Late Night Linux – Episode 373

Late Night Linux – Episode 373

Author: The Late Night Linux Family February 17, 2026 Duration: 25:21

The professional-grade audio workstation Ardour has a great new version, LinkedIn does a shocking but not surprising amount of browser fingerprinting, Firefox is getting a button to turn off the AI nonsense, a new way to prevent slop “contributions” to your project, another tale of someone failing to switch to Linux, and why we should talk more about why open source software can be better than proprietary alternatives. With guest host Kevin from Linux Dev Time.

 

News/discussion

Ardour 9.0 — What’s new

Linkedin-extension-fingerprinting

AI controls are coming to Firefox

Introducing Vouch: explicit trust management for open source

I went back to Linux and it was a mistake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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