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30 Years of Linux and Open Source: Future Trends and Community Sustainability

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Overview

Explore the evolution and future of Linux and Open Source in this 43-minute virtual fireside chat featuring Nithya Ruff, Executive Director of the Open Source Office at Comcast and Chair of the Linux Foundation Board of Directors. Gain insights into maintaining vibrant open source communities, the Linux Foundation's standardization efforts, and the surprising applications of Linux. Discover the impact of cloud vendors on open source, efforts to promote diversity and digital equity, and Comcast's open source initiatives. Learn about influential women in the field and hear Nithya Ruff's personal journey in the open source world. Delve into topics such as corporate sponsorship, scaling open source, and the history of the Linux Foundation in this comprehensive discussion on the past, present, and future of open source technology.

Syllabus

Introduction
When was Linux not around
Free Software Foundation
GPL licensing
V2 licensing
History of the Linux Foundation
When did you join the board
What does the Linux Foundation do
Current movers and shakers
Surprising uses of Linux
Cloud vendors and Open Source
Diversity in Open Source
Women in Open Source
Digital Equity
Open Source at Comcast
Scaling Open Source
Nithyas Story
Corporate Sponsors
Nithya Ruff
Conclusion

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