LWN.net provides essential news from the Linux and free software communities for thousands of subscribers. Redis announced a move to non-free, source-available licenses, sparking concerns but offering numerous alternatives like KeyDB and Valkey. Redis has a complex history, from inception by Salvatore Sanfilippo to valuable contributions from AWS and Tencent. The industry trend toward use-restrictive licenses is exemplified by MongoDB’s success post-BSL adoption. Forks like Valkey, Redict, and Garnet signal a scramble for Redis replacements, with Valkey emerging as a potential favorite. The license change prompts Linux distributions to pivot to alternative solutions like KeyDB or Valkey.
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