While Intel's extensive restructuring and workforce reductions have indeed streamlined operations and trimmed expenses, these measures have not been without adverse consequences. Recently, Intel made public its decision to discontinue and halt further maintenance of its Clear Linux distribution. However, this is merely one among several Linux open-source initiatives that have been sidelined. As a pivotal player in the Linux open-source community, Intel has, under the strain of operational challenges, relinquished support for numerous projects. Some of these endeavors were even shelved abruptly, with no prior warning issued.