LINUX Unplugged
Episodes
466: The Night of a Thousand Errors
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were fixing servers all night, but at least we have a great story. A special guest joins us to help make a big show announcement. Special Guest: Ti...
465: Too Nixy for My Shirt
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The one shared secret behind some of the world's most powerful open-source projects. Brent's Node : 03cf7e9b79a3230749db642ad690889065ec35b9ded184266d...
464: Git Happens
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're going back in time to witness the early days of a critical tool to build Linux, then jump forward 15 years and join our buddy Brent on his journ...
463: Humble Beginnings
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the pioneers of the web, VNC, Webcams, and more joins us; plus we'll update you on a few projects we love. Special Guest: Quentin Stafford-Fras...
462: One Cosmic Collaboration
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From skeptic to buyer, why the HP Dev One is the best Linux laptop yet. This is the one review you don't want to miss.
461: Deep in the Tumbleweeds
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three tails of tech tribulations, and how Brent saved his openSUSE Tumbleweed box from the brink.
460: CPU as a Service
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new Linux update allows Intel to control features in your CPU using hardware-level DRM.
459: Better than Butter
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a sneak peek at some future tech coming to Linux, and share details on HP's new laptop that runs POP!
458: NVIDIA's New View
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NVIDIA is open-sourcing their GPU drivers, but there are a few things you need to know. Plus, we get some exclusive insights into Tailscale from one o...
457: Automated Chaos
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each of us brings a secret topic to the show, and we discover a common theme about using the wrong tool for the right job. Special Guest: Alex Kretzsc...
456: Our Linux Regrets
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we could change just one mistake in our Linux journey, what would it be? Open a channel to our node: 037d284d2d7e6cec7623 (https://amboss.space/no...
455: I run NixOS BTW
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've hit a bump in the road with the NixOS challenge, and share what it might not be great at. Plus, what we didn't cover in our Ubuntu 22.04 review....
454: Double Distro Details
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has Fedora pulled ahead of Ubuntu? We take a look at the new Fedora 36 and Ubuntu 22.04 releases. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar.
453: Raleigh Action Show
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We just wrapped up our East Coast meetup and have a bunch of great stories to share. Plus some Nix ups and downs, and more. Special Guest: Alex Kretzs...
452: Synapse Collapse
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How we nearly crashed our Matrix server; what we did wrong and how we're fixing it. Plus an update on elementary OS, GNOME's next chapter, and we kick...
451: The NixOS Challenge
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We explore what makes NixOS so powerful, and why it might be the future of all Linux distributions. Plus we announce a community-wide NixOS challenge ...
450: It Went Real Bad
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why GNOME 42 is the release we’ve all been waiting for. Plus, we attempt to install Linux on an M1 MacBook live on the show.
449: Bugfix and Chill
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How each of us asks for features and help from free software projects, and one of our most prescient soapboxes in a while.
448: A Mystery in Plain Sight
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We surprise each other with three different topics, hidden away by encryption in our show notes - we literally have no idea what we're talking about t...
447: An Umbrel for Everything
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We look at two new options that enable ANYONE to run a personal server at home or a small business.
446: Kudu Cores and Cloud Wars
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We put the sports car of Linux laptops to the test. Is it the multi-tasking machine it claims to be? And an essential update on the show.
445: Brent's Betrayal
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Linux is the master of small computers, and this week it’s going to the next level. We chat with the creator of the $15 Linux box and share some sig...
444: Much Ado About Ubuntu
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's just something off about Ubuntu these days, this week we put it all together.
443: Linux Did This First
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all take it for granted, but it is one of the best things about Linux. We share the history of the live CD, how it all got started, and the times i...
442: Liberty Leaks and Lies
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SUSE had an awkward week; we breakdown the very mixed launch of SUSE Liberty Linux. Plus, we've cracked what's driving Linux Distribution adoption the...
441: Planet Incinerating Technology
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We make some last-minute changes to our server setup and catch up on a bunch of thought-provoking feedback. Special Guests: Martin Wimpress and Neal G...
