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398: Open Source Strikes Back Against Patent Trolls!
video: https://youtu.be/8Xw4zaVp14Y On this weeks episode we’re going on a hunt to take out some trolls. No we’re not kidding, this is a call to arms and we need your help! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. We are only 2 shows away from episode 400! We have big things in store for you. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/1c60efbe-d1db-452a-8d13-7c3ac1ae4a0e.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:46 Just a Reminder 00:02:28 Community Feedback 00:13:47 Microsoft Launches a Thin Clent 00:22:25 To Your Battle Stations 00:24:41 It’s time to hunt some trolls 00:38:25 Fedora 41 Released 00:43:52 Back to the Trolls 00:45:04 Contact Verification System Android 00:52:58 Gaming: Bioweaver 00:57:57 Tip: Splinux 01:00:25 Call to Action 01:01:00 Support the Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Microsoft Launches a Thin Clent https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-builds-a-349-mini-desktop-but-only-for-accessing-windows-in-the-cloud/ (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-builds-a-349-mini-desktop-but-only-for-accessing-windows-in-the-cloud/) Your Battle Stations https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/listener-battle-stations/6500 (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/listener-battle-stations/6500) https://discord.com/channels/366022993882906624/1308945814911193160 (https://discord.com/channels/366022993882906624/1308945814911193160) It’s time to hunt some trolls https://www.zdnet.com/article/open-source-fights-back-we-wont-get-patent-trolled-again/ (https://www.zdnet.com/article/open-source-fights-back-we-wont-get-patent-trolled-again/) https://www.cncf.io/heroes/ (https://www.cncf.io/heroes/) Fedora 41 Released https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/ (https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/) Contact Verification System Android https://www.androidauthority.com/android-system-key-verifier-3499353/ (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-system-key-verifier-3499353/) Gaming: Bioweaver https://store.steampowered.com/app/3177970/Bioweaver/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3177970/Bioweaver/) Tip: Splinux https://github.com/Syntrait/splinux (https://github.com/Syntrait/splinux) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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397: AI will Hug Your Face plus Android Fake Call Hacks
video: https://youtu.be/JmKuqF6O5CE On this weeks episode we're going to discuss open source robotics and what the future holds in store for us. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/7c932bfb-3dd1-4455-aeb4-835d2b1e9f34.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:24 Community Feedback 00:09:17 Ryan VS Jill 00:12:37 Pioneering Open AI Robotics 00:13:18 The Depressed Robots 00:14:46 Not Quite Autonomous 00:16:54 Nvidia and Hugging Face Partner On Open Robotics 00:21:32 Hugging Face History 00:29:55 Would you Own It? 00:45:26 Mobile News: Fake Call Bug Hack 00:53:39 Gaming: Zephon 00:58:04 Software Spotlight: Clapgrep 01:00:35 Big Spending on Tiny Figures 01:01:55 Tip of the Week: Razer product control 01:04:43 That's Lame, But Apple is Lamer 01:08:35 Support the Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Nvidia and Hugging Face Partner On Open Robotics https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics (https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics) https://huggingface.co/ (https://huggingface.co/) Mobile News: Fake Call Bug Hack https://www.androidpolice.com/weekend-poll-are-you-still-excited-about-annual-android-updates/ (https://www.androidpolice.com/weekend-poll-are-you-still-excited-about-annual-android-updates/) Gaming: Zephon https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/) Software Spotlight: Clapgrep https://flathub.org/apps/de.leopoldluley.Clapgrep (https://flathub.org/apps/de.leopoldluley.Clapgrep) Tip of the Week: Razer product control https://flathub.org/apps/app.polychromatic.controller (https://flathub.org/apps/app.polychromatic.controller) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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396: Full Court WordPress on WP Engine
