This chapter chronicles the speakers' transformative journey with Linux and the open-source community from the late 1980s to the present. They share personal anecdotes and reflect on the evolution of technology and cloud computing, contrasting past challenges with modern simplifications. The conversation encompasses their transition from open-source contributions to founding a successful consulting firm, emphasizing collaboration, skill enhancement, and a commitment to delivering value.
Adam Jacob goes solo with Adam for an epic pod into his journey to get to System Initiative. From SysAdmin at 8 years old, to discovering Linux and working for Mom-and-pop ISPs, to open source changing his life and starting Opscode and building Chef. Buckle up. This is a different flavor of “Friends” for you. Enjoy.
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