Despite generating over $12K in funds, well short of the $250K goal, the Tux 500 Project was able to secure a spot in the Indy 500 with driver Roberto Moreno piloting the Linux #77 Indy car. He’s back in the pack in 31st place (only 5.5 MPH separates 31st place from 1st) but was able to secure it by re-qualifying with an average speed of 220.299 MPH. Will Moreno be able to pilot the penguin-tipped Indy car to victory next week at the 91st Indianapolis 500?
As a Linux user, I am excited to see this actually happen. I have to wonder though, if it can be done with $12K, why was there an original goal of $250K? That is not a small difference! Either way, it’s great to see it happen.
Source: Slashdot