[glug-t] Linus Torvalds quits job!

This is a bit late news. Following is the press release from Open Source 
Development Labs.

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BEAVERTON, OR, and SANTA CLARA, CA, June 17, 2003 -- OSDL, a non-profit, global 
consortium of leading technology companies dedicated to accelerating the 
adoption of Linux, and Transmeta Corporation, the leader in efficient 
computing, today announced that Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, will join 
OSDL as the first OSDL Fellow.

As an OSDL fellow, Linus will work exclusively on leading the development of 
Linux, the open source software that he created in 1991 as a university student 
in Finland. Torvalds will dedicate himself now full-time to guiding a 
distributed team of thousands of Linux developers around the world. At OSDL, he 
will have hands-on access to its state-of-the-art computing resources and test 
facility. He will also help set priorities and direction for the Lab's 
different industry initiatives.

"It feels a bit strange to finally officially work on what I've been doing for 
the last twelve years, but with the upcoming 2.6.x release it makes sense to be 
able to concentrate fully on Linux," Torvalds said. "OSDL is the perfect 
setting for vendor-independent and neutral Linux development."

Founded in 2000, OSDL has data centers in Portland, Oregon and Yokohama, Japan 
used by Linux developers around the world. With investment backing from 
Computer Associates, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, IBM, Intel, NEC and others, the lab 
sponsors key industry projects, including industry initiatives to enhance Linux 
for use in corporate data centers (Data Center Linux) and in telecommunications 
networks (Carrier Grade Linux). OSDL is increasingly being recognized as the 
center-of-gravity for the Linux industry: an important and independent central 
body that invests in the growth and innovation of Linux for the benefit of 
customers.

"OSDL is a leading Linux-industry advocate with the single-minded focus of 
accelerating its use throughout the enterprise," said Stuart Cohen, OSDL CEO. 
"Linus's decision to accept our invitation to join us is a confirmation of the 
importance of our mission. OSDL is the only organization where Linux 
developers, customers and vendors can all participate as equals. The addition 
of Linus's perspective and guidance to the Lab will enhance our value to all 
three of these groups."

Linux is the fastest-growing operating system in the world. Revenue for 
Linux-based servers grew 62% in 2002, while overall sales of servers dropped 
8%, according to Gartner Dataquest, a market research company. By 2007, Gartner 
predicts that Linux may grab 15% of the worldwide market.

"Linus Torvalds adds tremendous credibility to OSDL's efforts to drive the 
evolution of Linux forward into enterprise computing and carrier environments," 
said George Weiss, vice president and research director for the research firm 
Gartner. "The computing market is still questioning how far and how fast Linux 
can go as an enterprise-ready platform. With Linus at OSDL, many will be 
looking for leadership from the lab for answers to those questions."

Torvalds will join OSDL on leave from Transmeta Corporation, where he is 
currently a Transmeta Fellow. Transmeta is an OSDL member and worked with OSDL 
on the transition. "Linus has made substantial technological contributions as a 
member of our development team here at Transmeta," said Matthew R. Perry, 
president and CEO, Transmeta Corporation. "Transmeta appreciates and fully 
supports Linus's strong interest in devoting his attention and energy to 
certain emerging industry-wide Open Source initiatives at OSDL."

About OSDL

Founded in 2000, OSDL is dedicated to accelerating the growth and adoption of 
Linux in the enterprise. Supported by a global consortium of IT industry 
leaders, OSDL provides state-of the-art computing and test facilities in the 
United States and Japan available to developers around the world. OSDL sponsors 
include Alcatel, Cisco, Computer Associates, Dell, Ericsson, Force Computers, 
Fujitsu, HP, Hitachi, IBM, Intel, Linuxcare, Miracle Linux Corporation, 
Mitsubishi Electric, MontaVista Software, NEC Corporation, Nokia, Red Hat, 
SuSE, TimeSys, Toshiba, Transmeta Corporation and VA Software. The Lab is 
headquartered near Portland, Oregon. Visit OSDL on the Web at www.osdl.org.

About Transmeta Corporation

Transmeta Corporation develops and sells software-based microprocessors and 
develops additional hardware, software and system technologies that enable 
manufacturers to build highly efficient computing systems characterized by low 
power consumption, reduced heat dissipation and the high performance required 
to run standard x86 compatible programs. We originally developed our family of 
Crusoe microprocessors for lightweight notebook computers and other mobile 
computing devices, but we have developed and are continuing to develop 
microprocessors suitable for a variety of existing and emerging end markets in 
which x86 program compatibility and energy and thermal efficiency are 
desirable. To learn more about Transmeta, visit www.transmeta.com. 
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