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It's the OG podcast about Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, FLOSS Weekly! Join us each Wednesday as Jonathan Bennett and the posse of Co-hosts interview big names of Free Software, cover utterly fascinating Open Source Projects you may have never heard of, and cover the news about software you use every day without even realizing it.

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This week Jonathan chats with Michael Meeks about Collabora! What's the origin story in this consulting company, why do they have an outstanding office suite, and where is the world headed to accomplish digital sovereignty? Listen to find out!

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FLOSS-875 Jonathan: This week we're talking with Neriman Gelva about Pewter. That is the operating system that runs literally in your browser. Maybe we're stretching the definition of operating system there just a little bit, but still. This is Floss... more

This week Jonathan chats with Nariman Jelveh about Puter! It's the project that takes the idea of the Browser-as-the-OS seriously. Why did a simulated desktop on the web take off, what the story of making it Open Source, and what's coming next? Liste... more

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FLOSS-874 Jonathan: Hey folks. This week I'm talking with Andrea Gallo of RISC-V International. We talk all about everyone's favorite open ISA, the fact that there might be more RISC-V cores in the world than there are people, and lots more. You don'... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Meeks
CEO of Collabora, former director of the Document Foundation
Collabora
Episode: Episode 876 - There Is No Money Fairy
Nariman Jelveh
Founder/CEO of Puter
Puter
Episode: Episode 875 - JavaScript as a Systems Language
Andrea Gallo
CEO of Risc-V International
Risc-V International
Episode: Episode 874 - Really, We Do PDFs
Andy Gryc
QNX open source advocate, likely on the business/technical side
QNX (BlackBerry)
Episode: Episode 873 - Wait, That's Not Open Source!
Aaron Basset
QNX open source team member focusing on developer tools
QNX (BlackBerry)
Episode: Episode 873 - Wait, That's Not Open Source!
Tris Willeker
Lawyer and software engineer, involved in Open Source and IP/tech law
Bird & Bird (London)
Episode: Episode 872 - I'm Not Satoshi
Florian Gilcher
Managing Director and Co-founder of Ferris Systems
Ferris Systems
Episode: Episode 871 - Rust Won't Save You
Alexander Neumann
Developer of Restic, creator of the backup tool
Restic project
Episode: Open Source Gardening
Andrei Aldea
Hardware Ecosystem and Community at TI for the Sitara Processors Group
Texas Instruments
Episode: Episode 869 - Linux on Your Toaster

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Jonathan Bennett
Host of FLOSS Weekly

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Episode 874 - Really, We Do PDFs
Q: So Andrea, you're now the CEO at Risc-V International. What has that transition been like from a technical background to leading the organization?
It's been a mix of continuing technical engagement while expanding governance and community coordination. The role leverages both hardware and software experience, plus a focus on working with members across industries to keep the standard coherent and inclusive.
Episode 875 - JavaScript as a Systems Language
Q: Why open source Puter?
Open sourcing was driven by a belief that community trust, developer adoption, and the open-core model would build a larger ecosystem and improve privacy and security through transparency and broad collaboration.
Episode 875 - JavaScript as a Systems Language
Q: Can you bootstrap existing apps or languages into Puter, e.g., via WebAssembly?
Yes, there is active work to port and integrate existing apps via WebAssembly, with major demos and a proof-of-concept in development to bridge native-like applications to the Puter environment.
Episode 875 - JavaScript as a Systems Language
Q: What is Puter?
Puter is an open-source internet computer or internet operating system that runs as a cloud computer inside the browser, with a distributed file system, authentication, and a broad app ecosystem designed to resemble a desktop experience but in the cloud.
Episode 873 - Wait, That's Not Open Source!
Q: What does the QNX init system look like and can you run Linux-style init like systemd on QNX?
System initialization is modular and bootstrapped from the kernel up; OpenRC is being explored for QNX Everywhere while product versions may use a different init approach like SLM; compatibility exists for many Linux-style concepts, but systemd is not used due to the different kernel and Cgroup requirements.

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What is FLOSS Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on open source software and related tech topics, featuring engineers, researchers, and industry voices who discuss open ecosystems, tooling, and real-world deployments. Recent episodes highlight embedded Linux, upstreaming practices for hardware, open-source security models, AI-assisted development workflows, and innovative OSS projects spanning IoT, databases, video tooling, and programming languages. A notable hallmark is its ability to mix deep technical dives with practical anecdotes from builders and researchers, often tying open source to tangible product ecosystems and community governance. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who crave hands-on, technical conversations about OSS, hardware-software ecosystems... more

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