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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. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/001e36e3-bd99-4451-8b42-53dc0fb642ca.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) 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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417: Review of Ubuntu 25.04, Plucky Puffin
video: https://youtu.be/Zt8mUYh-I2c In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the latest in open-source developments with the release of Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin". Additionally, we cover updates in Tor Browser 14.5 aimed at enhancing user privacy, the bittersweet shutdown of Arco Linux, and introduce the terminal-based text editor Micro in our software spotlight. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/fa9958c5-ac47-445a-9daf-cba694a6aadc.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:31 Community Feedback 00:04:11 Carl Richell Passes the Cheeto Test 00:06:20 Windows 12 and Puffy Cheetos: A Perfect Pair? 00:07:32 Sandfly Security 00:10:08 Plucky Puffin Arrives: Ubuntu 25.04 Highlights 00:11:59 GPUs: Rare, Pricey, and Painful 00:15:29 ARM64 Ubuntu Desktop: A Step Toward Apple-Like Efficiency 00:16:06 Which Windows Version Finally Saves Battery? 00:17:39 Returning to Ubuntu 25.04: There’s More to Say 00:21:38 Hands-On with Plucky Puffin: Jill’s Install Experience 00:34:37 Ubuntu 25.04: Small Bugs, Big Potential 00:36:02 Ubuntu 25.10 Gets a Quokka-Sized Dose of Cuteness 00:39:10 The End of an Era: ArcoLinux Shuts Down 00:46:07 Tor Browser 14.5: Privacy Gets an Upgrade 00:55:46 Micro Editor: Small Name, Big Features 01:02:16 Support the Show 01:04:14 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly) https://destinationlinux.net/409 (https://destinationlinux.net/409) Ubuntu 25.04 Released https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin (https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin) Ubuntu 25.10 Gets a Quokka-Sized Dose of Cuteness https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-10-named-questing-quokka (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-10-named-questing-quokka) The End of an Era: ArcoLinux Shuts Down https://www.arcolinux.info/a-farewell-to-the-arcolinux-university/ (https://www.arcolinux.info/a-farewell-to-the-arcolinux-university/) Tor Browser 14.5: Privacy Gets an Upgrade https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-145/ (https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-145/) Micro Editor: Small Name, Big Features https://micro-editor.github.io/ (https://micro-editor.github.io/) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)
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416: Interview with Carl Richell, Founder of System76 (COSMIC Desktop, Pop!_OS, & more)
video: https://youtu.be/uK-4VcuBjfM We sat down with Carl Richell, CEO of System76, for an in-depth conversation about the company's mission, the future of Pop!_OS, and the development of their new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. From open-source hardware to the philosophy behind building a Linux-focused ecosystem—this is one interview you won’t want to miss. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/125083e7-805c-4da9-98ca-522ef8d3d006.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Community Feedback 00:06:01 Sandfly Security 00:08:35 Interview with Carl Richell of System76 01:08:54 Support the show 01:11:32 Outro Links: https://system76.com (https://system76.com)
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415: Gitting Deepin to Immutability
video: https://youtu.be/G5_NNCKF4yc In this episode, we take a look at the alpha release of Deepin 25. We also reflect on 20 years of Git and its impact on software development. Plus, we discuss the role of immutability in modern Linux systems. So let's get on the road towards Destination Linux. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/81451a8a-3ddd-4536-a0ac-d2512d49022b.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Community Feedback 00:08:38 Sandfly Security 00:12:05 Deepin 25 Alpha: Eye Candy Meets AI 00:22:43 Deepin Dilemma: Trust, Transparency, and Telemetry 00:28:56 Git Turns 20: A Look Back at Its Impact 00:36:55 Jill’s Island Under Fire — via Git Rocket! 00:37:57 The Rise of Immutable Distros 00:52:14 Teasing the Future: COSMIC desktop 00:53:52 Ryan Says: No Skipping — Go Back to Episode 1 00:55:09 Duck.ai: When AI Meets Privacy 00:58:28 Can AI Decode the DL Stool Joke? 01:03:01 Wait, Are We Talking Immutable Distros Again? 