Destination Linux

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  483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown 14.09.2026 1t 14min

  In Destination Linux Episode 483, the crew is finally back at full strength! Zeb returns from his mysterious off‑world illness, recharged and ready to bring his signature wisdom back to the show. Jill unleashes one of the most beloved segments in DL history — the Treasure Hunt — where you never know what surprise she’ll pull out, but it’s always awesome. We also dive into a packed set of topics that feel straight out of a doomsday‑style thriller: companies deleting your data instead of providing it, Switzerland attempting to break free from Microsoft’s gravitational pull, and Comcast rolling out motion‑sensing routers with serious privacy implications. Plus community feedback on Discord alternatives, open‑source wins, and more. Below are the timestamps for this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:00 Community Feedback 00:10:58 Open Source Donation Poll Results 00:17:48 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:20:53 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:25:56 Jill's Treasure Hunt: A Surprise Gift 00:51:50 Privacy Act Put to the Test 01:02:03 Switzerland Ditches Microsoft 01:07:39 Comcast's Motion-Sensing Routers 01:13:12 Closing Thoughts About The Show: Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS
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  482: Destination Linux 482: Rocco Returns & Red Hat’s Mike McGrath Sheds Light On Lightwell 07.09.2026 1t 24min

  In Destination Linux Episode 482, Jill leads a very special show featuring the long‑awaited return of Rocco, one of the original hosts who helped build Destination Linux from the ground up. It’s been years since he last joined us, and we’re thrilled to have him back. We also welcome Red Hat VP Mike McGrath for an in‑depth conversation about Lightwell - a new approach to simplifying modern infrastructure, improving predictability, and supporting open source ecosystems at scale. Mike shares insights on AI’s rapid rise, open source economics, partnerships with industry heavyweights, and how Lightwell helps developers, sysadmins, and researchers in real‑world environments. Along the way, we cover Session chat updates, website security improvements, and reflect on the origins of Destination Linux with Rocco. We wrap with a fun lightning round. Below are the full timestamps for this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:22 Community Feedback 00:06:44 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:08:14 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:10:37 Session Chat and Website Security 00:16:23 Rocco and the Origins of Destination Linux 00:28:31 Meet Mike McGrath 00:32:28 AI’s Rapid Rise 00:41:00 Open Source Economics 00:47:47 Introducing Lightwell 00:49:55 Why Lightwell Exists 00:53:15 Predictable Security at Scale 00:56:59 Keeping It Simple for Developers 01:00:43 Real-World Security Scenarios 01:02:47 Palo Alto Networks Partnership 01:05:47 What Lightwell Does 01:09:58 Helping Researchers 01:12:40 Getting Started with Lightwell 01:13:45 Roadmap and New Ecosystems 01:17:19 The Lightning Round 01:21:57 Closing Thoughts Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more. Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description
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  481: Destination Linux 481: Black Hat AI Chaos, Linux Turns 35, Valve Turns 30, and Craig Rowland Returns 31.08.2026 1t 17min

  Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 481. Ryan and Jill are joined by returning guest host Craig Rowland, founder and CEO of Sandfly Security, for a deep dive into the latest security, AI, and Linux news. We explore the realities of surveillance, motion‑sensing routers with privacy tradeoffs, and Craig’s full breakdown of the chaos and hype coming out of Black Hat - including agentic AI, guardrails that don’t guard anything, and the growing divide between restricted AI and open‑weight models. Craig also covers the Cold Incident Response Conference, AI‑powered threat detection, and a Bitcoin RNG hack that proves why dice still matter. Jill celebrates Linux’s 35th birthday and Valve’s 30th anniversary with a look back at the milestones that shaped open source, gaming, and the Linux desktop. Below are the full timestamps for this episode. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:04 Community Feedback 00:18:28 Destination Linux Session Server 00:22:24 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:24:16 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:25:45 Black Hat Agentic AI Hype 00:38:01 AI Guardrails Fall Short 00:52:13 Linux Turns 35 01:04:25 Valve Turns 30 01:16:00 Closing Thoughts About the show: Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more. Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=player-page We're joined by Craig Rowland of Sandfly Security https://deviantairwaves.com/sandflysecuritySpecial Guest: Craig Rowland.
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  480: GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Explodes: What This Fight Means for Linux Privacy | DL480 24.08.2026 1t 13min

  Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 480. Jill is back from the 60th Anniversary Star Trek Convention with stories from Las Vegas, and Ryan and Zeb join her for a full week of Linux news and discussion. We celebrate Debian’s 33rd birthday, look at Discord’s newly increased upload limits, explore the lightweight MarkLite Markdown editor, and dive into one of Jill’s favorite new features in Linux Kernel 7.2: USB4STREAM, a retro‑cool way to transfer data directly between machines. Ryan covers the growing conflict between GrapheneOS and Fairphone, examining what it means for privacy, repairability, and secure mobile devices. Links From the Show Sandfly Security – https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Destination Linux Patreon – https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Store – https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ EFF x Destination Linux – https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Linux Kernel USB4STREAM – https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-usb4stream-protocol/ Linux Kernel USB4STREAM – https://www.phoronix.com/news/USB4STREAM-In-Linux-7.2 Debian 33rd Birthday – https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-33-Birthday Debian Announcement Archive – https://wiki.debian.org/DebianHistory?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Debian-announcement-1993.txt Discord Upload Limit Update – https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/8/discord-doubles-free-upload-limit-to-20mb-and-unifies-size-checks/ MarkLite 1.1.0 Release – https://mikechilson.com/blog/MarkLite-1.1.0-Released GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Discussion – https://nitter.net/GrapheneOS/status/2040887784253141142 GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Discussion – https://clubic.com/actualite-604786-murena-e-os-interview.html GrapheneOS vs /e/OS Analysis – https://codeberg.org/divested-mobile/divestos-website/raw/commit/c7447de50bc8fadd20a30d4cbf1dcd8cf14805a0/static/misc/e.txt Android Comparison – https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm GrapheneOS Device Discussion – https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/24134-device *Timestamps: * 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:23 Jill Goes to Vegas 00:23:54 Community Feedback 00:27:59 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:29:48 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:31:48 USB4STREAM Arrives 00:36:49 Debian Turns Thirty-Three 00:44:52 Discord Loosens Upload Limits 00:51:30 Lightweight Markdown Editing 00:56:31 GrapheneOS Versus Fairphone 01:12:18 Closing Thoughts
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  479: Destination Linux 479: Surveillance Creep, OS Identity Lock‑In, and the Future of Linux Freedom 17.08.2026 1t 35min

  Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 479. Jill is out this week at a Star Trek convention, but Ryan and Zeb are joined by Mathieu from Lutris for a deep dive into one of the most important topics in modern computing: the merging of physical surveillance and digital identity. We examine how systems like Flock Safety cameras are forming a private nationwide tracking grid, how multiple industries are integrating this data, and how governments are pushing OS‑level identity verification that could fundamentally reshape how Linux systems operate. We break down how these systems work, how they’re already being abused, and why they conflict with open‑source values. We also cover community feedback, kernel fixes, Calibre updates, SparkyLinux’s return to 32‑bit support, and Mathieu’s topic on the decline of LUGs and the future of Linux community education. Destination Linux website deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux eff.org/destinationlinux 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:13 Community Feedback 00:20:20 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:21:53 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:53 Flock Cameras and Surveillance Creep 00:44:42 Linux 7.2-rc7 Fixes "Nasty" Race Condition 00:55:05 Calibre 9.13 Released 01:00:53 SparkyLinux Revives 32-Bit Support 01:06:08 Linux User Groups Fade Away 01:19:22 Packaging Software for Linux 01:34:27 Closing Thoughts References From Show: Linux Kernel Race Condition Fix – https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.2-rc7-UAF-PTDUMP Calibre 9.13 Update – https://linuxiac.com/calibre-9-13-e-book-manager-arrives-with-a-batch-of-bug-fixes/ SparkyLinux 8.4 Release – https://linuxiac.com/sparkylinux-8-4-brings-back-32-bit-support-for-older-pcs/ Packaging Blog – https://getfresh.dev/docs/blog/packaging-for-linux/ Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS
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  478: Destination Linux 478: The Arch AUR Attack, Jellyfin Shakeup, and Cinnamon’s Wayland Future 10.08.2026 1t 11min

  Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 478. Jill, Ryan, and Zeb take a deep look at the ongoing Arch AUR attack that has compromised more than 400 packages, how the malware works, and what this means for Linux supply‑chain security. We also clarify new information about Microsoft’s tracking identifiers, examine the leadership changes inside Jellyfin, and explore Cinnamon’s upcoming full Wayland support in version 6.8. Support The Show Sandfly Security – https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Destination Linux Patreon – https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Store – https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ EFF x Destination Linux – https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux *Timestamps: * 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:23 Community Feedback 00:06:49 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:08:41 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:11:36 Arch AUR Attack Continues 00:34:44 Microsoft Tracking Clarified 00:43:42 Jellyfin Leadership Shakeup 00:56:56 Cinnamon Wayland Support Ready for 6.8 01:08:36 Closing Thoughts
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  477: Destination Linux 477: Printing Chaos, Privacy Battles, and Quantum‑Safe Passwords 03.08.2026 1t 29min

  In Destination Linux 477, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb dive into printing freedom with Till Kamppeter of OpenPrinting, explore a quantum‑resistant password manager, break down major privacy news, and look at the latest shifts in Linux desktops. From anti‑consumer printer practices to GrapheneOS duress PINs, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping Linux and open‑source users today. Destination Linux website deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux eff.org/destinationlinux 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:51 Community Feedback 00:14:15 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:15:50 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:17:31 Interview with Till Kamppeter of Open Printing 00:18:18 Printing's Biggest Anti-Consumer Practices 00:23:12 Recreating Office Space 00:26:30 Printers as Ink Cartridge Packaging 00:28:28 Printer Ownership vs. Subscription Models 00:33:02 Commercial Printing Growing as Consumer Printing Shrinks 00:34:00 Subscriptions Spreading to Other Electronics 00:35:39 Current Printer Driver Situation 00:41:52 Printer Recommendations 00:48:49 The Open Printer 00:57:38 Framework Should Build a Printer 01:05:11 Anthropic's Huge Copyright Settlement 01:11:42 The Windows Global Device Identifier 01:18:10 GrapheneOS Duress PIN 01:28:29 Closing Thoughts
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  476: Canonical Academy EXPLAINED - Linux Learning, Real Labs & Career Paths | Destination Linux 476 27.07.2026 1t 19min

  Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is channeling her inner Dexter today as we explore learning, experimenting, and leveling up your Linux superpowers. Ryan and Zeb are here, and we’re joined by three brilliant guests from Canonical Academy Adrianna, Ishani, and Mauricio, to talk about Canonical’s new learning platform built to help anyone grow their Linux and open‑source skills. We cover what Canonical Academy is, who it’s for, how the curriculum works, what makes it unique, how it supports beginners, and how learners can get started. Whether you’re a newcomer, a sysadmin, a homelabber, or just Linux‑curious, this episode is packed with insights, fun moments, and a lightning round you won’t want to miss. Support The Show Sandfly Security: https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Destination Linux Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ EFF x Destination Linux: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee – Destination Linux: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Get 20% off Canonical Academy with code: DESTINATIONLINUX2026 Timestamps 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:03:01 Community Feedback 00:09:43 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:11:21 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:12:42 Canonical Academy Interview 00:13:32 What Canonical Academy Is 00:18:40 Who Canonical Academy Is For 00:25:23 Inside the Curriculum 00:41:18 What Sets It Apart 00:46:31 Making It Less Intimidating 00:51:05 Public Beta And Other Surprises 00:54:20 How to Get Started 00:58:14 Career Paths In Linux 01:02:45 Real Environments In Exams 01:04:04 Lightning Round 01:17:36 Closing Thoughts
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  475: Open Source vs AI, PyPI Attacks & Palworld Penguins - DL475 20.07.2026 1t 11min

  Welcome to Destination Linux, Episode 475! Jill is your Pal Master today, guiding you through an episode filled with privacy insights, supply‑chain surprises, AI security shakeups, and a dash of Linux nostalgia. Ryan is here, Craig Rowland from Sandfly Security joins us, and Zeb will be back next week! We kick things off with community feedback about resurrecting old hardware with Linux Mint, then dive into how a persistent Windows device ID helped investigators identify a ransomware operator despite VPNs and IP hopping. We explore a new PyPI supply‑chain attack, discuss whether open source can keep up in the age of AI, celebrate the re‑release of GIMP 0.54, and even talk a little Palworld. Grab your favorite Pal and your Pal Spheres, this isn’t Pokémon, but you’ll want to collect every moment of this episode. Stop breaking your own servers. Go to deviantairwaves.com/sandfly to see how agentless security actually respects your uptime. And for the home lab warriors out there, you can secure your own fortress with the Sandfly Home Edition. Use the code DESTINATION50 for 50% off right now. That’s $50 for the first YEAR! That's deviantairwaves.com/sandfly. Go get your uptime back. Support the show: Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Get Some Swap: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Support EFF: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux One Time Donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:19 Community Feedback 00:08:12 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:09 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:18:05 Malware Operator Caught with Persistent Windows ID 00:34:33 PyPI Supply Chain Attack 00:37:39 Akrites Initiative Launched 00:57:07 GIMP 0.54 Released...Again! 01:04:33 Palworld is Fun 01:08:13 Closing ThoughtsSpecial Guest: Craig Rowland.
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  474: You Don't Own That! Sony's Digital Trap, SteamOS 3.8 Goes Mainstream & Linux is Punk Rock | Destination Linux 474 13.07.2026 1t 4min

  Linux is Punk Rock! This week, listener Isaac proves it. He's recording local bands at a friend's record shop using a near $0 Linux setup: a thrifted mixer, a 2008 M-Audio interface that Windows 11 abandoned, Ardour, Audacity, OBS, and Kdenlive. That's open source closing the digital divide, and it's the most punk thing we've heard all year. Then we tackle the big story everyone's talking about: Sony is going full digital-only, no more physical game discs. But the scarier headline is that Sony has already started removing movies people purchased from their libraries with no refund and no warning. Ryan breaks down what this means for digital ownership, why DRM is a trap, and why platforms like GOG and Itch.io are the real answer. Jill brings the good news: SteamOS 3.8 is now officially available for installation on standard home PCs with AMD GPUs. With 132 million monthly Steam users, this might be the biggest mainstream moment Linux gaming has ever had. The year of the Linux desktop might just be the year SteamOS goes everywhere. Zeb covers ClamAV 1.5.3 and why it still matters (and when it doesn't), KDE Plasma 6.8's long-overdue multi-monitor improvements, and why that headline claiming Windows dropped below 60% market share deserves a serious side-eye. Sponsored by Sandfly 100% agentless Linux security. No agents, no kernel panics, no excuses. Sandfly Home Edition. deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Support the show: Patreon: patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Store: shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux: eff.org/destinationlinux
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  473: EFF Interview: Jason Kelley on Privacy, Digital ID & the Fight for Online Freedom 06.07.2026 2t 13min

