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Is Native Linux Gaming Dead?
Matt and Tyler celebrate Tyler's birthday with a talk on the future of Linux gaming Is it Native or Proton? We also take some questions from the chat. ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== [Show Notes] **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – A whole lotta bash scripting and living life without a bar. Matt – Scripting some, knee deep in CSS and HTML as I work on the website for the channel. Regretting my life choices. Contact Info Twitter: @thelinuxcast Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.org Patreon https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://9to5linux.com/happy-30th-birthday-linux Tyler - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/09/elementary-os-6-august-update-bug-fixes Main Topic - Native Gaming on Linux. Is it important? Apps of the Week Matt - Powerchord - https://powercord.dev/ Tyler - Dunst
5 Things We Love About Linux, 5 Things We Hate
This week, Matt and Tyler talk about a few things we absolutely love about Linux and 5 things we don't. We also talk about the new Gnome release, Gnome running on M1 Macs, and Tyler's new hairdo. **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – Shaving my head and face to be a proper Linux creator. Matt – I made it to 4000 subs this week. And I've been learning some new stuff in Gimp so that I can make better thumbnails. ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Chris - Tier 4 Patron EastCoastWeb - Tier 4 Patron Gentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Mr. Fox - Tier 2 Patron ArchSinner - Tier 2 on YT Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/08/gnome-41-features-and-changes Tyler - https://www.tomshardware.com/news/debian-linux-on-apple-m1-milestone Main Topic - 5 Things we Love about Linux, 5 Things We Hate Apps of the Week Matt - Qutebrowser Tyler - Pokemon-colorscripts - https://github.com/nuke-dash/pokemon-colorscripts-mac
Elementary Woes
Matt and Tyler go on a rant-filled journey of Linux, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Elementary. Seriously, no one is spared. Except for the real main topic, which we don't even get to. So be prepared for a wild ride! ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Chris - Tier 4 Patron EastCoastWeb - Tier 4 Patron Gentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Mr. Fox - Tier 2 Patron ArchSinner - Tier 2 on YT Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast [show notes] Matt - https://9to5linux.com/elementary-os-6-odin-officially-released-this-is-whats-new Tyler - https://m.slashdot.org/story/388957 Main Topic - Should Native Linux Gaming Go Away? Apps of the Week Matt -Orbital Bullet on Steam Tyler - Typing Speed 'Game' http://typespeed.sourceforge.net/
Bash Challenge - Matt VS Tyler
Matt and Tyler engage in a Bash battle, our first challenge. For our audio listeners, I truly do apologize that this is better on Youtube. We do try our best to describe what we've done. Also, sorry about the low rumbling noises. We're not sure what's going on, we're working on it. Our scripts are here: https://github.com/mtwb47/scripts/tree/master/bashchallenge ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Chris - Tier 4 Patron EastCoastWeb - Tier 4 Patron Gentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Mr. Fox - Tier 2 Patron ArchSinner - Tier 2 on YT Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast
Is Federated Social Media the Future?
On this episode, Matt and Tyler talk about Matt's new keyboard layout, Duck Duck Go, Garuda Linux, and federated social media. ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Chris - Tier 3 Patron Kell of Devils - Tier 3 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Mr. Fox - Tier 2 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast [show notes] **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – I have been playing games and ricing dwm more. Matt – I switched to a new keyboard layout. My adventures with Debian also continue. NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://news.itsfoss.com/duckduckgo-email-protection/ Tyler - https://linuxinsider.com/story/garuda-desktops-put-a-new-spin-on-linux-looks-87140.html Main Topic - Is Federated social media the future? Apps of the Week Matt - 10fastfingers.com, monkeytype.com Tyler - amfora - https://github.com/makeworld-the-better-one/amfora
The Future of Gaming on Linux
On this episode, which is remarkably tangent-free, Matt and Tyler talk about a new font, Valve and the Steam Deck, and how Valve could make VR on Linux so much better. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Chris - Tier 3 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Mr. Fox Tier 2 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast [[Show Notes]] What have we been up to Linux related this Week? Tyler – I am back to using dwm and using a great handwritten font, Yomogi Matt – I've been struggling with installing Debain. Damn wifi cards. I've also been playing with Git Kraken. NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/07/steam-deck-handheld-linux-pc Tyler - https://fosspost.org/audacity-developers-apologize-revise-controversial-privacy-policy/ Main Topic - How can Valve make VR Better on Linux? Apps of the Week Matt -Descenders (on Steam) Tyler - Godot
Is Telemetry Okay?
