225: Netbook Resurrection, ESP32 Adventures, and AUR Nightmares | Linux Out Loud 127
Summary
After a power outage forces a re-recording, the hosts discuss resurrecting a 16-year-old netbook with Linux for lightweight note-taking. Bill explores ESP32 microcontrollers for home automation and accessibility projects, while also reviewing open-source security tools like Wazuh. Wendy shares her experience migrating from Manjaro to Fedora due to AUR security concerns, discussing Wayland challenges with NVIDIA drivers and her new hot-swappable keyboard.
Topics discussed
Intro: Power outages and recording mishaps
Resurrecting an old netbook with Linux
Cat antics and the importance of backups
ESP32 projects and Home Assistant automation
Network monitoring with Wazuh and LibreNMS
Fedora, NVIDIA drivers, and distro hopping
Mechanical keyboard switches and customization
UPS recommendations and power management
Zen Browser features and workspace management
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