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Explore the evolution of the Linux kernel project through a comprehensive 44-minute conference talk that traces its remarkable journey from humble beginnings on floppy diskettes and beige boxes to its current ubiquitous presence in mobile devices and data centers. Gain insights from Jonathan Corbet of LWN.net, who shares his extensive experience as an observer, contributor, and maintainer throughout nearly the entire history of the kernel project. Discover the key factors that have driven the kernel's rapid development and adaptation over more than three decades, understand what has made the project so successful, and learn about potential future directions. Benefit from a fast-paced tour that distills decades of kernel development history into essential insights about one of the most important open source projects in computing history.
