Destination Linux
by Deviant Airwaves
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488: Epic Games on Linux?! Lutris Mathieu Comandon Explores This Huge Gaming News, Steam Frame Review & F‑Droid 2.0 | DL488
Oct 19, 2026
1h 09m 40s
487: Destination Linux 487: Rocco Returns! AI Debates, Orion Browser Axed & F‑Droid 2.0
Oct 12, 2026
1h 03m 26s
486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities
Oct 5, 2026
1h 48m 17s
485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News
Sep 28, 2026
1h 08m 22s
484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware
Sep 21, 2026
1h 21m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 |  488: Epic Games on Linux?! Lutris Mathieu Comandon Explores This Huge Gaming News, Steam Frame Review & F‑Droid 2.0 | DL488 | In Destination Linux Episode 488, Jill hosts an action‑packed Linux adventure with Zeb and special guest host Mathieu Comandon, creator of Lutris. Mathieu brings massive Linux gaming updates, including Easy Anti‑Cheat Linux v2, the Epic Games Launcher AppImage Beta, and his early impressions of the Steam Frame - marking one of the biggest Linux gaming leaps in years. Jill announces upcoming Destination Linux community game streams, featuring Jackbox, Golf With Your Friends, Serious Sam, and more - all streamed on Twitch and the platform with the big red button. Zeb covers three major news stories shaking the tech world: Linus Torvalds using AI/LLMs to decipher complex kernel patches A Discord data breach affecting millions Denmark’s unbelievable “123456” password incident exposing 88 million records Jill wraps up with a deep dive into F‑Droid 2.0, the largest overhaul of the privacy‑centric Android app store in nearly a decade - featuring a modern UI, expanded search, automatic background updates, and Jetpack Compose redesign. Plus, we highlight new Patrons, community feedback, and plenty of laughs along the way. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:43 Community Feedback 00:10:11 Live Stream Announcements 00:13:46 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:15:14 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:18:15 Easy Anti-Cheat Rebuilds Linux Support 00:28:22 Epic Games Store Arrives on Linux 00:37:37 Steam Frame: VR Gaming on Linux 00:50:48 Self-Hosted Writing Help with LanguageTool 00:56:18 Linus Torvalds Uses AI to Review Code 00:59:15 New Discord Data Breach 01:02:27 Denmark's Central Person Register Breached 01:06:30 Closing Thoughts (and Kitty!) Boot up your favorite distro, fire up your terminal, and join us for another Linux adventure! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description | 1h 09m 40s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | 487: Destination Linux 487: Rocco Returns! AI Debates, Orion Browser Axed & F‑Droid 2.0 | In Destination Linux Episode 487, Ryan hosts an episode packed with open‑source news, community stories, and the triumphant return of Rocco, bringing that classic Big Daddy Linux energy back to the show for the second time in a single month. We kick things off with heartfelt community feedback from O.C. Supertoner, followed by a lively discussion about AI‑generated code and whether Linux users should embrace or reject LLM‑assisted development. Rocco shares his thoughts on the new Hylki email client for GNOME and the growing debate around AI contributions in open‑source projects. Zeb covers the end of the Orion browser for Linux and the implications of Kagi open‑sourcing its codebase. He also dives into the Netherlands’ bold move to adopt a Nix‑based government desktop after sanctions disrupted ICC access to Microsoft services, plus Amazon blocking Meta’s AI shopping agent. It’s a fun, fast‑moving episode full of laughs, insights, and the open‑source passion that makes Destination Linux feel like home. About The Show Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:50 Community Feedback 00:09:15 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:10:31 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:12:32 Hylki Email Client 00:44:07 Orion Browser for Linux Discontinued 00:50:38 Dutch Government Goes Nix 00:58:34 Amazon Blocks Meta's AI From Store 01:00:23 Closing Thoughts Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS | 1h 03m 26s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | 486: Destination Linux 486: Monica Ayhens‑Madon on Thunderbird, Thundermail & the Future of Open‑Source Communities | In Destination Linux Episode 486, Jill hosts an extended and heartfelt conversation with Monica Ayhens‑Madon, one of the most passionate open‑source community advocates in the Linux world. Monica shares her journey from Canonical’s Community Team to Ubuntu MATE, her time on the Ubuntu Community Council, and her current role helping shape the future of Thunderbird. We dive into the upcoming Thundermail web client, Thunderbird’s modernization efforts, community building, privacy, security, and the philosophy behind empowering users through open‑source tools. Ryan discusses data portability and rclone, Zeb brings his signature wit, and Jill leads the conversation with warmth and enthusiasm. This episode ran long - in the best way - because the conversation