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This is weird. LF has spent less on Linux than everything else. LF has to deal with lots more than LF. Even based on the numbers this article mentions, LF spend
by figmert 3y ago
This is weird. LF has spent less on Linux than everything else. LF has to deal with lots more than LF. Even based on the numbers this article mentions, LF spends close to a million a year on Linux. I don't understand what the aim is here.
- nolist_policy 3y agoRight? Linux is much more than just the kernel.
- alex_duf 3y agoa million is what, 10 engineers full time?
- aviramha 3y agomore like 3-5 given people who can manage this kind of code base are of high value.
- AndyJames 3y agoI would say even less because you have to take into account all the costs of hosting, dev machines, laptops, testing, travel etc. $1 million for such huge project is peanuts this days.
- figmert 3y agoHow many engineers do you think are actually managed by LF? From my understanding, the majority of engineers contributing to Linux are on the payroll of other companies like Google.
- glandium 3y agoOn the other hand, many companies have people on their payroll to work on Linux. I would argue Linux barely needs anything from the LF.
- M95D 3y ago> many companies have people on their payroll to work on Linux ... for that company's own interest. > I would argue Linux barely needs anything from the LF. Linux? No. It's a computer program. Computer programs have no needs (yet). Users, real natural persons, YES! Remeber when Linux couldn't play audio without hiccups? Remember Con Lolivas patches? Have a look at linux kernel maintainers. How may systems in there are "supported" vs. just "maintained".