Best System76 Podcasts (2025)

Joe on LinkedIn Joe's Blog Joe on X Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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UK Online Safety Act: Digital ID and the Risks of a Database State 1:06:17

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with James Baker, Policy and Campaigns Manager at Open Rights Group, to explore the real-world impact of the UK Online Safety Act and proposed Digital ID systems. Together, they unpack how the UK's approach to digital identity is raising concerns about centralization, pri…

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632: Graphite's Merrill Lutsky 21:12

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Merrill on LinkedIn Graphite Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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Rethinking Software Security Compliance in the Age of AI with Nick Selby 56:51

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Nick Selby, a security leader and advocate for practical security culture, to explore the reality behind software security compliance and why so many teams treat it as a checkbox rather than a mindset. The discussion unpacks how frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 of…

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631: Aeroview's Marc Weiner 29:36

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Aeroview Marc on LinkedIn Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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The Quiet Power of Digital Minimalism with Patrick Walker 1:12:09

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Patrick Walker, former YouTube and Facebook executive and now founder of the conscious tech platform Uptime, to explore the quiet discipline of digital minimalism. Patrick shares his journey from building global video platforms to stepping away from Big Tech, reflect…

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630: Edward Schmitz 13:10

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629: Tom Totenberg from LaunchDarkly 30:46

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Mike sits down with Tom Totenberg to discuss disastrous Friday night deployments, selective feature flags, Launch Darkly and more general development goodness. Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog Post Tom's LinkedIn LaunchDarkly…

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628: Co-Pilot Vibe Coding 29:52

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Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom DevBy The Mad Botter

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Coreboot and Linux Hardware: Inside Star Labs with Sean Rhodes 49:41

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Viktor Petersson is joined by Sean Rhodes from Star Labs for a deep dive into coreboot and Linux hardware. The discussion explores how Star Labs builds Linux-first laptops and mini PCs that prioritize open firmware, long-term support, and user trust. Sean shares the company's journey from its early days…

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627: Event Modeling Pt2 43:08

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Adam's Socials Adam on LinkedIn Event Modeling Understanding Event Modeling Adaptech Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord AliceBy The Mad Botter

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Lessons in Building Niche Hardware and Networks with Planet Computers' Marcus Taylor 59:28

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Marcus Taylor, co-founder at Planet Computers and veteran of IBM, Logica, and the GSM Association. Marcus brings decades of experience across telecom, hardware, and secure systems. The conversation traces his early work on natural language systems at IBM, his role in p…

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626: .Net 10 & C#14 With Nick Proud 36:04

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Try Mailtrap for free Nick's Youtube Nick's Dometrain Course Nick on LinkedIn NexBotix Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice & Custom DevBy The Mad Botter

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Nerding Out on Software Supply Chain Security with ITSPmagazine's Sean Martin 27:06

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In this crossover episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Sean Martin, co-founder of ITSPmagazine, to unpack how software supply chain security is evolving under regulatory pressure, real-world incidents, and a fast-changing tooling landscape. They explore how SBOMs are moving from static artifacts to operational assets, why transparency beats bla…

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625: Mailbag August '25 24:24

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Mike reads your feedback for the month and answers your questions in here. There's a lot in here in particular some juicy AI stuff. Try Mailtrap for free Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice & Custom DevBy The Mad Botter

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624: Tampa Tech With Joey DeVilla 34:57

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Joey DeVilla of Tampa Tech fame and accordion playing glory joins Mike to discuss the Tampa Tech scene, some Python goodness, a little Rust and much more. Try Mailtrap for free Joey's Blog Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord AliceBy The Mad Botter

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623: Learn Linux TV with Jay LaCroix 40:49

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Mike sits down with the the venerable Linux guru Jay LaCroix to talk transitioning to Linux, the state of desktop Linux and a little bit of retro-gaming. Try Mailtrap for free Jay on X Learn Linux TV Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord AliceBy The Mad Botter

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System76 Transmission Log Podcast: COSMIC, Linux Hardware and Teen Hack Club Excitement 32:47

5M ago32:47

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System76 news and community updates with Alex and Emma will add some spice to your day! Discover the latest Linux hardware available from System76, community updates and listen to an interview with Hack Club Founder, Zach Latta! 01:15 System76 Factory Parade 02:57:26 New Meerkat Mini Linux PC 03:49:18 New Adder WS Laptop 05:56:04 Open Source Summit…

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Navigating SBOMs at Scale: Inside DependencyTrack with Niklas Düster 41:02

