LWN: 2001 Linux timeline

September, 2001

The 2001 Linux Beer Hike completes in Bouillon, Belgium (summary).

License tags are added to kernel modules, allowing kernel hackers to know if a closed-source module has been loaded into a running kernel.

It is unlawful to manufacture, import, offer to the public, provide or otherwise traffic in any interactive digital device that does not include and utilize certified security technologies that adhere to the security systems standards adopted under section 104.
-- The SSSCA, for those who think the DMCA is not bad enough.
The one-billionth second since the beginning of the Unix epoch passes on September 9.

The Red Hat Embedded Linux Developer Suite launches (announcement).

Lineo lays off 60 people and begins selling off some of its acquisitions (announcement)

Great Bridge shuts down after failing to find financing (announcement).

Gartner recommends that businesses hit by both Code Red and Nimda immediately investigate alternatives to IIS, including moving Web applications to Web server software from other vendors such as iPlanet and Apache.
-- The Gartner Group figures it out.
September 11. Sigh.

VA Linux Systems lays off more staff, including its operating systems group.

The Broadcast 2000 source is withdrawn due to liability concerns (announcement).

Based on the results of this latest functional evaluation, DHBA believes that the leading Linux distributions are now quite capable of serving as general-purpose operating systems for a broad range of departmental and workgroup applications.
-- D.H. Brown
EBIZ Enterprises files for bankruptcy (announcement).

Red Hat reports a $55 million quarterly loss and announces a stock repurchase program.

Caldera International lays off 51 people (announcement). The company also plans a 1-for-6 reverse stock split.

Linus 2.4.10pre is definitely 2.5 in disguise
-- Alan Cox
Stable kernel 2.4.10 is released with a completely new virtual memory implementation. Much complaining follows, but the new code stabilizes quickly.

Mandrake Linux 8.1 is released (announcement).

The W3C's plan to allow patented technology in web standards draws widespread protest (call for action).

StarOffice 6.0 beta is released (announcement).

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