The Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. The Linux Foundation promotes, protects and standardizes Linux by providing unified resources and services needed for open source to successfully compete with closed platforms.

Technical Collaboration

The Linux Standard Base and its certification and testing programs deliver interoperability between applications and the Linux platform. The Linux Foundation also hosts a number of technical workgroups that are solving key issues facing Linux including printing, accessibility, desktop interfaces and application packaging.

Protection and Promotion

The Linux Foundation protects the future of Linux by employing key Linux developers like Linus Torvalds so they can maintain independence while working full time to improve Linux. The LF also offers legal protection services for developers to safeguard the future of Linux. For a neutral voice to counter the aggressive PR tactics of proprietary platforms, check out the Newsroom.