> Much of the groundwork for the internet and open software happened in the 1970s and 1980s thanks to influxes of government funding, including at many universities and research organizations.
Sure, that’s one part of it. Then it was industry that came in and made it all useful.
A significant portion of open source contributions to Linux are from people working for industry. Most of the advancements to make routing scale, etc were driven by the likes of Cisco, AT&T, etc.
Sure, that’s one part of it. Then it was industry that came in and made it all useful.
A significant portion of open source contributions to Linux are from people working for industry. Most of the advancements to make routing scale, etc were driven by the likes of Cisco, AT&T, etc.