Neal Gompa
Special guest
I am passionate about technology and life. I strongly believe that we can improve aspects of our lives by developing better and more affordable technology.
My technological focus is mainly on computers and free and open source software because I strongly believe that free and open source software (FOSS) enables a wide variety of things across virtually every field. FOSS is also an equalizer and provides everyone the opportunity to learn and innovate.
As a software engineer, I am capable of developing software for these systems. My focus in software engineering is on application development, though I have done embedded system software development before. I've also helped design protocols and develop specifications as part of product development. I prefer working with teams, but I can work on my own, if need be.
As a writer, I can write informational pieces, letters, memos, and specifications. I've done all of them, and I write to the best of my ability. I've been writing about mobile technology at ExtremeTech.com for years, and I do so because I love to write and inform.
I have strong opinions, but I am always willing to listen to others and revise my judgements based on evidence. I am not afraid to be wrong, but I will do my best to not be wrong. If I am, I will make every attempt to correct any effects from a bad decision.
I treat my life like an adventure. I will do my best to overcome any challenge in my way, and I don't rest until I can successfully show the fruits of my labor.
Neal Gompa has been a guest on 4 episodes.
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39: Take Fedora KDE for a Spin
October 22nd, 2024 | 43 mins 13 secs
development, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, gnome, kde, libre application summit, linux, open source, plasma, plasma 6.2
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!
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33: The Fedora Saga: Longtime Contributors Share Their Stories
November 8th, 2023 | 1 hr 21 secs
conan kudo, fedora, fedora core, fedora linux, fedora linux 39, floss, foss, linux, neal gampa, open source, website
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.
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32: How Do You Fedora: Neal Gompa
October 25th, 2023 | 48 mins 5 secs
centos, conan kudo, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, linux, neal gampa, open source, opensuse, website
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.
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16: Fedora Kinoite: Embracing the Immutable Desktop with KDE Plasma
July 20th, 2021 | 29 mins 21 secs
fedora, kde, kde spin, kinoite, linux, neal gompa, podcast, timothee ravier
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.