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    From Chef to System Initiative (remastered) (Interview)

    The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source · Aug 21, 2025 · 2 h 23 min
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    The epic show with Adam Jacob has been remastered! Now with full-length video on YouTube. Adam goes solo with Adam Jacob for an epic pod into his journey to get to System Initiative. From SysAdmin at 8 years old, to discovering Linux and working for Mom-and-pop ISPs, to open source changing his life and starting Opscode and building Chef. Buckle up and enjoy.

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