Destination Linux
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491: The Future of Open Source Security with Aisle CEO Ondrej Vlcek…
About this podcast
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/?utmsource=destinationlinux&utmmedium=podcast&utmcampaign=podcast&utmcontent=player-page
Episodes
The newest 50 of 497 episodes
- 491: The Future of Open Source Security with Aisle CEO Ondrej Vlcek | Destination Linux 491 · 1 h 15 minOpen source is facing a security problem unlike anything we’ve seen before. Maintainers are overwhelmed, developers are drowning in low-quality vulnerability reports, and AI is…
- 490: Stop These Bad Linux Habits + The Open Source Smartwatch We’ve Been Waiting For! · 1 h 10 minAre your Linux habits slowly breaking your system? On Destination Linux 490, Rocco joins the crew as we look at the Linux habits that can come back to haunt you, including the…
- 489: Destination Linux 489: PHP2Shell Emergency & Inside the OOSC Conference · 1 h 35 minIn Destination Linux Episode 489, Ryan and Jill deliver a tight, focused episode centered around community perspectives, major security news, and an inspiring interview with the…
- 488: Epic Games on Linux?! Lutris Mathieu Comandon Explores This Huge Gaming News, Steam Frame Review & F‑Droid 2.0 | DL488 · 1 h 9 minIn Destination Linux Episode 488, Jill hosts an action‑packed Linux adventure with Zeb and special guest host Mathieu Comandon, creator of Lutris. Mathieu brings massive Linux…
- 487: Destination Linux 487: Rocco Returns! AI Debates, Orion Browser Axed & F‑Droid 2.0 · 1 h 3 minIn Destination Linux Episode 487, Ryan hosts an episode packed with open‑source news, community stories, and the triumphant return of Rocco, bringing that classic Big Daddy Linux…
- 486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities · 1 h 48 minIn Destination Linux Episode 486, Jill hosts an extended and heartfelt conversation with Monica Ayhens‑Madon, one of the most passionate open‑source community advocates in the…
- 485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News · 1 h 8 minIn Destination Linux Episode 485, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb are joined by Craig from Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the latest Linux security trends. Craig shares insights from…
- 484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware · 1 h 21 minMáirín 'Mo' Duffy from Red Hat joins Jill, Ryan, and Zeb for a packed episode covering responsible AI, Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, Plex security warnings, accessibility…
- 483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown · 1 h 14 minIn 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…
- 482: Destination Linux 482: Rocco Returns & Red Hat’s Mike McGrath Sheds Light On Lightwell · 1 h 24 minIn 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…
- 481: Destination Linux 481: Black Hat AI Chaos, Linux Turns 35, Valve Turns 30, and Craig Rowland Returns · 1 h 17 minWelcome 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…
- 480: GrapheneOS vs Fairphone Explodes: What This Fight Means for Linux Privacy | DL480 · 1 h 13 minWelcome 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…
- 479: Destination Linux 479: Surveillance Creep, OS Identity Lock‑In, and the Future of Linux Freedom · 1 h 35 minWelcome 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…
- 478: Destination Linux 478: The Arch AUR Attack, Jellyfin Shakeup, and Cinnamon’s Wayland Future · 1 h 11 minWelcome 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…
- 477: Destination Linux 477: Printing Chaos, Privacy Battles, and Quantum‑Safe Passwords · 1 h 29 minIn 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…
- 476: Canonical Academy EXPLAINED - Linux Learning, Real Labs & Career Paths | Destination Linux 476 · 1 h 19 minWelcome 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…
- 475: Open Source vs AI, PyPI Attacks & Palworld Penguins - DL475 · 1 h 11 minWelcome 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…
- 474: You Don't Own That! Sony's Digital Trap, SteamOS 3.8 Goes Mainstream & Linux is Punk Rock | Destination Linux 474 · 1 h 4 minLinux 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…
- 473: EFF Interview: Jason Kelley on Privacy, Digital ID & the Fight for Online Freedom · 2 h 13 minWelcome 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…
- 472: Steam Machine Revealed, Cape Private Wireless, Local AI Breakthroughs & More! · 1 h 28 minDestination 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…
- 471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns · 1 h 16 minHeroes 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…
- 470: DL470 Apple + Google: The AI Alliance Nobody Asked For | Proton Drive Arrives on Linux! · 1 h 25 minIn 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…
- 469: Miasma in the Machine: Red Hat’s NPM Breach & GitHub's Shocking AI Bill : Episode 469 · 55 minIn 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…
- 468: Destination Linux 468: Sailing the ARM Seas with Nvidia N1X & Lutris Gaming! (Live, Raw, Uncut) · 2 h 51 minWelcome 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…
- 467: Destination Linux 467: KDE’s Massive Windfall, Red Hat Summit Recap, & AI Choking the Power Grid · 1 h 21 minThis 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…
- 466: From Server Purgatory to Paradise & The 30th Birthday of Tux! · 1 h 3 minWelcome 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…
- 465: The RAMpocalypse & He Who Shall Not Be Named! · 48 minWelcome 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…
