430: Interview with John Overton of Kove, Software Defined Memory
video: https://youtu.be/viTzTFszR_Q
In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview the founder of Kove, Dr. John Overton, about the journey from co-inventing distributed hash tables that powered the early cloud to his latest breakthrough Kove:SDM, a Software Defined Memory system that literally lets servers "download more RAM". Overton dives into the open source ethos that shaped his career. If youāre passionate about Linux, composable infrastructure, or tech that bends the laws of physics, this conversation is a must watch.
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Links:
https://kove.com/ (https://kove.com/)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributedhashtable (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_hash_table)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:21 Why we turned a 3-minute booth chat into a full interview
00:02:40 John Overton of Kove
00:03:48 Early career & inventing distributed hash tables
00:16:10 Foundational tech that made today's cloud possible
00:24:56 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
00:26:48 John's take on AI
00:39:52 The birth of Kove SDM ā why it started
01:03:16 Making "download more RAM" real ā memory-pool magic
01:17:40 Kove SDM vs. Compute Express Link (CXL)
01:24:54 What are there new challenges in computing youāre excited to tackle?
01:35:39 Lightning round ā guilty pleasures, movies & more
01:40:03 Outro
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429: Open Source AI, End of Clear Linux, & the Security Scoop with Sandfly
video: https://youtu.be/abgTchtrH0k
On this episode of Destination Linux, we are joined by security expert Craig Rowland returns for the āSandfly Security Scoop,ā explaining how the stealthy BPFdoor backādoor evades firewalls and sharing tips for DEF CON and Black Hat attendees. We also unpack listener feedback about phoneāaddiction myths and mindful smartphone use. Then we discuss Moonshotās openāsource Kimi AI model that tackles twoāmillionācharacter prompts and beats proprietary LLM benchmarks, sparking a wider chat about open AI guardrails and Linuxās role under the hood. Later, there's some bittersweet news that Intel is discontinuing its performanceātuned Clear Linux distro, prompting nostalgia and debate over rolling vs. hybrid releases. Our tip of the week highlights a crowdāsourced Linux guide that demystifies getting started with Ubuntu especially for network engineers.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:18 Community Feedback
00:10:20 Sandfly Security Scoop
00:23:15 Defcon VS Blackhat
00:29:31 OpenSource AI Kimi
00:47:38 Clear Linux OS & Intel's future
01:03:49 Community Tip and Trick
01:09:13 Support the Show
01:12:43 Outro
01:13:07 Post Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Sandfly Security Scoop
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
https://sandflysecurity.com/blog/sandfly-5-5-ai-powered-analysis-advanced-bpfdoor-detection-and-smarter-scanning (https://sandflysecurity.com/blog/sandfly-5-5-ai-powered-analysis-advanced-bpfdoor-detection-and-smarter-scanning)
Defcon VS Blackhat
https://defcon.org/ (https://defcon.org/)
https://www.blackhat.com/ (https://www.blackhat.com/)
OpenSource AI Kimi
https://www.kimi.com/ (https://www.kimi.com/)
https://huggingface.co/spaces/Jhawley/moonshotai-Kimi-K2-Instruct (https://huggingface.co/spaces/Jhawley/moonshotai-Kimi-K2-Instruct)
Clear Linux OS & Intel's future
https://community.clearlinux.org/t/all-good-things-come-to-an-end-shutting-down-clear-linux-os/10716 (https://community.clearlinux.org/t/all-good-things-come-to-an-end-shutting-down-clear-linux-os/10716)
https://news.itsfoss.com/clear-linux-os-discontinued/ (https://news.itsfoss.com/clear-linux-os-discontinued/)
https://www.omglinux.com/intel-clear-linux-os-discontinued-2025/ (https://www.omglinux.com/intel-clear-linux-os-discontinued-2025/)
Community Tip and Trick
https://rikosintie.github.io/Ubuntu4NetworkEngineers/CH02-Install-Tools/ (https://rikosintie.github.io/Ubuntu4NetworkEngineers/CH02-Install-Tools/)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
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428: Interview with Sherard Griffin of Red Hat
video: https://youtu.be/AQcthnOPHlA
In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview Sherard Griffin, the Head of Engineering for OpenShift AI at Red Hat. Sherard joins us to reveal how his team is scaling machine-learning across hybrid clouds and containers. He breaks down the Open Data Hub reference architecture and shows how it and other Open Source platforms democratize access to powerful AI tooling. Griffin also explains why transparent model lineage and cost efficient runtimes are non-negotiable for trustworthy enterprise AI deployments, and he shares candid insights on using open infrastructure at scale to unlock the next wave of generative AI innovation.
