The WAN Show The Linux Challenge Is Going… - WAN Show February 27, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 They recount a chaotic Linux challenge, from distro choice to weird Steam crashes and fragmentation. They debate workflow friction, multiplayer logistics, and community spaces. Conversation jumps to archiving controversies, solid‑state battery skepticism, and concerns about AI monitoring at work. They also touch on media consolidation, deceptive storage listings, and YouTube’s shorts-driven direction.
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Swap The App Store If You Don't Like It
- If you dislike a distro's default app store, install an alternative rather than abandoning the system.
- Luke found Pop!_OS's store awkward (Cosmic Store/Pop Shop) and planned to add a different package manager or store.
VPN Economics Favor Many Dormant Subscribers
- VPN services often have low average utilization despite many subscriptions, so providers earn from many dormant accounts and occasional heavy users.
- Linus and Luke found VPNs' business model benefits from subscribers who connect briefly for downloads then leave services idle.
Archive.today Lost Trust After Altered Snapshots
- Wikipedia removed archive.today links after evidence the site altered captures and embedded malicious code, undermining archival trust.
- Editors cited altered snapshots and threats from archive.today's operator as reputational and security risks.