Omarchy gains $18.5M in backing, fresh converts – and fierce critics

The Arch Linux-based Omarchy distribution by David Heinemeier Hansson has raised about $18.5M in donations and pledges, including tokens from Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI. It released version 4.0.3 and announced Omarchy M for Apple Silicon, but faces criticism over the creator's political views.

• Omacom Foundation raised about $18.5M in donations and pledges
• Version 4.0.3 released; Omarchy M port for Apple Silicon announced
• First hires: kernel developer and head of infrastructure
• Critics call project 'fascist' and launched Stop Omarchy campaign