The Battle Over Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Gestalt IT Rundown: July 12, 2023

Published: July 12, 2023, 5:41 p.m.

The Linux world is abuzz with controversy as IBM Red Hat puts the source code for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) behind a paywall, leaving CentOS Stream as the only accessible option. Meanwhile, Oracle emphasizes its commitment to Linux freedom, offering open access to binaries and source code for their RHEL-compatible distribution, Oracle Linux. On the other hand, SUSE takes a bold step by forking RHEL and investing millions in developing their own RHEL-compatible distribution, free from restrictions. The battle for Linux supremacy is heating up, with each company vying for dominance and championing their respective visions of openness and innovation.\n\nTime Stamps: \n0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown\n0:39 - Intel Shucks NUC Products\n7:18 - Kentik Announces Azure Observability\n10:18 - El Capitan Reporting for Duty\n15:39 - Microsoft Issues Patch Targeting Malicious Drivers\n18:53 - InfluxData Sees Influx of Angry Customers\n23:01 - Vector Capital Acquires Riverbed Technology\n26:52 - Oracle Wants Linux to Remain Open and Free\n31:34 - SUSE Working On Another Red Hat\n35:21 - The Battle Over Red Hat Enterprise Linux\n39:11 - The Weeks Ahead\n40:56 - Thanks for Watching\n\nFollow our Hosts on Social Media\nTom Hollingsworth: https://www.twitter.com/NetworkingNerd\nStephen Foskett: https://www.twitter.com/SFoskett \n\nFollow Gestalt IT\nWebsite: https://www.GestaltIT.com/\nTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/GestaltIT\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/Gestalt-IT

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