2.5 Admins 311: Couch Cushions

2.5 Admins 311: Couch Cushions

Author: The Late Night Linux Family August 6, 2026 Duration: 28:12

Microsoft restored an account including files that it initially claimed wasn’t possible, Apple might lock down phones if people don’t keep up their lease payments, ZFS scrubs shouldn’t be painful, and accessing another network from a locked-down work machine.

 

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ZFS vs Ceph: Do You Actually Need Ceph?

 

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Microsoft restores player’s 25-year-old account following widespread backlash

iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments

If Scrubs Hurt, Your ZFS Design Is Broken

 

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We were asked about accessing another network from a locked-down work machine.

 

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The Late Night Linux Family All Episodes podcast is your comprehensive archive for a whole ecosystem of shows dedicated to the open-source world. This feed bundles every episode from the network's distinct voices into one convenient stream. You'll hear the flagship Late Night Linux with its broad discussions on desktop Linux, software, and community news, alongside more focused sister shows. Dive into the developer-centric conversations of Linux Dev Time, explore the deeper technical and philosophical layers on Linux After Dark, and get practical sysadmin insights from 2.5 Admins. The network also branches into infrastructure with the Hybrid Cloud Show and offers a direct line to the creators with Ask The Hosts. Listening to this podcast means having the entire spectrum of the Late Night Linux perspective at your fingertips, from casual chatter to deep dives, all united by a genuine passion for technology and the Linux platform. It's the definitive collection for enthusiasts who want every angle covered.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Late Night Linux Family All Episodes
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Linux Dev Time – Episode 153 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:07
The bit of code we admire most and why. This is a short episode because Joe is having a summer break. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways to get i…
Hybrid Cloud Show – Episode 59 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:49
The one tool in our IT tool belt that we value the most. This is a short episode because producer Joe is having a summer break. Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Subscribe to…
2.5 Admins 305: Short Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:17
The one tool in our IT tool belt that we value the most. This is a short episode because Joe is having a summer break. See our contact page for ways to get in touch.
Late Night Linux – Episode 391 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:08
Our favourite little things about Linux and open source. This is a short episode because Joe is having a summer break. Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with some early episodes See our contact page for w…
Linux After Dark – Episode 124 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:17
The most precious machine in our stack of laptops and PCs, excluding anything we actually use regularly. This is a short episode because Joe is having a summer break. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed wit…
2.5 Admins 304: Wiring a House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
Wiring up a house for networking including cables, access points, connectors, and racks. Plus Google is found liable for what its AI overviews say. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with some early…
Late Night Linux – Episode 390 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
The new Steam hardware is getting close, Arch Linux’s AUR is compromised, and curl is having a month off from vulnerability reports. Plus updates on using the Kagi search engine, retro handhelds, and 3D printing. Plugs P…
Linux Dev Time – Episode 152 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
We get into the process of working on and with formal protocol specifications, something Andy is familiar with from his work on Matrix. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See…
Hybrid Cloud Show – Episode 58 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
Having recently moved house, Gary wonders how to reconfigure his homelab and network setup. Plus Shane is fed up with GitHub’s outages and formulates a plan to move away… somewhere… Support us on patreon and get an ad-fr…