Destination Linux

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.

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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/

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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.

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*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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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 Thoughts
Special Guest: Craig Rowland.