MariaDB plc reversed its decision to remove Galera Cluster libraries from MariaDB Community Server 12.3 after significant community backlash. The removal had been noticed when Galera dependencies were quietly stripped from binaries without explanation. MariaDB Corporation's Max Mether confirmed the reversal, citing community feedback. However, questions remain about the long-term commitment to Galera in the open source edition, with community members like Percona's Peter Zaitsev asking whether future Galera updates will be withheld to push users toward proprietary versions. The episode has prompted calls for a formal public commitment from MariaDB plc that its open source software will remain open.
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