The Linux Action Show!
Season 2013
Weekly news, commentary, and reviews for the Linux and Open Source Software communities.
Where to Watch Season 2013
52 Episodes
- Ubuntu Phone DOA?
E242Ubuntu Phone DOA?Canonical dominated the headlines this week, we look past the hype and ask the tough questions. What happens of the Ubuntu is a success or… A failure? And: What we want to see from an Ubuntu powered mobile. PLUS: We’ve got our hands on the first official statistics for Steam Linux usage, Fedora’s bad news, and the con goodness arriving for Linux users! Then it’s your emails, our answers, and so much more! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Linux Wins CES
E243Linux Wins CESThe best gadgets at CES this year were running Linux. We round-up the highlights of these Linux powered goodies, and speculate about the future of the expo. Plus Blizzard’s big Linux bombshell, the sunset of WebcamStudio, why you might see a Firefox OS powered smartphone soon, and is Samba less relevant these days? Plus: Your feedback, our picks of the week, and so much more! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Bodilicious Bodhi Review
E244Bodilicious Bodhi ReviewBodhi Linux grabbed our attention with the stable release of E17. We’ll tell you what makes this scrappy distribution standout, and why E17 could be an XFCE killer. Plus: Our meta review of Fedora 18, Gnome 3 forked again, the awesome game coming to Linux next week, and Ubuntu’s possible BIG gamble. Then your emails, our picks of the week, and MUCH MORE! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Must Try Linux Games
E245Must Try Linux GamesWe highlight the must try Linux games for casual, hardcore, and the thinker players. Also some of the best games coming out of Kickstarter, and resources to track future Kickstarter games with Linux support. Plus we bust the Ubuntu rumors of the week, discuss future versions of Gnome and KDE, cover the great news for Linux pros, and the distro coming to a theater near you! AND SO MUCH MORE! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Google Docs Alternative
E246Google Docs AlternativeGoogle Docs has some powerful features, collaborative editing being chief among them. This week we’ll show you why Etherpad Lite is more than just multiplayer notepad. Plus why Valve’s Gabe Newell thinks Apple might be a big threat, the major new feature landing in Ubuntu 13.04, and the tasty gift Google gave to some UK schools! AND SO MUCH MORE! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Podcasting on Linux
E247Podcasting on LinuxWe cover the state of media production on Linux, and share our tips to get your own podcast, powered by Linux, off the ground! And we answer a very popular audience question: how to record Skype calls under Linux. Plus: A mini-review of KDE 4.10, Gabe claims Linux is a “get-out-of-jail free pass” for the gaming industry, Carmack says skip native the native port and focus on WINE, we share the great news for new Linux laptop users… AND SO MUCH MORE! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Wrath of Cron
E248Wrath of CronAn overview of cron, the little soldier in your computer performing duties for you every single day. Plus our ideas to play with cron, and the powerful things it’s used for in the Enterprise. Plus Steam officially launches for Linux, and Valve turns on the love lamp for Linux gamers. Munich responds to Microsoft’s outrageous study, Ubuntu Phone images are on the way, a look at Chrome OS’s recent successes… AND SO MUCH MORE! - Inside Ubuntu Touch
E249Inside Ubuntu TouchMuch more than just a touch of Ubuntu, we take a deep dive into the Ubuntu Touch Preview and how they’ve pulled it off, the surprising components of Android that are being used, and why it means Ubuntu Touch will be on hundreds of popular devices soon. Plus we’ve got an explanation of Linus’ recent blow up, the big news for Btrfs, some Steam secrets revealed… AND SO MUCH MORE! All this week on, The Linux Action Show! - Backup with Clonezilla
E250Backup with ClonezillaSave the day with Clonezilla, in today’s episode we’ll show you how easy Clonezilla can undo an rm -rf gone wrong! Hit the reset button and restore your system to a perfect working condition with our quick tutorial. Plus: The great news for Firefox OS, getting Linux into hollywood grassroots style, a BIG batch of your emails…. - Ubuntu’s Big Gamble
E251Ubuntu’s Big GambleThe CEO of System76 joins us to discuss the impact Ubuntu’s recent announcements on Linux, the community, and products built around Ubuntu. Then we debate if Canonical leading Ubuntu down a path of collapse under the weight of a massive gamble on unproven, in-house technology, or are they about to make their grand contribution to the open source community? Plus the good news for KDE & WebM users, we answer some Linux questions… - openSUSE: Ubuntu Killer?
