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Linux Foundation

A Conversation with Linus Torvalds on Linux Development

Linux Foundation via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the world of Linux development in this engaging 25-minute keynote conversation with Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel. Gain insights into the rapid pace of Linux development, quality assurance processes, and the importance of trust in open-source communities. Discover Torvalds' perspectives on Cloud Foundry, GitHub, and the evolving marketplace for open-source technologies. Learn about the unique merging process in Linux development and how it differs from traditional models. Understand the switchover process and requirements for contributing to the Linux kernel. Hosted by Jim Zemlin, Executive Director of The Linux Foundation, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential figures in the open-source software movement.

Syllabus

Introduction
The pace of Linux development
Ensuring quality
Trust
Cloud Foundry
GitHub
Requirements
Marketplace
Merges
Traditional model
Switchover
Process

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