  Welcome to ** Destination Linux Episode 473,** where digital freedom takes flight! This week, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb are joined by Jason Kelley from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) - one of the world’s leading defenders of privacy, free expression, and digital autonomy. Jason shares the origin story of the EFF, how the organization is structured, and the biggest battles it’s fighting today, from digital ID verification laws to global censorship and data privacy threats. We explore how the EFF fights back, how listeners can get involved, and what the future of digital rights looks like if surveillance laws continue to expand. Plus, we have community feedback from a blind Linux user discussing accessibility challenges, updates from Sandfly Security, and our usual mix of open‑source news and humor. Join us for this historic conversation about the fight for privacy, freedom, and the open internet. Learn more and support the EFF: https://www.eff.org/destinationlinux Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsor: Sandfly https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Get the Resist T-Shirt by going to: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux 00:00:09 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:25 Community Feedback 00:15:33 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:17:55 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:43 What the EFF Does and How It Started 00:41:52 Jason’s EFF Origin 00:51:18 How the EFF Is Organized 01:01:31 How the EFF Fights Back 01:07:55 The Biggest Issues the EFF Is Fighting 01:18:40 Digital ID Future Fears 01:25:31 Who Is Behind the Push for ID Verification 01:36:03 Privacy and Censorship 01:44:10 The EFF's Strategy Against ID Verification Laws 01:52:04 Global Digital Rights Network 01:57:40 How Listeners Can Help 02:05:20 Lightning Round 02:10:30 Closing Thoughts
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  472: Steam Machine Revealed, Cape Private Wireless, Local AI Breakthroughs & More! 29.06.2026 1t 28min

  Destination Linux 472 is packed with Linux news, privacy talk, hardware excitement, and a special guest appearance from Mathieu of Lutris! We kick things off with community feedback about balancing cybersecurity education, family life, and work, a topic many in the Linux community relate to. Jill reveals the long‑awaited Steam Machine, complete with specs, pricing, and why Valve may have launched now. Ryan breaks down Cape Private Wireless, a new privacy‑focused carrier aiming to fix the surveillance‑heavy telco model. Mathieu joins us to discuss local AI models catching up, the hardware demands behind them, and his new e‑ink learning project, Semilla. Zeb rounds out the episode with hot news All that plus Sandfly Security, supporter shoutouts, and closing thoughts from the DL crew. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:03 Community Feedback 00:11:25 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:13:48 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:14:23 Upcoming Guest Announcement 00:16:03 Steam Machine Reveal 00:44:27 Cape Private Wireless 00:58:11 Local AI Catching Up 01:07:02 E-Ink Learning Project 01:22:00 Linux Kernel Gets Rid of strncpy Support Links Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux DL Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Steam Machine Phoronix: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Machine-1049 Steam Machine Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine dbrand Companion Cube Case: https://dbrand.com/shop/limited-edition/companion-cube Cape Private Wireless Cape: https://www.cape.co/ Local AI / GLM 5.2 TechStackUps GLM 5.2 vs Opus: https://techstackups.com/comparisons/glm-5.2-vs-opus/ Linux Kernel / strncpy Removal XDA Developers: https://www.xda-developers.com/after-6-years-and-over-360-commits-linux-72-finally-removes-a-persistent-source-of-bugs/
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  471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns 22.06.2026 1t 16min

  Heroes never die... and neither does open source! Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 471. This week, Jill takes the lead, with Ryan and Zeb locking in their roles to help move the payload. First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to dive deep into Linux in the automotive space. How does a car's kernel differ from your laptop, and how does open source handle strict real-time safety regulations? Next, a Grandmaster-level milestone: DistroWatch just turned 25! We look back at the history of distro-hopping, the days of ordering physical Linux CDs in the mail, and how the ecosystem has evolved into modern immutable architectures. Then, Zeb calls out an enemy Ultimate in the news. The Arch User Repository (AUR) has faced consecutive malware attacks, and we break down what you need to know to stay safe. Plus, we highlight the brand-new features of the Linux 7.1 kernel release! 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:00 Community Feedback 00:12:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:25 Meet Jeff From Red Hat 00:24:53 Automotive Linux Explained 00:32:26 Real-Time Kernel Basics 00:39:27 Future of Car Safety 00:42:02 Privacy, Clouds, and Control 00:46:23 DistroWatch Turns 25 00:54:30 Linux 7.1 Released 01:01:29 Arch AUR Malware Attack 01:14:44 Closing Thoughts Show Links DistroWatch 25th Anniversary News: DistroWatch Weekly Issue 1175 Linux 7.1 Features: Phoronix Kernel Overview & In-Depth Kernel Review Arch AUR Security News:Phoronix - Arch Linux AUR Malware Support The Show Sponsor: Get 50% off Sandfly Security Home Edition using code DESTINATION50 at deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Patreon: Support us directly on Patreon One-Time Donations: Buy Me A Coffee Merch Store: Grab a desk mat or t-shirt at shop.deviantairwaves.com
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  470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux! 15.06.2026 1t 25min

