Late Night Linux

Late Night Linux – Episode 375

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Mar 2, 2026

A deep dive into threats to installing apps on stock Android and what alternatives like custom ROMs or Linux phones mean. A nostalgic look at SETI@home as scientists narrow decades of signals. Intel’s hiring push for Linux graphics and gaming gets unpacked. Hands‑on DIY topics include rebuilding a Wii U gamepad, UPS software setups, free NASA ebooks, and making high‑res posters from OpenStreetMap.

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ADVICE

Prepare For Android Stock ROM Lockdown

Watch upcoming Android changes and prepare to use custom ROMs if you want full sideloading freedom.
Joe and Félim note stock ROMs may be locked within ~200 days, so plan to flash custom ROMs or consider Linux-based phones like the FLX1S.

ANECDOTE

FLX1S Shows Practical Linux Phone Progress

FLX1S is a consumer Linux phone running a customized Debian via Halium and can run many Android apps through Andromeda.
Joe shares AJ's experience: calls, SMS, data, GPS, Bluetooth and many Android apps worked and battery lasted at least a day.

INSIGHT

Distributed Computing Yielded 100 SETI Candidates

SETI@home's volunteers produced 21 years of distributed-computing data now narrowed to ~100 candidate signals.
Joe and Graham highlight scale: from expected 50k volunteers to ~2 million and deep lessons for doing science with distributed compute.

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