Late Night Linux – Episode 161

Why some people use Mint instead of Ubuntu, and your feedback. Plus all sorts of discoveries including programming lights, Ceefax, and a FOSS alternative to Sonos.

 

Discoveries

HiFi Berry OS

Ceefax lives!

NimBLE ESP32

iPlayer probably runs on 32-bit Linux

 

Why use Mint over Ubuntu?

Linux Mint 20.3 “Una” Cinnamon released!

New Features in Linux Mint 20.3 ‘Una’ Cinnamon Edition

 

 

 

 

Linode

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Entroware

This episode is sponsored by Entroware. They are a UK-based company who sells computers with Ubuntu and Ubuntu MATE preinstalled. They have configurable laptops, desktops and servers to suit a wide range of Linux users. Check them out and don’t forget to mention us at checkout if you buy one of their great machines.