White Box Linux was created with the goal of providing a freely available, RPM-based Linux distribution that maintains compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3.0. This ensures that users can easily upgrade and still retain compatibility with errata SRPMs from RHEL. The initial motivation behind White Box Linux came from a specific need: to bridge the gap between Fedora and RHEL, while also offering a viable alternative to paying Red Hat’s annual support fees after their business plan changed, leaving many libraries and organizations without support options.
By leveraging open-source technology, the Beauregard Parish Public Library in DeRidder, USA, was able to develop White Box Linux as a solution that allowed them to continue using a version of RHEL with extended support, avoiding the costly migration to another distribution or paying for continued Red Hat support. This approach not only served their immediate needs but also provided a valuable resource for others facing similar challenges in maintaining stable IT infrastructure.
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