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Q&A with Wim Coekaerts

1,463 views · Published 2 November 2018 · 43:24 · Indexed 6 October 2026

Channel: TFiR · 2018 · Science & Technology

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In this interview Wim Coekaerts talks about Oracle's contribution to the Linux kernel, and more...

#Linux #Oracle #OracleLinux

Topics we discussed:
00:22 When did you get involved with Linux?
01:45 When did you join Oracle and why?
02:35 Your evolution within Oracle that earned you this nickname?
04:03 What kind of team is there at Oracle that works on the Linux kernel?
- (Oracle Linux)
- XFS
- Linux NFS Client
- Linux SCUSI layer
07:52 Oracle has an Upstream only policy. Oracle Linux uses LTS version of the kernel which is close to the mainline kernel
09:51 Why do we see so many vulnerabilities in Linux?
12:07 Do we need a mechanism for distros to stay updated.
14:24 Hardening Linux at the kernel level?
16:25 Machine learning for security?
19:06 What could go wrong for the kernel community?
22:26 Sustainability of the kernel community
26:24 Creating a friendly environment to attract more kernel developers
29:29 Open Source at Oracle
35:39 Oracle has an image problem with the open source community.
37:03 Awareness about Oracle's open source work.

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