LINUX Unplugged

We chat with the founder of Home Assistant and then fire up Brent's Linux-powered rig. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn'...

We're live from LinuxFest Northwest 2025. We're joined by guests from the audience, try our hand at Linux trivia and share our experiences from the best fest in the West. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a...

Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 25.04 are here—We break down what's new, what stands out, and what we love most about each release. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and...

Apple's software is going rotten, while Linux sneaks up as the better Mac. Linus grumbles through Git's 20th birthday, and we spot a hardware window Linux better not slam shut. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management...

We attempt to get one of the great gaming classics running on Linux, and dig into some of the technical issues still holding back Linux. Plus: Chris has a new handheld. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a de...

Linux 6.14 lands with big improvements for gaming, laptops, and filesystems—but why is a Windows feature sneaking into our kernel? Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with...

Canonical's VP of Engineering for Ubuntu reveals why they're swapping coreutils for Rust-built tools. Then we break down the GNOME 48 release, and why this one is special. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a...

We have stories to share, guests joining us, insights from our week at Planet Nix, and Brent's big bombshell. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensur...

We are digging into a superpower inside your Linux Kernel. How eBPF works, and how anyone can take advantage of it. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they...

We're pre-gaming two of the biggest Linux events of the year. Engineers, organizers, and surprise guests are dropping by to give us the scoop before it all begins. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device...

There have been major Rust developments in the Linux Kernel; we discuss what's new and how it will impact the future. Plus, we're joined by a special guest. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust s...

Our FreeBSD Challenge comes to a close, and chances are one of us will be paying the Windows tax. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a...

It's week one of our FreeBSD challenge, and for one of us, that penalty Windows install looks uncomfortably close! Plus, Zach Mitchell joins us to update us on Planet Nix. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a...

We celebrate 600 episodes, announce a new show feature, and officially launch the FreeBSD challenge. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if...

On the eve of episode 600, we introduce our next challenge and explore the new wave of Linux phones. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if...

With more criticisms of NixOS than ever—do they have a point? We'll dig into the tough critiques and give our perspective. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, a...

We're taking on some of the toughest critiques of the Linux desktop, then taking a look at CachyOS and what makes it feel like a million bucks. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for c...

We make our big Linux predictions for 2025, but first, we score how we did for 2024. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't...

We tested out the OpenWRT One and tried it in a unique use case. Then, Wes goes back to 1999 to solve a problem. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they en...

It's the fifth annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, and desktops of 2024. Join us for the final Tuxies, and the second annual Boosties! Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management i...

A special guest joins us for the news, then we dive headfirst into our RT Linux kernel adventures—where speed seduced, but stability ghosted us. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for...

USB thumb drives are old and busted. No hard drive? No problem. Need a quick system rescue or work in another distro for the day? Easy. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies...

The KDE and GNOME projects are working on official Linux distributions, but do we need more distros? We dig into their special sauce. Plus: Wes' top DNS server pick, and it's not one we've heard before. Sponsored By: Black Friday Member Sale : 30% Off for the lifetime of your Membership! Code: blackfriday Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by def...

Two years ago, we took a small step toward digital privacy. Today, we're rethinking everything about our online lives, and we'll give you the tools to do the same. Sponsored By: Black Friday Member Sale : 30% Off for the lifetime of your Membership! Code: blackfriday Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices...

The Linux 6.12 kernel isn't just another update — it's a game-changer that deserves our full attention, from performance improvements to fascinating new features. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by defau...