- 464: AI Security: Tool or Threat? Plus Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" · 1 h 6 minDestination 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…
- 463: Resistance is NOT Futile: RESIST the Digital Lockdown: Episode 463 · 1 h 30 minWelcome to episode 463 of Destination Linux! This week, we explore the growing movement to RESIST the limitations of modern streaming services as users rediscover the reliability…
- 462: The AI Job Reaper: 80,000 Layoffs and the Open Source Hedge · 1 h 10 minIn episode 462, the Destination Linux crew breaks down one of the most significant wins for digital sovereignty in years: the French government’s official mandate to transition…
- 461: AI Security Frontiers, Steam’s 5% Surge, and the GIMP vs. Adobe Showdown · 1 h 26 minIn this episode of Destination Linux, we are joined by Red Hat design legend Máirín Duffy (Mo) to tackle some of the biggest shifts in the open-source ecosystem. We start with…
- 460: Ditching Big Tech: The Open Source Startup Survival Guide · 1 h 28 minIs it actually possible to run a professional media company using nothing but Open Source software? This week on Destination Linux, Jill, Ryan, and Zeb provide a massive update…
- 459: FCC Bans Foreign Routers! Healthcare Data Leaks & DIY Router Solutions · 1 h 21 minWelcome to Destination Linux Episode 459! This week, we are jacking into the digital frontier with a packed mission log. Joining hosts Ryan and Jill is a "High-Tier" summon…
- 458: Chasing Freedom & Agentless Security with Sandfly’s Craig Rowland · 1 h 8 minWelcome to Episode 458 of Destination Linux! This week, the crew is joined by special guest co-host Craig Rowland of Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the shifting landscape…
- 457: Escape the Mainstream: The Secret Alternatives to the Modern Internet | DL 457 · 1 h 16 minIs there a way to use the web without being the product? In Episode 457, the Destination Linux team explores the growing world of decentralized networks and alternative internet…
- 456: GrapheneOS on Motorola: A New Era for Privacy Hardware · 1 h 8 minWelcome to Episode 456 of Destination Linux! This week, Ryan and Jill are joined by guest hosts Zebedee Boss and Nate (CubicleNate) to break down a massive week for mobile…
- 455: The ID Verification Nightmare: Is Your Privacy Dead? · 59 minWelcome to episode 455 of Destination Linux! This week, Ryan and Jill are tackling one of the biggest emerging threats to your online privacy: mandatory ID verification. Ryan…
- 454: Zen Browser: The Modern Firefox We’ve Been Waiting For? Plus Security Scoop With Craig Rowland · 59 minThe "Modern Firefox" has arrived, but is it secure? In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the Zen Browser, a gorgeous, privacy-respecting fork of Firefox that’s…
- 453: Leveling Up: Lutris Creator Mathieu Comandon & Finding Zen in the Browser Wars · 1 h 19 minThis week on Destination Linux, we are joined by a true legend of the open-source world: Mathieu Comandon, the creator and lead developer of Lutris. We dive deep into how Lutris…
- 452: Can Open Source Save Us from the AI Dystopia? · 58 minCan Open Source save the world? In episode 452, the crew dives deep into the "In-Between Dystopia" of AI layoffs and whether we are headed toward a Star Trek-style post-scarcity…
- 451: The Ultimate SCaLE 23x Guide & The End of Private Encryption? · 1 h 10 minIn episode 451 of Destination Linux, we are joined by Ilan Rabinovitch and Hannah Anderson from the Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE 23x). We dive deep into what makes SCaLE…
- 450: Open Source Business Secrets & The Orion Mystery · 1 h 9 minIn this milestone Episode 450, Jill, Ryan, and guest host Zeb dive deep into the practicalities of building and running a startup entirely on Open Source software. We break down…
- 449: The Future of Open Computing: Inside RISC-V with DeepComputing CEO · 1 h 28 minIs RISC-V the hardware revolution we've been waiting for? On Destination Linux Episode 449, we sit down for an exclusive interview with DeepComputing CEO Yuning Liang. We dive…
- 448: The Return of the King: Zebedee Boss is Back! + GeForce NOW Hits Linux · 1 h 9 minThe OG is back! This week on Destination Linux, we celebrate the new year with a legendary reunion as Zeb returns to the host desk as a guest alongside Ryan and Jill. We’re…
- 447: Linux Hits 5%! 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Bold Predictions (ft. Máirín Duffy) · 1 h 28 minWhat’s Inside: The 5% Milestone: We analyze the data behind the massive surge in Linux desktop adoption and why gaming is the secret weapon. The UpTech Project: Máirín Duffy…
- 446: Ubuntu From The BIOS & The Quest for an Open Source Mac · 1 h 10 minThis week on Destination Linux, we are joined by a special guest host: Craig Rowland, the CEO of Sandfly Security! We’re diving deep into the reality of modern…
- 445: Linus Tech Tips Explodes Linux: Our Reaction & The 2025 Gift Guide · 1 h 4 minThe Ultimate Geek Gift Guide for 2025 is here! Don't buy that RAM yet—we explain the massive AI-driven price spikes. Also, testing the powerful VDO Ninja for streaming and our…
- 444: Cloudy Crashes, Linux Gaming's Victory Lap, & The Censorship Debate · 1 h 8 minMatt from Linux Out Loud guest hosts with Jill and Ryan to dive into major internet events and Linux news! We tackle Ryan's "disappointing" take according to a listerner on EU…
- 443: Will AI DESTROY the Linux Desktop? | New Steam Machine & Essential Apps! · 1 h 17 minSupport the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant =…
- 442: Is Tor Safe? The Big Security Questions w/ Sandfly CEO Craig Rowland · 1 h 22 minSupport the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant =…







