Linux Unplugged

We test two popular methods to run local language models on your Linux box. Then, we push the limits to see which language models will toe the line and which won't.

This week, our embarrassment is your entertainment. Then, we check the age and health of all our disks with one app.

PipeWire hits 1.0, and Wim Taymans joins us to reflect on the smooth success of PipeWire. Plus the details on the first NixCon North America, and more. Special Guests: Wim Taymans and Zach Mitchell.

Can we save an old Arch install? We'll attempt a live rescue, then get into our tips for keeping your old Linux install running great.

The problem with GNOME's great news, plus our first look at Plasma 6. Then, the surprising place NixOS is getting adopted.

A special guest joins us, and we each give Fedora 39 a try. What’s new, what we liked, and what didn’t make the cut! Special Guest: Drew DeVore.

We did Proxmox dirty last week, so we try to explain our thinking. But first, a few things have gone down that you should know about.

We try and pull off one too many projects, but you can't argue with the results. We report on our week of rebuilds and rescues and having a blast at LinuxFest Northwest. Special Guest: Frank Karlitschek.

Has Canonical finally nailed snaps? Why it looks like Ubuntu has turned a new corner; our thoughts on the latest release. Plus, a special guest and more.

We ran Windows for the week with three seemingly simple objectives. How we did, our take on what's gotten a lot better about Windows, and what still needs some work.

Why the Raspberry Pi 5 doesn't meet our expectations, and the x86 boxes you should consider instead.

Even if you don't game, the data is in, and the impact of the Steam Deck on Linux is massive. We'll go into details and then share our long-term review of the Deck. Special Guests: Alex Kretzschmar and Listener Jeff.

Today's theme is data sovereignty, and we'll check in with two crucial projects that are giving you more options. Special Guest: Noah Chelliah.

Brent's new Framework laptop has been torn apart and put back together again. We'll find out if it's up to his standards. Plus, we're kicking off a new build.

While chaos is brewing in SUSE and Red Hat land, Canonical stays the course and doubles down on the Linux desktop. Plus, our thoughts on the kernel team GPL-blocking NVIDIA.

We daily drive Asahi Linux on a MacBook, chat about how the team beat Apple to a major GPU milestone, and an easy way to self-host open-source ChatGPT alternatives. Special Guest: Neal Gompa.

Can we build an indestructible server that stands up to the test of giving out root login to the Internet?

We're trying out Rhino Linux—a unique take on rolling Ubuntu with AUR-like powers and other surprises.

Why Linux reigns for privacy; our recommendations for secure tools from chat to DNS.

Two important news stories, plus our thoughts on GNOME’s new windowing proposal and the Framework 16.