https://support.tools/categories/open-source/Recent content in Open Source on Support ToolsHugoen-USMon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://support.tools/redis-open-source-again/Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://support.tools/redis-open-source-again/<p>Redis 8 just landed—and with it, a stunning twist in the open source world. After a controversial license change in 2024 that sparked community uproar and gave rise to forks like Valkey, Redis is back under an OSI-approved license: <strong>AGPLv3</strong>.</p> <p>But the timing raises an uncomfortable question: <em>Is it too late?</em></p>https://support.tools/build-install-openlens-linux/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:26:00 -0500https://support.tools/build-install-openlens-linux/<p>If you&rsquo;re managing Kubernetes daily, OpenLens can give you valuable insights into your clusters. This post will guide you through building and installing OpenLens on a Linux system as an open-source alternative to Lens.</p>https://support.tools/how-to-contribute-to-kubernetes/Sat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://support.tools/how-to-contribute-to-kubernetes/<h1 id="how-to-contribute-to-kubernetes-a-guide-for-beginners">How to Contribute to Kubernetes: A Guide for Beginners</h1> <p>Are you eager to dip your toes into the world of Kubernetes but feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of codebases and opportunities for improvement? Fear not, as a Kubernetes Specialist, I am here to guide you through the process of contributing to this dynamic community.</p> <p>KubeCon + CloudNativeCon has been hosting new contributor workshops around the globe, with upcoming events in Barcelona and Shanghai. These workshops are designed to cater to individuals with varying levels of experience in open source and Kubernetes. Whether you are a complete newbie or a seasoned developer looking to dive into the Kubernetes ecosystem, there&rsquo;s something for everyone.</p>