Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Explore the evolution of the Linux kernel project through this 40-minute conference talk that chronicles over three decades of development from its humble beginnings on floppy diskettes to its current ubiquity in mobile devices and data centers. Gain insights from Jonathan Corbet, a long-time kernel observer, contributor, and maintainer who has witnessed nearly the entire history of the project. Discover how the kernel project has maintained its success through rapid development cycles and continuous adaptation to changing technology landscapes. Learn about the key factors that have driven the kernel's evolution, the development practices that have sustained its growth, and the potential directions for future development. Understand the transformation from early computing environments with beige boxes to today's diverse ecosystem spanning pocket devices and invisible infrastructure. Benefit from decades of accumulated experience distilled into a comprehensive overview of one of the most successful open source projects in computing history.
