Episode 41: Desktop Show & Tell, Final Questions & More
Summary
In this penultimate episode, hosts Adam and Will showcase their customized Linux desktops, contrasting Adam’s keyboard-driven Niri tiling setup with Will’s vanilla GNOME environment. They answer listener questions regarding VMs, anti-cheat support for games like Marathon, and the impact of Linux on their views of proprietary OSes. The episode concludes with their refusal to force Linux on family members, emphasizing user choice over imposition.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Jokes about Windows and final episode context
Adam's Niri tiling window manager setup
Adam's Noctalia configuration and multi-monitor setup
Discussion on custom vs vanilla desktop environments
Will's Fedora GNOME setup and Windows VM
Ad break and return to show
Listener question about Will OS and Atom OS
Advice on trying Linux via VM or dedicated hardware
How Linux changed perspective on Windows marketing
Analysis of anti-cheat barriers for Linux gaming
Willingness to help family and friends adopt Linux
Ad break
Defining the era of Linux and Steam Machine hardware
Recommendations for getting started with Linux
Final listener question and show wrap-up
Closing sponsorships and sign-off
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