Fedora Project Podcast

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  • 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.

    34 min
  • 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.

    55 min
  • 29: The Buddies of Budgie: Inside Fedora's Budgie Desktop Spin

    In this interview, Joshua Strobl, the founder of the open-source organization Buddies of Budgie, joins Eric to discuss the Fedora Budgie spin, the Budgie desktop environment, and the exciting future of this lightweight, traditional desktop experience on Fedora.

    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

    Joshua Strobl: https://joshuastrobl.social/@me
    Fedora Budgie Spin: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/budgie/
    Buddies of Budgie: https://buddiesofbudgie.org
    Buddies of Budgie Mastodon: https://floss.social/@buddiesofbudgie
    Podcast Planning Doc: https://hackmd.io/@itguyeric/FedoraPodcast

    🔖 Chapters

    00:00 Welcome
    01:14 Meet Joshua
    05:17 Coming up
    08:16 What is Budgie?
    16:50 Target user
    23:13 Upcoming features
    28:41 Contributions
    32:19 Wrap up

    Special Guest: Joshua Strobl.

    35 min
  • 28: The Lenovo Linux Lowdown: Bringing Fedora to Laptops

    In this engaging episode, Mark Pearson, the Technical Lead for Lenovo's Linux PC team, joins Eric and Joseph to discuss Lenovo's partnership with Fedora, the process of bringing Fedora preloaded laptops to market, and Lenovo's sustainability initiatives.

    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 Swag: https://www.hellotux.com/fedora

    Lenovo Sustainability: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/about/sustainability

    Fedora Strategy 2028: Fedora Linux is available pre-installed on more systems from more vendors:

    https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/objective-review-fedora-linux-is-available-pre-installed-on-more-systems-from-more-vendors/47092/1

    Lenovo Fedora World Domination Plan: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/lenovo-fedora-world-domination-plan/82773

    Hardware Partner Fedora Support Table: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/list-of-computers-that-ship-support-or-should-be-friendly-with-fedora-linux/87347

    Lenovo | Linux for Personal Systems: https://lenovo.com/linux

    🔖 Chapters

    00:02 Welcome
    06:06 History of the partnership
    16:55 Hardware development workflow
    23:42 Lenovo Sustainability
    31:52 Fedora supporting Lenovo
    43:08 Where do I buy?
    59:00 Closing thoughts

    Special Guest: Mark Pearson.

    1 hr 5 min
  • 27: Unpacking Fedora Cloud: A Nimble Distro for the Cloud Era

    In this insightful conversation, Eric, Joseph, and Major Hayden dive deep into the Fedora Cloud Edition, exploring its purpose, features, and future directions as a lightweight, cloud-optimized variant of Fedora designed for seamless deployment across various cloud providers.

    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

    Major Hayden: https://fosstodon.org/@major
    Fedora Cloud Matrix room: https://matrix.to/#/#cloud:fedoraproject.org

    🔖 Chapters

    Special Guest: Major Hayden.

    56 min
  • 26: EPEL Uncovered: The Unsung Hero of Enterprise Linux

    In this engaging episode of the Fedora Podcast, we go behind the scenes of EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux), the community-driven package repository that extends the functionality of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Our guest, Carl George, a passionate EPEL maintainer and Red Hat engineer, provides an in-depth look at the challenges, workflows, and future plans for this vital project.

    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

    Carl George: https://fosstodon.org/@carlwgeorge

    EPEL Website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
    EPEL10 Proposal: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/epel-10-proposal/44304
    EPEL Next: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPEL_Next
    RHEL Life Cycle: https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata
    Fedora Join SIG: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/
    [Packaging] Building Apps with RPM | Into the Terminal 72: https://youtube.com/live/WVSEzg8E_wg

    🔖 Chapters

    00:00 Stream start
    00:03 Welcome
    00:43 Meet Carl George
    06:44 What is EPEL?
    15:13 The EPEL10 proposal
    32:55 How do I get involved?
    37:09 Closing thoughts
    51:40 Wrap up

    Special Guest: Carl George.

