Todd Miller, the long-time maintainer of the critical Linux utility sudo, is officially seeking new sponsorship to sustain the project's development.
Miller has managed the tool since 1993. For the past 14 years (2010–2024), his work was funded through a dedicated contract that ended this past February. Despite the loss of formal backing, Miller continues to release regular security patches and updates for the utility.
Why it matters: Sudo is a fundamental component of the Linux ecosystem. It allows users to execute commands with elevated privileges (root access) in a controlled and audited manner. As a "critical infrastructure" tool, its security and stability are vital for millions of servers and workstations worldwide.
The search for a new sponsor highlights a recurring issue in open-source software: the reliance on individual maintainers to manage high-stakes tools without guaranteed long-term funding.
