Episode 19: The One Where Lana Tried Linux

Episode  |  November 27th, 2019  |  36 mins 52 secs

interview, laptop tips, origin story, pc gaming, puppy linux, slimbook, ubuntu, world of warcraft

For the first time, my wife Lana joins me on the microphone to introduce a new segment, and tell us all about her Linux origin story. Stick around for the plot twist and the bloopers!

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!

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.

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!

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?

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!