User Error Podcast

Well, Actually | User Error 88

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:17:00 +0100

The details that make a great distro, things that make us wince, smug people online, great photos, imposter syndrome, and more.

00:00:27 Do you ever get imposter syndrome?
00:08:16 What's your unusual "fingernails on chalkboard" equivalent?
00:12:26 What gives a Linux distro that feeling of polish?
00:23:16 What's your favorite photograph?
00:28:12 How do you feel when someone chimes in online with "well, actually…"?

AksError | User Error 87

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:16:00 +0100

Apps that make us feel old, emotional songs, using actual paper, evolution of language, IRC channels we never look at, and more.

00:00:35 Do any songs trigger you to cry?
00:05:40 How many communication channels is it possible to keep up with?
00:11:25 Do you own a 2d printer? What was the last thing you printed out?
00:17:22 In an ever-shrinking world, should we drop tradition and use the easiest and most logical spellings and pronunciations?
00:25:52 Which hugely popular apps or websites do you just not get?

\o/ | User Error 86

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:16:00 +0100

Whether open source needs to be a complete experience, a deep need for conflict, preferred social media, and our favorite emoji.

00:00:30 Why do you prefer Twitter over Facebook?
00:07:57 Can Linux on the desktop ever succeed without a full ecosystem?
00:18:32 Hoodies: zip or no zip?
00:22:26 Do people really want all the drama to calm down?
00:29:40 What's your most commonly used emoji?

Name Your Shoes | User Error 85

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:15:00 +0100

Open source at work, learning languages, naming cars, and innovations that haven't appropriately delivered.

Plus permission vs apologies, who has the most shoes, and more.

00:01:33 Does your car have a name?
00:06:56 How do I convince my employer to adopt open source software?
00:14:00 Is it better to ask permission or beg forgiveness?
00:18:40 How many pairs of shoes do you own?
00:25:00 If you were to learn a foreign language, which one would it be and why?
00:28:52 What innovation should have changed the world, but didn't?

Useless Dreams | User Error 84

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:17:00 +0100

Whether we'd use Windows if it was FOSS, pointless tech, bathing habits, useless jobs, annoying popey with dream stories, and more.

00:00:45 What desirable tech does everyone else want, but you don't see the point of?
00:06:17 What’s the most useless job that you’d still be willing to do?
00:10:34 If Windows was released as open source, would you start using it?
00:18:34 Bath or shower?
00:24:58 Is there any software which is feature complete that you use on a regular basis?
00:31:54 When describing a dream, how many sentences are too many?

No, But | User Error 83

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:17:00 +0100

Context switching, improving Linux conferences, a positive approach to life, what makes us cringe, and more.

#ErrorAsk: What's the dumbest idea for an app that you can come up with?

00:03:24 Have you ever met your own doppelganger?
00:06:55 Can you just jump right in to each type of task, or do you have a ritual before?
00:13:12 What’s missing from Linux and open source conferences?
00:23:53 Should you “yes, and” life?
00:33:37 What makes you cringe?

Links:

The Art of Slide Design - Melinda Seckington

OK Then | User Error 82

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:17:00 +0100

Whether the Web is yesterday’s news, a possible new approach to law and order, resolving conflicts, and some surprisingly useful life hacks.

00:00:37 Is the Web irrelevant now
00:09:12 Should we apply a git-style approach to improve laws?
00:16:52 Is it wrong to take the blame when it's not your fault?
00:29:26 What's your best life hack?

Larry Two-tails | User Error 81

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:17:00 +0100

The future of Internet video, the best way to develop open source software, skills vs talents, and our favourite types of animal companions.

00:00:24 What is likely to knock YouTube off its iron throne?
00:09:12 Is it really Open Source software if it’s not developed collaboratively?
00:20:54 What's the one thing you wish you could do well but are terrible at?
00:33:18 Dogs or cats?

Imaginary Turkey | User Error 80

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:17:00 +0100

Talking to ourselves, delicious family meals, and the complexities of modern work.

Plus inexpensive acquisitions, the price we put on security, and popey refusing to answer the simplest of questions.

00:00:47 Is turkey dinner really worth the effort?
00:06:54 What's the best bargain you've ever acquired?
00:12:18 If you were given $1,000 for every person you shared your master password with, how many people would you share it with?
00:18:49 Have you ever had an imaginary friend?
00:22:55 Is the gig economy good or bad?
00:29:46 Beer/cider: warm or flat?

Is Vegan TV Art? | User Error 79

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:16:00 +0100

Disposing of hard drives, what a TV really is, and the veganism of software.

Plus the serious business of coffee, why modern music sucks, and making Popey feel bad.

00:00:48 With better technology, why don’t we necessarily see better art?
00:09:03 Is Linux (or FOSS) the vegan option within software?
00:13:43 Do you own a TV?
00:20:24 How do you prepare your coffee?
00:25:05 How do you forgive yourself?
00:32:19 How do you dispose of your old hard drives for security purposes?

Episode Ctrl V | User Error 78

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:17:00 +0100

Paying attention to all the Linux users we never hear from, being less clever than we thought, and our biggest fears.

Plus alternatives to copy paste, and whether Popey loves pink.

00:00:44 Would the Web/Internet be better or worse if the concept of copy and paste had never been invented?
00:07:29 What are you afraid of?
00:13:51 Is it time to stop ignoring the vast silent majority of Linux users?
00:27:37 What's your favourite colour and why?
00:34:54 Have you ever had a genius idea that turned out to be spectacularly unoriginal?

Episode Blinking Eye Patches | User Error 77

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:16:00 +0200

Tech mistakes, communicating with spouses, and why you shouldn't let popey drive you anywhere.

Plus patching humans as if they were code, back to basics web browsing, cold drinks, and conkers.

00:00:31 Is there anything you close your eyes while doing that other people might think is odd?
00:04:32 What's your biggest or most significant tech blunder?
00:11:09 What's your favorite thing about your least favorite season, and your least favorite thing about your favorite season?
00:16:55 If humans were code and you could patch a bug/feature/issue which exists in most humans, what would it be, and what would you "fix"?
00:23:29 If your preferred search engine offered a function to exclude all websites utilizing anything other than HTML and CSS - would you use it?
00:27:16 Somewhere there’s a sliding scale in your mind of when a partner deserves to be in on a choice. Where does that begin and why?

Ghost, Meat, or Block? | User Error 76

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:17:00 +0200

Our first computers, the future of food, and ethical sources of funds.

Plus the spooky reason that Popey unfollowed Joe.

00:00:24 What was the first computer you ever used?
00:11:13 Do you believe in ghosts?
00:15:28 Would you eat "clean meat"?
00:23:18 Ignore, mute, or block?
00:27:45 Should we refuse to take money from anyone we may object to?

Memelord | User Error 75

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:17:00 +0200

Being a good FOSS citizen, forcing popey to answer stupid questions, and personal freedom vs societal harm.

Plus paying for podcasts, and how many domains we all own.

00:00:34 What do you owe to upstream?
00:11:14 Should all drugs be legal?
00:20:57 Would you ever subscribe to a paywalled podcast?
00:25:24 How many domain names do you own?
00:30:42 What are your favourite and least favourite memes?

Splitting Fun and Profit | User Error 74

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:16:00 +0200

It's another #AskError episode. The finances of social situations and FOSS projects, automated vehicles, and ways to cheer up.

Plus bad language, and being late.

Check out Linux Headlines and Self Hosted

00:01:22 How do you deal with splitting up money with friends after a group trip/bbq/dinner?
00:06:20 What’s the best way to organise the finances for a FOSS project?
00:14:49 Do you swear in front of your family and, if not, why not?
00:22:22 Would you ride in an automated car that has no human input or override?
00:26:03 What do you do to feel better when you feel upset?
00:29:16 Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early?

Stealing the Top Bunk | User Error 73

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:27:00 +0200

AskError special. Sleeping arrangements, hypothetical distro infrastructure, and IT milestones.

Plus bad habits, frugality, and breaking the law.

