[fsflover]

> Or base it on Debian if they don't want to be 'beholden' to any company.

Debian typically doesn't support new hardware and software while Fedora does. Personally, I found the balance by using both inside Qubes OS.

[jrjsmrtn]

Debian Stable and Fedora answer to different use cases. I wouldn't use Fedora on any production server.