LINUX Unplugged

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

628 episodes of LINUX Unplugged since the first episode, which aired on August 12th, 2013.

  • Episode 84: On the Verge of Convergence | LUP 84

    March 17th, 2015  |  1 hr 10 mins

    We get the scoop on how Ubuntu Touch plans to tackle Android’s market share & the challenges involved in moving some of our favorite apps.

    Plus what makes the perfect laptop for our crew, why the future of Btrfs looks very bright & an Ubuntu MATE Update.

  • Episode 83: Numixing Fedora | LUP 83

    March 10th, 2015  |  1 hr 18 mins

    Ozon OS promises to make Fedora approachable for the rest of us, Ubuntu makes the switch to systemd & then we’ll debate the likely effectiveness of the new Linux Kernel development “Code of Conflict”.

    Plus feedback, story updates & more!

  • Episode 82: Ubuntu MATE Gets Legit | LUP 82

    March 3rd, 2015  |  1 hr 42 mins

    We round out our SCALE13x coverage with a few more exclusive interviews, then get an update on the fast growing Ubuntu MATE project.

    Plus a look back at Gnome 1.0’s release, Firefox OS on a pocket watch, the great wearable debate & much more!

  • Episode 81: Unplugging the Past | LUP 81

    February 24th, 2015  |  1 hr 27 mins

    Join us as we peer into the past and revisit some big topics!

  • Episode 80: ARMed with Arch | LUP 80

    February 17th, 2015  |  1 hr 5 mins

    One of the core developers of Arch Linux ARM joins us to chat about this rapidly developing platform, how Arch is used in ARM deployments & more. Plus an update on Ubuntu Phone & the first fully sandboxed portable Linux desktop app is demoed this weekQ

  • Episode 79: Ubuntu Calling | LUP 79

    February 10th, 2015  |  1 hr 15 mins

    The first Ubuntu phone goes on sale tomorrow & we ask the interesting questions. The details on the launch of the phone, some of the great apps & what’s still missing.

    Plus the new Raspberry Pi hates being flashed & we read a quick batch of great emails.

  • Episode 78: Straight Outta FOSDEM | LUP 78

    February 3rd, 2015  |  1 hr 5 mins

    FOSDEM just wrapped up, where thousands of developers & enthusiasts of free & open source software gather to talk all things Linux.

    Plus we drool over the new Raspberry Pi 2 & ask if B+ buyers got a little screwed.

  • Episode 77: Vivaldi, The Fourth Browser | LUP 77

    January 27th, 2015  |  1 hr 2 mins

    A new browser called Vivaldi is on the scene with Linux support out of the box. Our virtual lug makes the case why it might be worth giving a try!

    Plus a quick Linux laptop update, a surprise for Matt, your feedback & more!

  • Episode 76: Building a Better Gnome | LUP 76

    January 20th, 2015  |  59 mins 4 secs

    Christian Hergert, creator of Gnome Builder joins to discuss his projects funding campaign. Ubuntu announces their Internet of Things OS, we’re a bit skeptical. Plus Linus takes a firm stance on public disclosure of vulnerabilities & Kernel documentation.

  • Episode 75: Obviously Linux's Fault | LUP 75

    January 13th, 2015  |  1 hr 11 mins

    It’s a new year & a new round of Linux bashing. But are some of the criticism corrects? Can we handle a little tough love as a community for the collective good? We debate.

    Plus 4 new Linux distress to watch in 2015, a MATE love story & an Arch victory

  • Episode 74: Proprietary Exodus | LUP 74

    January 6th, 2015  |  1 hr 11 mins

    During a recent passionate speech Richard Stallman said users of proprietary software are victims, we’ll debate of that’s true & play other clips from his speech.

    Then we’ll look at the recent exodus of Mac developers, the pants debt comes due & more!

  • Episode 73: Predicting 2015 | LUP 73

    December 30th, 2014  |  1 hr 42 mins

    Our bold predictions for Linux & open source over 2015. Thought provoking, sometimes a bit inspired or maybe just plain wrong, this edition of Unplugged promises to entertain.

    Plus what goes into making a great & secure messaging system & more!

  • Episode 72: Best of LUP 2014 | LUP 72

    December 23rd, 2014  |  1 hr 35 mins

    We look back on some of the rants and events of 2014. Wether it's systemd, mir, tox, ubuntu or anything else, we covered lots of major events this year!

  • Episode 71: Fedora Takes the Lead | LUP 71

    December 16th, 2014  |  1 hr 30 mins

    Our virtual LUG reviews Fedora 21 & why we’ve just witnessed one of the most ambitious transformation of any Linux distro of 2014.

    Plus Dustin Kirkland from Canonical talks about Ubuntu Snappy Core & then we find out what’s coming soon to Xonotic.

  • Episode 70: Next Gen Fedora | LUP 70

    December 9th, 2014  |  1 hr 13 mins

    Fedora’s project lead joins us to discuss today’s Fedora 21 release & more, Plus what the Ubuntu Snappy Core announcement means, why it’s a big deal & why it could be amazing for the desktop one day.

    Then was 2014 the year Roku killed XMBC for us?

  • Episode 69: Perfect Linux Laptop | LUP 69

    December 2nd, 2014  |  1 hr 27 mins

    The founder of Purism Librem 15, joins us to discuss the hardware, software & goals of the project & how he hopes to encourage manufacturers to free the entire stack. Plus CoreOS announces Rocket, a new Docker competitor that we’re excited about & more!