Fedora Project Podcast

54: BootC in the Wild

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

What does bootc look like when it's actually running in production, not just in a lab? James Harmison joins the Fedora Podcast to talk about building custom bootc images across wildly different contexts: NVIDIA drivers, AGX Orin hardware with custom kernel RPMs, replacing RHCOS images in OpenShift, and even a stripped-down SteamOS-style couch gaming rig. We also get into his contributions to the Chunkah project and the real-world UX conversations shaping where bootc goes next.

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.

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🔗 Episode Resources
Project Website: https://bootc.dev
Bootc upstream: https://github.com/containers/bootc
Fedora bootc docs: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/bootc
Bootc Matrix room: https://matrix.to/#/#bootc:fedoraproject.org

🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
01:41 Introduction
05:27 What is bootc?
12:21 James' operations
20:40 Use cases
28:00 Chunkah
33:04 Getting involved

Special Guest: James Harmison.

53: Introduction to Fedora Flock

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Flock to Fedora is coming! On this episode of the Fedora Podcast, hosts Eric and Noah sit down with Justin and a special guest to give you everything you need to know about the Fedora Project's annual contributor conference. Flock 2026 is headed to Prague, Czech Republic, June 14-16, and whether you are a seasoned contributor or thinking about getting involved for the first time, this is the episode to watch before you pack your bags.

We cover what Flock actually is and who it is for, how the conference is structured across its three-day run, what kinds of sessions and activities to expect, and how to register, submit a talk proposal, or apply for financial aid. We also dig into why Flock matters beyond the schedule itself — the in-person connections, cross-team collaborations, and community energy that keep contributors going the rest of the year.

If you have ever wondered what happens when the Fedora community gets together in one room, this is your invitation to find out.

🔗 Episode Resources
Flock 2026 Info: https://fedoraproject.org/flock/2026
Venue — OREA Hotel Andel's, Prague: https://www.orea.cz/en/hotel-andels
Register to Attend (free): https://rsvp.fedoraproject.org/community/flock-2026/
Financial Aid Application: https://forms.gle/yyZnCZ991DAqJpNE7

Flock Matrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#flock:fedoraproject.org
Flock Announce Matrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#flock-announce:fedoraproject.org

Planning Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/JajOr1GQ9gk
Voting Poll: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/your-vote-counts-flock-2026-branding-inspiration-poll/172427
Research and Sketches: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/tickets/issues/7

🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
01:08 Introductions
04:41 What is Flock to Fedora
11:53 Back to Prague
22:28 Regional and Virtual Events
31:34 Design Inspiration
40:32 Schedule Overview
46:31 Wrapping Up
49:03 Closing

Special Guests: Emma Kidney and Justin Wheeler.

52: Fedora Project Leader Transition Interview

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500

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://fedoraproject.org

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🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/...

📱 Connect with Us:
Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Preshow
01:33 Interview with Matthew Miller
08:22 Interview with Jeff Spaleta

Special Guests: Jef Spaleta and Matthew Miller.

51: Flock to Fedora / Red Hat Summit

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500

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📱 Connect with Us:
Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Preshow

Links:
https://fedoraproject.org/flock/2025/
https://www.redhat.com/en/summit

50: Content Creation on Fedora

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Preshow
22:02 Show Start

Links:
Digital Art
https://inkscape.org/
https://krita.org/en/

Photo Editing
https://www.gimp.org/
https://www.darktable.org/

Audio Production
https://www.audacityteam.org/
https://www.reaper.fm/
http://www.ardour.org/
https://www.ffmpeg.org/

Video Editing
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
https://kdenlive.org/
https://www.openshot.org/
https://www.ffmpeg.org/

Live Streaming
https://obsproject.com/
https://vdo.ninja/

3D Modeling
https://www.blender.org/
https://www.freecad.org/

Game Design
https://godotengine.org/
https://love2d.org/
https://unity.com/
https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US

Online Tools
https://www.canva.com/draw/
https://www.figma.com/
https://jspaint.app/

Special Guest: Neal Gompa.

49: Fedora Linux 42 Release

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0500

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🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Preshow
17:32 Show Start
18:55 Fedora KDE
25:40 General Updates
34:11 Fedora Workstation
44:16 Accessibility Features
47:02 Cosmic (Noah LOVES tiling window managers)
54:23 Atomic Desktops
1:02:12 Fedora WSL
1:03:32 X86_64 on ARM
1:07:24 Anaconda Web UI
1:11:20 Fedora Flock
1:12:30 Red Hat Summit
1:13:20 Fedora 42 Release Party
1:14:18 New FPL - Jef Spaleta
1:17:30 Outro

Links:

48: What's Next for the Podcast?

