486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities

October 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 48 mins

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Monica Ayhens‑Madon joins Destination Linux for a deep dive into her Linux journey, her work across Ubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Canonical, and now Thunderbird - including the upcoming Thundermail web client. We also explore community stories, data portability, privacy, and more in this extended interview episode.

485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News

September 28th, 2026  |  1 hr 8 mins

Linux News, craig rowland, destination linux, dl485, fake kernel threads, foss, incident response, iot rootkits, jill, linux 7.3 kernel, linux malware, linux podcast, linux security, mx linux ddos, open source, openrgb, peppermint os, rgb lighting linux, ryan, sandfly security, ubuntu 26.10, upx malware, xlibre, zeb

Craig from Sandfly Security joins the DL crew to break down modern Linux malware trends, IoT rootkit risks, and incident response insights. Jill covers new OpenRGB hardware support, Zeb dives into Peppermint OS and Ubuntu kernel updates, and MX Linux battles a massive DDoS attack.

484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware

September 21st, 2026  |  1 hr 21 mins

Red Hat, accessibility, ai safety, arm64, comcast motion sensing, cybersecurity, data deletion, destination linux, dl483, foss, jill, linux community, linux gaming, linux podcast, mo duffy, open source, open source hardware, plex vulnerabilities, responsible ai, ryan, session chat, steam controller haptics, steam frame, switzerland open source migration, una watch, valve, vr headset, zeb

Máirín 'Mo' Duffy from Red Hat joins Jill, Ryan, and Zeb for a packed episode covering responsible AI, Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, Plex security warnings, accessibility breakthroughs, and one of the most open‑source wearables ever made. Plus community feedback, Session updates, and Sandfly Security.

483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown

September 14th, 2026  |  1 hr 14 mins

Linux News, comcast motion sensing, data deletion, destination linux, discord alternatives, dl483, doomsday tech stories, fluxer, foss, jill, jill treasure hunt, linux community, linux podcast, microsoft replacement, motion sensing, open source, open source workplace, opendesk, poc boss, privacy act test, privacy news, routers, ryan, security, session chat, switzerland open source migration, zeb, zeb returns

Zeb returns from his off‑world illness, Jill brings back the fan‑favorite Treasure Hunt segment, and Ryan dives into a doomsday‑style lineup of privacy stories including Comcast’s motion‑sensing routers and companies deleting your data instead of giving it to you. Plus Switzerland’s big move toward open source and community feedback on Discord alternatives.

482: Destination Linux 482: Rocco Returns & Red Hat’s Mike McGrath Sheds Light On Lightwell

September 7th, 2026  |  1 hr 24 mins

AI, Linux News, Red Hat, destination linux, developer tools, dl482, enterprise linux, foss, infrastructure, jill bryant, lightwell, lightwell interview, linux community, linux origins, linux podcast, mike mcgrath, open source, open source economics, palo alto networks, predictable security, red hat vp, rocco, ryan, security, session chat, sre, sysadmin, website security

Rocco returns to Destination Linux for the first time since Episode 183, and we sit down with Red Hat VP Mike McGrath to talk about Lightwell, open source economics, predictable security, and the future of infrastructure. Plus Session chat updates, website security, and a lightning round you won’t want to miss.

480: GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Explodes: What This Fight Means for Linux Privacy | DL480

August 24th, 2026  |  1 hr 13 mins

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In Destination Linux 480, Jill returns from the Star Trek Convention and joins Ryan and Zeb for a packed episode covering Debian’s 33rd birthday, Discord’s new upload limits, the lightweight MarkLite editor, and one of the coolest new features in Linux Kernel 7.2. Ryan breaks down the escalating conflict between GrapheneOS and Fairphone, and we wrap with community feedback and new patrons.

478: Destination Linux 478: The Arch AUR Attack, Jellyfin Shakeup, and Cinnamon’s Wayland Future

August 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 11 mins

Privacy, arch linux, arch package compromise, atomic arch, aur attack, cinnamon 6.8, cinnamon wayland support, cybersecurity, destination linux, ebpf rootkit, foss, jellyfin governance, jellyfin leadership shakeup, linux, linux community, linux desktop environments, linux mint 23, linux security, linux updates, microsoft gdid, open source burnout, open source news, package manager security, pkgbuild malware, supply chain attack, wayland transition, windows tracking clarification

In Destination Linux 478, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb break down the escalating Arch AUR attack affecting more than 400 packages, clarify new details about Microsoft’s tracking identifiers, discuss the leadership shakeup at Jellyfin, and explore Cinnamon’s upcoming full Wayland support. A packed episode covering Linux security, privacy, and desktop innovation.

477: Destination Linux 477: Printing Chaos, Privacy Battles, and Quantum‑Safe Passwords

August 3rd, 2026  |  1 hr 29 mins

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In Destination Linux 477, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb dive into printing freedom with Till Kamppeter of OpenPrinting, explore a quantum‑resistant password manager, break down major privacy news, and look at the latest shifts in Linux desktops. From anti‑consumer printer practices to GrapheneOS duress PINs, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping Linux and open‑source users today.

466: From Server Purgatory to Paradise & The 30th Birthday of Tux!

May 18th, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

/e/os, Cockpit, amd k5, destination linux, dirty frag, fedora, filebrowser, foss, intel 486, linux kernel, linux mascot, linux podcast, mini server, nextdns, parental controls, pi-hole, podman, retro computing, sandfly security, tailscale, timelimit, tux the penguin

Ryan is back from "Server Purgatory" to reclaim his microphone! This week, the crew dives into excellent open-source parental controls for Linux and /e/OS, the deprecation of legendary AMD K5 and i486 hardware from the kernel, a critical "Dirty Frag" security fix, and a 30th-birthday celebration for our favorite mascot, Tux.

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

February 10th, 2026  |  58 mins 19 secs

Privacy, ai layoffs, big tech breakup, cybersecurity, destination linux, digital sovereignty, firefox, foss, gog linux, la suite, linux, linux gaming, notepad++ hack, open source, 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.