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User Error

2016 - 2019 1 season 69 eps

Season 1

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Season 1

60 min

S1 · E1 · Aug 23, 2016

Meet the Beard Episode 1

Tiling Window managers, and picking up coding are our main topics this week.

60 min

S1 · E2 · Aug 30, 2016

Just Do It Episode 2

Chris and Noah's love for Linux and hate for Windows almost brings them to blows this week, the Beard launches new projects, and we discuss the real value in just getting started.

60 min

S1 · E3 · Sep 6, 2016

Sustainable Laziness Episode 3

How Focus, cutting back, and rethinking your project can save it. A new rift forming in the Linux community, a serious sweet corn throw down, and some laptop window shopping.

60 min

S1 · E4 · Sep 16, 2016

Chicken Digiorn Episode 4

We experiment with our bodies, get particular about new PC hardware, water cool, geek out about VHF radio, and discuss recent software upgrades to improve our shows.

60 min

S1 · E5 · Sep 22, 2016

Making it Stick Episode 5

Killing projects for new projects, working outside your comfort zone, and switching to Linux in a way that sticks.

60 min

S1 · E6 · Oct 10, 2016

A Perfectly Fine Gun Episode 6

Should Linux users expect sacrifices? A Linux soft spot, learning lessons from those who came before you, the best and most rational discussion about guns you've ever heard, we debate if its irresponsible to drive a car, and the secret killer that might rip us apart.

60 min

S1 · E7 · Oct 17, 2016

A Gift for Future Chris Episode 7

Our take on the Google Pixel and its possible fatal flaw, pushing through a funk, a random headphone and Bluetooth speaker discussion, and the best way to cook pizza ever.

60 min

S1 · E8 · Oct 31, 2016

Snorting Apple Cider Episode 8

We hack storage limitations, abuse review units, cure infections, and ponder why geeks don't think more about Amazon's Could services that are better/cheaper than Google and Dropbox.

60 min

S1 · E9 · May 19, 2017

Here's the Thing Episode 9

We battle with Amazon, hunt for rats & discuss the real problem with Linux, humans. Then we end the show with a DuckDuckGo challenge.

60 min

S1 · E10 · May 26, 2017

Double Sided Tape Episode 10

Chris is learning to trust his gut, Noah feels like an old man & the Beard has a birthday. Then some updates on our DuckDuckGo Challenge & Linux in the studio's impact on our work. Plus the big problem with Gnome that can't be unseen & our favorite USB-C chargers.

60 min

S1 · E11 · Jun 2, 2017

Daily Keyboard Regime Episode 11

The Beard mixes us some mysterious drinks and we jump into solving problems, hiding Linux, experimenting with solar, the appeal of Tiny Homes, Plasma's winning Wayland strategy & the deep corners of what motivates the Beard.

60 min

S1 · E12 · Jun 9, 2017

Probing with Intent Episode 12

Wes joins the Beard & Chris for a conversation that ranges from Linux containers, moving, beer to local media & a dream to "Pimp Your Linux Rig."

60 min

S1 · E13 · Jun 16, 2017

Red Rocket Episode 13

Noah shares his great woes from his recent Linux travels & we ponder the differences between Arch and Fedora as a workstation OS. Plus announce our search for Linux in Montana & Chris' official switch away from Arch.

60 min

S1 · E14 · Jun 23, 2017

Fake Noah Episode 14

Mike from Coder Radio joins us for a special edition of User Error. We grind a few axes, discuss Linux users hating Electron & web apps with a passion, while they are arguably responsible for thousands of new Linux users. Plus we discover how a simple clerical error screwed Mike out of a home & a new perspective on Net Neutrality.

60 min

S1 · E15 · Jul 1, 2017

Popping the OS Episode 15

This week we buckle down on a couple big topics! System76 announces their own Linux Distro, is it a good thing? Then, rikai gets fired up about Twitch Affiliate changes, Noah gets some podcast therapy for his Windows troubles & we cover some neat things you can do with VM images. Plus we commiserate with each other about escaping the grasp of an always-on, connected world.

