Destination Linux Episode 157: Destination Linux 157: Zorin OS, Intel GPU, Valve, Firefox & More
Jan 23, 2020
Wendy Hill, hardware expert and photographer who co-hosts Hardware Addicts, joins the discussion. They cover Zorin Grid for fleet management and Linux in schools. They talk Intel GPU mitigation performance hits and hopes for new hardware. Firefox restructuring and layoffs are discussed. Valve’s Linux gaming moves, containers, and possible SteamOS developments round out the conversation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Distro-Hopping Troubleshoot
- Michael described forced distro-hopping after OBS caused freezes and he settled on an old openSUSE Tumbleweed install.
- He also explained community help updated Kdenlive automation scripts so his workflows worked again.
Start A Local Linux Group Simply
- Use GetTogether.community as an open-source alternative to Meetup for starting a local Linux user group (LUG).
- Start casual, use free services like Discord or Telegram, and decide later if you want presentations or hangouts.
Make Newcomers Welcome
- When launching a LUG, clarify whether you welcome beginners and ensure hosts make newcomers feel comfortable.
- If you want permanence, secure a recurring venue or discuss donations to cover potential room costs.