An interview with Marc Prioleau, Executive Director of Overture Maps Foundation

Marc Prioleau, a seasoned business development executive with over two decades of experience in the mapping and location industry, is the new Executive Director of the recently launched Overture Maps Foundation (OMF). The OMF is an...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 16, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion, Blog

Lean in to the Linux Foundation’s Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion (SDDI) Project

Open source, naturally by design, welcomes diversity because anyone can contribute the code from anywhere in the world. Teams are often geographically distributed, leading to more expertise, viewpoints, life experiences, and positive...  Read More

Maemalynn Meanor | May 4, 2023

Understanding the business value of the OSPO

Open source software has become ubiquitous in the technology field, and organizations are realizing the benefits of working with open source projects and communities. To ensure the sustainability and growth of these projects, as an...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 3, 2023

A Huge ‘Thank You’ to This Year’s Embedded Open Source Summit Program Committee

In case you missed it, we announced the full schedule for Embedded Open Source Summit(EOSS) taking place June 27-30, 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic, as well as virtually. Some of the most well known conferences for embedded technology will...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 3, 2023

Hosting open source projects on GitHub: Nine things you need to know

Open source software has revolutionized the world of software development and technology. It has become the backbone of the digital economy, driving innovation and enabling technological advancements that improve our daily lives. Open...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 3, 2023

Applying for and working on LFX Mentorship at CNCF Kyverno Project: A first-person perspective

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The Linux Foundation | May 2, 2023

Flyte adopts a new community governance model

Author: David Espejo (OSS Developer Advocate, Union.ai) “The barrier to entry in AI is lower than ever before, thanks to open source software” says Dr. Ibrahim Haddad, Executive Director of the AI & Data Foundation, the organization that...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 2, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: April 2023

In this edition, catch up on big news stemming from KubeCon CloudNativeCon Europe, including the EU Cyber Resiliency Act, the launch of the TLA+ Foundation, a new World of Open Source survey, and recently published reports from LF Research...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 27, 2023

OpenSSF Membership Growth Signals Technical Communities’ Continued Commitment to Investing in Security

Hello, Linux Foundation members and readers! Here are some updates from the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) in Q1 2023:  Read More

Open Source Security Foundation | Apr 13, 2023

Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s Open Source Summit North America, May 10-12 in Vancouver, Canada

The eagerly anticipated Open Source Summit North America 2023 is fast approaching - we’re going LIVE in Vancouver, Canada in just 4 weeks! While the main event takes place May 10-12, attendees have the added benefit of access to over a...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 13, 2023

Linux Foundation Events Code of Conduct Transparency Report - 2022 Event Summary

As part of our commitment to transparency and fostering a welcoming and inclusive community, we are publishing our annual Code of Conduct transparency report for all 2022 Linux Foundation events. We take our Event Code of Conduct seriously...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 12, 2023

How DARPA Leverages Open Source to Secure 5G

This post is based on a presentation by Tejas Patel, program manager in the information innovation office at DARPA, given during ONE Summit North America 2022.  Read More

LF Networking | Apr 10, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

33% of Open Source Summit North America speakers identify as female or non-binary!

At The Linux Foundation, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to building strong and vibrant open source communities. We are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse voices and experiences, which can lead...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 6, 2023

Do I Belong? Investigating Belonging in Open Source through the Sense of Virtual Community

Authors: Bianca Trinkenreich PhD., Shuah Khan, Kate Stewart In the world of open source software (OSS) development, attracting and retaining motivated developers is key to a project's sustainability and long-term survival. But what...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 6, 2023

Behind the scenes of running Linux kernel Mentorship Programs

Image created with Bing Image Creator. tux the linux penguin, sitting at computer terminal programming shell scripts, with younger baby penguins observing digital art We run the Linux kernel Mentorship programs three times a year,...  Read More

Shuah Khan | Apr 4, 2023

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PyTorch Foundation: The First Six Months

In September 2022, we welcomed PyTorch to the Linux Foundation from Meta, which formed the PyTorch Foundation with founding members AMD, Amazon Web Services, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.  Read More

PyTorch Foundation Team | Mar 30, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: March 2023

In this edition, we're excited to share new reports from LF Research on the Economic Value of Open Source and Why the World Needs Digital Wallets, new LF Training & Certification deals, news about our participation on Mastodon, and updates...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 23, 2023

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Open source changes everything: What John Walicki learned about community building

John Walicki, who has recently joined the Linux Foundation as VP of Community Operations, is a name many former IBMers like myself recall with admiration.  Read More

Jason Perlow | Mar 23, 2023

Open Source

Getting Started with Open Source Development

Open source software is becoming increasingly popular, and contributing to open source projects is a great way to gain practical experience and enhance your skills as a developer. However, knowing where to start can be daunting for...  Read More

Ibrahim Haddad | Mar 21, 2023

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Open source during the recession: Insights from the World Open Innovation Conference

The 9th Annual World Open Innovation Conference (WOIC) was held in mid-November 2022 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with the theme “The Human Side of Open Innovation.”  Read More

Cailean Osborne | Mar 21, 2023

Open Source: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Ashwin Ramaswami | Mar 10, 2023

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The value of open source software is more than cost savings

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The Linux Foundation | Mar 7, 2023

Why do we need an open source digital wallet?

Digital wallets have emerged as a key component of the digital revolution that has transformed the landscape of transactions. They enable users to store and manage payment and personal information (such as credit cards, health and...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Mar 2, 2023

Why the future of Web3 needs open source, sustainable blockchains

The energy used to power proof-of-work blockchain technologies is essential to their security. Many in the permissionless blockchain ecosystem will attest that energy consumption “is a feature, not a bug.” As the effects of climate change...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 28, 2023

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Linux Foundation Newsletter: February 2023

In this edition, we're excited to share updates on the launch of the OpenWallet Foundation, a new survey and reports from LF Research on Web3 Sustainability and Enterprise Open Source, and great deals on LF Training & Certification...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | Feb 23, 2023