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Ian Murdock was the Chairman of Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. from 1999 to 2009.
He was also the Founding Director of Open Source Initiative from 1998 to 2001.
In 2007, he became the Vice President-Developer & Community Marketing at Sun Microsystems, Inc. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer at The Free Standards Group and The Linux Foundation.
Mr. Murdock completed his undergraduate degree at Purdue University.
Former positions of Ian Murdock
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Sales & Marketing | 2011-05-03 |
Progeny Linux Systems, Inc.
Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. provides software services. Its products include Red Hat in Linux, Progeny and transition services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Chairman | 2009-01-15 |
The Free Standards Group
The Free Standards Group Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Free Standards Group (FSG) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the Linux computer operating system from turning into different competing versions. The group develops and maintains the Linux Standard Base (LSB) and other information technology industry standards. FSG works with other industry organizations, such as The Open Group, OSDL and Software in the Public Interest. Linux distributors MandrakeSoft, Red Hat, SuSE Linux and Turbolinux are members of the FSG. The company was founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2007-01-22 |
Open Source Initiative
Open Source Initiative Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Open Source Initiative is a non-profit company based in San Francisco, CA. Open Source Initiative is the steward of the Open Source Definition, which sets the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem. | Director/Board Member | 2000-12-31 |
The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Linux Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which provides support for open source communities. It offers financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services, events, and training. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Training of Ian Murdock
Purdue University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Progeny Linux Systems, Inc.
Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. provides software services. Its products include Red Hat in Linux, Progeny and transition services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
The Free Standards Group
The Free Standards Group Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Free Standards Group (FSG) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the Linux computer operating system from turning into different competing versions. The group develops and maintains the Linux Standard Base (LSB) and other information technology industry standards. FSG works with other industry organizations, such as The Open Group, OSDL and Software in the Public Interest. Linux distributors MandrakeSoft, Red Hat, SuSE Linux and Turbolinux are members of the FSG. The company was founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Linux Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which provides support for open source communities. It offers financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services, events, and training. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Open Source Initiative
Open Source Initiative Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Open Source Initiative is a non-profit company based in San Francisco, CA. Open Source Initiative is the steward of the Open Source Definition, which sets the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem. | Technology Services |
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