461: AI Security Frontiers, Steam’s 5% Surge, and the GIMP vs. Adobe Showdown

April 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 26 mins

adobe, ai security, alpha omega project, cybersecurity, destination linux, firefox vpn, gimp, linux, linux 7.0, linux gaming, linux kernel, malware, máirín duffy, open source, project glasswing., red hat, sandfly security, steam deck, steam survey, zorin os

Join Ryan, Jill, Zeb, and special guest host Máirín "Mo" Duffy from Red Hat as we dive into a "Primal" episode of Destination Linux! This week, we explore Linux smashing through the 5% barrier on Steam, the rise of AI-driven security in open source, and a heated debate on whether Adobe’s recent system-level modifications have officially crossed the line into malware territory.

459: FCC Bans Foreign Routers! Healthcare Data Leaks & DIY Router Solutions

March 30th, 2026  |  1 hr 21 mins

agentless security, ai memory efficiency, api vulnerability, covered list, cybersecurity, data leak, destination linux, diy router, fcc router ban, foreign-made routers, ge-proton, google research, healthcare privacy, jill bryant, jon maddog hall., linux community, linux edr, linux gaming, linux podcast, llm compression, lutris, mathieu lutris, meta quest 3, national security, navia data breach, open source, openwrt, opnsense, pfsense, polarquant, proton ge 10-33, ryan dasgeek, salt typhoon, sandfly security, scale 23x, social security number security, southern california linux expo, ssh auditing, steam client, steamos, steamvr, supply chain security, turboquant, ubuntu academy, vector quantization, volt typhoon, vr gaming, vyos, wi-fi 7, window maker, wivrn, x86 networking

In this episode of Destination Linux, we tackle the FCC’s massive ban on foreign-made routers and what it means for the future of Wi-Fi 7. We also dive into the Navia healthcare data breach, share highlights from SCaLE 23x, and discuss the latest Linux gaming updates with special guest Mathieu from Lutris!

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.

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!

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.

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

December 16th, 2025  |  1 hr 10 mins

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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.