422: Rustification of Linux, Arch wants Sponsors, VirtualBox to the rescue & more
video: https://youtu.be/xf54vJrXB0o
This week on Destination Linux, Captain Jill, Ryan, and Michael chart a course through the latest open-source headlines: VirtualBox 7.1.10 lands with fresh kernel and ARM love, Ubuntu plots a daring switch to a Rust-powered sudo-rs, and Arch Linux eyes transparent sponsorships (hey there, Valve!). Plus, a spirited listener debate on GrapheneOS, iOS privacy, and why security still matters—alongside our agentless friends at Sandfly Security. Buckle up, sync your repos, and keep flying with us!
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Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 Community Feedback
10:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
13:08 Sandfly Security booth at the Red Hat Summit
13:44 Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
27:19 Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you
43:06 Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships
53:50 Software Spotlight: Add Water
59:33 Support the show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change)
Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels (https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels)
Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships
https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/ (https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/)
Software Spotlight: Add Water
https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater (https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater)
Support the show
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1:03:35
421: Valve making a Brain Chip - or is it Aperture Science IRL?
video: https://youtu.be/r8cL1L9ShYE
Ready to ditch the controller? In this video we crack open Valve’s rumored brain-implant project—how it might beam your entire Steam library straight into your neurons, what problems it could solve (or create), and why it could be gaming’s biggest leap since VR. Hit play and decide if you’re brave enough to jack in.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:53 Community Feedback
00:09:42 Sandfly Security
00:11:53 Red Hat Summit Recap
00:21:32 Linux Kernel 6.15
00:22:49 better support for Intel Arc GPUS
00:26:06 ARM and RISC-V hardware support has been expanded for industrial, embedded and edge devices
00:26:32 There are new drivers for the Apple Touch Bar on Intel MacBook Pros and Apple M1 and M2 MacBook Pros.
00:29:23 support for the 36 year old Intel 486 processor created in 1989, and support for the first Pentium processors will be removed from the Linux Kernel
00:31:16 more hardware support for gaming on Linux, including the Sony PlayStation 5 controllers And for Xbox controllers, the Turtle Beach Recon and Stealth Ultra controllers have been added to the xpad driver, as well as the PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox
00:33:01 Repairable Game Controllers
00:34:07 Crazy game prices
00:36:14 Bricked Switch 2 a launch
00:38:03 We all love Valve and what it is doing for Linux gaming
00:39:57 Ryan that transition was not good at all
00:41:07 Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year
00:44:08 Steam is not the industry stanadrd
00:47:55 Collaboration Call: Starfish is seeking partners in wireless power transfer, neural interfaces, and communication systems to further develop its technology
00:48:38 Will humans be able to keep up with robots
00:50:31 Technical Specs and wondering on how updates will work
00:52:44 Eventyally will be as common as chiping your pets
00:54:00 WSL Goes Open Source
00:57:00 Text Editor Battle
00:58:20 Ryan's Life Tip
00:59:40 Support the Show
01:03:05 Outro
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1:04:29
420: We Did It People! Open Source Lab Got The Funding!
video: https://youtu.be/23-FYQvEqZQ
In this episode, we discuss community feedback about the challenges of anti-cheat systems regarding privacy and security. Then we talk about Anduin OS and Linux distros that look a lot like Windows. Plus, the implications of Redis' licensing shift back to open source. Jill updates us on the Open Source Lab’s successful funding campaign, and we share a lively discussion about "Floorp," a Firefox-based browser focused on customization and tracking protection.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:27 Community Feedback: Rootkits, Anti-Cheat, and Apple’s Open Source Claims
00:07:20 When Anti-Cheat Starts Looking Like Malware
00:17:54 Sandfly Security
00:20:18 Preview: Red Hat Summit Coverage Plans
00:23:21 Distro Talk: Anduin OS, a Windows 11 Lookalike
00:28:24 Microsoft’s Next Move? Nobody Knows, Not Even Microsoft
00:29:47 Imitating Windows 11: Helpful Onboarding or User Trap?
00:34:02 Please Add Clippy
00:35:23 Big Profits, Bigger Cuts: Microsoft’s 3% Workforce Reduction
00:40:11 Final Thoughts on Anduin OS
00:41:24 Open Source Lab Reaches Funding Goal – What’s Next
00:47:26 Redis Flips Back to Open Source – Too Little, Too Late?
00:54:43 Software Spotlight: Floorp – A Firefox-Based Browser
00:56:59 Judging Browsers by Their Websites—Because We Can
00:58:11 Sea Monkey Website Roast & Browser Tangents
00:58:44 Fun Fact: Floorp Powers Garuda’s FireDragon Browser
00:59:04 SeaMonkey Browser: Stuck in Time, Just Like Its Website
00:59:46 Dial-Up Vibes Only: Exploring Netscape’s Classic ISP Site
01:01:01 SeaMonkey Nostalgia: Childhood Pets That Didn’t Do Much
01:02:05 Making Friends & Sea Monkey Sponsorship Pitch
01:03:13 SeaMonkey Browser: Channeling That Pet Shrimp Energy
01:04:17 Join the TuxDigital Discord—Your Next Linux Friend Awaits!
