200: Tech Tales Found
Episodes
Looker: The Data Lens Revolutionizing Business Decisions
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of '"'"'200: Tech Tales Found'"'"' explores the transformative power of Looker, a business in...
From Startup Struggles to Data Dominance: The Untold Story of InfluxDB
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
InfluxDB's story begins not with a grand vision, but with a failing startup named Errplane. Founded by Paul Dix in 2012, Errplane struggled to dif...
From Paper Chaos to Cloud Empire: The SuccessFactors Revolution
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode explores the fascinating journey of SuccessFactors, a company that redefined HR technology in the digital age. Starting from its ...
Plaid: The Invisible Powerhouse Revolutionizing How We Move Money
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plaid, the invisible force behind countless financial apps like Venmo, Cash App, and Robinhood, has quietly revolutionized how we manage money. Founde...
Palm, Inc.: The Tiny Device That Changed Tech Forever
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before smartphones became extensions of our hands, Palm, Inc. revolutionized personal computing with its groundbreaking handheld devices. In the mid-9...
MuleSoft: The Invisible Engine Powering Your Digital Life
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode dives into the critical yet often overlooked world of digital integration through the lens of MuleSoft, a company that quietly po...
How Nest Labs Turned Thermostats into Tech Icons and Redefined Smart Homes
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nest Labs, founded by Apple veterans Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers in 2010, redefined home technology with its groundbreaking Learning Thermostat. Born ...
OpenVPN: The Secret Tunnel Powering Your Digital Life
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the fascinating story of OpenVPN, a groundbreaking protocol that has quietly revolutionized digital security for millions arou...
From Loaves to Lawsuits: The Surprising Saga of Panera Bread
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This deep dive into Panera Bread's evolution reveals a brand that started as a humble St. Louis bakery in 1987 with Ken and Linda Rosenthal’s dr...
How a Handbag Sparked a Fashion Revolution and Touched Millions
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Kate Spade is more than fashion—it's a tale of innovation, emotional design, and resilience. Born in Kansas City and initially work...
Flipkart: How Two Guys, $4,700, and a Stack of Books Built India’s E-Commerce Empire
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flipkart's journey began in October 2007 with two former Amazon employees, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, who shared no familial ties but a bold ...
From Loavs to Lawsuits: Th Surprising Saga o Panra Bra
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This deep dive into Panera Bread's evolution reveals a brand that started as a humble St. Louis bakery in 1987 with Ken and Linda Rosenthal’s dr...
From Napster to BitTorrent: The Digital Revolution That Redefined Media
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode dives deep into the rise and impact of file-sharing platforms like Napster, Kazaa, Limewire, WinMX, and BitTorrent—technologies...
Code Rebellion: The Rise of Gitea and the Battle for Open Source
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gitea emerged in 2016 as a community-driven fork of Gogs, born out of frustration with centralized control and a desire for collaborative development....
From Dot-Com Ashes to $1.6 Billion: The Opsware Comeback No One Saw Coming
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 90s, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, fresh off their success with Netscape, founded Loudcloud—a company that aimed to build the future...
From Pill Chaos to Amazon Deal: The PillPack Revolution
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PillPack emerged from a simple yet profound problem: the overwhelming chaos of managing multiple medications in daily life. Founded by TJ Parker, a se...
When Nudges Meant. Everything:The Digital Drama of MSN Messenger
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSN Messenger wasn’t just an instant messaging app—it was the digital heartbeat of a generation navigating adolescence in the early internet era. ...
How Macromedia Sparked the Internet’s Creative Revolution
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of '200: Tech Tales Found' delves into the fascinating story of Macromedia, the once-dominant tech company that transformed the i...
From Filters to Fortunes: The Instagram Revolution
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram began as a simple photo-sharing app with filters but evolved into a global cultural force that reshaped identity, business, and communicatio...
From Garage Dreams to Galactic Empires: The Lucasfilm Revolution
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucasfilm is more than just the studio behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones; it’s a revolutionary force in entertainment that redefined how stories ar...
