Linux Spotlight

In today’s episode of Linux Spotlight, I get the pleasure of sitting down with Nate Graham of KDE Plasma. We have a great conversation about his Journey into Linux, his hobbies and of course all things KDE Plasma. We talk about how he got involved with helping improve Linux and KDE Plasma and how you can too. Enjoy! Website (https://pointieststick.com/) Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/PointiestStick) Gitlab (https://gitlab.gnome.org/Pointedstick) Github (https://github.com/Pointedstick)

In today’s episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with my friend Eric The IT Guy. Eric has been in the IT field for awhile and currently works for RedHat. We talk about his history in Linux, his job, Linux conferences and his new podcast called the “Sudo Show”. Website (http://itguyeric.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/itguyeric) Sudo.show (https://sudo.show/) Getting Started with Open Source (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtRbutqzm3w)

Welcome to this episode of Linux Spotlight where I sit down with Monica Ayhens Madon. Monica is an awesome down to earth person who loves teaching. We talk about her love of food and tea but we also get into her contributions to the Ubuntu Mate team. You don’t want to miss this great conversation. Twitter (https://twitter.com/peripateticacad) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-ayhens-madon-42a63626) Github (https://github.com/madhens) John Madon Twitter (https://twitter.com/The_Unwise_Geek)

In today’s episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with my friend Marc Di Luzio. We have a great conversation about his history in Linux, his previous work at Feral Interactive and his current job at Unity. We also discuss gaming and reminisce about Rocket League. Enjoy! LinkedIn (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marcdiluzio) Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/marcdiluzio/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/mdiluz) Mastodon (https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@mdiluz) Github (https://github.com/mdiluz) Destination Linux EP80 - Marc Di Luzio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbpoBFXTfJs)

In today’s episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with Robbie Ferguson of Category5.TV for a great conversation. Robbie is the founder of Category5.TV and has been involved in Linux for many years. We talk about his Linux journey, his love for raspberry pi’s and of course we talk about Category5. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/RobbieFerguson) Category5 Twitter (https://twitter.com/Category5TV) Category5 (https://category5.tv/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Category5) Linux Tech Show (https://www.youtube.com/user/LinuxTechShow/videos?flow=grid&view=1) Coffee Break (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDpnDlWweso) TechnologyTV (https://category5.tv/shows/technology/season/13/) Newsroom (https://category5.tv/shows/newsroom/season/13/) NEMS Linux (https://nemslinux.com/)

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with fellow podcaster Joe Ressington. Joe has helped me many times over the years with audio and podcasting in general and I have been looking forward to this episode for many months. We talk about his Linux journey but we also dive deep into his podcasting journey as well. We discuss all of the shows he has worked on in the past and also what he is currently working on. Enjoy! Website (https://joeress.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/JoeRessington) Late Night Linux (https://latenightlinux.com/) The New Show (https://thenew.show/) 2.5 Admins (https://2.5admins.com/) Late Night Linux EP87 (https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-87/)

In today’s episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with fellow podcaster, writer and open source advocate Leo Chavez. He is such a positive voice for the community that we need more people like him and I think you will find that Leo gives back to the overall community because of what he has received from it. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/leochavez) Website (https://leochavez.org/) Mintcast (https://mintcast.org/) Mintcast About (https://mintcast.org/about-the-authors/leo/)

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with Venn Stone of LinuxGameCast. I think you’ll find some of his answers fascinating because they were not what I expected at all. It was a great conversation and I enjoyed sitting down with a guy who is not only an audio genius but somebody who is straight to the point with no drama and an all around good guy who has been giving back to the community for years. Enjoy LinuxGameCast (https://linuxgamecast.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/VennStone) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/linuxgamecast) LGC Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/linuxgamecast) Twitch (https://linuxgamecast.com/live/) LWDW (https://linuxgamecast.com/lwdwsubscribe/) LGC Weekly (https://linuxgamecast.com/subscribe-to-linux-gamecast-weekly/) LGC (https://linuxgamecast.com/subscribe-to-linuxgamecast-weekly-video-hd/)

