How AlmaLinux Rose from CentOS's Ashes

Join me for an in-depth conversation with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, as we explore the fallout from Red Hat's controversial licensing changes and how AlmaLinux emerged as a community-driven solution. We discuss the technical differences between CentOS Stream, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and AlmaLinux, the importance of open source governance, and the challenges of maintaining a stable enterprise Linux distribution. Whether you're a system administrator affected by these changes or simply interested in the evolving open source landscape, this interview offers valuable insights into the future of enterprise Linux. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity.

Guest Information:

• AlmaLinux: https://almalinux.org/

• benny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyvasquez/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to benny and AlmaLinux

02:48 Explaining What is AlmaLinux and Its Origins

06:05 The Evolution of Linux Distribution Flow (Fedora to CentOS)

10:00 Why Choose AlmaLinux Over Other Alternatives

14:00 Red Hat's License Changes and Their Impact

20:20 Exploring the Open Source Philosophy Challenges

24:40 Migrating from CentOS to AlmaLinux

29:40 Linux for Video Editing and Compatibility Issues

32:01 AlmaLinux Organization Structure

36:20 The Non-Profit Foundation Approach

41:35 benny's Journey with Alma Linux

46:40 Daily Driver OS Preferences and Linux Desktop Recommendations

48:45 Desktop Environment Recommendations for Linux Beginners

49:56 Long-Term Vision for AlmaLinux

50:28 Closing Remarks and How to Support Techlore

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