60 min

S1 · E16 · Jul 10, 2017

Desktop As A Service Episode 16

We sit down & cover the potential switch to Ubuntu LTS in the studio, let you know how you can enter the Dell User Error XPS 13 Sweepstakes, learn about Chris' experience at a Russian wedding and whether some of the things that happened were strange, Two Cultures: Art vs Science, a desktop subscription future & more!

60 min

S1 · E17 · Jul 14, 2017

The Risk of Happiness Episode 17

This week, Chris reveals his fasting progress, Noah is on a USB-C quest, Razer dips their toes in the Linux waters, the last call for the Dell sweepstakes, Rikai's Twitch update & more!

60 min

S1 · E18 · Jul 24, 2017

Selling Your Soul Episode 18

Special guest Chase Nunes joins us to discuss heritage, new Linux user myths, selling your privacy, some Twitch insights & a Beard bombshell. Plus we announce the winner of our Dell XPS 13 Sweepstakes!

60 min

S1 · E19 · Jul 29, 2017

Careful Choices Episode 19

Chris is kicking the Google Photos habit, Amazon wants into Medical, a NetRunner review & Noah's excited about the return of Google Glass. Plus the guys wax about a loved tool becoming abandoned, debate switching to Discord, do a little #AskError, life lessons we learned too late & more!

60 min

S1 · E20 · Aug 4, 2017

The Lesser Evil Episode 20

Chase joins us again this week as we discuss why Chase will have trouble ever using Apple products, the offline advantages of Apple's Homekit, impressions of Maui Linux, an update on Linux in the studio, the troubles Chase is having on twitch, How Soylent is going, another edition of Ask Error and the official Jupiter Colony Discord "beta"!

60 min

S1 · E21 · Aug 11, 2017

Those Damn Milleniums Episode 21

We warm up with a personal #AskError, debate the loss of the headphone port, get serious about home automation, cover the WannaCry conspiracy, share some favourite podcasts & ask for some important feedback. Plus a little gaming talk & more!

60 min

S1 · E22 · Aug 19, 2017

Gearing Up Episode 22

Chris sets up bullet proof WiFi and reviews his new Eero wireless system, the Beard's new monster GPU is in & we debate when to buy new gear. Plus Linux does what the Mac can't, a big batch of #AskError & we prepare for the Total Solar Eclipse of the Heart 2017. Plus the bot that kicking off Elon's Skynet, some question for you & more!

60 min

S1 · E23 · Aug 26, 2017

Jackin' It With My Bros Episode 23

Future fan favourite guest John joins us to pontificate on Google WiFi, Linux extremism on our local streets and traveling the universe & leaving it all behind, especially your kids. Plus we fall a rabbit hole of crazy CraigsList personals, share our maniacal business plans & more!

60 min

S1 · E24 · Sep 2, 2017

Internet Perseverance Episode 24

We don’t wait for life to come to us, we take control of life! This week the guys talk about pushing through negativity & criticism, booting free Wifi, the first time Linux impressed them & a batch of #askerror. Plus we visit space, find some Thunderbolt bliss, give away some shirts & launch the WarGames watch-along.

60 min

S1 · E25 · Sep 9, 2017

A Lesson in Futility Episode 25

Chris may have finally solved his internet problems, Noah falls in love with the Shield TV, a new lifestyle trend is popping up more, another batch of #AskError & more!

60 min

S1 · E26 · Sep 16, 2017

One Way or Another Episode 26

We take a big batch of #AskError questions & nearly lose our lunch, debate the fate of future technologies & get a recap of Chase's trip to PAX West. Plus the long journeys ahead of Chris and the Beard, a review of the Pure Nexus ROM & the big Ubuntu story no one is talking about.

