476: Canonical Academy EXPLAINED - Linux Learning, Real Labs & Career Paths | Destination Linux 476

July 27th, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins

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Destination Linux 475 dives into Canonical Academy! Canonical’s brand‑new learning platform designed to help anyone level up their Linux and open‑source skills. Jill, Ryan, and Zeb are joined by Adrianna, Ishani, and Mauricio to explore who the Academy is for, how the curriculum works, what sets it apart, and how learners can get started. Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security, and a fun lightning round!

475: Open Source vs AI, PyPI Attacks & Palworld Penguins - DL475

July 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 11 mins

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Welcome to Destination Linux 475! Jill is your Pal Master today, joined by Ryan and special guest Craig Rowland, CEO of Sandfly Security. This episode is packed with privacy lessons, supply‑chain chaos, AI‑powered security challenges, and even a little Linux nostalgia. We’re covering the Windows device ID that exposed a ransomware operator, a fresh PyPI supply‑chain attack, the Linux Foundation’s new Akrites initiative, and the re‑release of GIMP 0.54. Plus… yes, Palworld makes an appearance. This is Destination Linux!

474: You Don't Own That! Sony's Digital Trap, SteamOS 3.8 Goes Mainstream & Linux is Punk Rock | Destination Linux 474

July 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 4 mins

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Sony is killing physical media AND deleting movies you already paid for - so what does "ownership" even mean anymore? We dig into that, plus SteamOS 3.8 officially opens Linux gaming to everyone, ClamAV stays relevant, KDE fixes multi-monitor headaches, and community member Isaac reminds us why Linux is the most punk rock OS on the planet.

473: EFF Interview: Jason Kelley on Privacy, Digital ID & the Fight for Online Freedom

July 6th, 2026  |  2 hrs 13 mins

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In this landmark episode, the Destination Linux crew interviews Jason Kelley, Director of Development Strategy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). We talk about how the EFF defends digital rights, fights back against surveillance and ID verification laws, and how you can help protect privacy online.

472: Steam Machine Revealed, Cape Private Wireless, Local AI Breakthroughs & More!

June 29th, 2026  |  1 hr 28 mins

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In Destination Linux 472, we dive into community feedback about balancing school and family, reveal the new Steam Machine, explore Cape’s privacy‑focused wireless network, discuss local AI progress, and cover hot Linux news with Mathieu from Lutris. Plus Zeb brings hot open source news from around the globe.

470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux!

June 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 25 mins

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Apple teams up with Google’s Gemini AI, Proton Drive finally gets a native Linux client, Intel Arc GPUs get a surprise boost, SpaceX hits financial turbulence, and Ladybird changes open‑source forever. Episode 470 is packed with news, rants, and laughs across the Linux galaxy!

467: Destination Linux 467: KDE’s Massive Windfall, Red Hat Summit Recap, & AI Choking the Power Grid

May 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 21 mins

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This week on Destination Linux, the crew is joined by special guest host Máirín “Mo” Duffy to recap the massive news dropping straight from the Red Hat Summit. Plus, a major influx of cash is heading over to KDE, and we take a look at the scary reality of AI workloads straining the US power grid.

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.

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!

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.