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The Linux Action Show! is a podcast hosted by Bryan Landuke and Chris Fisher and produced by Jupiter Broadcasting, commenting on the latest news in free and open source software, especially Linux.

Description[]

The show normally will start out with Bryan summarizing the major news stories for the week in a headline-like fashion.

The show features a call-in question-and-answer segment, discussion of new software and Linux distributions, and news about events and issues in the Linux community. The show has interviewed many well-known software developers and open-source entrepreneurs, including Mark Shuttleworth of Ubuntu/Canonical,[1] Jono Bacon of Jokosher,[2] Justin Steinman (VP of Marketing for Novell),[3] and Linspire CEO Kevin Carmony.[4] The Linux Action Show produced an episode from the August 2007 Ubuntu Live conference.[5]

Humor[]

The Linux Action Show is notable is for the comically exaggerated tone of its introductory segments. For example, Episode 62 begins with an enthusiastic voice-over, with romantic music by Barry White in the background:

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Rivalry with LugRadio[]

The Linux Action Show has a friendly rivalry with the British podcast LugRadio. Jokes about each other are often traded back and forth. A frequent source of humor is LugRadio's use of colorful language, in contrast to The Linux Action Show's reluctance to do so. Each show has featured the other's hosts as a guest.Template:Fact

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