Eric the IT Guy
Co-Host of Fedora Project Podcast
Actionable tutorials, real tech stories, career advice, podcasts, and creative projects from a seasoned systems admin and tech marketer. I’m Eric: a recovering Systems Administrator turned Product Marketer building tutorials, career insights, podcasts, and creative projects.
I share lessons from two decades in IT, open source advocacy, and homelab adventures so you can learn faster with less frustration:
- Tutorials: Practical Linux, homelab, and DevOps guides
- Podcast: Deep tech conversations & career stories
- Creative Projects: Tabletop RPG logs & solo campaign stories
Eric the IT Guy has hosted 26 Episodes.
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53: Introduction to Fedora Flock
April 9th, 2026 | 49 mins
community conference, contributor conference, fedora, fedora conference, fedora contributor, fedora project, flock 2026, flock to fedora, linux community, open source community, open source conference, open source contributor, prague 2026
Flock to Fedora is coming! On this episode of the Fedora Podcast, hosts Eric and Noah sit down with Justin and a special guest to give you everything you need to know about the Fedora Project's annual contributor conference. Flock 2026 is headed to Prague, Czech Republic, June 14-16, and whether you are a seasoned contributor or thinking about getting involved for the first time, this is the episode to watch before you pack your bags.
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47: RISC-V and Open Hardware
February 25th, 2025 | 50 mins 1 sec
amd, arm, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, framework, intel, linux, nvidia, open hardware, open source, risc-v, sifive
We are excited to welcome Isaac Chute, an experienced software engineer with a background in embedded systems and a passion for open-source hardware. We'll delve into the world of RISC-V, an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA), and explore its integration with Fedora. Join us as we discuss the current state of Fedora on RISC-V, the challenges and opportunities in porting Fedora to this architecture, and the future prospects of RISC-V within the Fedora ecosystem.
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46: Looking Ahead to 2025 | Fedora Podcast 46
February 11th, 2025 | 29 mins 43 secs
fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, linux, open source, website
As we look ahead to 2025, the Fedora Podcast dives into the exciting developments and changes on the horizon for the Fedora Project. We'll discuss what to expect with Fedora Linux 42 and 43, reflect on the evolution of the project, and explore the upcoming leadership transition as the Fedora Project Leader steps down. Join us for an engaging conversation about Fedora's future, its community, and the innovations that await in the new year.
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45: Contributing to Open Source
February 5th, 2025 | 41 mins 29 secs
fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, linux, open source
We're diving into the world of open source development and explore what it means to contribute code to the Fedora Project and other open source initiatives. We’ll discuss the tools, workflows, and resources that help developers make impactful contributions, as well as the benefits and challenges of working in an open source community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to get involved and start coding for the open source world.
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44: Building a Better Fedora Laptop with Framework
January 15th, 2025 | 56 mins 40 secs
fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, framework, laptop, linux, open source, repair
In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we sit down with Matt Hartley from Framework, the innovative company behind modular and repairable laptops. We'll explore their mission to revolutionize consumer electronics and look out their partnership with the Fedora Community!
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43: Gaming on Bazzite
December 18th, 2024 | 48 mins 18 secs
atomic, bazzite, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, linux, open source, release, universal blue
Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Fedora Podcast as we embark on a thrilling exploration of Bazzite, the premier gaming experience built on Fedora Atomic! In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of Bazzite, uncovering its essence and its impact on the Fedora ecosystem. But that's not all! We'll also delve into how Bazzite acts as a catalyst for enhancing the entire Fedora ecosystem.
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42: EPEL, the Ultimate Answer?
December 3rd, 2024 | 44 mins 32 secs
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We're diving into the world of the Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) and its latest milestone, EPEL 10. Discover how EPEL supports enterprise users by expanding software availability, the new features of EPEL 10, and the crucial role it plays within the Fedora and RHEL ecosystems. Whether you're an enterprise user or a community enthusiast, learn why EPEL is essential for driving innovation and collaboration in the open-source world.
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41: Fedora Linux 41
November 20th, 2024 | 59 mins 27 secs
fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, gnome, linux, miracle, open source, release
We're exploring the newest release: Fedora Linux 41! Join us as we dive into the latest features, performance improvements, and enhancements across Fedora Workstation, Fedora Server, and more. With updates to GNOME 47, enhanced hardware support, and an improved installer experience, Fedora 41 pushes forward as a powerful, versatile platform for developers, sysadmins, and everyday users alike.
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40: Gaming with ProtonGE
November 5th, 2024 | 46 mins 55 secs
development, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, gnome, linux, nobara, open source, open wine components, proton, proton ge, umu
In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we'll dive into gaming on the Linux desktop. Join us as we explore how Steam and Proton GE make it possible to play a wide variety of Windows games seamlessly on Fedora. We’ll cover setup tips, compatibility insights, and performance tweaks that will take your Linux gaming experience to the next level. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, discover why Fedora, paired with Steam and Proton GE, could be the best option for gaming on Linux.
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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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38: Fedora Quality Assurance
October 8th, 2024 | 50 mins 45 secs
development, engineering, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, linux, open source, qa, quality assurance
Using Fedora Linux is one of the easiest routes to using Linux as a daily driver. How does new software get vetted? What makes the experience so smooth? At the heart of the development process is Quality Assurance Engineering (or QA). Join us as we talk with Adam Williamson about what it means to be a QA Engineer and how it helps Fedora be that much better!
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37: The Road Ahead for Fedora
September 24th, 2024 | 54 mins 52 secs
community growth, fedora, fedora linux, future plans, linux, matthew miller, open source, operating systems, project strategy, software development
Eric sits down to discuss the future strategy and direction of the Fedora Project with Matthew Miller, the Fedora Project Lead. Matthew shares insights into Fedora's goals, initiatives, and upcoming changes, providing a comprehensive overview of what's in store for the popular Linux distribution.