440: Saving Podcasting from Centralization
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new initiative uses open source to keep podcasting decentralized and add new features. We chatted with Dave Jones behind the Podcast Index. Special...
439: Double Server Jeopardy
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our new server setup is bonkers, but we love it.
438: Million-Dollar Predictions
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We do our best to predict what will happen in 2022, and own up to what we thought might happen in 2021. Special Guests: Alan Pope, Drew DeVore, and Jo...
437: The 2021 Tuxies
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the second annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2021.
436: Hop on Pop
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We each try out the new Pop_OS! and Carl Richell from System76 joins us to get into the details. Plus why we feel Pop might be the new Ubuntu. Special...
435: Desktop Burnout
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was not the year of the Linux Desktop. We’ve been slacking on the mailbag, so we go on a feedback frenzy and answer some hard questions about d...
434: Endlessly Flat
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Director of EndlessOS joins us to respond to recent Flatpak criticism. We take the opportunity to expand on the overall effort to solve Linux frag...
433: The Lessons of Jellyfin
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit some old assumptions about the open-source Plex-alternative, Jellyfin. We each try it out, and along the way, gain a few insights about ope...
432: Three Tumbleweed Temptations
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can we live with openSUSE Tumbleweed? We try three different builds and prepare ourselves for our journey into SUSE land. Our setups, what we liked, a...
431: Command Line Love
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the true path to mastering Linux fully embracing the command line? Why it's time to change our mindset about the terminal. Special Guests: Martin W...
430: The Real Beefy Miracle
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We check-in with Fedora Project lead Matthew Miller on the state of the project, then conduct our exit interview with Fedora 34, and review Fedora 35....
429: Starlink's Linux Secrets
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We attempt a live production over Starlink, and dig into the secrets of this giant Linux network in space.
428: Pi for the People
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We try out POP!_OS on the Raspberry Pi 4, and chat with its creator Jeremy Soller from System76. Plus our thoughts on the perfect Linux laptop right n...
427: Life Changing Virtualization
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wimpy stops by with a new tool that will change your virtualization game, and we share our thoughts on Ubuntu 21.10 and take the flavor challenge. Spe...
426: This Old Linux PC
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the worst time ever to upgrade or buy a new PC, so we cover our favorite tips for getting the most out of your current hardware. Then we pit a 20...
425: Sad Server Stories
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes things go wrong; this week, we admit we've got a problem. Plus new details about the Steam Deck everyone has missed, and an old friend stops...
424: Space for Theming
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A serious problem is brewing in Desktop Linux that hasn't impacted end users yet, but will soon. We break down why distribution makers are getting ups...
423: What Makes a Linux User?
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why it might be time to re-think who is and who is not a Linux user, plus we do a reality check on the state of Linux phones. Special Guest: Brent Ger...
422: The Fun Distro
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We try out what might be the most fun Linux distribution around. It started as a laugh, but now we’re in love. Plus, the reunion road trip hits a bu...
421: Server Savior Squad
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A surprise server outage at the studio requires we jump into action with a few last-minute solutions and deploy one of our favorite open-source tools....
420: Real People Are Out There
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We share some stories from our Denver meetup, the strange reason we found ourselves at a golf course, and some news you should know. Special Guest: Br...
419: What's Cookin' at System76
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Denver, we chat with old friends and new. We get the inside scope on what has been going on at System76, and what's coming up next. Plus we ...
418: What's up with WireGuard
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big things are happening in the world of WireGuard, Jim Salter joins to catch us up. Plus we chat with Daniel Foré and Cassidy James Blaede about the...
417: Run Every Distro At Once
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yabba Dabba Distro! Run every major distribution on one native host. How we hijacked a Fedora install and turned it into the ultimate meta Linux box. ...
416: Server Meltdown
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We try to pull off a show while recovering from an epic server crash. Then we build the ultimate remote Linux desktop—in the cloud!
