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This podcast will focus on random distro reviews and kde plasma update news. My focus is on distros that make Linux easier to install and use.

Podcast · By Dale Trombley · English · Official site

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Sep 13, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 13, 2026

    This week in openSUSE episode 6, Agama 24 (opens the original)

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    The next generation of installer tooling just took a giant step forward with the official release of Agama 24 , bringing AutoYaST profile conversion and streamlined single-page setup screens. Plus, we’re covering fresh Tumbleweed snapshot drops and getting you prepped for what’s coming down the pipe—including GCC 16 toolchain rebuild, and how to handle massive multi-gigabyte zypper dup runs without breaking your system.

  2. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    This week in openSUSE episode 5 (opens the original)

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    We’re diving into a huge Tumbleweed monthly roundup featuring Linux Kernel 7.2 and Plasma 6.7, record turnout at Mobile Linux Hackday #8 in Prague, and official Intel NPU acceleration landing on openSUSE. Plus, we have major updates on the two biggest community discussions right now: ongoing feedback on Agama installer customization, and technical transition plans as the Packman sunset saga continues.

  3. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    This week in openSUSE, Episode 4. The end of Packman Repo (opens the original)

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    Top news this week, possible sunsetting of Packman Repo (opi).

  4. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    This week in openSUSE Episode 3 (opens the original)

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    We’re breaking down Podman 6.0, Agama installer updates, Plasma 6 Wayland defaults, and security changes in shadow 4.20. Plus, a deep dive into Smart Video Wallpaper Reborn for KDE Plasma 6! #opensuse #linux #news YouTube.com/lowtechlinux lowtechlinux.com

  5. Episode · Aug 16, 2026

    This week in openSUSE Episode 2 (opens the original)

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    The Big Picture: Episode 2 is packed with heavy-hitting upstream development news straight from the official sources! Luboš Kocman drops the hammer on the B.A.T.M.A.N. mesh routing protocol on the Factory list, the community re-opens the official openSUSE AI Policy debate, and KStars 3.8.4 arrives with an AI-powered guiding assistant. Plus, an important venue change for openSUSE.Asia Summit 2026, fresh snapshot activity, and our 15-second CVE Honorable Mention ticker!

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