01:04:28 Support the Show 01:10:06 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly) https://destinationlinux.net/409 (https://destinationlinux.net/409) Deepin 25 Alpha: Eye Candy Meets AI https://www.deepin.org.cn/v25/en/ (https://www.deepin.org.cn/v25/en/) Git Turns 20: A Look Back at Its Impact https://www.tomshardware.com/software/git-turns-20-as-we-celebrate-decades-of-open-source-software-distribution (https://www.tomshardware.com/software/git-turns-20-as-we-celebrate-decades-of-open-source-software-distribution) https://github.blog/open-source/git/git-turns-20-a-qa-with-linus-torvalds/ (https://github.blog/open-source/git/git-turns-20-a-qa-with-linus-torvalds/) The Rise of Immutable Distros https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/silverblue/ (https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/silverblue/) https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite/ (https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite/) https://universal-blue.org/ (https://universal-blue.org/) https://bazzite.gg/ (https://bazzite.gg/) Teasing the Future: COSMIC desktop https://system76.com/cosmic/ (https://system76.com/cosmic/) Duck.ai: When AI Meets Privacy https://duckduckgo.com/?q=DuckDuckGo+AI+Chat&ia=chat&duckai=1 (https://duckduckgo.com/?q=DuckDuckGo+AI+Chat&ia=chat&duckai=1) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)
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414: Zorin through an AI Labyrinth on a Thunderbird
video: https://youtu.be/r2rD3MB8Jls On this episode, we review community feedback, explore Zorin OS 17.3 release and their shift to Brave as its default browser. We talk about Thunderbird's upcoming Thundermail service for privacy-focused email. Plus, we cover Cloudflare's "AI Labyrinth" to combat unauthorized data scraping. Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/44b2a40f-7a96-418f-97dd-70daa8e74d9d.mp3) Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net (https://dasgeek.net) Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com) Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com) Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:22 Community Feedback 00:08:50 Sandfly Security 00:10:58 Zorin OS 17.3: What’s New and Why It Matters 00:14:21 Zorin Goes Brave: Default Browser Shift Explained 00:15:39 Flip the Switch: VPN Now Built Into Vivaldi 00:17:54 The Vivaldi Conundrum: Locked Without a Reason? 00:19:27 Firefox’s Secret Sauce: Containers and Bookmark Brilliance 00:21:58 Brave Gets a Makeover in Zorin OS 00:24:04 Brave Test Drive: Ryan Installs It Everywhere 00:26:21 Final Thoughts on Zorin, Brave, and Vivaldi 00:28:06 Thunderbird Evolves: Pro Features and Thundermail Unveiled 00:31:00 Separating Privacy from Security 00:32:03 Thunderbird’s Identity: Separate from Mozilla 00:36:09 More Inboxes, Less Risk: Managing Sensitive Info 00:38:06 Wishing for Thunderbird to Take on Google Docs 00:38:35 Thunderbird’s Web Services: Pro Tools Built for the Community 00:41:26 When Thunderbird Out-Mozillas Mozilla 00:44:39 Balancing Cost and Access in Thunderbird’s Service Model 00:46:10 Cloudflare Builds an AI Maze for Misbehaving Bots 00:49:00 Ethical Dilemma: AI and Unauthorized Web Scraping 00:53:24 Responsible AI: Real Facts, No Misinformation 00:55:48 Jill’s Village Under Siege: The Plot Thickens 00:56:33 Software Spotlight: MPV 0.40 Brings the Brightness 01:00:07 Support the Show 01:01:39 Cheetos Wisdom and Boss-Level Brilliance 01:05:53 Support the Show Take 2 01:07:22 Outro Links: Community Feedback https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments) https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum) Sandfly Security https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly) Home Edition Discount = destination50 Zorin OS 17.3: What’s New and Why It Matters https://blog.zorin.com/2025/03/26/zorin-os-17.3-is-here/ (https://blog.zorin.com/2025/03/26/zorin-os-17.3-is-here/) VPN Now Built Into Vivaldi https://vivaldi.com/protonvpn/ (https://vivaldi.com/protonvpn/) Firefox’s Secret Sauce: Containers and Bookmark Brilliance Michael's Container Tabs video = https://youtu.be/FfN5L5zAJUo (https://youtu.be/FfN5L5zAJUo) Michael's Bookmarks video = https://youtu.be/jRIyAu79OrM (https://youtu.be/jRIyAu79OrM) Thunderbird Evolves: Pro Features and Thundermail Unveiled https://blog.thunderbird.net/2025/04/thundermail-and-thunderbird-pro-services/ (https://blog.thunderbird.net/2025/04/thundermail-and-thunderbird-pro-services/) Cloudflare Builds an AI Maze for Misbehaving Bots https://blog.cloudflare.com/ai-labyrinth/ (https://blog.cloudflare.com/ai-labyrinth/) Software Spotlight: MPV 0.40 Brings the Brightness https://mpv.io/ (https://mpv.io/) https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/releases (https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/releases) Support the Show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)
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