In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating journey of one of the most influential Linux distributions. From Marc Ewing's dorm room experiments in 1994 to becoming a billion-dollar enterprise, Red Hat's story is one of innovation, community, and open-source triumph. Learn how the iconic red Cornell lacrosse hat inspired the name, the groundbreaking business model that made Linux commercially viable, and the birth of the Fedora Project as Red Hat's community-driven innovation engine.

Join us as we explore key milestones, including Red Hat's historic IPO in 1999, the transition from Red Hat Linux to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and how the Fedora Project revolutionized rapid innovation in the Linux ecosystem. We'll also discuss the IBM acquisition and its impact on the open-source landscape.