Tag: Open Source

• 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.

• June 19, 2024MP3, OGG, Podcast

  439.5 – Pain Points and Pitfalls

  In our Innards section: Linux Pain Points: Why doesn’t Linux Just Work?

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• May 31, 2023MP3, News, OGG, Podcast, Software

  413 – Flying Wigs

  First up in the news, Arch migrates Git, Ubuntu changes PPAs, Fedora Onyx is approved, Google to remove old accounts, Debian re-imposes a moratorium, Proton goes Family, Red Hat unveils a new Desktop, Fedora plans to drop X11, Thunderbird gets a new logo

  In security and privacy, Google’s 2FA isn’t private enough

  Then in our Wanderings, Majid is off to University, Joe is manacled to his office, Moss kicks the tires on the new Bodhi, and Bill migrates

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• March 22, 2023MP3, News, OGG, Podcast, Software

  408 – Ffmpegged

  First up in the news: Meet Ubuntu Flatpak Remix, KDE Plasma 6 Begins, No Peeking, Vanilla goes to Debian, LibreOffice 7.4.6, Nitrux goes “sh”, Elementary updates, DuckDuckGo goes AI on Wikipedia, Debian gets new APT, Proton joins the fight against censorship, Firefox 111 features, Kali 2023.1 released, and Wine 8.4 with old Wayland released.

  In security and privacy, Brave needs no permission to do Google, NordVPN open sources code;

  Then in our Wanderings, we are posting no Bills this episode,

  In our Innards section, Joe talks ffmpeg

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