Michael Proper wrote:

In recent discussions surrounding ClearOS, some misconceptions have arisen regarding the state of the ClearOS Server platform. We want to clarify that ClearOS is neither dead nor abandoned. The team is still diligently working behind the scenes to enhance and maintain the system, albeit under a more sustainable model primarily focused around drivers and application support not focused on what the world would call security updates.

Unfortunately, the landscape of free support has been compromised by a few individuals who have misused resources by disgruntled paid admins seeking to take paid customers and their tolls looking to push ClearOS Server admins to other platforms. This has led us to reevaluate how we provide support to ensure that we can continue delivering a reliable product. While we will still provide driver updates and maintain system stability, we cannot commit to regular security patches without the assurance that they will not introduce new vulnerabilities—an issue highlighted by recent events affecting millions of servers globally (over 8.5M Windows systems just last week).

ClearOS has proven to be a stable solution for many users, and we are excited about our future. However, it is essential to recognize that providing support requires resources, and we can no longer sustain a model that relies solely on unpaid contributions. We appreciate the understanding and support of our loyal community as we navigate this transition.

Together, we look forward to a robust future for ClearOS, where our commitment to quality and security remains paramount. Thank you for your continued trust in us.

If you would like paid support you can request it here: https://sfj48-fkj200.heiksthsd.cf/products/support/clearcare-overview or you are welcome to try your luck here assuming you and navigate the trolls and negative folks.

Best of luck and much love!

Hello Michael,

I hope you are also doing well.
Good to hear there is still activity behind the scenes and developments.
You understand that if there is no communication for months and also no activities this has a negative impact.
I am certainly not a troll of any other distro or company and I think you too know better by being a loyal and active supporter of Clarkconnect and ClearOS for almost 20 years.
I hope there will be a successor to ClearOS 7 soon and that this is not free anymore that is understandable. This will never be a dilemena for most users either.

Perhaps you could be a bit more specific in the current developments with a timeframe. This will eliminate a lot of noise.

Thanks and all the best to you

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