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

This Week in Open Source News: CNCF Buys RethinkDB's Source Code, SnapRoute Has $25 Million in Funding & More

This week in Linux and open source news, CNCF announces purchase of RethinkDB’s source code, SnapRoute boasts new, industry-leading backers, and more! Use our weekly digest to round out your OSS news monitoring.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 10, 2017

Watch Camille Fournier, Donna Dillenberger, William 'whurley' Hurley Live at Open Source Leadership Summit This Week

Executives, experts, analysts, and leaders in open source technology will convene this week at Open Source Leadership Summit in Lake Tahoe. The event is invitation-only but The Linux Foundation is pleased to offer free live video streaming...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 9, 2017

Open Networking Summit to Hold Private “Think Tank” Event for Industry Leaders

An elite group of networking industry executives, investors and entrepreneurs will meet behind closed doors for a think tank discussion at Open Networking Summit (ONS) this year.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 9, 2017

The 7 Elements of an Open Source Management Program: Teams and Tools

The following is adapted from Open Source Compliance in the Enterprise by Ibrahim Haddad, PhD.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 8, 2017

Linux Security Fundamentals Part 3: Risk Assessment / Trade-offs and Business Considerations

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The Linux Foundation | Feb 8, 2017

Speak at The Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit and Automotive Linux Summit in Japan

More than 600 open source professionals, developers and operators will convene in Tokyo this year to collaborate, share information, and learn at Open Source Summit Japan. The technical conference will cover the latest in open source...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 7, 2017

This Week in Open Source News: OSS Leaders Oppose Immigration Ban, $800 Linux Laptop Announced & More

This week in open source and Linux news, open source industry leaders and executives have been vocally against President Trump’s immigration ban, the newly-announced KDE laptop could cost you more than 1.3k, and more! Keep reading to stay...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 3, 2017

The 7 Elements of an Open Source Management Program: Strategy and Process

The following is adapted from Open Source Compliance in the Enterprise by Ibrahim Haddad, PhD.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 2, 2017

Free Open Source Networking and Orchestration Webinar From SDxCentral and The Linux Foundation

Open source development is accelerating networking technology in areas including software-defined networking, open standards, and orchestration. Projects such as OPNFV, OpenDaylight, and recently open sourced ECOMP with many others hosted...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 1, 2017

Vault Linux Storage & Filesystems Conference Includes Talks By Alluxio, Facebook, LinkedIn, Red Hat, and More

The Linux Foundation today announced the speaker lineup for the Vault Linux Storage & Filesystems Conference, taking place March 22-23 in Cambridge, MA.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jan 31, 2017