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Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 379
Mar 30, 2026
Silly URL shorteners that look phishing-ready and a demo of CreepyLink. Deep NexRad weather visualizations and customizable radar layers. A terminal network discovery tool that maps devices and services. An open source Juno 106 synth emulation with authentic presets. A heated debate on how generative AI is reshaping open source development.
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Graham Dug Into NexRad With Supercell WX
- Graham became weather-obsessed during a rainy winter and used Supercell WX to explore NexRad data.
- He set up a free MapTiler/MapBox API key and used the Python Qt app to inspect radar layers and historic data.
Félim Found Devices Fast With WhoSThere
- Félim demonstrated WhoSThere, a TUI network discovery tool that finds hosts, MAC vendors, and can port-scan with a key press.
- He and Will built it quickly and used it to locate multiple Raspberry Pis and drill into services.
Joe Tried The Ultramaster KR-106 Synth Emulation
- Joe discovered Ultramaster KR-106, a GPL3 software Juno-106 emulation, ran a binary and played it with his KeyLab controller.
- He praised presets, 1982/1984 modes, waveform display and easy MIDI mapping.
