JT Pennington

The Opinion Dominion

Two old Linux/Unix/OpenSource guys talk about the past and future of *nix, Open Source and other Tech related things.

Author

JT Pennington

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.theopiniondominion.org

Latest episode

Jan 1, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 16: Does Openness of AI Algorithms matter? 23.11.2020

JT and Jeff dig deeper into the Open discussion this time focused on AI... and then go wildly off topic. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:linuxdelta.org Links Reverse-Engineering Deep...

Episode 15: Unlicensed Listener Feedback 16.11.2020

Jeff & JT finally get to listener feedback and end up debating the merits and proper boundaries of copyright protection, intellectual property, and their value to a productive society. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matr...

Episode 14: Should Algorithms be Free and Open? 09.11.2020

JT postulates to Jeff that the algorithms that feed us data from internet sites should be open just like what we expect from every other piece of software we run. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpi...

Episode 13: One does not simply learn linux 19.10.2020

Jeff asks the question about how one "Gets Gud" at linux... and as usual... the conversation goes off in a tangent. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:linuxdelta.org Links Scratch: http...

Episode 12: AI KillBots in the Sky are not a problem, journalists are the problem. 05.10.2020

JT gives a perfect example of the pathetic state of Tech Journalism using AI Killbots from the sky. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matrix.org Links Crazy VR Motion Chair JT referenc...

Episode 11: LUGs in the Time of Corona 28.09.2020

Jeff and JT are back after some emergency home repair, to talk about LUGs in the time of Covid-19. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matrix.org Links UCLUG: http://www.uclug.org/index....

Episode 10: What's in a name? 31.08.2020

To quote Shakespeare, What's in a Name? The answer... when it comes to Linux release names... quite a lot. JT quizzes Jeff on his Release Name Knowledge, and Jeff fails in spectacular style. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Ma...

Episode 9: Your Distro doesn't suck 24.08.2020

Jeff and JT talk about everyone's other favorite argument... How your distro sucks. Whatever your stance, Distro discussions can be a hot issue in the Linux world. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOp...

Episode 8: Begun... the License Wars have 17.08.2020

Jeff and JT talk about everyone's favorite issue... FOSS Licensing. JT goes into detail about one concern he has for the future of Software Licensing. Surprisingly overall this was a polite and calm conversation... but we expect some spicy feedback from the community. Confucius say, 'Licensing is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.' Whatever your stance, Licensing discussions ar...

Episode 7: Much ado about Thumbnails 10.08.2020

Jeff listens to JT rant about Thumbnails in Linux Desktop Environments and gives his thoughts. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matrix.org

Episode 6: Kernel Compiling 03.08.2020

Jeff and JT talk about the first time they compiled their kernels, and Jeff reflects back on how it used to be an achievement. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matrix.org

Episode 5: Jeff isnt inspired by Linspire 27.07.2020

Jeff opens up about his love/hate relationship with Linspire. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matrix.org

Episode 4: Building Computers in ye olden days 20.07.2020

Jeff and JT talk about building computers back in the days before the internet, or at least that's what Jeff thought this episode would be about. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matr...

Episode 3: Zealotry is bad mkay 14.07.2020

Jeff and JT talk about Zealotry in the Open Source Community, also JT promises never to make an init system. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion Our Matrix channel is here: TheOpinionDominion:matrix.org

Episode 2: Audio Trials 06.07.2020

Jeff and JT talk about audio on Linux back in the day Links: Pulse Audio Diagram: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pulseaudio-diagram.svg Polypaudio renaming: http://0pointer.de/blog/projects/pulse.html Lennart's Blog Post about PulseAudio being well received: http://0pointer.de/blog/projects/foms-lca-recap.html Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast pa...

Episode 1: Retro Linux Ragchew Reflections 30.06.2020

This is a short episode as a quick reflection where Jeff an JT reflect on their Ragchew during SELF and talk about old hardware and software. Youtube Video of the RagChew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAKmVxnspR4 Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/...

Episode 0: Bootstrapping Opinions 25.06.2020

A short introduction to who we are and what our goals are for this podcast. Feedback can be sent using the fireside contact form at the bottom of the podcast page, or by emailing directly to jt [at] minddripmedia.com Our Telegram channel is here: https://t.me/TheOpinionDominion

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