  In Destination Linux 470, the crew charges into another epic adventure across the open‑source universe! Jill brings fantastic news as Proton Drive officially begins work on a native Linux client, complete with a brand‑new unified engine and huge performance gains. She also covers major improvements coming to Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs thanks to Linux kernel 7.1 and Mesa optimizations. Ryan unleashes a full‑power rant as Apple integrates Google’s Gemini AI directly into iOS and Siri, raising serious questions about privacy, data routing, and Apple’s long‑held “trust us” philosophy. Zeb dives into the business battlefield with: Google paying SpaceX $920M per month for compute access S&P 500 rejecting SpaceX’s fast‑track entry Ladybird shutting down public pull requests due to AI‑generated code concerns Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security sponsorship, and updates from the DL community. Support Links: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux (patreon.com in Bing) https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux (buymeacoffee.com in Bing) Timestamps: 00:00:06 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:03:46 Community Feedback 00:14:28 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:19:29 Ryan's Surgery Update 00:23:00 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:24:55 Native Linux Client for Proton Drive 00:36:06 Intel Arc Updates 00:43:49 Apple Integrating Google Gemini to Siri 01:06:03 Google Rents Compute from SpaceX 01:11:08 S&P 500 Denies Fast Entry for SpaceX 01:17:27 Ladybird Closes Public Contributions 01:23:24 Closing Thoughts References: Proton Drive & Intel Arc https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/proton-drive-linux-client https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-b580-linux-71 Apple + Google Gemini https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/08/apple-reveals-new-ai-architecture/ Ladybird Development Change https://ladybird.org/posts/changing-how-we-develop-ladybird/ Google Paying SpaceX for Compute https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/google-will-pay-spacex-920m-per-month-for-compute/ S&P 500 Rejects SpaceX Fast Entry https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/sp-500-blocks-fast-spacex-entry-wont-waive-rule-for-unprofitable-ai-firms/
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  469: Miasma in the Machine: Red Hat’s NPM Breach & GitHub's Shocking AI Bill : Episode 469 08.06.2026 55min

  In Episode 469 of Destination Linux, hosts Jill and Zeb are joined by guest co-host Craig from Sandfly Security to unpack a massive week of Linux, hardware, and cybersecurity news while Ryan recovers from surgery. The hardware segment kicks off with a look at Computex 2026, where AMD delighted budget-conscious builders by extending AM5 socket support through 2029 and launching two affordable new X3D processors. Meanwhile, Nvidia shook up the landscape by unveiling the RTX Spark Superchip—a power-efficient Arm CPU/GPU hybrid aimed at turning desktops into agentic AI environments, with Linux kernel compliance already on the horizon. In security and development news, the panel dives into a sophisticated supply chain attack that backdoored dozens of popular packages under Red Hat's official NPM channel using a credential-stealing worm named Miasma. Craig shares vital strategies for handling software supply chain risks, advising developers to age their packages and stick to building inside containers or remote hosts. The team also discusses the community backlash surrounding GitHub Copilot’s shift to a usage-based "AI Credit" system, which has reportedly caused estimated costs to skyrocket by up to 1000% for some users. Finally, the show wraps up with updates on the upcoming Linux 7.1 stable kernel release, a warm welcome to the EFF's powerhouse new Executive Director, Nicole Ozer, and a celebration of Phoronix's 22nd anniversary. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:45 Community Feedback 00:03:18 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:05:17 Computex Hardware Announcements 00:16:32 NPM Supply Chain Attack on Red Hat 00:26:22 GitHub AI Pricing Shock 00:33:57 Wave of AI-assisted Linux Privilege Escalation Exploits 00:38:47 Linux 7.1-rc6 Released 00:42:40 EFF Gets New Leadership 00:51:12 Phoronix Anniversary Celebration 00:53:26 Closing Thoughts References Show Support & Sponsors Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Destination Linux Merchandise Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Sandfly Security Agentless Linux EDR: https://deviantairwaves.com/sandfly AMD & Nvidia @ Computex 2026 Tom's Hardware - AMD Confirms AM5 Support Through 2029: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-confirms-am5-support-through-2029-zen-4-and-5-platform-will-likely-see-two-more-generations-at-least Tom's Hardware - AMD Launches Budget-Friendly Ryzen X3D CPUs: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-brings-back-ryzen-7-5800x3d-launches-ryzen-7-7700x3d-to-combat-rising-component-prices-eight-core-x3d-cpus-arrive-under-usd350-for-am4-or-am5-ddr4-or-ddr5 Tom's Hardware - Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark Superchip: https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/nvidia-unveils-rtx-spark-superchip-at-computex-2026-new-platform-promises-to-turn-windows-into-an-agentic-ai-os-with-arm-cpu-blackwell-gpu-and-128gb-unified-memory Security & AI Industry News Ars Technica - Red Hat NPM Packages Compromised via Miasma Malware: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/06/dozens-of-red-hat-packages-backdoored-through-its-offical-npm-chan Ars Technica - GitHub Copilot Users React to Usage-Based Pricing: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/ai-costs-how-much-github-copilot-users-react-to-new-usage-based-pricing-system/ Zeb’s Shell Topics Phoronix - Linux 7.1-rc6 Kernel Released: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-rc6-Released Electronic Frontier Foundation - Welcome New EFF Executive Director Nicole Ozer: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/welcome-new-eff-executive-director-nicole-ozer Phoronix - Phoronix Celebrates 22nd Birthday: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Phoronix-22-Birthday-This-Week Special Guest: Craig Rowland.
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  468: Destination Linux 468: Sailing the ARM Seas with Nvidia N1X & Lutris Gaming! (Live, Raw, Uncut) 01.06.2026 2t 51min

  Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 468! For the first time in years, we are tossing out the rulebook and recording completely live, raw, and uncut on a Saturday alongside our amazing Patron crew. Stepping on deck as a special guest host this week is Mathieu, the creator of Lutris Gaming! The Tech Horizon: Nvidia's N1X & Microsoft's ARM Future Ryan steers the ship into turbulent hardware waters. Microsoft and Nvidia are teasing a "New Era of PC," heavily rumored to be Nvidia's aggressive entrance into the consumer CPU space with the N1X, a high-performance, ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC). Packed with 20 CPU cores and a Blackwell-based graphics architecture boasting 6,144 CUDA cores, this unified memory monster could completely shift the landscape for local AI developers, PyTorch modeling, and video editors. We discuss what this unified architecture means for power-hungry x86 designs from Intel and AMD, and whether Microsoft's WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is the secret bridge to passing local GPU stacks through to developers. Jill's Treasure Hunt: The "No Man's Sky" Teal Build & LACT Jill unveils her latest hardware masterpiece: a gorgeous, Mini-ITX computer build decked out in a vibrant teal theme dedicated to No Man's Sky (complete with Tux and Steam logos!). She breaks down the financial savvy of buying duplicate parts in 2025 before the massive 2026 hardware price spikes, demonstrating how she saved nearly 50% on components like DDR4 RAM and NVMe SSDs. More importantly, Jill walks us through how she solved a massive headache plaguing Linux gamers running Unreal Engine 4 and 5 titles on AMD Radeon GPUs: aggressive overheating and sudden shutdowns. The savior? LACT (Linux GPU Configuration and Monitoring Tool). She details how implementing custom fan curves using this open-source application completely tamed her RX 6600, keeping things whisper-quiet and cool. Open Source Contributor Drama & Legal Wins Mathieu highlights a creeping, dystopian trend in open-source development: projects like the Dillo browser asking contributors to record webcam videos of themselves coding to provide "proof of humanity" against AI slop contributions. We dive into why these Captcha-like hurdles ultimately hurt real human developers more than they deter automated agents. Mathieu also addresses the shocking, corporate-style layoffs at the Wikimedia Foundation, where MediaWiki lead developer Brooke Vibber and the entire Community Tech team, largely composed of union organizers,were suddenly let go, prompting potential strikes from Wikipedia editors. On a brighter note, Zeb delivers a massive victory for digital privacy: both California and Colorado have officially revised their Digital Age Verification laws to completely exempt open-source operating systems, ensuring Linux distributions won't face impossible legal compliance hurdles and we hear from our Patrons! Support the Show & Network: Destination Linux Patreon: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Deviant AirWaves Shop: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Sandfly Security Sponsor: deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Jill's Topic - GPU Tuning & Retro Pink Build: LACT Source GitHub: https://github.com/ilya-zlobintsev/LACT LACT on Flathub: https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.ilya_zlobintsev.LACT Jill's Classic Pink Podcasting Rig (EP 344): https://youtu.be/h1XTs1ed3MY?si=tqWIx7x4Y0vSdgCt Nvidia N1X & Microsoft Rumors: Windows Central "New Era of PC" Analysis: https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/a-new-era-of-pc-microsoft-and-nvidia-tease-major-announcement-experts-predict-to-be-the-fabled-n1x-chip Dell Computex XPS Leak via VideoCardz: https://videocardz.com/newz/dell-confirms-xps-laptop-with-nvidia-n1x-at-computex Mathieu's Open Source Updates: Dillo Browser Human Proof Lab: https://dillo-browser.org/lab/human-proof/ Wikimedia Mailing List Firing Announcement: https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/thread/TRCM57VX5TNE5JACRSIN3XFVDBUWTOVM/ Medium Article on Wikipedia's Corporate Turn: https://medium.com/@jakeorlowitz/wikipedia-is-doing-the-capitalist-thing-56a393232943 Zeb's News Flash: Phoronix Linux 7.1-rc5 Release Overview: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-rc5-Released TechSpot Streaming Tax Report: https://www.techspot.com/news/112504-canada-imposing-15-tax-global-streaming-services-support.html It's FOSS Age Verification Exemptions: https://itsfoss.com/news/age-verification-open-source-exemptions/ How-To Geek GNOME Prism Feature: https://www.howtogeek.com/this-super-minimalist-gnome-theme-is-changing-how-i-use-linux/ GNOME Prism GitHub Repository: https://github.com/zachfeldman/gnome-prism
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  467: Destination Linux 467: KDE’s Massive Windfall, Red Hat Summit Recap, & AI Choking the Power Grid 25.05.2026 1t 21min

