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.

We also take a deep dive into the technical side of things with the release of Proton 11 for ARM, discussing what this means for the future of Linux gaming on non-x86 hardware. In the news roundup, we look at the latest modular innovations from Framework, including their new laptop and keyboard designs. Finally, we tackle a heavy dose of privacy news, from the controversial expansion of live facial recognition in the UK to a significant national ID data breach in France.

Show Note References

https://sandflysecurity.com/

https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton

https://frame.work/

https://www.bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/

https://www.cnil.fr/en

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Time Stamps

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux

00:02:30 Community Feedback

00:15:52 Sponsored by Sandfly Security

00:18:38 Shout Out to Our Supporters

00:22:37 Proton 11 on ARM

00:45:47 The Streaming Services Dilemma

00:51:30 A Resurgence of Physical Media

01:06:55 News Roundup: Framework's New Laptop

01:11:55 Framework's New Keyboard

01:18:19 Live Facial Recognition in the UK

01:25:41 France ID Data Breach

01:29:44 Closing Thoughts

But that's not all! We’re also discussing Proton's surprising move away from Switzerland and what it means for your secure data. Plus, we dive into Intel's latest push for Linux gaming, explore some fantastic file-sharing applications, and talk about our excitement for the upcoming Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE). Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair, and let's get into the latest in Linux and open source!

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Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:22 Community Feedback on Matrix
00:03:00 The Threat of ID Verification
00:18:04 Supporting Our Patrons
00:19:36 Exploring File Sharing Apps
00:29:14 The Southern California Linux Expo
00:33:41 Intel's Focus on Linux Gaming
00:41:00 Proton's Move from Switzerland
00:55:34 Thank You and Community Engagement

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.

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00:00 Intro: Open Source Can Still Save the World
01:06 Community Feedback: Star Trek or Mad Max?
03:46 Star Trek Nerd Fight: TNG vs DS9 vs TOS
05:04 AI Layoffs & the In‑Between Dystopia
06:52 Will We Ever Reach the Star Trek Economy?
07:54 Jill Corrects “Star Track” & Defends TOS
09:04 Capitalism, Greed & Why Jill Still Has Hope
09:53 Zeb’s View: Shareholders, NVIDIA & AI Hype
12:27 Why Destination Linux Stays Out of Politics
15:02 Sponsored by Our Awesome Patrons
17:47 Governments Break Up with Big Tech
19:28 Visio & La Suite: Building a Sovereign Stack
20:02 Why This Government Trend Is a Win for FOSS
26:29 Could We Run DL on La Suite Someday?
28:17 Firefox News: Our Favorite Browser Fights Back
31:42 Firefox Getting Back to Its Roots
33:14 Open Source Moves Faster to Fix Things
34:16 Heap of the Maggots: Security Hall of Shame
35:27 Notepad++ Gets Hacked
38:39 How Can Companies Protect Themselves from Hackers?
43:26 The Biggest Threat Vector
49:17 Jill Finds a Game She Doesn’t Like
50:47 GOG Shows Linux Some Love
56:43 Outro: Keep Your Penguins Marching