Fedora Project Podcast

By Fedora Project

This Podcast will feature interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome. These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, or they produce the distro itself. Some work... more

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October 22, 2024 39: Take Fedora KDE for a Spin
Join us as we look into one of the most popular desktop environments, KDE Plasma! Neal Gompa joins the show to convince Eric to switch to Plasma 6.2; we'll talk about the community, the features, and what's to come!
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distribution itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
👕 Want some Fedora Swag? https://www.hellotux.com/fedora
📱 Connect with Eric the IT Guy: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗 Episode Resources
Fedora KDE Spin: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/
Proposal to Promote Plasma to an Edition: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/proposed-change-to-the-fedora-council-policy-for-edition-promotion/132206/1
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:23 Welcome
01:44 Meet Neal
04:44 Editions, Spins, Labs
10:04 Gnome and KDE
12:28 The KDE Community
17:22 Why Plasma?
30:38 Plasma 6.2
36:21 Upcoming features
39:42 How to get involved?
43:00 Wrap up
Special Guest: Neal Gompa.
...more
44min
October 08, 2024 38: Fedora Quality Assurance
Using Fedora Linux is one of the easiest routes to using Linux as a daily driver. How does new software get vetted? What makes the experience so smooth? At the heart of the development process is Quality Assurance Engineering (or QA). Join us as we talk with Adam Williamson about what it means to be a QA Engineer and how it helps Fedora be that much better!
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Episode Resources
Wnat to contribute?
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA/Join
Example Change Proposal
https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f42-change-proposal-distributing-kickstart-files-as-oci-artifacts-self-contained/131150
Blocker Bugs
https://qa.fedoraproject.org/blockerbugs/milestone/41/final/buglist
Fedora 41 Test Results
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Test_Results:Current_Summary
Wiki: Tuned Profile Management Change
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/TunedAsTheDefaultPowerProfileManagementDaemon
Test Day Events:
https://testdays.fedoraproject.org/events
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:20 Welcome
00:45 Meet Noah
04:41 Meet Adam
08:40 What is quality assurance?
16:41 When is the busy season for QA?
20:05 How do I get involved?
26:30 How are Fedora and RHEL QA different?
31:29 CI and OpenQA
40:00 Questions
45:38 Closing thoughts
Special Guest: Adam Williamson.
...more
51min
September 24, 2024 37: The Road Ahead for Fedora
Eric sits down to discuss the future strategy and direction of the Fedora Project with Matthew Miller, the Fedora Project Lead. Matthew shares insights into Fedora's goals, initiatives, and upcoming changes, providing a comprehensive overview of what's in store for the popular Linux distribution.
Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Additional Resources
Fedora Strategy 2028: April 2024 Update: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/strategy-2028-april-2024-update
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:23 Welcome
03:23 Meet Matthew
06:22 Fedora, Current state
13:40 Fedora Social Hour
16:41 Fedora Linux 41
26:00 What is the Fedora Strategy?
32:11 Types of strategy goals
42:22 The next 3 years
51:29 How can we get involved?
55:00 Wrap up
Special Guest: Matthew Miller.
...more
55min
August 21, 2024 36: The Next Generation of Linux with bootc
As the popularity of atomic and immutable Linux distros grows, how does Fedora take things to the next level? Short answer: bootc. By learning from containers and cloud native practices that have become standard in the server side Linux world, bootc aims to take things image-based and make the desktop easier to manage for Fedora, downstream projects, and anyone else who wants to make custom images!
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/ 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Episode Resources
Getting Started Guide: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/bootc/getting-started/
Bootc documentation: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/bootc/
Bootc initiative tickets: https://gitlab.com/groups/fedora/bootc/-/issues
Universal Blue: https://universal-blue.org/
Live Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buY3keP97Jc
Releated talks from DevConf.cz 2024
Keynote: What if you could boot a container?
https://pretalx.com/devconf-cz-2024/talk/AVSUU3/
Customize your operating system like a container or start a new project without building a new distribution
https://pretalx.com/devconf-cz-2024/talk/SKSFGA/
Streamlining bootable container workflows with podman-bootc
https://pretalx.com/devconf-cz-2024/talk/RNDTRV/
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
01:15 Meet Timothèe
03:55 Introducing BootC
15:01 Building with bootc
24:53 Red Hat and bootc
28:01 Contributions and Q&A
45:03 Closing thoughts
Special Guest: Timothée Ravier.
...more
46min
July 23, 2024 35: Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role
In this engaging discussion, Justin Flory, the Fedora Community Architect, provides an inside look into the crucial role of fostering collaboration and engagement within the massive global Fedora community. He shares insights into his work bridging different teams, organizing virtual and in-person events like Fedora Flock, and empowering contributors to drive community-led initiatives. Tune in to learn about the philosophy and strategies behind building robust open source communities.
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:25 Introduction
02:01 Meet Justin
09:36 What is Community Operations?
17:24 What is the community architect?
22:28 What are your current goals?
24:52 What is Flock?
27:22 How can Fedora help?
40:12 Lessons Learned
48:30 Wrap up
Special Guest: Justin W. Flory.
...more
49min
June 10, 2024 34: Revisiting Fedora Docs
We dive into the world of Fedora documentation with Peter Boy, a university scientist and contributor to the Fedora project. We explore his unique journey from sociology and mathematics to IT infrastructure and open-source documentation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the mission and challenges of the Fedora Docs team.
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:15 Introduction

