Docker is deleting Open Source organisations - what you need to know

CommunityNews · 16 March 2023 02:33

Docker is deleting Open Source organisations - what you need to know.
This controversial decision coupled with poor messaging has created anxiety the Open Source community. Learn what’s happening and how we can move forward.

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mercyf · 16 March 2023 05:12

I’m not really an expert on OSS, or what the actual situation is. But for me, this is really unfortunate.

KnowledgeIsPower · 16 March 2023 12:30

Suggested you to have a look on this discussion on GitHub

github.com/docker/hub-feedback

Free team being sunset, no way to convert to a regular account

opened 04:20PM - 14 Mar 23 UTC

josegonzalez

## Problem description I got an email saying that I'll need to convert from a… free team to something paid. I use Docker hub solely for images related to the Dokku organization. I don't see a way to convert the namespaces - dokku and gliderlabs - to regular accounts. Both use public repositories exclusively, and are only used for supporting the OSS organizations. Ideally we can convert them to regular accounts that I can log into, as I don't see anything either org benefits from. A second useful change might be to allow OSS orgs to continue to access docker hub teams for free, but I'm sure thats not where docker hub wants to go, pricing wise. _EDIT_: I looked at the [Docker Sponsored Open Source](https://www.docker.com/community/open-source/application/) program and applied. It seems there is going to be a long wait (I applied this morning, and got that message then too). It's not super clear why I'm being asked for work-related information for an OSS project (Dokku is in no way related to my day job). What will happen if I'm not verified in time for the deadline in question, especially if I haven't even been notified I'm in review? ## Debug Information **Browser name and version**: All **URL**: N/A **Timetamp or time range**: N/A **Public IP**: N/A **Hub Username**: dokku and gliderlabs ## Error messages (on screen or in browser console) N/A ## Screenshots of the issue (if applicable)  N/A # Task List - [x] This is **NOT** a security issue - [x] I do **NOT** have a Docker subscription - [x] I have looked through other issues and they do **NOT** apply to me

DevotionGeo · 16 March 2023 13:56

Even though there are concerns around VSCode’s Telemetry and Github’s use of people’s code without their consent for training Github-Copilot models, we continue to use Github and VSCode as alternatives may not be as good. This move by Docker may force organisations to migrate to Github (ghcr.io). Which leads to more dependence on Microsoft’s products, even if it’s not by choice.

KnowledgeIsPower · 26 March 2023 04:13

Docker Inc changed their mind.