Fedora Project Podcast

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.

In this engaging discussion, Justin Flory, the Fedora Community Architect, provides an inside look into the crucial role of fostering collaboration and engagement within the massive global Fedora community. He shares insights into his work bridging different teams, organizing virtual and in-person events like Fedora Flock, and empowering contributors to drive community-led initiatives. Tune in to learn about the philosophy and strategies behind building robust open source communities. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:25 Introduction 02:01 Meet Justin 09:36 What is Community Operations? 17:24 What is the community architect? 22:28 What are your current goals? 24:52 What is Flock? 27:22 How can Fedora help? 40:12 Lessons Learned 48:30 Wrap up Special Guest: Justin W. Flory.

We dive into the world of Fedora documentation with Peter Boy, a university scientist and contributor to the Fedora project. We explore his unique journey from sociology and mathematics to IT infrastructure and open-source documentation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the mission and challenges of the Fedora Docs team. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:15 Introduction 01:02 Meet Peter Boy 07:16 Peter and Fedora Docs 09:34 Fedora Docs Team 16:04 Goals and Challenges 19:09 Call to action 23:57 Wrap up Special Guest: Peter Boy.

We just celebrated the Fedora Project's birthday! Join our host as he interviews Neal Gompa, long-time contributor, and Matthew Miller, the Fedora Project Lead as we reminisce, look at Fedora Linux 39, and plenty of laughs in between. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Project: Announcing New Direction https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/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.

In this interview, Eric sits down with Neil Gompa, a prominent figure in the open-source community known for his extensive involvement across various projects including Fedora, openSUSE, and more. With his refreshing candor and humor, Neil shares insights into his unconventional journey into technology, his philosophy on contributing, and his role in bridging different communities. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Neal Gompa: https://fosstodon.org/@Conan_Kudo Neal's website: https://neal.gompa.dev/ GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/Conan-Kudo 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:20 Introductions 01:56 Meet Neal 05:55 Neal meet's tech 12:01 Getting into open source 21:50 Contributions to Fedora 28:15 Community of communities 32:52 Present and future 40:45 Fedora Asahi 43:00 Closing thoughts Special Guest: Neal Gompa.

In this special episode, we dive into the exciting announcement of the Fedora Slimbook Edition laptop, a collaboration between the Fedora Project and Slimbook. Eric interviews Alejandro and Vaja from Slimbook as they unveil this sleek, high-performance laptop designed for the Linux community, preloaded with Fedora Workstation. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Slimbook: https://fedora.slimbook.es/ 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:15 Introductions 03:55 What was announced? 07:41 Slimbook partnership 12:01 Laptop hardware 16:50 Fedora Spins 22:16 Future plans 27:55 Closing thoughts Special Guests: Alejandro López and Vaja Benidze.

In this engaging discussion, the Fedora community explores the concept of "immutable" or "atomic" desktops like Fedora Silverblue and Kinoite, diving deep into the motivations, terminology, and future directions for this cutting-edge approach to Linux desktop management. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Atomic Desktop SIG https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SIGs/AtomicDesktops Misconceptions About Immutable Distributions https://theevilskeleton.gitlab.io/2023/08/29/misconceptions-about-immutable-distributions.html 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:10 Welcome 02:21 Introductions 05:10 What’s the goal of immutability? 11:45 Misunderstanding of immutability 21:35 What do we call this? 31:00 Universal Blue 46:36 Atomic Desktop SIG 49:40 Closing thoughts Special Guests: Jorge Castro and Timothée Ravier.

In this interview, Joshua Strobl, the founder of the open-source organization Buddies of Budgie, joins Eric to discuss the Fedora Budgie spin, the Budgie desktop environment, and the exciting future of this lightweight, traditional desktop experience on Fedora. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Joshua Strobl: https://joshuastrobl.social/@me Fedora Budgie Spin: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/budgie/ Buddies of Budgie: https://buddiesofbudgie.org Buddies of Budgie Mastodon: https://floss.social/@buddiesofbudgie Podcast Planning Doc: https://hackmd.io/@itguyeric/FedoraPodcast 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Welcome 01:14 Meet Joshua 05:17 Coming up 08:16 What is Budgie? 16:50 Target user 23:13 Upcoming features 28:41 Contributions 32:19 Wrap up Special Guest: Joshua Strobl.

