This Gentoo Based Distro Kind Of Revives Itself

Summary

The video discusses the transition of Funtoo Linux, a Gentoo-based distro created by Gentoo's founder, into 'hobby mode'. Initially planned to end, Funtoo will now continue in a limited capacity, with periodic updates and a focus on personal enjoyment rather than professional use. Community resources will be offline, and forums will be read-only. The creator encourages those who wish to contribute significantly to contact him privately, highlighting the challenges and time investment involved in maintaining an open-source project.

Takeaways

• 🔧 Funtoo Linux, a Gentoo-based distro created by the original creator of Gentoo, is shifting to 'hobby mode', meaning it will be maintained in a limited capacity for personal use.
• 👤 The decision to keep Funtoo alive in hobby mode was influenced by Cameron Kaiser, the developer of 10 for Fox, a Firefox fork for PowerPC Mac.
• 🚫 Funtoo's community development resources, bug tracker, and community code repositories will remain offline, indicating a move away from community-driven development.
• 📚 Forums and Wiki will be set to read-only mode, reducing the platform's interactivity and signaling a transition to a more passive community engagement.
• 📬 Funtoo Logins will be discontinued, and community discussions are encouraged to move to Reddit for self-support, highlighting a shift in the primary platform for user interaction.
• 💡 The creator of Funtoo, Daniel, will continue to allow others to use the distro if they wish but emphasizes that updates will be sporadic and driven by personal interest.
• 🛑 Users relying on Funtoo for the latest software, security patches, or professional support are advised to look elsewhere, as the project is no longer focused on such aspects.
• 👷‍♂️ For those who are technically adept and interested in a casual, fun project, Funtoo may still be an appealing option, despite its reduced scope.
• 💰 Funtoo Containers will continue to be offered, with infrastructure maintained to support them, providing a way for users to rent server space and support the distro.
• 📧 Daniel is open to major technical contributions and collaboration from serious contributors, but with the understanding that the project's community aspect is significantly reduced.
• 🌱 The latest changes from Harvester 2024.07 have been merged into Funtoo, and periodic updates will continue, albeit at a slower pace, reflecting the project's new hobbyist focus.

Q & A

What was the original reason behind the creation of Funtoo Linux?

Funtoo Linux was created by the original creator of Gentoo, who felt that the Gentoo environment was toxic and unfun. He wanted to work on Gentoo technology but with a fun community built around it.

What does 'hobby mode' mean in the context of the Funtoo Linux project?

In the context of Funtoo Linux, 'hobby mode' means that the project will continue in a limited capacity, maintained by its creator for personal use, with updates occurring periodically and at the discretion of the maintainer.

Why is the term 'coma mode' used by some in the Linux community to refer to 'hobby mode'?

The term 'coma mode' is a snarky reference used by some in the Linux community to describe 'hobby mode', implying that the project is in a dormant state, not actively progressing but not completely dead.

What is the current status of community development resources, bug tracker, and community code repositories for Funtoo Linux?

These resources will remain offline as the project is now a personal hobby for the creator, who does not need a public system for people to get involved with.

What changes are happening to the Funtoo Linux forums and Wiki?

The forums have been moved to read-only mode, and the Wiki will follow suit. Funtoo Logins will eventually be removed.

How should the Funtoo Linux community seek support and engage in discussions moving forward?

The community should move discussions to Reddit for self-support, as Discord will be used more for casual community discussions rather than technical support.

What is the future of Funtoo Containers and how can users keep their containers active?

Funtoo Containers will require users to contact the creator to make arrangements for continued hosting. New infrastructure is being worked on for those interested in new Funtoo Containers.

How will funds from the Funtoo project be used going forward?

Funds will be used to support Oleg, the creator, to work on future projects that will eventually be available to the public.

What is the stance of the creator on major technical contributions to Funtoo Linux?

The creator is open to co-creation and supporting serious contributors but cannot maintain the project 24/7 due to the overhead involved in running a community project.

What recent updates have been made to Funtoo Linux?

The latest changes from Harvester 2024.07 have been merged into official Funtoo, with the tree updated for continued periodic updates about once a week.

How can interested individuals follow future developments of Funtoo Linux or the creator's views on open-source software?

They can follow the creator's YouTube channel for potential future content related to Funtoo Linux developments and open-source software perspectives.