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Critics Say IBM Is Phasing Out Red Hat

Original: Red Hat Being Phased Out of Existence (Like Many Other Companies IBM Bought) Article URL: https:// techrights.org/n/2026

A Techrights article argues that Red Hat, the enterprise Linux company IBM acquired in 2019 for about $34 billion, is being gradually phased out, echoing the fate of other firms IBM has bought over the years. The claim is drawing discussion among open-source watchers, with some agreeing IBM is absorbing Red Hat's identity and others disputing the characterization.

Why now: Concerns among open-source communities about IBM's stewardship of Red Hat and its independence since the acquisition

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• Red Hat Being Phased Out of Existence (Like Many Other Companies IBM Bought) Article URL: https:// techrights.org/n/2026/10/01/Re d_Hat_Being_Phased_Out_of_Existence_Like_Many_Other_Companies.shtml Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9923056 Points: 9 #… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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