# Red Hat on The No Agenda Show

Red Hat comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to February 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** December 2012 – February 2026
- **Related topics:** [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [Cobol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobol.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Gab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gab.md), [Ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [Monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### IBM Stock Decline, COBOL AI Programming

- **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-26
- **Time:** 1:04:15–1:07:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/ibm-stock-decline-cobol-ai-programming.md

IBM shares dropped 13% following reports that AI models like Claude can now effectively program in COBOL, threatening IBM's legacy mainframe service business. While AI can handle basic coding, the hosts argue that troubleshooting complex Linux kernels still requires human expertise due to persistent AI hallucinations.

Keywords: [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [cobol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobol.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [red hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-hat.md), mainframes, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md)

### Open Source Monetization, Mastodon Community Backlash

- **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-07
- **Time:** 58:33–1:04:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/open-source-monetization-mastodon-community-backlash.md

The Mastodon development community issued a statement opposing Gab's use of their software, specifically criticizing Gab's decision to charge for features that are free on other instances. This mirrors historical tensions in the open-source movement, such as the backlash against Red Hat's commercialization of Linux.

Keywords: [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [gab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gab.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md), [red hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-hat.md)

### Year-End Knighthood Donations and Producer Notes

- **Episode:** [474: Mongolian Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-30
- **Time:** 28:09–38:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat/chapter/year-end-knighthood-donations-and-producer-notes.md

The hosts read several high-value donation notes from listeners seeking knighthoods before the year-end deadline. Notable donors include Doug Owens, a sailor stationed in Afghanistan, and Patrick Vaughn, who celebrated passing his Red Hat certification by donating to the show.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [red hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-hat.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

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