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 currently experiencing significant changes as large enterprises, such as Red Hat, are reshaping community standards. Red Hat's recent announcements regarding its approach to the open-source community and the introduction of the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA) reflect a shift in how these organizations balance shareholder responsibilities with community support.
What is the role of CentOS in the Red Hat ecosystem?
CentOS has historically served as a free alternative for testing solutions against Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). However, with the transition to CentOS Stream and the announcement that it will be the sole repository for public RHEL-related source code, the community has seen the emergence of alternatives like AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux to maintain a CentOS-like experience, ensuring users still have access to similar functionalities.
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. This initiative emphasizes community-driven development and aims to foster collaboration and competition in the open-source Linux environment.
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