Gregory M. Kurtzer

Gregory M. Kurtzer, founder of the CentOS Project and Rocky Linux, dives into the evolution of community-driven Linux distributions. He shares insights on the historical context of CentOS and its recent corporate shifts under Red Hat. Kurtzer explains how Rocky Linux emerged as a robust alternative, aiming for full compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The conversation touches on building trust within the community and engaging contributors, alongside the challenges and excitement of fostering a new, collaborative operating system.