In this episode hosts Larry and Bill focus on listener feedback regarding podcast formats, encryption, and the role of open-source software in accessibility.
- Listeners David and Stephan express a preference for maintaining the podcast in MP3 format and as an audio-only medium, noting that video is often unnecessary and less convenient for mobile listening.
- David also recommends Parabolic, an open-source tool for downloading web video or audio from sites like YouTube.
- Following a previous episode, a listener named Rob asks about the feasibility of double encryption, or encrypting an already encrypted file.
- Bill shares a personal update regarding his recent hearing loss and his journey to find hearing aids compatible with Linux. He discusses how Linux and Pipewire support devices using ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids) and Bluetooth LE.
- Bill highlights EasyEffects as a valuable Linux application that allows users to adjust audio channels specifically for hearing aids while using the operating system.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #478 · Listener Feedback - plus hearing aids support on Linux
01:53 Bill and Larry have NOT distro hopped (yet)
02:17 Ubuntu MATE project status
05:18 David: MP3 or not and a software pick
06:34 Parabolic
07:57 Video 'podcast'
09:26 Dave Jackson's view of what makes a podcast
10:37 Stephan: Feedback on our audio and video
13:05 Rob: Comments on our encryption. Can you encrypt an encrypted file?
16:01 Open Source helps with hearing deficits
17:56 The open source and Linux link via Bluetooth audio
21:25 Frequencies are programmed into the hearing aid
22:57 Streaming audio to the hearing aids
24:13 No special software required
24:56 Using the EasyEffects app to make adjustments
30:11 Selective listening
31:21 Send in your hearing aid tips for Bill
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