This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
Inside System76: Open Source Power for Everyone
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Hi Reader, In this episode, I sit down with Carl Richell from System76 to talk all things Linux. Carl is the guy that Michael Dell called for advice when Dell ventured into the Linux on the desktop world. They've done Linux on the desktop longer than anyone (and they are our new hardware vendor for Screenly). Why does this matter? I want kids, teachers, makers, and pros to have computers they can trust and fix. Carl Richell, the founder of System76, shows how open firmware and open hardware give us that trust. When we can see the code and the plans, we can spot bugs, crush backdoors, and make the gear faster and safer for all. Why now? In the last year, System76 rolled out Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with the new Rust‑built COSMIC desktop, pushed monthly updates, and kept polishing features like fractional scaling and Wayland support. They also shipped fresh laptops with Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen 9 chips, packed open firmware into more models, and upstreamed fixes to Coreboot. Even their desktops got a big airflow redesign. All of this proves that open tech is speeding up, not slowing down. Episode summary I sit down with Carl and trace his path from burning Linux CDs in 2005 to running a factory in Denver. We talk about:
“Technology is the most versatile tool we have ever made. It can make the world better. Because of that, it must be open source.”
- Carl Richell, founder System76
Listen in and see why open computers are not just for geeks any more. They are for everyone who cares about speed, safety, and freedom.
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Nerding Out with Viktor
This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
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