For the first-time, Intel has been able to displace dedicated software companies to become the largest contributor to Linux
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has emerged as the biggest contributor to open source software Linux in the world. A report from the Linux Foundation on Wednesday said Intel was the largest corporate sponsor of new contributions to the Linux computer operating system.
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Intel has achieved the top ranking for the first time, replacing top notch software companies. Linux was first developed by computer programmer Linus Torvalds, who relocated to Oregon in 2004 and continues to oversee further additions to Linux “Kernel” from his home in Dunthorpe. Torvalds shares a good relationship with Intel.
Intel employees have made around 10,000 more changes to Linux Kernel, according to the Linux Foundation, which a non-profit organization created to coordinate Linux’s development and support Torvalds’ work.
Linux plays a significant role in computers integrated inside communications networks and industrial equipment, which are vital segments for Intel, says a report from Oregon Live. The chip maker adjusted its processors to adapt to the Linux-basedAndroid operating system, which runs on chips from ARM Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:ARMH) (LON:ARM).
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