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In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Niklas Düster, co-lead of OWASP DependencyTrack and contributor to CycloneDX, to explore the realities of managing software bill of materials (SBOMs) at scale. Drawing on real-world experience, Niklas explains how DependencyTrack helps engineering teams analyze, monitor, and act on risks buried deep …

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622: Warp 2, Mr. Lloyd 21:00

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621: WWDC 25 Special 18:06

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Mike breaks down his highlights from WWDC Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice Forms Alice for FoxProBy The Mad Botter

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Rethinking Startups: Inside the Venture Studio Model with Thorbjørn Rønje 1:07:50

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In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Thorbjørn Rønje, founder of Bifrost Studios, to unpack the venture studio model and why he believes it’s a smarter, faster way to build startups. Thorbjørn explains how Bifrost applies a playbook-driven approach to validate product ideas quickly, reduce risk, and bring businesses to life without wast…

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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, Open Source Summit, and a chat with Screenly 30:26

6M ago30:26

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On this summer transmission, Alex and Emma hype new hardware and our presence at the Open Source Summit in Denver. We interview Viktor Petersson at Screenly, an open-source digital signage company. The discussion dives into Screenly’s focus on security, especially for enterprise environments, and emphasizes the need for strong hardware and software…

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Inside System76: Building Open Hardware and a Linux-First Future 1:09:00

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Viktor Petersson sits down with Carl Richell, founder and CEO of System76, to unpack how a small Linux-focused hardware company grew into a full-stack open source innovator.They explore System76's journey from shipping Ubuntu laptops to designing open firmware, building a factory, and launching their own …

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620: Cloudflare's Sunil Pai 40:32

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Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice FormsBy The Mad Botter

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The Systems Behind Managing High-Performing Remote Teams with Jon Seager 1:06:02

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson welcomes back Jon Seager, VP of Engineering at Canonical, for a candid conversation about managing remote teams.They explore how Canonical structures its fully distributed engineering org, why hybrid meetings rarely work, and how to build systems that support clarity, autonomy, and a…

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619: Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis 32:39

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Paul's Links Rogue Amoeba Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice FormsBy The Mad Botter

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Why Web3, Crypto, and Blockchain Still Struggle in the Real World 1:18:43

7M ago1:18:43

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Vlad Trifa, founder of Zimt and co-founder of EVRYTHNG, to explore why Web3, crypto, and blockchain often fail to deliver on their promises in the real world.Drawing from Vlad's extensive background in IoT, supply chain traceability, and decentralized systems, they div…

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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, COSMIC News and Enhancing AI with View.IO 23:31

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On this month’s transmission, Emma and Alex share System76 news about the Linux Community at LFNW. Listen to an interview with View.io discussing how to securely use your internal data to build private AI-powered apps. Think rapid case research, risk assessment, enhanced patient care. Alex and Emma also talk about COSMIC DE and Linux laptops! 00:40…

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618: Github's Tim Rogers 28:48

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Mike sits down with Github Product Manager to talk AI, vibe coding and dev in general. Mailtrap CoPilot Tim on Github Tim's Blog Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice FormsBy The Mad Botter

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Inside the Yocto Project's Evolving Tooling: SBOMs, SPDX 3.0, and Secure Embedded Systems 50:37

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson speaks with Joshua Watt of Garmin and Ross Burton of ARM to explore how the Yocto Project is evolving to meet the growing demands of software supply chain security, embedded Linux customization, and long-term product maintenance.As two long-time contributors to Yocto and OpenEmbedded…

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617: West Point's Sean McBride 48:05

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SPONSER LINK Mailtrap Sean on X Sean on LinkedIn Sean's Blog Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice FormsBy The Mad Botter

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616: Event Modeling with Adam Dymitruk 46:50

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SPONSER LINK Mailtrap Adam's Socials Adam on LinkedIn Event Modeling Understanding Event Modeling Adaptech Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice Forms TMB Earth Day 2025 CompetitionBy The Mad Botter

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Startup Founder Lessons on Scaling Teams, Systems, and Culture with Kevin Henrikson 1:16:09

8M ago1:16:09

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson is joined by Kevin Henrikson, an experienced engineering leader who's worked with Zimbra, Microsoft, and Instacart, to share real startup founder lessons on how to scale engineering teams, build resilient systems, and manage growth through acquisitions.Kevin explains what founders of…

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615: Vibe Easter 25 25:44

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SPONSER LINK Mailtrap Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice Forms TMB Earth Day 2025 CompetitionBy The Mad Botter

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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, COSMIC News and Developer Interview 15:49