  This week, Jill captains the ship with her faithful copilots Ryan and Zeb, alongside special guest host Máirín “Mo” Duffy, an AI and design expert direct from Red Hat! We kick things off with community feedback exploring the challenges and workflows of implementing open-source software in the non-profit and NGO sector. Then, we dive into a major funding announcement as the German Sovereign Tech Fund invests over 1 million Euros into KDE to level up its structural reliability, security, and digital sovereignty. Next, with Mo in the house, we get the exclusive inside scoop and recap from the Red Hat Summit, highlighting RHEL developments, Fedora Hummingbird, Podman Desktop sandboxes, OpenKaiden, and how NASA is using OpenShift Virtualization for deep space mission operations. Finally, we wrap up by tackling the chilling reality of how data centers and massive AI interconnect requests are placing an unprecedented strain on the US power grid and drinking water infrastructures. Special Announcement On Saturday, May 30th at 1:30 PM Eastern, we are recording live! Anyone in our audience can watch the stream via the live links pinned in our Discord or Matrix chats. Stick around for the exclusive Patron Segment at the end of the recording for our Sudoer, Root, and Linux Kernel tier members to jump on mic, ask questions, and share projects. Root and Linux Kernel members can also hang out afterward for the official post-recording Patron Hangout! *Timestamps: * 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:33 Patron Event Announcement 00:03:44 Community Feedback 00:16:07 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:18:11 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:22:58 KDE Funding Boost 00:28:17 Red Hat Summit Recap 00:55:50 Linux Kernel AI Report Chaos 01:01:00 AI Power and Water Concerns 01:18:38 Closing Thoughts *Links Mentioned In the Show: * Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/destinationlinux The Destination Linux Store: https://shop.deviantairwaves.com/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Contact & PO Box Info: https://deviantairwaves.com/contact/ KDE Sovereign Tech Fund Announcement: https://9to5linux.com/kde-receives-over-e1m-from-sovereign-tech-fund-for-software-development RHEL Spotlight Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mABwS4AHqWI Red Hat Desktop Products: https://www.redhat.com/en/products/desktop OpenKaiden AI Project: https://openkaiden.ai/ NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory & Red Hat: https://www.youtube.com/live/6K8eqQ4ymvk?si=-B_6k6l6N-9-wv4C&t=1216 NASA OpenShift Press Release: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/press-releases/nasa-jet-propulsion-laboratory-advances-deep-space-mission-operations-red-hat-openshift-virtualization Red Hat TV: https://tv.redhat.com Linux Kernel Bug Guideline Changes: https://linuxiac.com/linus-torvalds-merges-new-linux-kernel-security-bug-guidelines/ AI Power Grid Strain Report: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/08/the-biggest-u-s-power-grid-is-under-strain-from-ai-and-no-one-is-happy/ Data Center Water Usage Investigation: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/data-center-used-30-million-gallons-of-water-without-initially-paying/
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  466: From Server Purgatory to Paradise & The 30th Birthday of Tux! 18.05.2026 1t 3min

  Welcome to Episode 466 of Destination Linux! After a week away dealing with the literal "ghosts in the machines," Ryan returns to join Jill and Zeb, proving you can't keep a good host down. We kick off the show with an important community feedback segment addressing a "Puzzled Parent" who wants to keep their kids safe online using open-source tools. The team breaks down excellent FOSS solutions for the Linux desktop, router-level blocking (like Pi-hole and NextDNS), and open-source mobile tools for /e/OS like NetGuard and TimeLimit. Next, Ryan takes us on his personal journey from Server Purgatory to Paradise. He walks through setting up a low-power, budget-friendly HP Prodesk mini-server from eBay, detailing his troubleshooting nightmare with an unbaked Ubuntu install, his redemption using Fedora, and how he deployed a modern stack using Podman, Cockpit, Tailscale, and Filebrowser. In hardware news, Jill delivers some bittersweet "end of an era" updates as the classic AMD K5 processor family and the Intel 486 are officially deprecated and removed from the upcoming Linux Kernel. We discuss why 30-year-old museum-grade hardware is being phased out due to maintenance burdens and share the best retro-distributions to keep your vintage rigs alive. Finally, Zeb brings us up to speed on the "Dirty Frag" local privilege escalation vulnerability and how the latest Linux kernel stable releases fully mitigate it. We wrap up the show by celebrating the 30th birthday of Tux the Penguin, sharing the hilarious origin story of how a zoo animal bite in 1993 led to Larry Ewing designing the ultimate mascot in GIMP. Show Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:03 Patron Event Announcement 00:05:33 Community Feedback 00:18:19 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:23:08 Linux Drops Support for the AMD K5 00:34:44 Building the DL Server 00:47:32 Dirty Frag Fix Released 00:54:11 Tux Turns Thirty 01:00:42 Software Pick: DisMail 01:01:42 Closing Thoughts Show Note References Patreon Support : patreon.com/destinationlinux Sandfly Security : deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Linux Kernel Deprecates AMD K5 (Phoronix) : shorturl.at/T7J7y Filebrowser Open Source File Manager : filebrowser.org/index.html Tailscale Mesh VPN : tailscale.com/ Podman Container Engine : podman.io/ Cockpit Project Server Management : cockpit-project.org/running Linux Kernel 7.0.6 & Dirty Frag Mitigation (Phoronix) : phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0.6-Released Tux the Penguin Mascot Turns 30 (XDA) : phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0.6-Released Destination Linux Official Store : shop.deviantairwaves.com/
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  465: The RAMpocalypse & He Who Shall Not Be Named! 11.05.2026 48min

