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.

465: The RAMpocalypse & He Who Shall Not Be Named!

May 11th, 2026  |  48 mins 9 secs

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With "He Who Shall Not Be Named" away on a work trip, Jill and Zeb take over the terminal! We’re diving into the massive news of HDMI 2.1 finally coming to Linux, the "RAMpocalypse" delaying the Steam Machine, and exciting new monthly events for our Patrons.

463: Resistance is NOT Futile: RESIST the Digital Lockdown: Episode 463

April 27th, 2026  |  1 hr 30 mins

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In episode 463, the crew discusses why you must RESIST the push toward proprietary streaming locks. We dive into the resurgence of physical media, Proton 11’s leap to ARM, and a massive privacy roundup featuring facial recognition in the UK and data breaches in France.

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!

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!

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.

449: The Future of Open Computing: Inside RISC-V with DeepComputing CEO

January 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 28 mins

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Is RISC-V the hardware revolution we've been waiting for? On Destination Linux Episode 449, we sit down for an exclusive interview with DeepComputing CEO Yuning Liang.

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.