Linux OTC

Bill, Leo, Majid, Eric

Linux “Off The Cuff”

  1. 1 jam lalu

    73 – Nerds²

    Join hosts Bill, Charlie, Jim, and Majid in episode 73 of Linux OTC to explore open-source operating systems. The chat kicks off by comparing Debian’s origins with early Ubuntu. Jim shares his deep dive into the BSD ecosystem, detailing his switch to using GhostBSD. He highlights hardware compatibility on older machines, but opens up about a major storage dilemma caused by a ZFS snapshot filling his 60GB SSD during an update. The crew also explores philosophical divides between Linux and BSD. They discuss the implications of permissive BSD licensing versus the GPL, debating how corporate influence impacts the Linux desktop. The discussion flows into file systems, weighing ZFS against UFS for users with limited storage. Finally, they swap stories about upgrading old hardware and announce the community’s migration to a Matrix room.

    51 minit

  2. 21 Mei

    72 – We Finally Got It Right!

    Welcome to Episode 72 of the Linux OTC podcast, where hosts Bill, Charlie, Eric, and Majid dive straight into the technical hurdles of content creation, specifically critiquing Discord’s feature creep and reliability issues. The conversation quickly expands into a broader philosophical discussion on the societal impact of modern social media. The hosts express deep concerns about how algorithms heavily reinforce confirmation bias, debate the effectiveness of age restrictions like COPPA, and emphasize the critical role of parental responsibility in navigating digital spaces for younger users. In the second half, the crew shifts focus to the Linux ecosystem and the ongoing challenge of “de-Googling” their lives. They explore the merits and difficulties of self-hosting, highlighting tools like Nextcloud and praising Immich as a powerful, self-hosted alternative to Google Photos. The episode wraps up with a relatable deep dive into the frustrations of “distro hopping,” discussing Eric’s transition from Pop!_OS to PikaOS, the benefits of Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE), and the current landscape of desktop environments like Gnome, KDE Plasma, and Budgie. Finally, the team announces that the podcast is officially joining the Linux Syndicate network.

    1 jam 11 minit

  3. 2 Mei

    71 – Compound Stupidity

    We start off talking about the non standard experience you get from one Linux distro to another. Majid talks about his experience transferring files. Some Distros are a little closer to the upstream than others. This gets us into a discussion about Fedora, RHEL, and the like. All of this and way more!

    56 minit

  4. 19 Apr

    70 – Make Linux Great Again

    After a poignant start, our new host Charlie joins us, as well as Dale from Distrohopper’s Digest for a conversation about all things spanning the range between celebrity, to classic pop culture, and on to to Debian and it’s constituents. Intellectual fundamentalism rears it’s head. Choice prevails! Oh and buckle up kids – we talk about Systemd.

    1 jam 9 minit

  5. 4 Apr

    69 – Welcome Back Charlie

    This week we welcome a new voice to the fold. Charlie, AKA Immutable Charlie joins us to talk Linux

    1 jam 6 minit

  6. 21 Mac

    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 minit

  7. 8 Mac

    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 jam 6 minit

  8. 21 Feb

    66 – The Mountain Of Source

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

    1 jam 5 minit
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Linux “Off The Cuff”

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  • Pencipta
    Bill, Leo, Majid, Eric
  • Tahun Aktif
    2022 - 2026
  • Episod
    76
  • Penilaian
    Eksplisit
  • Hak Cipta
    © CC-BY-SA 4.0
  • Laman Web Rancangan
    Linux OTC

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