web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:43:19 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The IT Guy Show - Episodes Tagged with “Open Source” https://podcast.itguyeric.com/tags/open%20source Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Welcome to the ‘IT Guy Show’, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! en-us episodic Navigating Technology and Careers Eric Hendricks Welcome to the ‘IT Guy Show’, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! no ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Sudo Show, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource Eric Hendricks eric@itguyeric.com Episode 19: The Problem with Subscriptions https://podcast.itguyeric.com/19 0d1d0ea8-812c-4187-b11e-f938931153c6 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere. 28:40 no We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere. In this solo episode, Eric breaks down why recurring subscription models have become the default, how they impact both consumers and creators, and what it looks like to take back control through self-hosting and open source alternatives. This episode kicks off a new arc focused on building a personal homelab, reducing reliance on cloud services, and reclaiming your tech stack one app at a time. Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Chapters: 00:00 Stream Start 00:33 What’s the Problem 06:38 Eric’s Setup 14:13 Self Hosting Stack 23:08 Planning 24:15 Upcoming and Closing Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Photo by Christina Radevich on Unsplash self-hosting, homelab, subscription fatigue, digital minimalism, open source, subscription model, foss, personal cloud, digital sovereignty, selfhosted apps, nixos, linux server, subscription burnout, data ownership, itguyeric, the it guy show, 2026 tech We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere.

In this solo episode, Eric breaks down why recurring subscription models have become the default, how they impact both consumers and creators, and what it looks like to take back control through self-hosting and open source alternatives.

This episode kicks off a new arc focused on building a personal homelab, reducing reliance on cloud services, and reclaiming your tech stack one app at a time.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:33 What’s the Problem
06:38 Eric’s Setup
14:13 Self Hosting Stack
23:08 Planning
24:15 Upcoming and Closing

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Photo by Christina Radevich on Unsplash

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]]> We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere.

In this solo episode, Eric breaks down why recurring subscription models have become the default, how they impact both consumers and creators, and what it looks like to take back control through self-hosting and open source alternatives.

This episode kicks off a new arc focused on building a personal homelab, reducing reliance on cloud services, and reclaiming your tech stack one app at a time.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:33 What’s the Problem
06:38 Eric’s Setup
14:13 Self Hosting Stack
23:08 Planning
24:15 Upcoming and Closing

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Christina Radevich on Unsplash

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]]> Episode 18: Wayland and My eX-11 | The IT Guy Show 018 https://podcast.itguyeric.com/18 80322c97-d211-49b4-b1df-31a4ef8ec868 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks Join Eric and guest Brodie Robertson as they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. 47:33 no In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Linux content creator Brodie Robertson to dive into the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland. Together they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. From screen tearing and window managers to PipeWire, gaming, and remote desktops, this episode covers the past, present, and future of the Linux desktop experience. Whether you’re a veteran sysadmin who lived through the xhost + days or a curious distro-hopper wondering why Wayland keeps breaking your screen sharing, this episode has something for you. Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Connect with Brodie: https://brodierobertson.xyz/link_tree X Window System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XWindowSystem Wayland Homepage: https://wayland.freedesktop.org/ Wayland Protocols Table: https://absurdlysuspicious.github.io/wayland-protocols-table Awesome Wayland: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland Chapters: 00:00 Stream Start 00:13 Introduction 01:21 Brodie Robertson 04:45 What is X11? 11:56 What did X11 solve? 19:42 What is Wayland? 36:18 Full Wayland mode 44:52 Wrap up Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Special Guest: Brodie Robertson. linux, x11, wayland, linux desktop, pipewire, display server, linux window manager, brodie robertson, open source, linux history, kde, gnome, tiling window manager, tech podcast, linux podcast, itguyeric, the it guy show, screen tearing, xorg, compositor, fedora, ubuntu, nixos, linux performance In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Linux content creator Brodie Robertson to dive into the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.

Together they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. From screen tearing and window managers to PipeWire, gaming, and remote desktops, this episode covers the past, present, and future of the Linux desktop experience.

Whether you’re a veteran sysadmin who lived through the xhost + days or a curious distro-hopper wondering why Wayland keeps breaking your screen sharing, this episode has something for you.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Connect with Brodie: https://brodierobertson.xyz/link_tree

X Window System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System
Wayland Homepage: https://wayland.freedesktop.org/

Wayland Protocols Table: https://absurdlysuspicious.github.io/wayland-protocols-table
Awesome Wayland: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:21 Brodie Robertson
04:45 What is X11?
11:56 What did X11 solve?
19:42 What is Wayland?
36:18 Full Wayland mode
44:52 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

Special Guest: Brodie Robertson.

