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The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distribution itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.
🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org
💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/
🔗Episode Resources
Ben Cotton: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton
Fedora Program Manager: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fpgm/
Program Management Team: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/need-help-the-program-management-team-is-here
Fedora Join SIG: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/
Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network: https://tuxdigital.com/ Special Guest: Ben Cotton.
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<p>The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distribution itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you&#39;re a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.</p>

<p>🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: <a href="https://fedoraproject.org/" rel="nofollow">https://fedoraproject.org/</a><br>
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: <a href="https://podcast.fedoraproject.org" rel="nofollow">https://podcast.fedoraproject.org</a><br>
💬 Join the Conversation: <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org" rel="nofollow">https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org</a><br>
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: <a href="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/</a></p>

<p>🔗Episode Resources</p>

<p>Ben Cotton: <a href="https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton" rel="nofollow">https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton</a><br>
Fedora Program Manager: <a href="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fpgm/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fpgm/</a><br>
Program Management Team: <a href="https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/need-help-the-program-management-team-is-here" rel="nofollow">https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/need-help-the-program-management-team-is-here</a><br>
Fedora Join SIG: <a href="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/</a></p>

<p>Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network: <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Ben Cotton.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://tuxdigital.com/">Tux Digital Network</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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 &quot;chief cat herder&quot; 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&#39;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.</p>

<hr>

<p>The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distribution itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you&#39;re a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.</p>

<p>🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: <a href="https://fedoraproject.org/" rel="nofollow">https://fedoraproject.org/</a><br>
🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: <a href="https://podcast.fedoraproject.org" rel="nofollow">https://podcast.fedoraproject.org</a><br>
💬 Join the Conversation: <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org" rel="nofollow">https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org</a><br>
🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: <a href="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/</a></p>

<p>🔗Episode Resources</p>

<p>Ben Cotton: <a href="https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton" rel="nofollow">https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bcotton</a><br>
Fedora Program Manager: <a href="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fpgm/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/council/fpgm/</a><br>
Program Management Team: <a href="https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/need-help-the-program-management-team-is-here" rel="nofollow">https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/need-help-the-program-management-team-is-here</a><br>
Fedora Join SIG: <a href="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/</a></p>

<p>Sponsored By: Tux Digital Network: <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Ben Cotton.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://tuxdigital.com/">Tux Digital Network</a></li></ul>]]>
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