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

(Updated July 15, 2022)  Read More

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

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Writing a Simple Bash Script

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 | Apr 2, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Viewing Linux Logs from the Command Line

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 | Mar 26, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: How to Rescue a Non-booting GRUB 2 on Linux

This is a classic article written by Carla Schroder 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 | Mar 20, 2022

LF Energy: Solving the Problems of the Modern Electric Grid Through Shared Investment

Arresting climate change is no longer an option but a must to save the planet for future generations. The key to doing so is to transition off fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and to do so without tanking economies and our very way...  Read More

Jason Perlow | Mar 17, 2022

Looking to Hire or be Hired? Participate in the 10th Annual Open Source Jobs Report and Tell Us What Matters Most 

Last year’s Jobs Report generated interesting insights into the nature of the open source jobs market – and informed priorities for developers and hiring managers alike. The big takeaway was that hiring open source talent is a priority,...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 16, 2022

STATEMENT AGAINST TEXAS DISCRIMINATION

LF Equality Statement Download  Read More

Kristin OConnell | Mar 16, 2022

Academy Software Foundation: Digital Transformation of the Entertainment Industry is Driven by Open Technology and a Visionary, Inclusive Community

In a new case study released by Linux Foundation Research, in collaboration with the Academy Software Foundation, entitled Open Source in Entertainment: How the Academy Software Foundation Creates Shared Value, we learn a compelling story...  Read More

Jason Perlow | Mar 15, 2022

The Linux Foundation Welcomes New Board Members from Ericsson, Fujitsu, Meta, Panasonic, Sony, and VMWare

The Linux Foundation’s Board of Directors represents a cross-section of our membership–from different industries with different backgrounds and expertises. This broad, diverse group works hard to ensure the Linux Foundation is achieving...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 15, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: How to Securely Transfer Files Between Servers with scp

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 | Mar 13, 2022

Block Joins the Linux Foundation

You know Block – but you may not know that you know the company. After changing their name in December from Square, Inc. to Block, the company is made up of Square, Cash App, TIDAL, Spiral, and TBD54566975. We are excited to announce that...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 10, 2022

DENT 2.0, Secure and Scalable Open Source Network Operating System Aimed at Small and Mid-Size Enterprises, Released

The DENT project is an open source network operating system utilizing the Linux Kernel, Switchdev, and other Linux based projects, hosted under the Linux Foundation. The project has announced DENT 2.0 is available for immediate download....  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 8, 2022

A Summary of Census II: Open Source Software Application Libraries the World Depends On

Introduction It has been estimated that Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) constitutes 70-90% of any given piece of modern software solutions. FOSS is an increasingly vital resource in nearly all industries, public and private sectors,...  Read More

Jason Perlow | Mar 7, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: Linux 101: 5 Commands for Checking Memory Usage in 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 free intro to Linux course.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 6, 2022

Three Ways to Engage with Open Source Program Offices

Share and learn by speaking at OSPOCon, joining Work Day activities, and more opportunities from TODO Do you engage in open source-related tasks within your organization? You know that collaboration is key. Here are three ways to engage...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 3, 2022

Linux How-To

Classic SysAdmin: The Linux Filesystem Explained

This is a classic article written by Paul Brown 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 | Feb 27, 2022

Leveraging the Open Source Program Office: New Research Unpacks the Evolution of the OSPO (and a Whole Lot More)

OSS is a growing phenomenon, and every journey to open source best practices is unique. At the same time, there’s a whole lot of room to grow some more. Many organizations use Open Source Program Offices to align their open source efforts...  Read More

Jason Perlow | Feb 25, 2022

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Cybersecurity: Is Your Organization Ready?

The Linux Foundation recently published findings on The State of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Cybersecurity Readiness, conducted in late 2021. Jason Perlow, LF editorial director, spoke with Stephen Hendrick, vice president of...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 15, 2022

On DEI Research: Why the Linux Foundation? Why now?

The open source community is working on many simultaneous challenges, not the least of which is addressing vulnerabilities in the core of our projects, securing the software supply chain, and protecting it from threat actors. At the same...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jan 20, 2022