Interview

• October 2, 2026Interview, MP3, OGG, Podcast

  494 – Good Vibes

  This week the hosts discussing recent developments in the Linux Mint community, with a primary focus on the concept and execution of "vibe coding."

  Key Highlights:
  * Linux Mint Naming Conventions: The hosts discuss reports suggesting a shift in naming conventions, potentially moving to Linux Mint 27 for the next release.

  * Kernel Troubleshooting: The team provides a detailed segment on using the Update Manager in Linux Mint to manage kernels and check bug reports for specific issues.

  *Vibe Coding with Charlie: The main segment explores "vibe coding," where a user leverages AI agents (like Claude) to generate code by describing intentions rather than writing manual code. Charlie demonstrates this by creating a "Mint Radio" app image.

  *Workflow & Best Practices: Charlie explains the importance of using "skills" or routines to refine prompts and ensure code quality, emphasizing that while anyone can vibe code, doing it well requires clear articulation and security checks.

  *Future Outlook: The hosts and Charlie discuss how AI integration is changing software development, shopping, and everyday tasks.

  The episode concludes with community announcements, including upcoming roundtable and news-wandering episodes.

• October 17, 2024Interview, MP3, OGG, Podcast

  447.5 – Interview with Ken McConnell

  In our Innards section: we visit with author Ken McConnell

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• May 8, 2024Interview, MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  436.5 – Popey’s Groupies

  In our Innards section: We interview Alan Pope

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• May 1, 2024Interview, MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  436 – Upgrade At Your Peril

  First up in the news: AlmaLinux restores some deprecated stuff, Nouveau dev joins the bigs, Linux runs cars, Microsoft sneaks MS-DOS 4.0 into their open source portfolio, Ubuntu 24.04 is out…. And you shouldn’t upgrade your system yet

  In security and privacy: nope, nada

  Then in our Wanderings: Joe preps for zombies, Bill migrates, Majid is starstruck, Moss is car swapping, Popey is job swapping

• November 22, 2023Interview, MP3, OGG, Podcast

  425.5 – Infinitely Galactic, The Interview

  In our innards section we have a wonderful interview with Blaine, AKA Infinity Galactic; a YouTuber who's been making videos about Linux. Recently, he's made a couple of awesome videos about Linux Mint.

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