Episodes
Published 04/22/24
We're back from Austin, with interviews and stories to share. Plus, it's Gentoo week and we take our first look at Fedora 40. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps.Support LINUX Unplugged Links: 💥 Gets Sats Quick and Easy with...
Published 04/22/24
We asked, and you answered: Your top 5 Linux app essentials and post-install rituals. Plus, some news to better cope with "extreme file-system damage." Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps.Support LINUX Unplugged Links: Berlin...
Published 04/14/24
We're building a completely hidden Linux OS inside an existing system—with no trace left behind. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps.Support LINUX Unplugged Links: 💥 Gets Sats Quick and Easy with Strike — The global money app...
Published 04/08/24
We're breaking down the attack: how it works, how it was hidden, and why time was running out for the attacker. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps.Support LINUX Unplugged Links: 💥 Gets Sats Quick and Easy with Strike📻 LINUX...
Published 04/01/24
We test the Linux-first, all-AMD Sirius 16 laptop, discuss the new Hyprland release, and share a few stories from our recent trip. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!FlakeHub.com: FlakeHub.com is the all-in-one platform for secure, compliant, and transformative Nix development. Bring Nix to work the way you always wanted with FlakeHub.com. Register for the private beta and get a...
Published 03/25/24
We're on the ground live at NixCon and SCaLE. We catch up with old friends, and discover how Nix is devouring the Linux world one function at a time. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!FlakeHub.com: FlakeHub.com is the all-in-one platform for secure, compliant, and transformative Nix development. Bring Nix to work the way you always wanted with FlakeHub.com. Register for the private...
Published 03/18/24
We each bring surprise topics, a mix of hardware and software, as we prepare to hit the road for NixCon and SCaLE. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!FlakeHub.com: FlakeHub.com is the all-in-one platform for secure, compliant, and transformative Nix development. Bring Nix to work the way you always wanted with FlakeHub.com. Register for the private beta and get a secure,...
Published 03/11/24
Plasma 6 is out, and we've been giving it a go. What's new, our thoughts, and the lessons other desktops should learn. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!FlakeHub.com: FlakeHub.com is the all-in-one platform for secure, compliant, and transformative Nix development. Bring Nix to work the way you always wanted with FlakeHub.com. Register for the private beta and get a secure,...
Published 03/04/24
Corporate AI is a hot mess, but open-source alternatives can be open-ended chaos. We’ll test some of the best ways to get local AI tools under your control. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Warp Terminal: Warp - the re-imagined terminal now available for Linux with multiple distributions available including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and Arch Linux.FlakeHub.com: FlakeHub.com is the...
Published 02/26/24
Chris spends the week in a VR desktop, revealing the glitches, gains, and VR's open-source future. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn’t trusted and secure, it can’t log into your cloud apps.Warp Terminal: Warp - the re-imagined terminal now available for Linux with multiple...
Published 02/19/24
Deploying Nextcloud the Nix way promises a paradise of reproducibility and simplicity. But is it just a painful trek through configuration hell? We built the dream Nextcloud using Nix and faced reality. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Warp Terminal: Warp - the re-imagined terminal now available for Linux with multiple distributions available...
Published 02/12/24
Some uncomfortable truths about using Linux, and then we introduce a new segment: Will it Nix? Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Warp Terminal: Warp - the re-imagined terminal now available for Linux with multiple distributions available including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and Arch Linux.Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a...
Published 02/05/24
Data-hoard with purpose and manage your audiobooks and podcasts with one application, plus the lone Linux box that remains on Mars. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn’t trusted and secure, it can’t log into your cloud apps.Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software...
Published 01/28/24
Trying NixOS can be fraught with complexity, half-completed guides, and boring videos. Even if you never plan to switch to NixOS, we invite you to come along for a hype-free ride that digs into one of the most rapidly developing areas of Linux. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for...
Published 01/22/24
Kent Overstreet, the creator of bcachefs, helps us understand where his new filesystem fits, what it's like to upstream a new filesystem, and how they've solved the RAID write hole. Special Guest: Kent Overstreet. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure...
Published 01/15/24
This challenge gets ugly as we slowly realize we've just become zombie slayers. We load Linux on three barely alive systems, and it takes a turn we didn't expect. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Kolide: Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn’t trusted and secure, it...
Published 01/08/24
We make our big Linux predictions for 2024, but first, we score how we did for 2023. Special Guest: Michael Tunnell. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new account....
Published 12/31/23
It’s the fourth annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, and desktops of 2023. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new account....
Published 12/24/23
The stories that kept us talking all year, and are only getting hotter! Plus the big flops we're still sore about. Special Guest: Kenji Berthold. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive...
Published 12/17/23
We test two popular methods to run local language models on your Linux box. Then, we push the limits to see which language models will toe the line and which won't. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit...
Published 12/11/23
This week, our embarrassment is your entertainment. Then, we check the age and health of all our disks with one app. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new account....
Published 12/04/23
PipeWire hits 1.0, and Wim Taymans joins us to reflect on the smooth success of PipeWire. Plus the details on the first NixCon North America, and more. Special Guests: Wim Taymans and Zach Mitchell. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode...
Published 11/27/23
Can we save an old Arch install? We'll attempt a live rescue, then get into our tips for keeping your old Linux install running great. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards...
Published 11/19/23
The problem with GNOME's great news, plus our first look at Plasma 6. Then, the surprising place NixOS is getting adopted. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 20 devices for free for a personal account. Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new...
Published 11/13/23