with Monica was simply too good to cut short. TimeStamps 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:44 Patron Hangout Stories 00:06:58 Community Feedback 00:17:00 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:18:27 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:19:40 Monica’s Linux Journey 00:33:22 Building An Open Source Community 00:39:13 Working on Ubuntu MATE 00:54:44 Thunderbird’s New Chapter 01:00:37 Introducing Thundermail 01:18:48 Privacy, Encryption, and Defaults 01:27:18 Future Plans and Outreach 01:29:16 Jill's Treasure Hunt: Monica 01:46:25 Closing Thoughts About The Show Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long‑time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in‑depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more. Destination Linux website [https://deviantairwaves.com] Become a Patron [https://patreon.com/destinationlinux] Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux] Merch [https://shop.deviantairwaves.com] EFF x Destination Linux [https://eff.org/destinationlinux] Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS | 1h 48m 17s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | 485: Destination Linux 485: Craig from Sandfly on Linux Malware Trends, OpenRGB Upgrades & Big Distro News | In Destination Linux Episode 485, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb are joined by Craig from Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the latest Linux security trends. Craig shares insights from the upcoming Cold Incident Response Conference, including modern Linux malware tactics, IoT rootkit risks, fake kernel threads, UPX‑packed binaries, and new Golang C2 frameworks targeting non‑x86 platforms. Jill highlights major updates in OpenRGB, including expanded support for GPUs, keyboards, motherboards, and more. Zeb covers Peppermint OS shifting from X.Org to XLibre, Ubuntu 26.10 unexpectedly adopting the Linux 7.3 kernel, and MX Linux’s forum being hit with a massive DDoS attack. Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security, and closing thoughts from the DL crew. 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:03:19 Community Feedback 00:15:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:18:21 Cold Incident Response Conference 00:24:07 Linux Malware Trends 00:35:09 IoT Rootkit Risks 00:40:08 OpenRGB Adds Support for New Hardware 00:53:19 Peppermint OS Moving to XLibre 00:56:38 Ubuntu 26.10 to use Linux 7.3 Kernel 01:00:22 MX Linux Forums Suffer DDoS Attack 01:06:33 Closing Thoughts Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long‑time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in‑depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more. Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-descriptionSpecial Guest: Craig Rowland. | 1h 08m 22s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | 484: Destination Linux 484: Responsible AI, Steam Frame VR, Plex Security & Open‑Source Hardware | Máirín 'Mo' Duffy from Red Hat joins Jill, Ryan, and Zeb for a packed episode covering responsible AI, Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, Plex security warnings, accessibility breakthroughs, and one of the most open‑source wearables ever made. Plus community feedback, Session updates, and Sandfly Security. Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:08 Community Feedback 00:12:39 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:36 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:15:52 AI Risks and Ten-Year Warnings 00:30:29 Open Source as a Safeguard 00:39:21 AI’s Real-World Benefits 00:48:19 Steam Frame Revealed 01:07:59 Plex Patch Problems 01:16:19 Sound You Can Feel 01:19:31 Closing Thoughts Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS | 1h 21m 22s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | 483: Destination Linux 483: Zeb Returns, Jill’s Treasure Hunt, and a Doomsday‑Level Privacy Showdown | In Destination Linux Episode 483, the crew is finally back at full strength! Zeb returns from his mysterious off‑world illness, recharged and ready to bring his signature wisdom back to the show. Jill unleashes one of the most beloved segments in DL history — the Treasure Hunt — where you never know what surprise she’ll pull out, but it’s always awesome. We also dive into a packed set of topics that feel straight out of a doomsday‑style thriller: companies deleting your data instead of providing it, Switzerland attempting to break free from Microsoft’s gravitational pull, and Comcast rolling out motion‑sensing routers with serious privacy implications. Plus community feedback on Discord alternatives, open‑source wins, and more. Below are the timestamps for this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:00 Community Feedback 00:10:58 Open Source Donation Poll Results 00:17:48 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:20:53 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:25:56 Jill's Treasure Hunt: A Surprise Gift 00:51:50 Privacy Act Put to the Test 01:02:03 Switzerland Ditches Microsoft 01:07:39 Comcast's Motion-Sensing Routers 01:13:12 Closing Thoughts About The Show: Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more! Destination Linux website https://deviantairwaves.com Become a Patron https://patreon.com/destinationlinux Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux Merch https://shop.deviantairwaves.com EFF x Destination Linux https://eff.org/destinationlinux Sandfly Security https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS | 1h 14m 30s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | open sourceAI+3 | RoccoMike McGrath | Red Hat | — | Destination LinuxLightwell+3 | Sandfly Security | 1h 24m 03s | ||
