IDG Contributor Network: VMware embraces open source with Dirk Hohndel leading the way

Dirk Hohndel is one of the most recognizable faces at Linux and open source conferences. You often see him sharing the stage with Linus Torvalds during panel discussions.Hohndel recently joined VMware as vice president and chief open source officer. He moved to VMware from Intel where he was the chief Linux and open source technologist since 2001. Previously, Hohndel held the position of CTO of SUSE, one of the three major Linux companies.Hohndel also maintains Subsurface, the open source divelo