471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns

471: DL Episode 471: Pulling Over for Malware: Linux Takes Over the Car While Arch AUR Burns

From Destination Linux by Deviant Airwaves

June 22, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

The episode discusses Linux's role in the automotive industry, the history of DistroWatch, and recent malware attacks on the Arch User Repository.

Heroes never die... and neither does open source! Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 471. This week, Jill takes the lead, with Ryan and Zeb locking in their roles to help move the payload. First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to dive deep into Linux in the automotive space. How does a car's kernel differ from your laptop, and how does open source handle strict real-time safety regulations? Next, a Grandmaster-level milestone: DistroWatch just turned 25! We look back at the history of distro-hopping, the days of ordering physical Linux CDs in the mail, and how the ecosystem has evolved into modern immutable architectures. Then, Zeb calls out an enemy Ultimate in the news. The Arch User Repository (AUR) has faced consecutive malware attacks, and we break down what you need to know to stay safe. Plus, we highlight the brand-new features of the Linux 7.1 kernel release! 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:00 Community Feedback 00:12:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:14:25 Meet Jeff From Red Hat 00:24:53 Automotive Linux Explained 00:32:26 Real-Time Kernel Basics 00:39:27 Future of Car Safety 00:42:02…

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Hosts: Jill, Ryan, Zeb

Guest: Jeff Ligon

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Hat, DistroWatch, Arch User Repository

Products: Linux 7.1

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