Wim Coekaerts from Oracle discusses changes in Enterprise Linux space, OpenELA, and source code availability. Lee Atchison hosts the episode exploring Linux distribution, collaboration, security, and customer support differentiation in the competitive market.
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OpenELA provides a central workspace for sharing enterprise Linux source code, promoting compatibility and collaboration.
OpenELA aims to maintain transparency and prevent fragmentation by offering public access to crucial enterprise Linux source code.
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Overview of Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA)
OpenELA, a collaboration between CIQ Oracle, SUSE, and Oracle, aims to provide a central, public workspace for sharing source code for enterprise Linux distributions. The association prioritizes working together to publish source code, ensuring compatibility across distributions. The goal is to avoid fragmentation in the Linux ecosystem by offering a stable source for enterprise-grade Linux code.
Importance of Providing Open Source Enterprise Linux
The decision to make source code available only to paying customers prompted the formation of OpenELA. Maintaining the public availability of source code aligns with the open-source ethos of enterprise Linux distributions. By providing public access to source code, OpenELA ensures transparency, collaboration, and safeguards against fragmentation in a crucial ecosystem.
Focus on Stability and Compatibility
OpenELA focuses on stability and compatibility within the Linux ecosystem. By maintaining compatibility with existing enterprise Linux distributions and emphasizing a joint approach to development, OpenELA aims to provide a consistent and reliable foundation for further innovation. The association's commitment to stability underlines its core mission of reducing uncertainty and ensuring a seamless user experience.
Future Directions and Contributions to OpenELA
OpenELA's future direction involves enhancing its repository with new projects and packages, particularly focusing on the Linux kernel for ongoing innovation. The association envisions a collaborative environment where individuals can experiment with new components while maintaining a stable distribution base. While currently led by the core companies, OpenELA welcomes future contributions and aims to evolve as a community-driven platform for enterprise Linux development.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution developed by Red Hat for the commercial market. The company recently announced changes to the availability of its source code.
In response, CIQ, Oracle and SUSE formed the Open Enterprise Linux Association, or OpenELA, which aims to provide a consistent and secure upstream location for Enterprise Linux distribution sources.
Wim Coekaerts is Executive Vice President of Software Development at Oracle, and he joins the podcast to explain the recent changes in the Linux enterprise space, and discuss the OpenELA and its importance to the Linux ecosystem.
This episode is hosted by Lee Atchison. Lee Atchison is a software architect, author, and thought leader on cloud computing and application modernization. His best-selling book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly Media), is an essential resource for technical teams looking to maintain high availability and manage risk in their cloud environments.
Lee is the host of his podcast, Modern Digital Business, an engaging and informative podcast produced for people looking to build and grow their digital business with the help of modern applications and processes developed for today’s fast-moving business environment. Listen at mdb.fm. Follow Lee at softwarearchitectureinsights.com, and see all his content at leeatchison.com.