Eric the IT Guy
Co-Host of Fedora Project Podcast
Fighting against the forces of burnout and poor work-life balance, The IT Guy stands for DevOps, Open Source, and an endless supply of energy!
I have over 14 years of IT experience ranging from Systems Administration and Engineering to technical sales and community advocacy, most recently as a Technical Marketing Manager at Red Hat.
My mission as the IT Guy is to fight against burnout and poor work-life balance. I aim to promote methodologies and communities around DevOps and Open Source and an endless supply of goofy dad jokes along the way. I have worked under all the cliched IT cultures – from nightmare on-calls to constant firefighting. I’ve learned a lot from my career of experience. I hope to share those stories and the lessons I learned with all of you to help make your lives and your organizations better.
Eric the IT Guy has hosted 21 Episodes.
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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
centos, centos stream, epel, epel 10, epel next, fedora, fedora linux, fedora podcast, floss, foss, linux, open source, red hat, rhel
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.
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36: The Next Generation of Linux with bootc
August 21st, 2024 | 45 mins 4 secs
bootc, containers, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, linux, open source, podman, website
As the popularity of atomic and immutable Linux distros grows, how does Fedora take things to the next level? Short answer: bootc. By learning from containers and cloud native practices that have become standard in the server side Linux world, bootc aims to take things image-based and make the desktop easier to manage for Fedora, downstream projects, and anyone else who wants to make custom images!
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35: Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role
July 23rd, 2024 | 48 mins 15 secs
comm ops, community architect, fedora, fedora linux, floss, foss, justin w flory, jwf, linux, open source, red hat, website
In this engaging discussion, Justin Flory, the Fedora Community Architect, provides an inside look into the crucial role of fostering collaboration and engagement within the massive global Fedora community. He shares insights into his work bridging different teams, organizing virtual and in-person events like Fedora Flock, and empowering contributors to drive community-led initiatives. Tune in to learn about the philosophy and strategies behind building robust open source communities.
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34: Revisiting Fedora Docs
June 10th, 2024 | 24 mins 59 secs
documentation, eric the it guy, fedora, fedora docs, fedora linux, floss, foss, itguyeric, linux, open source, peter boy, website
We dive into the world of Fedora documentation with Peter Boy, a university scientist and contributor to the Fedora project. We explore his unique journey from sociology and mathematics to IT infrastructure and open-source documentation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the mission and challenges of the Fedora Docs team.
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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.