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Late Night Linux is a podcast that takes a look at what’s happening with Linux and the wider tech industry. Every week, Joe, Félim, Graham and Will discuss the latest news and releases, and the broader issues and trends in the world of free and open source software. Expect drinking, swearing, strong opinions, and Félim being trolled about AI and the cloud.

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Arduino’s new ToS has some people worried, some projects are starting to move away from GitHub for technical reasons, Raspberry Pi has a new model and prices are going up because of RAM costs, great news for OpenPrinting, old text adventure games get... more

KDE Plasma is finally moving on from X11, Tuxedo Computers abandons their Arm laptop project, Mozilla completely loses the room, but there might be a glimmer of hope.

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Ubuntu get 15 years of support, Google finally releases Android source code and backs down on “sideloading”, more steps to move on from X11, IKEA launches a range of Matter IoS gear, and more.

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Canonical expands total coverage for Ubuntu LTS r... more

We are excited and enthusiastic about Valve’s new Linux hardware, and then angry and disappointed about Mozilla’s latest nonsense.

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Steam Machine, controller, VR headset incoming from Valve

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Recent Guests

Mark Shuttleworth
Founder of Ubuntu and Canonical
Canonical Ltd.
Episode: Late Night Linux – Episode 358
Alex Moore
Representative from Open Web Advocacy
Open Web Advocacy
Episode: Late Night Linux – Episode 333
Molly White
Wikipedia editor and writer known for her work on Web3 Is Going Just Great and Citation Needed newsletter
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Episode: Late Night Linux – Episode 317
Jason Evangelho
Gaming writer focusing on the intersection of PC gaming and Linux
Forbes
Episode: Late Night Linux – Episode 301

Hosts

Joe Ressington
Host and commentator known for sharing strong opinions and humorously navigating tech topics.
Félim O'Leary
Co-host who provides comedic insights and engages in lively discussions about Linux and tech news.
Graham Morrison
Co-host noted for his technical acumen and ability to balance humor with insightful commentary on tech topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Felim is the Linux old man!

    Love this podcast. Everyone is great but adding the grumpy old man makes it funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jnuneznj
    United States2 months ago
  • Felim is the GOAT

    We love Felim!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stuartwesterman
    United States3 months ago
  • A good Show even by not smart leftists

    Informative, humorous, They are unfortunately leftist dolts, not surprising for self important Europeans who are not quite as smart as they think. Anyone in the UK against brexit can’t even have the IQ of your average democrat yet somehow even these guys can install linux,a testament to how user friendly it has become. I recommend the destination linux network over these euro-clowns.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MnReview
    United States6 months ago
  • The end of episode 332 was an error? You lost a long time subscriber for it either way.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    monkeyx
    7 months ago
  • So long mates!

    Over the last few months I’ve tried ignoring the apparent need these guys have suddenly had to inject their opinions on American politics into a podcast about an open source computer kernel. That wasn’t why I began listening to this podcast and truly didn’t want it to be the reason I stopped listening, but this latest episode (#332) makes perfectly clear the recent shift into political opinion is a feature these hosts intend to continue integrating into their show…. again, about a computer kerne... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bsmith149810
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong opinions and casual banter are enjoyed, though some seek less political commentary.
The hosts' chemistry and rapport are often noted as highlights of the show.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and technical insight found in discussions.
There are mixed feelings about the podcast's focus on politics versus technical content. Some find the political discussions off-putting.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#219
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#188
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#222
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#250
France/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#34
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#99
Argentina/Technology

Talking Points

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Late Night Linux – Episode 333
Q: What remedies are being proposed by the DOJ against Google?
The DOJ has proposed about 45 remedies, including canceling agreements that push Google Search and Chrome, allowing syndication with other search engines, and more, but there are concerns about some specific remedies, including forcing the sale of Chrome and banning Google from re-entering the browser market for a period.
Late Night Linux – Episode 333
Q: What exactly is Open Web Advocacy?
Open Web Advocacy is a non-profit organization that aims to improve browser competition and allow web apps to compete fairly with native counterparts, particularly on mobile devices.
Late Night Linux – Episode 305
Q: What do you want to know about the laptop?
I talked about it on Linux After Dark, Episode 80; it feels like a decent laptop with decent build quality, but it's not super premium like an XPS.
Late Night Linux – Episode 305
Q: Can you power it with POE?
No, it's a USB-C connector on the back.
Late Night Linux – Episode 305
Q: Have you got a list of to-do lists?
Maybe, maybe I even have them distributed in a distributed list of denial across all of my machines in various stages and Nextcloud.

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This podcast provides entertaining and informative discussions centered around the latest happenings in the Linux ecosystem and the broader technology landscape. It features a blend of news and in-depth analysis of trends affecting free and open-source software, with hosts sharing personal anecdotes and strong opinions, all laced with humor and casual banter. Listeners can expect engaging conversations on topics such as software development, hardware innovations, and the challenges posed by corporate interests in the open-source community, resulting in a unique blend of technical insights and accessible commentary.

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