Alpine Linux

DTI Score: 73.53/100

Detailed Evaluation

1. Governance Transparency: 3/3

Availability of governance documents: Yes (1 point)
Detail of governance documents: Detailed (2 points)
Source: Alpine Linux Governance
Note: The governance structure is explicitly detailed, including team structures and responsibilities.

2. Decision Making Transparency: 3/3

Documented decision-making process: Yes (1 point)
Accessibility of meeting minutes: Public (2 points)
Sources: Alpine Linux Governance - Decision Making, Alpine Linux Mailing Lists

3. Economic Transparency: 0/4

Publication of financial statements: Not Published (0 points)
Detail of financial statements: Minimal (0 points)

4. Economic Accessibility: 0/4

Access to financial reports: Not Available (0 points)
Ease of access: Difficult (0 points)

5. Source Code Accessibility: 4/4

Availability of source code: Public (2 points)
Ease of access to source code: Easy (2 points)
Source: Alpine Linux GitLab

6. Public Roadmap Availability: 2/3

Public roadmap: Yes (1 point)
Detail of roadmap: Partial (1 point)
Source: Alpine Linux Releases

7. Transparency in Code Review Processes: 3/3

Documentation of review processes: Yes (1 point)
Transparency of review processes: High (2 points)
Source: Alpine Linux Developer Docs

8. Community Participation in Development: 4/4

Number of active contributors: High (2 points)
Accessibility to development processes: Easy (2 points)
Source: Alpine Linux Contributors

9. Impact of Governance Structure on Transparency: 6/6

Centralization of decision-making power: Decentralized (2 points)
Control and balance mechanisms: Strong (2 points)
Influence of commercial entities on governance: Minimal (2 points)
Note: The governance document outlines a decentralized structure with various teams. Clear mechanisms for decision-making and conflict resolution are defined.

Final Score: 73.53/100

Concluding Analysis

Alpine Linux demonstrates a high level of transparency and structured governance in several areas, particularly in its clear team-based structure and detailed documentation.

Strengths:

Clear and public governance documentation.
Excellent transparency in decision-making and code review.
High community engagement and decentralized control.
Fully accessible and organized source code repositories.

Areas for Improvement:

Publication of financial statements and economic transparency.
Increased visibility and accessibility to financial data, if applicable.

The score of 73.53/100 reflects Alpine Linux’s strength in governance and community-led development, while highlighting its current limitations in economic transparency. As a technically advanced and security-focused distribution, Alpine Linux sets a high standard in many key areas of openness, even if financial disclosures remain an opportunity for improvement.