  Welcome to Episode 465 of Destination Linux! This week, the dynamic duo of Jill and Zeb handle the shell while our third co-host (the one with the 'R' name) enjoys a work trip to the West coast. We kick things off with a major community update: Destination Linux is moving to a monthly Saturday recording schedule to better include our global audience! We detail upcoming Patron Segments and Hangouts, plus a new initiative where our supporters get to vote on which Open Source projects we donate to. In the news, we celebrate a massive win for Linux gaming: HDMI 2.1 support is officially landing in the amdgpu driver thanks to a collaboration between AMD and Valve. We discuss what this means for 4K/120Hz gaming on your living room TV and why it was blocked for so long. Zeb brings the "Shell" topics, covering Rocket League’s move to Easy Anti-Cheat (and why they chose to keep Linux supported when others didn't), the latest Steam Market Share numbers, and the "RAMpocalypse"—the component shortage currently acting as a speed bump for Valve's hardware ambitions. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:13 Exciting Events for Patrons 00:08:05 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:10:36 HDMI 2.1 Support for AMD GPUs 00:22:49 Rocket League Anti-Cheat 00:28:21 Steam Linux Market Share Update 00:31:10 The RAMpocalypse and Linux Gaming 00:45:38 Closing Thoughts Show Note References Patreon Support : patreon.com/destinationlinux Sandfly Security : deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Steam Machine HDMI 2.1 News (XDA) : xda-developers.com/steam-machine-will-likely-get-full-hdmi-2-1-support-after-all/ HDMI 2.1 Support on Linux (TweakTown) : tweaktown.com/news/111415/hdmi-2-1-support-coming-to-linux-and-valves-steam-machine-courtesy-of-amd/index.html Rocket League Anti-Cheat Update (GamingOnLinux) : gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/rocket-league-adds-easy-anti-cheat-with-steam-deck-linux-still-supported/ Steam Linux Market Share April 2026 (Phoronix) : phoronix.com/news/Steam-April-2026-Survey The RAMpocalypse & SteamOS (Ars Technica) : arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/05/the-rampocalypse-has-bought-microsoft-valuable-time-in-the-fight-against-steamos/ Destination Linux Official Store : shop.deviantairwaves.com/
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  464: AI Security: Tool or Threat? Plus Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" 04.05.2026 1t 6min

  Destination Linux Episode 464 welcomes special guest host Craig Rowland, founder of Sandfly Security, to join the crew for an exploration of the rapidly evolving intersection of Artificial Intelligence and digital defense. Head to www.deviantairwaves.com/sandfly Licensing & The FSF: The show kicks off with a look at the community's reaction to OnlyOffice and its recent attempt to add "logo retention" requirements to its AGPLv3 license, a move the Free Software Foundation (FSF) officially declared a forbidden "further restriction". Discussion also touches on the potential for a GPLv4 to combat mandatory ID verification and the importance of decentralized tools like GNU Jami. The AI Security Deep Dive: Craig Rowland provides expert insight into how LLMs are revolutionizing code auditing. While some remain skeptical, the episode highlights how these systems relentlessly pursue vulnerabilities at a scale human auditors cannot match, as evidenced by the CopyFail exploit discovery. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon": A comprehensive overview of Canonical's latest Long Term Support release. Key features discussed include GNOME 50, the transition to a Wayland-only environment, Linux Kernel 7.0, and the groundbreaking addition of out-of-the-box NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm support. News Roundup: The team call the hot Linux news, including Linux kernel approaching 40 million lines of code, and Local LLMs in Development: A look at how kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman is utilizing a local LLM ("gkh_clanker_t1000") to assist with bug fixes in the mainline kernel. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:04 Community Feedback 00:14:16 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:16:25 Shout Out to Our Supporters 00:18:04 Security Scoop with Craig: Auditing Code with LLMs 00:33:18 CopyFail Exploit Found With LLM Assistance 00:41:24 iOS Ghost Notification Patch 00:46:33 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Released 00:57:57 News Roundup: The Linux Kernel is Getting Huge 01:00:03 gkh_clanker_t1000 01:03:17 Closing ThoughtsSpecial Guest: Craig Rowland.