Sponsored by Sandfly Security: the revolutionary agentless platform designed for Linux. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly to experience security that's not just effective but gives you peace of mind. No agents. No downtime. Just cutting-edge protection.
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
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Links:
https://www.redhat.com/ (https://www.redhat.com/)
https://sherard.ai/ (https://sherard.ai/)
https://opendatahub.io/ (https://opendatahub.io/)
https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshift/openshift-data-science (https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshift/openshift-data-science)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:29 Sherard Griffin: OpenShift AI Meets Destination Linux
00:03:00 What Sparked the Tech Passion?
00:10:25 How Open Source Proved Its Power to Sherard
00:17:03 Red Hat Had Data to Crunchāand Sherard Was In
00:19:51 From Skepticism to Scale: Championing Kubernetes
00:26:47 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad]
00:28:52 AI for Everyone: Red Hatās Plan to Keep It Open
00:34:38 Is AI Replacing Us?
00:36:34 Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work Where It Matters
00:47:06 Inside the Big Projects Sherardās Leading Today
00:53:47 Why Linux Is Built for the Future of AI
00:59:44 Landing a Job in Open Source: Sherardās Advice
01:04:40 Guiding the Next Generation into Software Careers
01:10:18 Lightning Round
01:12:50 Final Thoughts and a Big Thank You to Sherard
01:14:10 Support the Show
01:16:15 Outro
video: https://youtu.be/DrRtxFrl06o
In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore a Bluetooth mesh chat app for doomsday scenarios, discussing its decentralized communication. We address community feedback on Wayland and X11 compatibility issues for NVIDIA users and introduce an open-source gaming project enhancing Linux performance with lossless scaling. We also highlight Ploopyās customizable dial for creative workflows and talk about SpeechNote, a privacy-focused offline speech-to-text application. All of this and more on this episode of Destination Linux.
Sponsored by Sandfly Security: the revolutionary agentless platform designed for Linux. Visit https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly to experience security that's not just effective but gives you peace of mind. No agents. No downtime. Just cutting-edge protection.
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 Intro
01:47 Community Feedback
18:39 Sandfly Security
21:36 BitChat: Secure Off-Grid Messaging
33:52 Lossless Scaling on Linux
38:32 This Was About Linux... Then Pancakes Happened
39:34 Back to Lossless ScalingāBecause It's That Cool
40:33 Trek Gets Sharper, Waffles Get Roasted, and So Does Ryan
42:38 Spin to Win: Dialing Up Linux Input Devices
45:14 Just Google āReal Moneyā ā It Works
45:50 The Ploopy Knob: Our New Favorite Input Tool
46:42 Smartphones vs Dumb Phones: Let's Bring Back the Brick Phones!
50:24 From Streaming to Stashing: Taking Back Control of Media
53:30 Wrapping Up the Ploopy Saga (For Now)
55:41 Speech Note - speech to text app for Linux
57:37 Support the Show
58:40 Outro
59:37 Post Show
Links:
Community Feedback
https://destinationlinux.net/comments (https://destinationlinux.net/comments)
https://destinationlinux.net/forum (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Sandfly Security
https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly (https://destinationlinux.net/sandfly)
BitChat: Secure Off-Grid Messaging
https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat (https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat)
Lossless Scaling on Linux
https://steamdeckhq.com/news/lossless-scaling-is-getting-ported-to-linux/ (https://steamdeckhq.com/news/lossless-scaling-is-getting-ported-to-linux/)
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/lsfg-vk-aims-to-bring-lossless-scalings-frame-generation-to-linux/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/lsfg-vk-aims-to-bring-lossless-scalings-frame-generation-to-linux/)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/LosslessScaling/?curatorclanid=42495043 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/?curator_clanid=42495043)
https://github.com/PancakeTAS/lsfg-vk (https://github.com/PancakeTAS/lsfg-vk)
The Ploopy Knob
https://ploopy.co/knob/ (https://ploopy.co/knob/)
https://ploopy.co/shop/knob/ (https://ploopy.co/shop/knob/)
https://www.theverge.com/news/698443/ploopy-knob-dial-peripheral-controller-open-source-qmk (https://www.theverge.com/news/698443/ploopy-knob-dial-peripheral-controller-open-source-qmk)
Speech Note - speech to text app for Linux
https://flathub.org/apps/net.mkiol.SpeechNote (https://flathub.org/apps/net.mkiol.SpeechNote)
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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 Valveās 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!
Forum Discussion Thread (https://destinationlinux.net/forum)
Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/e3d848a4-96c6-4ba9-b485-dace24f7e34f.mp3)
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Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com (https://jilllinuxgirl.com)
Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com (https://michaeltunnell.com)
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)
Support the Show
https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership)
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