Welcome to this episode of Linux Spotlight where I sit down and have a wonderful conversation with Chris about his thoughts on Tea, Open Source software, his beginning in Tech and Linux and of course his multiple YouTube channels. Enjoy! Website (https://chriswere.uk/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPR27YUyxmgwm3Wc2WSHLw) Twitter (https://twitter.com/iamChrisWere) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@ChrisWere) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/chriswere) Project Chronicle (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPR27YUyxmgwm3Wc2WSHLw) ShareTube (https://share.tube/accounts/chriswere/videos) LBRY (https://lbry.tv/@ChrisWereDigital:2) Monmouthshire Beacon (https://www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk/) Email (mailto:chat@chriswere.uk)

In this episode of Linux Spotlight I sit down with Dan Johansen of the Manjaro Arm project where we discuss his Linux journey and also his involvement with Manjaro and the Manjaro Arm project. Enjoy! Website (https://www.strits.dk/) Matrix@strit:matrix.org Wire: @strit Email (mailto:strit@manjaro.org) Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@Strit) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/Strit83/videos) GitLab (https://gitlab.manjaro.org/Strit) Personal GitLab (https://gitlab.com/Strit/artwork-ghost) Manjaro (https://manjaro.org/)

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with Alex Kretzschmar who co-hosts “Self Hosted” on Jupiter Broadcasting. We dive into his Musical background and his Drum solo videos along with his history into Linux and how he got to where he is today working for RedHat. The background noise you hear is his 3D printers working hard on making PPE for the current shortage, which also highlights what kind of a person he truly is. Twitter (https://twitter.com/IronicBadger) Alex YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYqCJH5k80IyIFtQm5HiCw) Self Hosted (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/self-hosted/) Jupiter Broadcasting (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/) Jupiter Broadcasting Wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter_Broadcasting) Jupiter Broadcasting YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jupiterbroadcasting) Linux Academy (https://linuxacademy.com/) Acloud Guru (https://acloud.guru/) Brunch with Brent (https://extras.show/7)

In today's episode of Linux Spotlight, I sit down with Shane Kitt who is involved in the Dublin Linux User Group but is also one of the hosts for the fantastic Linux Lads Podcast. We talk about his journey into Linux, his love for opensource and of course all the details on Linux Lads. Enjoy! Linux Lads Podcast (https://linuxlads.com/) Tactical Officer for the Dublin Linux Community (https://dublinlinux.org/) User Group Mastodon (https://hostux.social/@linuxlads) Twitter (https://twitter.com/linuxlads) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/linuxlads) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jYH80-VLFg7_zH73grF4A/featured) Personal Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe32F12Odx-8dFO6_v69eoQ)

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with Drew DeVore who is an audio editing engineer for Jupiter Broadcasting. Drew also co-hosts on Linux News Headlines and in his spare time rescues rabbits! Drew is an amazing all around guy. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/drewofdoom) Brunch with Brent episode (https://extras.show/10) Linux Academy (https://linuxacademy.com/) Linux Unplugged (https://linuxunplugged.com/guests/drewdevore) Linux News Headlines (https://linuxheadlines.show/hosts/drewdevore)

In EP43 of Linux Spotlight, I get to sit down with my friend Tyler Brown and discuss his history into Linux, his love for Linux conferences and we also take a turn down the road of KDE and Gnome which was so fun. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/Condoulo) Lawrence LUG IRC (http://www.condoulo.com/) BDLL Community Member Page (https://bigdaddylinux.com/member/tyler-brown/)

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, it is my pleasure to sit down and talk with Mark Shuttleworth about his journey into Linux. We talk about his thoughts on Ubuntu and Canonical and his excitement for the future. I hope you enjoy this because I sure did! Website (https://www.markshuttleworth.com/) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Shuttleworth) Bio (https://www.markshuttleworth.com/biography) Canonical (https://canonical.com/) Canonical Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canonical) Future within our reach (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHU1z9Kr0ZY) first South African to travel to space (https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-mark-shuttleworth-became-the-first-african-in-space-and-launched-a-software-revolution/) An experience like that changes your perspective on life and on the world.… (https://spaceadventures.com/blog/mark-shuttleworth/) Microsoft has a majority market share (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/1) Ubuntu 4.10 Warty Warthog (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_version_history#Ubuntu_4.10_(Warty_Warthog))

