Compliance and Security

SBOM - SB Doesn’t Stand for Silver Bullet

Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) are like ingredient labels on food. They are critical to keep consumers safe and healthy, they are somewhat standardized, but it is a lot more exciting to grow or make the food rather than the label. What...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Jun 15, 2022

A Guide to Enterprise Open Source: Why Your Organization Needs It Now

There are some universal truths about open source software (OSS). It has revolutionized our world and become the foundation of our digital society, the backbone of our digital economy, and the basis of our digital existence. Every...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 6, 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

Untold Stories of Open Source: Priyanka Sharma

In open source communities, we meet people every day. We probably know their current role and responsibilities, but we don’t always have perspective on the history, education, and career path that made them who they are. These are some of...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Jun 6, 2022

Why Do Enterprises Use and Contribute to Open Source Software

When people find out I work at the Linux Foundation they invariably ask what we do? Sometimes it is couched around the question, As in the Linux operating system? I explain open source software and try to capture the worldwide impact into...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Jun 2, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Absolute Path vs Relative Path in Linux/Unix

This is a classic article from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our free intro to Linux course.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 28, 2022

Your Path to More Knowledge and Opportunities

I confess I am a lifelong learner – addicted to learning about new things and gaining new skills. So, when I started at The Linux Foundation, I was excited to see the depth and breadth of the training we offer (and employees have access to...  Read More

Dan Whiting | May 26, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: How to Install an SSL Certificate on Linux Server

This is a classic article from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our free intro to Linux course.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 21, 2022

Linux Foundation Podcast Series: "The Untold Stories of Open Source"

The power of a story. I first wrote about this 7 years ago in a series I titled Lessons from a Two Year Old. But it is a reality as old as time itself – humans are wired for stories. We enjoy listening to them, telling them, and they help...  Read More

Dan Whiting | May 20, 2022

Compliance and Security

Open Source Software Security: Turning Sand into Concrete

Last week I had the privilege of participating in the Open Source Software Security Summit II in Washington, DC. The Linux Foundation and OpenSSF gathered around 100 participants from enterprise, the U.S. government, and the open source...  Read More

Dan Whiting | May 19, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Vim 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Vim

This is a classic article written by Joe ‘Zonker’ Brockmeier from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our free intro to Linux course.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 14, 2022

Compliance and Security

Brian Behlendorf Testifies on Open Source Software Security to the US House Committee on Science and Technology

This post originally appeared on OpenSSF’s blog. On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Brian Behlendorf, OpenSSF General Manager, testified to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Brian’s testimony...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 11, 2022

Create Impact Change with the 2022 Call for Code

I am always amazed at the impact we all have coming together, using our collective talents for good. Combining our collective brain power, skills, time, and resources produces stellar results – maybe it is better rendering management for...  Read More

Dan Whiting | May 10, 2022

In Memory of Shubhra Kar

This past week, we lost our dear friend, colleague, and a true champion of the open source community. Our CTO, Shubhra Kar, passed away suddenly while he was with his entire LF family at our first in-person, all-hands gathering since...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 10, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: How to Run Your Own Git Server

This is a classic article written by Swapnil Bhartiya from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our free intro to Linux course.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 7, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: How to Install and Use Wine to Run Windows Applications on Linux

This is a classic article written by Jack Wallen from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our Essentials of Linux System Administration course!  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 30, 2022

How Project Lura is Improving APIs

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) provide exponential growth opportunities for what the web and its data and applications can do for us. Since APIs allow for sharing of data between applications, doors open to what is possible as...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Apr 29, 2022

NFTs should be green, too

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are an invention unique in human history whose role is fast extending beyond the speculative trends around collectibles to use cases that have a positive social impact.  Read More

Jason Perlow | Apr 25, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Configuring the Linux Sudoers File

This is a classic article written by Istimsak Abdulbasir from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our Essentials of Linux System Administration course!  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 23, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: 14 tail and head commands in Linux/Unix

This is a classic article written by Surendra Anne from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our Essentials of Linux System Administration course!  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 16, 2022

Linux Foundation Events Code of Conduct Transparency Report - 2021 Event Summary

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Kristin OConnell | Apr 15, 2022

Compliance and Security

More Time on Innovating, Less Time on Compliance

I am old enough to remember when organizations developed software in-house – all of it. I also clearly remember my information systems college professor teaching it is almost always less expensive and better to use code/programs already...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Apr 15, 2022

A Rarity in Open Source

About 3 ½ years ago, Sanath Kumar Ramesh and his wife welcomed their son, Raghav, into the world. Like any new parents, he immediately became their everything. And, as new parents do, they threw him a 1st birthday bash where many of their...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Apr 14, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Linux 101: Updating Your System

This is a classic article written by Jack Wallen from the Linux.com archives. For more great SysAdmin tips and techniques check out our free intro to Linux course.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 9, 2022

AI is better with open source

Open Source Software (OSS) is a proven model that delivers tangible benefits to businesses, including improved time-to-market, reduced costs, and increased flexibility. OSS is pervasive in the technology landscape and beyond it, with...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 5, 2022

Question from the New Guy!

“Here’s a question from the new guy”. I have been using this a lot the past few weeks after starting here at the Linux Foundation as the lead editor and content manager. How long can I pull that off? The reality is that I am new to working...  Read More

Dan Whiting | Apr 4, 2022