Fedora Project Podcast

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

September 2nd, 2023  |  34 mins 11 secs

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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.

28: The Lenovo Linux Lowdown: Bringing Fedora to Laptops

August 30th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins

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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.

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

August 16th, 2023  |  55 mins 14 secs

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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.

26: EPEL Uncovered: The Unsung Hero of Enterprise Linux

June 21st, 2023  |  53 mins 13 secs

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.

25: The Fedora Website Redesign: A Community Collaboration

June 7th, 2023  |  43 mins

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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.

24: Fedora Linux 38 Unwrapped

May 9th, 2023  |  57 mins 40 secs

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! Join Eric the IT Guy for his interview with Matthew Miller to discuss the latest release!

The Fedora Podcast Rebooted

April 26th, 2023  |  42 mins 35 secs

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!

22: This Year in Fedora 2021

December 28th, 2021  |  21 mins 17 secs

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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.

21: Unraveling Fedora Cloud

September 28th, 2021  |  46 mins 14 secs

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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.

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

September 14th, 2021  |  21 mins 7 secs

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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.

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

August 31st, 2021  |  21 mins 14 secs

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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.

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

August 17th, 2021  |  31 mins 36 secs

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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.