Tag: linux

• 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.

• September 19, 2026MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  493 – Mintinator

  This episode of mintCast (Episode 493) features the team—Joe, Bill, Charles, and Jim—discussing various Linux-related news and personal tech projects.

  Security & AI: The hosts discuss recent industry concerns regarding self-improving AI, the "existential risk" warnings from researchers, and the practical reality behind "kill switches" and sandbox escapes.

• November 29, 2025MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  473 – Parental Misguidance

  First up in the news: Theres and initiative in protecting OTA TV from DRM

  Then in our Wanderings: Joe does a lot, Bill plays magical video cards, Majid is trying to resist Black Friday, Charles goes to a Linux conference, and Jim eschews the mouse.

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• November 21, 2025MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  472 – New Distros, Old Issues

  First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – October 2025

  Then, new distro news and updates, and more streaming stuff

  In security and privacy: don’t trust every PPA!

• October 26, 2025MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  471 – “Welcome To dockerCast”

  First up in the news: LMDE 7 “Gigi” released

  Then in our Wanderings: Bill suffers an outage, Joe’s Jellyfin is “ok”, Majid is back to “full time”, and Jim has a lot of extensions

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions