Top Reasons The Open Source Community Attends Events

It should go without saying that there is no substitute for face to face collaboration. And what is open source if not the ultimate example of collaboration? Open source events provide a wide range of opportunities for the community to...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 1, 2016

7 Tips for SysAdmins Considering a Linux Foundation Training Certification

Open source is the new normal for startups and large enterprises looking to stay competitive in the digital economy. That means that open source is now also a viable long-term career path.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 29, 2016

This Week in Open Source News: Wal-Mart Joins OSS Revolution, Latest Linux Version Integrated Into Android, & More

1) Wal-Mart announces they will make their application lifecycle management tool available as an open source project.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 29, 2016

This Week in Open Source News: OSS is the Enterprise's New Norm, Bulgaria's Government Mandates Open Source, & More

1) Splice Machine’s decision to go open source reminds us that OSS is the new normal.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 22, 2016

Celebrate SysAdmin Day With Free, Weekly Linux Tutorials

In the 2016 Open Source Jobs Report, 90 percent of open source professionals surveyed said they keep their skills up to date with free online tutorials. Open source pros relish a challenge and are continuously learning to stay on the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 15, 2016

This Week in Open Source News: AGL Releases Unified Code Base 2.0, Enterprise Software Uses Flawed Code, & More

1) The Linux Foundation’s Automotive Grade Linux project announces release of Unified Code Base 2.0.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 15, 2016

Xen Project Release Strengthens Security and Pushes New Use Cases

Xen Project technology supports more than 10 million users and is a staple in some of the largest clouds in production today, including Amazon Web Service, Tencent, and Alibaba’s Aliyun. Recently, the project announced the arrival of Xen...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 14, 2016

Take Me to LinuxCon: Winners Announced

With LinuxCon North America approaching quickly (August 22!), The Linux Foundation is in preparation and invitation mode. This year, the organization is especially keen on opening up the event and its benefits to diverse communities. One...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 12, 2016

This Week in Open Source News: Nike Releases OSS, Kubernetes Continues to Grow, & More

This week in Linux and open source news, Nike releases its open source software on GitHub, Kubernetes’ growth continues as a new version is released, and more! Stay in-the-know with our weekly digest.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 8, 2016

This Week in Open Source News: AGL Updates, Why Pick Linux, & More

1) Jack Wallen shares what’s new with Automotive Grade Linux and why it’s an important Linux Foundation Collaborative Project.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 1, 2016

Last Day to Apply for Free Training and Certification Scholarship

Each year for the past six years, The Linux Foundation Training (LiFT) Scholarship Program has given away free training courses to individuals who may not otherwise have access to these opportunities.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 30, 2016

This Week in Open Source News: Sony Settles PS3 Debacle, New Hyperledger Members, & More

1) After six years, Sony has agreed to pay for its 2010 firmware update, which removed support for the Linux operating system in the PlayStation 3.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 24, 2016

Q&A with Tracy Hinds: Improving Education and Diversity at Node.js

To increase developer support and diversity in the Node.js open source community, the Node.js Foundation earlier this year brought in Tracy Hinds to be its Education Community Manager. She is charged with creating a certification program...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 23, 2016

This Week in Linux News: OSS Opportunity For New Grads, Why Cloud Foundry is Gaining Traction, & More

1) The 2016 Open Source Jobs Report shows that open source is a great career direction for new IT graduates.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 17, 2016

This Week in Linux News: Remembering Muhammad Ali's Linux Message, Cloud Foundry Runs Legacy Apps, & More

1) Muhammad Ali “shook up the world”; featured in IBM/Linux advertisement.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 10, 2016

How The Xen Project Streamlined Code Review By Analyzing Mailing List Data

The Xen Project’s code contributions have grown more than 10 percent each year. Although growth is extremely healthy to the project as a whole, it has its growing pains. For the Xen Project, it led to issues with its code review process:...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 7, 2016

This Week in Linux News: OpenSwitch Now a Linux Foundation Project, Linus Torvalds to Speak at LinuxCon Japan, & More

New open source networking project, OpenSwitch, is now a Linux Foundation Collaborative Project.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 3, 2016

The Rise of the Open Source Professional

Whether you realize it or not, open source software affects just about everyone around the world, every single day. It’s used by almost any industry you can think of, including telecommunications, finance, healthcare, automotive, retail,...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 2, 2016

How to Get an Open Source Security Badge from CII

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The Linux Foundation | Jun 1, 2016

Linus Torvalds, Google Compute Engine Architect Joe Beda, ASF Founder Brian Behlendorf to Speak at LinuxCon 2016

You can celebrate the 25th anniversary of Linux with Linus Torvalds and other open source innovators and leaders at LinuxCon North America and ContainerCon this year.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 1, 2016

Watch Apache Mesos Keynotes Live Today at MesosCon

Can’t make it to MesosCon North America this week? The Linux Foundation is pleased to offer free live video streaming of all keynote sessions on June 1-2, 2016.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 31, 2016

This Week in Linux News: Torvalds Monitoring Year 2038 Problem, Open Source Jobs Still in High Demand, & More

1) Linus Torvalds is keeping a close eye on Y2K-like “2038 problem,” which is already causing problems. Torvalds Unhappy with Sloppy Unix Millennium Bug Patches for Linux Kernel– Neowin 2) The Linux Foundation’s 2016 Open Source Jobs...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 27, 2016

June 9 Webinar on Getting Linux Certified - Tips, Tactics, and Practical Advice

More and more professionals are preparing for certification to fill in gaps in their Linux knowledge, build confidence, and prove to to their management team or hiring managers that their skills are sharp. According to the latest 2016 Open...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 26, 2016

How to Write a Job Posting for an Open Source Office Lead

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Benjamin VanEvery | May 25, 2016

7 Essential Skill-Building Courses for the Open Source Jobs Market

Dice and The Linux Foundation recently released an updated Open Source Jobs Report that examines trends in open source recruiting and job seeking. The report clearly shows that open source professionals are in demand and that those with...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 25, 2016