Is the traditional release model failing Ubuntu? Perhaps there is a better way to harness the rapid progress of Linux then static releases. With their focus on mobile, and a rather lackluster release around the corner, we debate if Ubuntu’s switch to Unity is costing them now.

Plus we chat about Linux usage among kids, and tools to learn more about Linux and technology, and more.

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— Show Notes: —

FU

• G+ Photo Management

• KDE Stuffs

• Teens don\’t know what\’s going on behind the screen isn\’t necessarily a bad thing.

— Ubuntu is Getting Boring, is that Bad? —

Is 13.10 the best case for a rolling distro yet?

• Ubuntu 13.10 could be the most boring Ubuntu release ever. But is that a bad thing?

• Boring helped Windows XP become the widest deployed Windows desktop OS in history, and is still used today more than 31% of Windows users, according to the book of knowledge.

• Ubuntu 14.04 LTS To Stay On GTK/GNOME 3.8? ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog

the focus for the Ubuntu Desktop team is likely to continue to be Ubuntu Touch/phone next cycle;

Mail Sack:

• Learning more

• blast KDE, no backups?

• Game on Greenlight

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Michael and Chris introduce our new weekly software development podcast. We start with a look at ways beginners can get started with development.

Plus we chat about the issues new developers face entering a market dominated by App stores.

Then – How platform vendors are feeling the need to reclaim greater control from developers.

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What is Coder Radio?

• Background info (premise, etc)

Gateways to Programming

• First Programming Language / Platform
• Is there a best programming language / Platform?
• Tools you may already have and not know about
• Tools for learning programming
• QBasic
• Visual Programming Tools
• Google-Blockly
• Illumination Software Creator

Sponsor:

• JB’s Affiliate Program Chrome Extension

Because We were Stupid and We were Lazy

• Security implications of bad programming
• Hardware implications of bad programming
• OS stability implications of bad programming
• Mac OS X Gatekeeper
• Windows 8 App Store
• Ubuntu Software Center

Sponsor:

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Tool of the Week

• Koding

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• Email is:
• Live Monday 9am PDT](https://jblive.tv)
• Music by: Ronald Jenkees
• Mike on Twitter
• Mike on Google Plus
• Mike’s website
• Chris on twitter

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Today marks an action day in history, we review Ubuntu 10.10 on October 10th 2010.. AT 10:00AM! Has the desktop Linux quality bar been set to a whole new level, or just received some simple polish? We give you the details!

The future of MeeGo came into question this week, but our gut tells us everything is going to A-OK, we discuss!

Plus we share our thoughts on why an Amazon App market for Android could be a great thing… Plus so much more!

All this week on, The Linux Action Show!

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