>The vast majority of Linux kernel contributors work for companies who pay them to work on the Linux kernel. Sorry for not being clear, the context was "build

>The vast majority of Linux kernel contributors work for companies who pay them to work on the Linux kernel. Sorry for not being clear, the context was "building" a product. E.g. rewind the clock to 1991 when Linux Torvalds and volunteers and hobbyists are "working remotely" via USENET and exchanging emails. The Linux kernel they iterated on is an astounding achievement but that collaborative process is a totally different dynamic than a business that has to spend real money and get a product out.