Intro

Live from LFNW!

You Don't Know Linux

Engaging the Audience

Interview with Carl Richell

Boosts

Pick

Outro

We're live from LinuxFest Northwest 2025. We're joined by guests from the audience, try our hand at Linux trivia and share our experiences from the best fest in the West.Sponsored By:<ul><li><a href="http://tailscale.com/linuxunplugged">Tailscale</a>: <a href="http://tailscale.com/linuxunplugged">Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!</a></li> 
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We're live from LinuxFest Northwest 2025. We're joined by guests from the audience, try our hand at Linux trivia and share our experiences from the best fest in the West.

Chris Fisher

Wes Payne

Brent Gervais

Carl Richell

LINUX Unplugged

<div>We're diving into a self-hosted alternative to Google Location History. Plus, we'll cover the week's Linux highlights and spill the beans on our upcoming TUI challenge!</div>

612: 25 Years of LinuxFest Northwest