November 23, 2025 Red Hat Open Sources from Microsoft Red Hat Europe, the leading developer and provider of open source software solutions, has appointed former Microsoft Distribution Business Development Manager, Iain Farthing, as its UK Channel Distribution Manager. Farthing will be responsible for Red Hat?s channel sales throughout the UK and Ireland, concentrating on expanding the company?s network of distribution partners and resellers. Red Hat currently has four distribution partners in the UK - Computer 2000, Ingram Micro, GEM Distribution and Interactive Ideas. ?It has been a challenge moving from the proprietary software environment to the open source movement, but initial feedback from the channel has been very positive. Red Hat has been at the forefront of driving Linux as an alternative operating system to proprietary Unix, Novell NetWare and Windows 2000 and I look forward to using my previous experience to grow Red Hat?s strong brand and market leadership in the UK Linux marketplace,? comments Farthing. Farthing joins Red Hat after four years as Distribution Business Development manager at Microsoft Ltd, where he was responsible for the management of its UK distribution partners. Colin Tenwick, Vice President and General Manager of Red Hat Europe, says: ?Iain brings a wealth of experience with him to this role, having been responsible for developing and strengthening Microsoft?s channel relationships. We are delighted to have him on board to drive the adoption of powerful open source technology into UK enterprises.? About Red Hat, Inc. Founded in 1994, Red Hat (NASDAQ: RHAT) is a market leader in open source operating system (OS) software, services and information. Along with its award-winning open source Red Hat Linux OS, Red Hat offers a full line of services, including telephone support, on-site consulting, developer training, certification programmes and priority access updates, making Red Hat a leading resource for knowledgeable, innovative, mission-critical open source solutions. Red Hat shares all of its software innovations freely with the open source community under the GNU General Public License (GPL). The Official Red Hat Linux OS and related services are available directly from the company and through its partner, distributor and reseller programmes, which include top PC and server manufacturers such as Compaq, Dell, Gateway, IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Silicon Graphics. Red Hat Europe was established in July 1999 with its European headquarters based in Surrey, United Kingdom and offices throughout Europe. Red Hat Linux is sold and supported through a number of major distribution and industry partners throughout Europe. Red Hat and the Official Red Hat Linux OS have received industry praise. Recent accolades include: Red Herring's Top 100 Companies of the Electronic Economy, Upside's Hot 100 Companies, Network World's 10 Companies to Watch, Federal Computer Week's Government Best Buy, Software Development?s Jolt Award and InfoWorld's Product of the Year for three years in a row. Red Hat was also voted a "LinuxWorld Favorite" by the attendees of the two most recent LinuxWorld Expos, winning Best Server Distribution at the August show. Red Hat is based in Durham, N.C. and has offices worldwide. Visit Red Hat on the Web at www.redhat.com. For investor inquiries, contact Lippert/Heilshorn at (212) 838-3777. # # # LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For further information please contact Fiona Phelps Red Hat phone: +44 (0)1483 300 169 email: fphelps@redhat.com