Since 2018, Jason has been an evangelist for the Desktop Linux ecosystem. After adopting Linux as his daily driver, Jason pivoted his full-time tech coverage at Forbes to focus exclusively on exploring the thrilling world of Linux distributions, open source software, and the community creating it.
He racked up millions of page views at Forbes with his engaging and conversational approach to Linux and FOSS, making it accessible for the masses and approachable for beginners. He’s worked with and interviewed key leaders in the Linux world including Canonical, Valve, Red Hat, Lenovo, and Microsoft.
In 2022, Jason took his love for open source and community building to Mozilla, where he works full time as Thunderbird's Marketing Manager.
Jason Evangelho has hosted 68 Episodes.
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Episode 18: The System76 Superfan Special
Episode | November 20th, 2019 | 1 hr 16 mins
denver, desktop pcs, interview, superfan 3, superfan iii, system76, thelio
A very special episode from Denver, Colorado at System76 Headquarters!
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Episode 17: Ask Jason Anything - A Community Q&A Special
Episode | November 13th, 2019 | 38 mins 42 secs
ama, community q&a, special
In this special episode, Jason answers a wide range of community-submitted questions that go way beyond Linux.
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Episode 16: Peppermint OS & The Forever Distro
Episode | November 6th, 2019 | 49 mins 11 secs
dell xps 13, destination linux, grub, oryx pro, peppermint os, pop os, system76, ubuntu, unfa, zebedee boss
Can a "Frankenstein" Linux distro teach you valuable lessons? Yes, yes it can. Find out why my hunt for a "forever distro" is over, and the surprising plot twist that unfolded. Featuring special guest Zebedee Boss of Destination Linux!
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Episode 15: A Conversation with Chris Titus Tech
Episode | October 30th, 2019 | 52 mins 11 secs
chris titus tech, desktop, interview, ubuntu, youtube
In 2018, Chris switched to Linux and it changed his life. Sound familiar?
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Episode 14: Ubuntu Upgrades and Unusual Underdogs
Episode | October 23rd, 2019 | 31 mins 28 secs
desktop environments, gaming, indie games, kde, nvidia, pop os, ubuntu 19.10, xfce
Is KDE a beautiful but bloated desktop environment? Or is it actually LEANER than Xfce now? Plus: It's Ubuntu 19.10 upgrade season and there are some discoveries here worth paying attention to.
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Episode 13: The Linux Mint Gaming Report
Episode | October 16th, 2019 | 39 mins 29 secs
budgie, deepin cloud sync, gaming, linux mint, lorenzo sutton, steam
By popular request, I share my current "Linux toolkit," the collection of software and hardware I use on a daily basis for work and play. And be sure to listen for your chance to share your own favorites on the next episode.
Then, a meaty discussion about gaming on Linux Mint as I reboot the original "Linux Gaming Report" at Forbes.
Plus, another Linux Origin Story and a new Song from the Source!
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Episode 12: Flagship Linux Hardware
Episode | October 9th, 2019 | 38 mins 28 secs
demonic sweaters, hardware, laptop, microsoft, overgrive, surface, thelio
How do we define 'flagship' Linux hardware? Does this hardware even EXIST? In this episode I pose some tough questions that deserve an ongoing discussion.
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Episode 11: Episode 11: Zorin OS and the Future of Desktop Linux
Episode | October 2nd, 2019 | 1 hr 31 secs
artyom zorin, demonic sweaters, linux, ubuntu mate, windows 7, zorin os
My interview with Zorin OS co-founder Artyom Zorin goes way beyond just talking about an awesome Linux distribution. Artyom also reveals what the Zorin Group is building to increase adoption of desktop Linux in schools, governments, and developing countries.
Plus: A breakdown of the Ubuntu MATE 19.10 "Paper Cut Release," a community-submitted Linux Origin Story, and a rocking Song from the Source courtesy of Demonic Sweaters!
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Episode 10: Embrace, Extend, Trust? The Microsoft Interview
Episode | September 25th, 2019 | 1 hr 6 mins
devader, gamehub, indie music, linux, microsoft, onedrive, open source
A special interview with Linux advocate Christopher Scott, a Microsoft employee who's fighting for change inside the company, and trust within the Linux community.
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Episode 9: Fine Wine - The Codeweavers Interview
Episode | September 18th, 2019 | 1 hr 11 mins
codeweavers, destination linux, dln, proton, valve, wine
Codeweavers CEO Jeremy White and Wine developer Andrew Eikum join Jason for a revealing interview, a new podcast network is revealed, and the community sounds off about Huawei laptops with Deepin Linux!
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Episode 8: Purism's Librem 5 and the Alternative Mobile OS
Episode | September 11th, 2019 | 40 mins 37 secs
alternative os, destination linux, flashpoint, foss, librem 5, mobile, purism, ten of eleven
Michael and Ryan from Destination Linux join me to tease a huge announcement, then we settle in for a discussion about Purism's Librem 5 delay, and the overall landscape of alternate mobile operating systems.
Plus a Discovery of the Week that archives the webgames of the past, and some sweet electronica from open source musician Ten Of Eleven!
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Episode 7: The elementary OS Interview
Episode | September 4th, 2019 | 1 hr 6 mins
cliffvrd, daniel fore, distro challenge, elementary os, linux tweaks, mx linux
I'm joined by Daniel Foré for a revealing conversation about the philosophies, challenges and decisions involved in creating and managing a distribution like elementary OS.
Plus, a Discovery of the Week your eyeballs will appreciate! Then, say hello to our first L4E Distro Challenge: MX Linux 19 Beta! To close out the episode, let's wind things down with some beautiful, melodic music from CLIFFVRD.