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Collaboration Works

Max Spevack
Fedora Project Leader
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"The big picture for Fedora, ever since it started years before I was even involved with it, with Fedora extras and moving on culminating with Fedora 7, has always been finding a way to give all the control to the community."

Why is collaboration a better way?

From the human genome project to Wikipedia, innovation thrives in open environments where everyone is allowed to share knowledge and work together toward common goals.

  • Best ideas rise faster
  • Build on existing knowledge
  • Everyone can benefit

The source code of democracy

What does collaboration mean for Red Hat?

The open source model allows the best technology to win in an open environment. But we've found that a collaborative culture is not only the best way to build technology, but the best way to spur innovation across our industry.

  • Engagement with developer community
  • Transparent technology
  • Rapid innovation

Werner Knoblich
Why are partners critical to Red Hat’s strategy?

How does Red Hat collaborate with customers and the community?

Open source allows an unprecedented level of sharing and access. We work directly with the community through projects like Fedora, and with partners and customers at every stage of development and support.

One Laptop per Child: Episode 4

Paul Gampe
Open source localization