Re: As I've said before ...
"I'm wondering just how long Linux has got left as a cohesive, foundational project"
a long time, I'd say.
"RedHat / Pottering are trying to steal it."
let them try. systemd kernel? HA HA HA HA HA! that's a laugh!
"Intel have had staff walk away from the project."
rage-quitters should STAY 'quit'. it's likely they were unproductive anyway. My $.10.