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It's also an interim appointment. My understanding is that he's not expected to be CEO for a long time.

Some tidbits about Chris:

* He's a former Linux kernel hacker.

* In the 90s he started a company that, among other things, ported Linux to the PA RISC.

* He worked for HP and helped start up their Linux division.

* He was Mozilla VP of Products for three years before becoming CMO.

He has deep tech skills and deep product/marketing skills. Indeed, the board had been considering inviting him to join them (on the board) for some time.



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