412: How Fake Cell Towers are Tracking You, Open Source Rayhunter Tracks Them

video: https://youtu.be/uBdiXBkw-PM

In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the interplay of technology, community, and privacy. Hosts Ryan, Michael, and Jill share insights from the SCaLE 22x conference, highlighting the importance of community in open-source and an inspiring young talent. We discuss digital rights through the EFF's new tool, Rayhunter, aimed at combating cellular spying, and Jill introduces the wholesome game Wake Cup, emphasizing the joy of non-violent gameplay. The episode wraps up with recommendations for software tools like Turn On and Bat, showcasing our passion for enhancing user experience in the Linux community.

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Hosted by:

Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net

Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com

Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:17 Inside SCaLE 22x: Jill’s Best Moments

00:06:45 A Special SCaLE Surprise

00:12:31 Linux Knows No Age Limits

00:13:33 Reuniting with Old Friends at SCaLE

00:16:51 COSMIC Collaboration: Accessibility Testing with System76

00:19:55 Catching Up with the Legendary Jon 'Maddog' Hall

00:21:19 Sandfly Security

00:23:26 Spying from the Sky: Cell Tower Impostors Revealed

00:37:39 Seven-Year Journey: GIMP 3.0 Reaches New Heights

00:49:42 Is AI Taking Over Creative Tools?

00:53:19 Imagining GIMP with AI Integration

00:57:31 GIMP 3.0: Not Quite Pro-Ready?

00:59:51 Wake Cup: Defend the Grind, One Cup at a Time

01:03:29 Good Cup of Coffe and a Good Barista

01:06:04 Back to Wake Cup: Grinding for Likes

01:06:25 Sellout Mode

01:07:38 Software Spotlight: Powering Up with Turn On

01:09:44 From Cat to Bat: Terminal Tools with Wings

01:12:37 Support the Show

01:17:05 Outro

Links:

• SCaLE 22x
  
  
  • https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/22x
  
  


• System76 COSMIC
  
  
  • https://system76.com/
  
  


• Jon 'Maddog' Hall
  
  
  • https://youtu.be/90N6oWIkDZI
  
  
  • https://youtu.be/9WBd8ISmtuI
  
  


• Sandfly Security
  
  
  • http://destinationlinux.net/sandfly
  
  


• EFF's Rayhunter
  
  
  • https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying
  
  


• GIMP 3.0
  
  
  • https://www.gimp.org/news/2025/03/16/gimp-3-0-released/
  
  


• Wake Cup
  
  
  • https://store.steampowered.com/app/2881430/Wake_Cup/
  
  


• Software Spotlight: Turn On
  
  
  • https://flathub.org/apps/de.swsnr.turnon
  
  


• Tip of the Week: Bat
  
  
  • https://github.com/sharkdp/bat
  
  


• Support the Show
  
  
  • https://tuxdigital.com/membership
  
  
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