Articles by The Linux Foundation

Some Analysts Still Don't Get It

In the early days of Linux, analysts were spouting all kinds of nonsense about Linux. It was pretty clear that folks from firms like Forrester and Gartner weren’t clued in entirely about what Linux is, how open source works, nor did they...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 26, 2011

Guest Blog: On the Lighter Side – Help Disguise the Pengroid

I want to thank Dave Marshall, social media guru at Virtual Bridges, for sharing with us the company’s cool new contest in this guest post. I’m thinking about getting in on the action here. Check it out. We want to share with the Linux.com...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 24, 2011

Jump-Starting Open Source Participation

One of the great things about being The Linux Foundation is that we get to work with the foremost open source contributors in the world on a regular basis. What’s just as exciting, though, is watching companies evolve from traditional,...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 20, 2011

A Look at Vim Text Objects

Vim fans, or folks who might be thinking about trying Vim, should take a look at Jared Carroll’s Vim Text Objects: The Definitive Guide. Carroll’s guide explains how to edit with “text objects” rather than thinking of Vim as a...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 19, 2011

Shaping the Future of Linux: Clarissa Womack

Growing up with Linux Clarissa Womack has been a Linux fan for over a decade—and that’s saying a lot since she’s just 21 years old. At the tender age of ten, she decided that she wanted to become a computer programmer and, indeed, she has...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 18, 2011

Tying It All Together: The Future of Automotive Connectivity

This year marks the 125th anniversary of Carl Benz’ invention of the Patent-Motorwagen Nummer 1, widely regarded as the first automobile. Since then the automotive industry has been driving an economic and technological revolution...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 13, 2011

Paying tribute to technology icon Dennis Ritchie

Most of you who follow the tech industry have likely heard of the passing of computer programming icon Dennis M. Ritchie (also known as dmr) on October 8 at the age of 70. While it could be argued that Linus Torvalds is more famous in...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 13, 2011

Shaping the Future of Linux: Ken O'Brien

Greening Linux—with a little gaming on the side Can computer science change the world? Ask Ken O’Brien, a first-year Ph.D. student at University College Dublin’s Complex and Adaptive Systems Laboratory, and he’ll answer with a resounding...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 12, 2011

The Return of Linux.com

What a long, strange month it’s been. While Luke Skywalker spent most of the “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” movie trying to bring Darth Vader back from the Dark Side, the Return of Linux.com hasn’t been quite so dramatic. But it has not...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Oct 6, 2011

Welcome Tizen to The Linux Foundation

Today we are welcoming a new project hosted at The Linux Foundation. Tizen is a Linux-based, open source platform designed to address the future of HTML5-based applications across a variety of device types. We think the project has a lot...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 27, 2011

LinuxCon Europe and Embedded Linux Conference Europe Schedules Now Available

We have recently published schedules for LinuxCon Europe and Embedded Linux Conference Europe. These events will be taking place in late October in Prague. Hope to see you all there! Read more at News and Thoughts from Inside the Linux...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 24, 2011

Shaping the Future of Linux: Karim Allah Ahmed

We recently announced the winners of the first-ever Linux Foundaiton Linux Training Scholarship Program. During the month of September, we are sharing their stories with you. We talk this week to Egypt-based Karim Allah Ahmed. Blending...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 8, 2011

The Cracking of Kernel.org

As has recently been announced on the main kernel.org page, the main kernel.org server (known as “hera”) was recently compromised by an unknown intruder. This person was able to gain “root” access, meaning they had the full run of the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 31, 2011

The People Shaping the Future of Linux

We recently announced the winners of the first-ever Linux Foundaiton Linux Training Scholarship Program. During the month of September, we’ll be sharing their stories with you. First, please let us introduce you to Arpit Toshniwal. Sharing...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 30, 2011

As Linux Moves Into a New Decade, Companies Look for Linux Talent

The Linux community has been united around the globe over the last few weeks in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Linux. As we head into a new decade, many of The Linux Foundation’s members are looking for Linux talent to help advance...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 29, 2011

Reflections from LinuxCon

I just returned from a great trip to Vancouver for LinuxCon North America 2011. Here’s a quick (and visual) report on the proceedings, with a bias toward the FOSS compliance presentations. Jim Zemlin kicked off the proceedings with an...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 26, 2011

What We Know For Sure on Linux's 20th Anniversary

Twenty years ago today Linux creator Linus Torvalds posted a message online that would change the world: Hello everybody out there using minix – I’m doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won’t be big and professional like gnu) for...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 25, 2011

Pictures: 20th Anniversary of Linux Gala

Here are some pictures from last night’s amazing 20th Anniversary of Linux Gala and celebration. Lots of great costumes and a very special guest in a tux.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 18, 2011

MeeGo IVI Achieves GENIVI Compliance

I am very excited to share with the community and industry that MeeGo is among the first operating system offerings that have officially been certified by GENIVI to be compliant. This is another great milestone in the collaboration between...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2011

The Next 20 Years? Who Knows?

Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, took the stage in Vancouver, BC to talk about the challenges that Linux will face in the next 20 years. Whitehurst’s topic meshed nicely with the lead-in keynote from Jim Zemlin. While Zemlin examined the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2011

LinuxCon, 20th Anniversary of Linux Celebration Kicks Off

Today is a big day for the Linux community. I’m writing this from Vancouver, B.C. where Users, SysAdmins, developers and business executives have gathered for the third annual LinuxCon and the official celebration of the 20th Anniversary...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2011

Open Compliance Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

LinuxCon North America opens this week in Vancouver, with a centerpiece celebration of the 20th anniversary of Linux. The Linux Foundation’s Open Compliance Program celebrates a milestone, too: its one-year anniversary. To commemorate its...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 16, 2011

Future of the -longterm kernel releases.

tl;dr; -stable kernel releases stay the same this proposal is how we pick the -longterm releases -longterm kernels will be picked every year, and maintained for 2 years before being dropped. the same Documentation/stablekernelrules.txt...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 15, 2011

Introducing Our Linux Training Scholarship Winners!

The Linux Foundation today is announcing the recipients of its first-ever Linux Training Scholarship Program. While the economy remains sluggish, Linux development and IT jobs are on the rise. Just check out our Linux.com Jobsboard to see...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 9, 2011

Red Hat's Jim Whitehurst: "I Want to Meet Linus"

Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst is speaking this year at LinuxCon on opening day about the challenges that still lie ahead as we embark on another 20 years of Linux. We wanted to know more about Whitehurst’s perspective as we prepare for the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 26, 2011