Alan O'Cais and Kenneth Hoste, experts in high-performance computing, delve into the European Environment for Scientific Software Installation (EESSI). They discuss the evolution and impact of EasyBuild on managing software complexities in HPC. The conversation touches on the CERN Virtual Machine File System's role in efficient software distribution and collaborative efforts that emerged during the pandemic. They also explore the challenges of sustaining open-source projects and the community-driven approach that enhances user support in scientific environments.