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0500

Noah and Noel will be talking about the state of the Fedora Podcast since Eric's departure and what will be happening next!

This is the first podcast episode that Noah and I hosted without Eric being involved.

We had some tech issues:

Noah is only coming out of the left speaker, we will fix this for next show
Noel did not have sound for the first 11 minutes of the show. I have went ahead and cut that content from the broadcast.
Our stream started right away with no transition bumper, we will address this for the next show
We have just one topic today which is talking about the production of the show, not many timestamps are needed.

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🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
02:44 Who is Noel?
05:09 Behind the Scenes

47: RISC-V and Open Hardware

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600

We are excited to welcome Isaac Chute, an experienced software engineer with a background in embedded systems and a passion for open-source hardware. We'll delve into the world of RISC-V, an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA), and explore its integration with Fedora. Join us as we discuss the current state of Fedora on RISC-V, the challenges and opportunities in porting Fedora to this architecture, and the future prospects of RISC-V within the Fedora ecosystem.

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

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📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

RISC-V
https://riscv.org/

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
02:00 Who is Isaac?
02:45 History of RISC-V
07:56 Choosing an OS for RISC-V
15:00 RISE Project - RISC-V Enablement
18:40 Lessons Learned from ARM
27:45 Licensing of RISC-V
29:45 Audience Questions
45:00 Closing thoughts
52:00 Bagpipe Solo!

Special Guest: Isaac Chute.

46: Looking Ahead to 2025 | Fedora Podcast 46

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0600

As we look ahead to 2025, the Fedora Podcast dives into the exciting developments and changes on the horizon for the Fedora Project. We'll discuss what to expect with Fedora Linux 42 and 43, reflect on the evolution of the project, and explore the upcoming leadership transition as the Fedora Project Leader steps down. Join us for an engaging conversation about Fedora's future, its community, and the innovations that await in the new year.

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

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🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Matthew Miller: https://mattdm.org

🔗 Additional Resources

https://fedoraproject.org/flock/

🔖 Chapters

00:00 Stream start
00:20 Introduction
02:03 Meet Matthew
03:59 Stepping down?
07:49 How has FPL Evolved?
11:01 Technical Objectives 2025
19:55 Goals for 2025
24:58 How do we get involved?
28:18 Closing thoughts

Special Guest: Matthew Miller.

45: Contributing to Open Source

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600

We're diving into the world of open source development and explore what it means to contribute code to the Fedora Project and other open source initiatives. We’ll discuss the tools, workflows, and resources that help developers make impactful contributions, as well as the benefits and challenges of working in an open source community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to get involved and start coding for the open source world.

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

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

🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org

🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources
Fedora Python Classroom: https://fedoraproject.org/labs/python-classroom
Udemy Python Training: https://www.udemy.com/course/professional-python-guide/
Coursera Python Courses: https://www.coursera.org/search?query=python

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
01:30 Introduction - Mark Deop
03:00 Joining the Fedora Community
06:05 Why Write Code?
11:45 Define your Goals for Programming
15:45 Fedora Labs: Python Classroom
18:40 The Process of Development
24:30 How Should Users Communicate with Developers?
28:00 Every Contribution is Valuable
31:15 Challenges of Open Source Development
38:45 Support Open Source Development
39:40 Wrap Up

Special Guest: Marc Deop.

44: Building a Better Fedora Laptop with Framework

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we sit down with Matt Hartley from Framework, the innovative company behind modular and repairable laptops. We'll explore their mission to revolutionize consumer electronics and look out their partnership with the Fedora Community!

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

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🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

Framework: https://frame.work
Framework Community: https://community.frame.work/
Framework Jobs: https://jobs.lever.co/framework

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
00:15 Welcome
03:44 Meet Matt
04:51 Introduction to Framework
07:07 The Human Conduit
14:34 Modularity and Repairability
19:51 Framework Models
26:29 Supporting Linux on Hardware
34:12 Fedora Linux Tweaks
45:06 Future Plans
49:51 Closing Thoughts

Special Guest: Matt Hartley.

