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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!

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.