Reflections from LinuxCon

I just returned from a great trip to Vancouver for LinuxCon North America 2011. Here’s a quick (and visual) report on the proceedings, with a bias toward the FOSS compliance presentations. Jim Zemlin kicked off the proceedings with an...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 26, 2011

What We Know For Sure on Linux's 20th Anniversary

Twenty years ago today Linux creator Linus Torvalds posted a message online that would change the world: Hello everybody out there using minix – I’m doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won’t be big and professional like gnu) for...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 25, 2011

Pictures: 20th Anniversary of Linux Gala

Here are some pictures from last night’s amazing 20th Anniversary of Linux Gala and celebration. Lots of great costumes and a very special guest in a tux.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 18, 2011

MeeGo IVI Achieves GENIVI Compliance

I am very excited to share with the community and industry that MeeGo is among the first operating system offerings that have officially been certified by GENIVI to be compliant. This is another great milestone in the collaboration between...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2011

The Next 20 Years? Who Knows?

Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, took the stage in Vancouver, BC to talk about the challenges that Linux will face in the next 20 years. Whitehurst’s topic meshed nicely with the lead-in keynote from Jim Zemlin. While Zemlin examined the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2011

LinuxCon, 20th Anniversary of Linux Celebration Kicks Off

Today is a big day for the Linux community. I’m writing this from Vancouver, B.C. where Users, SysAdmins, developers and business executives have gathered for the third annual LinuxCon and the official celebration of the 20th Anniversary...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 17, 2011

Open Compliance Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

LinuxCon North America opens this week in Vancouver, with a centerpiece celebration of the 20th anniversary of Linux. The Linux Foundation’s Open Compliance Program celebrates a milestone, too: its one-year anniversary. To commemorate its...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 16, 2011

Future of the -longterm kernel releases.

tl;dr; -stable kernel releases stay the same this proposal is how we pick the -longterm releases -longterm kernels will be picked every year, and maintained for 2 years before being dropped. the same Documentation/stablekernelrules.txt...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 15, 2011

Introducing Our Linux Training Scholarship Winners!

The Linux Foundation today is announcing the recipients of its first-ever Linux Training Scholarship Program. While the economy remains sluggish, Linux development and IT jobs are on the rise. Just check out our Linux.com Jobsboard to see...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 9, 2011

Red Hat's Jim Whitehurst: "I Want to Meet Linus"

Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst is speaking this year at LinuxCon on opening day about the challenges that still lie ahead as we embark on another 20 years of Linux. We wanted to know more about Whitehurst’s perspective as we prepare for the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 26, 2011

It's Official: Linux 3.0 Released

Go crazy, folks! On Thursday, July 21, Linus Torvalds put a stake in the heart of the “bignum days” for the 2.6 kernel and took the wraps off Linux 3.0. While not a huge leap from 2.6.39, the release does have some changes worth...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 22, 2011

Linux Foundation Releases New White Paper on FOSS Compliance for Suppliers

The Linux Foundation strives to provide relevant, useful guidance to organizations setting up their free and open source software (FOSS) compliance programs. Last month, we released a white paper titled “A Five Step Compliance Process for...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 21, 2011

LinuxCon Preview: Details on the Watson Exhibit

After strutting its stuff on Jeopardy! earlier this year, IBM’s Watson will be included at LinuxCon in a special exhibit August 17-19, 2011. We got some time with the IBM Power Systems Product Marketing Manager Ian Jarman to better...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 18, 2011

Do You Have Linux Memorabilia to Donate to Our LinuxCon Gallery?

We are putting together a historical gallery celebrating Linux’s last 20 years for LinuxCon in Vancouver. This gallery will be a walk down memory lane that should be fun for everyone, but we need your help! A few samples of what we already...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 7, 2011

Could You Do Linus Torvalds' Job? Find Out.

Most of you know that Linus Torvalds is the creator of Linux. But how many of us know what text editor he uses? Or, what he does when he gets an ugly patch submission? If you think you could dethrone the King of Linux, we invite you take...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 6, 2011

Who Says You Can’t Make Money with Open Source?

This week yet another major global IT vendor will launch a product based on Linux – the HP Touchpad, which looks quite promising from early reviews. Even so, it is ironic that I still hear the following comment from a number of investors...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 30, 2011

Sweden-based Designer Wins 20th Anniversary of Linux T-shirt Contest with Flying Penguin Design

Today we are very excited reveal that Kim Blanche is the winner of the 20th Anniversary of Linux T-shirt design contest with her simple, thoughtful “Flying Penguin” design. Our panel of judges reviewed each of the final designs carefully...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 29, 2011

Supercomputing Freakonomics - Finding Meaning Beyond the Headlines

Twice a year, the Top500 Project publishes its list of the fastest supercomputers in the world. In the last announcement, we continue to see Linux dominating the list. This is nothing new since Linux has been dominating since the...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 24, 2011

Friday Funnies: iClouded

This week’s Friday Funnies gives us a glimpse into the split personality of some Mac users, as well as a glimpse into Steve Jobs “powering up” with iCloud. Enjoy!  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 24, 2011

Friday Five: Hot Linux and FOSS Stories for the Weekend

Some interesting stories and posts that you might have missed this week, including a change in license for OpenStreetMap data, comparing Web and native apps for mobile, and one lucky FOSS guy is beaming up to the Pixar mothership. Choosing...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 17, 2011

LinuxCon Preview: Marten Mickos on Why Linux Dominates in Cloud

As we prepared to announce our LinuxCon schedule this week, I talked to one of our keynote speakers, Eucalyptus Systems CEO Marten Mickos. Eucalyptus was one of the first companies on the cloud computing scene and Mickos is among the most...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 17, 2011

Friday Funnies: IE9 Reality Check

Another Friday Funnies brought to you by the Linux.com editorial staff. A special thanks to Chris, who has been doing the illustrations, and to Daniel for his comedic ways.  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 17, 2011

Panel of Community Members to Choose Best 20th Anniversary T-shirt Design

A number of you have reported issues with the T-shirt Design Contest poll. We have reviewed these reports in depth and want to thank you, the community, for bringing them to our attention. Indeed, the T-shirt voting poll has been...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 17, 2011

Evergreen Joins the Software Freedom Conservancy

The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has added another organization — the Evergreen projectjoins the SFC as the 27th member project. Since we’re halfway through 2011, I took the opportunity to check in with Conservancy executive director...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 16, 2011

It’s a Wrap! (LinuxCon Japan 2011)

LinuxCon Japan 2011 just concluded in early June. While many industry and cultural groups have canceled scheduled conferences and performances in Japan due to the triple tragedy of March 11, the Linux Foundation moved forward with its...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 16, 2011