6 Operational Challenges to Using Open Source Software

In today’s rapidly evolving markets, companies that consistently innovate, most quickly and at the least cost, will win. And, as you’ve seen in our ongoing series, using Open Source Software (OSS) enables rapid, low-cost innovation. But it...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 15, 2017

How to Maintain Open Source Compliance After Code Changes

The previous article in this series covered how to establish a baseline for open source software compliance by finding exactly which open source software is already in use and under which licenses it is available. But how do you make sure...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 15, 2017

Solving Monitoring in the Cloud With Prometheus

Hundreds of companies are now using the open source Prometheus monitoring solution in production, across industries ranging from telecommunications and cloud providers to video streaming and databases.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 14, 2017

This Week in Open Source News: Vault7 Wikileaks Details & Industry Comments Emerge, Updates to Skype for Linux & More

This week in open source news, the massive Wikileaks document release prompts industry leaders to comment, Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols reviews the latest updates and features for Skype for Linux, and more! Keep reading to stay on top of this...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 10, 2017

Establishing a Clean Software Baseline for Open Source License Compliance

One of a company’s first challenges when starting an open source compliance program is to find exactly which open source software is already in use and under which licenses it is available.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 8, 2017

Why Using Open Source Software Helps Companies Stay Flexible and Innovate

Companies that use Open Source Software (OSS) find that it offers the most flexibility of any third-party software alternative. You are, for example, never locked into a vendor, their costs, their buying structures, or their...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 8, 2017

The Companies That Support Linux and Open Source: VMware

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility and has been active in open source development for many years.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 6, 2017

This Week in Open Source, CNCF Announces 6th Managed Project, Changes in OSS Accelerate SDN & More

This week in open source news, CNCF adds gRPC to list of existing projects, making it the sixth, and other stories. Keep reading to stay on top of your news this week!  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 3, 2017

How to Raise Awareness of Your Company’s Open Source License Compliance

Communication is one of the seven essential elements to ensure the success of open source license compliance activities. And it’s not enough to communicate compliance policies and processes with executive leadership, managers, engineers,...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 2, 2017

Free Webinar on How To Develop a Winning Speaking Submission from Deb Nicholson and Women in Open Source

Women in Open Source will kick off a webinar series that will discuss cultivating more diverse viewpoints and voices in open source, including both inspirational ideas and practical tips the community can immediately put into action. The...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 2, 2017

6 Reasons Why Open Source Software Lowers Development Costs

In some organizations, faster development is the primary motivation for using Open Source Software (OSS.) For others, cost savings or flexibility is the most important factor.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 28, 2017

Linux Security Fundamentals Part 6: Introduction to nmap

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The Linux Foundation | Feb 27, 2017

This Week in Open Source News: Diversity Talk at OSLS Reveals Minority Challenges in Tech, ONAP Project Announced & More

This week in open source and Linux news, a talk on diversity in tech sparked a pithy article for The New Stack via Darryl Taft, The Linux Foundation consolidates two projects to form ONAP, and more. Keep reading for a curated look at the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 24, 2017

Using Open Source Software to Speed Development and Gain Business Advantage

There are many compelling reasons to use Open Source Software (OSS), all of which add up to a competitive advantage for the organization.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 23, 2017

5 Videos to Get You Pumped to Speak at MesosCon 2017

Last year, experts from Uber, Twitter, PayPal, and Hubspot, and many other companies shared how they use Apache Mesos at MesosCon events in North America and Europe. Their talks helped inspire developers to get involved in the project, try...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 22, 2017

Basic Rules to Streamline Open Source Compliance For Software Development

The following is adapted from The Linux Foundation’s e-book, Open Source Compliance in the Enterprise, by Ibrahim Haddad, PhD.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 22, 2017

The Companies That Support Linux and Open Source: Mender.io

IoT is largely transitioning from hype to implementation with the growth of smart and connected devices spanning across all industries including building automation, energy, healthcare and manufacturing. The automotive industry has given...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 21, 2017

Linux Security Fundamentals Part 5: Introduction to tcpdump and wireshark

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The Linux Foundation | Feb 21, 2017

How The Linux Foundation is Advancing Next-Gen Internet Infrastructure

The breadth of the The Linux Foundation (affectionately known as The LF) is often overlooked due to its eponymous name. However, what may not be apparent to the layman is that The LF is providing a true foundation for the next generation...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 17, 2017

This Week in Open Source News: Linux Foundation Training Provides Crucial Team Education, Open Source Leadership Summit News & More

This week in Linux and open source news, John Shewchuk explains why training programs like that of The Linux Foundation are key to educating enterprise teams, many announcements from Open Source Leadership Summit in Lake Tahoe, and more!...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 17, 2017

AT&T, Intel, Google, Microsoft, Visa, and More to Speak at Open Networking Summit 2017

The Linux Foundation has announced keynote speakers and session highlights for Open Networking Summit, to be held April 3-6, 2017 in Santa Clara, CA.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 16, 2017

5 Tips on Enterprise Open Source Success From Capital One, Google, and Walmart

Some of the world’s largest and most successful companies gathered this week at Open Source Leadership Summit in Lake Tahoe to share best practices around open source use and participation. Companies from diverse industries — from...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 16, 2017

What Is Open Source Software?

What is Open Source Software? Most of us think we already know, but in fact, there are a number of interpretations and nuances to defining Open Source.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 14, 2017

Growing Your Open Source Community With Twitter

Engagement in an open source community leads to collaboration, says Jason Hibbets, community evangelist at Red Hat. And social media is one good tool that projects can use to help increase engagement in their communities, he adds, “because...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 13, 2017

Linux Security Fundamentals: Estimating the Cost of a Cyber Attack

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The Linux Foundation | Feb 13, 2017