Linspire's Chairman Apparently Moves on (and Out of Linux)

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2007-09-07 05:13:22 UTC
Modified: 2007-12-09 04:49:21 UTC

Maybe it is a matter of multi-tasking, but it sure seems like Linspire's chairman has just found a new venture after much pessimism and an alleged "executive exodus". His new venture has nothing to do with Linux. It seems unlikely that Linspire will grow or recover, having lost its controversial CEO and reputation (which was never great anyway).

Why the hostility? Because Linspire turned into a Linux foe shortly after it had received payments from Microsoft.

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John R

2007-09-07 14:29:46

It was NOT Linspire's "Chairman" who resigned, but their CEO. Linspire's Chairman has always been Michael Robertson, and he is still Linspire's Chairman. It was their CEO, Kevin Carmony, who resigned and moved on to other non-Linux related ventures. Michael Robertson has several ventures, and has for years, not just Linspire. It's not unusual for a Chairman to be involved in multiple companies.

John
Roy Schestowitz

2007-09-07 21:26:36

John,

Yes, I know this and I thought the text made it clear. Carmony and others appear to have left, but it also looks like the chairman puts his eyes on other projects (unless it's a case of handling many projects, as always).

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Linspire's Chairman Apparently Moves on (and Out of Linux)

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