Check out Jupiter Extras

00:00:52 Top bunk or bottom bunk?
00:02:59 How would the distro landscape change if Ubuntu didn't allow other distros to use their infrastructure/repos?
00:14:31 Are there any things that you are irrationality frugal/tight/stingy with?
00:18:01 What's the best thing to happen in IT since you started using computers?
00:24:28 What's your worst habit?
00:27:35 If you knew could definitely get away with one crime, what would it be?

Sliding Politics | User Error 72

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:29:00 +0200

Dealing with users who hate change, dumb phones, and different approaches to social media consumption.

Plus infidelity, the state of the world, and consequences of small decisions.

00:00:16 #AskError: Do you read everything or follow all the people?
00:04:53 Changing software and user backlash
00:10:12 #AskError: Hypothetically speaking, do you think it was easier to be unfaithful in a relationship 20 years ago or now?
00:18:07 Dumb phone trope
00:24:54 #AskError: Do you have a 'Sliding Doors' moment in your past?
00:30:31 Will polarised politics last forever?

Duvets Are Not Tech | User Error 71

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:21:00 +0200

It's another #AskError special! Sleep tech, missing apps on Linux, a deep question, and much more.

00:00:36 What sleep tech do you use?
00:07:59 What’s the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery?
00:13:30 What one application is completely missing on Linux?
00:17:15 Do you ever use default folders like documents, pictures, music etc?
00:25:47 What’s in your conference bag?
00:29:38 What is love?

Old and Insecure | User Error 70

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:23:00 +0200

Whether Linux is inherently secure, the next phase of online interaction, and wasting our free time.

Plus where to focus your contributions, and a tricky hypothetical question.

00:00:53 Without security through obscurity, would Linux make for a more secure desktop than Windows etc?
00:08:19 #AskError: Would you rather be old and rich or young and poor?
00:18:37 What will the next form of social interaction online look like?
00:27:18 #AskError: If you had to choose between contributing to an Ubuntu flavour or the desktop environment it uses, which do you contribute to?
00:31:17 Do you need to structure your free time in order not to waste it?

Partner Password Policy | User Error 69

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:17:00 +0200

How many users distros actually have, automating our homes, and the importance of common views and interests with our partners.

Plus Popey discovers a new way to annoy Joe, and sharing passwords with loved ones.

00:00:29 Distro User Numbers
00:13:17 #AskError: do you get annoyed by people who use "last seen recently"?
00:19:20 Home Automation
00:29:16 #AskError: do you share any accounts or passwords with your partner?
00:34:45 The importance of having things in common with your life partner

Delete Your Community | User Error 68

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:17:00 +0200

Two #AskError specials in a row! Advice for our younger selves, leaving communities, our listening habits, and hoarding.

Plus the most serious question that’s ever been asked on the show, and more.

00:00:42 What's the one bit of Linux advice you'd give yourself if you could go back to the start of your journey?
00:04:17 What would make you delete your Twitter account?
00:11:29 When do you think you’ll buy your first electric car?
00:19:06 Have you ever been banned from a community?
00:25:39 What kind of printer cartridges do you buy?
00:30:27 How many podcasts do you listen to?
00:33:42 What do you hoard, but probably shouldn't?

Mind the Apps | User Error 67

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:15:00 +0200

It's another #AskError special. Meditation and mindfulness, friends making obvious mistakes, and AppImage popularity.

Plus cashless society, and hoarding phone apps.

00:01:14 How do you manage apps on your smartphone?
00:04:51 Why isn’t AppImage part of the larger universal packaging discussion?
00:14:43 How would you feel if cash went away?
00:19:39 Thoughts on meditation and mindfulness?
00:28:43 What do you do when you see someone you know making an obvious mistake?

Cross Desktop | User Error 66

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 24 May 2019 22:24:00 +0200

Linux desktop standards, how the Web has changed over the years, and the ethics of space exploration.

Plus what to do if you see a crime, and the things we hate the most.

00:00:12 Free Desktop
00:12:43 #AskError: if you witness a petty crime, should you intervene?
00:17:55 Old vs new Web
00:28:41 #AskError: what are your pet hates?
00:37:47 Should humans spend billions on space exploration while so many people live in poverty?

Dungeons and Distros | User Error 65

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 10 May 2019 04:35:00 +0200

What it takes to make a proper distro, how we send emails, and the constant quest for knowledge.

Plus D&D, and April Fools annoyances.

00:01:00 Email etiquette
00:10:17 #AskError: Thoughts on Dungeons and Dragons?
00:14:00 What does it take to be a proper Linux distro?
00:26:33 #AskError: Do April Fool’s Day tech “jokes” annoy you?
00:32:16 Always learning new things

Abandoned Support | User Error 64

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:21:00 +0200

Why Linux doesn't just work on all hardware, criticism of your field, and the ethics of acquiring old software.

Plus venturing outside, and how we install unusual applications.

00:00:37 Why is hardware support so terrible?
00:12:21 #AskError: How much time do you spend outside?
00:16:08 If you're wedded to a concept or axiom for your job, is there any way you can be objective about criticism of your field?
00:26:13 #AskError: If an application you want is not available in your distro’s repo, which community package would you choose and why?
00:31:54 Is it ok to pirate abandonware?

Linux Without Borders | User Error 63

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:16:00 +0200

Where bad feeling and rivalry in the FOSS world actually originates, what we should be teaching our kids, and the violence that underlies everything around us.

Plus Joe is a lazy swine, and dodgy VPN providers.

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00:00:33 FOSS Rivalry
00:10:27 #AskError: How often do you clean your tech and with what tools?
00:13:11 Teaching kids to code
00:24:09 #AskError: Are all VPN providers as shady as they seem?
00:32:43 All property is theft

Emergency Condiments | User Error 62

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:20:00 +0100

What attracted us to Linux in the first place, planning for when tech goes away, and why we aren't surrounded by alien life.

Plus a difficult culinary choice for Dan, and what we'd use instead of Linux.

00:00:33 How do you balance embracing new tech with planning for its obsolescence?
00:09:01 #AskError: Is there any food you won't eat? Even in an emergency?
00:15:56 Why did you start using Linux?
00:26:40 #AskError: If you started working at a company and could only choose Mac or Windows, which would be the less painful choice?
00:31:13 What's your take on the Fermi Paradox?

Faith in Microsoft | User Error 61

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0100

Maybe it's finally time to cut Microsoft some slack, the pace of technological change, and what a couple of common terms actually mean.

Plus Joe fails to convince the others about his favourite movie, and one of the deepest questions that you can ask.

00:00:12 Is it time to give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt on their Linux love?
00:08:34 #AskError: If you could only watch one film for the rest of your life, what would it be?
00:12:38 Is technological change really accelerating?
00:24:27 #AskError: What's the difference between UX and UI and why do you get so annoyed when people confuse them or lump them together?
00:28:07 Why don't you believe in God or follow a religion?

Disturbing Messages | User Error 60

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:05:00 +0100

How to deal with Internet drama in the Linux world, the rise of live streaming, and disturbing people with messages and calls.

Plus preparing for end times, and the best moment of Joe's life.

00:00:25 #AskError: What's your biggest claim to fame?
00:03:47 Internet drama and Linux
00:15:31 #AskError: If you send someone a message and it disturbs them, whose fault is it?
00:22:46 On demand vs live streaming
00:32:25 #AskError: Should you prepare for the apocalypse?

Data Conspiracy RISC | User Error 59

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:06:00 +0100

Is the great hope for open hardware actually going to materialize or is RISC-V just hype? Are some conspiracy theories worth more than just passing disdain?

Plus hoarding all your own tracking data, and some great #AskError questions.

00:00:18 #AskError: What's the best decade for music?
00:04:13 RISC-V
00:12:43 Collecting our own data
00:24:02 #AskError: Pain for principles - where's your threshold?
00:30:24 Conspiracy theories

Stranger Distro Danger | User Error 58

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:25:00 +0100

New JB team member Ell joins us to discuss e-waste, the motivations for our distro choices, and letting children out of your sight.

Plus some solid #AskError questions about food and aliases.

Also check out Joe's new show Choose Linux.

