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CNET News: Linux Lab Lays Off Programmers

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Stephen Shankland
May 24, 2005

“The Open Source Development Labs, the organization that employs
Linux leader Linus Torvalds, has laid off nearly a sixth of its
staff as part of a shift to new priorities.

“The group cut nine of its 57 staff and contractor positions,
Chief Executive Stuart Cohen confirmed Monday. The cuts affected
several programmers who worked on the open-source operating system
as well as staff in sales, marketing, business development and
internal computer operations…”


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