Late Night Linux – Episode 385

Late Night Linux – Episode 385

Author: The Late Night Linux Family May 11, 2026 Duration: 29:02

Voice to text, visualising CSVs in the terminal, managing software from releases on GitHub, a mini Android tablet for your wall, and Amiga music on Linux in Discoveries. Plus Ubuntu embracing AI makes us wonder if we should just stop having the same old arguments.

 

Discoveries

VoxType

Tennis

tooler

SONOFF NSPanel Pro Gen2

Unix Amiga Delitracker Emulator

 

News/discussion

The future of AI in Ubuntu

I wanted to reply with some clarifications

The Pulse: token spend breaks budgets – what next?

Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron

Upcoming Blender Development Fund and AI Policies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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