> “Just like an operating system, we feel there will be a whole universe of applications that can be built and consumed using AgStack,” Johal added. “From pest

> “Just like an operating system, we feel there will be a whole universe of applications that can be built and consumed using AgStack,” Johal added. “From pest prediction and crop nutrition to harvest management and improved supply-chain collaboration, the possibilities are endless.” ...said AgStack executive director Sumer Johal according to venturebeat (1) in another meaningless statement that provided no concrete details. Their high level architecture (2) comfortably encompasses everything from ML to shells to security; “like an operating system” the press release claimed, careful to avoid saying they were actually building an operating system, because that would be daft. ...but who is Sumer Johal? Well, no one very interesting (3) it turns out, but he’s been involved in agtech for some time... So... I guess I’m left puzzled? What does this have to do with the Linux foundation? Well, turns out the place to go to find out is... surprise, the Linux foundation: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/press-release/linux-foundation-launches-open-source-digital-infrastructure-project-for-agriculture-enables-global-collaboration-among-industry-government-and-academia/ https://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/press-release/linux-found... “Through the AgStack Project, the Linux Foundation will provide valuable cohesion and development capacity to support shared, community-maintained infrastructure.” Or something. You read it and decide for yourself; 20 different companies coming together to collaborate with completely different ideas of how and on what. Sounds like open office. Can’t wait to see how it goes... [1] - https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/05/linux-foundation-launches-open-source-agriculture-infrastructure-project/ https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/05/linux-foundation-launches... [2] - https://agstack.org/projects/ https://agstack.org/projects/ [3] - https://www.crunchbase.com/person/sumer-johal https://www.crunchbase.com/person/sumer-johal