Linux For Everyone

Ed Crisler has been gaming on PCs before Windows existed. And he's spent half of his career evangelizing AMD Radeon graphics cards as the North American PR rep for Sapphire Tech. He just switched to Linux. And he has some opinions.

Jason, Liam, and Nick navigate all the bad news from Valve, explain the Discord drama, and reframe some game developer news with a positive spin. Plus, a mountain of evidence showing how awesome Linux gaming is already doing in 2026. Oh, and the obligatory rant from Liam, some spicy opinions about GeForce Now on Linux, and much more!

Watch this podcast: https://youtu.be/gqgqzungNaw

▶️ @NJTechBenchmark's Benchmark Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDDdbb7wuCA

▶️ @LinuxForEveryone's Bazzite vs Windows video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDDdbb7wuCA

🔗 Liam's GeForce Now Impressions: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-native-linux-app-for-nvidia-geforce-now-is-now-in-beta/

FEATURING:

Nick @ The Linux Experiment: YouTube | Patreon

Liam Dawe: GamingOnLinux.com | Patreon

Welcome back to the Linux For Everyone podcast, and welcome /home! In this episode, I share some astounding data which shows Linux adoption continuing to gain momentum. Plus, the Discovery of the Week is back! Learn about a simple, awesome way to de-bloat your browser on Windows, macOS, and Linux. And then, settle in for an educational conversation about planning, building, and maintaining your own NAS (Network Attached Storage) with Late Night Linux founder and producer Joe Ressington.

LINKS MENTIONED

Seasons of Jason Podcast: https://seasonsofjason.com/tag/podcast/

Linux For Everyone on YouTube: https://youtube.com/LinuxForEveryone

New L4E Merch: https://l4e.store

Joe's Album on Bandcamp: https://joeressington.bandcamp.com/album/noise-with-guitars

Late Night Linux: https://latenightlinux.com

L4E Theme Song by Baseball Bat: https://baseballbat.bandcamp.com/track/brain-dead

Follow Jason on Mastodon: https://layer8.space/@killyourfm

Just The Browser: https://justthebrowser.com

One of my favorite recorded conversations happened in 2022, right after Valve launched the Steam Deck. I rounded up Liam from Gaming on Linux, Nick from The Linux Experiment, and Gardiner Bryant for an organic chat about Linux gaming. Well, the gang is finally back together!

In this episode we discuss the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware launches, focusing less on specs and more on the impact these could have on broader Linux adoption. We also reflect on how our gaming habits have changed since the Steam Deck launched back in 2022.

Plus, we throw down some bold predictions for 2026, and share what games we've been enjoying during the last month.

FEATURING:

Nick @ The Linux Experiment: YouTube | Patreon

Gardiner Bryant: YouTube | The Bryant Review

Liam Dawe: GamingOnLinux.com | Patreon

Mike Kelly (aka @CodeMonkeyMike) is using NixOS, his passion, and his free time to change people's lives. He's already made a positive impact on more than 1500 people in his local community, and he's just getting warmed up!

Plus: After reading about a developer losing 20+ years of precious memories to Apple's walled garden, I've decided to build and manage my own NAS, and that adventure starts in this episode.

Computer Upcycle Project: https://computerupcycleproject.org

Nixbook OS: https://nixbookos.org

My NAS Journey: A Prologue: https://linuxforeveryone.net/journey-down-the-nas-rabbit-hole-a-scary-prologue/

Linux For Everyone on YouTube: https://youtube.com/LinuxForEveryone

New L4E Merch: https://l4e.store

NEW Theme Song by Baseball Bat: https://baseballbat.bandcamp.com/track/brain-dead

Follow Jason on Mastodon: https://layer8.space/@killyourfm

Follow Mike on Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@codemonkeymike

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to send a new "Welcome /home" intro?

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