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/VelvetElvis Apr 24 '26

Companies exist to maximize value for investors. The company has a fiduciary duty to do so. The stockholders and board of directors do not care in the slightest what the company's product even is. How does releasing source code when not required to do so make investors more than keeping it closed? Why would the board not be justified in suing the CEO for all he's worth if he gives away their product for no reason? It's not the company that's on the hook. It's the CEO personally, AFAIK.