19: Understanding the Role of the Fedora Program Manager with Ben Cotton

19: Understanding the Role of the Fedora Program Manager with Ben Cotton

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 "chief cat herder" 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'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.

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.

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🔗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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36: The Next Generation of Linux with bootc

36: The Next Generation of Linux with bootc

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 beco...

21 Aug 202445min

35: Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role

35: Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role

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 comm...

23 Jul 202448min

34: Revisiting Fedora Docs

34: Revisiting Fedora Docs

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 infrastr...

10 Jun 202424min

33: The Fedora Saga: Longtime Contributors Share Their Stories

33: The Fedora Saga: Longtime Contributors Share Their Stories

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...

8 Nov 20231h

32: How Do You Fedora: Neal Gompa

32: How Do You Fedora: Neal Gompa

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. Wit...

25 Okt 202348min

31: Unveiling the Fedora Slimbook: A Stylish Linux Laptop

31: Unveiling the Fedora Slimbook: A Stylish Linux Laptop

In this special episode, we dive into the exciting announcement of the Fedora Slimbook Edition laptop, a collaboration between the Fedora Project and Slimbook. Eric interviews Alejandro and Vaja from ...

18 Okt 202333min

30: Beyond Immutable: Rethinking the Linux Desktop Experience

30: Beyond Immutable: Rethinking the Linux Desktop Experience

In this engaging discussion, the Fedora community explores the concept of "immutable" or "atomic" desktops like Fedora Silverblue and Kinoite, diving deep into the motivations, terminology, and future...

11 Okt 202354min

29: The Buddies of Budgie: Inside Fedora's Budgie Desktop Spin

29: The Buddies of Budgie: Inside Fedora's Budgie Desktop Spin

In this interview, Joshua Strobl, the founder of the open-source organization Buddies of Budgie, joins Eric to discuss the Fedora Budgie spin, the Budgie desktop environment, and the exciting future o...

2 Sep 202334min

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