The Linux Talent Draft is On

Make no mistake: the Linux draft is on. While the NFL season prepares to get underway there is an ongoing, intensive draft for Linux talent taking place right now. We hear this from companies large and small, universities from all over the...  Read More
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Ask a Kernel Maintainer

I’ve been writing an occasional “Ask a kernel maintainer” column on the lwn.net weekly kernel page. It’s been a while since I last wrote one, so I figured it’s time to start it up again. So, consider this an open request for questions that...  Read More
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How to Land the Best Linux Job

What are the best Linux jobs and how do you get one? I think a lot of people would agree that Linus Torvalds has a pretty good Linux job, but that’s just one position and not one I think he wants to give up any time soon. If you’re...  Read More
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Role of a Linux Kernel Maintainer

At LinuxCon Japan a few weeks ago I gave a talk entitled, “Linux Kernel Maintainers, What they do and how you can help them.” The video of the talk is now online here if you want to see what I said, and the full slides, and text of what I...  Read More
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