Linux Outlaws is a Linux news and technology podcast produced by Sixgun Productions and hosted by Fabian Scherschel and Dan Lynch. The show is based in Europe, has a community forum and multiple social network accounts dedicated to fostering inter-communication among fans.
Presenters
Fabian Scherschel
Linux Outlaw Host: Fabian Scherschel
Fabian Scherschel is a journalist at Heise Media[1] in London, UK and otherwise spends his time hacking, listening to rock music, or watching Firefly. Fab also co-hosts a Warhammer 40,000 podcast, Angels of Death, with David Megins-Nicholas.
Dan Lynch
Linux Outlaw Host: Dan Lynch
Dan Lynch is a programmer, musician, and producer from Merseyside, UK. He used to work for the NHS as a .NET developer before turning his back on Microsoft technologies to become an open source enthusiast.
Dan's Linux-focused website is currently danlynch.org. He is an occasional co-host of FLOSS Weekly. In early 2010 Dan formed the band 20lb Sounds. He also produces the Free as in Freedom podcast [2]
Format
Each episode generally has a global download count of over 20000 and is often presented with both a serious attitude and a humorous bent.[3] Both Dan and Fabian are described as "down to earth, normal, everyday people" by listeners and reviewers alike.[4] The presenters claim not to be Linux experts, but only to be trying very hard to provide listeners with a good time, entertainment, and interesting Linux-related information.
Linux Outlaws is segment-based, and focuses the show on discussion of various topics throughout the show. Regular features include News and Releases, a look at recent development in free culture and at new releases of Linux distributions and notable pieces of free software. Episode 43 saw the introduction of a Micro-watch sub-segment, concentrating on Microsoft-related news.[5] The Linux Outlaws show aims to broadcast live on YouTube most Monday nights (7 p.m. UTC), but they are always late.
In-Depth Topics and Listener Feedback includes content from both presenters and listeners. Other segments include Tip of the Week and Beer of the Week, where Fabian recommends a brand of beer.
On occasion some shows are produced as specials to focus on one single topic, such as the release of Ubuntu 8.04 or an interview with Bradley M. Kuhn.[6][7]
History
The first episode of Linux Outlaws was September 5, 2007. At the time both Dan and Fab were also hosting another Podcast "Rathole radio" [1]. As Stefano Forenza says on his website "you know you’re someone when you get cited twice in a single episode of LinuxOutlaws".[8] Dan revived the name Rat Hole Radio as a music podcast in 2009.
Production
Linux Outlaws is recorded simultaneously by the presenters in their respective homes - London, England and Merseyside, England - and published in both the Ogg Vorbis and MP3 formats. The process involves recordings made by each presenter on his own machine, as well as a backup analogue recording by Fabian.[9] Recordings are usually made on Monday in a live show, using IRC and releases of the show usually occur on Wednesday. Some changes in schedule may occur when a special show is released, such as an interview.
Daftar/Tabel -- episodes
Episodes can be found on the primary Linux Outlaws page, or the old Archives for episodes prior to the 200th.
Linux Outlaws reached their 100th Episode on the 6th July 2009.
Linux Outlaws 100th (help·info)
They reached their 200th Episode on April 10th, 2011. They reached their 300th Episode on February 17, 2013.
References
- Notes
It has also received mentions from several other related podcasts, such as LugRadio and The Linux Link Tech Show.
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