Linux After Dark
Technology
About
Sysadmin Chris, cloud consultant Gary, and developer/admin May join Joe to talk about their recent Linux-related experiences, and discuss some of the more philosophical aspects of being a Linux user.
Episodes
- Linux After Dark – Episode 121
This episode of Linux After Dark focuses on remote access to home LANs using WireGuard and Tailscale. The hosts also discuss blocking ads, primarily with Pi-hole.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 120
In this episode, a Linux user discusses his experience using a managed M4 MacBook Air for work. He finds it to be a positive experience due to open-source software and terminal access.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 119
This episode of Linux After Dark features discussions on converting an old computer into a space heater and the challenges of purchasing a used laptop.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 118
In this episode of Linux After Dark, the hosts try openSUSE and share their experience. They discuss their impressions of the operating system.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 117
May discusses her experiences with legacy Linux distributions, the Firefox flatpak, Linux Mint, Linux calculators, and GNOME scaling. She found that the Firefox flatpak performs better and that GNOME's scaling is good.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 116
This episode of Linux After Dark explores the increasing number of users moving from Windows to Linux due to issues with Windows 10 and 11. The discussion focuses on methods to help new users transition to and stay with Linux.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 115
This episode of Linux After Dark, Episode 115, addresses the challenges presented by the high cost of RAM and storage, particularly for individuals providing IT advice.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 114
This episode of Linux After Dark, Episode 114, discusses the ethics of generative AI. The hosts explore methods to convince individuals to cease using technology deemed unethical.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 113
This episode of Linux After Dark follows up on previous discussions about Linux projects. Topics include Immich, Jellyfin, Docker Compose, Python, and Synology.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 112
In this episode, Linux After Dark reviews its past predictions for the world of Linux and FOSS in 2025. It also looks ahead, discussing what the hosts hope will happen in 2026.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 111
This episode of Linux After Dark features stories about tech support nightmares. It is a short episode due to the Christmas break.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 110
This episode of Linux After Dark discusses past Linux and open source technologies that inspired current developments. It covers the historical impact of these technologies.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 109
This episode of Linux After Dark covers various backup strategies, such as the use of GUI distributions compared to command-line methods, ZFS versus Borg, and the challenges of selecting an effective offsite backup location.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 108
Linux After Dark Episode 108 features discussions on various Linux hot takes, including criticisms of the LTS release model and Linux media. Other topics include social media's influence and user behavior regarding software.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 107
This episode of Linux After Dark explores a hypothetical scenario of an unlimited budget for Linux machines. The hosts discuss their struggles to find new purchases, expressing satisfaction with their existing setups.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 106
Florian Beijers joins Linux After Dark to provide an update on the state of accessibility in Linux. He discusses whether improvements have been made since his last interview.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 105
This episode of Linux After Dark addresses listener feedback, including questions on package managers, old hardware, custom phone ROMs, and low-end laptops. It also offers tips for using Home Assistant with Apple products and Jellyfin on A…
- Linux After Dark – Episode 104
Linux After Dark Episode 104 focuses on technical debt and personal Linux projects. The hosts commit to completing projects such as Docker Compose, Immich, Jellyfin, Python learning, Synology migration, and Home Assistant by Christmas.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 103
This episode of Linux After Dark features a challenge to build a Linux machine for £20. The rules for this challenge are stricter, disallowing additional storage and RAM. The hosts explore acquiring a functional Linux computer on a low bud…
- Linux After Dark – Episode 102
This episode of Linux After Dark focuses on Ubuntu. The hosts discuss their indifference to the distro and concerns about Canonical.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 101
In this episode of Linux After Dark, Gary shares his impressions of the Framework 12 laptop. He discusses its upgradability, repairability, and assesses if the premium price is justified.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 100
Linux After Dark reaches its 100th episode. The hosts reflect on various topics from previous shows, including their focus on old hardware, past challenges, their shift from custom phone ROMs, and their thoughts on Arm desktop Linux and co…
- Linux After Dark – Episode 99
This episode is part 2 of the £50 Linux machine challenge. The team discusses actually using the machines, upgrades, and what they will be used for.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 98
In this episode, the hosts of Linux After Dark take on a challenge to find the best computer to run Linux for under £50. They share their experiences and the results of their search.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 97
This episode of Linux After Dark features discussions on various operating system takes, including OSTree and Ubuntu. The hosts also mention a Mastodon post and a video by Luke Miani.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 96
