Sorry for my previous posting being done anonymous, I didn't have my account ID handy, didn't use it for (quite) a while.
As for the 'penguins leaving the building', I might be able to give some good news (or not) to the guy. I'm still at Transmeta.
Like a lot (most?) of other companies in the business Transmeta has suffered. We've suffered just enough, IMO. We still exist and have a healthy profitable future. Crusoe processors are getting widespread, even outside the Japanese market where they were and still are king.
Essentially, some people from non-vital positions were the victim of a what happens in the general economy, and I feel for them. But the vital teams were untouched.
There will be no change whatsoever in my duties as kernel development maintainer of the odd series, I'll just keep on doing that as I've always have. No need to worry.
The userland is really of less interest to me, which should be clear.
On the other hand, I use Linux for "productivity" work too. Therefore I chose to use Red Hat a long time ago. They've consistently offered the most complete and versatile distribution. They are also English language oriented, which off course is not a surprise for an American company. The product of their greatest competitor gives me itches, though, with terms like "konsole", etc.
I respect everyones choice regarding the distro they use, just wanted to let you know what my preference is, and why. I don't have any shares in any Linux distributor, just fyi.:)
I'm glad game companies are pushing Linux as a gaming platform more and more.
There are two major factors that must contribute in order for Linux - that is the kernel, not the GNU userland that surrounds it - to succeed:
Games. We need games. People need games. Well, they don't really need them, but games are a major factor for the success of a platform. Just like Philip's Video 2000 and Betamax bit the dust because there was no porn available on it and there was on VHS, Linux has a comparable situation. Since porn is 'cross platform':) this isn't a problem, but games are. After porn, games are the most prominent factor to success (see my latest book, page 87).
Loki shows that it knows what will be fital to Linux success, and I'm glad they contribute to it (no, I don't have any Loki shares:) Furthermore, I can only encourage more companies to follow their example, and enjoy every minute of it.
The only thing that worries me is Microsoft's recent statements about the GPL. The fact that.NET (whatever it's worth) gets ported to FreeBSD, but not to Linux, only because of these silly and irrelevant licensing issues, is a setback for our community. I think we will survive, but we must take notice learn from it.
In reply to this and some other messages in this thread, I can assure you that Linux development will in no way be harmed by the Transmeta/Microsoft project.
First of all, my superiors and I have agreed that if possible, I will not be working on this project. If unexpectedly it should be necessary that I work on the project, there will first be checked thoroughly what private knowledge about any Microsoft software I will get by working on it. If this information is or might be taken in any way as being competative with Linux, I will not be put on the job.
In practice, I think -- but IANAL:) -- any knowledge about XP is competative with Linux, therefore chances that I will personally work on the project are small.
Hoping to have assured you all, I will continue coding on my Crusoe powered Vaio..:)
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-- Linus
Sorry for my previous posting being done anonymous, I didn't have my account ID handy, didn't use it for (quite) a while.
As for the 'penguins leaving the building', I might be able to give some good news (or not) to the guy. I'm still at Transmeta.
Like a lot (most?) of other companies in the business Transmeta has suffered. We've suffered just enough, IMO. We still exist and have a healthy profitable future. Crusoe processors are getting widespread, even outside the Japanese market where they were and still are king.
Essentially, some people from non-vital positions were the victim of a what happens in the general economy, and I feel for them. But the vital teams were untouched.
There will be no change whatsoever in my duties as kernel development maintainer of the odd series, I'll just keep on doing that as I've always have. No need to worry.
Although every reader can figure out that the parent was not written by me, I still do not like the imposterer.
:)
FWIW, Please refrain from this in the future.
Now, all go and download 2.4.7! I didn't work so hard on it for nothing.
Linus
On the other hand, I use Linux for "productivity" work too. Therefore I chose to use Red Hat a long time ago. They've consistently offered the most complete and versatile distribution. They are also English language oriented, which off course is not a surprise for an American company. The product of their greatest competitor gives me itches, though, with terms like "konsole", etc.
I respect everyones choice regarding the distro they use, just wanted to let you know what my preference is, and why. I don't have any shares in any Linux distributor, just fyi. :)
Regards
I'm glad game companies are pushing Linux as a gaming platform more and more.
:) this isn't a problem, but games are. After porn, games are the most prominent factor to success (see my latest book, page 87).
:) Furthermore, I can only encourage more companies to follow their example, and enjoy every minute of it.
.NET (whatever it's worth) gets ported to FreeBSD, but not to Linux, only because of these silly and irrelevant licensing issues, is a setback for our community. I think we will survive, but we must take notice learn from it.
There are two major factors that must contribute in order for Linux - that is the kernel, not the GNU userland that surrounds it - to succeed:
Games. We need games. People need games. Well, they don't really need them, but games are a major factor for the success of a platform. Just like Philip's Video 2000 and Betamax bit the dust because there was no porn available on it and there was on VHS, Linux has a comparable situation. Since porn is 'cross platform'
Loki shows that it knows what will be fital to Linux success, and I'm glad they contribute to it (no, I don't have any Loki shares
The only thing that worries me is Microsoft's recent statements about the GPL. The fact that
Then, at the end of the day, we will have grown.
First of all, my superiors and I have agreed that if possible, I will not be working on this project. If unexpectedly it should be necessary that I work on the project, there will first be checked thoroughly what private knowledge about any Microsoft software I will get by working on it. If this information is or might be taken in any way as being competative with Linux, I will not be put on the job.
In practice, I think -- but IANAL :) -- any knowledge about XP is competative with Linux, therefore chances that I will personally work on the project are small.
Hoping to have assured you all, I will continue coding on my Crusoe powered Vaio.. :)
-- Linus