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Mar 5, 2024 · Backend Development

Why Maxim Dounin Forked Nginx to Launch Freenginx

Core Nginx developer Maxim Dounin announced a fork called Freenginx, citing disagreements with F5’s corporate control and non‑technical interference, and aims to keep the web server’s development independent, inviting community contributions while outlining Nginx’s history and market share.