00:00:26 Intro
00:01:26 Computer sustainability
00:13:17 #AskError: What one meal could you live on for the rest of your life?
00:17:06 Distro choice
00:25:09 #AskError: What is your favorite bash alias? If you aren't heavy alias users - why?
00:29:30 Independent children

Special Guest: Ell Marquez.

Free To Succeed? | User Error 57

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0100

Is the decision to listen to this really up to you, or is it predetermined by chemistry and physics? Can mobile Linux ever succeed beyond a small niche?

Plus hoarding physical media, terrible books, and extreme weather.

00:00:35 #AskError: What's the worst book you've ever read?
00:04:45 Physical media vs streaming
00:11:29 Can mobile Linux ever succeed?
00:27:02 #AskError: If you could get rid of summer and winter and just have a single meh season, would you do it?
00:32:25 Is free will an illusion?

A Good Walled Garden | User Error 56

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 01:05:00 +0100

Android vs iOS, turning users into contributors, and good vs bad in the world.

00:00:29 #AskError: What Linux-related opinion makes you completely disregard anything that person says?
00:03:10 iOS vs Android
00:15:35 How do we turn more users into contributors?
00:30:45 Is there more good or bad in the world?

Great News, We Lied | User Error 55

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 07:34:00 +0100

Whether new users have to suffer the pain of the command line, lying about Santa, and the best tech news of 2018.

Plus we learn whether Dan is a hipster, and more.

00:00:40 #AskError: What will self-driving cars be called?
00:02:02 Lying to children about Santa
00:09:19 Do new users still need to learn how to use the command line?
00:19:36 #AskError: How much do you spend getting your hair cut and how often?
00:23:57 The best tech news stories of the year

Backup to the Moon | User Error 54

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:02:00 +0100

It's another #AskError special! Getting normals to do backups, should we stop making distros, ridiculous pipe dreams, and more.

00:01:08 How do we get normal people to use proper passwords and backups?
00:13:19 What's the most popular movie you've never seen?
00:16:54 Is it time to stop making new Linux distros?
00:31:40 What's the most ridiculous pipe dream you've ever had?

Come and hang out with us on the forum.

Deconstructed Dialog | User Error 53

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:56:00 +0100

There's something almost intangible about the way Linux presents itself and Popey tries to explain it, the balance between living for the moment and planning for the future, and doing it wrong with social media.

Plus moving country, and stupid folding phones.

Little Packages of Joy | User Error 52

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:34:00 +0100

What's the best strategy when it comes to desktop Linux applications? We look at both ends of the spectrum, and wonder how much big tech companies should dictate who has access to their platforms.

Plus some solid #AskError questions, having kids, and our new forum at community.error.show.

Universal Basic Disruption | User Error 51

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:22:00 +0200

It’s a special all #AskError episode! A hypothetical Linux world, the future of welfare, tech disruption, and terrible email addresses.

Plus Distrowatch rankings, and a crucial seasonal question.

Understand The Hype | User Error 50

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:14:00 +0200

It seems to be all about Plasma these days so we want to know if the hype is justified. We have a couple of great #AskError questions, and wonder whether we are heading for a tech dystopia.

Plus the heaviest of all subjects rears its head again this week.

Not Dead Yet | User Error 49

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:34:00 +0200

Chris joins us to talk about his recent brush with death, we wonder how Linux on Windows is affecting bare metal adoption, we wish phones weren’t so big and stupid, and a great #AskError.

Living The Dream | User Error 48

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:32:00 +0200

User Error is back with a new set of hosts! We answer some #AskError questions and talk about whether the Linux desktop will ever make money.

Plus we wonder if dockless bike sharing is a good idea and whether travel really is as great as everyone seems to think.

Pen is Mightier | User Error 47

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:32:00 +0200

The two sides of the pond meet this week when Joe Ressington joins Chris and Noah to discuss why Chris only has 26 years left to live, some hard questions about gun ownership, and Cloudflare launching a new DNS service…

But something doesn’t smell right.. Maybe it’s the important animal flatulence facts, and why we think the Kodi project might be facing a crisis.

00:00:00 – Chris only has 26 years left to live
00:01:47 – Joe fosters cats
00:14:02 – Kodi has a branding problem
00:25:05 – Gun facts
00:55:18 – Cloudflare DNS
01:01:40 – Do birds fart?

Deep Learning | User Error 46

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 16:37:00 +0100

Noah and the Beard switch up the format a bit this week, taking a more laid back and wondering approach to the weeks topics. We cover everything from Linux on the Nintendo switch and Net Neutrality to Netflix shows, ultrawide monitors & more. There's something for everyone this week!

(00:00:23) – Noah doesn’t watch cable. 24. Canadian Star Trek. James Bond. Black Mirror.
(00:23:58) – Concealed carry nachos & Dominoes vs Pizza Hut.
(00:33:48) – Switch, to Linux.
(00:38:40) – #AskError: If you could choose where and when you died, how would you do it? How can a religious person be friends with an atheist?
(01:06:45) – Rikai and Noah get ultra-wide. Dell and Lenovo dock.
(01:31:31) – #AskError: what do you want to do that’s illegal? What’s illegal, really? Meth is the best ADHD treatment.
(01:48:27) – We need more ISP competition.
(01:56:18) – Rikai and Noah are not medically trained professionals.
(02:14:08) – Use #AskError to send in questions, whether they’re happy or sad.

Rockets & Ravens | User Error 45

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:49:00 +0100

Noah & Rikai have run away with the show! This week we get nostalgic about Winamp, talk about Noah's windows switch, weigh the pros and cons of intel's Google Glass competitor, cover some of rikai's adventures in Ravencoin, get wowed by some cardboard, decide what our 'forever' food is & get it up over the Falcon Heavy!

(00:00:00) - True barbecue.
(00:01:00) - Winamp becomes a webapp.
(00:05:40) - Everyone knows Noah's gone Windows.
(00:17:15) - Intel makes its own Google Glass.
(00:24:06) - rikai bets his electricity on Ravencoin.
(00:50:53) - Noah discovers the joy of cardboard.
(00:58:05) - If you could only eat one type of food, what would you eat?
(01:05:27) - Elon Musk gets it up.

Coin-Operated Flip Phones | User Error 44

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 21:26:00 +0100

In this episode, Noah joins and we talk about Pebble, snaps vs flatpacks, answer some new #AskError questions & take a peek at rikai's crypto adventures. What the heck is Ravencoin anyway?

(00:00:08) - Pebble gets a fan-made OS to keep it going forever.
(00:10:41) - Noah doesn't knock. Snaps vs Flatpacks.
(00:22:18) - Using people's weaknesses to help them.
(00:28:52) - #AskError: has technology made us too dependent? Why have a MiFi and LAN in Lady Jupes?
(00:40:38) - #AskError: What superpower would you choose?
(00:50:34) - Rikai loves ravens.

Neo-Hobo | User Error 43

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:30:00 +0100

Dustin joins the guys this week to talk Fasting, Spam, becoming a hobo, cryptocurrency, youtube, linux, flying cars & more! This one is packed to the brim!

(00:01:04) - User Error welcomes Dustin to the show, and says goodbye to their tables.
(00:06:30) - Chris and Dustin get back on the fasting bandwagon.
(00:26:40) - A spam confession.
(00:30:30) - Chris gets ready to live in a truck by the river.
(00:38:18) - Rikai spills his altcoin mining secrets.
(00:45:15) - Youtubers are getting increasingly desperate. Meanwhile, Rikai goes all in on Twitch.
(00:50:30) - A California company combines the two most promising prefixes in housing: prefab, and smart. Also, Chris reveals the best possible use for ladytubes.
(01:01:27) - Tech stories of the week - Linux native app development is slowing down.
(01:09:20) - Uber in cooperation with NASA is developing flying cars.

Life, the Universe & Everything | User Error 42

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 10:49:00 +0100

Beard & Chris are joined by a very special guest & discuss the things that’s getting smart this year, the things that life throws at you & all the things that we think are great that you think is weird.

