Episode 16

Fedora Kinoite: Embracing the Immutable Desktop with KDE Plasma

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July 20th, 2021

29 mins 21 secs

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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.


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🔗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
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KDE Spin issue tracker: https://pagure.io/fedora-kde/SIG
KDE spin calendar: https://calendar.fedoraproject.org/list/kde-sig

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