I Built China’s Top Linux OS, Handed it to Linus Torvalds, and Then I Had to Walk Away

In the open-source world, many know Deepin Linux. It is the distribution that dared to build an oasis in the Linux desert—obsessed with aesthetics, seamless user experience, and a unique desktop environment built from the ground up. I am Yong Wang, the co-founder and former CTO of Deepin, and a 20-year Linux veteran. In 2019, I decided to leave the battlefield I spent eight years building and return to being a pure developer. Before I start my next journey, I want to share the "hardcore" story o