NTP's Fate Hinges On 'Father Time' (InformationWeek)

InformationWeek has a lengthy look at the maintenance of the network time protocol (NTP) code. "Not all is well within the NTP open source project. The number of volunteer contributors -- those who submit code for periodic updates, examine bug reports, and write fixes -- has shrunk over its long lifespan, even as its importance has increased. Its ongoing development and maintenance now rest mostly on the shoulders of [Harlan] Stenn, and that's why NTP faces a turning point. Stenn, who also works sporadically on his own consulting business, has given himself a deadline: Garner more financial support by April, 'or look for regular work.'"

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