01:05:51 Membership Perks & Upcoming Merch Tease
01:07:13 Ryan’s SeaMonkey Obsession—And He Doesn’t Even Know What They Are
01:08:23 Outro
01:10:09 Post Show
Links:
https://www.anduinos.com/ (https://www.anduinos.com/)
https://news.anduinos.com/post/2025/5/6/story-behind-anduinos-a-letter-from-anduin (https://news.anduinos.com/post/2025/5/6/story-behind-anduinos-a-letter-from-anduin)
https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future-update/ (https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future-update/)
https://osuosl.org/donate/ (https://osuosl.org/donate/)
https://www.zdnet.com/article/redis-returns-to-open-source-with-agplv3-license-but-not-everyone-is-happy/ (https://www.zdnet.com/article/redis-returns-to-open-source-with-agplv3-license-but-not-everyone-is-happy/)
https://floorp.app/en-US (https://floorp.app/en-US)
https://www.seamonkey-project.org/ (https://www.seamonkey-project.org/)
https://sea-monkeys.com/ (https://sea-monkeys.com/)
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1:13:45
419: Welcome to Linux Viewers of Pewdiepie, We've Got Tips for Ya
video: https://youtu.be/tSc1HwpPRek
In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the surge of interest in Linux due to PewDiePie's switch to Linux video. Recommendations for beginner-friendly distributions, along with practical tips on terminal commands and backup strategies as well as pitfalls to avoid. Then later we address the funding crisis facing the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University and urge listener support. Lastly, we highlight Pybricks, an open-source project using Lego to teach Python, emphasizing the significance of community-driven initiatives. We encourage newcomers to embrace their Linux journey and contribute to the community.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Community Feedback
09:14 Sandfly Security
11:45 Our Unsolicited Advice for New Users Linux Journey
14:57 The Best Distro for New Users
21:11 Try the Built-In Apps
22:39 What Not to Do When Switching to Linux
25:18 Arch: For When You Want to Learn the Hard Way
30:50 Backups: Do Them. Seriously.
37:28 Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question
47:08 Pybricks: Open Source LEGO Hacking Done Right
55:09 Support the Show
57:07 Outro
57:37 Post Show
Links:
Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Send us feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Videos
Getting started with Linux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvR-6CVI-Mc)
PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0)
Michael's reaction to PewDiePie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4)
Open Source Funding: OSL and the $ Question
https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/ (https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-project-funding-oregon-state-university/)
https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/ (https://osuosl.org/blog/osl-future/)
https://osuosl.org/donate/ (https://osuosl.org/donate/)
Pybricks
https://pybricks.com/ (https://pybricks.com/)
https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth (https://mozilla.github.io/standards-positions/#web-bluetooth)
Support the show
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58:30
418: COSMIC Desktop has never been Beta & Accessibility in Steam Games
video: https://youtu.be/ZGuuQ6i5uhM
In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the latest accessibility features from Valve for Steam, aimed at creating a more inclusive gaming environment. We also explore the COSMIC desktop Alpha 7 release from System76, highlighting new workspace management enhancements. The conversation includes community feedback on Apple’s contributions to open source. Then we talk about an aritcle from XDA Developers about Linux being difficult while Pewdiepie made a video about why Linux is great.
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:32 Community Feedback
00:09:52 Sandfly Security
00:12:20 Leveling the Playing Field: Steam Adds Accessibility Tags
00:13:33 Easy Mode Activated: The Great Difficulty Debate
00:15:10 Hard Mode: Dark Souls and the Art of Pain
00:16:42 From Dark Souls to Guitar Hero
00:17:41 Save Anywhere: The Feature Every Game Needs
00:18:24 Tuning In: Audio Features That Level the Field
00:20:36 Visual Comfort Mode: Making Games Easier on the Eyes
00:21:40 Ryan’s GPS: Recalculating… Always
00:23:16 Camera Chaos: Why Comfort Settings Matter
00:24:17 Lost? Maybe. Late to the Party? Never.
00:24:52 When Film Grain Becomes Film Pain
00:25:48 Input Options for Every Gamer
00:27:59 Not Everyone Games—But Gaming Grows Linux
00:29:33 Jill’s Car, Ryan’s Crisis: Who Gave Him the Map?
00:31:31 Rust Never Looked So Good: COSMIC Alpha 7 Arrives
00:37:04 Ryan’s Ego Boost... and Michael’s Reality Check
00:38:30 Accessibility First: COSMIC Adds Helpful New Features
00:40:08 Not Just Pretty—COSMIC Is Getting Powerful
00:42:00 Magnified Improvements: Jill Helps Tune COSMIC
00:44:26 Ryan Explains the Universe to Neil deGrasse Tyson
00:45:42 Linux Didn’t Click? Better Write a Blog Post
00:47:25 You Don’t Have to Game to Benefit from It
00:50:29 Rootkits in Disguise: The Anti-Cheat Dilemma
00:52:19 Climbing the Linux Curve with NVIDIA Dragging You Down
00:53:30 Surprise! Your Windows-Only Gear Isn’t Cross-Platform.
00:56:55 Switching Takes Time—That’s Not a Linux Thing, That’s a Tech Thing
00:58:07 GIMP ≠Photoshop—But That’s Not the Point
00:59:00 RTFM: A Warm Hug from the Linux Community
01:00:50 Bring the Linux Critique, Not the Baggage
01:01:58 Broken Drivers and Bing Results—Living the Windows Dream
01:03:42 Step Aside, Ryan—Pewds Did It Better
01:07:41 In Conclusion: Linux Deserves a Fairer Shot
01:08:20 Offline Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere
01:10:09 Support the Show
01:12:57 Destination Red Hat Summit
01:13:38 Outro
01:15:29 Post Show
Links:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919 (https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919)
https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/accessibility_features (https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/accessibility_features)
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-7-never-been-beta (https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-7-never-been-beta)
https://www.xda-developers.com/regret-switching-linux/ (https://www.xda-developers.com/regret-switching-linux/)
Pewdiepie's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0)
Michael's reaction to Pewdiepie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflAHf5DKQ4)
https://kiwix.org/en/ (https://kiwix.org/en/)
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