Wireshark to the Cloud! Founders Tell Us About Open Source, Windows v Linux, and More
Gerald Combs and Loris Degioanni, the creators of Wireshark, reflect on their journey in developing one of the leading network monitoring tools, emphasizing the importance of open source in fostering community contributions. Their collaboration bridged the gap between Windows and Unix, democratizing access to powerful network analysis tools for users across different operating systems. The launch of their new tool, Stratoshark, aims to replicate Wireshark's success in analyzing system calls, expanding their impact on network and system administrators.
- This evolution highlights how the open-source model not only empowers individual developers but also fosters collaboration across platforms, potentially reshaping the future of software development.
- In what ways could the rise of tools like Stratoshark influence system administration practices and the broader tech landscape?