Zemlin: ‘Industry Transformation Depends on Linux’ (Q&A)

Most businesses would die without centralized marketing and operations. The Linux kernel, however, thrives under this model.

The closest thing to a CEO in Linux land is Jim Zemlin, executive director of The Linux Foundation. While Zemlin doesn’t steer the Linux ship, he does a great deal to corral its competing interests–vendors, developers, customers–to guide Linux to the impressive market position it holds today.

I caught up with Zemlin late last week to get a pulse on the state of Linux in the market. As ever, Zemlin didn’t disappoint…

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