Microsoft’s ‘open source wonk’ Sarah Novotny wants to see easier ways for people to get involvedInterview Linux kernel development – which is driven by plain-text email discussion – needs better or alternative collaborative tools “to bring in new contributors and maintain and sustain Linux in the future,” says Sarah Novotny, Microsoft’s representative on the Linux Foundation board.…

Source: LXer – Relying on plain-text email is a ‘barrier to entry’ for new kernel maintainers, says Linux Foundation board director