This episode discusses the lowest-end hardware suitable for headless machines. The hosts consider how task performance and user interaction influence hardware choices for these systems.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 95
This episode of Linux After Dark explores what Linux and FOSS technology Joe should learn next. The discussion includes whether it is best to wait for a problem to present itself before trying new technology.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 94
In this episode of Linux After Dark, the hosts discuss their wishes for the Linux and open source world, such as successful mobile Linux and the Amiga still being around. They also touch on topics like convergence and Snaps.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 93
This episode of Linux After Dark revisits the topic of low-end hardware and how web bloat has made it more challenging to use these machines. The hosts discuss their observations on the increased hardware requirements for daily use but do…
- Linux After Dark – Episode 92
This episode of Linux After Dark explores postmarketOS on a variety of devices, including old, new, Arm, and x86 hardware. The hosts share their positive impressions of the operating system.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 91
Linux After Dark episode 91 covers a backup box mistake, the technical debt of an older Ubuntu LTS, and the prioritization of battles beyond FOSS advocacy. It also references a 2.5 Admins episode where Joe discusses his ZFS setup.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 90
This episode of Linux After Dark features a challenge where the hosts try out alternative open source operating systems: OpenIndiana, ReactOS, GhostBSD, and Haiku.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 89
This episode of Linux After Dark focuses on the quest for an ideal cheap and small off-site backup machine. The hosts also provide advice for users looking to learn the intricacies of desktop Linux.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 88
This episode of Linux After Dark explores the advantages of command line interfaces versus GUIs for various tasks. It also features a segment on a user's return to the Windows desktop after using Linux and mentions Boomstick Vesktop.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 87
This episode of Linux After Dark features stories about various tech wins and fails. Topics include updating Ubuntu, problems with Docker, recovering Microsoft passwords, building a PC remotely, and wireless access points.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 86
This episode of Linux After Dark looks back at desired developments in the Linux and FOSS world for 2024 and discusses aspirations for 2025. The hosts reflect on past expectations and future hopes for the open-source community.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 85
Gary and Chris from "Linux After Dark" discuss the lack of understanding around open source licenses among non-FOSS users. They attempt to explain the basics of licensing and explore reasons for this disinterest.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 84
This episode of Linux After Dark covers frustrations and wins related to FOSS and open source. It mentions tools like ncspot, py-spy, OggCamp, Distrobox, BoxBuddy, and audio-visualizer-python.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 83
In this episode of Linux After Dark, the hosts compete to design the worst possible RAID array and network storage device. They explore storage solutions that go against conventional wisdom.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 82
This episode of Linux After Dark explores the topic of being required to use specific software at work, and reasons behind only half of the hosts using Linux on the desktop.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 81
This episode of Linux After Dark revisits home networking setups, focusing on MoCa (network over coax) and the use of Apple TV for home automation. The hosts discuss their experiences and configurations.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 80
Linux After Dark reviews the Framework Laptop 13 DIY edition. The discussion focuses on the laptop's repairability and upgrade capabilities, noting its premium cost.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 79
This episode of Linux After Dark discusses the negative impact of social media, particularly its role in spreading misinformation and contributing to polarization. The hosts explore possible solutions to these problems.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 78
This episode of Linux After Dark explores the role of a proprietary games company in driving innovation on the Linux desktop. It also considers whether this is a positive development for the Linux community.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 77
This episode of Linux After Dark focuses on Ubuntu, specifically addressing the confusing situation with its security updates. The discussion covers why some enthusiast users are moving to different distributions, while acknowledging that…
- Linux After Dark – Episode 76
Linux After Dark discusses their updated opinions on GNOME, a topic they had previously recorded but decided not to publish due to its negative tone. The hosts explain how their views on GNOME have changed significantly since that time.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 75
This episode of Linux After Dark focuses on strategies for learning, remembering, and documenting new Linux and FOSS technologies.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 74
Linux After Dark Episode 74 explores the practice of customizing phones and computers. The discussion revolves around whether to impose personal defaults on others' machines or utilize standard distributions such as Ubuntu.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 73
Joe discusses repurposing an old Asus Eee PC netbook and other aging machines currently in use, including mention of Batocera. This episode is from the Linux After Dark podcast.
- Linux After Dark – Episode 72
In this episode of Linux After Dark, Florian Beijers, a full-time screen reader user, discusses the differences in accessibility experiences across various operating systems and Linux desktop environments. He also offers insights on how op…