XGBoost: The Silent Powerhouse Revolutionizing Modern Tech
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the remarkable journey of XGBoost, a machine learning tool that quietly revolutionized data science and artificial intelligence....
From Princess Diana to Red Carpets: The Glamorous. Empire of JimmyChoo
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Jimmy Choo is one of artistry, ambition, and transformation. What began as a small East London workshop run by Malaysian-Chinese shoemake...
Jet.com: The Purple Upstart. That Dared toChallenge Amazon and Redefine Online Shopping
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jet.com burst onto the e-commerce scene in 2015 with a bold mission: to make online shopping smarter, cheaper, and more rewarding for value-conscious ...
From Boardroom Brawls to Binge-Watching: The Untold Story of Hulu
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hulu's journey from a corporate experiment born out of fear to a streaming powerhouse is a story of innovation, internal battles, and cultural tra...
Fitbit: From Step Counter to Health Revolution
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of '200: Tech Tales Found' dives deep into the rise, impact, and evolution of Fitbit — a wearable tech pioneer that reshaped ho...
DoubleClick: The Invisible Hand That Shaped the Internet
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the profound and often unseen influence of DoubleClick on the internet as we know it. Hosts Amanda and Jason explore how Doub...
From Recipe App to Digital Superhero: The Elasticsearch Saga
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of 'Tech Tales Found' dives into the fascinating and dramatic history of Elasticsearch, a powerful search engine that began as a ...
From Quirky Database to Hollywood Powerhouse: The IMDb Story
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IMDb, the Internet Movie Database, began as a personal project by British programmer Col Needham in the late 1980s. What started as a simple film log ...
Hyperion: The Hidden Software Titan That Transformed Business Forever
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hyperion, a once-unsung software company, became a cornerstone of modern business intelligence by solving one of the most chaotic problems in corporat...
From Pickles to AI: The Unexpected Tech Evolution of Heinz
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the surprising technological and business innovations behind Heinz, a company most people associate with ketchup but whose influ...
ETRADE: How a Digital David Revolutionized Wall Street
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ETRADE's story is one of bold disruption, technological innovation, and the democratization of finance. What began in 1982 as TradePlus—a modest...
From Cotton to Cutting Edge: The Hidden. Story of the MedicalGiant You Never Knew
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode uncovers the fascinating yet largely unknown story of Covidien, a medical device giant that operated behind the scenes for over a century...
Spring Boot: The Framework That Revolutionized Java Development
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Boot has transformed modern software development by dramatically simplifying the creation of robust, scalable applications. Emerging from the f...
Goodreads: The Digital Bookshelf That Changed How We Read
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This deep dive explores the evolution of Goodreads, the online platform that transformed how readers discover and discuss books. Founded in 2006 by Ot...
Free Trades and Fake Frenzy: Unpacking the Meteoric Rise and Tumultuous Journey of Robinhood
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Robinhood is a complex and captivating one. Founded by Baiju Bhatt and Vladimir Tenev, the company aimed to democratize finance by offeri...
From DAT to Drama: The Turbulent History of Nissan
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nissan's history began in 1911 with Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works, a small Tokyo workshop. The company's early innovations included the DAT car ...
Is AI Truly Thinking or Just Imitating? The Shocking Truth Revealed
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode delves into the groundbreaking Apple research paper titled 'The Illusion of Thinking,' which challenges the widely held b...
The Invisible Titan: How. EMC Built theDigital. World You Never KnewExisted
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode uncovers the fascinating and largely unknown story of EMC Corporation, a tech giant that quietly powered the digital revolution. Starting...
How a $4,500 Video Shook the Razor Empire: The Dollar Shave Club Revolution
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dollar Shave Club story is more than just razors and subscriptions—it’s a tale of disruption, humor, and corporate upheaval that redefined an ...
From Joke to Code: The Wild Rise of Flask
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode dives into the unexpected and captivating origin story of Flask, one of the most widely used Python web frameworks in modern deve...
Hospira: The Invisible Giant of Modern Medicine
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the remarkable and complex journey of Hospira, a company that became a silent cornerstone of global healthcare. Born as a spin-o...
