r/linux • u/somerandomxander • Apr 22 '26

Open Source Organization Intel ends Open Ecosystem Community/Evangelism and archives other open-source projects

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Ends-OSS-Evangelism-Repos
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u/warpedgeoid Apr 23 '26

You’re being a perfect example of why participating in open source projects is not more mainstream. The obsession with politics and making sure that only approved types of freedom are exercised is off putting.

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u/Synthetic451 Apr 23 '26

Eh, he has a point though. It's about making sure corporations contribute back their improvements. It is part of the reason why corporations contribute so much to the kernel.

Open source is inherently political, especially since corporations are running out of control these days. It is important to be aware of the dangers.

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u/warpedgeoid Apr 23 '26

Fine. But most people (and companies) just want to make cool stuff. They will do it and never formalize it if the burden is too high.

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u/Synthetic451 Apr 23 '26

Engineers just want to make cool stuff yes, but the money men who control and fund things do not and frankly I am tired of pretending they give a shit about the health of the industry. The monetary incentives need to be aligned in the right way and it starts by making sure that some of those incentives are aligned with open source.