FreeOS Interviews

Linux : Interviews : Interview: Morphix founder Alex de Landgraaf
By Posted: ( Wed 3rd Sep 2003 11:49:59[AM] UTC )
Morphix is an Open Source/Free Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux and Knoppix. Morphix is a modular distribution with live-CD support that an be tested without the need to install. It is still experimental, but it is growing in popularity. Users can choose among Morphix ISO images such as an XFCE4-based one for low-end systems, Gnome 2.2 or KDE 3.1 for higher-end desktops, and a game ISO for gaming enthusiasts. Prakash Advani conducted an email interview with Alex de Landgraaf, the founder and the lead maintainer of the project. Alex is 21 years old and a student of artificial intelligence and computer science at the Vrije Universiteit (Free University) in Amsterdam. He reports he loves coding, Debian, gaming, beer, music, and more beer. He hates bugs (alive or self-caused), short-sighted people, and too much fresh air.
Rating [ 7.56 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : A talk with Paul Leroux
By Posted: ( Thu 14th Jun 2001 02:59:52[AM] UTC )
Paul Leroux is a technology analyst with QNX Software Systems, where he has served in various roles since 1989. Paul undertakes research on OS architecture issues, with an emphasis on applications for information appliances and networking equipment. In this interview, he explains how QNX is different from other operating systems, how it compares with linux and talks about the company's future plans.
Rating [ 8.73 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : In conversation with Martin Konold
By Posted: ( Thu 24th May 2001 01:14:25[AM] UTC )
The recently concluded Bang!inux conference was a great place to meet some Open Source developers. Among those speaking at the event was Martin Konold, veteran KDE developer. We managed to get an interview with him. Excerpts follow.
Rating [ 8.56 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : "Linux is a very strong and reliable operating system"-- Philippe Kahn
By Posted: ( Wed 9th May 2001 01:05:15[AM] UTC )
CEO, Chairman and Co-founder of LightSurf, Philippe Kahn's name seems to be synonymous with success. This is his third successful company: Starfish Software (founded in 1994) and Borland International (1982) being the other two. Having done his graduation and postgraduation in pure mathematics, Philippe was one of the first key programmers for the Micral, the Intel based machine developed in France and recognized by The Computer Museum as the first personal computer available outside a build-it-yourself kit. Prakash Advani interviewed the man who spearheaded the object-computing revolution and the move to component-based software, changing software development methodologies forever.
Rating [ 6.59 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : Sun shines on Linux too!
By Posted: ( Tue 23rd Jan 2001 07:27:15[AM] UTC )
Herb Hinstorff currently heads Sun's program office for Linux and Open Source. In this interview he talks about what Sun is doing for Linux and the Open Source community. Also touched upon is the issue of Java being open-sourced and the release of Solaris code.
Rating [ 6 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : Robert LeBlanc, VP, IBM, Software Strategy, Software Solutions Division
By Posted: ( Tue 19th Dec 2000 11:27:18[PM] UTC )
Robert LeBlanc was part of the original team that evaluated Linux, the open source movement and decided that this was where IBM should be. IBM's recently announced billion dollar fund is proof that IBM is serious about Linux. Here, Mr. Robert LeBlanc talks about a variety of issues including the reasons for choosing Linux, the status of Monterey and the release of AIX code into the open source community.
Rating [ 0 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : Michael Tiemann CTO, Red Hat
By Posted: ( Mon 27th Nov 2000 07:41:41[AM] UTC )
"Red Hat has worked incredibly hard to make Red Hat 7 the best Linux distribution ever, and I think we did a great job balancing a lot of complex requirements. Did we make some mistakes? Yes. Are we fixing them? Yes."
Rating [ 7.56 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : Torvalds unplugged
By Posted: ( Wed 15th Nov 2000 02:01:29[AM] UTC )
Linus Torvalds, at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo held in August at San Jose, took some time off to sit down for an informal QnA session. Prakash Advani, CEO of FreeOS.com, was there as Linus talked about the future of Linux and his views on other operating systems.
Rating [ 8.2 / 10 ]