(00:00:04) - Oregon's gas-pumping law wasn't exactly what we thought it was.
(00:01:10) - Chris reports from the CES-pool; there's a lot of smart devices.
(00:19:05) - #AskError returns! What are life's toughest mini-games?
(00:22:54) - #AskError: What video game was "worth it"?
(00:30:24) - #AskError: What's the best twist to a movie?
(00:35:45) - #AskError: It's really weird, but you might like it.
(00:38:35) - #AskError: What are you currently struggling with?
(00:48:35) - #AskError: If you could pick your own name, what would you pick?

Illegal Clouds | User Error 41

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:08:00 +0100

The boys are back after the holiday break & a lot happened while they were gone! Oregon let people pump their own gas as Chris looked on with his new dog, the Beard moved to the big city, Noah’s gone a quest to turn Ask Noah up to 11, you guys continued to be awesome & more!

(00:00:05) - Chris and Noah enter a nightmare of unwanted updates.
(00:13:53) - Oregon decides people can pump their own gas. Riots, explosions, and zombie outbreaks ensue. ... Or not.
(00:21:35) - The beard has completed his move to Seattle.
(00:24:00) - Offending Noah with Plex Cloud.
(00:38:10) - Chris begins skipping out on his medical insurance.
(00:45:45) - This just in: JB viewers continue to be awesome.
(00:50:00) - Audio ain't "hot". What now?
(01:04:38) - Chris's new dog is, like, really smart.
(01:16:55) - #StreamADay

Wimpy: Origins | User Error 40

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:28:00 +0100

This week we welcome back Wimpy and dive into popular community topics, Bitcoin & space! Plus some #AskError, Tattoos, body hacking Wimpy's crazy rig setup & we peel back the covers on his origin story!

(00:00:15) - The fellas reflect on how far they (and Bitcoin) have come.
(00:17:00) - #AskError: What social norm would you like to skip entirely? If you could go back in time, what period would you go to?
(00:32:20) - Florida man tattoos "Do Not Resuscitate" on chest.
(00:43:52) - #AskError: What's a warning sign you've recognized in yourself?
(00:52:15) - Wimpy exposes the juicy details of his Linux system.
(01:12:05) - Voyager 1 is running out of energy and thrusters, but a way has been found to extend its lifespan
(01:15:25) - Wimpy tells the story of his entrance into Linux, and watching it mature.

Old Dog, New Tricks | User Error 39

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 23:59:00 +0100

In this week’s show we’re introduced to Chris’ new puppy Levi, a Sonos 1 mini-review, experiences trying to get multi-room IoT audio working, 3DS region locking, Wes’ trial of home assistant & Beard’s Seattle move progress & more!

(00:00:10) - Chris gets region lock-blocked.
(00:05:25) - Patreon rolled back their fee changes, but concerns have been raised.
(00:18:24) - Chris' Smart Home is no Katey Sagal.
(00:34:37) - Rikai's new apartment is coming together.
(00:44:22) - Net Neutrality gets repealed. What does that mean for the network?
(00:54:04) - Chris becomes a dogfather.
(01:06:56) - #AskError: You wouldn't download a car... would you? Should there be time-share sexbots? Would you adopt a forever-puppy? When's the podcast about group sex? What's the 5-year vision for Jupiter Broadcasting?

The Uncrustables | User Error 38

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 23:57:04 +0100

In this episode we meet the Beard's girlfriend, talk about the craziness of some drivers, the secretly amazing sandwich from Starbucks, dolphin boners, An intro to Cannabis, Religion, a batch of #AskError & more!

(00:00:18) - Chris tests the new TechSnap music
(00:01:25) - Rikai's new girlfriend has been shipped from the girlfriend factory
(00:03:33) - Chris continues his search for a new dog
(00:10:28) - Dolphin boners
(00:14:15) - Uncrustables
(00:18:05) - Starbucks: the inside scoop
(00:21:20) - Washington driving is crazy
(00:31:10) - Come hang out in the Cannabis Corner!
(00:53:05) - What's the worst advice you've gotten?
(01:11:30) - What's the most homosexual situation you've ever been in?
(01:31:21) - 2017 has taught us a lesson about perception
(01:41:13) - Chris hates paperwork. So does everyone else!

Hey Siri, It’s Bone Time | User Error 37

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:44:00 +0100

This week, we cant get rid of Wes so we make the best of it & cover what we did over the holiday/shopping week, get sad over a missed opportunity, talk relationships, moving, food, #AskError & more!

(00:00:22) - Turkey Day traditions... or not.
(00:04:44) - Cross that Bridge when you come to it.
(00:17:38) - Paperwork problems.
(00:25:24) - Chris shares some personal pain
(00:36:25) - Black Friday & Cyber Monday have passed. Our boys share what they came home with.
(00:51:35) - A discussion on holidays with new relationships sidetracks into a war over the best and worst fast-food.
(00:57:07) - Is Trello worth the Trouble-o?
(01:15:15) - #AskError: if you could live anywhere in the past, when would you go?
(01:18:25) - Humans are badly designed.

Eggcellent Recommendations | User Error 36

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:45:00 +0100

Chris and Wes go to war over Select-A-Size, Uber pays some hackers, we discuss the changes coming to TechSNAP, how to build a podcast setup, some #AskError & more!

(00:00:00) - Chris hates Select-A-Size
(00:04:40) - How to play tech support for family members during the Holidays
(00:12:51) - Cyber breaches are getting worse then ever
(00:21:55) - TechSnap is getting a reboot, here's how
(00:37:55) - #AskError: What classic song is totally inappropriate, what practices are totally messed up, but common in the business world & more book recommendations
(00:49:18) - Building a podcast recording setup
(01:12:38) - #AskError: What have you recently bought that makes you feel like an old person?

North Dakota Lifestyle | User Error 35

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:29:00 +0100

On this week's episode, Noah returns to share his thoughts with the guys on everything from Bitcoin & the Cloud to creepy YouTube videos and weddings. Plus we give an update on the Beard's moving situation, look at recent self driving car news, talk about attempted murder & more!

(00:00:21) - Is bitcoin getting forked up?
(00:11:19) - Crazy things close to home
(00:15:41) - A new product! The Logitech Harmony Brick!
(00:28:18) - YouTube is full of "children's" videos doing weird things. YouTube doesn't seem to care.
(00:32:40) - Rikai prepares to move out, leaving Chris & Noah with empty nest feelings.
(00:43:58) - Are weddings getting less tedious?
(01:02:04) - Self driving cars continue their evolution and some of the guys are unimpressed.

Dongs and Noodles | User Error 34

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:28:00 +0100

Today we cover the origins of amazon, talk about some food, share our sleep remedy findings, go to war against the rats, hunt for a place to live, play some rust & more!

(00:00:20) - All-glass phones are hip again. Why?
(00:03:45) - The genesis of Amazon
(00:13:19) - #AskError: if JB had a fully funded journalist, where would you deploy him to?
(00:20:08) - #AskError: Are we headed for Ghost In The Shell or Battlestar Galactica?
(00:22:50) - #AskError: What would you ask the most influential radio producers of all time?
(00:24:08) - Fooooood
(00:28:05) - #AskError: What occupation, besides the one you have now, would you want to do?
(00:31:49) - Sleep remedies
(00:38:36) - The Rat War
(00:43:46) - Rikai's hunt
(00:55:05) - Adventures in Rust

All Natural Drugs | User Error 33

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 20:43:00 +0100

This week, John joins us again to talk about an app that claims to diagnose your car, the troubles with body pains, diets and sleeping, the Nintendo 2DS, a failure, a batch of #AskError & more!

(00:00:12) - A Phone app that (supposedly) diagnoses your car engine.
(00:03:58) - #AskError: What did your family make out to be more expensive than it really was?
(00:08:20) - #AskError: What commonly held scientific belief is false?
(00:18:54) - Core muscles are the worst to injure.
(00:22:22) - Chris needs a new way to sleep.
(00:32:54) - #AskError: What seemed great as a kid but awful as an adult, or vice versa.
(00:37:58) - Chris looks back on a year of the vlog.
(00:50:10) - The Nintendo 2DS is an interesting device.

Vomit Tent | User Error 32

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 21:44:00 +0200

On this weeks episode, we talk about the new Amazon Key, follow up on Project Loon, rover upgrades, Beard's TwitchCon trip, some #AskError & more!

