosphere 00:19:46 DasGeek’s 2025 Ultimate Geek Gift Guide 00:33:21 Linus Tech Tips vs Linux: Reaction from the Highlands 01:01:50 Outro 01:03:20 Post-Show Shenanigans Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Destination Linux, podcast, Linux, open source, RAM prices, AI, VDO Ninja, Linus Tech Tips, LTT, Linux drama, Zorin, Winux, distribution, distro, older laptop, DasGeek, gift guide, tech, streaming, community feedback, hardware. 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.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:54 Community Feedback
00:07:34 Testing Out VDO Ninja: Open Source or Bust
00:09:15 Sandfly Security
00:11:37 AI Sends RAM Prices to the Stratosphere
00:19:46 DasGeek’s 2025 Ultimate Geek Gift Guide
00:33:21 Linus Tech Tips vs Linux: Reaction from the Highlands
01:01:50 Outro
01:03:20 Post-Show Shenanigans

Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com

]]> 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.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:54 Community Feedback
00:07:34 Testing Out VDO Ninja: Open Source or Bust
00:09:15 Sandfly Security
00:11:37 AI Sends RAM Prices to the Stratosphere
00:19:46 DasGeek’s 2025 Ultimate Geek Gift Guide
00:33:21 Linus Tech Tips vs Linux: Reaction from the Highlands
01:01:50 Outro
01:03:20 Post-Show Shenanigans

Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com

]]> 443: Will AI DESTROY the Linux Desktop? | New Steam Machine & Essential Apps! https://podcast.destinationlinux.org/443 a4fcea62-8e3f-439e-a746-a24b21959fb5 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Deviant Airwaves full Deviant Airwaves Will Artificial Intelligence eventually replace the Linux Operating System as we know it? 1:17:27 no Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com And Special Guest = Sherard Griffin https://www.redhat.com/en/authors/sherard-griffin 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:59 Community Feedback 00:13:02 Sandfly Security Segment 00:15:53 Main Topic: Linux, AI, and the End of Distro Wars? 00:47:32 Ryan’s Essential Linux Apps: Must Installs on Every Setup 01:02:59 OMG! A new Steam Machine 01:15:55 Outro Destination Linux, Linux Podcast, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Will AI replace OS, Linux Desktop, Open Source, Distro Wars, Linux Apps, Essential Linux Apps, Must-install Linux, New Steam Machine, Steam Deck, Linux Gaming, Gaming on Linux, Sandfly Security, Agentless Security, Linux security, TuxDigital, operating system, FOSS, open source software, Pop!_OS, Ubuntu, Fedora Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

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Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
And Special Guest = Sherard Griffin
https://www.redhat.com/en/authors/sherard-griffin

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:59 Community Feedback

00:13:02 Sandfly Security Segment

00:15:53 Main Topic: Linux, AI, and the End of Distro Wars?

00:47:32 Ryan’s Essential Linux Apps: Must Installs on Every Setup

01:02:59 OMG! A new Steam Machine

01:15:55 Outro

]]> Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store

Hosted by:
Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net
Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com
And Special Guest = Sherard Griffin
https://www.redhat.com/en/authors/sherard-griffin

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:59 Community Feedback

00:13:02 Sandfly Security Segment

00:15:53 Main Topic: Linux, AI, and the End of Distro Wars?

00:47:32 Ryan’s Essential Linux Apps: Must Installs on Every Setup

01:02:59 OMG! A new Steam Machine

01:15:55 Outro

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