    54 min
  • 25: The Fedora Website Redesign: A Community Collaboration

    Join us as we dive into the story behind Fedora's stunning website redesign, a collaborative effort that brought together designers, developers, and community members. Discover the challenges faced, the design process, and the innovative solutions that led to the creation of a sleek, user-friendly, and visually appealing web presence for the beloved Linux distribution.

    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 Flock, August 2-4, 2023: https://flocktofedora.org

    Fedora Websites 3.0 Release! https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-websites-3-0-release/
    Fundamental Theorem of Developing FLOSS: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User_talk:Duffy/FundamentalTheoremOfDevelopingFLOSS

    🔖 Chapters

    00:00 Welcome
    04:02 Announcement: Fedora Flock
    05:28 Fedora Websites 3.0
    10:14 Under the hood
    14:51 Managing the upgrade
    24:10 What's still to come?
    28:26 Getting involved!
    39:38 Closing thoughts
    43:10 Wrap up

    Special Guests: Ashlyn Knox and Máirín Duffy.

    43 min
  • 24: Fedora Linux 38 Unwrapped

    A couple of times a year we get to celebrate the release of a new version of Fedora Linux. The latest version, 38, comes with GNOME 44, security enhancements, and more!

    Meet one of the new hosts of the Fedora Project Podcast, Eric the IT Guy and join him for his interview with Matthew Miller to discuss the latest release!

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    The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series!

    Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://getfedora.org

    Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org

    Fedora Podcast Chat: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org

    Connect with us:

    Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://twitter.com/itguyeric

    Matthew Miller: https://twitter.com/mattdm

    Fedora Magazine: Announcing Fedora Linux 38

    https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-38/

    Fedora Magazine: What’s new in Fedora Workstation 38

    https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-38-workstation/

    Fedora Linux 39 Landing Page

    https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/releases/f39/

    Chapters

    00:00 Stream start
    00:51 Release reflections
    02:36 Meet Matthew
    08:10 Fedora Linux 38 release
    12:58 Fedora release cycles
    18:00 Under-the-hood of 38
    25:54 New Spins in Fedora
    37:30 GNOME 44
    40:41 Bug reporting
    48:46 Closing thoughts
    54:09 Wrap up

    Special Guest: Matthew Miller.

    58 min
  • The Fedora Podcast Rebooted

    It's been a while since we all got together for a podcast! In today's episode, we are going to kick off the video edition of our show, introduce new hosts, talk about upcoming events, and more!

    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
    Joseph Gayoso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephgayoso

    🔗Episode Resources

    Fedora 38 Elections: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/f38-election-nominations-now-open

    Sudo Show: https://sudo.show
    RHEL Presents: https://red.ht/rhelPresents
    Into the Terminal: https://red.ht/intoTheTerminal
    Noah Chelliah, Ask Noah Show: http://www.asknoahshow.com/
    Introduce yourself! (2023-Q2) https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/introduce-yourself-2023-q2/80286

    🔖 Chapters

    00:00 Stream start
    00:18 Introductions
    05:46 Upcoming episodes
    13:01 Upcoming events
    25:20 Getting involved with Fedora
    35:34 Vision for Fedora Podcast
    40:04 Wrap up

    43 min
  • 22: This Year in Fedora 2021

    In this interview, you'll get an inside look at the Fedora Project from the project leader, Matthew Miller. He shares insights into the community's growth, major technical advancements like GNOME 40 and PipeWire, and exciting plans for the future of this popular Linux distribution.

    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/

    🔗Episode Resources

    Fedora Survey talk at NEST 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_9TIyJFukk)

    Our NEST 2021 episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-9-the-host-and-marie/)
    Ask Fedora (https://ask.fedoraproject.org/)
    Our Kinoite episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-5-the-hosts-timothee-and-neal/)
    Our Gnome episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-7-the-host-and-allan/)
    Our Pipewire episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-2-the-host-wim-and-aleksandra/)
    Our Fedora Cloud episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-10-the-host-and-david/)

    Special Guest: Matthew Miller.

    Sponsored By:

    • Tux Digital Network
    22 min

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