60 min

S1 · E27 · Sep 23, 2017

Poop Legs Episode 27

We're all over the map in this episode! We cover everything from the Beard's addictive personality and Chris' appreciation for peeing to Wes' trouble in listening to 'normals' covering specialized topics and Youtube demonetization. Plus the Orville premiere, hopes for Star Trek: Discovery, Beard's blind step & more!

60 min

S1 · E28 · Sep 30, 2017

That one time in NYC Episode 28

Chris and Noah join from NYC in this compact episode! We cover the iPhone vulnerability, a popular tiny ball, snaps losing some weight & more!

60 min

S1 · E29 · Oct 7, 2017

Wakey Bakey Episode 29

Angela joins the guys to give an in depth report on Jack in the Box's new Wakey Bakey, an update on her Eero experience & 23AndMe. Plus we talk about the New York trip, Google's latest announcements & more!

60 min

S1 · E30 · Oct 14, 2017

Very Open Episode 30

This week, we talk about Alphabet putting internet balloons over Puerto Rico, Chris' experiences with CBS All Access, a boatload of #AskError, a peek into Beard's personal life & more!

60 min

S1 · E31 · Oct 20, 2017

Is this Reality? Episode 31

On this weeks episode, Chris and the Beard discuss our simulated reality, IGN buying Humble Bundle. The one piece of Sci-Fi tech we'd have if we could, why beard is a video editor & more!

60 min

S1 · E32 · Oct 28, 2017

Vomit Tent Episode 32

On this weeks episode, we talk about the new Amazon Key, follow up on Project Loon, rover upgrades, Beard's TwitchCon trip, some #AskError & more!

60 min

S1 · E33 · Nov 4, 2017

All Natural Drugs Episode 33

This week, John joins us again to talk about an app that claims to diagnose your car, the troubles with body pains, diets and sleeping, the Nintendo 2DS, a failure, a batch of #AskError & more!

60 min

S1 · E34 · Nov 11, 2017

Dongs and Noodles Episode 34

Today we cover the origins of amazon, talk about some food, share our sleep remedy findings, go to war against the rats, hunt for a place to live, play some rust & more!

60 min

S1 · E35 · Nov 19, 2017

North Dakota Lifestyle Episode 35

On this week's episode, Noah returns to share his thoughts with the guys on everything from Bitcoin & the Cloud to creepy YouTube videos and weddings. Plus we give an update on the Beard's moving situation, look at recent self driving car news, talk about attempted murder & more!

60 min

S1 · E36 · Nov 25, 2017

Eggcellent Recommendations Episode 36

Chris and Wes go to war over Select-A-Size, Uber pays some hackers, we discuss the changes coming to TechSNAP, how to build a podcast setup, some #AskError & more!

60 min

S1 · E37 · Dec 2, 2017

Hey Siri, It's Bone Time Episode 37

This week, we can't get rid of Wes so we make the best of it & cover what we did over the holiday/shopping week, get sad over a missed opportunity, talk relationships, moving, food, #AskError & more!

60 min

S1 · E38 · Dec 9, 2017

The Uncrustables Episode 38

In this episode we meet the Beard's girlfriend, talk about the craziness of some drivers, the secretly amazing sandwich from Starbucks, dolphin boners, An intro to Cannabis, Religion, a batch of #AskError & more!

60 min

S1 · E39 · Dec 17, 2017

Old Dog, New Tricks Episode 39

In this week's show we're introduced to Chris' new puppy Levi, a Sonos 1 mini-review, experiences trying to get multi-room IoT audio working, 3DS region locking, Wes' trial of home assistant & Beard's Seattle move progress & more!

60 min

S1 · E40 · Dec 23, 2017

Wimpy: Origins Episode 40

This week we welcome back Wimpy and dive into popular community topics, Bitcoin & space! Plus some #AskError, Tattoos, body hacking Wimpy's crazy rig setup & we peel back the covers on his origin story!

60 min

S1 · E41 · Jan 13, 2018

Illegal Clouds Episode 41

The boys are back after the holiday break & a lot happened while they were gone! Oregon let people pump their own gas as Chris looked on with his new dog, the Beard moved to the big city, Noah's gone on a quest to turn Ask Noah up to 11, you guys continued to be awesome & more!

