Open-source ethos is in flux with enterprises challenging community standards; Red Hat's approach stirs community; Open Enterprise Linux Association forms in response.
What is the current state of open-source enterprise Linux?
The open-source enterprise Linux landscape is undergoing significant changes as enterprises challenge traditional community standards. Companies like Red Hat are rethinking their approach to community collaboration, which has led to the formation of the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA) to support the development of RHEL-compatible distributions.
What role does Red Hat play in the open-source community?
Red Hat has been a key player in the open-source community, contributing to the development of the Linux kernel and supporting various projects. Recently, they announced that CentOS Stream will be the sole repository for public RHEL-related source code, which has prompted discussions about the future of community-driven projects like AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux.
What is the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA)?
The Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA) was formed by CIQ, Oracle, and SUSE to facilitate the development of distributions compatible with RHEL. Its main goal is to provide open and free enterprise Linux source code, ensuring that organizations can access the necessary resources to build RHEL-compatible distributions while promoting community collaboration and transparency.
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