Linux Action News
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWeekly Linux news and analysis by Chris and Wes. The show every week we hope you'll go to when you want to hear an informed discussion about what’s happening.
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Linux Action News 249
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBWhy Google says we should all go rolling, Red Hat's got a new boss, Microsoft gets called out, and why it might be the year of Linux hardware.
Linux Action News 248
July 07, 2022 14:30 - 21 minutes - 17 MBThe new movement to leave GitHub, an Ubuntu bug biting 22.04 users, the hardware platform Fedora might start taking seriously, and a major desktop dev departs Red Hat.
Linux Action News 247
June 30, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBFedora gets serious about its server editions, our thoughts on Valve's increased Steam Deck production, and the surprising results of booting Linux on the Apple M2 SoC.
Linux Action News 246
June 23, 2022 13:15 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBSome highlights from Linus' recent fireside chat, Qt gets a new leader and a Linux botnet we should probably take seriously.
Linux Action News 245
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 14 MBWe get the details behind Thunderbird acquiring K-9 Mail, share the best new features of Plasma 5.25, check-in on Ubuntu's RISC-V development status, and discuss Photoshop coming to Linux via the web.
Linux Action News 244
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBSUSE Enterprise is already switching to the new NVIDIA open kernel driver, a Matrix-powered Walkie-Talkie, and the details on Apple's Rosetta for Linux.
Linux Action News 243
June 02, 2022 16:45 - 17 minutes - 14 MBOur thoughts on NixOS' new GUI installer, winning hearts and minds one firmware update at a time, the performance bug that hit Linux 5.18, and preparation begins for the open-source NVIDIA driver.
Linux Action News 242
May 26, 2022 12:30 - 16 minutes - 13 MBThe controversial Intel code now shipping in Linux, why F-Droid is getting more attractive for developers, and the rumor that could change the industry.
Linux Action News 241
May 19, 2022 18:30 - 21 minutes - 17 MBWhy Google's new open-source security effort might fall a bit short, the Arch snag this week, a big win for Right to Repair, and why you might soon have a new favorite filesystem.
Linux Action News 240
May 11, 2022 19:45 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBNVIDIA has announced its plans for an open-source GPU driver. Christian Schaller, the Director for Desktop, Graphics, Infotainment and more at Red Hat, gives us the inside scoop on this historic announcement. Special Guest: Christian F.K. Schaller.
Linux Action News 239
May 06, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBNew firmware superpowers are coming to a future Linux kernel, why Google is working on encrypted hibernation support, and a sneak peek at SteamOS 3.
Linux Action News 238
April 28, 2022 15:15 - 20 minutes - 14 MBPop_OS! 22.04 has a surprise you might not have noticed, we get the details on Ubuntu’s new Real-Time kernel, and the clever idea from the Framework laptop team.
Linux Action News 237
April 21, 2022 12:30 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBOur take on why Fedora's Legacy BIOS plans have stirred up such a strong debate, how NVIDIA's Linux strategy seems to be changing, and a surprising kernel patch from Sony.
Linux Action News 236
April 14, 2022 12:30 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSUSE has a skunkworks distro in development, the transition Debian is struggling with, and some long-awaited improvements to Raspberry Pi OS.
Linux Action News 235
April 07, 2022 16:30 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBDocker surprises everyone, new Fedora tools in the works, and an old debate with a fresh take.
Linux Action News 234
March 31, 2022 12:30 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBA new rolling remix of Ubuntu is grabbing attention, AMD has big Linux plans, and why Linux 5.18 looks like another barn burner release.
Linux Action News 233
March 24, 2022 00:30 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBA significant follow-up to one of the biggest Linux stories, the Pandora's box the MIT Technology Review claims open-source devs just opened, and Linux on the M1 finally ships.
Linux Action News 232
March 17, 2022 18:45 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSteam comes to ChromeOS, our thoughts on Arch turning 20, and our first look at GNOME 42.
Linux Action News 231
March 10, 2022 15:45 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBWhy Dirty Pipe is a dirty dog, the explosive adoption of Linux at AMD, and an important update on elementary OS.
Linux Action News 230
March 03, 2022 15:30 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWhy it might be time to lower your RISC-V expectations, Intel's moves to close up CPU firmware, and a quick state of the Deck.
Linux Action News 229
February 24, 2022 15:30 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Linux secret behind the new TrueNAS release, Intel acquires a major Kernel contributor and our thoughts on Podman 4.0. Plus why the Simula One VR Linux computer could be worth a serious look.
Linux Action News 228
February 17, 2022 15:15 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBCanonical has a big week, why bcachefs looks like it's taking another step forward, and ChromeOS Flex for PCs is released.
Linux Action News 227
February 10, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBA last-minute kernel patch for the Steam Deck, why Intel is supporting RISC-V development, and we go hands-on with Plasma 5.24.
Linux Action News 226
February 03, 2022 17:30 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBSystem76 reveals a new tool to make Pop's desktop faster than the rest, and we break down that recent Btrfs defrag infinite loop bug. Plus, a batch of essential project updates.
Linux Action News 225
January 27, 2022 16:45 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThe big disruption that looks like a bust, a security issue you need to pay attention to, and some great news for the Steam Deck.
Linux Action News 224
January 20, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe explain SUSE Liberty Linux and contemplate why the community seems to be selecting distributions with newer kernels.
