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Low Tech Linux

Dale Trombley 25 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

Low Tech Linux is a podcast about Linux distributions and desktop environments, with a focus on KDE Plasma updates. Host Dale Trombley reviews various distros, especially ones designed to make Linux easier to install and use. The show is aimed at users who want practical, low-complexity Linux experiences. Episodes cover random distro reviews and news related to KDE Plasma.

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This week in openSUSE episode 10 Oct 11, 2026 00:07:31 web browser refreshes, fresh rolling snapshots, and cutting-edge post-quantum security landing right in openSUSE Factory#opensuse #linux #news

This week in openSUSE episode 9 Oct 4, 2026 00:08:34 Core library updates in Tumbleweed, essential security patch sweeps, and a hands-on look at how to test the brand-new KDE Plasma 6.8 Beta including testing Plasma 6.8 Beta safely using Snapper rollbacks and openSUSE Krypton live media.#opensuse #news #thisweek #linux

This week in openSUSE episode 8 Sep 27, 2026 00:13:53 Leap 16.1 has officially entered its Release Candidate phase! We’ll cover the desktop stack upgrades—including KDE Plasma 6.6—and why shipping on the exact same day as SLES 16.1 is a game changer for enterprise patches.Plus, we’re looking at fresh Tumbleweed snapshot drops 20260923, ongoing kernel 7.2 updates, and my hands-on experience running the community wrapper scripts last week to migrate my

This week in openSUSE episode 7 Sep 20, 2026 00:07:02 Agama Live ISO integration, an extended 24-month support lifecycle, and updated hardware baseline details, ARM port snapshots, KDE Gear 26.08.1 maintenance drops, and an update on those massive GCC 16 toolchain rebuilds in the Open Build Service.#opensuse #linux #opensource #news

This week in openSUSE episode 6, Agama 24 Sep 13, 2026 00:13:13 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

This week in openSUSE episode 5 Sep 6, 2026 00:13:51 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 continu

This week in openSUSE, Episode 4. The end of Packman Repo Aug 30, 2026 00:16:04 Top news this week, possible sunsetting of Packman Repo (opi).

This week in openSUSE Episode 3 Aug 23, 2026 00:15:49 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 #newsYouTube.com/lowtechlinuxlowtechlinux.com

This week in openSUSE Episode 2 Aug 16, 2026 00:12:52 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,

This week in openSUSE Episode 1 Aug 9, 2026 00:19:12 Tumbleweed rolls out fresh snapshots (Builds 20260802, 20260803, 20260805, and 20260806) following the massive GCC toolchain rebuild. A critical local kernel privilege escalation bug—OVSwrap (CVE-2026-64531)—and critical pcp security patches hit the ecosystem. Plus, we explore XBOOTLDR support for systemd-boot, dive into DE Bumps of the week, and highlight the openSUSE Asia Summit news!Show notes:

Tumbleweed KDE Wayland default finally being discussed. Jan 8, 2026 00:22:48 Tumbleweed KDE Wayland default finally being discussed.

Plasma 6.2.0 hits openSUSE Tumbleweed Oct 9, 2024 00:13:50 Released on monday, hits our puters on tuesday, next day delivery. walk through of all the features. Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxPaypal:https://paypal.me/lowtechlinuxFind me on:youtube.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/lowtechlinu

Testing out openSUSE Leap 16 pre-alpha Oct 8, 2024 00:09:00 Just playing around with a very early development release of Leap 16 Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxPaypal:https://paypal.me/lowtechlinuxFind me on:youtube.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/inkstitchreddit.co

KDE Plasma 6.2 Oct 6, 2024 00:13:27 Kde Plasma 6.2 is about to release, on 10/7/24. Just a little run through of what it's bringing us. https://pointieststick.com/2024/10/04/this-week-in-plasma-6-2-is-nigh/ Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxPaypal:https://paypal.me/

OpenSUSE Leap 15.6 has released, here's my take Jun 13, 2024 00:30:40 https://news.opensuse.org/2024/06/12/leap-unveils-choices-for-users/ Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxFind me on:facebook.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/inkstitchreddit.com/r/lowtechlinuxmastodon.social/@lowtechlinux

KDE 6 hits OpenSUSE Tumbleweed Mar 13, 2024 00:05:59

"I use Arch BTW" has lost it's meaning Mar 9, 2024 00:08:00

OpenSUSE Tumbleweed 1 year review Mar 6, 2024 00:40:54 Pros and cons of using OpenSUSE Tumbleweed after a full year. This is an audio publication from my YouTube channel. If you wish to see the video visit https://www.youtube.com/lowtechlinux

Opensuse Leap 16 confirmed, Leap is back Jan 21, 2024 00:10:35 https://news.opensuse.org/2024/01/15/clear-course-is-set-for-os-leap/

My 90 days review of OpenSuse Tumbleweed Jun 28, 2023 00:11:50 I have been running Tumbleweed for 90 days now, and here's what I think. TLDR it's still an awesome rolling release

KDE Plasma 6 roadmap, current plans for Plasma 6 Jun 11, 2023 00:24:36 Being a KDE fanboy means I must talk about KDE Plasma 6 as much as possible. Here is the current plan for KDE 6, which I'm sure will be added to soon. https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Plasma_6

My experience running Tumbleweed KDE for 40 days May 22, 2023 00:22:44 This is originally from a video https://youtu.be/owOSnus9XU0 or https://odysee.com/@lowtechlinux:4/40-days-tumbleweed:6

I have switched from Manjaro-KDE to OpenSuse Tumbleweed KDE May 17, 2023 00:10:16 I broke my manjaro-kde install, so I switched to OpenSuse Tumbleweed KDE and it's AWESOME!!

Microsoft Stuff Oct 13, 2020 00:13:15 Just wanna get off my chest a few things about microsoft fud

4. Snaps and Embroidery Aug 30, 2020 00:14:51 I complain about snaps and tell you about ink/stitch, a plugin for inkscape that lets you design for embroidery machines in linux

3. Random Distro first look - Pearl Linux OS Aug 15, 2020 00:12:23 I'm taking a quick first look at a distro I've never heard of before, Pearl Linux OS I also have this in video form at https://youtu.be/oY9wH48pTbQ The homepage for Pearl Linux OS is https://www.pearllinux.net/index.html

2. Random Distro quick look - KDE Neon Aug 4, 2020 00:07:14 Pros and cons according to me for KDE Neon

1. About me and my new linux podcast Jul 26, 2020 00:07:03 This episode is an introduction to who I am, why I am Low Tech Linux and what I'm looking for in this podcast

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