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 directions for this cutting-edge approach to Linux desktop management. 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 distro 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/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗Episode Resources Fedora Atomic Desktop SIG https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SIGs/AtomicDesktops Misconceptions About Immutable Distributions https://theevilskeleton.gitlab.io/2023/08/29/misconceptions-about-immutable-distributions.html 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:10 Welcome 02:21 Introductions 05:10 What’s the goal of immutability? 11:45 Misunderstanding of immutability 21:35 What do we call this? 31:00 Universal Blue 46:36 Atomic Desktop SIG 49:40 Closing thoughtsSpecial Guests: Jorge Castro and Timothée Ravier.