Episode 393: 10 Years of Project Sputnik, with Barton George

Ten years ago Dell launched the developer laptop, shipping a Linux desktop of their best gear. In this episode, Coté talks with Barton George who's lead the project about Project Sputnik (https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-13-plus-developer-edition/spd/xps-13-9320-laptop/ctox13w11p1c4001u), lessons learned about innovating in large companies, and compressed air can sponsorships. Links mentioned: - Check out Barton's overview of the most recent Dell XPS 13 Plus developer edition (https://www.dell.com/community/Developer-Blogs/Dell-XPS-13-Plus-developer-edition-with-Ubuntu-22-04-LTS-pre/ba-p/8255332), and the laptop itself (https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-13-plus-developer-edition/spd/xps-13-9320-laptop/ctox13w11p1c4001u) and other Linux on Dell machine (https://www.dell.com/en-us/lp/linux-systems). - Also, Barton mentions the new Dell Developer site (https://developer.dell.com), which you can see here (https://developer.dell.com). - Dell Linux Workstations, Laptops, and Desktops (https://www.dell.com/en-us/lp/linux-systems) - In addition to XPS 13 and Precision developer systems, this also features the Linux-enabled Latitude and Optiplex lines. Latitude and Optiplex are part of the broader Dell Linux portfolio which is made up of over 100 systems. - Dell's Sputnik - Git what you want (http://radar.oreilly.com/2012/07/dells-sputnik-git-what-you-want.html), 2021. - Project Sputnik --_ Cote interviews Barton_ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4ddV4Qim_k), May 7, 2012. - Sputnik Developer Laptop Overview (Barton George) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7o6CLtggXg), July 19, 2012. - Barton George interviewed at OSCON 2012 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcBMC7htQno), July 19, 2012 - “Precise Pangolin (https://old-releases.ubuntu.com/releases/12.04/)” - was code name for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (which the first XPS 13 developer edition launched with) - Names of months (https://www.almanac.com/content/how-did-months-get-their-names) This interview was done on December 12th, 2022. Special Guest: Barton George.