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Roaring Elephant
by Dave Russell & Jhon Masschelein
A weekly community podcast about Big Technology with a focus on Open Source, Advanced Analytics and other modern magic. Visit us: http://www.roaringelephant.org/
Episodes
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Episode 480 – A Roaring Elephant Farewell
All good things need to come to and end, and so does this podcast. After 10 years of faithfully providing our weekly download, we have decided this is a perfect point to call this experiment of our complete. We want to thank you, our audience from the bottom of our hearts for your support. There…
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Episode 479 – Ten Year retrospective: Open Source and the Linux Foundation
As we are getting closer to our 10 Year anniversary milestone, we will be looking back at our 10 year history on various topics, Right up to our actual birthday episode on November 18th. In this final retrospective, We're joined by our regular guest, John Mertic, to discuss everything around Open...
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Episode 478 – Ten Year retrospective: To AI or not to AI?
As we are getting closer to our 10 Year anniversary milestone, we will be looking back at our 10 year history on various topics, right up to our actual birthday episode on November 18th. In this fourth installment, we're taking a look at AI, again in all its shapes and sizes, uses and abuses....
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Episode 477 – Ten Year retrospective: Is the Future Cloudy?
As we are getting closer to our 10 Year anniversary milestone, we will be looking back at our 10 year history on various topics, Right up to our actual birthday episode on November 18th. In this third retrospective, we're taking a look at Cloud, in all its shapes and sizes, uses and abuses.…
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Episode 476 – Ten Year retrospective: The Demise of the Hero Culture
As we are getting closer to our 10 Year anniversary milestone, we will be looking back at our 10 year history on various topics, Right up to our actual birthday episode on November 18th. In this second retrospective, we're taking a look at how the way Big Tech companies communicate has changed…
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Episode 475 – Ten Year retrospective: Big Data
As we are getting closer to our 10 Year anniversary milestone, we will be looking back at our 10 year history on various topics, Right up to our actual birthday episode on November 18th. In this first retrospective, we're looking back at how Big Data, the reason this podcast exists in the first...
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Episode 474 – Is security training for employees actually effective?
Moving right ahead, taking inspiration form the recent DBIR report from Verizon. So for the next couple of weeks, Security is what it is all about! Closing off the security topics this week with a look at security training for employees. Contrary to our own experiences, these are actually helping...
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Episode 473 – How Your Security Fails…
Moving right ahead, taking inspiration form the recent DBIR report from Verizon. So for the next couple of weeks, Security is what it is all about! In this episode, we're looking at some ways to keep your security stance up to scratch! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed…
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Episode 472 – Ignore CVEs At Your Own Risk?
Moving right ahead, taking inspiration form the recent DBIR report from Verizon. So for the next couple of weeks, Security is what it is all about! People are apparently ignoring CVEs? Really? Or is something else going on here... Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to…
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Episode 471 – The GitHub Security Risk
Moving right ahead, taking inspiration form the recent DBIR report from Verizon. So for the next couple of weeks, Security is what it is all about! This time, everybodies favorite tool is going on the executioners block... Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us…
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Episode 470 – The Rise of Ransomware
Moving right ahead, taking inspiration form the recent DBIR report from Verizon. So for the next couple of weeks, Security is what it is all about! And front and center is the rise of Ransomware. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest...
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Episode 469 – Wrapping up the 2025 State of Open Source Report
It's survey time again! Over the next few episodes, we'll be taking our inspiration from the latest "State of Open Source" report by Perforce OpenLogic. Well, that enough on this subject. Tying off some loose ends and moving on now! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to...
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Episode 468 – Still using CentOS, are you? We need to talk…
It's survey time again! Over the next few episodes, we'll be taking our inspiration from the latest "State of Open Source" report by Perforce OpenLogic. This time a (not so) slight detour into the dangerous situation created by Red Hat and their change in how CentOS was managed... Please use the...
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Episode 467 – Open Source Challenges in 2025
It's survey time again! Over the next few episodes, we'll be taking our inspiration from the latest "State of Open Source" report by Perforce OpenLogic. In this episode, we'll be looking at what is holding back Open Source. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us...
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Episode 466 – The 2025 state of Open Source
It's survey time again! Over the next few episodes, we'll be taking our inspiration from the latest "State of Open Source" report by Perforce OpenLogic. Let's start with some general observations today. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to...