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, I get the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Londo for a great conversation about his history into Linux and also about his Linux++ articles that are a must read for any Linux enthusiast. Enjoy Twitter (https://twitter.com/londoed) Linux++ (https://twitter.com/linux_plus_plus) Medium (https://medium.com/@londoed) Linux++ Medium (https://medium.com/linux-plus-plus) Linux++ Telegram (https://t.me/linux_plus_plus) Github (https://github.com/londoed) My Journey to Linux: Discovery (Part 1) (https://medium.com/linux-plus-plus/my-journey-to-linux-discovery-part-1-307afe70c8f1) My Journey to Linux: Revitalization (Part 2) (https://medium.com/linux-plus-plus/my-journey-to-linux-revitalization-part-2-9a0cc271c881) My Journey to Linux: New Horizons (Part 3) (https://medium.com/linux-plus-plus/my-journey-to-linux-new-horizons-part-3-95ef0089c9f6)

In today's episode of Linux Spotlight, I get to talk to my friend Dolphin Oracle who is a perfect example of a guy who started out just wanting to give back to a distro that helped him out. He started working his way through the community and development and coding to become the Lead for one of the most popular Linux distros out there. Enjoy! You can view the video version of this episode at Linux Spotlight EP40 - Dolphin Oracle of MX Linux (https://youtu.be/S-7VFTWxBn8) MX Linux (https://mxlinux.org/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/dolphin_oracle) Github (https://github.com/dolphinoracle) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFWlej2CSKlXW5uE9opXukQ) (RunwiththeDolphin) BDLL Community Member Page (https://bigdaddylinux.com/member/dolphin-oracle/) Destination Linux EP02 - Dolphins are Cool (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pma6qDbZYDE) Destination Linux EP47 - Dolphin Oracle of MX Linux (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNnfFy0HBjs) Destination Linux EP146 - Do you need a VPN? (GUEST cohost) (https://destinationlinux.org/episode-146/)

In this weeks episode of Linux Spotlight I get the pleasure of sitting down with Podcaster and Author Larry Bushey of the Going Linux podcast. Larry has been podcasting for fifteen years and is also responsible for writing some of the help documentation in Ubuntu Mate. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/goinglinux) Going Linux (https://goinglinux.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrybushey) Larry Bushey YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7QxJmrb0ONmifyMK0SUGA) Amazon Listing (https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ALarry+Bushey&s=relevancerank&text=Larry+Bushey&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1) Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications (https://www.amazon.com/Using-Ubuntu-MATE-Its-Applications/dp/1549908154) Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX (https://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-MATE-Upgrading-Windows-OSX/dp/152202994X/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1581984182&refinements=p_27%3ALarry+Bushey&s=books&sr=1-5&text=Larry+Bushey) Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: Ubuntu MATE 18.04 LTS Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Using-Ubuntu-MATE-Its-Applications/dp/1983393177/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1581984182&refinements=p_27%3ALarry+Bushey&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Larry+Bushey) Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or macOS - Second Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-MATE-Upgrading-Windows-Second-ebook/dp/B083QYBXCT/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1581984182&refinements=p_27%3ALarry+Bushey&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Larry+Bushey) Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: Ubuntu MATE 20.04 LTS Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Using-Ubuntu-MATE-Its-Applications/dp/B084DFZMFC/ref=sr_1_6?qid=1581984182&refinements=p_27%3ALarry+Bushey&s=books&sr=1-6&text=Larry+Bushey) Github (https://github.com/goinglinux) Smashwords (https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/goinglinux) Computer America Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KwA4ExJifg)

