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Breaking News - Operating Systems & Middleware:
OSDL Appoints William Weinberg As Architecture Specialist
The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a global consortium dedicated to
accelerating the adoption of Linux in the enterprise, announced the
appointment of William Weinberg to a newly-created position as Open Source
Architecture Specialist. In this role, Weinberg will work with Lab members,
Linux users, press and analysts as an evangelist for Linux and OSDL programs.
"Bill is the ideal person to take our message to members, Linux users, press
and analysts to accelerate the adoption of Linux in the enterprise," said
Stuart Cohen, CEO of OSDL. "As the center of gravity for Linux, we have an
obligation to make sure that we communicate effectively with key stakeholders
in the industry. Bill knows how to lead this vital effort."
Weinberg brings more than 17 years of embedded and open systems experience to
his role as Open Source Architecture Specialist at OSDL. Previously, Weinberg
was a founding team member at MontaVista Software, where he helped establish
Linux as a platform for next-generation intelligent embedded device
development. Weinberg's career has also included roles at Lynx Real-Time
Systems, Acer Computer and Microtec Research.
"OSDL drives many of the most important initiatives today in Linux and
attracts leading companies around the world as members," said Weinberg. "Over
the past year, the Lab has established itself as an ideal bully pulpit for
spreading the word to Lab members, Linux users and Linux developers. In my new
role as evangelist for Linux and the Lab's programs, I look forward to
fostering Open Source Linux adoption and to furthering OSDL's position in the
community."
Weinberg is well known in the industry for his writing and speaking on topics
that include real-time computing, application porting and migration to Linux,
Open Source licensing, Linux adoption in international markets, and consumer
electronics and handheld applications for embedded Linux. He is a regular
contributor to periodicals such as E.E. Times, Applied Computing, LinuxUser,
Elektronik and Embedded Systems Europe, and a regularly featured speaker at
conferences that include Intel Developer Forum, ESC Asia and LinuxWorld.
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