On this one, Matt and Tyler talk about everything. We run the gamut from subscription fatigue to Mint being Mint to Gentoo to Telemetry and Audacity. It's a long wild ride, so buckle up. Also, sorry that the audio isn't as good as normal. We had some OBS problems. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Chris - Tier 3 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Mr. Fox Tier 2 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – Did more distro-hopping, because I truly do hate myself. I tried about 5 different distro's including Gentoo again, guess what I'm using now ;D Matt – Kind of finished my new purple black and white DWM theme. Still needs some tweaks, but it's looking pretty good. Just in time for me to switch Window Managers, of course. NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-20-2-release/ Tyler - https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-just-blew-up-the-only-reason-you-cant-use-a-linux-desktop/ Main Topic - Is Telemetry Okay? Apps of the Week Matt - Everdo https://everdo.net/ Tyler - Caffeine https://www.atechtown.com/caffeine-for-ubuntu/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro O:14 Our Week in Linux 9:50 Contact Info 11:13 News 37:13 Is Telemetry Okay? 1:01:01 Picks of the Week 1:06:25 Ends
Would You Use Windows if it Was Open Source?
Matt and Tyler talk about their week's in Linux, whether or not Ubuntu is standing still, and we ask ourselves if we'd use Windows if it were Free and Open Source Software. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Chris - Tier 3 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 2 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast [show notes] **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – I have hopped around from Arch, Debian, and now I just don't know what's going to work on my machine. Matt – I riced DWM. A lot. I've also been working on making Vim better for writing. **News of the Week** Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/07/gnome-40-in-ubuntu-21-10-first-look Tyler - https://9to5linux.com/nextcloud-hub-22-launches-with-approval-workflows-integrated-pdf-signing-and-more ## Main Topic - Would You Use Windows if it Was Open Source? Picks of the Week Matt - Authy Tyler - Vundle
Why Isn't Linux Popular in the USA - Or Is It?
This is a wild one, folks. Matt and Tyler talk about all sorts of things. They start off with a bitch session about Gnome. Then move on to talking about why there seems to be a divide between the level of interest in Linux and Open Source in America and Europe. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube [show notes] **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – Starting to use VirtualBox for the first time in forever. Matt – I'm on vanilla Arch linux for the first time in ages. I think I've gotten all of my computer problems figured out, but we'll see. Also switched to Brave Browser. it sucks. NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/252299/microsoft-unveils-windows-11 Tyler - https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-5.13-Features Main Topic - Picks of the Week Matt - Brave Search Tyler - SideQuest https://sidequestvr.com/
Is ARM the Future of Computing?
Matt and Tyler talk about Linus going off on idiots, gaming advancements that continue to make Linux awesome, and we ask ourselves if ARM is going to be the future of computing. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us email@thelinuxcast.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler - https://bit.ly/3wk9LNy on Odysee , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube Show Notes Our Week in Linux NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://news.itsfoss.com/linus-torvalds-get-vaccinated/ Tyler - https://9to5linux.com/dxvk-1-9-adds-support-for-nvidia-shadowlibs-option-in-final-fantasy-xv-more Main Topic - Apps of the Week Matt - Mimo - https://getmimo.com/ Tyler - Apple File System For Linux - https://github.com/linux-apfs/linux-apfs-rw
Is Pipewire Ready for Prime Time?
Matt and Tyler (who uses a Mac now btw), talk about Pipewire and how good or bad it is, how close it is to being ready for daily use, and their experiences with Fedora. They also spend most of their time bitching about Firefox and Mozilla for no reason at all. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 Patron Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler on Odysee - https://odysee.com/@OfficialZaney:8?r=8c7ydjbKcPD2zCUwZ8SRh15tdw7fQSzs and on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw-QGOHbHA5cDAvwwqUTKQ NEWS Links (One each) (What's in the News?) Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/06/firefox-89-released-with-brand-new-look Tyler - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/06/linux-mint-20-2-bulk-rename-app Main Topic - Is Pipewire Ready for Prime Time? Apps of the Week Matt - Espanso - https://espanso.org/ Tyler - RPCS3 - https://rpcs3.net/
Does Google Care About Linux Security?