60 min

S1 · E42 · Jan 21, 2018

Life, the Universe & Everything Episode 42

Beard & Chris are joined by a very special guest & discuss the things that’s getting smart this year, the things that life throws at you & all the things that we think are great that you think is weird.

60 min

S1 · E43 · Jan 27, 2018

Neo-Hobo Episode 43

Dustin joins the guys this week to talk Fasting, Spam, becoming a hobo, cryptocurrency, YouTube, Linux, flying cars & more! This one is packed to the brim!

60 min

S1 · E44 · Feb 3, 2018

Coin-Operated Flip Phones Episode 44

In this episode, Noah joins and we talk about Pebble, Snaps vs Flatpaks, answer some new #AskError questions & take a peek at Rikai's crypto adventures. What the heck is Ravencoin anyway?

60 min

S1 · E45 · Feb 9, 2018

Rockets & Ravens Episode 45

Noah & Rikai have run away with the show! This week we get nostalgic about Winamp, talk about Noah's windows switch, weigh the pros and cons of intel's Google Glass competitor, cover some of Rikai's adventures in Ravencoin, get wowed by some cardboard, decide what our 'forever' food is & get it up over the Falcon Heavy!

60 min

S1 · E46 · Feb 18, 2018

Deep Learning Episode 46

Noah and the Beard switch up the format a bit this week, taking a more laid back and wondering approach to the weeks topics. We cover everything from Linux on the Nintendo switch and Net Neutrality to Netflix shows, ultrawide monitors & more. There's something for everyone this week!

60 min

S1 · E47 · Apr 2, 2018

Pen is Mightier Episode 47

The two sides of the pond meet this week when Joe Ressington joins Chris and Noah to discuss why Chris only has 26 years left to live, some hard questions about gun ownership, and Cloudflare launching a new DNS service... But something doesn't smell right.. Maybe it's the important animal flatulence facts, and why we think the Kodi project might be facing a crisis.

60 min

S1 · E48 · Sep 14, 2018

Living The Dream Episode 48

User Error is back with a new set of hosts! We answer some #AskError questions and talk about whether the Linux desktop will ever make money. Plus we wonder if dockless bike sharing is a good idea and whether travel really is as great as everyone seems to think.

60 min

S1 · E49 · Sep 28, 2018

Not Dead Yet Episode 49

Chris joins us to talk about his recent brush with death, we wonder how Linux on Windows is affecting bare metal adoption, we wish phones weren't so big and stupid, and a great #AskError.

60 min

S1 · E50 · Oct 12, 2018

Understand The Hype Episode 50

It seems to be all about Plasma these days so we want to know if the hype is justified. We have a couple of great #AskError questions, and wonder whether we are heading for a tech dystopia. Plus the heaviest of all subjects rears its head again this week.

60 min

S1 · E51 · Oct 26, 2018

Universal Basic Disruption Episode 51

It's a special all #AskError episode! A hypothetical Linux world, the future of welfare, tech disruption, and terrible email addresses. Plus Distrowatch rankings, and a crucial seasonal question.

60 min

S1 · E52 · Nov 9, 2018

Little Packages of Joy Episode 52

What's the best strategy when it comes to desktop Linux applications? We look at both ends of the spectrum, and wonder how much big tech companies should dictate who has access to their platforms. Plus some solid #AskError questions, having kids, and our new forum at https://community.error.show/

60 min

S1 · E53 · Nov 23, 2018

Deconstructed Dialog Episode 53

There's something almost intangible about the way Linux presents itself and Popey tries to explain it, the balance between living for the moment and planning for the future, and doing it wrong with social media. Plus moving country, and stupid folding phones.

60 min

S1 · E54 · Dec 7, 2018

Backup to the Moon Episode 54

It's another #AskError special! Getting normals to do backups, should we stop making distros, ridiculous pipe dreams, and more.