| 8/31/26 | AILinux+4 | Craig Rowland | — | — | AILinux+7 | Sandfly Security | 1h 17m 12s | ||
| 8/24/26 | Linux newsprivacy+5 | RyanZeb | GrapheneOSFairphone+3 | — | GrapheneOSFairphone+6 | Sandfly Security | 1h 13m 41s | ||
| 8/17/26 | surveillancedigital identity+5 | Mathieu | LutrisFlock Safety+3 | — | surveillance creepOS identity lock-in+6 | Sandfly Security | 1h 35m 12s | ||
| 8/10/26 | Arch AUR attackLinux supply-chain security+3 | — | MicrosoftJellyfin+2 | — | Arch AUR attackLinux security+5 | Sandfly Security | 1h 11m 34s | ||
| 8/3/26 | printing freedomprivacy news+4 | Till Kamppeter | OpenPrintingGrapheneOS+3 | — | printingprivacy+6 | Sandfly Security | 1h 29m 46s | ||
| 7/27/26 | Linux learningCanonical Academy+4 | AdriannaIshani+1 | Canonical AcademyDestination Linux+1 | — | Canonical AcademyLinux+6 | Sandfly SecurityDESTINATIONLINUX2026 | 1h 19m 09s | ||
| 7/20/26 | open sourceAI+3 | Craig Rowland | Linux MintGIMP 0.54+3 | — | open sourceAI security+4 | SandflyDESTINATION50 | 1h 11m 20s | ||
| 7/13/26 | digital ownershipLinux gaming+5 | Isaac | SteamOS 3.8Sony+4 | — | Sonydigital ownership+7 | SandflyCODE | 1h 04m 04s | ||
| 7/6/26 | digital privacyonline freedom+4 | Jason Kelley | Electronic Frontier Foundation | — | digital IDprivacy+6 | Sandfly Security | 2h 13m 50s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Linux newsprivacy+3 | Mathieu | Steam MachineSemilla+2 | — | LinuxSteam Machine+3 | Sandfly Security | 1h 28m 21s | ||
| 6/22/26 | Linux in automotiveopen source safety regulations+3 | Jeff Ligon | Linux 7.1Red Hat+2 | — | Linuxautomotive+5 | Sandfly Security | 1h 16m 20s | ||
| 6/15/26 | AI integrationLinux news+4 | — | Proton DriveIntel Arc Battlemage GPUs+5 | — | AILinux+7 | Sandfly Security | 1h 25m 03s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Linux newshardware updates+4 | Craig | RTX Spark SuperchipAM5 socket+6 | — | LinuxRed Hat+7 | — | 55m 13s | ||
| 6/1/26 | ARM architectureNvidia N1X+5 | Mathieu | N1XLutris Gaming+6 | — | NvidiaARM+5 | — | 2h 51m 25s | ||
| 5/25/26 | open-source softwareKDE funding+4 | Máirín “Mo” Duffy | Red HatKDE+6 | — | KDERed Hat+7 | — | 1h 21m 09s | ||
| 5/18/26 | open-source toolsLinux desktop solutions+5 | — | HP Prodesk mini-serverPodman+16 | — | open-sourceLinux+5 | — | 1h 03m 37s | ||
| 5/11/26 | Linux gamingOpen Source projects+4 | — | HDMI 2.1amdgpu driver+6 | — | Linuxgaming+5 | Sandfly Security | 48m 09s | ||
| 5/4/26 | AI SecurityDigital Defense+4 | Craig Rowland | OnlyOfficeGNU Jami+7 | — | AI SecurityUbuntu 26.04+5 | — | 1h 06m 35s | ||
| 4/27/26 | digital rightsstreaming services+4 | — | Proton 11Destination Linux+4 | UKFrance | digital lockdownstreaming services+5 | Sandfly Security | 1h 30m 55s | ||
| 4/20/26 | LinuxAI automation+3 | — | Destination LinuxLinux+11 | FranceUK | FranceOSself-healing filesystems+2 | Sandfly Security | 1h 10m 43s | ||
| 4/13/26 | AI securitySteam market share+3 | Máirín Duffy | Linuxthe Steam Deck+20 | — | Linux kernelProject Glasswing+3 | — | 1h 26m 36s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Open SourceMedia Company+2 | — | Destination LinuxDeviant AirWaves+21 | — | NextcloudVDO.Ninja+8 | — | 1h 28m 29s | ||
| 3/30/26 | Healthcare Data SecurityFCC ban on foreign routers+4 | Mathieu From Lutris | LinuxGundam+19 | U.S. | digital sovereigntyWi-Fi 7+6 | — | 1h 21m 46s | ||
| 3/24/26 | digital threatssecurity+3 | Craig Rowland | SCaLE 23xLutris+14 | Pasadena | IDMerit leakVibeware+2 | — | 1h 08m 58s | ||
| 3/17/26 | decentralized networksalternative internet protocols+5 | Jan | Destination LinuxJan+10 | — | AI modelsoffline computing+3 | — | 1h 16m 19s | ||
| 3/10/26 | mobile privacymodular hardware+3 | Zebedee BossNate Cubiclenate | ThinkPhonePixel+15 | California | ThinkPhonePixel exclusivity+2 | — | 1h 08m 11s | ||
| 3/2/26 | ID verificationonline privacy+5 | — | ProtonIntel+2 | Switzerland | — | — | 59m 06s | ||
| 2/24/26 | Zen BrowserFirefox+4 | Craig Rowland | Zen BrowserThe "Modern Firefox"+8 | — | privacy-respectingvertical tabs+4 | — | 58m 39s | ||
| 2/17/26 | Lutrisopen-source+3 | Mathieu Comandon | LutrisDestination Linux+8 | — | LinuxPlaytron+2 | — | 1h 19m 53s | ||
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Chart history for Destination Linux
Peaked at #103 in Brazil, currently #103 in Brazil.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| RO | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| CL | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| IS | — | #135 | #135 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #180 | #180 | — |
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5 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.