The Unsung Giants of Tech: The Epic Story of Alcatel
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alcatel, a telecommunications titan, was a major player in shaping the modern connected world. From its roots in 19th-century France to its rise as a ...
From Dinosaurs to Decline: The Epic Tale of Silicon Graphic
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) was a pioneering tech company that revolutionized Hollywood and scientific visualization with its innovative hardware and...
How Glossier Redefined Beauty with Selfies, Pink, and a Cult Following
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glossier's journey is a compelling tale of innovation, community, and transformation in the beauty industry. Founded by Emily Weiss, the brand eme...
From DNA to Life-Saving Miracles: The Genentech Revolution
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genentech's story begins in 1976 with a groundbreaking scientific idea and an ambitious vision. Co-founded by venture capitalist Robert A. Swanson...
From Baseball Gloves to Runway: The Unlikely Evolution of Coach
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the remarkable journey of Coach Inc., tracing its origins from a small New York leather workshop in 1941 to its status as a g...
ASP.NET Core: The Software Revolution That Redefined Web Development
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of 'Tech Tales Found' explores the transformative journey of ASP.NET Core, a framework that redefined Microsoft's approach to web develop...
The Bookstore That Fell: Borders' Rise and Tragic Fall in the Digital Age
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Borders, the bookstore chain that once operated over 1,200 stores and was a cultural institution, serves as a cautionary tale for busines...
From Chaos to Collaboration: The Untold Story of GitHub
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the fascinating origins and evolution of GitHub, the digital platform that quietly powers much of the modern world. It begins...
From Garage to Gigantic: The Rise and Turbulent Journey of Gimlet Media
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep into the compelling saga of Gimlet Media, once hailed as the revolutionary force behind narrative podcasting. Founded in 2014 ...
From. Skyto Stream: The DirecTV Revolution and Its Rocky Road to Relevance
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DirecTV began as a revolutionary force in television, offering satellite-based broadcasting that bypassed traditional cable infrastructure and brought...
From Cornfields to Clouds: The ExactTarget Story
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of 'Tech Tales Found' explores the fascinating journey of ExactTarget, a company that redefined digital marketing from its unlike...
Tails OS: The Digital Ghost That Lets You Vanish Online
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tails, short for 'The Amnesic Incognito Live System,' is a privacy-focused operating system designed to leave no digital trace. Running entire...
Revolutionizing the Road: The Rivian Story - From Scrappy Startup to Electric Giant
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rivian, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has taken the world by storm with its sustainable and adventurous approach to transportation. Founded b...
The Nortel Legacy: How a $400 Billion Company Went from Pioneering Digital Communications to Bankruptcy
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nortel, once a pioneering tech company in digital communications, had a meteoric rise and fall. Founded in 1895 as Northern Electric, it grew into a g...
From Snowboards to Software: The Shopify Story That Revolutionized E-Commerce
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shopify's story begins not in a Silicon Valley garage, but with a snowboard shop called Snowdevil, born from the frustration of its founder, Tobia...
From Infamy to Lifeline: The Celgene Paradox
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the extraordinary and ethically complex journey of Celgene, a pharmaceutical company that transformed one of history's most infa...
From Isolation to Innovation: How Bioverativ Transformed Lives in the Fight Against Hemophilia
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the powerful impact of Bioverativ, a biotechnology company spun off from Biogen in 2017, which revolutionized treatment for hemo...
From Batteries to Bankruptcy: The Untold Story of RadioShack's Meteoric Rise and Crash
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RadioShack, a once-iconic electronics retailer, has a fascinating story that spans over nine decades. Founded in 1921 by two brothers, Theodore and Mi...
HAProxy: The Invisible Engine Powering Your Favorite Websites
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HAProxy, the world’s fastest and most widely used open-source software load balancer, quietly powers the internet behind the scenes, ensuring that w...
The Beyond Burger Effect: How Plant-Based Meat is Changing the Game
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Meat has revolutionized the food industry with its plant-based meat alternatives, making it possible for consumers to enjoy a satisfying meat e...