43: Gaming on Bazzite

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Fedora Podcast as we embark on a thrilling exploration of Bazzite, the premier gaming experience built on Fedora Atomic! In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of Bazzite, uncovering its essence and its impact on the Fedora ecosystem. Our discussion will cover three key areas:

What is Bazzite?: We'll introduce you to Bazzite, explaining what it is and how it's changing the game for Fedora users. Discover the unique features that make Bazzite stand out in the world of open-source gaming.
Behind the Scenes: Get an insider's look at the development process with Kyle (The Creator of Bazzite) and Noel (Core Contributor to Bazzite)
Day-to-Day Operations: Gain insights into what it's like to run the Bazzite project on a daily basis. Learn about the dedication and passion that fuels this ambitious endeavor.
Build your Own Bazzite: Find out how easy it is to build your own gaming image of Bazzite!
How can you contribute: Find out how to contribute to Bazzite to make the project even better!

But that's not all! We'll also delve into how Bazzite acts as a catalyst for enhancing the entire Fedora ecosystem.

Discover how Bazzite:

Boosts community engagement for Fedora
Encourages collaboration and upstream contributions to Fedora
Showcases the immense potential of open-source gaming built on Fedora Atomic

Join us for this unmissable episode that promises to inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for open-source innovation in gaming. Whether you're a developer, a gamer, or a Fedora enthusiast, this episode has something exciting for everyone!

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

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📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknowshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

Bazzite: https://bazzite.gg/
Bazzite Source Code: https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite
Bazzite Documentation: https://docs.bazzite.gg/
Bazzite Discourse: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/c/bazzite/5
Universal Blue Discord: https://discord.gg/hR7gY8Us
Universal Blue: https://universal-blue.org/

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start

Special Guests: Kyle Gospodnetich and Noel Miller.

42: EPEL, the Ultimate Answer?

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

We're diving into the world of the Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) and its latest milestone, EPEL 10. Discover how EPEL supports enterprise users by expanding software availability, the new features of EPEL 10, and the crucial role it plays within the Fedora and RHEL ecosystems. Whether you're an enterprise user or a community enthusiast, learn why EPEL is essential for driving innovation and collaboration in the open-source world.

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📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

🔗 Additional Resources

EPEL
https://epel.io

EPEL Uncovered: The Unsung Hero of Enterprise Linux | Fedora Podcast 26
https://www.youtube.com/live/Ls3fSAHZNL8?si=KaATYPFpugADi1Y9

Diagram: EPEL10
https://carlwgeorge.fedorapeople.org/diagrams/el10.png

EPEL 10 Proposal
https://red.ht/epel10

Become a Fedora packager
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/package-maintainers/Joining_the_Package_Maintainers/

Join the QA Team
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA/Join

CentOS Stream a preview of RHEL, a solid base for CentOS SIGs
https://youtu.be/LNJtXYOSMio

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
01:15 Introductions
05:51 What is EPEL?
10:56 Adding a Package to EPEL
15:00 EPEL 10
23:45 Future of EPEL
32:45 How to Contribute?
46:00 Wrap up

Special Guests: Adam Samalik and Carl George.

41: Fedora Linux 41

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0600

We're exploring the newest release: Fedora Linux 41! Join us as we dive into the latest features, performance improvements, and enhancements across Fedora Workstation, Fedora Server, and more. With updates to GNOME 47, enhanced hardware support, and an improved installer experience, Fedora 41 pushes forward as a powerful, versatile platform for developers, sysadmins, and everyday users alike.

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

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

🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org

🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknowshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

Fedora Magazine: Announcing Fedora Linux 41
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/

Ptyxis Homepage
https://devsuite.app/ptyxis/

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
00:41 Banter: Holiday season
02:36 Introduction
04:43 Ptyxis Terminal
07:08 Your Daily Driver?
09:08 MIPI Cameras
11:09 Banter: Reinstalling MacOS
13:36 Nvidia Graphics
15:31 Shameless Plug: Framework Laptops
20:32 GNOME 47
22:41 Discussion: Linux Quality
32:02 DNF5
37:32 Fedora Miracle
40:58 Discussion: ROI on Tiling
54:36 Closing thoughts

40: Gaming with ProtonGE

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600

In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we'll dive into gaming on the Linux desktop. Join us as we explore how Steam and Proton GE make it possible to play a wide variety of Windows games seamlessly on Fedora. We’ll cover setup tips, compatibility insights, and performance tweaks that will take your Linux gaming experience to the next level. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, discover why Fedora, paired with Steam and Proton GE, could be the best option for gaming on Linux.

🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/

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💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org

🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

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

📱 Connect with our hosts:

Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Episode Resources

Proton GE
https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom

Nobara Linux
https://nobaraproject.org/

Open Wine Components (UMU)
https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components

Fedora Linux 41 is here!
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/

🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:21 Welcome
02:01 Meet Tom
05:48 Inspiration for Proton GE
10:48 What is Nobara Linux?
15:39 What is Proton?
21:26 Gaming and Troubleshooting
28:46 Hardware and Tweaks
36:30 Future of Gaming
43:52 How to get involved?
47:07 Wrap Up

Special Guest: Tom Crider.

39: Take Fedora KDE for a Spin

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0500

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!

🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
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🌐 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.

38: Fedora Quality Assurance

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

37: The Road Ahead for Fedora

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

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.

36: The Next Generation of Linux with bootc

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:30:00 -0500

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.

35: Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0500

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.

🔖 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.

34: Revisiting Fedora Docs

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500

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.

🔖 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.

33: The Fedora Saga: Longtime Contributors Share Their Stories

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600

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.

🔗Episode Resources

Fedora Project: Announcing New Direction
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/devel@lists.fedoraproject.org/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.

32: How Do You Fedora: Neal Gompa

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

31: Unveiling the Fedora Slimbook: A Stylish Linux Laptop

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

30: Beyond Immutable: Rethinking the Linux Desktop Experience

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

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

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

28: The Lenovo Linux Lowdown: Bringing Fedora to Laptops

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

27: Unpacking Fedora Cloud: A Nimble Distro for the Cloud Era

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500

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.

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

🔖 Chapters

Special Guest: Major Hayden.

26: EPEL Uncovered: The Unsung Hero of Enterprise Linux

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

25: The Fedora Website Redesign: A Community Collaboration

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗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.

24: Fedora Linux 38 Unwrapped

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:00:00 -0500

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!

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.

The Fedora Podcast Rebooted

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0500

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

22: This Year in Fedora 2021

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

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.

🔗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

21: Unraveling Fedora Cloud

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this interview, you'll get an insider's look at Fedora Cloud from David Duncan, an expert in the field. Discover what makes Fedora Cloud unique, how it's built, and where you can run it - from your workstation to major 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.

🔗Episode Resources

We speak with David Duncan (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Davdunc) about Fedora cloud.
Fedora Cloud downloads here (https://alt.fedoraproject.org/cloud/)
Check out the SIG - special interest group wiki page here (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Cloud_SIG)

Special Guest: David Duncan.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

20: Unpacking Fedora Nest 2021: An Organizer's Perspective

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Join us as we go behind the scenes of Fedora Nest 2021, the virtual edition of the Fedora Project's annual contributor conference. In this engaging episode, we sit down with Marie Nordin, the driving force behind the event's organization, for a candid conversation about the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned.

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.

🔗Episode Resources

Fedora Nest (https://flocktofedora.org/) 2021
Upcoming Test Days:

7–15 Sept — i18n test week (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Test_Day:2021-09-07_I18N_Test_Day)
9–17 Sept — GNOME 41 test week (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Test_Day:2021-09-09_Fedora_35_GNOME_41)
12–20 Sept — Kernel 5.14 test week (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Test_Day:2021-09-12_Kernel_5.14_Test_Week)
15 Sept — Audio test day (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Test_Day:2021-09-15_Audio_Test_Day)

Thanks to Ben Cotton's Friday's Fedora Facts (https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fridays-fedora-facts-2021-36/)

Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Guest: Marie Nordin.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

19: Understanding the Role of the Fedora Program Manager with Ben Cotton

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this insightful episode, join us as we go behind the scenes with Ben Cotton, the Fedora Program Manager, who reveals the intricacies of his role as the "chief cat herder" in the Fedora Project. Discover how he juggles release planning, coordinating with teams, managing elections, and fostering community collaboration, all while embracing the unique challenges of open-source project management with humor and dedication. Whether you're a Fedora contributor or simply curious about the inner workings of a thriving open-source ecosystem, this candid conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the art of herding cats in the world of Fedora.

