MariaDB reconsiders Galera removal

After a period of relative calm, tensions between MariaDB and its open source foundation flared up again in February, leaving some questions unanswered. The initial decision to remove support for Galera, a clustering technology, sparked a strong reaction from the community, leading MariaDB to back down.

Long-term commitment

Despite the U-turn, doubts remain about MariaDB's long-term commitment to the development and maintenance of Galera in the open source environment. The issue raises broader questions about the sustainability of open source projects and the role of companies in supporting the communities that use them.