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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

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

473: EFF Interview: Jason Kelley on Privacy, Digital ID & the Fight for Online Freedom

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

472: Steam Machine Revealed, Cape Private Wireless, Local AI Breakthroughs & More!

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/

471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns

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

470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux!

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/