Episode 55: Mycroft AI Interview, M1 Macs and More!

Welcome back to Linux For Everyone, welcome /Home, and get ready
for our longest episode ever! We kick things off with some
outstanding job news from Schykle, then Jerry tells a horror story
about his phone eavesdropping on his friends. We also catch up on
our individual privacy journeys that kicked off in Episode 54.
After that, Jerry drives the Software Spotlight by expressing his
love for the ridiculously useful media tool Rapid Photo Downloader.
The middle section of the show is highlighted by an illuminating
interview with Mycroft AI founder Joshua Montgomery, that reaches
into Mycroft's roots and its potential. Joshua also argues for
privacy initiatives like the right to be forgotten, as well as the
"corporate death penalty." But he also offers hope for the future
of smart speakers and virtual assistants. We're even treated to the
first "public" reading of his new children's book! In the back
half, Schykle and Jason launch the new "Tech For Everyone" segment
by discussing their shared love of the Apple M1 systems, Asahi
Linux, setting up a Time Machine server on Fedora, and a related
chat about the Linux and Apple software ecosystems. Kick back, grab
your favorite beverage, and let's dive in to this monster! THANKS
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