Destination Linux Episode 11 for 03-03-17
"Hello Linux Fans, Welcome to episode 11
I'm Rob and I'm Rocco and this is Destination Linux and you can reach us at comments@destinationlinux.tech
News
GNOME 3.24 Desktop Environment Prepares for March 22 Release http://news.softpedia.com/news/gnome-3-24-desktop-environment-prepares-for-march-22-release-new-beta-is-out-513517.shtml
Kaby Lake is unleashed with Linux kernel 4.10 http://www.pcworld.com/article/3173618/linux/kaby-lake-is-unleashed-with-kernel-410.html
Mozilla Corp acquires Pocket http://www.ghacks.net/2017/02/28/mozilla-acquires-pocket/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1976%2eyz0ao08pez%2e2236 http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/mozilla-acquire-pocket-open-source
Wine 1.8.7 Is the Last Update in the Series, Users Should Upgrade to Wine 2.0 http://news.softpedia.com/news/wine-1-8-7-is-the-last-update-in-the-series-users-should-upgrade-to-wine-2-0-513410.shtml
Skype for Linux Beta Released with Video Call Support http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/skype-linux-beta-video-calling
AMD Ryzen goes on sale for under $500 https://twitter.com/ChrisLAS/status/836310625345101824 http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ryzen-7-1800X-More-Data https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd-ryzen-gaming#=2
http://www.techspot.com/news/68253-amd-ryzen-goes-sale-march-2nd-under-500.html
DiRT Rally is now on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/start-your-engines-as-dirt-rally-is-now-on-linux-port-report-review.9223 http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/dirt-rally-linux-now-available-to-buy
The New System76 Galago Pro is a Potential Macbook Killer http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/system76-galago-pro-aluminum-4k-laptop
Plasma 5.10: Folder View as default desktop mode which includes "spring-loading" feature https://blogs.kde.org/2017/03/01/plasma-510-folder-view-default-desktop-mode http://news.softpedia.com/news/kde-plasma-5-10-desktop-environment-to-feature-folder-view-as-default-mode-513519.shtml Spring loading http://news.softpedia.com/news/kde-plasma-5-10-desktop-to-add-spring-loading-functionality-in-folder-view-more-512447.shtml
Distrowatch:
The PCLinuxOS development team has released a new version of the project's rolling-release distribution for the desktop. Featuring a modified Plasma 5 user interface, PCLinuxOS 2017.03 comes with Plasma Desktop 5.8.6 (which is part of the long-term support branch), Linux kernel 4.9.13, updated software packages, and several new applications: http://distrowatch.com/9741
Linux From Scratch 8.0 http://distrowatch.com/9734
deepin 15.4 Beta http://distrowatch.com/9736
Zorin OS 12.1 http://distrowatch.com/9737 http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84341.html?rss=1
Linux Lite 3.4 Beta http://distrowatch.com/9738
BlackArch Linux 2017.03.01 http://distrowatch.com/9740
Arch Linux 2017.03.01 Is Now Available for Download, Drops 32-Bit Support http://news.softpedia.com/news/arch-linux-2017-03-01-is-now-available-for-download-drops-32-bit-support-513459.shtml
Android App Pick Pocketcast https://play.pocketcasts.com/
YouTube Corner
Keith
Rob, I've been thinking about this for the past few weeks.
What are your thoughts on whether or not the Linux distros should seriously begin thinking about making the desktop UIs more touch friendly? I ask this because as you know, more and more ultrabooks and even some of the desktop all-in-one PCs have touch screens nowadays.
By and large the Linux desktop user interfaces are still primarily mouse and keyboard focused. Perhaps the Unity desktop comes the closest to being more touch friendly, but then there's the question of the applications that are written for Linux as well. Not that I'm suggesting that mouse and keyboard go away, but just provide touch capabilities as well. The OS could add support for touchpad gestures, etc.
Just wondering what your thoughts are? May be a good discussion for you and Rocco on Destination Linux. I know you have the Solus guy on there a week or so ago. Perhaps he has some thoughts on this.