Destination Linux Episode 134: Xfce 4.14, Ubuntu Snaps, LibreOffice, Linux Journal, NVidia, Huawei, FFmpeg – Destination Linux 134
Aug 14, 2019
In this discussion, Derek of DistroTube, a Linux YouTuber and tiling window manager advocate, dives into the recent highlights of Xfce 4.14 and its improvements. The conversation shifts to LibreOffice 6.3’s performance upgrades and its better compatibility with MS Office. Derek also sheds light on Canonical's vision for Snaps, while the team reacts to the sad news of Linux Journal shutting down again. They wrap up with insights on NVIDIA's new documentation for supporting Nouveau development, making waves in the community.
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Flirc Case Impresses With Build Quality
- Ryan received an early Raspberry Pi 4 in a Flirc case and praised its thermal design and build quality.
- His six-year-old son assembled it, showing the case's accessibility and polish.
AMD Gains Performance Over Time
- AMD's driver improvements often arrive after hardware launch, so real-world Linux performance can increase over months.
- That delayed software polish makes AMD cards better value long-term despite initial rough edges.
Harmony OS As Strategic Hedge
- Huawei's Harmony OS shows device-vendor hedging against Android and possible geopolitical pressure.
- Open-sourcing could attract audits and third-party adoption, but trust and app compatibility remain key hurdles.
