Show Notes
The OG is back! This week on Destination Linux, we celebrate the new year with a legendary reunion as Zeb returns to the host desk as a guest alongside Ryan and Jill. We’re kicking off 2026 with a packed show full of cloud chaos, gaming breakthroughs, and some serious questions for Intel.
In This Episode:
The Return of Zeb: We welcome back as a guest the an OG of the show to talk about the current state of the Linux desktop.
Nextcloud Chaos: Ryan and the crew discuss the journey of moving back to open-source tools and whether the self-hosting struggle is worth the reward.
Wayland Check-in: Is it finally ready for primetime? We look at the progress and the remaining hurdles for the year ahead.
GeForce NOW on Linux: It’s finally (almost) official! We dive into what this means for the future of AAA gaming on the Linux desktop.
Intel’s Open Source Cred: From firmware changes to driver shifts, is Intel losing its status as the "Gold Standard" for Linux users?
Zeb’s Gaming Gauntlet: We wrap up with game reviews specifically chosen to "welcome" Zeb back in the most chaotic way possible.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro: New Year, New Linux, Same Zeb
00:02:38 Going Back to Open Source Tools (Nextcloud Chaos)
00:06:50 Community Feedback: AI vs. Human Creativity
00:29:44 Sponsor: Sandfly – Agentless Linux Bodyguard
00:32:31 GeForce NOW on Linux: Official at Last (Almost)
00:44:41 Is Intel Losing Its Open Source Street Cred?
00:58:55 Game Reviews Crafted to Torture Zeb
01:07:37 Thanks Zeb: OG Captain Back on Deck
01:09:01 Outro: Happy New Year!
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