E252openSUSE: Ubuntu Killer?It’s our review of openSUSE 12.3. Is this powerful distribution an island of refuge for Ubuntu defectors? And we’ll discuss how openSUSE stands on it’s own, as a distribution with a rich legacy that’s following it’s own path to the future. But are there a few bumps along this journey? Plus: Some desktop replacements for Google Reader, support for Wayland builds, your emails… - Master Linux with Puppet
E253Master Linux with PuppetPuppet is an an open source configuration management tool that our friend Allan uses every single day. He joins us to discuss this free tool that can help you manage 1 to thousands of Linux boxes. Then a look at Linux Mint Debian Edition, Fedora’s Wayland strategy, some Kickstarter games that look great… - ownCloud 5 Review
E254ownCloud 5 ReviewCan OwnCloud solve your Dropbox problem? The free web based software that promises to reduce or even replace Google, Dropbox, and much more in your life. But has the project bitten off more then it can chew? Tune in to find out! And: Our overview of OwnCloud’s desktop syncing system, and the innovative way OwnCloud is deployed to Linux distributions. Plus: The FUD storm heading towards Linux gamers, a quick look at Gnome 3.8, Microsoft gets slapped down, a surprise gadget unboxing…. - Jitsi: A Free Skype Alternative
E255Jitsi: A Free Skype AlternativeA new Jitsi is out, does it finally offer video calling in the Freedom Dimension? We’ll put Jitsi to the test and see if we can break out nasty Skype habit. Then we debate: is Google trying to avoid the Linux “stigma”? Plus we’ve got a surprise unboxing, why Valve considers “Linux an island of stability in a sea of commercial chaos”… - Linux’s Wirecast Problem
E256Linux’s Wirecast ProblemEven we have to admit Linux has a few important weak spots that remain. This week we come clean on why the world’s #1 Linux podcast is edited on a Hackintosh. Why we feel it’s going to require a radical technology leap for the situation to get any better, and some near term hopes. Plus: SSH Tunnels vs VPNs, how to quickly use an SSH tunnel for an application specific need, details on a lightweight KDE based desktop coming soon, Nvidia’s answer to Linus’ F&#CK YOU… - Ubuntu 13.04: Best But Boring?
E257Ubuntu 13.04: Best But Boring?Ubuntu 13.04 was nearly the release that wasn’t, but now it looks like it could be the next great desktop. What happens when you hit the top, and loose your focus? We’ll answer why even though this release gets two thumbs up, it still leaves us feeling a little disappointed. Plus our interview with an independent distro builder, and where he finds his motivation to fight the big dogs, Netflix’s HTML5 plans, open source taking over the world… - LinuxFest NW PT 1
E258LinuxFest NW PT 1LinuxFest Northwest 2013 just wrapped up, and we’ve got some of the highlights from the event. After recovering from a super bug attack, Chris gets the studio put back together just in time to get you this week’s episode out a day late! We feature interviews with folks who stopped by the Jupiter Broadcasting booth, our favorite moments, and share stories about our amazing community. Plus: Left 4 Dead is coming to Linux, new hardware to hack on… - LinuxFest NW PT 2
E259LinuxFest NW PT 2Interviews from the floor of LinuxFest Northwest. We chat with the open source industry players who are getting the word out about their efforts. Plus making podcasting accessible to the community, a quick look at Left 4 Dead 2 for Linux, a fond look at the new Debian Wheezy release, our thoughts on why Geary failed to reach funding… - Bittorrent Sync vs AeroFS
E260Bittorrent Sync vs AeroFSBittorrent Sync is out, and it promises to enable p2p Dropbox style file sharing, for free, with no limits. But has AeroFS already beat them to the punch? We put these two Dropbox killers head to head. Plus: The systemic issues facing Microsoft that have lead to open source code remaining the benchmark of quality, Gabe prepares to address the Linux faithful, Gnome upsets users, Ubuntu has a new package format, a double picks blowout… - Docker: Containers Made Easy
E261Docker: Containers Made EasyLinux Containers offer functionally similar to FreeBSD’s Jails and OpenVZ, but have remained mostly outside the reach for casual users. Today we’ll show you how Docker can get you up and running with some of the most powerful technology available for Linux today, in minutes. Then – We run down the big distro releases, debate of Ubuntu is the OS X of Linux, answer some of your great question… - Linux Mint 15 Review: Arch’s Nemesis?