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Episode 465 – A.I. Adoption is Slower than Expected… Really?
It would seem that the A.I. hype just isn't able to match reality? Who would have thought that would happen? Right? But seriously, if you feel that your AI projects aren't going as smoothly as you had hoped, you're not the only one and there are very good reasons for it! Please use the Contact…
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Episode 464 – My Cloud? Your Cloud? Sov Cloud!
All good things come to those who wait, and here is (yet another re-occurrence) of Gov-Cloud. Or now it's called Sov Cloud. Same thing, same problems, or is it actually going to make the world a better place this time around? Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us...
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Episode 463 – DNS4EU: Non-commercial DNS services offered by the EU, makes sense?
Who said politics never did anything good for us? Here is a (not so?) brand-new DNS service that you can use to avoid giving ever more data to commercial entities, but to the E.U. instead! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future...
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Episode 462 – More Quantum Hype for “True” Random Numbers?
Did Quantum Computing actually produce something useful this time? Well yes, but.... well, they keep using that word and we're not really sure they know what it means? Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you...
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Episode 461 – Open Source Funding and the Discord Black Hole.
An update on a cool new way that open source can get funded, and a not so cool trend where Discord is making things worse... Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 460 – Why is it so difficult for Open Source Projects to become profitable enterprises.
After going over the full Hashicorp tale in the last few episodes, let's recap and see why exactly it is so incredibly difficult for an successful Open Source project to become a profitable enterprise. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to...
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Episode 459 – Dissecting the financials behind one of the most successful Open Source projects.
Next in this series, lets take a look at the financials and see why it was quite obvious someone, somewhere, made a bad decision.... Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 458 – Terraform or OpenTofu: Nobody loses!
The great thing about open source is, if you do it right, no matter what happens, there is rarely a real loser. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 457 – OpenTofu: The new kid on the block!
To fork or not to fork, is it really a question? It's definitely an option! Let's take a look on how OpenTofu came to be. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 456 – Terraform never was enough…
Continuing our analysis on Opensource enterprises, we continue the Hashicorp example and discuss how a great idea just isn't enough... Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 455 – There and back again: a Hashicorp tale.
We're starting a little series here, looking at how opensource projects have attempted to become profitable enterprises. Some were successful and some failed, but easy it is definitely not. As Hashicorp has gone through the whole roller coaster ride recently, and has now settled down again, we…
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Episode 454 – The CopyRight Menace
Whether they are scams, or legitimate, the bogus copyright claims we have to fight all the time have finally broken the camels back. We have decided to make some changes... Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics...
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Episode 453 – Machine Morality
As AI, and specifically GenAI are taking over the world by storm, Ethics is often only of secondary importance. Join our Guest Golestan (Sally) Radwan in a lively discussion on the topic. The wisdom from "Jurassic Park" is more valid than ever: "Your Scientists Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or...
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Episode 452 – AI and the Human Code
As AI, and specifically GenAI are taking over the world by storm, Ethics is often only of secondary importance. Join our Guest Golestan (Sally) Radwan in a lively discussion on the topic. The wisdom from "Jurassic Park" is more valid than ever: "Your Scientists Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or...
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Episode 451 – The Ethical Algorithm
As AI, and specifically GenAI are taking over the world by storm, Ethics is often only of secondary importance. Join our Guest Golestan (Sally) Radwan in a lively discussion on the topic. The wisdom from "Jurassic Park" is more valid than ever: "Your Scientists Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or...
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Episode 450 – Quantum Computing Explained (part 3)
The mysteries around Quantum Computing Unraveled! Right here and especially for you! Join us in a new series where we dive in to the facts and fantasies that exist around this up and coming technology so you can understand and cut through that hype when it inevitably come around. Please use the...
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Episode 449 – Quantum Computing Explained (part 2)
The mysteries around Quantum Computing Unraveled! Right here and especially for you! Join us in a new series where we dive in to the facts and fantasies that exist around this up and coming technology so you can understand and cut through that hype when it inevitably come around. Please use the...
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Episode 448 – Quantum Computing Explained (part 1)
The mysteries around Quantum Computing Unraveled! Right here and especially for you! Join us in a new series where we dive in to the facts and fantasies that exist around this up and coming technology so you can understand and cut through that hype when it inevitably come around. Please use the...
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Episode 447 – Big Roaring Changes!
