Author: CubicleNate
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Linux Saloon 197 | Early Edition
The April edition of Linux Saloon explored gaming on Linux, discussing both past and present experiences, and highlighting various chat platforms. Rocco shared his recent experiences with CachyOS. The session featured an open mic discussion, focused on computing joys, alongside various gaming recommendations and platforms within the Linux ecosystem.
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Linux Saloon 196 | Linux Native vs Universal Applications
Discussed when Linux users go with Linux Native applications over Universal applications like Flatpak, Snaps and AppImages.
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Linux Saloon 195 | Open Mic Night
The discussion on Linux Saloon highlighted various tech topics, particularly regarding Google’s Android ecosystem changes and sideloading. Participants shared their experiences with custom Android ROMs and alternatives. The session also covered significant developments, including a leaked AI source code, critical security flaws in Telegram, and an increase in Steam’s Linux usage.
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Linux Saloon 194 | News Flight Night
The discussion on Linux Saloon highlighted various tech topics, particularly regarding Google’s Android ecosystem changes and sideloading. Participants shared their experiences with custom Android ROMs and alternatives. The session also covered significant developments, including a leaked AI source code, critical security flaws in Telegram, and an increase in Steam’s Linux usage.
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Linux Saloon 192 | Storm OS Distribution Exploration
The Linux Saloon discussed Storm OS, an Arch-based distribution created by Ben and contributors. Feedback highlighted the need for productivity apps to attract intermediate users. Participants shared their experiences in tech, including testing openSUSE Tumbleweed. Suggestions for improvement focused on appealing to a broader audience of potential users.
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Kontainer | Distrobox Container Manager Built for KDE Plasma
Kontainer is a KDE-native GUI for managing Distrobox containers, enhancing user experience by simplifying container management. It integrates well with the desktop environment and facilitates the installation and operation of applications from different Linux distributions. While similar to BoxBuddy, Kontainer offers a more integrated feel, though lacks a feature for directly running applications.
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Linux Saloon 192 | Open Mic Night
Desktop security dominated much of the conversation on this Open Mic Night. I think it’s good to keep these things in mind when we navigate the Internet and secure our information. What have you been doing in tech or Linux? HipDad early days of streaming using RealPlayer, IRC ✅StrawPoll: What are the common activities you…
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Lenovo Thinkbook Modular Dual Screen Laptop | Blathering
Lenovo introduced the ThinkBook Modular AI PC concept at MWC 2026, featuring dual displays, a removable keyboard, and modular ports, appealing to digital nomads. While the machine offers innovative flexibility, its proprietary components and lack of community engagement raise concerns. Overall, it shows incredible potential but has room for some adjustments.
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Linux Saloon 191 | Application Managers
The Linux Saloon discussion highlighted diverse opinions regarding Google’s changes in the Android ecosystem. Bill’s insights on data and its implications sparked further exploration. Various application managers and upcoming events were shared, while a poll gauged interest in switching to iOS if sideloading is lost. Participants also linked their projects and resources.
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Data Has Weight But Only on SSDs | Blathering
The discussion explores the concept that data has mass, particularly in solid-state drives (SSDs), where writing data involves adding electrons that contribute to a minuscule weight increase. While this increase is negligible, it contrasts with hard disk drives (HDDs), which do not gain mass. The topic serves as lighthearted science trivia rather than a significant…