Fedora Project Podcast

The host provides an update on the return of the Fedora Podcast after a hiatus, thanking listeners for their feedback and support. 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/

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. 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 Design Wiki: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Design Fedora Badges: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/badges/ Fedora Wallpaers: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/WallpapersSpecial Guest: Máirín Duffy.

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. 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/Special Guest: Dusty Mabe.

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. 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/Special Guests: Amita Sharma, Jona Azizaj, and Justin W. Flory.

Paul W. Frields, former Fedora Project Leader and current Chief Editor of the Fedora Magazine, provides an in-depth overview of the magazine, its mission, content creation process, and relationship with other Fedora teams. He shares insights into what makes for a great article pitch, the editorial guidelines, and how the magazine aims to serve both Fedora users and the wider open-source community. 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/Special Guest: Paul Frields.

Jared Smith, a former Fedora Project Leader and current core contributor to the Fedora Documentation subproject, provides an in-depth look at the project's shift to a new documentation toolchain centered around AsciiDoc markup and associated tools. He shares insights on the benefits, onboarding process, recent accomplishments, future goals, and the importance of accessible documentation. 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/Special Guest: Jared Smith.

Langdon White, the lead of the Fedora Modularity initiative, provides an in-depth explanation of what modularity is and how it aims to solve the "too fast, too slow" problem faced by developers and users of Linux distributions. He discusses the benefits, onboarding process, lessons learned from the previous attempt, and the future roadmap for integrating modularity into Fedora. 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/Special Guest: Langdon White.

Jona Azizaj, a Fedora Ambassador from Albania, provides insights into the role and workings of the Fedora Ambassadors program. She discusses the responsibilities of ambassadors, the onboarding process, the importance of mentorship, regional divisions, collaboration between regions, and the relationship between Fedora and Red Hat as its sponsor. 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/Special Guest: Jona Azizaj.

Matthew Miller, the Fedora Project Leader, provides an in-depth overview of the Fedora Project's history, mission, values, governance structure, and future roadmap. He discusses topics like the project's origins, the four foundations (Freedom, Friends, Features, First), the role of Red Hat, onboarding for new contributors, and upcoming initiatives around documentation, modularity, and mindshare. 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/Special Guest: Matthew Miller.