16: Fedora Kinoite: Embracing the Immutable Desktop with KDE Plasma

Dive into the innovative world of immutable desktops as Timothy Ravier, the creator of Fedora Kinoite, takes us on a journey through this exciting new Linux variant. Discover how Kinoite combines the power of KDE Plasma with the robust technologies of Fedora Silverblue, including RPM-OSTree for system management and Flatpak for application delivery. In this insightful conversation, Timothy shares his inspiration behind Kinoite, the benefits of an immutable desktop approach, and the project's future plans. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or a curious newcomer, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the cutting-edge of desktop computing and the boundless possibilities of open-source innovation. 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 Timothée Ravier: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Siosm Fedora Kinoite: https://fedoramagazine.org/discover-fedora-kinoite Timothée's Akademy Talk: https://conf.kde.org/event/1/contributions/42 Fedora Kinoite Wiki page: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-kinoite/installation Neal Gompa: https://twitter.com/det_Conan_Kudo Fedora KDE Spin: https://kde.fedoraproject.org Fedora KDE Spin on Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/!RvzunyTWZGfNxJVQqv:matrix.org?via=libera.chat&via=matrix.org&via=kde.org KDE Spin issue tracker: https://pagure.io/fedora-kde/SIG KDE spin calendar: https://calendar.fedoraproject.org/list/kde-sig Sponsor: Tux Digital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/) Special Thanks: Ryan Gorley (https://freehive.com/) for his work on the Fedora Podcast artwork! Tricknology: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FDvVTwe3XjmdNyKoqvHR6?si=OAwevZVhS9mNS7HnP2J8wASpecial Guests: Neal Gompa and Timothée Ravier.Sponsored By:Tux Digital Network