Linux Action News 223
January 13, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBFedora and Red Hat users are getting a web-based installer, and a new legal situation for Bitcoin smells like retro SCO FUD.
Linux Action News 222
January 06, 2022 16:30 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBGnuPG has some great news, Libadwaita 1.0 has arrived and we share our thoughts, plus a big batch of updates from the Matrix project.
Linux Action News 221
December 27, 2021 09:30 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWe kick off our annual predictions episode with what we got right and wrong this year and then attempt to predict what will happen in 2022.
Linux Action News 220
December 20, 2021 03:15 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThe nasty Log4Shell vulnerability isn't solved yet, this week saw a new round of attacks and patches. Plus how the work to port Linux to the Apple M1 resulted in fixing a bug that impacted all Linux distros.
Linux Action News 219
December 13, 2021 03:30 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Log4Shell vulnerability is making waves this week; we'll explain why and break down how it works. Plus, some good news for the Desktop and systemd-homed gets one step closer.
Linux Action News 218
December 06, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIndustry-changing open-source project releases, and why the new CentOS Stream 9 might be more noteworthy than you realize. Special Guest: Carl George.
Linux Action News 217
November 29, 2021 02:30 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBFedora's massive endorsement this week that went unnoticed, why RISC-V mobile devices might be getting near, and the significant change coming to a critical open-source tool.
Linux Action News 216
November 22, 2021 03:30 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBJust how severe is this DNS cache poisoning attack revealed this week? We'll break it down and explain why Linux is affected. Plus, the feature now removed from APT, more performance patches in the Kernel, and a big batch of project updates.
Linux Action News 215
November 15, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBA desktop from Linux past has a surprising update this week, AlmaLinux pulls ahead of the pack, and Canonical ships software for the Apple M1. Plus, the new tech in SteamOS 3 that might make it a great desktop OS.
Linux Action News 214
November 08, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSignificant changes at GitHub, Ubuntu starts work on a new desktop tool, why WirePlumber is a big deal, and we bust some Red Hat FUD.
Linux Action News 213
November 01, 2021 01:15 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBNew Raspberry Pi hardware has a few surprises, the most impressive things in Linux 5.15, and our reaction to classic functionality under consideration for removal from Fedora.
Linux Action News 212
October 27, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MBMajor performance milestones are being hit with new code inbound for Linux, Plasma and GNOME desktops are set to run Wayland on NVIDIA's binary driver, and why the SFC's new GPL fight could have implications for you.
Linux Action News 211
October 18, 2021 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe cover what's special about Plasma's 25th-anniversary edition, chat with CloudLinux's CEO, and detail why Apple supporting Blender is good for all of us. Plus, why we're worried Ubuntu is losing its charm for developers.
Linux Action News 210
October 11, 2021 01:30 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBApple M1 Linux development reaches a key milestone and boots a usable desktop; Ubuntu reveals a new product, and the secret SUSE project that leaked this week. Plus, the essential RISC-V code landing in the Linux kernel.
Linux Action News 209
October 04, 2021 02:30 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWhy Linus believes keeping Linux fun is critical, the massive investment Fedora is about to make in video, and why we suspect Cloudflare's R2 service will make Amazon squirm. Plus a low key update to the Raspberry Pi 4, and the changes in the new Docker Compose 2.0.
Linux Action News 208
September 27, 2021 01:45 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBCanonical gives Linux admins a lucky break, the details on Android's slow shift to an upstream Kernel, a breakthrough for Linux gaming, and our take on GNOME 41. Plus how AlmaLinux just rounded out their offering.
Linux Action News 207
September 20, 2021 01:15 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDesktop Linux graphics are about to get a significant investment, Mozilla and Canonical work together on a Firefox Snap, and some key new insights into the Linux port to Apple’s M1.
Linux Action News 206
September 13, 2021 05:15 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBLinus Torvalds attempts to get kernel developers to clean up their code, the performance regression that almost shipped, and the major production struggle Red Hat acknowledged this week. Plus, we try out Microsoft’s Linux distro, and some thoughts on our editorial style.
Linux Action News 205
September 06, 2021 01:30 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSUSE's new era kicks off this week, CentOS users get some relief, and how Docker managed to piss off their users. Plus RISC-V gets a surprising benefactor, and the kernel feature we never thought would get merged that was just approved by Linus.
Linux Action News 204
August 30, 2021 01:45 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhy the Linux kernel received so much mainstream attention this week, some of our favorite open-source projects get great updates, and why we're concerned about Linux Foundation members transferring innovation from Linux to closed source software at an industrial scale.
Linux Action News 203
August 23, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWhat’s coming next for the Linux desktop, and some exclusive news from System76. Plus, we try out Element’s new voice messages and share our thoughts.
Linux Action News 202
August 16, 2021 03:15 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat's new in Debian 11, and an example of the Linux Foundation funneling free software to their corporate friends. Plus, why Western Digital might be to thank for your next ultimate Linux workstation.
Linux Action News 201
August 09, 2021 04:30 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSince the announcement of the Steam Deck, things around Linux have started changing, including some big items this week. Plus how PipeWire will improve day-to-day desktop life, Google's push for more kernel investments, and a lot more.
Linux Action News 200
August 02, 2021 01:30 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBMicrosoft's next kernel patch fixes a long-standing Linux issue, we'll share the details. Plus ChromeOS's next power user feature you haven't heard of, and Valve's broader plans that came into focus this week.