Late Night Linux – Episode 375

Late Night Linux – Episode 375

Author: The Late Night Linux Family March 3, 2026 Duration: 24:33

The freedom to install what you want on stock Android ROMs is still in jeopardy, an interesting update on SETI@home, Intel looks to contribute to graphics on Linux, and Mozilla works towards Web standards. Plus making a Wii U gamepad, UPS software, free NASA ebooks, and making cool posters with mapping data in Discoveries.

 

News/Discussion

The FDroid website has a new banner on top to remind visitors that #Google did not change course and Android will be locked-down in under 200 days

Keep Android Open

Open letter to Google

FLX1s

Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found

Intel Hiring More Linux Developers – Including For GPU Drivers / Linux Gaming Stack

Launching Interop 2026

 

Discoveries

Creating a Wii U gamepad

Network UPS Tools

NASA eBooks

MapToPoster

maptoposter-docker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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