(00:00:40) - Amazon looks for a better way to avoid package theft.
(00:13:50) - Google actually deploys balloons above Puerto Rico.
(00:16:06) - #AskError: What gets weirder the more you think about it?
(00:19:41) - #AskError: What tech are you most excited about seeing before you die?
(00:33:23) - The Beard goes to TwitchCon. Murphy's Law works overtime.
(00:48:40) - Rover P-P-P-P-POWER!
(00:55:25) - Happy Barf-o-ween!

Is this Reality? | User Error 31

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:40:00 +0200

On this weeks episode, Chris and the Beard discuss our simulated reality, IGN buying Humble Bundle. the one piece of Sci-Fi tech we'd have if we could, why beard is a video editor & more!

(00:00:28) - Tech giants are a problem.
(00:07:38) - You can die in weird ways.
(00:12:08) - Google's home assistant was "accidentally" listening to everything you said.
(00:15:10) - IGN has bought Humble Bundle. Are they dead?
(00:19:00) - Are we living in a simulation?
(00:40:00) - #AskError: What one sci-fi device would you want more than any others?
(00:43:38) - #AskError: Why have a video editor when you don't make video content anymore?

Very Open | User Error 30

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:01:00 +0200

This week, we talk about Alphabet putting internet balloons over Puerto Rico, Chris' experiences with CBS All Access, a boatload of #AskError, a peek into Beard's personal life & more!

(00:00:06) - Totally-Not-Google plants to put internet balloons over Puerto Rico.
(00:05:02) - Chris's followup experiences with CBS All Access
(00:10:36) - #AskError: what's really amazing when you think about it?
(00:16:34) - #AskError: what's the most embarrassing thing you used to believe?
(00:21:18) - #AskError: what tech device would you give to someone in the past to change how tech develops, What's the worst PEBKAC you've ever seen & more!
(00:47:10) - #AskError: What's your biggest problem in life right now?

Wakey Bakey | User Error 29

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 16:53:00 +0200

Angela joins the guys to give an in depth report on Jack in the Box’s new Wakey Bakey, an update on her Eero experience & 23AndMe. Plus we talk about the New York trip, Google’s latest announcements & more!

(00:00:06) - Society is ruined and everything is awful.
(00:05:42) - Chris and Angela talk about the each other's suprising lack of life skills.
(00:13:02) - New York puts pressure on your wallet.
(00:19:05) - #AskError: what movie totally messed you up?
(00:27:27) - An Eero update.
(00:33:14) - Jack in the Box's wakey bakey.
(00:37:20) - Chris talks Tribe, by Sebastian Junger.
(00:44:02) - Google Home Assistant updates & more.
(01:02:10) - #AskError: if you could put 10k hours into a skill, what would you learn?
(01:07:42) - Is Angela a tech whisperer?
(01:17:05) - Angela tries 23AndMe

That one time in NYC | User Error 28

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 23:35:00 +0200

Chris and Noah join from NYC in this compact episode! We cover the iPhone vulnerability, a popular tiny ball, snaps losing some weight & more!

(00:00:24) - A zero-day iPhone vulnerability strikes during the Ubuntu Rally
(00:08:25) - Chris meets New York and its tiny balls.
(00:34:12) - The Snap Diet
(00:43:00) - New York hotels don't want you to commit suicide -- at least, not on their property.
(00:55:10) - B&H is best.

Poop Legs | User Error 27

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:18:00 +0200

We’re all over the map in this episode! We cover everything from the Beard’s addictive personality and Chris’ appreciation for peeing to Wes’ trouble in listening to ‘normals’ covering specialized topics and Youtube demonetization. Plus the Orville premiere, hopes for Star Trek: Discovery, Beard’s blind step & more!

(00:00:24) - Does Rikai have an addictive personality?
(00:02:52) - Wes' thoughts on non-tech people covering tech.
(00:08:14) - #AskError: When should I buy a new laptop?
(00:12:00) - Youtube takes on cable, is it good?
(00:32:12) - Demonetization
(00:39:12) - #AskError: What social custom needs to be retired? What was way worse than you expected? If there was a class on videogames, what would be taught?
(00:51:10) - Appreciating your plumbing.
(00:53:56) - What was a super hyped linux technology that flopped?
(01:06:56) - The Beard is moving soon.
(01:09:50) - What new shows could JB make? Other than a podcast on Human-Alien Sex, of course.

One Way or Another | User Error 26

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 21:13:00 +0200

We take a big batch of #AskError questions & nearly lose our lunch, debate the fate of future technologies & get a recap of Chase’s trip to PAX West.

Plus the long journeys ahead of Chris and the Beard, a review of the Pure Nexus ROM & the big Ubuntu story no one is talking about.

(00:00:04) - Pure Nexus & the headphone jack
(00:18:39) - The viability of mining, the potential death of VR and PAX West.
(00:35:30) - Super Mario Bros is the best. Maybe.
(00:45:50) - Twitchcon usefulness & being successful on twitch
(00:54:40) - The Road to New York
(01:04:23) - #AskError: what would you make with the ultimate budget? Who are the safe brands for Linux security?
(01:19:04) - #AskError: What wouldn't you do for 200 million dollars?

A Lesson in Futility | User Error 25

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 18:23:00 +0200

Chris may have finally solved his internet problems, Noah falls in love with the Shield TV, a new lifestyle trend is popping up more, another batch of #AskError & more!

(00:00:08) - Noah goes all in on the Shield TV
(00:22:49) - Lets talk about WarGames
(00:33:30) - The true downside of having kids
(00:38:08) - Google restructures... again.
(00:40:50) - The WiFi adventures continue
(01:02:01) - #AskError: what seems the more messed up the more you think about it? Hobo Chris.
(01:21:00) - Chris' new best friend and the new life choices of Millennials.

Internet Perseverance | User Error 24

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:06:00 +0200

We don't wait for life to come to us, we take control of life! This week the guys talk about pushing through negativity & criticism, booting free Wifi, the first time Linux impressed them & a batch of #askerror.

Plus we visit space, find some Thunderbolt bliss, give away some shirts & launch the WarGames watch-along.

(00:00:05) - Chris is living the dock life!
(00:07:07) - Shifting communities & the Wargames watchalong!
(00:18:14) - #AskError: If you could observe any place & time in history, when would you go?
(00:22:24) - #AskError and win some swag! (International included!)
(00:23:23) - Showbot's Sunset & the rise of Kore!
(00:30:48) - Potential WiFi bliss
(00:39:58) - #AskError: Your first impressive experience with Linux
(00:42:55) - Learning how to get past the hate
(00:59:43) - #AskError: why were you born & What skills do you have that will help you survive an Apocalypse?
(01:04:30) - Everspace or Basic space?

Jackin’ it With my Bros | User Error 23

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 05:29:00 +0200

Future fan favorite guest John joins us to pontificate on Google Wifi, Linux extremism on our local streets and traveling the universe & leaving it all behind, especially your kids.

Plus we fall a rabbit hole of crazy CraigsList personals, share our maniacal business plans & more!

(00:00:25) - John is bribing us with cheap Red Bull to get on the show? We're in!
(00:09:29) - #AskError. What's expensive, but worth it? Would you go with aliens to explore the universe if you could never come back?
(00:14:20) - Is the eclipse worth the risking vampires?
(00:16:30) - #AskError: You're given infinite business investment to do what you want, what do you do?
(00:23:20) - The studio before Jupiter Broadcasting
(00:31:53) - #AskError Answer: Gear is a quality knob
(00:35:55) - Comparing Eero & Google Weave
(00:47:13) - The Beard is angered by OS extremism.
(00:58:24) - Big Bing Theory, Eclipse Babies & Jackin' It with your Bros!

Gearing Up | User Error 22

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 14:23:00 +0200

Chris sets up bullet proof wifi and reviews his new Eero wireless system, the Beard’s new monster GPU is in & we debate when to buy new gear. Plus Linux does what the Mac can’t, a big batch of #askerror & we prepare for the Total Solar Eclipse of the Heart 2017.

Plus the bot that kicking off Elon’s Skynet, some question for you & more!

