Next, Mo provides an expert breakdown of how AI is revolutionizing security research. From Project Glasswing to the Alpha Omega project, we look at how frontier models are being used to find (and fix) vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure like the Linux kernel. We discuss the "personality quirks" of different AI models and why human expertise is still the "apex predator" in the security chain.

Ryan also shares an update on his "GIMP Challenge," revealing how he’s successfully moved his professional thumbnail workflow to open source. This leads to a deep dive into Adobe’s recent "bad behavior," including $150 million settlements and secret modifications to system hosts files. We ask the tough question: When does commercial software become malware?

Plus, we cover the latest news, including Linux 7.0-rc7, Firefox’s new free VPN, and Zorin OS’s firm stance against mandatory age verification laws.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
• 00:02:13 Community Feedback: TLDR vs. Manpages
• 00:05:40 Store Update: Pastel Tumblers & New Desk Mats
• 00:08:18 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
• 00:10:16 Steam Linux Milestone: Breaking 5%!
• 00:23:16 AI in Open Source Security & curl Reports
• 00:25:03 AI Security Projects: Alpha-Omega and Project Glasswing
• 00:50:34 Using Open Models for Security Research
• 00:54:05 Red Hat Evaluates Security Bugs Reported by Mythos
• 01:00:52 The GIMP Challenge: Ryan’s Workflow Shift
• 01:06:03 Adobe's Bad Behavior: Software or Malware?
• 01:13:03 News Roundup: Linux 7.0-rc7 Released
• 01:14:06 Firefox Adds Free VPN
• 01:15:01 PacHub: A Sleek GUI for Pacman and AUR
• 01:16:09 ZorinOS Rejects Mandatory Age Verification
• 01:25:16 Closing Thoughts

Show References & Links

Community & Tools:

• TLDR Pages: https://tldr.sh/
• GIMP 3 Themes (GitHub): https://github.com/bunnywaffle/GIMP-3-Themes/tree/main
• G'MIC Plugin for GIMP: https://gmic.eu/download.html

Articles & News:

• Linux Smashes Past 5% on Steam Survey: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-smashes-past-5-percent-on-the-steam-survey-for-the-first-time/
• Adobe Secretly Modifies Your Hosts File (OSNews): https://www.osnews.com/story/144737/adobe-secretly-modifies-your-hosts-file-for-the-stupidest-reason/
• Zorin OS Says No to Mandatory Age Verification: https://linuxiac.com/zorin-os-says-no-to-mandatory-age-verification-in-linux/
• Firefox Free VPN Enabled: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/firefox-free-vpn-enabled
• Linux 7.0-rc7 Released: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-rc7-Released/

Security & AI Research:

• Aisle: AI Cybersecurity After Mythos: https://aisle.com/blog/ai-cybersecurity-after-mythos-the-jagged-frontier
• Aisle Wall of Fame (Vulnerability Research): https://aisle.com/wall-of-fame
• Red Hat: Navigating the Mythos Haunted World: https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/navigating-mythos-haunted-world-platform-security
• Humorous Video on DNF5 & Age Verification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flH17X32MrY

Support the Show:

• Destination Linux Official Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/
• Sandfly Security (Agentless Linux Security): https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly

The 5% Milestone: We analyze the data behind the massive surge in Linux desktop adoption and why gaming is the secret weapon.

The UpTech Project: Máirín Duffy introduces us to a student-led initiative bridging the digital divide with Linux.

2026 Predictions: From RISC-V taking over wearables to the COSMIC desktop challenging the status quo, we look at where the "Time Machine" is headed.

And so much more!

00:00:00 Intro: Linux Time Machine to 2026
00:01:50 Extended Intro: Meet Captain Ryan, Jill & Mo
00:02:20 Show Schedule Update: New Flight Plan
00:02:59 Community Feedback: The Great Cranberry Sauce Debate
00:12:40 AI and Energy: Hungry Models, Huge Power Bills
00:15:51 Empowering Youth Through Linux & Tech
00:29:11 2025 Highlights: Linux Market Share Levels Up
00:33:18 Outtake: Technical Turbulence in the Time Machine
00:34:16 Shifting to Linux & AI: Hype, Hope, and Worry
00:40:38 Steam Machines Dream: PC Gaming’s Second Chance
00:43:38 SteamOS on ARM: Deck Power Everywhere
00:45:34 Wayland Takes the Bridge: Desktop Evolution
00:49:07 Red Hat Lightspeed: AI Co‑Pilot for Sysadmins
00:56:58 Destination Linux Grew: 2025 Community Wins
00:58:32 Linux 2026: Bold Predictions & Future Trends
01:03:00 Cosmic Becomes the Top DE?
01:06:41 Windows’ AI Future: Copilot All the Things
01:09:13 Linux Desktop Market Share: Past 5%, Aiming Higher
01:09:38 Subscription Backlash: Users Hit Unsubscribe
01:11:27 Return to Physical Ownership: Discs, Devices & Freedom
01:15:28 Old Is Better: Vintage Gear vs Disposable Tech
01:21:09 AI’s Role in Linux Development: Help or Hassle?
01:24:57 A Bold Prediction: Jill’s 2026 Mohawk
01:26:19 Future Show Tease: More Linux, Less Bloat
01:26:44 Thanks Mo: Red Hat Wisdom in the Time Machine
01:27:07 Outro: See You in 2026