fedora – Linux OTC https://linuxotc.org "Linux Off The Cuff" Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:54:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://linuxotc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-FO71ABCF89B83-01-e1671551402820-32x32.jpg fedora – Linux OTC https://linuxotc.org 32 32 213046145 78 – What is a Criminal? https://linuxotc.org/2026/08/78-what-is-a-criminal/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:44:45 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/2026/08/78-what-is-a-criminal/ Join hosts Bill, Charlie, Eric, and Majid in episode 78 of Linux OTC to dig into phone security, payment scams, and the state of KDE Plasma distros. Charlie opens with a story about a China-specific phone where Google pulled Google Pay functionality overnight, sparking a wider talk about telemetry, GDPR, and security risks on Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo devices. The hosts compare privacy-friendly payment tools like Curve, Walt, and privacy.com, then Eric and Majid share unsettling stories about AI voice-cloning scams targeting elderly relatives, underscoring why "safe words" are becoming a real family security measure.

The second half turns to the Linux desktop, comparing KDE Neon, the new immutable Arch-based KDE Linux, and Tuxedo OS's move from Ubuntu to Debian testing. The group debates Flatpak's stalled development against the upcoming systemd-dependent Flatpak Next, weighs Snap against Flatpak, and covers Fedora's shift toward an atomic, bootc-based image. Eric recounts driver headaches on openSUSE Tumbleweed, while Bill recommends the up-and-coming Softless Linux. Charlie also plugs FOSSStudio (fsudio.org) and Fetch Terminal. New episodes land every two weeks — find the show on Matrix, Discord, and Fosstodon.

Join hosts Bill, Charlie, Eric, and Majid in episode 78 of Linux OTC to dig into phone security, payment scams, and the state of KDE Plasma distros. Charlie opens with a story about a China-specific phone where Google pulled Google Pay functionality overnight, sparking a wider talk about telemetry, GDPR, and security risks on Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo devices. The hosts compare privacy-friendly payment tools like Curve, Walt, and privacy.com, then Eric and Majid share unsettling stories about AI voice-cloning scams targeting elderly relatives, underscoring why “safe words” are becoming a real family security measure.

The second half turns to the Linux desktop, comparing KDE Neon, the new immutable Arch-based KDE Linux, and Tuxedo OS’s move from Ubuntu to Debian testing. The group debates Flatpak’s stalled development against the upcoming systemd-dependent Flatpak Next, weighs Snap against Flatpak, and covers Fedora’s shift toward an atomic, bootc-based image. Eric recounts driver headaches on openSUSE Tumbleweed, while Bill recommends the up-and-coming Softless Linux. Charlie also plugs FOSSStudio (fsudio.org) and Fetch Terminal. New episodes land every two weeks — find the show on Matrix, Discord, and Fosstodon.

]]> 692 71 – Compound Stupidity https://linuxotc.org/2026/05/71-compound-stupidity/ Sat, 02 May 2026 18:52:37 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=569 We start off talking about the non standard experience you get from one Linux distro to another. Majid talks about his experience transferring files. Some Distros are a little closer to the upstream than others. This gets us into a discussion about Fedora, RHEL, and the like. All of this and way more!

We start off talking about the non standard experience you get from one Linux distro to another. Majid talks about his experience transferring files. Some Distros are a little closer to the upstream than others. This gets us into a discussion about Fedora, RHEL, and the like. All of this and way more!

]]> 569 63 – Audio Antics and Arch Adventures: The 67 Chronicles https://linuxotc.org/2025/12/63-audio-antics-and-arch-adventures-the-67-chronicles/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:48:15 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=530 In this lively episode of Linux OTC, we kick off with some unexpected technical hiccups when Majid’s audio takes a turn for the bizarre, sparking a spirited debate about the causes. As we navigate through the audio chaos, the conversation shifts to the fascinating evolution of smartphones, exploring how they’ve transformed our daily lives.

Later, we dive into the intricacies of Arch Linux and debate the merits and pitfalls of using the AUR (Arch User Repository). Battery life also makes a brief appearance as we share tips and experiences to help listeners maximize their device’s endurance.