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]]> In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Linux content creator Brodie Robertson to dive into the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.

Together they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. From screen tearing and window managers to PipeWire, gaming, and remote desktops, this episode covers the past, present, and future of the Linux desktop experience.

Whether you’re a veteran sysadmin who lived through the xhost + days or a curious distro-hopper wondering why Wayland keeps breaking your screen sharing, this episode has something for you.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Connect with Brodie: https://brodierobertson.xyz/link_tree

X Window System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System
Wayland Homepage: https://wayland.freedesktop.org/

Wayland Protocols Table: https://absurdlysuspicious.github.io/wayland-protocols-table
Awesome Wayland: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:21 Brodie Robertson
04:45 What is X11?
11:56 What did X11 solve?
19:42 What is Wayland?
36:18 Full Wayland mode
44:52 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

Special Guest: Brodie Robertson.

Support The IT Guy Show

]]> Episode 3: Unmasking AI: The Drive for Open and Transparent Development https://podcast.itguyeric.com/3 b0094087-0461-41f6-809c-e1318771dd18 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks In this interview, the host Eric provides a detailed introduction to his guest JJ Asgar from IBM, who is deeply involved with the open-source AI project called InstructLab. JJ passionately discusses the importance of open and transparent AI development for societal benefit. He explains the distinction between true AI and the current language models, and emphasizes the need for open data and models to counteract biases and ensure ethical AI advancement for the greater good. 23:47 no In this interview, the host Eric provides a detailed introduction to his guest JJ Asgar from IBM, who is deeply involved with the open-source AI project called InstructLab. JJ passionately discusses the importance of open and transparent AI development for societal benefit. He explains the distinction between true AI and the current language models, and emphasizes the need for open data and models to counteract biases and ensure ethical AI advancement for the greater good. Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric JJ Asghar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjasghar Hugging Face - https://huggingface.co/ Instruct Lab on Hugging Face https://huggingface.co/instructlab IBM’s Granite Model https://huggingface.co/ibm-granite What is InstructLab? https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/ai/what-is-instructlab Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:50 Welcome 01:40 Introduction 03:51 Meet JJ 04:47 What is AI? 08:09 What is an LLM? 09:42 Open Source AI 15:50 Instruct Lab 23:26 The Real Reality 28:05 The IT Community 31:15 Wrap up Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Photo by @steve_j on Unsplash MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022. Special Guest: JJ Asghar. devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source, InstructLab, IBM, Ethics, Transparency, Language Models, Developer Advocacy, Technology, Future In this interview, the host Eric provides a detailed introduction to his guest JJ Asgar from IBM, who is deeply involved with the open-source AI project called InstructLab. JJ passionately discusses the importance of open and transparent AI development for societal benefit. He explains the distinction between true AI and the current language models, and emphasizes the need for open data and models to counteract biases and ensure ethical AI advancement for the greater good.

Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
JJ Asghar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjasghar

Hugging Face - https://huggingface.co/
Instruct Lab on Hugging Face https://huggingface.co/instructlab
IBM’s Granite Model https://huggingface.co/ibm-granite

What is InstructLab? https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/ai/what-is-instructlab

Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Welcome
01:40 Introduction
03:51 Meet JJ
04:47 What is AI?
08:09 What is an LLM?
09:42 Open Source AI
15:50 Instruct Lab
23:26 The Real Reality
28:05 The IT Community
31:15 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by @steve_j on Unsplash

MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.

Special Guest: JJ Asghar.

Support The IT Guy Show

]]> In this interview, the host Eric provides a detailed introduction to his guest JJ Asgar from IBM, who is deeply involved with the open-source AI project called InstructLab. JJ passionately discusses the importance of open and transparent AI development for societal benefit. He explains the distinction between true AI and the current language models, and emphasizes the need for open data and models to counteract biases and ensure ethical AI advancement for the greater good.

Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
JJ Asghar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjasghar

Hugging Face - https://huggingface.co/
Instruct Lab on Hugging Face https://huggingface.co/instructlab
IBM’s Granite Model https://huggingface.co/ibm-granite

What is InstructLab? https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/ai/what-is-instructlab

Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Welcome
01:40 Introduction
03:51 Meet JJ
04:47 What is AI?
08:09 What is an LLM?
09:42 Open Source AI
15:50 Instruct Lab
23:26 The Real Reality
28:05 The IT Community
31:15 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by @steve_j on Unsplash

MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.

Special Guest: JJ Asghar.

Support The IT Guy Show

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