Articles by The Linux Foundation

Charting the Course: Reflections from the 2023 Open Source Congress

In July 2023, Geneva, Switzerland, became the meeting ground for Open Source Congress, a research roundtable organized by the Linux Foundation. This gathering addressed pressing concerns facing the open source community, such as...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Dec 5, 2023

Embracing Open Source Excellence: Discover LF Management & Best Practices

In the ever-expanding and often decentralized universe of open source, from software to hardware, standards, and data, and the communities of practice that have formed around them, getting the information you need quickly to make decisions...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Dec 4, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: November 2023

This month, our communities met in Chicago for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, where AI topics were front and center. Two new LF Research reports have been published: the World of Open Source Global Spotlight and the 2023 State of...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Nov 30, 2023

Xen Project Releases Version 4.18 with New Security, Performance, and Architecture Enhancements for AI/ML Applications

New release to include updates from AMD, Arm, BUGSENG, EPAM, Vates, XenServer, and other contributors.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Nov 20, 2023

Unlocking the Future of Finance IT: Key Insights from The 2023 Open Source in Financial Services Report

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The Linux Foundation | Nov 1, 2023

Navigating the Open Source Landscape: Key Insights from the Global Spotlight 2023 Report

LF Research’s "World of Open Source: Global Spotlight 2023" report, written by Adrienn Lawson and Stephen Hendrick, with a foreword by Sachiko Muto of OpenForum Europe and RI.SE Research Institutes of Sweden, serves as an invaluable...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 26, 2023

OpenSSF Update Q4 2023: Building on Our Security Work

Hello, Linux Foundation members and readers! Here’s what we at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) worked on during the past quarter:  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 24, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: October 2023

This month’s newsletter will be one of our biggest ever! In October, our communities met in person at the Open Source Summit Europe in Bilbao and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + OSS in Shanghai, China. At OpenSSF’s Secure Open Source Summit in...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 19, 2023

Linux Foundation Project Communities Collaborate Onsite at OCP Global Summit 2023

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The Linux Foundation | Oct 12, 2023

Sovereign Tech Fund Boosts Yocto Project to Help Drive Open Source Excellence

New funding from the Sovereign Tech Fund will help the Yocto Project drive significant transformation  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 10, 2023

Exploring the Future of Open Source Solutions in the Mobile Industry

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The Linux Foundation | Sep 26, 2023

Open Source Program Offices in 2023: Key Insights and Gap Exploration

2023 has emerged as a watershed moment in the open source landscape. This year’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) survey by the Linux Foundation and the TODO Group sheds new insights into their pervasiveness within organizations...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 26, 2023

Key Insights from "The European Public Sector Open Source Opportunity"

In an era where digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a necessity across industries, Open Source Software (OSS) has emerged as a driver for public sector innovation. The Linux Foundation's groundbreaking report, "The European...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 21, 2023

Open Source and the CRA: It Will Not Work

Expect to see open source “not approved for the EU” if the EU CRA goes forward.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 21, 2023

World of Open Source Europe Spotlight 2023: Why It Matters and What It Reveals

In an era where technological advancements are shaping the future, understanding the role and impact of open source technology is more critical than ever. This is the driving force behind the "World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight 2023"...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 19, 2023

Open Source for Sustainability: How Linux Foundation projects accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Helping to solve global challenges through shared investment in open source technologies is a large part of the work we do at the Linux Foundation, and describing the impact of our project communities in this capacity – what progress is...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 15, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: September 2023

Welcome to the September edition of the Linux Foundation newsletter! This month we have an announcement about a new vulnerability disclosure policy, new research published about sustainability in open source projects, news from WASMCon,...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 14, 2023

Strengthening Security: What You Need to Know About our New Vulnerability Reporting Policy

In the digital age, security is paramount for building trust. With the constant rise of digital threats across all layers of our software infrastructure, organizations must make security a top priority. Security is a core priority at the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 14, 2023

Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s Open Source Summit Europe

We’re less than 2 weeks away from the 12th annual Open Source Summit Europe, the premier European conference to showcase the open source community’s expertise and innovation. This year’s event will take place in Bilbao, Spain September...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 7, 2023

Joint Development Foundation to co-host first CHIPS R&D Standards Summit with industry leaders

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, the role of standards in driving innovation and ensuring quality can’t be overstated. To that end, the Joint Development Foundation, a neutral and non-profit home to important...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 25, 2023

What You Need to Know About the US Federal Government's RFI on Open Source Software Security

Introduction The US Federal Government's recent Request for Information (RFI) on Open Source Software Security (announced by the US White House) is a noteworthy development for open source software (OSS). This RFI originated from the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 25, 2023

OpenDaylight: Celebrating 10 Years of the Most Popular Open Source SDN Controller

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Open Daylight, so we at LF Networking wanted to spotlight how it has grown to be the most popular open source SDN controller, a top important open source project in networking, and how it will...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 22, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: August 2023

Welcome to the August edition of the Linux Foundation Newsletter! We have an important announcement for the 3D graphics and virtual world industry: the launch of the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD). Plus, don't miss our exclusive training and...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2023

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Shaping the Future: A Conversation with Jory Burson on the 2023 State of Open Standards

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The Linux Foundation | Aug 15, 2023

Lessons from Maintainers of the World’s Most Critical Software

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The Linux Foundation | Aug 10, 2023