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I'm surprised Google hasn't tried to hire him. They hired the inventor of Python, and it would seem up their alley to hire Linus.

• sho_hn 15y ago
  I wouldn't be surprised if they did, but I think Linus has carefully avoided working for anyone who might be seen to have a less than neutral stake in Linux. He used to work at Transmeta, a CPU maker, and his first and only Linux-specific employment is at the non-profit Linux Foundation. That said, I also wouldn't be surprised if Google understands this well and hasn't tried to hire him because it makes sense for Linus to be employed by a neutral party.
  • cdibona 15y ago
    Let me assure you that Linus knows full well he has an open offer at Google or any of a dozen companies.
    • comice 15y ago
      he probably knows that no matter how hard you try, once you're employed by these big companies (or any company really) your values are compromised. Even just a little bit. Usually unconsciously. And you're under their control. Even just a little bit. Both consciously and unconsciously :) I do not exclude myself from this observation of course!