Using VMware Community Source to Drive Innovation for ESX Server
Using VMware Community Source to Drive Innovation for ESX Server
Using VMware Community Source to Drive Innovation for ESX Server
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<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Source</strong> vs Open <strong>Source</strong>Similarities:If you have the need, you can make it happenFull access <strong>to</strong> kernel code. Can see what it’s doing.Very good mailing lists used <strong>for</strong> help. Very knowledgeable residents on theselists.Differences (<strong>ESX</strong> vs Linux):<strong>ESX</strong>Single company managing processClear, quick acceptance process.Direct access <strong>to</strong> CS SVN poolKernel acceptance by <strong>VMware</strong>Small group of reviewersReview focused on End-User/ProductStrict compatibility requirementsVery Good Documentation and LabNotesLinuxEntities: The <strong>Community</strong>; each DistroAcceptance process cloudy. Kernelintegration multi-staged.Kernel acceptance by <strong>Community</strong> & DistroLarge community reviewMore focused on architectural purityMore amenable <strong>to</strong> API changeDocumentation scattered, perhaps out ofdate, not all inclusive. Some very good.
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