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A weekly podcast about random topics spoken about by two random Linux Nerds on the interwebs. #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource
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Things to do After Distro Hopping
Matt and Martin talk about the things they do after they install a new distro.
We have a new podcast host, so you can disregard that bit at the end. This was also recorded before our new patron Maeglin came on board. Thanks to all our wonderful patrons!
Also, this wasn't released early to patrons, as it was already late, so we apologize for that.
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[show notes]
Links (One each)
Matt - https://news.itsfoss.com/stallman-supporters-not-giving-up/
Martin - GNOME 40
See GNOME 40's Best New Features https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/03/gnome-40-new-features
Main Topic - Things we do when installing a new Distro
Apps of the Week
Matt - dwmricer https://github.com/mtwb47/dwmricer
Martin - Dark Reader - dark theme for every website https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/darkreader/ -
Backing Up is Important - What are Your Options?
On this episode, Matt and Martin talk about the importance of backing up your files, and the many options you have available to you to do so.
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@mtwb
@martintwit2you
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[shownotes]
**What have we been up to Linux related this Week?**
Martin –
Matt – Having problems with cameras. Camera software is almost non-existent on Linux, so trying to get a webcam to not suck is kind of hard.
Links (One each)
Matt - https://9to5linux.com/gnome-40-beta-released-for-public-testing-heres-whats-new
Martin -
Linux Mint team wants users to upgrade, may enforce some - gHacks Tech News
Main Topic - File backup! Physical, Online or Both!
Apps of the Week
Matt - Bitwarden
Martin -
KrispyCamel4u/SysMonTask -
The Issues With Linux Fragmentation
On this episode, Matt and Martin talk about the plethora of Linux distros out there and how that affects the Linux ecosystem. Should there really be a bazillion Ubuntu Derivatives?
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Twitter:
@thelinuxcast
@mtwb
@martintwit2you
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Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com
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[shownotes]
**What have we been up to Linux related this Week?**
Martin – Have been trying out Garuda Linux
Matt – Learned a bit about bumblebee-status, which turns out to be a neat little status bar. And I've been pondering switching to MX Linux as my daily driver because I liked it so damn much in my little first look. Also, I got a DAC because my audio setup wasn't complicated enough.
Links (One each)
Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/02/martin-wimpress-ubuntu-desktop-lead-leaving-canonical
Martin - Linux 5.11 could arrive next week, as Linus Torvalds slams the Superbowl
Linux 5.11 could arrive next week, as Linus Torvalds slams the Superbowl
Main Topic - Does Linux Mint (and other Ubuntu Based Distros) have a purpose?
Alternatively —> Do derivatives of the big distros really need to exist?
Apps of the Week
Matt - Pulsemixer
Martin - Haruna
g-fb/haruna -
Firewalls and Security on Linux
On this episode of The Linux Cast, Matt and Martin talk about the things everyone should know about firewalls and security on Linux.
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[show notes]
**What have we been up to Linux related this Week?**
Martin – I have brought a mini PC
Matt – I've been trying for four years to get Hearthstone working on Linux. I succeeded this week. I also worked on getting VirtualBox working again on my new setup.
Links (One each)
Matt - https://9to5linux.com/mx-linux-now-has-a-raspberry-pi-edition-you-can-try-right-now
Martin - https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/01/27/cve-2021-3156/
Main Topic - Firewalls and Security
Apps of the Week
Matt - Nemo. and Blueman manager
Martin - GUFW https://costales.github.io/projects/gufw/ -
GTK vs QT With a Side of the Browser Wars
On this episode, Matt and Martin talk about their preferences when it comes to GTK vs QT apps and then get into a discussion about the best browsers that aren't Firefox or Chrome.
Contact Info
Twitter:
@thelinuxcast
@mtwb
@martintwit2you
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Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com
Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/thelinuxcast
http://facebook.com/thelinuxcast
Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylGUf9BvQooEFjgdNudoQg
[show notes]
**What have we been up to Linux related this Week?**
Martin – Delving into further customisation on my KDE desktop
Matt – I hopped distros this week. I tried to go to ArchLabs, but that didn't work. I then tried to go back to arco, but that didn't work. I used Ubuntu for about 4 hours until I started to have AUR withdrawls, so then I installed Manjaro. That's where I'm at now. Also, audio hell was back.
Links (One each)
Matt - https://9to5linux.com/tails-anonymous-linux-os-wants-to-migrate-to-wayland-to-improve-app-security
Martin - https://vpn.mozilla.org/
Main Topic - GTK vs QT
https://petermoulding.com/gtk_or_qt
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/difference-gtk-qt/
https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmasterrace/comments/6ee9sy/gtk_vs_qt_what_do_you_prefer_and_why_2017_edition/
Apps of the Week
Matt - Qutebrowser
Martin - QuiteRSS https://quiterss.org/en/quiterss-for-other-os
Season 5 Episode 3 -
A Brief Look at Linux File Systems
Matt and Martin again to talk a bit about Linux File Systems. What is out there that isn't EXT4? That and some news and picks of the week.
Contact Info
Twitter:
@thelinuxcast
@mtwb
@martintwit2you
Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org
Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com
Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/thelinuxcast
http://facebook.com/thelinuxcast
Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylGUf9BvQooEFjgdNudoQg
**What have we been up to Linux related this Week?**
Martin – Have been trying out LineageOS on The Pi4
Matt – I'm looking at trying to find an alternative to kdenlive. And struggling with picom.
Links (One each)
Matt - https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-20-1-ulyssa-is-now-available-for-download-this-is-whats-new
Martin - https://news.itsfoss.com/huawei-kernel-contribution/
Main Topic - Linux File Systems
Apps of the Week
Matt - clipmenud https://github.com/cdown/clipmenu
Martin - https://github.com/linuxmint/hypnotix/releases/tag/1.1
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