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| Fact | AlmaLinux OS | OpenWrt |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | The Foundation says it was founded in March 2021 to own and manage AlmaLinux OS. | 2004 |
| License | The distribution compilation is licensed under GPLv2, while included packages retain their individual upstream licenses; unique non-OS software may use GPLv3 and libraries may use MIT. | The build environment is generally GPLv2, while bundled third-party components may use their own open-source or public-domain licenses. |
| Security updates | The Foundation publishes errata for security issues and bug fixes, with analysis of their significance. | The downloads page says the outdated 24.10 release will continue to receive limited security and bug fixes for some time. |
| Support | Community support is available through forums, chat, and Reddit, while commercial support is offered by listed providers including Cybertrust Japan and TuxCare. | The project says support may be provided voluntarily by developers and users, but is not guaranteed. |
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Pick AlmaLinux OS if…
AlmaLinux OS suits users seeking an enterprise Linux distribution without a commercial license agreement, including those replacing CentOS Linux. Its images and deployment options cover physical, virtual, cloud, container, and WSL environments.
Pick OpenWrt if…
OpenWrt suits users customizing embedded devices who are comfortable with GNU/Linux and basic networking. Check the hardware support list and device resources before installing.