We kick things off with community feedback about resurrecting old hardware with Linux Mint, then dive into how a persistent Windows device ID helped investigators identify a ransomware operator despite VPNs and IP hopping. We explore a new PyPI supply‑chain attack, discuss whether open source can keep up in the age of AI, celebrate the re‑release of GIMP 0.54, and even talk a little Palworld.

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00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:19 Community Feedback
00:08:12 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:14:09 Thanks to Our Supporters
00:18:05 Malware Operator Caught with Persistent Windows ID
00:34:33 PyPI Supply Chain Attack
00:37:39 Akrites Initiative Launched
00:57:07 GIMP 0.54 Released...Again!
01:04:33 Palworld is Fun
01:08:13 Closing Thoughts

Special Guest: Craig Rowland.

First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to dive deep into Linux in the automotive space. How does a car's kernel differ from your laptop, and how does open source handle strict real-time safety regulations?

Next, a Grandmaster-level milestone: DistroWatch just turned 25! We look back at the history of distro-hopping, the days of ordering physical Linux CDs in the mail, and how the ecosystem has evolved into modern immutable architectures.

Then, Zeb calls out an enemy Ultimate in the news. The Arch User Repository (AUR) has faced consecutive malware attacks, and we break down what you need to know to stay safe. Plus, we highlight the brand-new features of the Linux 7.1 kernel release!

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:00 Community Feedback
00:12:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:14:25 Meet Jeff From Red Hat
00:24:53 Automotive Linux Explained
00:32:26 Real-Time Kernel Basics
00:39:27 Future of Car Safety
00:42:02 Privacy, Clouds, and Control
00:46:23 DistroWatch Turns 25
00:54:30 Linux 7.1 Released
01:01:29 Arch AUR Malware Attack
01:14:44 Closing Thoughts

Show Links

• DistroWatch 25th Anniversary News: DistroWatch Weekly Issue 1175
• Linux 7.1 Features: Phoronix Kernel Overview & In-Depth Kernel Review
• Arch AUR Security News:Phoronix - Arch Linux AUR Malware

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