RIP: Community Linux (1991-2007)
The idea that Linux is primarily a community-based project based on the work of thousands of independent, idealist hackers died a quiet death at home on March 27.
The proximate cause of death was the Linux Foundation's naming of its new board of directors. This leading non-profit Linux organization's board included many Fortune 500 executives from around the world -- but not one representative from a purely community-based Linux organization.
Linux, as a community project, had been in ill health for some time. One recent setback was the crippling of Debian. Rather than work together on releasing the next version, Etch, of this core community of Linux developers has seemingly slowed their work down to a crawl because of internal disputes.
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RIP: Community Linux (1991-2007)
What Steven (who loves Linux btw) writes in that article is all true. But instead of having painting it with that gloomy tone, he should be happy that Linux comes of age.
Eugenia's Full Comment.
SJVN, in a bad mood again (the previous time was almost 3 months ago): RIP: Community Linux (1991-2007).
Why on Earth does Steve say this?
Beranger's Thoughts.