426: Linux Desktop hits 5%, Fairphone drops Gen 6, & Wayback might save your favorite X desktop
video: https://youtu.be/C1Z_e2W2i8g
In this episode of Destination Linux, we discuss the Fairphone 6's modular design for sustainability and its role in addressing e-waste. We engage with listener feedback, notably Frank's story about essential tremors, highlighting the importance of tech accessibility. Our conversation also covers Wayback, a Wayland compositor enhancing compatibility with X11, and the impact of Valve’s Proton integration on Linux gaming. We celebrate Linux reaching a 5% desktop market share and introduce IP Lookup, a useful tool for IP information. All this and much more!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:05 Community Feedback
15:38 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
18:15 Fedora Keeping 32-bit Libraries
19:12 Wayback: Run Classic X Desktops on Wayland
25:53 Fairphone 6 Launches: Modular, Private, and Built to Last
34:12 GrapheneOS vs. Fairphone
37:25 Proton for All: Steam Flips the Switch!
38:43 Linux Desktop Hits 5%: from Niche to Noticed
47:10 IP LookUp: Hacker Vibes in a Clean GUI
48:27 Support the Show
54:36 Outro
57:50 Post Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Fedora Keeping 32-bit Libraries
https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f44-change-proposal-drop-i686-support-system-wide/156324/404 (https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f44-change-proposal-drop-i686-support-system-wide/156324/404)
Wayback: Run Classic X Desktops on Wayland
https://github.com/kaniini/wayback (https://github.com/kaniini/wayback)
https://www.osnews.com/story/142664/wayback-experimental-layer-to-run-x-desktop-environments-on-wayland/ (https://www.osnews.com/story/142664/wayback-experimental-layer-to-run-x-desktop-environments-on-wayland/)
Fairphone 6 Launches: Modular, Private, and Built to Last
https://shop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6 (https://shop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6)
Proton for All: Steam Flips the Switch!
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-update-brings-accessibility-settings-and-proton-enabled-by-default-to-make-linux-gaming-simpler/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-update-brings-accessibility-settings-and-proton-enabled-by-default-to-make-linux-gaming-simpler/)
Linux Desktop Hits 5%: from Niche to Noticed
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/united-states-of-america (https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/united-states-of-america)
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1lpepvq/linuxbreaksthrough5shareinusadesktopos/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1lpepvq/linux_breaks_through_5_share_in_usa_desktop_os/)
https://ostechnix.com/linux-reaches-5-desktop-market-share-in-usa/ (https://ostechnix.com/linux-reaches-5-desktop-market-share-in-usa/)
IP LookUp: Hacker Vibes in a Clean GUI
https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.bytezz.IPLookup (https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.bytezz.IPLookup)
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425: Flathub Hits 3 Billion, Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi, Fedora 32-Bit Fallout
video: https://youtu.be/5xKRqsWp46M
On this episode of Destination Linux, we celebrate Flathub’s stunning climb to 3 billion app downloads, explore how the new Kali Linux 2025.2 release can turn your Raspberry Pi into a powerhouse for ethical hacking, and unpack Fedora’s controversial proposal to drop 32-bit support in Fedora 44. All of this and much more on Destination Linux!
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:39 Community Feedback
00:11:38 Sandfly Security
00:14:35 3 Billion Reasons Flathub Matters
00:37:02 Is i686 Support on the Fedora Chopping Block?
00:46:58 Meet Jasmine: The Launcher You Didn’t Know You Needed
00:50:20 Michael’s Secret Talent: Raptor LARPing
00:52:05 USB Wi-Fi Dongles: Choose Wisely
00:57:17 Ryan Recruits His Boss for Linux
00:58:38 Ubuntu’s Problem: It Looks Amazing
01:00:19 Support the Show
01:02:13 Outro
01:02:32 Post Show
Links:
Community Feedback
Ladybird video = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YM7pDMLvr4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YM7pDMLvr4)
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
3 Billion Reasons Flathub Matters
https://flathub.org/statistics (https://flathub.org/statistics)
https://ostechnix.com/flathub-3-billion-downloads/ (https://ostechnix.com/flathub-3-billion-downloads/)
Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi
https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2025-2-release/ (https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2025-2-release/)
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/kali-linux-gets-a-major-upgrade-with-more-than-10-new-hacking-tools-plus-vpn-ip-extension-great-for-ethical-hackers-and-pentest-pros (https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/kali-linux-gets-a-major-upgrade-with-more-than-10-new-hacking-tools-plus-vpn-ip-extension-great-for-ethical-hackers-and-pentest-pros)
Is i686 Support on the Fedora Chopping Block?