In today’s episode, I get to sit down with Jacob Roecker of Parking Thought. Jacob has used Linux for many years and has some great stories about using Linux through his Military career. We talk about his life, his podcast and so much more. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/parkingthought) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roecker) Website (https://parkingthought.com/) Opensource (https://opensource.com/users/jacob-f-roecker) Freedom Penguin (https://freedompenguin.com/author/jacobroecker/) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-F.-Roecker/e/B004D1BY1G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Brunch with Brent episode (https://player.fm/series/jupiter-extras/brunch-with-brent-jacob-roecker) Book Listing The Girl Who Turned Into A Lion (https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Turned-Into-Lion/dp/1481011545) Medal of Honor Citations (The Complete Record) 1861-2013 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZGW8QO/) A Heritage to Follow: Lucius Clark (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1723971197/) The Kernel: The Army's Professional Military Ethic (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1456362488/) Your Future Demands Greatness: A Soldier's Inheritance (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1461061784/) Salt: A World History (https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Books-Salt-World-History/dp/B00008OHSO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=salt+book&qid=1582496232&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=libehawk-20&linkId=d1f6b330cdb1c39c7dec211c47bdf298&language=en_US)

In today’s episode, I get to sit down with my friend Matt from the Dark1 Linux, Tech, Gaming channel. Matt and I have been friends for a few years now and we have had many conversations like this one but in this one, I get to ask him all the burning questions like KDE or Gnome? Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/dark1LTG) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/darkone778/featured) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/dark1ltg) SocialBlade (https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/darkone778)

In today's episode I get to sit down with Uri Herrera who is the creator of the Breeze Theme and the Breeze Icon theme along with many other notable icon themes and is also the project lead for NitruxOS. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/uri_herrera?lang=en) Website (https://uriherrera.com/) Github (https://github.com/UriHerrera) DeviantArt (https://www.deviantart.com/deviantn7k1/gallery) Dribble (https://dribbble.com/uri_herrera) LinkedIn (https://mx.linkedin.com/in/uriherrera) Nitrux (https://nxos.org/) NX Desktop (https://nx-desktop.org/) Paypal (https://www.paypal.me/nxnitrux) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nitrux)

In today's episode I get to sit down with Nick Stouff from The Linux Experiment. We talk about his Linux journey and trying to use Linux at work. We also talk about his fantastic Youtube channel and Linux in general. Such a great conversation. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/thelinuxexp?lang=en) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5UAwBUum7CPN5buc-_N1Fw) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thelinuxexperiment/posts) Website (https://www.thelinuxexp.com/) SocialBlade (https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UC5UAwBUum7CPN5buc-_N1Fw)

In today's episode of Linux Spotlight, I get the opportunity to sit down with Carl Richell who is the CEO & Founder of System76. Carl can be such a deep thinker and very focused on his job but also has such a great personality and a wonderful laugh that makes this conversation just plain awesome! Enjoy! You can find more info about Carl in the following links System76 (https://system76.com/) Company Week (https://companyweek.com/company-profile/system76) Website (https://carlrichell.com/) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System76) GitHub Pop!_OS (https://github.com/pop-os) Opensource Article (https://opensource.com/article/19/5/system76-secret-sauce) Phoronix Article (https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=System76-Integrated-Vision) Twitter (https://twitter.com/carlrichell) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-richell-9435781) Automator Podcast (https://player.fm/series/series-2560704/episode-2-carl-richell-of-system-76) Forbes Article (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2019/11/20/system76-will-start-designing-and-building-its-own-linux-laptops-beginning-january-2020/#731b48bb3e16) L4E EP18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcWjh4-NZFY&feature=emb_logo) FossBytes Article (https://fossbytes.com/system76-build-own-linux-laptops-january-2020/)

Welcome to another episode of Linux Spotlight. Today I sit down with my friend Wendy Hill who is an extremely talented photographer who just happens to do all of her professional work and her personal computing on Linux. Wendy has been a long time BDLL community member and she is featured on many podcasts like Destination Linux and DLNxtend. Enjoy Telegram (https://t.me/thewendypower) MeWe (https://mewe.com/i/wendyhill2)

Welcome to this episode of Linux Spotlight where I sit down BDLL community member Dave Muller (DreamingWolf) where he shows us his talent for Poetry and Radio along with his love for learning! We travel through his history in Computers, coding and finally into Linux. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/_DWolf_) Telegram (https://t.me/dreamingwolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/master.wordsmith)