(00:00:08) - The loneliest tune in the world
(00:00:50) - Google's assistant & not so Fit bits
(00:13:22) - Solar Eclipse of the heart
(00:14:55) - The value of gear
(00:30:12) - RV greybeards & the surprise of Eero
(00:51:54) - Building the anti-skynet via DotA 2
(01:00:00) - Dolphin does what the Macs don't
(01:07:11) - An #AskError featuring Error Answers! ;)

Those Damn Milleniums | User Error 21

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 22:24:00 +0200

We warm up with a personal #askerror, debate the loss of the headphone port, get serious about home automation, cover the WannaCry conspiracy, share some favorite podcasts & ask for some important feedback.

Plus a little gaming talk & more!

(00:00:38) - Life sidequests
(00:03:00) - The damn Millenniums & their RVs
(00:10:42) - Bad wifi or justUser Eero?
(00:23:14) - He may WannaCry right about now
(00:26:32) - What would you do if you were the last person on earth?
(00:31:05) - New phones aren't so jacked up
(00:39:00) - Chris opens up about his romantic relationship with HomeKit
(00:54:42) - Weirdly normal things
(01:05:08) - What are we watching and listening to?
(01:12:12) - Chris reflects on the Last LAS vlog
(01:20:22) - A question for the ages: Hair or Beard?
(01:24:14) - Hacking MMOs, traveling, gaming

The Lesser Evil | User Error 20

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:27:00 +0200

Chase joins us again this week as we discuss why chase'll have trouble ever using Apple products, the offline advantages of Apple's Homekit, impressions of Maui Linux, an update on linux in the studio, the troubles Chase is having on twitch, How Soylent is going, another edition of Ask Error and the official Jupiter Colony Discord 'beta'!

(00:00:06) - Apple HomeKit's offline advantages
(00:17:14) - The advantages of iOS and Android
(00:24:10) - Nexus 6p troubles
(00:28:32) - The boys check out Maoi Linux
(00:34:00) - The Beard fixes the studio's systems
(00:37:20) - Chase's twitch woes
(00:42:08) - Soylent and starving
(00:47:08) - #AskError
(00:53:25) - Jupiter Colony Discord Beta

Careful Choices | User Error 19

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 20:07:00 +0200

Chris is kicking the Google Photos habit, Amazon wants into Medical, a NetRunner review & Noah’s excited about the return of Google Glass.

Plus the guys wax about a loved tool becoming abandoned, debate switching to Discord, do a little #AskError, life lessons we learned too late & more!

(00:00:14) - Could amazon medical be a good thing?
(00:07:23) - How to escape Google Photos
(00:15:54) - Chris reviews a distro suggested by a wise man
(00:32:28) - Noah can't figure out how to spend his money fast enough
(00:46:00) - Who knew Gedit was so complicated!
(00:52:10) - The Discord debate
(01:11:51) - To tile or not to tile, that is the question.
(01:18:50) - The first #AskError
(01:32:42) - Life lessons learned too late

Selling Your Soul | User Error 18

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:19:00 +0200

Special guest Chase Nunes joins us to discuss heritage, new Linux user myths, selling your privacy, some Twitch insights & a Beard bombshell.

Plus we announce the winner of our Dell XPS 13 Sweepstakes!

(00:00:15) - Should we really cater to the linux noob?
(00:15:45) - Amazon Prime Day convinces chase to give away his DNA
(00:28:40) - Star trek is a constant in life
(00:36:22) - Chris discovers how good Discord is
(00:42:40) - ISPs pretend they love Net Neutrality, Verizon ‘tests’ throttling of videos
(00:51:52) - Chase’s fake twitch followers
(00:55:13) - Chris pitches chase on a new career
(01:05:13) - Chris wants to de-Google his life… Again.
(01:19:50) - You want more rikai? How about on video? He makes you a proposition.
(01:27:53) - Will the SNES classic have the classic Nintendo scarcity problems?

The Risk of Happiness | User Error 17

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:23:43 +0200

This week, Chris reveals his fasting progress, Noah is on a USB-C quest, Razer dips their toes in the Linux waters, the last call for the Dell sweepstakes, rikai's Twitch update & more!

(00:00:00) - The most unreasonable rules growing up
(00:12:49) - Does anyone care about the new Librem laptops?
(00:21:33) - Chris fasting lifestyle
(00:32:15) - Noah's USB-C quest
(00:38:38) - Dell laptop sweepstakes!
(00:39:42) - Razer's stepping into the linux waters
(00:45:15) - Adulting is scary
(00:50:31) - A Twitchy future

Desktop As A Service | User Error 16

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:56:00 +0200

We sit down & cover the potential switch to Ubuntu LTS in the studio, Let you know how you can enter the Dell User Error XPS 13 Sweepstakes, learn about Chris' experience at a Russian wedding and whether some of the things that happened were strange, Two Cultures: Art vs Science, a desktop subscription future & more!

(00:00:00) - The benefits of LTS over Arch in the studio
(00:06:11) - Russians know how to party
(00:11:50) - Does Linux have a East/West divide?
(00:22:57) - The Two Cultures & measuring success
(00:33:28) - A look at the Linux laptop survey
(00:47:49) - Microsoft's future desktop as a service

Popping the OS | User Error 15

Jupiter Broadcasting — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:50:00 +0200

System76 announces Pop!OS, is it a good thing?

Beard gets fired up about Twitch Affiliate changes, Noah gets some podcast therapy for his Windows troubles & we cover some neat things you can do with VM images.

Plus we commiserate with each other about escaping the grasp of an always-on, connected world.

(00:00:33) - System76 announces popOS & we discuss the implications
(00:34:13) - Twitch's Affiliate system is getting some changes & rikai's got opinions
(00:39:41) - Noah's rough week with Windows
(00:46:55) - Blurring the lines between VMs & bare metal
(00:52:31) - Communication is hell

Fake Noah | User Error 14

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:22:00 +0200

Mike from Coder Radio joins us for a special edition of User Error. We grind a few axes, discuss Linux users hating Electron& web apps with a passion, while they are arguably responsible for thousands of new Linux users.

Plus we discover how a simple clerical error screwed Mike out of a home & a new perspective on Net Neutrality

(00:00:45) - A “clerical error” leaves mike homeless
(00:08:05) - Chris contemplates a change of style
(00:10:24) - Audio Visualizer Python status update
(00:11:50) - Mike has a bone to pick with Gnome 3
(00:20:03) - Sick of electron complaining
(00:22:43) - Nylas mail announcement
(00:28:05) - Montana Update
(00:36:46) - Secret Podcast
(00:37:09) - Chris labels Mike
(00:42:24) - Elon Musk, Space & The pace of technology
(00:47:00) - Tech regulation & Internet nightmares
(00:59:00) - The origin of radio

Red Rocket | User Error 13

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:38:00 +0200

Noah shares his great woes from his recent Linux travels & we ponder the differences between Arch and Fedora as a workstation OS.

Plus announce our search for Linux in Montana & Chris' official switch away from Arch.

(00:00:41) – Noah has a bone to pick with Beard and Chris.
(00:04:00) – The breakdown from hell.
(00:18:57) – We're searching for Linux in Montana.
(00:23:00) – Spending time in different Linux tribes.
(00:30:50) – Losing the war in technology trends.
(00:34:30) – Chris makes the full time pitch to Noah.
(00:36:48) – All three of us hate hearing about dreams, a lot.
(00:41:37) – JB tech, Linux in studio update.
(00:47:05) – What should we expect from Fedora?
(00:50:00) – The difference between Arch and Fedora.
(00:53:00) – Chris is officially switching away from Arch.
(00:56:00) – Chris drops the Ikey bomb on Noah.

Probing with Intent | User Error 12

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 18:31:00 +0200

Wes joins the Beard & Chris for a conversation that ranges from Linux containers, moving, beer to local media & a dream to "Pimp Your Linux Rig".

