Fedora Project Podcast

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. 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/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 📱 Connect with Noah Chelliah (Kernellinux): https://noahc.us/about 🔗 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 ClosingSpecial Guests: Emma Kidney and Justin Wheeler.

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 📢 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/... 📱 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 SpaletaSpecial Guests: Jef Spaleta and Matthew Miller.

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 📢 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: 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

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 📢 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: 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.

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 📢 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: 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: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora/latest/release-notes/ https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-for-fedora-kde-plasma-desktop-42/ https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-workstation-42/ https://fedoraproject.org/spins/cosmic https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-for-fedora-atomic-desktops-in-fedora-42/ https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-asahi-remix-42-is-now-available/ https://fedoramagazine.org/new-in-fedora-running-x86-programs-on-arm-systems/ https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/cloud/wsl/ https://fedoramagazine.org/anaconda-installer-redesign/ https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f42-release-party-feedback-poll/148160 https://fedoramagazine.org/introducing-fedora-project-leader-jef-spaleta/ https://fedoraproject.org/flock/2025/

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. 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 📢 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: 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

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. 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 📢 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 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.

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. 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 📢 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 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 thoughtsSpecial Guest: Matthew Miller.

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. 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 📢 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 UpSpecial Guest: Marc Deop.

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! 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 📢 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 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 ThoughtsSpecial Guest: Matt Hartley.

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! 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 📢 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 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 startSpecial Guests: Kyle Gospodnetich and Noel Miller.

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. 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 📢 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 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 upSpecial Guests: Adam Samalik and Carl George.

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. 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 📢 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

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. 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/ :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 UpSpecial Guest: Tom Crider.

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 upSpecial Guest: Neal Gompa.

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 thoughtsSpecial Guest: Adam Williamson.

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 upSpecial Guest: Matthew Miller.

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 thoughtsSpecial Guest: Timothée Ravier.

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 upSpecial Guest: Justin W. Flory.

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 upSpecial Guest: Peter Boy.