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VMware Joins the Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on accelerating the growth of Linux as an Operating System, announced today that VMware has become a member of the foundation.

As you all know, the ESX hypervisor is based off of Linux, so it was probably only a matter of time before VMware joined the Foundation.

“We are delighted to become a member of The Linux Foundation and look forward to making future contributions to the Linux community,” said Dan Chu.

There is a rumor that VMware may open the source of the already free VMware Server product.

As a big-time linux user and fan, I am pleased to welcome VMware to the Linux Foundation. I think their contributions will really help move Linux forward.

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2 Responses to “VMware Joins the Linux Foundation”

 
  1. Rick Says: August 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    This is good news! However, you are severely misinformed.
    ESX is a completely proprietary, custom, non-xnix kernel.

  2. Todd Says: August 8th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    My mistake. It is however Linux based. But yes, you are correct… it is not a Linux kernel.

 

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