Linux OTC

Bill, Leo, Majid, Eric

Linux “Off The Cuff”

  1. 21 MAR

    68 – Streaming Drivers

    We’re all over the place on this episode. We start off with the abysmal state of media streaming. Majid and Eric get into a conversation about watches. We get into it about our experiences with Amazon as well as other online commerce offerings. Bill talks a bit about the sad state of affairs within his industry. Eric talks about a recent challenge trying to find a tech solution to a friend’s photography storage problem. All this, and way more!

    55 min

  2. 8 MAR

    67 – “Needs No Introduction”

    Yes friends, that time is finally here; episode “67.” Much of the conversation is about the relevance of older technology in a time when up-to-date RAM and other parts are expensive, and scarce. We get into a conversation about compiling software that is not available in your repos verses using a containerized solution like Distrobox. We get into encryption and how to get the benefits of encryption on any cloud storage solution. Quantum computing is also covered a bit. All this and way more!

    1 h 6 min

  3. 21 FEB

    66 – The Mountain Of Source

    Server rebuilds, Memory shortages, Energy prices, Compiling software, and the AUR. all that and way more!

    1 h 5 min

  4. 25 ENE

    65 – “Wine-ers Of The World Unite!”

    Bill and Eric wax philosophical about technology and it’s users. They get into Ad blocking, anti-virus, and the like. The nature of “free” software comes up. Gaming on Linux, Wine, virtualization, etc. They get into the concept of a software repository, and the associated package manager. The layers of effort that goes into every distribution. All of this and more!

    59 min

  5. 11 ENE

    The Eric Strikes Back

    Eric makes his triumphant return where we start off talking about some recent pc builds Bill had been working on during his time off. We get into some of the vagaries of hardware issues and what we’ve done in the past to deal with them. Majid talks about recent laptop purchases. Eric gets into some issues he experienced while using multiple versions of Handbrake. These topics and more!

    1 h 17 min

  6. 13/12/2025

    Audio Antics and Arch Adventures: The 67 Chronicles

    In this lively episode of Linux OTC, we kick off with some unexpected technical hiccups when Majid’s audio takes a turn for the bizarre, sparking a spirited debate about the causes. As we navigate through the audio chaos, the conversation shifts to the fascinating evolution of smartphones, exploring how they’ve transformed our daily lives. Later, we dive into the intricacies of Arch Linux and debate the merits and pitfalls of using the AUR (Arch User Repository). Battery life also makes a brief appearance as we share tips and experiences to help listeners maximize their device’s endurance. Amidst the tech talk, one amusing cultural meme—“67”—keeps making its way back into the conversation, adding a humorous twist to our discussions. Join us for a blend of tech insights, friendly banter, and plenty of laughs!

    1 h 6 min

  7. 29/11/2025

    What Could Go Wrong?

    One hardware failure after another for these guys. Bill’s video card woes, Majid’s server issues. We even had a complete SATA controller failure on one of the most important machines. We get through it. We get into distro hopping, as well as a little conversation about Cosmic, verses Gnome.

    1 h 5 min

  8. 21/11/2025

    Discord Woes

    Bill’s video card problems, we get into the new Steam hardware a bit, a little bit on Docker. Way more!

    1 h
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Linux “Off The Cuff”

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Bill, Leo, Majid, Eric
  • Años en activo
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    71
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © CC-BY-SA 4.0
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Linux OTC
  • Proveedor

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