video: https://youtu.be/Sw-UVBD7GMw On this week's episode, WordPress goes completely scorched-earth nuclear? Or are they just doing what's right? This is people's court, and you will decide. Or we all will decide, I guess. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things open source and Linux. Now let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux. Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/524ed3aa-def8-4973-9270-e4aa497b6942.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Community Feedback 00:11:14 WordPress vs WP Engine Backstory 00:23:45 To the Point on the Drama 00:37:46 Ryan Shares Leadership Tips 00:39:46 Ethics And Nuance 00:54:19 Skip the Drama, Alternatives to WordPress 01:00:28 Sorry, We are Long Winded 01:01:41 Gaming: Goodboy Galaxy 01:04:32 Tip of the Week: OpenSnitch 01:07:42 Support the Show 01:09:32 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Michael's videon on the WordPress vs WP Engine Drama https://youtu.be/wxkzOsVvk8k (https://youtu.be/wxkzOsVvk8k) WordPress vs WP Engine Drama https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine (https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine) https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/spoon/ (https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/spoon/) https://wordpressfoundation.org/trademark-policy/ (https://wordpressfoundation.org/trademark-policy/) https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU (https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU) https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Complaint-WP-Engine-v-Automattic-et-al-with-Exhibit.pdf (https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Complaint-WP-Engine-v-Automattic-et-al-with-Exhibit.pdf) https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/legal-ping-pong-in-the-wordpress-world-continues-automattic-now-sends-wp-engine-a-cease-and-desist-letter-alleging-trademark-infringement/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/legal-ping-pong-in-the-wordpress-world-continues-automattic-now-sends-wp-engine-a-cease-and-desist-letter-alleging-trademark-infringement/) https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/) https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/ (https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/) https://404media.co/automattic-buyout-offer-wordpress-matt-mullenweg/ (https://404media.co/automattic-buyout-offer-wordpress-matt-mullenweg/) https://cio.com/article/3545272/things-get-nasty-in-lawsuit-between-wordpress-org-and-wp-engine.html (https://cio.com/article/3545272/things-get-nasty-in-lawsuit-between-wordpress-org-and-wp-engine.html) https://searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-co-founder-automattic-sued-for-attempted-extortion/529109/ (https://searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-co-founder-automattic-sued-for-attempted-extortion/529109/) https://slate.com/technology/2024/10/wordpress-wpengine-matt-mullenweg-drama-explained.html (https://slate.com/technology/2024/10/wordpress-wpengine-matt-mullenweg-drama-explained.html) https://theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273448/wp-engine-injunction-matt-mullenweg-wordpress-resources (https://theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273448/wp-engine-injunction-matt-mullenweg-wordpress-resources) https://theverge.com/2024/9/27/24256361/wordpress-wp-engine-drama-explained-matt-mullenweg (https://theverge.com/2024/9/27/24256361/wordpress-wp-engine-drama-explained-matt-mullenweg) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-kindness/id1697948947 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-kindness/id1697948947) https://torment-nexus.mathewingram.com/is-matt-mullenweg-defending-wordpress-or-sabotaging-it/ (https://torment-nexus.mathewingram.com/is-matt-mullenweg-defending-wordpress-or-sabotaging-it/) https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management (https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management) Alternatives to WordPress https://ghost.org/ (https://ghost.org/) https://getgrav.org/ (https://getgrav.org/) Gaming: Goodboy Galaxy https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705890/Goodboy_Galaxy/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705890/Goodboy_Galaxy/) Tip of the Week: OpenSnitch https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch?tab=readme-ov-file (https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch?tab=readme-ov-file) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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395: Interview with Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS
