Destination Linux

Open source is facing a security problem unlike anything we’ve seen before. Maintainers are overwhelmed, developers are drowning in low-quality vulnerability reports, and AI is making it easier than ever to search for weaknesses at scale. In Destination Linux Episode 491, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb sit down with Aisle CEO and Co-Founder Ondrej Vlcek for a fascinating conversation about the future of open-source security. Ondrej takes us through his journey into cybersecurity, his career at Avast, and what ultimately led him to co-found Aisle. From there, we dig into what’s broken with the traditional “scan, prioritize, and patch” approach, how developers can separate real threats from mountains of noise, and how AI is changing the battle between attackers and defenders. We also explore how Aisle fits into developer workflows, who the platform is designed for, the challenges facing projects such as PHP, and what autonomous security could mean for open-source software. Plus, Community Feedback takes us into a very different security and privacy debate: online age verification, TPM requirements, digital identity, older hardware, and the potential implications for Linux users. And with Destination Linux rapidly approaching Episode 500, we want your ideas for how we should celebrate! Grab your favorite distro, keep that sudo password handy, and join us for Destination Linux Episode 491. 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 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:46 Community Feedback 00:08:54 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:11:04 Introducing Signal Boost 00:13:15 Ondrej’s Early Days in Computing 00:23:47 From Avast to Founding Aisle 00:30:02 AI and the Changing Security Landscape 00:37:06 How Aisle Finds and Fixes Vulnerabilities 00:43:39 Cutting Through AI Security Report Noise 00:50:05 Open Source Security and a More Optimistic Future 00:58:33 Securing Aisle and Joining Cohere 01:07:22 Aisle’s Message for Developers 01:10:47 The Lightning Round 01:13:48 Closing Thoughts Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS

Are your Linux habits slowly breaking your system? On Destination Linux 490, Rocco joins the crew as we look at the Linux habits that can come back to haunt you, including the problems that can arise around PPAs, repositories, and the choices we make while tinkering with our systems. But that’s just the beginning. A smartwatch you actually own? Ryan introduces the UNA Watch, a smartwatch built around open hardware, open-source software, repairability, hackability, privacy, and user freedom. Could this be the wearable Linux and open-source enthusiasts have been waiting for? Linux Kernel 7.3 brings some exciting changes, including improvements for Linux gaming and AMD GPUs with limited VRAM, Ext4 performance, system responsiveness, hardware support, and more. Is AI-generated creativity actually art? Community feedback sends us back into the AI art debate with The Moonbeam Patrol, a story written by an open-source AI and brought to life by a human artist. OBS Studio 33 vs. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: Zeb asks why OBS would retire support for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and whether Linux creators should actually be concerned. And the chaos doesn't stop when the podcast ends. We kicked off our first Destination Linux community game stream with Jackbox! 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 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:02:49 Community Feedback 00:19:26 Destination Linux Live Streams 00:21:05 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:23:09 Linux Habits That Can Break Your System 00:35:40 UNA Watch: An Open-Source Smartwatch 00:50:38 Linux 7.3 Released 01:01:19 OBS Studio 33 Released 01:06:47 Closing Thoughts Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS

In Destination Linux Episode 489, Ryan and Jill deliver a tight, focused episode centered around community perspectives, major security news, and an inspiring interview with the organizers of India’s rapidly growing Opportunity Open Source Conference (OOSC). We begin with community feedback on AI art, exploring how prompting, creativity, and human intention intersect in this evolving medium. Then we dive into the PHP2Shell emergency: two critical vulnerabilities (CVE‑2026‑109618 and CVE‑2026‑109619) affecting PHP’s session.upload_progress feature. These flaws allow unauthenticated remote code execution and forced an emergency patch release. We break down what happened, who’s affected, and what everyday users, site owners, and administrators need to do right now. In our feature interview, we welcome Akarshan and Till Kamppeter from OOSC, founded by OpenPrinting’s Till Kamppeter and Aveek Basu. OOSC 4.0 brought together more than 500 developers, researchers, and students, and the team used Destination Linux as a framework for their streaming and event structure. We talk inspiration, challenges, community impact, and the future of OOSC. Plus new patrons, merch shoutouts, and plenty of laughs along the way. Boot up your favorite distro, fire up your terminal, and join us for another Linux adventure. Timestamps 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:36 Community Feedback 00:11:57 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:14:10 Introducing the Opportunity Open Source Conference 00:20:58 Growing OOSC From Meetup to Major Conference 00:34:03 Nicknames and Hats 00:38:55 From First-Time Contributor to Conference Organizer 00:54:01 Building a Conference With Open Source Tools 01:04:57 Modernizing Printers With Open Printing on Zephyr 01:08:08 OOSC 4.0’s Highlights and What’s Next 01:22:07 Critical PHP Vulnerabilities: PHP2Shell 01:33:08 Closing Thoughts OOSC Link https://oosc.iiita.ac.in/ This is Destination Linux. 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! OOSC Conference https://oosc.iiita.ac.in/ 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 00:01:36 Community Feedback 00:11:57 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:14:10 Introducing the Opportunity Open Source Conference 00:20:58 Growing OOSC From Meetup to Major Conference 00:34:03 Nicknames and Hats 00:38:55 From First-Time Contributor to Conference Organizer 00:54:01 Building a Conference With Open Source Tools 01:04:57 Modernizing Printers With Open Printing on Zephyr 01:08:08 OOSC 4.0’s Highlights and What’s Next 01:22:07 Critical PHP Vulnerabilities: PHP2Shell 01:33:08 Closing Thoughts Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS

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

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

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

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.

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

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

In Destination Linux Episode 482, Jill leads a very special show featuring the long‑awaited return of Rocco, one of the original hosts who helped build Destination Linux from the ground up. It’s been years since he last joined us, and we’re thrilled to have him back. We also welcome Red Hat VP Mike McGrath for an in‑depth conversation about Lightwell - a new approach to simplifying modern infrastructure, improving predictability, and supporting open source ecosystems at scale. Mike shares insights on AI’s rapid rise, open source economics, partnerships with industry heavyweights, and how Lightwell helps developers, sysadmins, and researchers in real‑world environments. Along the way, we cover Session chat updates, website security improvements, and reflect on the origins of Destination Linux with Rocco. We wrap with a fun lightning round. Below are the full timestamps for this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:22 Community Feedback 00:06:44 Sponsored by Sandfly Security 00:08:14 Thanks to Our Supporters 00:10:37 Session Chat and Website Security 00:16:23 Rocco and the Origins of Destination Linux 00:28:31 Meet Mike McGrath 00:32:28 AI’s Rapid Rise 00:41:00 Open Source Economics 00:47:47 Introducing Lightwell 00:49:55 Why Lightwell Exists 00:53:15 Predictable Security at Scale 00:56:59 Keeping It Simple for Developers 01:00:43 Real-World Security Scenarios 01:02:47 Palo Alto Networks Partnership 01:05:47 What Lightwell Does 01:09:58 Helping Researchers 01:12:40 Getting Started with Lightwell 01:13:45 Roadmap and New Ecosystems 01:17:19 The Lightning Round 01:21:57 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-description