In this engaging episode, Mark Pearson, the Technical Lead for Lenovo's Linux PC team, joins Eric and Joseph to discuss Lenovo's partnership with Fedora, the process of bringing Fedora preloaded laptops to market, and Lenovo's sustainability initiatives. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Swag: https://www.hellotux.com/fedora Lenovo Sustainability: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/about/sustainability Fedora Strategy 2028: Fedora Linux is available pre-installed on more systems from more vendors: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/objective-review-fedora-linux-is-available-pre-installed-on-more-systems-from-more-vendors/47092/1 Lenovo Fedora World Domination Plan: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/lenovo-fedora-world-domination-plan/82773 Hardware Partner Fedora Support Table: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/list-of-computers-that-ship-support-or-should-be-friendly-with-fedora-linux/87347 Lenovo | Linux for Personal Systems: https://lenovo.com/linux 🔖 Chapters 00:02 Welcome 06:06 History of the partnership 16:55 Hardware development workflow 23:42 Lenovo Sustainability 31:52 Fedora supporting Lenovo 43:08 Where do I buy? 59:00 Closing thoughts Special Guest: Mark Pearson.

In this insightful conversation, Eric, Joseph, and Major Hayden dive deep into the Fedora Cloud Edition, exploring its purpose, features, and future directions as a lightweight, cloud-optimized variant of Fedora designed for seamless deployment across various cloud providers. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Major Hayden: https://fosstodon.org/@major Fedora Cloud Matrix room: https://matrix.to/#/#cloud:fedoraproject.org 🔖 Chapters Special Guest: Major Hayden.

In this engaging episode of the Fedora Podcast, we go behind the scenes of EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux), the community-driven package repository that extends the functionality of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Our guest, Carl George, a passionate EPEL maintainer and Red Hat engineer, provides an in-depth look at the challenges, workflows, and future plans for this vital project. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Carl George: https://fosstodon.org/@carlwgeorge EPEL Website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ EPEL10 Proposal: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/epel-10-proposal/44304 EPEL Next: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPELNext 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/WVSEzg8Ewg 🔖 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.

Join us as we dive into the story behind Fedora's stunning website redesign, a collaborative effort that brought together designers, developers, and community members. Discover the challenges faced, the design process, and the innovative solutions that led to the creation of a sleek, user-friendly, and visually appealing web presence for the beloved Linux distribution. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Flock, August 2-4, 2023: https://flocktofedora.org Fedora Websites 3.0 Release! https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-websites-3-0-release/ Fundamental Theorem of Developing FLOSS: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User_talk:Duffy/FundamentalTheoremOfDevelopingFLOSS 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Welcome 04:02 Announcement: Fedora Flock 05:28 Fedora Websites 3.0 10:14 Under the hood 14:51 Managing the upgrade 24:10 What's still to come? 28:26 Getting involved! 39:38 Closing thoughts 43:10 Wrap up Special Guests: Ashlyn Knox and Máirín Duffy.

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! -- The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://getfedora.org Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org Fedora Podcast Chat: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org Connect with us: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://twitter.com/itguyeric Matthew Miller: https://twitter.com/mattdm Fedora Magazine: Announcing Fedora Linux 38 https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-38/ Fedora Magazine: What’s new in Fedora Workstation 38 https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-38-workstation/ Fedora Linux 39 Landing Page https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/releases/f39/ Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:51 Release reflections 02:36 Meet Matthew 08:10 Fedora Linux 38 release 12:58 Fedora release cycles 18:00 Under-the-hood of 38 25:54 New Spins in Fedora 37:30 GNOME 44 40:41 Bug reporting 48:46 Closing thoughts 54:09 Wrap up Special Guest: Matthew Miller.

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

In this interview, you'll get an inside look at the Fedora Project from the project leader, Matthew Miller. He shares insights into the community's growth, major technical advancements like GNOME 40 and PipeWire, and exciting plans for the future of this popular Linux distribution. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distro itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Survey talk at NEST 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_9TIyJFukk) Our NEST 2021 episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-9-the-host-and-marie/) Ask Fedora (https://ask.fedoraproject.org/) Our Kinoite episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-5-the-hosts-timothee-and-neal/) Our Gnome episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-7-the-host-and-allan/) Our Pipewire episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-2-the-host-wim-and-aleksandra/) Our Fedora Cloud episode (https://podcast.fedoraproject.org/season-two-episode-10-the-host-and-david/) Special Guest: Matthew Miller.