Let's see the source, please, cuz it's (not surprising) news to me!
Reminds me of pimps, if it's true -- disgusting! Give us a URL.
Is your Google broken? Fine, but which part do you doubt?
Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation in 2016.
Source 1:
TechCrunch article
Source 2:
The Linux Foundation
Linus Torvalds is paid by The Linux Foundation for his kernel development. (Sorry, tax returns not available.)
1. "Currently, the Linux Foundation sponsors Torvalds so he can work full-time on improving Linux." (source:
Wikipedia)
2. "The Linux Foundation, the home of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and lead maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman, provides a neutral home where Linux kernel development can be protected and accelerated for years to come." (source:
The Linux Foundation)
BSD does not use the Linux kernel.
1. "FreeBSD maintains a complete system, i.e. the project delivers a kernel, device drivers, userland utilities, and documentation, as opposed to Linux only delivering a kernel and drivers, and relying on third-parties for system software" (Source:
Wikipedia)
2. "A typical BSD consists of a kernel and all of the packages that it needs to get things done." (Source:
It's FOSS)
3. "Unlike Linux, however, which exists as a standalone kernel project, the BSD kernels often are part of a larger project—they aren't independent of the distro." (Source:
Stack Exchange)
Now I must go. Goldberry is waiting!