479: Destination Linux 479: Surveillance Creep, OS Identity Lock‑In, and the Future of Linux Freedom

August 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 35 mins

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In Destination Linux 479, Ryan, Zeb, and Mathieu from Lutris break down the growing merger between physical surveillance systems and OS‑level identity verification. From Flock Safety’s nationwide camera grid to government‑driven digital identity requirements, this episode explores how these trends threaten user freedom, open‑source values, and Linux’s future. Plus community feedback, news, and a discussion on the state of LUGs.

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

August 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 11 mins

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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.

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!

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.

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!

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.