Linux Kernel Maintainers: Accountable To All, Beholden To None?

Linux Kernel Maintainers: Accountable To All, Beholden To None?

The Linux kernel is surrounded by hundreds of interested parties. How is it that none of them gains a commanding influence over the kernel's development priorities? HP, IBM, Oracle. Google, eBay and Intel each has a primary stake in Linux and employs kernel developers. Does this mean money talks when it comes to Linux? If not, why not?
Published: 11/26/2007 10:46:37 PM
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