video: https://youtu.be/nO-fDAnRcNE On this weeks episode we’re going to be interviewing Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS! Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/b6d2c071-5774-4cf1-ab97-3507d854024c.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:11 Interview begins 00:01:32 Open Source Origin Story for Artyom Zorin 00:05:12 The Target Audience of Zorin OS 00:07:34 Why Zorin OS Shines Among Giants 00:09:39 Why choose Gnome? 00:13:52 How Zorin OS Supports the Linux Ecosystem 00:18:17 Challenges in Developing Zorin OS 00:21:56 Integrating User Insights into Zorin OS 00:24:47 Spotlight on Zorin OS’s Hidden Gem 00:28:18 How Zorin OS Handles New Hardware Needs 00:30:05 Ryan Dives Deeper in to Hardware Support 00:32:54 Zorin OS’s Approach to User Security 00:38:51 How Zorin OS Transformed a School and City in Italy 00:42:16 Empowering Education with Zorin OS 00:44:00 Is AI Worth the Hype? 00:50:05 Local Open AI 00:51:35 Zorin OS Transition Tips for First-Time Users 00:55:09 Linux’s Future in a Word, with Zorin OS’s Role 01:00:40 Looking to Zorin 18 01:01:46 Zorin Lite Going Away? 01:07:50 Lightning Round 01:12:28 Interview Out 01:13:13 Support the Show Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Zorin OS https://zorin.com/ (https://zorin.com/) https://zorin.com/os/ (https://zorin.com/os/) https://zorin.com/grid/ (https://zorin.com/grid/) https://zorin.com/computers/ (https://zorin.com/computers/) https://blog.zorin.com/ (https://blog.zorin.com/) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) https://tuxdigital.com/discord (https://tuxdigital.com/discord)
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394: Meta's Open Source AI in question, is this a Ploopy Situation?
video: https://youtu.be/EgFnXcoLITE On this weeks episode, we’re going to put Meta and Nvidia’s open source claims to the test. Welcome to Destination Linux, where we discuss the latest news, hot topics, gaming, mobile, and all things Open Source & Linux. Also this week, if you want a new trackpad, we’re going to show you how to just print one. Plus we got some Linux Gaming, and our Software Spotlight, and more. Now let’s get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/7f3d56a3-fccd-41ec-a389-c7c30d13b103.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:04 Community Feedback 00:18:45 Meta AI Not So Open-Source After All 00:23:58 WinAmp is a Hot Mess 00:30:56 Removal of Russian Contributors from Kernel Team 00:44:30 Nvidia tells Meta Hold My Beer 00:49:09 A Retail Rant 00:53:35 Jill’s Perspective: Back to NVIDIA 00:55:06 Valve Doubles Down On Cool 00:56:46 Fellow Kids 00:59:53 Software Spotlight: Orbot 01:02:41 Tip of the Week: Looking for a trackpad? 3D Print One 01:07:42 Events 01:09:58 Support the Show 01:11:14 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Meta AI Not So Open-Source After All https://www.ft.com/content/397c50d8-8796-4042-a814-0ac2c068361f (https://www.ft.com/content/397c50d8-8796-4042-a814-0ac2c068361f) https://www.llama.com/llama3/license/ (https://www.llama.com/llama3/license/) WinAmp is a Hot Mess https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/winamp-owner-deletes-open-source-repository-after-a-bumpy-month-on-github (https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/winamp-owner-deletes-open-source-repository-after-a-bumpy-month-on-github) Removal of Russian Contributors from Kernel Team https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Russian-Devs (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Russian-Devs) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Compliance-Requirements (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Compliance-Requirements) Nvidia tells Meta Hold My Beer https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-open-source-ai-nemotron-surpasses-open-ai-gpt-4o (https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-open-source-ai-nemotron-surpasses-open-ai-gpt-4o) Valve Doubles Down On Cool https://www.xda-developers.com/steam-update-native-linux-gaming-much-simpler/ (https://www.xda-developers.com/steam-update-native-linux-gaming-much-simpler/) Software Spotlight: Orbot https://orbot.app/en/ (https://orbot.app/en/) Tip of the Week: Looking for a trackpad? 3D Print One https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-powered-trackpad-is-totally-open-source (https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-powered-trackpad-is-totally-open-source) Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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