Linux Matters He's a very nøughty boy
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Nov 25, 2025 Mark shares his switch to Libro.fm for DRM-free audiobooks, supporting local bookstores. Martin introduces his innovative Nøughty Linux project, merging Ubuntu and Nix, with insights on package management and GPU acceleration. Alan discusses his live streaming setup and tests Nøughty Linux on ThinkPads. They dive into compositor comparisons and security concerns related to streaming, as well as the development of a new Go-based restreamer. Together, they explore the exciting possibilities of Linux in everyday use.
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Publishers Aren't Always Enforcing DRM
- The presence of DRM-free books on mainstream stores shows publishers often accept DRM-free distribution.
- Amazon's Audible DRM policy, not publishers, often drives DRM-encumbered audiobook distribution.
Naughty Linux: Config Over Full Distro
- Martin created Naughty Linux as a configuration layer rather than a full new distribution to avoid duplicating ISOs.
- He combined Ubuntu Server with Nix to deliver the configuration experience he wanted without forking a distro.
Marry Stable Ubuntu With Fresh Nix Packages
- Nix provides a vast, fresh package archive that complements Ubuntu's hardware support and stability.
- Combining Ubuntu for system boundary and Nix for packages gives both compliance and cutting-edge software availability.
