Jon Seager
VP of Engineering for Ubuntu at Canonical focused on modernization and adoption of memory-safe languages like Rust, leading efforts to integrate Rust rewrites of foundational system components.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 28min
636: Engineering the Future
Join Jon Seager, Canonical's VP of Engineering, as he dives into the exciting plans for Ubuntu 25.10, including the shift to a monthly release cadence and the introduction of Rust core utilities. Carl Richell, CEO of System76, gives insights on the COSMIC desktop's design and its unique features, while engineer Jeremy Soller discusses its modular architecture. They also explore how COSMIC supports diverse workflows and works smoothly across different distros. It's a fascinating look at the future of Linux engineering!
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Mar 8, 2024 • 54min
118: How Hard Could it Be?
Nerding out about Nix and NixOS, home lab server build, Bitcoin news, Docker Compose management, Asian cuisine, barbecue scenes, self-hosting solutions, and automation challenges discussed in this entertaining podcast episode.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 58min
Canonical with Jon Seager
Join Jon Seager, VP of Engineering for Ubuntu at Canonical, as he discusses the ambitious effort to rewrite critical components of Ubuntu in Rust. With a focus on modernizing foundational elements like sudo for better security, Jon explains the challenges of replacing decades-old code while ensuring reliability for millions of users. The conversation delves into Rust’s advantages, strategies for risk management, and the vibrant community feedback that shapes this transformation. Discover how Canonical is pioneering the use of Rust in system-level programming!
