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A criticism of the linux foundation expenses and why you shouldn't support them (www.youtube.com)
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[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 25 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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The video is about the controversy surrounding how the Linux Foundation spends its money.

The speaker, Brodie Robertson, argues that the Linux Foundation should spend more money on the Linux desktop and less on other projects, such as blockchain and machine learning. He points out that the Linux Foundation employs the vast majority of core kernel developers, but that only a small percentage of its funding goes to Linux kernel development.

Robertson acknowledges that the Linux Foundation is not obligated to listen to his criticism, as it is a member-driven organization. However, he believes that it is still important to have a conversation about how the Linux Foundation spends its money.

Here are the key points:

  • The Linux Foundation is the biggest employer of Linux kernel developers.
  • Only a small percentage of the Linux Foundation's funding goes to Linux kernel development.
  • The Linux Foundation spends money on a variety of other projects, such as blockchain and machine learning.
  • Brodie Robertson believes that the Linux Foundation should spend more money on the Linux desktop.
  • The Linux Foundation is a member-driven organization and is not obligated to listen to Robertson's criticism.
[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 months ago
  • The Linux Foundation is a member-driven organization and is not obligated to listen to Robertson's criticism.

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