A Quarter Century of Linux Open Source: My Personal Journey - Kernel Recipes 2023

Embark on a personal journey through 25 years of Linux open source development in this 46-minute conference talk from Kernel Recipes 2023. Explore the evolution of the Linux kernel and open source projects from the perspective of a long-time contributor, Jens AXBOE. Gain insights into the roles and responsibilities of a Linux maintainer, learn about effective bug reporting, and understand the challenges of keeping up with the kernel's rapid rate of change. Discover the intricacies of maintaining Linux, managing unread emails, and setting up a personal workflow for kernel development. Delve into the importance of common sense in development, the art of crafting oneline changes, and the significance of proper testing. Examine the culture surrounding kernel development and gain valuable lessons from a quarter-century of experience in the ever-evolving world of Linux open source.

Intro
What does a Linux maintainer do
What is a good and a bad bug report
Kernel rate of change
Maintaining Linux
Unread emails
Getting into kernel development
Setting up your personal email
The most important thing
Complicated Pat series
Too much Pat spinning
Common sense
Oneline changes
How was tested
Culture of the Colonel