https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f44-change-proposal-drop-i686-support-system-wide/156324 (https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f44-change-proposal-drop-i686-support-system-wide/156324)
Meet Jasmine: The Launcher You Didn’t Know You Needed
https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.alamahant.Jasmine (https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.alamahant.Jasmine)
USB Wi-Fi Dongles: Choose Wisely
https://amzn.to/3ZZozSG (https://amzn.to/3ZZozSG)
Support the Show
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424: KDE Plasma 6.4 Powerups, Google's AOSP Pixel Pullback, Denmark Dumps MS Office
video: https://youtu.be/txJomfjAUqI
In this episode of Destination Linux, we unpack Denmark’s push for digital sovereignty as it swaps Microsoft Office 365 for LibreOffice, question Google’s commitment to openness after Pixel-specific code goes missing from the latest Android 16 AOSP drop, and celebrate KDE Plasma 6.4’s slew of polish-packed upgrades. Tune in for the big picture on open-source wins, setbacks, and standout releases ... all in one quick-hitting show.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:26 Community Feedback
00:04:37 Ryan Picks Arch (Again)
00:05:54 Ryan Is Okay, I Guess
00:06:25 Ricing Your System
00:10:00 Sandfly Security
00:13:57 Denmark Switches to LibreOffice
00:19:18 All Six Feet in the Water
00:20:19 Ryan Hates Centipedes
00:21:23 The DL Crew Loves Bees
00:22:41 Google Makes It’s Android Open Source Less Accessible
00:32:28 Ryan Tries to Skip Michael's Topic
00:33:08 Ryan Makes Old Man References
00:34:14 KDE Plasma 6.4 Arrives
00:35:46 KDE Plasma 6.4: Flexible Tiling
00:38:34 KDE Fanboy Praises Plasma
00:39:05 KDE Plasma 6.4: HDR Calibration
00:40:30 Framwork has the crew excited
00:45:41 Drop the Extra 'S'
00:46:32 KDE Plasma 6.4: Spectacle Overhaul
00:47:49 KDE Plasma 6.4: System Monitoring
00:48:40 KDE Plasma 6.4: KRunner
00:50:29 KDE Plasma 6.4 Wrap Up
00:52:25 Tip of the Week: Viewing Logs in Linux
00:56:22 Support the Show
01:01:11 Outro
01:01:31 Post Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Ryan Is Okay, I Guess
https://store.tuxdigital.com/products/ryan-is-okay-i-guess-tee (https://store.tuxdigital.com/products/ryan-is-okay-i-guess-tee)
Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Denmark Switches to LibreOffice
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/denmark-government-replaces-microsoft-with-linux-libreoffice (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/denmark-government-replaces-microsoft-with-linux-libreoffice)
https://www.neowin.net/news/denmark-ditching-windows-and-office-for-linux-as-it-may-not-want-to-rely-on-microsoft-trump/ (https://www.neowin.net/news/denmark-ditching-windows-and-office-for-linux-as-it-may-not-want-to-rely-on-microsoft-trump/)
Google Makes It’s Android Open Source Less Accessible
https://9to5google.com/2025/06/12/android-open-source-project-pixel-change/ (https://9to5google.com/2025/06/12/android-open-source-project-pixel-change/)
KDE Plasma 6.4
https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.0/ (https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.0/)
Tip of the Week: Viewing Logs in Linux
https://destinationlinux.net/424 (https://destinationlinux.net/424)
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423: Good-bye to X11 in Ubuntu (GNOME), Hello to /e/OS 3.0, and Apple tries to Contain Linux
video: https://youtu.be/72OZsGwPee0
In this episode of Destination Linux, Ryan, Michael, and Jill suit up as open-source superheroes to tackle the week’s biggest stories: Ubuntu 25.10’s bold move to drop GNOME on X11 for Wayland, Apple’s new containerization feature that sneaks Linux into macOS, and Murena’s privacy-focused /e/ OS 3.0 update. They spar over kernel-level anti-cheat rootkits, debate Wayland’s readiness for prime time (NVIDIA woes and all), we respond to Community Feedback — including pizza bribes and snack shenanigans—and spotlight Bouncer, a nifty firewall-zone helper. Strap in, sync your repos, and join the DL crew as they champion truth, justice, and software freedom — all in under an hour of geeky goodness.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:24 Community Feedback
00:11:42 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
00:14:32 Canonical is removing X11 from Ubuntu's GNOME edition, here's why
00:30:10 Murena announces /e/OS 3.0 for Smartphones
00:42:28 Apple Release New Tools for Running Linux Containers on Mac
00:54:44 Software Spotlight: Bouncer
00:56:37 Support the show
01:00:46 Outro (with test for Michael's animation skills)
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Ubuntu 25.10 drops Gnome on X11
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-25-10-drops-support-for-gnome-on-xorg/62538 (https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-25-10-drops-support-for-gnome-on-xorg/62538)
Murena announces /e/OS 3.0 for Smartphones
https://murena.com/introducing-e-os-3-0/ (https://murena.com/introducing-e-os-3-0/)
https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases (https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases)
Apple Release New Tools for Running Linux Containers on Mac
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-supercharges-its-tools-and-technologies-for-developers/ (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-supercharges-its-tools-and-technologies-for-developers/)
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/apple-linux-container-tool-mac-developers (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/apple-linux-container-tool-mac-developers)
Software Spotlight: Bouncer
https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.justinrdonnelly.bouncer (https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.justinrdonnelly.bouncer)
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422: Rustification of Linux, Arch wants Sponsors, VirtualBox to the rescue & more
video: https://youtu.be/xf54vJrXB0o
This week on Destination Linux, Captain Jill, Ryan, and Michael chart a course through the latest open-source headlines: VirtualBox 7.1.10 lands with fresh kernel and ARM love, Ubuntu plots a daring switch to a Rust-powered sudo-rs, and Arch Linux eyes transparent sponsorships (hey there, Valve!). Plus, a spirited listener debate on GrapheneOS, iOS privacy, and why security still matters—alongside our agentless friends at Sandfly Security. Buckle up, sync your repos, and keep flying with us!
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 Community Feedback
10:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
13:08 Sandfly Security booth at the Red Hat Summit
13:44 Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
27:19 Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you
43:06 Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships
53:50 Software Spotlight: Add Water
59:33 Support the show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-rust-sudo-rs-change)
Virtual Machines & Ryan has a story for you
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels (https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-1-10-is-out-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-15-and-6-16-kernels)
Arch Linux seems to be preparing for Sponsorships
https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/ (https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/)
Software Spotlight: Add Water
https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater (https://flathub.org/apps/dev.qwery.AddWater)
Support the show
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