LINUX Unplugged

Episode 88: Churning Over Btrfs | LUP 88

April 14th, 2015  |  1 hr 34 mins

Our discussion of Linux filesystems goes in depth. Plus a few corrections from last week & some follow up. We also look at the release of Linux 4.0, some of the more humorous press coverage it's received & the “big feature” Linus could care less about.

Episode 87: btrfs Meltdown | LUP 87

April 7th, 2015  |  1 hr 31 mins

After yet another gotcha takes down a critical Linux workstation, is it officially time to consider avoiding btrfs when it matters?

Plus what happened to the Evolve OS project & why they are now called Solus.

Episode 86: Evolve Your OS | LUP 86

March 31st, 2015  |  1 hr 16 mins

The proprietor of Evolve OS stops by to discuss what makes Evolve OS a unique Linux desktop & the challenges smaller projects face. Plus a look at tiny powerful Linux gadget that we think might be worth backing, a debate about “the look” of apps & more!

Episode 85: Give the Kids Linux | LUP 85

March 24th, 2015  |  1 hr 13 mins

Will Secure Boot hamper boutique Linux distributions and hurt desktop Linux innovation? Our panel debates. Also getting started with Linux the right way.

Plus a recap of the first ever Kansas Linux Fest, our errata, your feedback & more!

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!