E262Linux Mint 15 Review: Arch’s Nemesis?Linux Mint 15 is about to hit the web. Is this the distro for the disenfranchised Ubuntu user? We’ll demo of some of Mint 15’s best new features, look at MATE vs Cinnamon. And why Mint’s real competition might be Arch Linux, and the Arch challenge is announced! PLUS: A flash review of 5 great new games for Linux, a huge BIG batch of your feedback… - The Arch Way
E263The Arch WayWe wrap up our week with the Arch challenge! We report our successes, our failures, and how the dynamics of the Arch community can be a bit of a challenge for new users. Plus getting the assistance you need when tackling a challenge in Arch, the upcoming features in Gnome 3.10, Mark Shuttleworth closing Ubuntu’s #1 bug, and we give away some Steam games! - Privacy Under Linux
E264Privacy Under LinuxWe demo tools for Linux to protect your privacy. And we’ll highlight Bitmessage, an up and coming open source project designed to kill email, and encrypt your communications from the start. Plus: The big plans for Cinnamon, FireFox OS’ get a big boost, the conclusion to our Let’s Play giveaway… - Easy As Pi Tor Proxy
E265Easy As Pi Tor ProxyWith a Raspberry Pi it’s never been easier to create a Tor Proxy for you entire network. This week we’ll show you how to get off the ground quick, with Torberry. A distribution for the Raspberry Pi that will have you up and running on the Tor network in minutes. Plus what Unity3D has in store for Linux users, how Chris is rolling his own Jungle Disk, some gaming news, your emails… - Reader Replacements for Linux
E267Reader Replacements for LinuxBuild your own Google Reader replacement, or check out one of the hosted options. Will run down the list of the candidates we think have the best potential to replace Google Reader on Linux. Then: The week’s Mir headlines have brought out the trolls, we’ll tackle one of the Linux community’s biggest problems: the community. Plus a HUGE batch of your desktop submissions, new games for Linux… - MIR Problems
E268MIR ProblemsWayland and Mir are now under heavy development, but the community seems more divided than ever. We’ll explain why the developers want to replace X11 so badly, the big challenges facing Mir, and the long term division that desktop Linux is facing. Plus our quick review of Fedora 19, the solar powered Linux laptop generating so much buzz… - Linux Drive Recovery
E270Linux Drive RecoverySome of the best tools to save and recover data from a failing drive are free, and built for Linux. We’ll demo some of the best tools to save your data, and make the best of a bad situation. Plus a few tips to prevent data loss and monitor the health of your drives. PLUS: Setting up a Honeypot for security and fun, things to keep in mind, and using a Raspberry Pi as the Honeypot. Then: A big batch of your emails, dev drama of the week, Ubuntu Forums is hacked… - Ubuntu's Edge Gamble
E271Ubuntu's Edge GambleCanonical hopes to smash crowdfunding recordings with their massive Ubuntu Edge campaign. We’ll share our thoughts on this effort, what the impacts are if it succeeds or fails, and why even an Ubuntu critic should be paying attention Plus our reactions to ReactOS, a big batch of your emails… - Backing up Blu-Ray on Linux
E272Backing up Blu-Ray on LinuxManage your Blu-Ray’s under Linux with ease, it’s our workflow for getting the highest quality backups of your Blu-Rays possible. Plus: The case for replacing your routers firmware with Linux, we start the X11 Doomsday Clock, a big batch of your emails… - Easy Linux Remote Desktop
E273Easy Linux Remote DesktopOur straightforward approach to setting up Remote access to a Linux, Windows, or Mac. Control your desktop from your mobile device, or another computer. PLUS: An overview of the Drives for Jupiter project, why Chris went with FreeNAS, the joys of NFS, an epic announcement…. - elementary OS Luna Shines
E274elementary OS Luna ShinesWe’ll review this highly anticipated distribution. Is it heavy handed idealism, or one of the true desktop contenders? It’s been in development for years, elementary OS hits 1.0 this week, and we give it our full attention. PLUS: Our prognoses for the Ubuntu Edge campaign, more Firefox OS hardware hits the streets, we share some Podcasting secrets… - Ubuntu Beyond the Edge
E275Ubuntu Beyond the EdgeUbuntu Edge failed to reach its funding, there are many theories why, we’ll break them all down and debate if the touch trend has come to an end. Plus: A walkthrough of Bitmessage and the recent “hack” attempt this week, a new self hosted email project… - pfSense Makes Sense