Amidst the tech talk, one amusing cultural meme—“67”—keeps making its way back into the conversation, adding a humorous twist to our discussions. Join us for a blend of tech insights, friendly banter, and plenty of laughs!

]]> In this lively episode of Linux OTC, we kick off with some unexpected technical hiccups when Majid’s audio takes a turn for the bizarre, sparking a spirited debate about the causes. As we navigate through the audio chaos, the conversation shifts to the fascinating evolution of smartphones, exploring how they’ve transformed our daily lives.

Later, we dive into the intricacies of Arch Linux and debate the merits and pitfalls of using the AUR (Arch User Repository). Battery life also makes a brief appearance as we share tips and experiences to help listeners maximize their device’s endurance.

Amidst the tech talk, one amusing cultural meme—“67”—keeps making its way back into the conversation, adding a humorous twist to our discussions. Join us for a blend of tech insights, friendly banter, and plenty of laughs!

]]> 530 39 – AI and Bad Influence https://linuxotc.org/2024/11/39-ai-and-bad-influence/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:05:00 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=426 We start off Talking about Majid trying Fedora. We then get into Microsoft buying nuclear power facilities to provide for the monsterous energy needs of AI. Majid shares some interesting uses of AI in the healthcare industry. We get into the latest in the Internet Archive saga. All of this and way more!

]]> We start off Talking about Majid trying Fedora. We then get into Microsoft buying nuclear power facilities to provide for the monsterous energy needs of AI. Majid shares some interesting uses of AI in the healthcare industry. We get into the latest in the Internet Archive saga. All of this and way more!

]]> 426 24 – Don’t Prune Your Docker! https://linuxotc.org/2024/01/24-dont-prune-your-docker/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=227 Well gee wiz we start by talking about food, and Bill's new medication. That morphs into a discussion about Docker, and Bill's recent experience with the Collabora CODE server image. We end up getting into the up-comming Plasma 6 release and some of the things we expect from the KDE desktop.

]]> Well gee wiz we start by talking about food, and Bill’s new medication. That morphs into a discussion about Docker, and Bill’s recent experience with the Collabora CODE server image. We end up getting into the up-comming Plasma 6 release and some of the things we expect from the KDE desktop.

]]> 227 19 – Eric Has The Touch https://linuxotc.org/2023/11/episode-19-eric-has-the-touch/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=187 This week we get into Majid's Feren OS. We talk a little about Plasma on Wayland. We reminisce about Windows Phone, and Blackberry. We go off the rails about Fedora, Gnome and the like. All of this as well as the usual banter!

]]> This week we get into Majid’s Feren OS. We talk a little about Plasma on Wayland. We reminisce about Windows Phone, and Blackberry. We go off the rails about Fedora, Gnome and the like. All of this as well as the usual banter!

]]> 187 14 – Stand and Be Counted! https://linuxotc.org/2023/07/episode-14-stand-and-be-counted/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:45:00 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=156 This week we're a man short, but we soldier on none the less. We continue our conversation about Red Hat's decision to limit access to their source code, and the impact that will no doubt have on the enterprise space. We also get into Fedora's recent "announcement" that they are considering working on building a frame work for "ethical telemetry." All that, and so much more!

]]> This week we’re a man short, but we soldier on none the less. We continue our conversation about Red Hat’s decision to limit access to their source code, and the impact that will no doubt have on the enterprise space. We also get into Fedora’s recent “announcement” that they are considering working on building a frame work for “ethical telemetry.” All that, and so much more!

]]> 156 10 – Immutable? Well… Sort Of https://linuxotc.org/2023/05/episode-10-immutable-well-sort-of/ Mon, 22 May 2023 03:45:00 +0000 https://linuxotc.org/?p=143 This week we get into "immutable:" Linux distributions a bit. We talk a little about Fedora's Silverblue, and Kinoite projects, as well as a community spin that enables some additional functionality. A little feedback, and a whole lot more!

]]> This week we get into “immutable:” Linux distributions a bit. We talk a little about Fedora’s Silverblue, and Kinoite projects, as well as a community spin that enables some additional functionality. A little feedback, and a whole lot more!

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