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Alex and Emma are back this month with System76 hardware and COSMIC news! Join this nerdy duo for the latest updates and an interview with AI developer Michael Dominick from The Mad Botter! 01:07 New Darter 01:48 Launch Keyboards on Sale 02:46 Kubecon Europe and Thelio Astra 03:29 LinuxFest Northwest COSMIC presentation and sandwiches 04:32 COSMIC …

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Reimagining CI/CD and Engineering Culture at Scale with Vlad A. Ionescu from Earthly 1:10:06

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson is joined by Vlad A Ionescu, founder and CEO of Earthly, to explore the realities of modern CI/CD pipelines, why developer experience remains fragmented, and how platform and security teams can work more effectively across organizations. Vlad outlines the origins of Earthly and how…

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614: Packfiles.io's Charlton Trezevant 38:59

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Charlton's Socials Packfiles.io Charlton on LinkedIn Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 CompetitionBy The Mad Botter

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613: Intel Aflame 45:57

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Mike sits down with Matt from Alderon games to talk a little game development, Path Of Titans and whole lot of Intel woes Alderon's Socials Alderon Games Matt on Twitter Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 Competition…

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Europe's Battle for Tech Sovereignty: Why OpenStack Matters 1:12:11

9M ago1:12:11

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," I'm joined by Johan Christenson, founder of Cleura, to dig into one of the most critical questions facing European tech today: how do we build a sovereign cloud that can actually compete? Johan brings decades of experience in open infrastructure and a front-row seat to the evolution of cloud computing. …

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612: Framework's Matt Hartley 39:32

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Mike sits down with Matt Hartley of Framework to discuss some of their exciting new announcements, some Linux goodness & of course an obligatory Rust shoutout. Matt's Socials LinkedIn Bluesky Framework Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 Competition…

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System76 Transmission Log: System76 News, upcoming events and App Developer Interview 23:26

9M ago23:26

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Listen to the latest System76 news with Alex and Emma! App developer guest, Luc Morvan joins the show to talk about his python development and experience with Pop!_OS and System76. 00:50 How did Emma lose her voice? 03:00 Thelio Mega News 03:40 Spring Sale 04:20 LinuxFest Northwest coming and Thelio Mega with PNY at GTC conference 05:46 Guest Intro…

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611: System76's Carl Richell 41:12

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Carl sits down with Mike to talk ARM on Thelio, Linux computing, a little Rust (of course), SCALE, COSMIC and more. Carl's Socials Carl on X System76 on X System76 Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 CompetitionBy The Mad Botter

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Physical Pen Testing Secrets: Covert Building Infiltration Explained 1:09:19

9M ago1:09:19

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Warren Houghton returns to pull back the curtain on the covert world of physical penetration testing. As a seasoned security expert from Pentest Partners, Warren shares his extensive experience in breaching physical security measures, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the methodologies and techniqu…

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610: RPA with Nick Proud 33:17

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Nick's Socials Nick on LinkedIn Nick's Youtube Nick's Book NexBotix Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord AliceBy The Mad Botter

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609: More Rust With Honey 19:10

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For our listener Q&A, we tackle questions about the evolution of hybrid web/mobile app development, the licensing concerns around AGPL3.0 open-source projects, and the changing landscape of contract software development in a post-zero-interest-rate environment. We'll also discuss the current trend of AI integration and how developers can approach i…

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Balena, IoT Security, and the Future of Connected Devices 1:06:14

9M ago1:06:14

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Join host Viktor Petersson as he sits down with Marc Pous of Balena to explore the ever-evolving world of IoT, from remote management and fleet updates to security legislation and software bills of materials (SBOMs). Marc reveals how Balena pioneered container-based deployments on devices like Raspberry Pi, explains why over-the-air (OTA) updates a…

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608: R With Eric Nantz 55:29

10M ago55:29

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House Keeping Google / YouTube Update Join the Discord! Feedback Rust in the Linux Kernel. R Stuff What is R Again? Great presentation by John Chambers at UseR! 2006 https://www.r-project.org/conferences/useR-2006/Slides/Chambers.pdf The times have changed, now R is very much suited for production use and not just an academic research language High…

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System76 Transmission Log: System76 News, COSMIC DE, Bioinformatics and Balloons 29:30

10M ago29:30

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Join Alex and Emma aboard their nerdy spaceship for the latest System76 hardware and software news. Meet RJ Nowling in an exclusive interview about bioinformatics and genomic data science processing with the ARM-powered Thelio Astra! 06:20 Tiny Hardware News about the Meerkat 08:55 Conference Appearances (SCALE, LFNW, GTC) and Garrett created a coo…