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An old Linux box powers down for the last time as we unwind its history, and the entire show, back to the beginning.
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Leave the farm without killing the chickens, or losing remote access? We dig into how we pulled it off: Frigate, local automation, sun-tracking coop doors, and a network that shrugged off an ISP outage.
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Leave the farm without killing the chickens, or losing remote access? We dig into how we pulled it off: Frigate, local automation, sun-tracking coop doors, and a network that shrugged off an ISP outage.
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Does the Linux community lean on the age old excuse of choice, to brush of the real limitations of desktop Linux environments? We debate that, and then discuss the growing reasons to roll your own email server.
\n\nPlus we read a ton of feedback, chat with our live hangout, some tablet troubleshooting, and more!
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\n\nPlus our thoughts on the new KDE release, Steam, and a few more thoughts on elementary OS.
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\n\nPlus the live feedback from our Mumble room, your emails, and more!
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\n\nPlus how we think Microsoft buying Nokia might impact Ubuntu Touch, Firefox OS, and other open mobile startups, replacing Dropbox, and more!
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\n\nThen if we had a format, we\u2019d be breaking it with our review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine\u2019s first episode, Emissary.
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\n\nThen it's your feedback, and our follow up!
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\n\nPlus the real reason for iTunes, re-thinking Google, and a lot more!
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\n\nThis week will dig into this conundrum and maybe even solve this more and more complex question.
\n\nPlus a little KDE vs Gnome debate, moral pirates, and even RMS\u2019 workflow.
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\n\nPlus we chat about Linux usage among kids, and tools to learn more about Linux and technology, and more.
", "official_pub_date_rfc": "Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:57:08 -0700", "official_link": "https://linuxunplugged.com/9", "episode_num": "9" }, { "video_id": "XZ6dS3BfD60", "title": "The Ubuntu Hangover | LINUX Unplugged 10", "filename": "The_Ubuntu_Hangover_LINUX_Unplugged_10.mp3", "duration": 3230, "size": 51763350, "description": "What does a post Ubuntu world look like, which distro would rise to the top? Our specially crafted team of armed and dangerous Linux users weigh in.\n\nPLUS: Rise up against your bearded distro gatekeepers! If you're an experienced Linux user, it might be time to break out of your distro box and help push upstream forward.\n\nShow Notes & Download: http://bit.ly/linuxun10", "pub_date": "2013-10-16T00:00:00+00:00", "pub_date_rfc": "Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT", "added_at": "2026-09-03T02:00:29.533603+00:00", "official_title": "Episode 10: The Ubuntu Hangover | LINUX Unplugged 10", "shownotes": "What does a post Ubuntu world look like, which distro would rise to the top? Our specially crafted team of armed and dangerous Linux users weigh in.
\n\nPLUS: Rise up against your bearded distro gatekeepers! If you\u2019re an experienced Linux user, it might be time to break out of your distro box and help push upstream forward.
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\n\nWe\u2019ll discuss what pressures push this trend forward, despite the need of a balanced dialog in an open community.
", "official_pub_date_rfc": "Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:05:53 -0700", "official_link": "https://linuxunplugged.com/11", "episode_num": "11" }, { "video_id": "t8vw9mKqWg0", "title": "Debating Debian Decisions | LINUX Unplugged 12", "filename": "Debating_Debian_Decisions_LINUX_Unplugged_12.mp3", "duration": 3966, "size": 63545183, "description": "Upstart or systemd which will Debian choose? We'll discuss the inherent benefits and disadvantages of both, and the larger ramifications Debian's decision will have on the Linux ecosystem.\n\nShow Notes & Download: http://bit.ly/linuxun12", "pub_date": "2013-10-30T00:00:00+00:00", "pub_date_rfc": "Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT", "added_at": "2026-09-03T02:02:59.522155+00:00", "official_title": "Episode 12: Debating Debian Decisions | LINUX Unplugged 12", "shownotes": "Upstart or systemd which will Debian choose? We\u2019ll discuss the inherent benefits and disadvantages of both, and the larger ramification Debian\u2019s decision will have on the Linux ecosystem.
", "official_pub_date_rfc": "Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:21:45 -0700", "official_link": "https://linuxunplugged.com/12", "episode_num": "12" }, { "video_id": "x6DBImUu25c", "title": "Website Speedrun", "filename": "Website_Speedrun.mp3", "duration": 3877, "size": 63163396, "description": "Brent has two hours to build a great website, and the solution he finds feels more like a Linux tool than a modern web framework. Naturally, Wes takes it too far.\n\nChapters:\n00:00:00 Main Show Start \n00:01:55 Housekeeping \n00:19:16 Brent Needs a Website\n00:19:48 Brent Builds a Website\n00:36:32 End of Segment 3 \n00:36:53 End of Segment 4 \n00:55:34 Picks \n01:03:05 Main Show Outro Start \n01:04:37 Main Show End", "pub_date": "2026-09-07T00:00:00+00:00", "pub_date_rfc": "Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT", "added_at": "2026-09-07T02:06:32.979164+00:00", "official_title": "683: Website Speedrun", "shownotes": "Brent has two hours to build a great website, and the solution he finds feels more like a Linux tool than a modern web framework. Naturally, Wes takes it too far.
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A new documentary reveals KDE's 30-year underdog story. Plasma pioneer Aaron Seigo joins us to look back, and explore what's next with Plasma 6.8.
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