Destination Linux

478: Destination Linux 478: The Arch AUR Attack, Jellyfin Shakeup, and Cinnamon’s Wayland Future

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

477: Destination Linux 477: Printing Chaos, Privacy Battles, and Quantum‑Safe Passwords

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

476: Canonical Academy EXPLAINED - Linux Learning, Real Labs & Career Paths | Destination Linux 476

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

475: Open Source vs AI, PyPI Attacks & Palworld Penguins - DL475

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.

474: You Don't Own That! Sony's Digital Trap, SteamOS 3.8 Goes Mainstream & Linux is Punk Rock | Destination Linux 474

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