On 04/05/2021 21:51, Jack Aboutboul wrote: > Yes and contrary to the pure FUD that has been spread around, the AlmaLinux > OS Foundation is in fact a 501©6 non-profit and our governing board includes > a leadership from diverse backgrounds, some from industry and even Simon > Phipps, former president and current standard & policy director at the Open > Source Initiative. We strongly feel like the scientific community needs a > seat at the table as well. > > We set this up precisely to prevent the mistakes of the past and any > “acquisition.” The project is open to any and all, forever to own and > participate in. This model works well as it allows for transparent > operations, communal ownership as well as a mechanism through which > corporations can sponsor the ongoing efforts of the Foundation. > > We are in the process or re-doing the website and we will publish a page on > the board and its members, including meeting minutes when they happen, etc.
This is all very good to hear. Thanks for the information.
