Why Intel’s CTO Is Urging the Industry to Boost Open‑Source Code Quality
Intel’s new chief technology officer, Greg Lavender, warns that much of the open‑source ecosystem suffers from low‑quality code and calls on the entire industry to contribute higher‑quality patches to the Linux kernel, highlighting Intel’s recent acquisitions and its software‑first strategy.
Chip Manufacturer’s CTO Calls for Greater Open‑Source Contributions
Intel’s newly appointed chief technology officer, Greg Lavender, points out that the overall quality of code in the open‑source ecosystem is poor and urges the entire industry to contribute higher‑quality code, especially to the Linux kernel.
He notes that many open‑source projects suffer from badly implemented thread locking and spin‑locks that waste CPU cycles and energy.
Lavender believes the industry can improve the resilience of applications by delivering better‑written code to the kernel.
Intel has been the largest contributor to the Linux open‑source ecosystem in recent years, and Lavender has been recruiting top open‑source talent from companies like Apple and Netflix to advance this goal.
The remarks are part of Intel’s Vision 2022, which outlines the company’s strategy and roadmap, focusing heavily on a new “software‑first” strategy alongside announcements about new data‑center GPUs and 12th‑generation workstation chips.
Working with CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel aims to deepen its involvement across the IT stack, combining its data‑center capabilities with software products that accelerate and improve server infrastructure.
As part of this effort, Intel recently acquired Granulate, a company that automatically optimizes Linux‑based server processes, and plans further acquisitions.
Lavender also mentioned the acquisition of Linutronix, an industrial Linux specialist, which will remain independent while continuing to push the open‑source Linux ecosystem forward, with a focus on real‑time Linux features for edge computing, automotive, and other sectors.
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