People Watch OSDL Appoints Open Source Architecture Specialist By NewsDesk Jun 9, 2004 William Weinberg is taking up a new position as Open Source Architecture Specialist at The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux in the enterprise, the organization announced. In this role, Weinberg will work with Lab members, Linux users, press and analysts as an evangelist for Linux and OSDL programs. "Bill is the ideal person to take our message to members, Linux users, press and analysts to accelerate the adoption of Linux in the enterprise," said Stuart Cohen, CEO of OSDL. "As the center of gravity for Linux, we have an obligation to make sure that we communicate effectively with key stakeholders in the industry. Bill knows how to lead this vital effort." Weinberg brings more than 17 years of embedded and open systems experience to his role as Open Source Architecture Specialist at OSDL. Previously, Weinberg was a founding team member at MontaVista Software, where he helped establish Linux as a platform for next-generation intelligent embedded device development. Weinberg's career has also included roles at Lynx Real-Time Systems, Acer Computer, and Microtec Research. "OSDL drives many of the most important initiatives today in Linux and attracts leading companies around the world as members," said William Weinberg. "Over the past year, the Lab has established itself as an ideal bully pulpit for spreading the word to Lab members, Linux users and Linux developers. In my new role as evangelist for Linux and the Lab's programs, I look forward to fostering Open Source Linux adoption and to furthering OSDL's position in the community."  Weinberg is well known in the industry for his writing and speaking on topics that include real-time computing, application porting and migration to Linux, Open Source licensing, Linux adoption in international markets, and consumer electronics and handheld applications for embedded Linux.  He is a regular contributor to periodicals such as E.E. Times, Applied Computing, LinuxUser, Elektronik, and Embedded Systems Europe, and a regularly featured speaker at conferences that include Intel Developer Forum, ESC Asia, and LinuxWorld. About Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) OSDL -- home to Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux -- is dedicated to accelerating the growth and adoption of Linux. Founded in 2000 by CA, Hitachi, HP, IBM, Intel and NEC, OSDL is a non-profit organization at the center of Linux supported by a global consortium of Linux customers and IT industry leaders. OSDL sponsors industry-wide initiatives around Linux in telecommunications, in the enterprise data center and on corporate desktops. The Lab also provides Linux expertise and computing and test facilities in the United States and Japan available to developers around the world. Visit OSDL on the Web at http://www.osdl.org/ . NOTE:  OSDL is a trademark of Open Source Development Labs, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Third party marks and brands are the property of their respective holders. © Copyright 2003 Real World Linux Biz. All Rights Reserved.