🔗Episode Resources

Ben Cotton: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton
Fedora Program Manager: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fpgm/
Program Management Team: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/need-help-the-program-management-team-is-here
Fedora Join SIG: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/

Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network: https://tuxdigital.com/

Special Guest: Ben Cotton.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

18: Exploring GNOME 40 with Alan Day: The Fedora Workstation Evolution

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Dive into the world of GNOME 40 as Alan Day, a designer at Red Hat and member of the Fedora Workstation Working Group, shares his insights on the major design changes and enhancements in this latest release. From the reimagined Activities Overview to the switch to GTK4, discover the thought process, user research, and iterative approach that shaped this desktop evolution. Alan candidly discusses the journey, challenges, and rationale behind the visual and workflow redesigns, offering a unique perspective from the trenches of open-source UI development. Whether you're a GNOME enthusiast, a Fedora user, or simply appreciate well-crafted user experiences, this engaging conversation provides a fascinating glimpse into the art of balancing innovation and usability in a beloved desktop environment.

🔗Episode Resources

Allan Day: https://blogs.gnome.org/aday
Gnome Foundation: https://www.gnome.org
Gnome 40: https://forty.gnome.org
Gnome 40: https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-34-feature-focus-updated-activities-overview

Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network https://tuxdigital.com/

Special Guest: Allan Day.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

17: Exploring the Fedora i3 Spin: A Window Into Tiling Window Managers

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Join us as we delve into the world of tiling window managers and explore the new Fedora i3 Spin, a community-driven initiative to bring the minimalist and lightweight i3 window manager experience to Fedora users. In this engaging episode, we sit down with members of the Fedora i3 Special Interest Group (SIG) to understand the philosophy behind this unique desktop environment, its design goals, and the benefits it offers for power users and those seeking a distraction-free computing experience.

🔗Episode Resources

Fedora i3 SIG: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/i3
Fedora i3 spin: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/en/i3
Design goals: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/i3/design-goals/
Introducing the Fedora i3 Spin: https://fedoramagazine.org/introducing-the-fedora-i3-spin
Matrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#fedora-i3:matrix.org

Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Guests: Dan Čermák and Odilon Junior.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

16: Fedora Kinoite: Embracing the Immutable Desktop with KDE Plasma

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Dive into the innovative world of immutable desktops as Timothy Ravier, the creator of Fedora Kinoite, takes us on a journey through this exciting new Linux variant. Discover how Kinoite combines the power of KDE Plasma with the robust technologies of Fedora Silverblue, including RPM-OSTree for system management and Flatpak for application delivery. In this insightful conversation, Timothy shares his inspiration behind Kinoite, the benefits of an immutable desktop approach, and the project's future plans. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or a curious newcomer, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the cutting-edge of desktop computing and the boundless possibilities of open-source innovation.

🔗Episode Resources

Timothée Ravier: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Siosm
Fedora Kinoite: https://fedoramagazine.org/discover-fedora-kinoite
Timothée's Akademy Talk: https://conf.kde.org/event/1/contributions/42
Fedora Kinoite Wiki page: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-kinoite/installation

Neal Gompa: https://twitter.com/det_Conan_Kudo
Fedora KDE Spin: https://kde.fedoraproject.org
Fedora KDE Spin on Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/!RvzunyTWZGfNxJVQqv:matrix.org?via=libera.chat&via=matrix.org&via=kde.org
KDE Spin issue tracker: https://pagure.io/fedora-kde/SIG
KDE spin calendar: https://calendar.fedoraproject.org/list/kde-sig

Sponsor: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Thanks:
Ryan Gorley (https://freehive.com/) for his work on the Fedora Podcast artwork!
Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wA

Special Guests: Neal Gompa and Timothée Ravier.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

15: Butter Up: Exploring Fedora's Transparent Compression

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Chris Murphy, a developer working on BTRFS, explains the new transparent compression feature that will be enabled by default in Fedora 34 which automatically compresses files before writing to disk for space savings. He discusses the compression algorithm (zstd), performance impact, expected space savings, how to check compression stats, and the future roadmap for Butter FS features like snapshots/rollbacks.

🔗Episode Resources

Chris Murphy: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Chrismurphy
BTRFS Fedora Wiki: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Btrfs
BTRFS transparent compression: https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-workstation-34-feature-focus-btrfs-transparent-compression
BTRFS snapshots: https://fedoramagazine.org/btrfs-snapshots-backup-incremental

Sponsor: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Thanks:
Ryan Gorley (https://freehive.com/) for his work on the Fedora Podcast artwork!
Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wA

Special Guest: Chris Murphy.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

14: Copy That: Fedora's Embrace of the BtrFS Copy-on-Write Filesystem

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Chris Murphy, a developer involved with Fedora, provides an overview of Butter FS - a new default file system for Fedora that offers copy-on-write capabilities, data integrity checking, snapshots, flexible storage configs and more. Chris compares Butter FS to ext4, explaining the copy-on-write model, data integrity benefits over traditional overwrites, and capabilities like online shrinking.

