26: EPEL Uncovered: The Unsung Hero of Enterprise Linux

In this engaging episode of the Fedora Podcast, we go behind the scenes of EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux), the community-driven package repository that extends the functionality of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Our guest, Carl George, a passionate EPEL maintainer and Red Hat engineer, provides an in-depth look at the challenges, workflows, and future plans for this vital project. 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 Carl George: https://fosstodon.org/@carlwgeorge EPEL Website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ EPEL10 Proposal: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/epel-10-proposal/44304 EPEL Next: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPELNext RHEL Life Cycle: https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata Fedora Join SIG: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/ [Packaging] Building Apps with RPM | Into the Terminal 72: https://youtube.com/live/WVSEzg8Ewg 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:03 Welcome 00:43 Meet Carl George 06:44 What is EPEL? 15:13 The EPEL10 proposal 32:55 How do I get involved? 37:09 Closing thoughts 51:40 Wrap up Special Guest: Carl George.