Late Night Linux – Episode 407
Summary
The hosts discuss Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processors, which will officially support Debian and Ubuntu on ARM-based PCs, and review the new Firefox design. They debate the Dutch government’s decision to adopt NixOS for a sovereign desktop and cover F-Droid 2.0’s modernized interface alongside recent security issues with Google’s app verification. The episode also touches on Canonical’s shift to weekly kernel updates for faster CVE patching. Finally, the team shares their experiences with folding phones, including a wrist injury that forced one host to switch back to a lighter device.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode 407 overview
Snapdragon X2 processors and Linux support
New Firefox design and VPN configuration
Dutch government adopts NixOS for desktops
F-Droid 2.0 update and Google app claims
Sponsor segment: Tailscale connectivity
Canonical's new weekly kernel update strategy
Folding phones, wrist pain, and iPhone Duo
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