(00:00:30) – Wes just moved, goes through a great purge.
(00:03:55) – Using systemd's containers for home builds.
(00:11:46) – The downtown Seattle life with Wes.
(00:15:26) – Chris shares his "Pimp my Linux Rig" show idea dreams and hopes.
(00:19:29) – The Rick and Morty User Error Book Club, Not a Book Club.
(00:22:30) – Local media sauce saves the day. Chris discovers Planet Earth 2.
(00:26:53) – Beard takes multitasking to the next level. Turns it up to 11.
(00:30:45) – User Error live show, Jupiter BroadcastingFest, let's go BIG.
(00:35:10) – Learning the hard way about bitter beer.
(00:38:15) – Wes' impression of Google's gBoard keyboard for Android.
(00:38:39) – Beard's take on E3 2017.
(00:41:47) – Wes is shopping for a new laptop, should he consider a desktop instead?
(00:56:07) – What Linux desktop would we pick, if Gnome and Plasma never existed?
(01:03:15) – The audience wants to adopt the Beard. And he could Beard from anywhere.
(01:13:05) – The normals are officially here, it's their Internet now.
(01:16:00) – Is the Beard going to transition to full host, drop editing?
(01:19:00) – We turn our probes on Wes.
(01:22:26) – Getting more involved with the community in meat space.
(01:27:51) – Taking JB to the next level.

Daily Keyboard Regime | User Error 11

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:01:00 +0200

The Beard mixes us some mysterious drinks and we jump into solving problems, hiding Linux, experimenting with solar, the appeal of Tiny Homes, Plasma's winning Wayland strategy & the deep corners of what motivates the Beard.

Warning: This episode is using our backup audio, which is fine.. Mostly. It's all fine, we're fine here, how are you?

(00:00:35) – Plasma desktop's new focus, and its Wayland advantage.
(00:05:20) – Banned Linux Laptop. And our advice.
(00:17:47) – Beard Birthday Follow up.
(00:21:47) – Noah experiments with a Power Inverter.
(00:30:09) – Noah's Lives off Solar for a few months, reports back.
(00:31:55) – What's the difference between User Error, and LINUX Unplugged?
(00:33:15) – We ask Red Necks about sous vide steak, it goes badly.
(00:40:22) – "Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plans" an expensive all you can eat.
(00:40:22) – Chris and Noah are going to meetup and have a big party.
(00:45:25) – Noah and Chris try to convince Beard to get a Tiny Home over a big house.
(00:59:00) – A friend recently discovers they accidentally mined some Bitcoin.
(01:02:06) – Could Bitcoin get to $10K and what the Beard is positive on.
(01:05:35) – Noah's attempt to pep talk goes in a strange direction.
(01:16:52) – We go deep after a listener writes in.
(01:20:03) – The User Error method gets applied to Ask Noah.
(01:21:32) – The night the power went out in the hotel.

Double Sided Tape | User Error 10

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:48:00 +0200

Chris is learning to trust his gut, Noah feels like an old man & the Beard has a birthday. Then some updates on our DuckDuckGo Challenge & Linux in the studio's impact on our work.

Plus the big problem with Gnome that can't be unseen & our favorite USB-C chargers.

(00:00:17) – Chris is learning to trust his gut.
(00:15:40) – That one time Noah missed his radio broadcast.
(00:17:35) – How Linux has made our work simpler, and easier.
(00:19:31) – Noah's old man comparison of Nylas mail vs Thunderbird.
(00:32:27) – Our favorite USB-C gear, and the big Thunderbolt news.
(00:42:01) – Planning to mess our kids up.
(00:47:05) – Update on the switch to Linux in the studio, good and bad.
(00:50:27) – Improving the visualizer we use for this show.
(00:51:20) – A Linux issue we often overlook.
(00:54:15) – Follow up on the Amazon disaster.
(00:55:26) – Follow up on Henry.
(00:57:50) – Gnome's performance problems that can't be unseen.
(01:11:50) – DuckDuckGo Challenge Follow up.
(01:16:37) – Beard has a Birthday Comin' up.

Here's the Thing | User Error 9

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 19 May 2017 15:58:00 +0200

We battle with Amazon, hunt for rats & discuss the real problem with Linux, humans. Then we end the show with a DuckDuckGo challenge.

Plus special guest Martin Wimpress (aka Wimpy) joins us for our first episode back.

(00:00:20) – Amazon is holding $1,500 of our studio funds.
(00:07:10) – Worth two Walmart's now
(00:12:53) – Telegram Tricks with Martin
(00:19:32) – Chris has a damn rat.
(00:23:18) – How the Beard avoided Con Crud.
(00:25:23) – Here comes the Unity lovers.
(00:35:39) – That time Ubuntu killed your girlfriend.
(00:37:27) – How the online communities can distort reality.
(00:55:38) – The DuckDuckGo Challenge.

Snorting Apple Cider | User Error 8

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:46:00 +0100

We hack storage limitations, abuse review units, cure infections, and ponder why geeks don't think more about Amazon's Could services that are better/cheaper than Google and Dropbox.

(00:00:23) - Noah figures out how to Facebook, we all could lean from him.
(00:02:25) - Amazon's Cloud services are better/cheaper than Google and Dropbox, why don't we consider them?
(00:04:59) - The Beard throws shade on Amazon services under Linux.
(00:06:15) - Twitch Prime is Amazon's biggest thing that no one is talking about.
(00:08:05) - Amazon's mobile apps suck really bad.
(00:10:00) - A bit about Amazon Prime Backup.
(00:13:02) - Would you trust your data to a $38 drive?
(00:16:01) - Noah goes REALLY all in on Ask Noah, a new show is inbound. Born right here.
(00:19:51) - Automatic and Automatic Pro review. Hack your car.
(00:34:45) - The qnap review unit arrives soon, and we have 12tb of plans.
(00:39:41) - More on Amazon, and their plan to destroy YouTube.
(00:47:59) - Chris was too busy for the doctor, so he cured his own infection.
(00:49:30) - Beard confirms, JB has been balls to the walls for months straight, and its getting nuts.
(00:50:10) - Chris kicks his own ass, hard.
(00:54:45) - That time Chris stepped on a nail before a live event.

User Error Diamond Collection 2

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:42:50 +0200

An exclusive for our RSS subscibers, quick outtakes from the past few episode of User Error. From time to time we'll be publishing the very best of our very worst to our RSS feed, and we call it the Diamond Collection.

Enjoy our mistakes!

A Gift for Future Chris | User Error 7

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:17:46 +0200

Our take on the Google Pixel and its possible fatal flaw, pushing through a funk and maintaining motivation, a random headphone and Bluetooth speaker discussion, and the best way to cook pizza ever.

(00:00:27) - Our take on the Google Pixel.
(00:02:11) - Run down of the Pixel specs and features
(00:06:53) - Why Pixel represents a huge change for the Android Ecosystem
(00:10:00) - Why Google might be the Pixel's fatal flaw.
(00:18:03) - The REAL use for the new Google Daydream VR Gear.
(00:19:36) - Now there are only two phones on the market.
(00:20:11) - Best USB Audio interface for your Linux box.
(00:22:10) - Beard calls out Noah for once again ignoring his hardware advice.
(00:24:40) - The Beard shares he's recently been in a funk.
(00:25:00) - Beard seeks advice on maintaining motivation.
(00:26:22) - Noah's method for setting a tangible goal.
(00:27:00) - Chris' approach to building momentum by starting small.
(00:28:15) - Getting closer to the elephant in the room.
(00:31:10) - Get started by giving a gift to your future self.
(00:32:49) - Despite Noah's skepticism, Chris pre-ordered wireless headphones.
(00:35:08) - How Noah learned to appreciate good headphones.
(00:36:13) - Chris reveals the secret fancy feature of the headphones.
(00:37:05) - A random Bluetooth speaker discussion occurs.
(00:38:56) - Really good Bluetooth speaker for a great price.
(00:40:10) - Using Noise Apps and speakers to fall asleep. It Really works.
(00:42:34) - The Beard nearly burns the studio down, again.
(00:44:17) - Noah admits a recent "man failure".
(00:46:35) - The new member of Noah's family, that cooks pizza like a boss.
(00:47:38) - Beard calls out Noah, again, for once again ignoring his hardware advice.

A Perfectly Fine Gun | User Error 6

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:11:46 +0200

Should Linux users expect sacrifices? A Linux soft spot, learning lessons from those who came before you, the best and most rational discussion about guns you've ever heard, we debate if its irresponsible to drive a car, and the secret killer that might rip us apart.

