How much, if at all, are users of AlmaLinux open to potential infringement claims or other similar risks?

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Hi,

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is stated:
Community: The Rocky Linux distribution does not come with any extra legal indemnification from the community of maintainers. Users are therefore open to potential infringement claims related to open source software packaged with the distribution.

How much, if at all, are users of AlmaLinux open to potential infringement claims related to open source software packaged with the distribution, or other risks?

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hi @JL1000! I just saw this post yesterday and wanted to let you know that I’m not ignoring you, but I do want to make sure you get a well thought out response. I hope to have something back to you next week.

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@bennyVasquez - I just saw your reply. Thank you very much for replying.

I don’t mean to stir the pot with this question.

I am not a user of Rocky, but I was surprised to see that users of Rocky may be open to potential infringement claims.

I just want to make sure I understand the situation with AlmaLinux.

I realize this is a complicated subject. Please take as much time as you need. :slight_smile:

The reasons I ask this question include:

  • There are several posts re this question on the internet, eg on reddit. And people express their opinion on this matter, but since they are not part of AlmaLinux, they may be incorrect.

  • From what I have also read on other posts on the net, the answer to this question also depends on the version of AlmaLinux. Eg I have read that ver 10 will be based on Centos Stream. While other version may not be. But again, on eg reddit, which may not be accurate. And this maybe would affect the answer to this question.

  • The situation is fluid. Eg the terms and conditions of the upstream licensing could and maybe has changed.

I ask the question only so I can understand better the situation.

Thanks again and I look forward to your reply.