How a $69 Billion Deal Shook the Invisible Engine Behind Your Favorite Apps
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VMware, the company that revolutionized how computers operate through virtualization, began as a bold idea in 1998 by a group of brilliant engineers i...
How CareFusion Revolutionized Hospital Safety with Game-Changing Tech
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CareFusion emerged in 2009 as a bold spin-off from Cardinal Health, driven by a mission to combat two of healthcare's most dangerous threats: medi...
From Bankruptcy to Broadcasting Empire: The Untold Story of Capital Cities/ABC
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In post-World War II Albany, New York, a nearly bankrupt radio station set in motion a chain of events that would reshape the American media landscape...
Silent Guardians of the Digital Age: The Story of Aruba Networks
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the pivotal yet often overlooked role of Aruba Networks in shaping our interconnected world. Hosts Amanda and Jason explore h...
From Gas Station to Global Activism: The Unlikely Rise of Ben & Jerry's
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben & Jerry's began in 1978 as a quirky ice cream shop in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, founded by childhood friends Ben Cohen a...
From Da Vinci to Driverless: The Autonomous Revolution Unveiled
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the fascinating evolution and impact of autonomous technology, tracing its origins from Leonardo da Vinci’s self-propelled car...
Burning Platform: The Tumultuous Tale of Nokia's Dominance and Downfall
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Nokia is a Shakespearean tragedy of a tech giant that rose to dominance in the mobile phone industry, only to fall victim to its own comp...
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Rise of Affirm and the Future of Financial Services
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Affirm, a "Buy Now, Pay Later" giant, has transformed the financial landscape with its transparent and flexible payment options. Founded by ...
AppDynamics: The Invisible Heroes Keeping Your Apps Alive
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode dives into the world of AppDynamics, a powerful yet largely unknown force in the tech ecosystem. Designed as an 'Application Perf...
BlueKai: The Hidden Architect of Your Digital Shadow
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep into the rise and impact of BlueKai, a pioneering data management platform that revolutionized digital advertising by tracking...
From. Chaosto. Captain:The Tech Revolution That Transformed a. Region One Rideat a Time
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the bustling, unpredictable streets of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, two former McKinsey consultants—Mudassir Sheikha from Pakis...
From Transparent Pants to Pandemic Triumph: The Lululemon Drama That Redefined Fashion
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lululemon’s journey from a niche yoga apparel brand to a global athleisure powerhouse is filled with bold innovation, corporate missteps, and public...
Corporations: The Unseen Forces Shaping Our World
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of corporations has been around for centuries, evolving from proto-corporations in the Middle Ages to the modern corporation in the 17th c...
The Creative Giant: Adobe's Journey from Garage Startup to Global Dominance
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adobe, the tech behemoth behind everyday digital creations, has a fascinating story. Founded by John Warnock and Charles Geschke in 1982, Adobe began ...
From Bass to Billion: The Unstoppable Rise of Beats Electronics
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beats Electronics redefined how the world experienced audio, transforming headphones from utilitarian gadgets into powerful fashion statements and cul...
From Cocoa to Culture: The Sweet Rise and Bitter Twists of Cadbury
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cadbury's story begins not with chocolate bars, but with a Victorian-era Quaker grocer named John Cadbury, who opened a small shop in Birmingham i...
The Underdog Story of Moderna: From Small Biotech to COVID-19 Vaccine Pioneer
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moderna, a small biotech company, has made history with its mRNA technology, revolutionizing the field of medicine. Founded in 2010 by Noubar Afeyan a...
From Underdog to Tech Titan: The Google Pixel’s Journey of AI, Cameras, and Disruption
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Google Pixel has emerged as one of the most transformative smartphones in modern tech history, not through brute force or flashy specs, but throug...
Metabase: The Open-Source Revolution That Gave Power Back to the People
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Metabase began as a side project born from frustration. In 2014, Sameer Al-Sakran, then a CTO at Expa, was tired of the cumbersome, gatekept world of ...
From Betrayal to Billion-Dollar Empire: The Explosive Birth of PlayStation
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of PlayStation is one of betrayal, innovation, and cultural transformation. It all began in the late 1980s when Nintendo, seeking to evolve ...
