Pogo Linux Bentonville AR

Posted by : Elizabeth Millard

The Linux penguin seems to be everywhere lately, but it may have to contend with a new mascot: a pogo stick. Redmond-based Pogo Linux is ready to spread the open-source message to companies everywhere. Founder Tim Lee chats about high school, control, and keeping his soul intact.

When did you first become involved with Linux?

My first experience with Linux was during high school. I remember thinking, "So this is it?" because the text terminal wasn't as flashy as I had expected.

But when my high school chose Linux as the platform for internet kiosks, that's when I realized that behind the humble appearance of Linux lay true beauty: customizability, lower cost of ownership, and a worldwide community of developers. It was then that I fell for Linux.

How did Pogo Linux get started?

I partnered up with a friend who also shared my enthusiasm for Linux and its potential. As we saw the hype around Linux companies such as Red Hat and VA Linux, we were confident we could do the same. We wrote up a business plan and approached a number of venture capitalists for funding--only to be summarily rejected over and over again. They all complained that we did not have a unique business idea, and that our projections were not optimistic enough.

After those repeated rejections, we determined that we would bootstrap Pogo Linux ourselves and would postpone selling our souls to the devil for financing.

How is the company doing?

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