{
  "id": 6772347,
  "title": "Power grab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/power-grab",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T14:23:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lobsters",
    "slug": "lobsters",
    "url": "https://tante.cc/2026/09/11/power-grab/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Omarchy, a custom Linux distribution created by David Heinemeier Hansson, has become the target of concern due to its creator's association with racism and fascism. As a millionaire and creator of RubyOnRails, Hansson decided to focus on Linux and developed Omarchy, a distribution with a handful of configuration files. While custom distributions have been part of the Linux culture, Hansson's creation is different, as it has received funding from corporate donors and influenced various open-source projects.\n\nHeansson, known for his bigotry, has written articles comparing Roma communities to \"wolves\" and using a slur for them. His X account is also known for being edgy and promoting fascist ideologies. In July, he wrote an article comparing Roma communities to \"wolves\" and suggested they should be \"shot\". He uses Omarchy funding, including donations from Digital Ocean, to support projects that align with his fascist worldview. This amounts to a significant amount of money, giving him power over the future of open-source projects.\n\nAs the Omarchy foundation grows, it becomes a potential source of funding for both open-source projects and those advocating for human rights and social justice. This raises concerns about the influence of a fascist leader on the open-source community, potentially impacting the direction and funding of important projects. The recent recognition from corporate donors and tech influencers has made Omarchy a dangerous tool for those interested in contributing to a fascist community.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}