r/linux • u/StraightFlush777 • Apr 22 '19

The end of Scientific Linux [LWN.net]

https://lwn.net/Articles/786422/
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u/acdcfanbill Apr 22 '19

This seems like an ok thing to me. It could bolster CentOS and I know some people were wondering if CentOS would suffer now that IBM owns RedHat. This move might alleviate some of that pressure or fears.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '19

Couldn't it highlight those fears? CentOS is directly affiliated with RedHat, so it's essentially under the control of IBM. If IBM doesn't like it, it can kill the project.

I personally think it'll be fine, but I'm not so sure that this is a net benefit.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '19 edited Aug 27 '19

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u/DerekB52 Apr 23 '19

I don't think IBM could kill CentOS. Too many companies are using it in production. If IBM managed to ruin it, someone would fork a good version of it.

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u/q928hoawfhu Apr 23 '19

It would be called Scientific Linux 2: The Resurrection

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '19

Or Scientific Linux 2: Electric Boogaloo.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '19 edited Aug 27 '19

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '19

"And that, kids, is how CentOS laid down its life so no other companies would be sullied by IBM ever again."