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Showcase Your Support for Linux: Become a Member of the Linux Foundation

By becoming a member of the Linux Foundation you are helping the organization that employs Linus Torvalds.   Your support will go a long way in enhancing, promoting and protecting Linux for generations to come.

Membership Pays for Itself Immediately

At only $99.00 Linux Foundation membership pays for itself if you attend the Linux Foundation LinuxCon Event, one of the Linux Foundation online or in-person training courses, or attend O'Reilly's Open Source Convention (OSCON), or make regular purchases of O'Reilly products. Plus, you will receive a permanent Linux.com email address that shows the world – and future employers – that you are a proud supporter and member of the Linux community.

Membership Keeps on Paying

Your membership also will also connect you with the information, tools and events needed to advance your career and stay current with the platform. Here are all the benefits:

Linux Foundation Benefits:

  • Your own Linux.com email address. Don't suffer from bob.smith2315@mail.com
  • Your choice of a Linux Foundation T-Shirt
  • A weekly Linux.com "Briefing Book" with news, technical tips, and analysis to keep you ahead of the curve.
  • The ability to run for and vote for a Linux Foundation board seat and influence the direction of the foundation
  • Exclusive access to Member-only benefits at Linux Foundation events

Discounts that pay for the cost of membership and then some:

  • 30% Off of Linux Foundation LinuxCon 2009 registration fees. – Over $100 value - pays for itself with one use.
  • 20% Discount on registration fees for Linux Foundation Training - Over $100 value - pays for itself with one use.
  • 35% of O'Reilly Books and E-Books
  • 35% of No Starch Press Publications
  • 15% off Subscription to Linux Journal
  • 15% off Neuros Technologies NeurosLink. The Neuros LINK allows you to watch internettv (hulu, youtube) as well as downloads on your TV using Linux.
  • 50% off Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE)
  • $10 off every $40 order on Thinkgeek (excluding shipping and taxes)

Join Now and Get an Extra Benefit

  • 20% Off O'Reilly's Open Source Convention (OSCON) - Over $100 value - pays for itself with one use.

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Please read the Individual Membership Agreement before proceeding.

Questions? Contact us via email at membership (at) linux-foundation dot org or call us at +1 415 723 9709.