From Pandemic Savior to Gaming Icon: The. Unbelievable Journey ofthe Nintendo Switch
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Te Nintendo Switch emerged not just as a gaming console but as a cultural phenomenon that redefined how people play, connect, and even cope with life’...
Midjourney: The AI Art Revolution That’s Redefining Creativity
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of '020:Tech Tales Found', hosts Amanda and Jason take listeners on an immersive journey into the world of AI-enerated art thr...
The Snowflake Effect: How This Data Giant is Revolutionizing the World
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Snowflake Inc. has revolutionized data management with its cloud-based data warehouse platform. Founded in 2012 by Benoît Dageville, Thierry Cruanes,...
10 CDs for a Penny" - The Siren Song of Columbia House: A Journey into the Dark Side of Direct-to-Consumer Sales
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Columbia House story began in 1955 as a pioneering direct-to-consumer music club, offering vinyl records by mail. It evolved over the years, adapt...
FreeBSD: The Unsung Hero Powering Your Netflix, PlayStation, and the Internet
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of 'Tech Tales Found' uncovers the dramatic origin story of FreeBSD — the invisible operating system that powers much of the mo...
From Gadget to Guardian: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Journey That Redefines Wristwear
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The evolution of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. rise than just a tech story—it's a journey filled with innovation, setbacks, and life-changing breakt...
Browser Wars: How Netscape Changed the Internet Forever
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netscape Navigator, a pioneering web browser, revolutionized the internet in the 1990s. Founded by Marc Andreessen and James Clark, the company's inno...
Obsidian: The Digital Brain Revolutionizing How We Think, Link, and Learn
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I a world drowning in information,where the average person consumes the equivalent of 147newspapers daily,Amanda and Jason dive into the story of Obsi...
The Enron Scandal: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Greed and Deceit
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Enron scandal is one of the most infamous corporate scandals in history. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Enron, a Houston-based energy company,...
Powering the World: The Fascinating History of Motors
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast "200: Tech Tales Found" explores the fascinating history of motors, from their humble beginnings to their current ubiquity in ou...
Notion: From Bankruptcy to Billion-Dollar Productivity Powerhouse
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of 020 :Tech Tales Found 'dives into the remarkable story of Notion , digital workspace now used by over 100 million people worldwide...
From Acorns to ARM: Howa Tiny British Company Powered the Digital World
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ARM Holdings, though not a household name, is embedded in nearly every smart device on the planet. Starting in a barn in Cambridge in 1978 as Acorn Co...
How the Microsoft SurfacePro Redefined Computing, One Kickstand at a Time
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 2010,the tech world was divided—laptops were powerful but bulky, while tablets offered portability without productivity. Microsoft saw ...
Meta Quest Pro: $1,500 Down the Virtual Rabbit Hole – Genius or Gimmick?
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep dive into one of tech’s most ambitious yet polarizing devices, Amanda and Jason explore the story behind the Meta Quest Pro —a mixed ...
From Pioneer to Footnote: The Epic Story of RealPlayer's Dominance and Decline
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of RealPlayer is a fascinating and cautionary tale of innovation, dominance, and decline. Born in the mid-1990s, RealPlayer revolutionized t...
The mRNA Odyssey: CureVac's Journey from Triumph to Trials
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CureVac, a German biotech company, embarked on a journey to revolutionize medicine with mRNA technology. Founded in 2000, they aimed to develop vaccin...
CapCut: The. App ThatTurned. Everyone Into aVideo Wizard
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CapCut, the video editing app developed by ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—has revolutionized how people create content in the digital age....
From Soap to Seltzer: The Unlikely Rise and Resilience of Anheuser-Busch
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep into the improbable and often astonishing story behind Anheuser-Busch, a company that transformed from a struggling 19th-centu...
How a Legal Battle Birthed the Router Revolution: OpenWRT’s Rise
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenWRT began as an unexpected consequence of a legal dispute involving Linksys and open-source software licensing. In the early 2000s, the popular WR...