60 min

S1 · E55 · Dec 21, 2018

Great News, We Lied Episode 55

Whether new users have to suffer the pain of the command line, lying about Santa, and the best tech news of 2018.

60 min

S1 · E56 · Jan 4, 2019

A Good Walled Garden Episode 56

Android vs iOS, turning users into contributors, and good vs bad in the world.

60 min

S1 · E57 · Jan 18, 2019

Free To Succeed? Episode 57

Is the decision to listen to this really up to you, or is it predetermined by chemistry and physics? Can mobile Linux ever succeed beyond a small niche? Plus hoarding physical media, terrible books, and extreme weather.

60 min

S1 · E58 · Feb 1, 2019

Stranger Distro Danger Episode 58

New JB team member Ell joins us to discuss e-waste, the motivations for our distro choices, and letting children out of your sight. Plus some solid #AskError questions about food and aliases. Also check out Joe's new show Choose Linux.

60 min

S1 · E59 · Feb 15, 2019

Data Conspiracy RISC Episode 59

Is the great hope for open hardware actually going to materialize or is RISC-V just hype? Are some conspiracy theories worth more than just passing disdain? Plus hoarding all your own tracking data, and some great #AskError questions.

60 min

S1 · E60 · Mar 1, 2019

Disturbing Messages Episode 60

How to deal with Internet drama in the Linux world, the rise of live streaming, and disturbing people with messages and calls. Plus preparing for end times, and the best moment of Joe's life.

60 min

S1 · E61 · Mar 15, 2019

Faith in Microsoft Episode 61

Maybe it's finally time to cut Microsoft some slack, the pace of technological change, and what a couple of common terms actually mean. Plus Joe fails to convince the others about his favourite movie, and one of the deepest questions that you can ask.

60 min

S1 · E62 · Mar 29, 2019

Emergency Condiments Episode 62

What attracted us to Linux in the first place, planning for when tech goes away, and why we aren't surrounded by alien life. Plus a difficult culinary choice for Dan, and what we'd use instead of Linux.

60 min

S1 · E63 · Apr 12, 2019

Linux Without Borders Episode 63

Where bad feeling and rivalry in the FOSS world actually originates, what we should be teaching our kids, and the violence that underlies everything around us. Plus Joe is a lazy swine, and dodgy VPN providers.

60 min

S1 · E64 · Apr 26, 2019

Abandoned Support Episode 64

Why Linux doesn't just work on all hardware, criticism of your field, and the ethics of acquiring old software. Plus venturing outside, and how we install unusual applications.

60 min

S1 · E65 · May 10, 2019

Dungeons and Distros Episode 65

What it takes to make a proper distro, how we send emails, and the constant quest for knowledge. Plus D&D, and April Fools annoyances.

60 min

S1 · E66 · May 24, 2019

Cross Desktop Episode 66

Linux desktop standards, how the Web has changed over the years, and the ethics of space exploration. Plus what to do if you see a crime, and the things we hate the most.

60 min

S1 · E67 · Jun 7, 2019

Mind the Apps Episode 67

It's another #AskError special. Meditation and mindfulness, friends making obvious mistakes, and AppImage popularity. Plus cashless society, and hoarding phone apps.

60 min

S1 · E68 · Jun 21, 2019

Delete Your Community Episode 68

Two #AskError specials in a row! Advice for our younger selves, leaving communities, our listening habits, and hoarding. Plus the most serious question that's ever been asked on the show, and more.

60 min

S1 · E69 · Jul 5, 2019

Partner Password Policy Episode 69

How many users distros actually have, automating our homes, and the importance of common views and interests with our partners. Plus Popey discovers a new way to annoy Joe, and sharing passwords with loved ones.

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Total runtime 69h 0m · Episode length 60 min · Country United States

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Premiered

August 23, 2016

Final episode

July 5, 2019

Status

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Network

Jupiter Broadcasting

Country

United States

Episode length

60 min

Total runtime

69h 0m

Original language

English

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