Open Source

Why Open Source and How does RedHat Work?

Since the source code is openly available, users and developers can see exactly what the software is doing, which enhances trust and security. This transparency is crucial for identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities quickly.

Open source is also popular in companies with heavy security measures. Procurement for software can take a long time - but usually no procurement required for open source. So developers try to use open source libraries and host it on their own infrastructure. The hosting is also an important piece - open source projects can be run anywhere, where as only a small selection of SaaS tools with an open core concept offer self hosting.