There are times when things change, and for the Roaring Elephant Podcast, that time is now! Right NOW! Listen to this exciting episode to find out what the future holds for your favorite podcast! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest...
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Episode 446 – Thoughts on the WEIRD A.I. Divide
Apparently, WEIRD is an acronym neither of us knew about but, depending on who you ask, has a effect on how much trust and acceptance can be expected from a population when it comes to A.I.? Time to go deeper! Inspiration for this episode was found at...
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Episode 445 – Quantum Computing Debunk p2
Quantum Computing is slowly becoming the next hype train and in recent weeks, all the major players have gaily jumped on board... Spreading more disinformation than actual useful facts. And it is now up to the Roaring Elephant to make sense of it all for you! Inspiration for this episode was…
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Episode 444 – Global State of Quantum Computing
Is Quantum Computing a purely western world phenomena, or is the rest of civilization also falling under it's spell? Inspiration for this episode was found at: https://research.google/pubs/quantum-supremacy-using-a-programmable-superconducting-processor/...
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Episode 443 – Quantum Computing Debunk p1
Quantum Computing is slowly becoming the next hype train and in recent weeks, all the major players have gaily jumped on board... Spreading more disinformation than actual useful facts. And it is now up to the Roaring Elephant to make sense of it all for you! Inspiration for this episode was…
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Episode 442 – Asahi Linux: Burnout & Transition
The Asahi Linux project was a huge success, but with great success comes a big spotlight and this can have big consequences. Unfortunately, the pressure proved to big for the project leader who has now stepped down. What can we learn from this? Inspiration for this episode was found at:...
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Episode 441 – Smells Like Open Source Spirit!
Ah, the age-old question about Open Source culture and Open Source licenses. When will we ever be done talking about it? Well, as long as Open Source people keep doing weird and wonderful things, we'll keep talking about it! Inspiration for this episode was found at...
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Episode 440- Deep Seek Changed AI Forever!
The Chinese Deep Seek model came out of nowhere and definitely changed our AI realities. However, the changes are likely not as profound as you may think, and maybe way lager than you might expect! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to…
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Episode 439 – How to Win at Lifelong Learning
Going back to school, after you have just started your career, or much later in life, is a huge undertaking. In this follow-on episode, we go a bit deeper on the things you can do to make it work. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to…
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Episode 438 – Our Lifelong Learning Experience
Going back to school, after you have just started your career, or much later in life, is a huge undertaking. As both of your co-hosts have some experience in this, Dave early in his career, and Jhon right now, we though it would make some interesting content to discuss how we started on this…
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Episode 437 – Know How To Secure with PCI DSS V4.0.
Join security veteran Ken Foster and Sotero CEO Purandar DAS for a discussion on the new PCI DSS V4.0 certification. In this second part, we go deeper on the actual practical side of getting this standard up and running in your environment! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter...
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Episode 436 – Are You Ready for PCI DSS V4.0?
Join security veteran Ken Foster and Sotero CEO Purandar DAS for a discussion on the new PCI DSS V4.0 certification. Who should be implementing it, when should it be up and running and, most importantly, why do you really want to do that? This first part of our interview with Purandar and Ken has...
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Episode 435 – The New-Year Prediction Show!
It's the start of the new year, so let's finish up with the predictions we did not get to in the old year! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 434 – The Old-Year Prediction Show!
It's the end of the year, and it's been a while since we did one of these, so let's do some predictions! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us your questions, or to suggest future episode topics you would like us to cover.
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Episode 433 – The Shape of Things to Come…
Technology outlooks by reputable firms are usually good inspiration and the McKinsey report turned out to be great for disagreeing with! In this last part, we'll go through the rest of the report, sifting the sands and picking the last golden nuggets. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or…
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Episode 432 – What is Applied A.I. All About?
Technology outlooks by reputable firms are usually good inspiration and the McKinsey report turned out to be great for disagreeing with! Part two is about Applied A.I. Never heard of that one? Neither did we, so lets dive in! Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us...
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Episode 431 – GenAI: Past & Future
Technology outlooks by reputable firms are usually good inspiration and the McKinsey report turned out to be great for disagreeing with! Part one, we tackle the ubiquitous GenAI which, of course, is the first of the topics. Please use the Contact Form on this blog or our twitter feed to send us...
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A weekly community podcast about Big Technology with a focus on Open Source, Advanced Analytics and other modern magic. Visit us: http://www.roaringelephant.org/
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