Re: [Intel-wired-lan] Expected effects of layoffs on driver Intel Wired Ethernet driver development?

[Tony Nguyen <anthony.l.nguyen@intel.com>]

On 11/6/2024 10:07 PM, Paul Menzel wrote:
> Dear Intel Wired Ethernet Linux Kernel driver folks,
> 
> 
> It looks like some developers are not working for Intel anymore – like 
> Sasha Neftin. I assume this is a result of layoffs from the news [1]. Is 
> this true, or was the team *not* affected by the layoffs, and developers 
> just moved on by themselves?
> 
> If it was due to layoffs, could you please share, how the team was 
> affected and how Intel is going to make sure, that driver developments 
> continues as before, so customers know what to expect?

Hi Paul,

I don't believe I can share that information. However, all our supported 
drivers will continue to be developed and supported.

For our client drivers, Vitaly can assist.

Thanks,
Tony

> Kind regards,
> 
> Paul
> 
> 
> [1]: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/1/24210656/intel-is-laying-off- 
> over-10000-employees-and-will-cut-10-billion-in-costs
>       "Intel is laying off over 15,000 employees and will stop ‘non- 
> essential work’",  Aug 1, 2024, 10:14 PM GMT+2