Make RHEL Open Source Again!

We, the undersigned, respectfully request Red Hat, the leading provider of open source solutions, to reconsider their decision to close source the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system. RHEL has long been an important and trusted platform for businesses, organizations, and individuals around the world. Its open source nature has fostered collaboration, innovation, and transparency within the software community.

However, we were disheartened by the recent announcement that Red Hat has shifted towards a closed source model for RHEL. This decision not only hampers the principles of openness and accessibility that Red Hat has championed for years but also poses significant challenges for developers, system administrators, and the broader community.

We understand that Red Hat operates in a competitive landscape and faces the need to generate revenue to support further development and innovation. However, we firmly believe that a balance can be struck between commercial viability and the ideals of open source software.

By signing this petition, we express our strong desire for Red Hat to return to its roots and embrace the principles that made RHEL a trusted and widely adopted operating system. We urge Red Hat to:

1. Make the source code of RHEL open and freely accessible to the community once again.
2. Encourage collaboration and foster innovation by allowing community contributions and participation in the development process.
3. Establish a clear and transparent roadmap for the future of RHEL, ensuring the inclusion of community feedback.

We believe that an open source RHEL will not only benefit the wider software ecosystem but also reinforce Red Hat's reputation as a leader in the industry. The power of open collaboration can drive new features, improvements, and security enhancements that benefit everyone.

Join us in calling upon Red Hat to listen to the voices of the community and prioritize the principles of openness and accessibility that have been the foundation of their success.