462: The AI Job Reaper: 80,000 Layoffs and the Open Source Hedge

April 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 10 mins

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This week, Destination Linux discusses France’s massive mandate to migrate 2.5 million government desktops to Linux. We also dive into the sobering Q1 2026 data on AI-driven tech layoffs and celebrate the landmark release of Linux 7.0.

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

April 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 26 mins

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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

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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!

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.