415: Something Sinister Below Deck
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could the Steam Deck mean fewer native Linux games? We chat with prolific game developer Ethan Lee and get his perspective on the negative impacts of ...
414: Linux's Awkward News Phase
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed the Linux news has gotten a little weird? Michael Tunnell joins us to break down the changes we've observed over the last year. Plus,...
413: Community of Enterprise Linux
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linux server admins don't know where to turn next; how the cult of personality might be shaping Linux's most important market. Special Guest: Jack Abo...
412: Going Deepin on Fuchsia
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Fuchsia a risk to Linux? We try out a cutting-edge Fuchsia desktop and determine if it is a long-term threat to Linux. Plus, have we all been missi...
411: The Best of Both OSs
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to have Arch’s best feature on other Linux distros? We attempt it and report our findings. Plus our reaction to NVIDIA’s beta Wayla...
410: Ye Olde Linux Distro
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit the seminal distros that shaped Linux’s past. Find out if these classics still hold up. Plus the outrageous bounty on a beloved Linux des...
409: Launch Your Memories Into the Future
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss old and new ways to manage, organize, index, and search your photo collection. It's our favorite Google Photo's alternatives. Plus Chris' h...
408: Linux Road Warrior
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by a special guest who’s built his very own Linux battle bus. We get the technical details on how Linux is at the core of this open r...
407: And the Answer is...
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From our origins with Linux to preparing your home LAN for a solar storm, it’s an Ask us Anything special edition!
406: Mars Goes to Shell
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Canham, Mars Helicopter Operations Lead at NASA’s JPL joins us again to share technical details you've never heard about the Ingenuity Linux Cop...
405: Distro in the Rough
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking a look at an underdog distro. We may have found a diamond in the rough with a few tricks up its filesystem. Plus our review of the ODRO...
404: You've Got Mail
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode III, Return of the Email. Everyone says never host your own email, so we're doin it. We just have one last job to complete. Special Guest...
403: Hidden Features of Fedora 34
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new release of Fedora has more under the hood than you might know. It's a technology-packed release, and nearly all of it is coming to a distro ne...
402: Our Worst Idea Yet
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You should never host your own email, so we’ve gone and done just that. What we learned trying to build an email server in 2021. Plus our take on Ub...
401: Own Your Mailbox
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do as we say, not as we do. This week we're setting off to host our own email. We'll cover the basics, what's we're using, and why. Plus an update on ...
400: The See Ya Next Tuesday
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Old friends and new join us on a quest to celebrate four hundred episodes. Special Guests: Alex Kretzschmar, Corry Clinton, Drew DeVore, and Graham Mo...
399: No PRs Please
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lutris developer Mathieu Comandon joins us to share his perspective on the uncomfortable issues facing Linux desktop developers. Plus the tech behind ...
398: Back in the Freedom Dimension
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We share our favorite networking trick of all time, and then chat with the blokes behind a new WireGuard-powered service. Plus our reaction to RMS's r...
397: Linux Desktop Levels Up
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the next-level features coming to a Linux near you in just a few weeks.
396: How Linux Got to Mars
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Canham, the Mars Helicopter Operations Lead, shares Linux’s origins at JPL and how it ended up running on multiple boxes on Mars. Plus the chall...
395: The Waybig Machine
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's our worst idea yet. We share the password to our brand-new server and see who can own the box first. Whoever wins gets a special prize. Plus how ...
394: Tempted But the Truth is Discovered
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After all these years, what's made us stick with Linux? Plus the commitment just made by the GNOME team, and some new tools that are changing our game...
393: Perfecting Our Plasma
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something special has been achieved this week, a new benchmark in the desktop experience. We dig in. And why everyone will be looking for an open-sour...
392: Dad's Deployments
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which distro is best for friends and family? We have a unique take on this common question. Plus new insights into the future of CentOS, and Chris fal...
391: GNOME 40ified
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We try out GNOME 40 and its new workspace layout. Who we think this works well for, and who might want to avoid it. Plus Wimpy, Ubuntu's Desktop lead,...
