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Linux Foundation

(Linux Foundation, San Francisco, CA, www.linux-foundation.org) A membership association devoted to fostering the Linux operating system. Sponsored by major hardware and open source vendors, it was formed by merging the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) and Free Standards Group (FSG) in 2007, both of which were dedicated to Linux and open source software. See Linux.

Open Source Development Labs (OSDL)
The OSDL was founded in 2000 to provide technical support for Linux developers, giving them access to a variety of high-end hardware to test products. In 2003, Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, joined the OSDL to continue his development work on the Linux kernel.

Free Standards Group (FSG)
The FSG was founded in 2000 to regulate interface and internationalization standards for Linux. The Linux Foundation supports the Linux Standard Base (see LSB) and OpenI18N internationalization (see OpenI18N).

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We are delighted to welcome Ribbon to our growing roster of members, said Arpit Joshipura, General Manager, Networking and Orchestration, The Linux Foundation.

Spain : Ribbon Communications Joins The Linux Foundation as Silver Member

The Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world's top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and commercial adoption.

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The Linux Foundation also hosts the Core Infrastructure

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Demand for Linux talent continues apace, and it's becoming more important for employers to be able to verify candidates have the skilisets they need," said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation.

2015 Linux jobs report: Linux professionals in high demand: rise of open cloud platforms driving need for Linux expertise

The Linux Foundation, which employs the creator of Linux himself, Linus Torvalds, primarily supports the Linux kernel development community.

What Heartbleed means for the future of the internet

Open source software and collaborative development have been proven to accelerate technology innovation in markets where major transformation is underway," said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation.

Technology Leaders Establish the AllSeen Alliance to Advance the 'Internet of Everything'

OpenMAMA, the backbone of the Open Platform, was open sourced by NYSE Technologies as of October 31, 2011 and is hosted by the Linux Foundation.

-NYSE Technologies Open Platform launches enterprise edition

The MeeGo system of Linux Foundation combines projects of US Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Finnish mobile-phone maker Nokia Oyj (HEL: NOK1V) into a single Linux-based platform for netbooks and entry-level desktops, handheld computing and communications devices, in-vehicle infotainment devices, connected TVs and media phones.

-Swedish Cybercom introduces Parallax multi-layer desktop

has become a Gold member, marking the first time a Chinese enterprise has joined the Linux Foundation.

China Mobile joins Linux Foundation

lt;p>The MeeGo code will be hosted by the Linux Foundation, and anyone who wants to develop an application for MeeGo will use the Qt framework.

Nokia and Intel launch new mobile operating system

The FLOSS Communities Summit: organized in partnership with Apache, Eclipse, the Linux Foundation, OSA The event will be rounded off with a unique forward-looking initiative, bringing together dozens of international experts working on future planning, scenarios and recommendations: the 2009 edition of the 2020 FLOSS RoadMap, coordinated by Jean-Pierre Laisne, Chief Open Source strategist at Bull.

The open world forum

The Linux Foundation has formally announced the kick off for its "We're Linux" video contest.