Welcome to this episode of Linux Spotlight where I sit down with Philip Müller of the Manjaro project to talk about his life and hobbies and how he got his start in computers at a very young age to how he got started in Linux. We follow his development career from the beginning to where he is today with the Manjaro project. Enjoy! Manjaro (https://manjaro.org/) Manjaro Twitter (https://twitter.com/ManjaroLinux) Github (https://github.com/philmmanjaro) Unicks.eu interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DwI4AwUMdE) Destination Linux Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcelY-0k2Ng) Paldo Installer (https://forum.paldo.org/index.php?action=topic&topicnr=172&hilikeywords=a:0) Amnon82 Contributions (https://gleitz.info/forum/index.php?user-post-list/8527-amnon82/)

Welcome to this episode of the Linux Spotlight where I sit down with a newfound friend in Brent Gervais who is a professional Photographer, Podcaster, Deep thinker and Linux advocate. Brent is just a super nice guy and it was so fun to sit down and talk one on one and I believe you will enjoy it as much as I did. Twitter (https://twitter.com/brentgervais) Website (https://www.brentgervais.com/) Linux Unplugged (https://linuxunplugged.com/hosts/brent) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brentgervais/) LinkedIn (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brentgervais) LFNW 2018 Gallery (https://brentgervais.photoshelter.com/gallery/LFNW-2018/G0000.ATcpPbYvGM/C0000aVOKeUbA2Os)

In this episode I get to sit down with Emma Marshall and talk about everything from her love of Pinball and Pink to her history into Linux when she started her career at System76. Emma is an amazing person who lives up to her Happiness Manager title! I hope you enjoy this great conversation. Twitter (https://twitter.com/SocialHappiness) System76 (https://system76.com/) Github (https://github.com/Socialhappiness) Destination Linux Episode 137 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxf0km0loO4) Brunch with Brent (https://extras.show/33) Jay's unboxing of his Thelio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScyRdj6GWB0) Jay's unboxing of his Galago Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_6VSKOHgZk)

Hello I am your host Rocco and today I sit down with Chris Fisher of Jupiter Broadcasting to talk about his history into Linux and the creation of shows like the "Linux Action Show" to a whole network of shows through Jupiter Broadcasting. We also talk about what's in store for the future. I loved this conversation and I hope you do as well. Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChrisLAS) Jupiter Broadcasting (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/) Jupiter Broadcasting Wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter_Broadcasting) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswfisher) Chris Fisher YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwtC5MuvpqkxWyyV90olFQ) Jupiter Broadcasting YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jupiterbroadcasting) Linux Unplugged (https://linuxunplugged.com/hosts/chrislas) Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/ChrisLAS/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLAS) Linux Action Show Season 2 preview.. Kindle Oops (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKwSnFk5a9U) For the Las time | The Linux Action 468 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDIflBW5oos) about that last show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nblq3wR3y0M) BSD Now (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/bsdnow/) Tech Snap (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/techsnap/) User Error (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/error/) Linux Headlines (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/headlines/) Linux Action News (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/linux-action-news/) Choose Linux (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/choose/) Self Hosted (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/self-hosted/) Linux Unplugged (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/linuxun/) The Extras (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/extras/) Brunch with Brent (https://extras.show/tags/brunch%20with%20brent)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is my friend Ryan Lee Sipes In this episode I get to sit down with Ryan and talk about his history in Linux and how he got started on his computer journey and his love for music and technology all the way up to today where he is with working for Thunderbird. I hope you enjoy! GitHub (https://github.com/ryanleesipes) Website (https://ryanleesipes.me/) Blog (https://blog.ryanleesipes.me/) Resume (https://ryanleesipes.me/resume/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryanleesipes) Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@ryanleesipes)

**Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Martin Wimpress In this conversation you will see how much of a professional Wimpy is who can not only deep dive into technical levels but also throw in humor to keep the conversation so enjoyable. It was my pleasure to have this discussion and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Wimpy’s World (https://wimpysworld.com/) Website (https://wimpress.com/#page-top) Ubuntu Wiki (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MartinWimpress) Ubuntu Blog (https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/flexiondotorg) Launchpad (https://launchpad.net/~flexiondotorg) GitHub (https://github.com/flexiondotorg) Github2 (https://github.com/wimpysworld/) LinkedIn (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinwimpress) Ubuntu Podcast (http://ubuntupodcast.org/) Linux Unplugged Guest (https://linuxunplugged.com/guests/martinwimpress) Twitter (https://twitter.com/m_wimpress) Mastodon (https://wimpysworld.io/mastodon) Instagram (https://wimpysworld.io/instagram) Facebook (https://wimpysworld.io/facebook) Telegram (https://wimpysworld.io/telegram) Youtube (https://wimpysworld.io/youtube) Twitch (https://wimpysworld.io/twitch) Steam (https://wimpysworld.io/steam) Patreon (https://wimpysworld.io/patreon)

*Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is one of the nicest guys in Linux and I am proud to call my friend Rob Collins. * I have been waiting to do this episode since starting Linux Spotlight. In this episode I get to talk to Rob Collins from the Linux Quest Youtube Channel and also one of the original hosts of Destination Linux with me! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can find more info about Rob here Twitter (https://twitter.com/RobCollinsII) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4sjJpnXADCbgHepLiercA)

Today I sit down with Blaine Packer, better known as IG or Infinitely Galactic from his Youtube channel. I have been watching his videos for quite a few years now and he brings a very unique perspective to looking at Distros and Linux in general. Enjoy! Twitter (https://twitter.com/blainopack?lang=en) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/InfinitelyGalactic) Blog (https://infinitelygalactic.blogspot.com/) SocialBlade (https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/infinitelygalactic)

Hi guys, In this episode I sit down with chzbacon, where we dive into his history in Linux and some of his other hobbies. In this discussion you will not only see a great guy but you can see and feel his passion for other people in the Linux community. Twitter - https://twitter.com/chzbacon JB Linux Unplugged - https://linuxunplugged.com/hosts/chzbacon JB Friday Streams - https://fridaystream.com/hosts/chzbacon JB Extras - https://extras.show/hosts/chzbacon Brunch with Brent - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brunch-with-brent-a-chat-with-chz-bacon/id1476447125?i=1000447657477 Mastodon - https://linuxrocks.online/@chzbacon

Today I sit down with Bernhard Landauer who is an Opera singer and he also happens to be one of the leads of the Manjaro Project as well. As you will see in this episode Bernhard is a very deep thinker and an all around great guy who loves interacting with the community. GitHub (https://github.com/oberon-manjaro) GitLab (https://gitlab.manjaro.org/oberon) Website (http://www.bernhard-landauer.at/?page_id=2721&lang=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/oberon_manjaro) WikiPedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernhard_Landauer)

Joe has been around the BDLL community since it started and is an all around stand up guy that is just easy to talk to and down to earth. This conversation highlights all of those qualities and more. I hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed talking with Joe! Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tuxpowerpcsystems/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tuxpowerpc)

Michael Hall has worked for companies like Canonical, EndlessOS and currently works for the Linux Foundation on a project called EdgeXFoundry. He is an open source enthusiast and a wonderful community member that puts the community first! Michael is also currently working on the gettogether.community project! GitHub (https://github.com/mhall119) Website (https://mhall119.com/) Arduino Snap (https://snapcraft.io/arduino-mhall119) Twitter (https://twitter.com/mhall119) Mastodon (https://fosstodon.org/@mhall119) Ubuntu Wiki (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/mhall119) Gettogether.community (https://gettogether.community/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mhall119) This episode would not have been possible without the great help I received from my friend Adam Grubbs. Thank you Adam!

