S01:E01

A Great Year for Linux

SF, CA

Jan 24, 2026

• 25min 12s

Episode description

(00:00)

Welcome to Linux Prepper

(00:25)

Keepass skit

KeepassXC is recommended for desktop users.

(01:32)

Ameridroid Sponsor

LINUXPREPPER at checkout

(02:43)

Lemmy discussions. It looks to be a great year for Linux.

Those who’ve switched to Linux in the last year, how is it going?
- Lemmy world and Lemmy ML
Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss.
- Lemmy World and Lemmy ML
Linux Prepper Lemmy community

(03:13)

Lutris - Open Gaming Launcher

Github repo

(04:57)

Ubuntu Shutdown from 4 to 2 clicks

(09:47)

Mermaids - ASCII Game developed by HB

Pixel Artwork Tools recommended by HB

(11:56)

Who is HB, the guest host?

(13:17)

Who is James, the host?

(14:18)

Containers, Compose - Good? Who are they for? Bonus episode TBD

Asking Lemmy about reasons to avoid containers

(15:19)

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(16:04)

HB’s Thoughts on show topics and expectations

(17:02)

State of the Podcast

Discussion forum for the show, used for notes.
Lemmy community
Discord chat now bridged to Matrix
- Invite to Discord
- Invite to Matrix space for Living Cartoon Company and Linux Prepper
- Podcast now available on Youtube Music

(18:22)

Steam Key Giveaway now through March 20th

Leave a review on your podcast platform to enter!

(19:15)

This podcast is now available on Youtube

(21:30)

Submit to DURP - DIY Unfinished Resurrection Project

Now through March 20th
Work on a project this Winter!

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Discussing Homelabs with Robin Monks of Don’t Forget to FOSS

(23:15)

LinuxFest Northwest Performance TBD weekend of April 24th

Hackerspace AI Scanned My Brain Rot (Working Title)
SeaGL 2025 Coverage to be posted: Trivia, Open Source Projects, Recap, Interview.

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