🔗Episode Resources

Chris Murphy: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Chrismurphy
BTRFS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Btrfs
Btrfs on the Fedora Wiki; https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Btrfs

Annual Fedora Contributor Survey: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/help-make-fedora-awesome-by-taking-the-first-annual-contributor-survey

Fedora KDE SIG's new video: https://youtu.be/zCFWTtSMbMs?t=2180

Fedora sponsored events:
KDE's Akademy 2021: https://akademy.kde.org/2021/sponsors#fedora
OpenSUSE Virtual Conference: https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/oSVC21)
Video: https://streaming.media.ccc.de/oSVC21/relive/3467

Sponsor: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Thanks:
Ryan Gorley (https://freehive.com/) for his work on the Fedora Podcast artwork!
Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wA

Special Guest: Chris Murphy.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

13: The PipeWire Revolution: Untangling Linux' Audio Video Mess

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Developer Wim Taens explains PipeWire - a new middleware that will replace PulseAudio and JACK in Fedora 34 for better audio/video handling across applications and devices. Then Alexandra Fedorova discusses the new Annual Fedora Contributor Survey aimed at understanding tools, roles, and preferences of Fedora contributors to help guide project decisions.

🔗Episode Resources

Wim Taymans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Taymans)
Pipewire: https://pipewire.org
Pipewire the New Audio/Video Daemon: https://fedoramagazine.org/pipewire-the-new-audio-and-video-daemon-in-fedora-linux-34/

Aleksandra Fedorova: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bookwar
Annual Fedora Contributor Survey: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/annual-fedora-community-survey/30354

Ben Cotton's Friday Fedora Facts: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fridays-fedora-facts-2021-22
Fedora Elections: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-linux-34-elections-results
Red Hat Desktop Engineering team hiring: https://blogs.gnome.org/uraeus/2021/05/20/new-opportunities-in-the-red-hat-desktop-team

Sponsor: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Thanks:
Ryan Gorley (https://freehive.com/) for his work on the Fedora Podcast artwork!
Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wA

Special Guests: Aleksandra Fedorova, Ben Cotton, and Wim Taymans.

Sponsored By:

Tux Digital Network

12: Fedora 34 Landing: Elections, Release Parties, and Contributor Fests

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The hosts preview the upcoming Fedora 34 release, cover Fedora community news, and explain the process for upcoming Fedora elections with project manager Ben Cotton and so much more!

🔗Episode Resources

Ben Cotton: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton)
Fedora Council: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council
Fedora Mindshare: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/mindshare-committee/)
FESCO: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fesco

Community Blog: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org
Elections voting Announcement: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/f34-elections-voting-now-open
Voting site: https://elections.fedoraproject.org

riecatnor: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Riecatnor
Fedora 34 Release Party + NEST 2021: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/save-the-date-fedora-linux-34-release-party

NEST 2021: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/nest-with-fedora-2021-edition
Fedora FLOCK: https://flocktofedora.org
FUDcon: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FUDCon
Hopin: https://hopin.com
Work Adventure: https://workadventu.re
FLOCK Pagure: https://pagure.io/flock

Sponsor: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)

Special Thanks:
Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wA

Special Guests: Ben Cotton and Marie Nordin.

11: The Fedora Podcast Revival

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500

The Fedora Podcast is back for Season 2 with new host Grayson, and plans to feature rotating guest contributors from the community.

Special Thanks:
Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wA

10: Minding the Mindshare: How Fedora Nurtures Its Contributors

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Marie Nordin, the Fedora Community Action and Impact Coordinator (FCAKE), explains her role in assisting with funding, swag, and guidance for local events through the Mindshare committee.

🔗Episode Resources

FCAIC: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fcaic/
Nest with Fedora: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/nest-with-fedora-call-for-ideas
Flock Pagure: https://pagure.io/flock/issue/226

Special Guest: Marie Nordin.

9: Resurrecting the Fedora Air-Waves

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:30:00 -0500

The host provides an update on the return of the Fedora Podcast after a hiatus, thanking listeners for their feedback and support.

