Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Heroes never die... and neither does open source! Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 471. This week, Jill takes the lead, with Ryan and Zeb locking in their roles to help move the payload.

First up in the lobby, we bring in a special VIP segment featuring Mo and guest Jeff Ligon from Red Hat to dive deep into Linux in the automotive space. How does a car's kernel differ from your laptop, and how does open source handle strict real-time safety regulations?

Next, a Grandmaster-level milestone: DistroWatch just turned 25! We look back at the history of distro-hopping, the days of ordering physical Linux CDs in the mail, and how the ecosystem has evolved into modern immutable architectures.

Then, Zeb calls out an enemy Ultimate in the news. The Arch User Repository (AUR) has faced consecutive malware attacks, and we break down what you need to know to stay safe. Plus, we highlight the brand-new features of the Linux 7.1 kernel release!

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:01:00 Community Feedback
00:12:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:14:25 Meet Jeff From Red Hat
00:24:53 Automotive Linux Explained
00:32:26 Real-Time Kernel Basics
00:39:27 Future of Car Safety
00:42:02 Privacy, Clouds, and Control
00:46:23 DistroWatch Turns 25
00:54:30 Linux 7.1 Released
01:01:29 Arch AUR Malware Attack
01:14:44 Closing Thoughts

### Show Links

- DistroWatch 25th Anniversary News: [DistroWatch Weekly Issue 1175](distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20260601#sitenews)
- Linux 7.1 Features: [Phoronix Kernel Overview](phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-Best-Features) & [In-Depth Kernel Review](phoronix.com/review/linux-71-features-changes)
- Arch AUR Security News:[Phoronix - Arch Linux AUR Malware](phoronix.com/news/Arch-Linux-AUR-More-Malware)


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