Fosshost

Fosshost is a British non-profit organisation providing distributed cloud computing services to the online free and open source software community.[1] It includes mirror site, VPS and domain registration services which eligible projects can apply for through its website.[2]

Fosshost C.I.C
FoundedApril 1, 2020 (2020-04-01)
TypeCommunity Interest Company
Location
ServicesMirror site, VPS and domain registration
FieldsCloud Computing
Key people
Thomas Markey (CEO), Corwin Brust (COO)
Websitewww.fosshost.org

Projects who apply must have a project that uses an open source license approved by the Open Source Initiative (OSI).

Fosshost is run by a network of global volunteers.

Controversy

On June 1, 2021, Fosshost announced a partnership with IRC Network, Freenode;[3][4] however later rescinded its partnership, blaming it on a series of internal mistakes.[5] The announcement caused a significant outcry from the FOSS community [6]

Notable projects

On June 23, 2021, Fosshost was featured in ZDnet as a supporter of the CentOS replacement, Rocky Linux.[7][8]

Other projects Fosshost support include the Debian Project,[9] OpenMandriva,[10] QEMU [11] and Garuda Linux.[12]

It has previously hosted ActivityPub Conference 2020.[13]

AArch64

Fosshost runs an AArch64 platform and has received hardware donated by Ampere Computing.

Ecosystem

The open source labs initiative at Oregon State University provide hardware to the project.[14]

It is a contributing member of the Software in the Public Interest.[15]

References
  1. "Fosshost - About". Fosshost.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. "Application Form Eligibility Criteria and Guidance - Fosshost Docs". Docs.fosshost.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  4. "Fosshost Enters Partnership with freenode". Fosshost.org. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  5. "We have withdrawn from the freenode partnership". Fosshost.org. 12 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  6. "Fosshost Enters Into Long-Term Partnership With Freenode". Phoronix.com. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  7. "Partners | Rocky Linux". Rockylinux.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  8. Tung, Liam. "CentOS replacement Rocky Linux 8.4 arrives, and proves instantly popular". ZDNet.com. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  9. "MemberBenefits - Debian Wiki". Wiki.debian.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  11. "Re: Give the fosshost.org VM a purpose or a retirement". Lists.gnu.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  12. "Future Donations". Forum.garudalinux.org. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  14. "OSU Open Source Lab | Oregon State University". Osuosl.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  15. "Log Text" (TXT). Spi-inc.org. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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