The Linux Foundation Company Description
The Linux Foundation is dedicated to promoting the use of the Linux computer operating system in academia, the corporate world, and government. The company was formed in early 2007 by the merger of Open Source Development Labs with Free Standards Group. The Linux Foundation promotes and standardizes the Linux operating system by providing resources and services needed for open source development, including offering legal intellectual property protection for developers.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of The Linux Foundation's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of The Linux Foundation's evolution in the marketplace.