8: The Art Behind Open Source: Fedora's Design Philosophy

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 21 May 2020 05:30:00 -0500

In this illuminating episode, we go behind the scenes with Mairin Duffy, Principal Interaction Designer at Red Hat and leader of the Fedora Design Team. Mairin offers an inside look at the creative process behind Fedora's iconic wallpapers, logos, and branding elements. She dives deep into the team's open source design philosophy, detailing how they collaborate across borders on everything from artwork to UX. Mairin also shares insights into maintaining brand consistency, the legal considerations around logo usage, and the team's efforts to nurture an inclusive community of designers. Whether you're a Fedora user, an open source advocate, or simply appreciate great design, this is a must-listen glimpse into the artistic core of one of the world's leading Linux distributions. Tune in for an engaging conversation with one of open source's most influential designers.

🔗Episode Resources

Design Wiki: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Design
Fedora Badges: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/badges/
Fedora Wallpaers: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Wallpapers

Special Guest: Máirín Duffy.

7: Fedora Atomic to CoreOS: Examining the Linux Container Evolution

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 14 May 2020 05:30:00 -0500

On this episode, Dusty Mabe from the Fedora Atomic working group sheds light on the major convergence happening in the Fedora container ecosystem. He explains the decision to unite Fedora's existing Atomic Host with the recently acquired CoreOS Container Linux into a new unified offering called Fedora CoreOS. Dusty dives into the philosophies and technologies from each platform that are being leveraged, from Atomic's RPM OSTree approach to CoreOS's automated updates and Ignition provisioning. He also discusses the path forward for users and contributors from both communities to get involved with the future of containerized operating systems on Fedora. Whether you're a container novice or veteran, this is an insightful look at an exciting evolution.

Special Guest: Dusty Mabe.

6: Embracing Diversity: Inside Fedora's Inclusion Initiatives

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Thu, 07 May 2020 05:30:00 -0500

The Fedora Diversity and Inclusion team explains their origins, mission, and efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity within the Fedora Project community. The team members share insights into why diversity matters, major initiatives like Fedora Women's Day, upcoming priorities, and how others can get involved.

Special Guests: Amita Sharma, Jona Azizaj, and Justin W. Flory.

5: The Inside Scoop: Fedora Magazine

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:30:00 -0500

Paul W. Frields, former Fedora Project Leader and current Chief Editor of the Fedora Magazine, provides an in-depth overview of the magazine, its mission, content creation process, and relationship with other Fedora teams. He shares insights into what makes for a great article pitch, the editorial guidelines, and how the magazine aims to serve both Fedora users and the wider open-source community.

Special Guest: Paul Frields.

4: Decoding Fedora Docs

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0500

Jared Smith, a former Fedora Project Leader and current core contributor to the Fedora Documentation subproject, provides an in-depth look at the project's shift to a new documentation toolchain centered around AsciiDoc markup and associated tools. He shares insights on the benefits, onboarding process, recent accomplishments, future goals, and the importance of accessible documentation.

Special Guest: Jared Smith.

3: Untangling Dependencies: How Fedora Modularity Simplifies Linux

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:30:00 -0500

Langdon White, the lead of the Fedora Modularity initiative, provides an in-depth explanation of what modularity is and how it aims to solve the "too fast, too slow" problem faced by developers and users of Linux distributions. He discusses the benefits, onboarding process, lessons learned from the previous attempt, and the future roadmap for integrating modularity into Fedora.

Special Guest: Langdon White.

2: Spreading Linux Love: The Life of a Fedora Ambassador

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:30:00 -0600

Jona Azizaj, a Fedora Ambassador from Albania, provides insights into the role and workings of the Fedora Ambassadors program. She discusses the responsibilities of ambassadors, the onboarding process, the importance of mentorship, regional divisions, collaboration between regions, and the relationship between Fedora and Red Hat as its sponsor.

Special Guest: Jona Azizaj.

1: Steering the Fedora Ship: Insights from the Project Leader

podcast@fedoraproject.org (Fedora Project) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0600

Matthew Miller, the Fedora Project Leader, provides an in-depth overview of the Fedora Project's history, mission, values, governance structure, and future roadmap. He discusses topics like the project's origins, the four foundations (Freedom, Friends, Features, First), the role of Red Hat, onboarding for new contributors, and upcoming initiatives around documentation, modularity, and mindshare.

Special Guest: Matthew Miller.