390: Eating the License Cake
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Successful open-source projects all seem to struggle with one major gorilla. Who it is, and what their options are now. Special Guests: Drew DeVore an...
389: Harder Butter Faster Stronger
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We showcase a tool that will change your Linux game. Plus our thoughts on the recent Btrfs FUD, a bunch of feedback, and a handy pick.
388: Waxing On With Wendell
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wendell joins the show to cover the state of graphics on Linux, and what Intel has in store for the future. Plus why we're excited about PeerTube aga...
387: Tumbling Into the New Year!
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have some strong opinions about the state of openSUSE Tumbleweed. We've secretly been running it for the past week, and share our experience. Plus...
386: Perilously Precocious Predictions
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friends join us for a special edition of the show to review last year's predictions, and forecast the future. Special Guests: Alan Pope, Alex Kretzsch...
385: The 2020 Tuxies
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the winners of the 2020 Tuxies. We've tallied the audience votes for the best open source projects, desktops, distros, editors, games, and m...
384: Born To Run Fedora
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's light as a feather, fast as hell, and everything is upstream. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon ships with Fedora, and this week we put it to the test. Plus...
383: Murder of a Distro
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Red Hat just made big changes to how CentOS works, we breakdown the good, and the bad. Plus how you can DIY a cheap IP KVM using a Raspberry Pi. Speci...
382: A New Endeavour
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A problem that just kept getting worse and worse. What it was, and why it led us to "check in" on EndeavourOS. Plus some important community news, ha...
381: Secret Modem Sounds
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have the coolest new retro tool of the year, that will turn you into a Linux powered spy. Plus the changes coming to Fedora, and what GNOME is focu...
380: No Sur, No Thank You
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We review the Dell Precision 5750, a born and bred MacBook killer that runs Linux. Plus a nasty reminder of how closely Apple monitors its users, and ...
379: Favorite Linux Tweaks
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We round up our favorite tweaks to the desktop, and apps that make it great. Plus some highlights from Arch Conf, and our reaction to Mint finally fix...
378: All in One Pi
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why we think the new Raspberry Pi 400 is just the beginning. And we chat with the CTO of the Uno Platform, a new way to bring native apps to Linux. Ch...
377: Buttered-Up Fedora
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fedora 33 is a bold release, and we’ve put it through the wringer. We tell you what’s great, and what you should know before diving in. Plus our t...
376: From The Factory Floor
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We put the new Ubuntu 20.10 to the test, and chat with System76's Mechanical Engineer to get the secrets of the new Thelio Mega. Plus some important c...
375: Wrong About Pop!
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're reminded that you can't judge a distro by its screenshots. We use Pop!_OS for a few weeks and share our embarrassing discovery. Plus our thought...
374: Perfect Nextcloud Setup
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our secrets for a low-cost bulletproof Nextcloud server that we figured out the hard way. We take you into the "server garage" and share our lessons l...
373: Your New Tools
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We embrace new tools to upgrade your backup game, securely move files around the network, and debunk the idea that Windows will ever be based on Linux...
372: Distro Triforce
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would it really take to get you to switch Linux distributions? We debate the practical reasons more and more people are sticking with the big thr...
371: Cabin Fever
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friends join us to discuss Cabin, a proposal that encourages more Linux apps and fewer distros. Plus, we debate the value that the Ubuntu community br...
370: PipeWire Progress
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We get an update from PipeWire developer Wim Taymans on the status of Linux's new audio and video subsystem. Plus Alexi Pol joins us for two big updat...
369: Double Data Rate Trouble
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Raspberry Pi might be getting a small software fix that makes a big performance improvement. Plus, we attempt to combine two internet connections ...
368: The Best is Yet to Come
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new day for Jupiter Broadcasting and the show, we share our big news. Plus our plan to help make a difference in free software, and we reunite ...
367: Podcatcher Play-off
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We round up the best podcast clients for your Linux desktop, mobile, and the web. Plus we announce the official Jupiter Broadcasting Matrix server, sh...