01:02 Meet Peter Boy
07:16 Peter and Fedora Docs
09:34 Fedora Docs Team
16:04 Goals and Challenges
19:09 Call to action
23:57 Wrap up
Special Guest: Peter Boy.
...more
25min
November 08, 2023 33: The Fedora Saga: Longtime Contributors Share Their Stories
We just celebrated the Fedora Project's birthday! Join our host as he interviews Neal Gompa, long-time contributor, and Matthew Miller, the Fedora Project Lead as we reminisce, look at Fedora Linux 39, and plenty of laughs in between.
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Episode Resources
Fedora Project: Announcing New Direction
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JJDFRS2M7FWINXR2QE63WQO7UW2XLQYY/
Announcing Fedora Linux 39
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-39/
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:20 Welcome
01:25 Introductions
07:39 Fedora’s start
22:01 Fedora engineering
33:30 Fedora Wallpaper
36:15 Fedora Linux 39
50:20 Future of Fedora
53:03 Closing thoughts
Special Guests: Matthew Miller and Neal Gompa.
...more
1h 1min
October 25, 2023 32: How Do You Fedora: Neal Gompa
In this interview, Eric sits down with Neil Gompa, a prominent figure in the open-source community known for his extensive involvement across various projects including Fedora, openSUSE, and more. With his refreshing candor and humor, Neil shares insights into his unconventional journey into technology, his philosophy on contributing, and his role in bridging different communities.
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Episode Resources
Neal Gompa: https://fosstodon.org/@Conan_Kudo
Neal's website: https://neal.gompa.dev/
GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/Conan-Kudo
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:20 Introductions
01:56 Meet Neal
05:55 Neal meet's tech
12:01 Getting into open source
21:50 Contributions to Fedora
28:15 Community of communities
32:52 Present and future
40:45 Fedora Asahi
43:00 Closing thoughts
Special Guest: Neal Gompa.
...more
49min
October 18, 2023 31: Unveiling the Fedora Slimbook: A Stylish Linux Laptop
In this special episode, we dive into the exciting announcement of the Fedora Slimbook Edition laptop, a collaboration between the Fedora Project and Slimbook. Eric interviews Alejandro and Vaja from Slimbook as they unveil this sleek, high-performance laptop designed for the Linux community, preloaded with Fedora Workstation.
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Episode Resources
Fedora Slimbook:
https://fedora.slimbook.es/
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:15 Introductions
03:55 What was announced?
07:41 Slimbook partnership
12:01 Laptop hardware
16:50 Fedora Spins
22:16 Future plans
27:55 Closing thoughts
Special Guests: Alejandro López and Vaja Benidze.
...more
34min
October 11, 2023 30: Beyond Immutable: Rethinking the Linux Desktop Experience
In this engaging discussion, the Fedora community explores the concept of "immutable" or "atomic" desktops like Fedora Silverblue and Kinoite, diving deep into the motivations, terminology, and future directions for this cutting-edge approach to Linux desktop management.
The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
🔗Episode Resources
Fedora Atomic Desktop SIG
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SIGs/AtomicDesktops
Misconceptions About Immutable Distributions
https://theevilskeleton.gitlab.io/2023/08/29/misconceptions-about-immutable-distributions.html
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:10 Welcome
02:21 Introductions
05:10 What’s the goal of immutability?
11:45 Misunderstanding of immutability
21:35 What do we call this?
31:00 Universal Blue
46:36 Atomic Desktop SIG
49:40 Closing thoughts
Special Guests: Jorge Castro and Timothée Ravier.
...more
55min

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