E279pfSense Makes SenseThe pfSense project has a new release, we’ll run down some of our favorite features and how we use them. Plus Valve’s Gabe Newell says Linux is the future of gaming, and we’ll break down exactly why he feels that way. Then: CyanogenMod’s got some big plans, but are they stepping on the community open source developers to get there? Plus a LinuxCon 2013 wrap up, the big Steam rumors… - ZoneMinder Review
E280ZoneMinder ReviewMatt demos his ZoneMinder setup, powered by consumer IP cams running on his Ubuntu home server. We’ll cover the exciting news for ZoneMinder, and how to get up and running quickly. Plus: We dig into the Steam news of the week, then a fresh look at the interesting future of Gnome… - WebRTC Game Changer
E281WebRTC Game ChangerWebRTC is going to bring a whole new category of applications to Linux, and the web. We’ll demo some of our favorite and surprisingly powerful uses of WebRTC that go way beyond basic video chat. Plus Steambox specs get real, Mir gets dropped from Ubuntu 13.10… - Ubuntu 13.10 Review
E282Ubuntu 13.10 ReviewHas Ubuntu become all about the Dash? Or is there more going on in this saucy release? We’ll dig into our pain points and moments of joy in our Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander review. Plus: The HP vs Microsoft cold war heats up, Steam Dev Days leave us dreaming, a quick look at Cinnamon 2.0... - Diskstation vs FreeNAS
E283Diskstation vs FreeNASSynology’s Linux powered DS412+ is a powerful server, wrapped in a ultra compact near silent enclosure. How does this unit stack up to a FreeNAS server you could build? Is the lack of ZFS support a hindrance? Our answers might surprise you. Plus: Did Mark Shuttleworth shift the tone of the community dialog by labeling his opposition the open source Tea Party? It’s our blow-by-blow guide to the big stink over the weekend, that we will be smelling for weeks…. - openSUSE's Jos Poortvliet
E286openSUSE's Jos PoortvlietopenSUSE’s community manager Jos Poortvliet joins us to discuss openSUSE 13.1, integrating new technologies such as systemd and wayland, his thoughts on staying competitive, and your questions! Plus the solid details we now know about SteamOS and Steam Machines, the big upset of the week…. - openSUSE 13.1 Review
E287openSUSE 13.1 ReviewopenSUSE 13.1 hits the web this week, and it’s our review of this serious contender. With a focus on stability and polish, can this Linux for adults have a lot of fun? We look at some of the tools, features, and advantages that set openSUSE apart, and a few areas that could use some work. Plus: Linus’ dad kicks of an Internet storm, news of the week... - Antergos Interview
E288Antergos InterviewAntergos is bringing Arch to the masses, but still keeps it simple. We chat with the founder of Antergos, formerly Cinnarch, about their future plans, and how they hope to improve Arch without taking away what makes it so great. Plus: A backdoor worm plagues Linux boxes, details on SteamOS game streaming… - Linux Mint 16 Review
E289Linux Mint 16 ReviewWe’ve got the Cinnamon and MATE editions of Linux Mint 16 Petra loaded, we’ll give you a tour of the release highlights, and share our thoughts on this latest release. Has Mint reclaimed the perfected desktop crown? We’ll debate. Plus: Another worm hits the web for Linux, a Jolla round up… - System76 Laptop Special
E290System76 Laptop SpecialIs the Galago UltraPro the ultimate Linux ultrabook? We’ve got that and the Kudu Professional from System76 in studio. It’s our review of these Haswell powered laptops. PLUS: Does the Intel Iris GPU hold up to the Steam challenge? And Linux’s big area of growth in 2014, that nobody’s talking about. - System76 Leopard Extreme Review
E291System76 Leopard Extreme ReviewSteamOS and the Leopard Extreme are in studio, and we’ve got a lot to say. We start with a tour under the hood of SteamOS, and then we put Leopard Extreme from System76 to the ultimate performance test. Plus: Lessons learned in switching new users to Linux, a look at OwnCloud 6… - Fedora 20 Review
E292Fedora 20 Reviewedora 20 has arrived and we’ve put it through its paces. Is this the ultimate Linux workstation for those who want to ride the cutting edge? Or are there a few too many rough edges on this well intentioned distribution? Tune in to find out! Plus: Some of our favorite tools built into Fedora 20, the good news from Kdenlive, a re-spin of SteamOS… - 2014 Linux Predictions
E2932014 Linux Predictions2014 is going to be a big year for Linux, but first we reflect on what was big in 2013, how we scored with our predictions, and then we look ahead to 2014. Will the Steam Box be a flop? Is this a make it or break it year for Ubuntu? We’ll debate those topics and much more in our annual end of year action packed extravaganza…