In this episode of Linux Spotlight, I sit down with Jill and talk to her about her fascinating history in Linux along with her many collections and hobbies including her computer collection along with her Star Trek hobby! It was a wonderful conversation and I hope you enjoy it! LinuxChix (https://linuxchixla.org/index.php/author/jill-linuxgirl/) LinuxGameCast (https://linuxgamecast.com) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F5SkQPgG1besItGOVkz0A) Jill’s Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/jillix2/videos) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jill_linuxgirl) Gitlab (https://gitlab.com/jill_linuxgirl/jill_linuxchix_la_scale_tutorials) And here are the LWDW & LGC links to some of Jill’s interviews from SCaLE 17x GNU Health interview (Timestamp 33:13) (https://linuxgamecast.com/2019/04/lwdw-164-speedy-snaps/) Linux Journal (Timestamp 27:47) (https://linuxgamecast.com/2019/04/lwdw-166-opensuse-rodentia/) Inkscape (Timestamp 30:35) (https://linuxgamecast.com/2019/06/lwdw-175-trojan-snap/) Nova King (Timestamp 36:54) (https://linuxgamecast.com/2019/06/lwdw-176-4-geebees/)

This week I get to talk to my friend Michael Tunnell and finally get the answers to sought after questions like what hair gel he uses. No I really don't care about that but I do care about his history in Linux and how he come to love KDE Plasma. Enjoy! Website (https://tuxdigital.com) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyGZ0689ODyReHw3rsKLtQ) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tuxdigitalcom) Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@TuxDigital) Instagram (https://instagram.com/tuxdigitalcom) Facebook (https://facebook.com/tuxdigital) This Week in Linux (https://tuxdigital.com/thisweekinlinux/) Destination Linux (https://destinationlinux.org/) Destination Linux Network (https://destinationlinux.network/) GitHub (https://github.com/MichaelTunnell?tab=overview&from=2015-12-01&to=2015-12-31)

This week I get to talk to CubicleNate about how he got that name and how he got started with Linux. No conversation with Nate would be complete without hearing about OpenSuse which we talk about but we also get into what he is currently working on, so don't miss it! Website (https://cubiclenate.com/) Github (https://github.com/CubicleNate) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CubicleNate) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6KdxWFOlKaIPand7ROwvw) Podcast (https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/cubiclenate/episodes/2019-08-30T19_50_44-07_00) BDLL Community Page (https://bigdaddylinux.com/member/cubicle-nate/)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is my friend Alan Pope. Most of you already know that Alan works for Canonical but in this interview we learn about his history in computers and Linux and how it all started. Alan dives into what drives him to use Linux and interact so much with the community around him. This was such a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it! GitHub (https://github.com/popey) Ubuntu Wiki (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AlanPope) Website (https://popey.com/) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/popeydc/videos) Twitter (https://twitter.com/popey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@popey) Ubuntu Podcast (https://ubuntupodcast.org/) User Error Podcast (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/error/)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Sean Davis You may have heard of Sean Davis before. He is the Xubuntu Technical Lead as well as being a core developer for Xfce and a maintainer for programs such as MenuLibre, Catfish and Parole Media Player and whole host of others as well. We talk about those things but the best part is learning about his Journey into Linux. Website (https://bluesabre.org/) GitHub (https://github.com/bluesabre) Twitter (https://twitter.com/bluesabredavis) Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@bluesabre) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bluesabre.org) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bluesabre) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/SeanBuntu/videos) Xubuntu get involved (https://xubuntu.org/contribute/) Opensuse Video channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTfqIzPKz4f_dri36lAQGA/videos)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Barbara Harris Barbara brings a very unique perspective when talking about Linux because of her career path and the fact that she comes from the education sector and that plays a role in her views of Linux. Barb who is one of the most down-to-earth people to talk to which makes this conversation so enjoyable. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Website (http://www.handknitsbybarbara.com/) Email (mailto:thepiper@stny.rr.com)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Chris Titus Chris has one of the fastest growing Linux YouTube channels and has put a ton of time and effort into his channel by not only creating a studio at home but also uploading over 340 videos in the last nine months. Chris is a huge Linux advocate and we had a great conversation! So join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Website (https://www.christitus.com/) Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisTitusTech/) GitHub (https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech) Twitter (https://twitter.com/christitustech) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6gPGh8HU2U01vaFCAsvmQ) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/christitustech)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Derek Taylor Derek has over 35,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel and is a great advocate for Linux. His YouTube consists of pretty much everything Linux related from Tutorials, Reviews, Opinion Pieces and even Livestreams. We get into everything Linux and also what the reason is for his username DistroTube. So join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Website (https://distrotube.com/) Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/DistroTube) Discord (https://discordapp.com/invite/FJuyXXf) GitLab (https://gitlab.com/dwt1) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVls1GmFKf6WlTraIb_IaJg) Mastodon (https://mastodon.technology/@distrotube) BDLL Community Member Page (https://bigdaddylinux.com/member/derek-distrotube/)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Eric Adams Eric joins me to talk about his introduction to Linux and his involvement with the community and also his content creation for his YouTube channel. Eric recently did a revamp of the entire BDLL website and created the BDLL Discourse forums. So join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Twitter (https://twitter.com/EricSAdams) Mastodon (https://mastodon.technology/@ericadams) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqoUM4UUvc9cFK-jR5Nx9A) BDLL Community Page (https://bigdaddylinux.com/member/eric-adams/)

Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Conor Murphy Conor joins me for this double digits episode and we discuss his introduction to Linux along with along with the how the Linux Lads Podcast was formed and also his involvement with the Dublin Linux Community User Group. Join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Linux Lads Podcast (https://linuxlads.com/) Community Manager for the Dublin Linux Community (https://dublinlinux.org/) User Group Mastodon (https://hostux.social/@linuxlads) Twitter (https://twitter.com/linuxlads) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/linuxlads) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jYH80-VLFg7_zH73grF4A/featured)

Hello and welcome to the Linux Spotlight. This show is dedicated to showing off the best thing about Linux, the community, which is made up of Developers, Distro maintainers, Linux Personality’s and Everyday users. Each one plays a vital role in our community and the goal is to have a discussion with each individual about their journey into Linux and beyond. Join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Alan Diggs better known as Schyken GitHub (https://github.com/Schyken) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@Schyken) Twitter (https://twitter.com/schyken) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD-I8USJXbXAIGPrZx6S14A)

Hello and welcome to the Linux Spotlight. This show is dedicated to showing off the best thing about Linux, the community, which is made up of Developers, Distro maintainers, Linux Personality’s and Everyday users. Each one plays a vital role in our community and the goal is to have a discussion with each individual about their journey into Linux and beyond. Join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Colin Brash Website (https://cbrash9.wixsite.com/pctlc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzckNxsLhiaPZnG03UjRbA)

Hello and welcome to the Linux Spotlight. This show is dedicated to showing off the best thing about Linux, the community, which is made up of Developers, Distro maintainers, Linux Personality’s and Everyday users. Each one plays a vital role in our community and the goal is to have a discussion with each individual about their journey into Linux and beyond. Join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Ell Marquez (Ellopunk) Website (https://sites.google.com/ellopunk.com/evangelist/home) GitHub (https://github.com/Ellopunk) Podcast (https://chooselinux.show/hosts/ell) Twitter (https://twitter.com/Ell_o_Punk) Linux Academy (https://linuxacademy.com)

Hello and welcome to the Linux Spotlight. This show is dedicated to showing off the best thing about Linux, the community, which is made up of Developers, Distro maintainers, Linux Personality’s and Everyday users. Each one plays a vital role in our community and the goal is to have a discussion with each individual about their journey into Linux and beyond. Join me now as we turn the spotlight on! Hello I am your host Rocco and our special guest today is Elizabeth K. Joseph Ubuntu Wiki (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/lyz) WMC (http://www.womensmediacenter.com/shesource/expert/elizabeth-krumbach-joseph) O'Reilly Open Source Award (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%27Reilly_Open_Source_Award#2012) for 2012 GitHub (https://github.com/pleia2) GitLab (https://gitlab.com/pleia2) Website (https://princessleia.com/) Blog (https://princessleia.com/journal/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/pleia2) Zork (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zork) Xfce (https://xubuntu.org/) Partimus Project (https://www.partimus.org/) BitlBee (https://www.bitlbee.org/main.php/news.r.html)