Matt and Tyler talk about their week in Linux, System17's new keyboard, and Google's pay to play in the Linux Kernel. Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 1 Patron ===== Follow us 🐧🐧 ====== Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4 Mastadon - @drmdub@distrotoot.com http://twitter.com/thelinuxcast http://twitter.com/mtwb Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Tyler on Odysee - https://odysee.com/@OfficialZaney:8?r=8c7ydjbKcPD2zCUwZ8SRh15tdw7fQSzs [show notes] NEWS **Links (One each) (What's in the News?)** Matt - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/system76-launch-configurable-keyboard Tyler -https://www.linuxuprising.com/2021/05/turn-your-tablet-or-phone-into-graphic.html --- **Main Topic - Google Cares About Linux Security?** --- **Apps of the Week** Matt - beets https://github.com/beetbox/beets Tyler - Dust3D https://dust3d.org/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 0:37 Our Week in Linux 5:41 Contact Info 6:14 News 18:13 Google is Evil 31:02 Apps of the Week 35:42 Conclusion
Does Linux Need Anti-Virus Software?
Matt and Tyler talk about Tyler's switch back to qtile, Matt's work with making his own stream deck, and whether or not Distrowatch is a terrible place. The main topic this week is about Linux and anti-virus software. Twitter: @thelinuxcast @mtwb @OfficialZaney on LBRY , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com Patreon https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast Liberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/ https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast ===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ==== Devon C. -- Tier 4 Patron Marcus B. - Tier 3 Patron Donnie H. - Tier 3 Patron Maeglin - Tier 3 Patron Sven C. - Tier 3 Patron. Marek M. - Tier 1 Patron Camp514 - Tier 1 Patron Mitchel V - Tier 1 Patron [show notes] **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – Back to using Qtile as my daily driver Matt – Messing with key mapper and my own little stream deck hack. **Links (One each)** Matt - https://news.itsfoss.com/nitrux-linux-distrowatch-apology/ Tyler - https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Armbian-21.05-Now-Available --- **Main Topic -** Does Linux Need AntiVirus? --- **Apps of the Week** Matt - enve - https://maurycyliebner.github.io/index Tyler - VSCodium - https://vscodium.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 0:13 Our Week in Linux 7:30 Contact Info 8:47 News Links 22:43 Linux & AntiVirus Softwarew 41:11 Apps of the Week 48:23 Conclusion #linux #podcast #thelinuxcast
Linux Mint VS Ubuntu - Which is Better for New Users?
Matt and Tyler talk about new graphics cards, xmonad troubles, Ubuntu on mobile, Risc-V, and Mint vs Ubuntu. Which is better for new users? All that and our Apps of the week! Twitter: @thelinuxcast @mtwb @OfficialZaney on LBRY , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com Patreon https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast **What have we been up to Linux related this Week?** Tyler – Seeing what a Quadro can do on Linux. Matt – More fun with xmonad, but I think I'm done. Looking more at AwesomeWM. **Links (One each)** Matt - http://linuxgizmos.com/risc-v-to-hand-out-1000-free-risc-v-dev-boards/ Tyler - https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-touch-ota-17-arrives-may-12-with-nfc-support-available-for-testing-now --- **Main Topic -** Mint or Ubuntu: Which is Best for Noobs? --- **Apps of the Week** Matt - Splash-CLI https://github.com/splash-cli/splash-cli Tyler - LSD - https://github.com/Peltoche/lsd Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:12 Our Week in Linux 8:49 Contact Info 10:34 News Links 23:12 Linux Mint vs Ubuntu 52:45 Apps of the Week 1:01:14 Conclusion
Are Automatic Updates Good for Linux?
Matt and Tyler talk about automatic updates, The University of Minnesota and their nonsense, and Plasma Mobile, this week on @The Linux Cast Twitter: @thelinuxcast @mtwb @OfficialZaney on LBRY , https://bit.ly/3dbqbjX on YouTube Subscribe at http://thelinuxcast.org Contact us thelinuxcast@gmail.com Patreon https://patreon.com/thelinuxcast https://facebook.com/thelinuxcast Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/thelinuxcast NEWS **Links (One each) (Whats in the News?)** Matt - https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/04/linux-kernel-team-rejects-university-of-minnesota-researchers-apology/ Tyler -https://9to5linux.com/plasma-mobile-update-introduces-new-app-to-listen-to-youtube-music-multiple-homescreen-pages **Main Topic - Automatic Updates On Linux: Good or Bad?** **Apps of the Week** Matt - Newsboat - https://newsboat.org/releases/2.18/docs/newsboat.html Tyler - Hexchat - https://hexchat.github.io/