Fedora Project Podcast

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

August 3rd, 2021  |  46 mins 20 secs

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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.

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

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.

15: Butter Up: Exploring Fedora's Transparent Compression

July 6th, 2021  |  28 mins 40 secs

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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.

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

June 22nd, 2021  |  26 mins 24 secs

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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.

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

June 8th, 2021  |  37 mins 47 secs

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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.

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

May 25th, 2021  |  22 mins 52 secs

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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!

11: The Fedora Podcast Revival

May 17th, 2021  |  3 mins 24 secs

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

10: Minding the Mindshare: How Fedora Nurtures Its Contributors

June 4th, 2020  |  31 mins 8 secs

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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.

9: Resurrecting the Fedora Air-Waves

May 28th, 2020  |  4 mins 35 secs

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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

May 21st, 2020  |  38 mins 15 secs

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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.

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

May 14th, 2020  |  15 mins 57 secs

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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.

6: Embracing Diversity: Inside Fedora's Inclusion Initiatives

May 7th, 2020  |  32 mins 41 secs

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.