(00:00:45) The Beard has been typecast 6 episodes in. All Noah's fault.
(00:05:05) Chris calls out Noah for implying Linux is a weak competitor on the desktop.
(00:07:00) A online media is a difficult market for Linux to compete in.
(00:14:30) The dark secret of the Jupiter Broadcasting network.
(00:15:45) Noah walks into a bar, and ends up at a radio station.
(00:19:00) Taking a note from the old school could be a game changer.
(00:20:15) Introducing User Error's Diamond Collection.
(00:21:45) Noah's big revelation about guns, after becoming a firearm instructor.
(00:23:07) Noah's three simple rules about guns that he follows 100% of the time.
(00:24:00) The Beard share's his background with guns.
(00:26:11) Chris shares his experience around Noah and guns.
(00:26:50) Why Chris enjoys watching the gun debate, and what he feel's it might really be about.
(00:29:00) How the Beard does not feel the need to own a gun for his own protection.
(00:30:10) The recent semi-dangerous moment Chris almost wished he owned a gun.
(00:32:30) There are some situations where Noah see's no dilemma in owning a gun and using it.
(00:33:43) The Beard finds a major correlation between guns and cars.
(00:34:10) Why the Beard feels it's irresponsible to be behind the wheel of a car, and chooses not to drive.
(00:35:30) Chris (like most of us?) truly believes he's the best driver on the road, and Noah REALLY agrees.
(00:38:12) The Beard makes the case to wait for the robots to drive.
(00:42:00) What "rights" to US citizens have to guns? And why the words matter.
(00:44:45) Why food might just be what breaks us up.

User Error Diamond Collection 1

Jupiter Broadcasting — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:36:46 +0200

An exclusive for our RSS subscibers, quick outtakes from the past five episode of User Error. From time to time we'll be publishing the very best of our very worst to our RSS feed, and we call it the Diamond Collection.

Enjoy our mistakes!

Making it Stick | User Error 5

Jupiter Broadcasting — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:25:21 +0200

Killing projects for new projects, working outside your comfort zone, and switching to Linux in a way that sticks.

(0:00:44) Why Noah decided to re-do his roof himself, and maybe a lesson we could all learn.
(0:05:00) Our thoughts on working with people remotely.
(0:10:15) Rikai tries out LibreVault, and nothing works right for him.
(0:13:25) Why we decided to end Tech Talk Today, when to kill a project, and why.
(0:20:27) The straw that broke the camels back.
(0:22:10) Why JB needs more hosts, and Chris doing less shows.
(0:23:35) Noah realizes he might have a solution, and new show idea for JB.
(0:26:47) A new show is born live on the air, and we make immediate plans to try the idea out.
(0:31:44) Rikai PC Build Update: What could he do with Linux that would excite him, and make it stick?
(0:33:00) The only two types of SSD's Noah will buy. OK maybe three.
(0:35:30) One of our favorite Linux kick's ass examples.
(0:39:27) Chris' 360 approach to getting Rikai to stay on Linux.
(0:43:00) A guaranteed way to switching: Solve a problem.
(0:46:38) Noah's backup Rikai ambush plans, which leads us to a battle of Stay-wake and 3am leaks.

Chicken Digiorn | User Error 4

Jupiter Broadcasting — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:04:01 +0200

We experiment with our bodies, get particular about new PC hardware, water cool, geek out about VHF radio, and discuss recent software upgrades to improve our shows.

(0:0:03) Chris tries out Soylent 2.0
(0:12:08) Noah talk about the best VHF Radio for areas that don't have mobile signal.
(0:15:41) Rikai gives an update on his new PC build.
(0:18:04) Noah's new build that focuses on the CPU to improve LAS video.
(0:22:44) Software improvements being made to LAS visual quality.
(0:28:11) Rikai's quick hacks to make WebRTC work for us.
(0:30:35) The tool we use for our video visualizer.
(0:32:42) Noah's goes on a mission to make Chicken Digiorn, discovers it does not exist.
(0:35:25) Noah offends Rikai, simply because he lives in the future.
(0:36:30) Chris passes the 1 year mark living in an RV, reflects on it a bit.
(0:38:14) The surprisingly obvious thing Chris never thought about before living in an RV.
(0:40:25) Do we find joy in chores, or avoid them like the plague?
(0:45:02) Why Noah has no sympathy for his kids.

Sustainable Laziness | User Error 3

Jupiter Broadcasting — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:41:16 +0200

How Focus, cutting back, and rethinking your project can save it. A new rift forming in the Linux community, a serious sweet corn throw down, and some laptop window shopping.

(00:00:13) Chris realizes something smells dead, and it might be Rikai.
(00:02:07) Special thanks, new rss feeds, and podcatchers.
(00:03:26) Chris and Rikai speculate that Noah might be a workaholic.
(00:07:33) Working for more than the bottom line.
(00:08:15) Rikai's new Linux servers run Arch, why, and what for.
(00:09:30) Was Noah a Windows support guy before starting his own business?
(00:16:00) How Noah got started with his own IT practice.
(00:21:27) Rikai's got a new problem, and needs our help.
(00:23:28) How do you get to the point where you can hire someone?
(00:25:21) How Focus, cutting back, and rethinking your project can save it.
(00:30:12) Noah's hard learned philosophy about starting your own business.
(00:30:38) If you want to stick with it, always make it as easy as possible.
(00:34:53) Coach vs Sue. The new dangerous rift forming in the Linux community.
(00:35:53) A quick summary of the Software Freedom Conservancy general position.
(00:36:18) A quick summary of Greg KH, Linus, and other dev's general position.
(00:38:25) The gap between the community and the business side of Linux.
(00:40:57) Rikai argues the well is being poisoned.
(00:41:41) How the SFC could work with the developers to coach companies.
(00:42:38) Noah and a listener grilled up some tasty grub.
(00:46:00) Chris and Noah get into a sweet corn throw down.
(00:47:24) Hadea makes her first User Error appearance with class and splash.
(00:48:22) How to make a compound butter ninja glamping style.
(00:51:31) Chris and Rikai play Noah Hardware Bingo.
(00:53:00) Noah is interested in a ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501VW.
(00:55:25) The Oryx didn't work for Noah, what about the The Acer Predator 21X?
(01:02:47) Why a laptop docking station is high on Chris' wish list for next laptop.
(01:05:51) Chris share's one of his total n00b moments when starting JB.

Just Do It | User Error 2

Jupiter Broadcasting — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:59:37 +0200

Chris and Noah's love for Linux and hate for Windows almost brings them to blows this week, the Beard launches new projects, and we discuss the real value in just getting started.

(00:03) The Story of Chris and Noah almost getting in a huge fight.
(12:00) Rikai's Process of Researching a new PC build.
(16:33) The Hardware Rikai Chose for his new build.
(18:45) Starting a community and hacking around social anxiety.
(20:49) One of the core difference between content for a community vs advertising
(24:10) Noah's solution to charging for work, while still staying generous.
(25:52) Why Rikai runs Windows.
(31:34) What's bugging Rikai about Windows 10.
(32:49) Noah's up coming trip for LAS.
(39:42) Dry Camping with the guy Noah's switching to Linux.
(41:00) Getting the Microsoft Surface to Charge off DC Power.
(42:00) Chris goes on a spur of the moment road trip.
(46:05) Starting something before you have it all figured out.
(46:32) Rikai talks about taking the leap to join JB.

Episode Links:

Meet the Beard | User Error 1

Jupiter Broadcasting — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:27:55 +0200

Tiling Window managers, and picking up coding are our main topics this week.

(2:00) Chris and Rikai share what they love about No Man'S Sky and their clever hack.
(8:45) MacBook Linux, is it better than expected? And why Noah fears it.
(22:00) Who is buying high end machines, why do some of them buy Macs?
(27:00) Our Adventures with tiling Window Managers
(43:10) Introduction to the new show, our ideas and plans for it.
(47:00) New features coming to jbot, improvements to our site, new HTML 5 player, and live stream updates.
(52:00) Getting an update on Chris and Noah's coding adventures.