30 Years of Linux and Open Source - Chariot's Multi-Decade Journey

Explore a panel discussion featuring Aaron Mulder and Ken Rimple as they delve into Chariot Solutions' two-decade journey with open source software. Learn about the company's experience developing open source-based solutions and their consultants' contributions to various projects. Discover insights on the evolution of Linux, Java, PostgreSQL, Apache, Spring, Rust, and other key technologies. Gain perspective on the challenges and benefits of open source adoption, architecture decisions, and community involvement. Understand the impact of open source on legacy hardware, web frameworks, and modern development practices. Hear reflections on the importance of shared missions, conferences, and leveraging existing code in the open source ecosystem.

Intro
What problems did open source solve
Why open source
First time using Linux
Linux on the desktop
Java
Postgres
Database
Apache Community
Modular Application Server
Service Mixer
Database pooling
Active MQ
Spring
Rust
Why Spring is still around
What would be better
Why open source is important
Web frameworks
Legacy hardware
Open Source pain
Architecture decisions
Open Source
Spring Web Services
Logging
Java Community
JavaFX
Ionic
Node vs Java
Building a second system
Use the code that others have written
Hackathons
Conferences
Shared Mission
Conclusion