Late Night Linux – Episode 314

Late Night Linux – Episode 314

Author: The Late Night Linux Family December 31, 2024 Duration: 31:40

It’s our 2024 review of Linux and open source news including the end of Linux on Mars, the xz backdoor, great stuff from GNOME and KDE, the WordPress fiasco, why the idea of decentralised social media started to catch on, Raspberry Pi’s IPO, and the inevitable Mozilla doom and gloom.

 

2024 Linux News in review

NASA Performs First Aircraft Accident Investigation on Another World

How one volunteer stopped a backdoor from exposing Linux systems worldwide

Introducing Canonical’s Open Documentation Academy

GNOME Added Many New Features This Year Amid Foundation Woes

KDE MegaRelease 6 – KDE Community

Asking for donations in Plasma

I think the donation notification works

Automattic vs WP Engine: WordPress wars heat up

Mullenweg’s WordPress Pause Triggers Unexpected Complications

What drama should I create in 2025?

Meta connects Threads to the Fediverse

Starting today, people using Threads in 100+ countries can turn on sharing to the fediverse

Extending our Mastodon social media trial – BBC R&D

Bluesky: An Open Social Web

Bluesky, the Fediverse, and the future of social media

Raspberry Pi is going public to expand its range of tiny computers

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W on sale now at $7

Raspberry Pi 500 and Raspberry Pi Monitor on sale now

Raspberry Pi value surges past one billion on US buying

Mozilla downsizes as it refocuses on Firefox and AI: Read the memo

Mozilla just ditched its privacy partner because its CEO is tied to data brokers

Mozilla Welcomes Anonym: Privacy Preserving Digital Advertising

Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division

Proposed contractual remedies in United States v. Google threaten vital role of independent browsers

Our remedies proposal in DOJ’s search distribution case

 

 

 

 

 

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There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens when tech enthusiasts get together after hours, and that’s exactly the vibe you’ll find on Late Night Linux. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with Joe, Félim, Graham, and Will as they dive into the week’s developments, from kernel updates to major shifts in the open source landscape. Their discussions go beyond just the headlines, digging into the implications and trends that actually matter to users and developers. This isn’t a sanitized, corporate overview; it’s a genuine, often unfiltered exchange where strong opinions are welcome, the occasional drink is had, and the language can get a bit colorful. A recurring theme involves giving Félim a hard time about his views on AI and cloud computing, which always adds a layer of playful camaraderie. If you’re looking for a relaxed but insightful take on Linux and the wider tech industry, this podcast delivers that unique blend of expertise and informal banter week after week. It’s the kind of show that makes complex topics accessible and reminds you that the community behind the technology is full of real, opinionated people. The Late Night Linux Family has built something that feels less like a broadcast and more like a regular gathering of friends who just happen to know a tremendous amount about free and open source software. You come for the news and stay for the personality.
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