Non-profit technology consortium to develop the Linux operating system
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The Linux Foundation
Predecessor
Open Source Development Labs
Free Standards Group
Formation
2000; 24 years ago (2000)
Type
501(c)(6) organization
Purpose
Open-source software
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Membership
1,000+ corporate members[1]
Employees
150
Website
www.linuxfoundation.org
The Linux Foundation (LF) is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to support Linux development and open-source software projects.[2] In addition to providing a neutral home where Linux kernel development can be fostered, the LF is dedicated to building sustainable ecosystems around open-source projects to accelerate technology development and encourage commercial adoption.[3]
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