The Linux Foundation · San Francisco, CA United States
Company Description
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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 2007 by the merger of Open Source Development Labs with the 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 intellectual property protection for developers. The foundation operates the Linux.com Web site to provide information on Linux. Linux serves as an alternative to Microsoft 's Windows operating system, on which most of the PCs in the world are based, and is derived from the UNIX operating system. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key The Linux Foundation Financials
| Company Type | Private - Consortium Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $0.3 |
| Employees | 9 |
The Linux Foundation Executives
6 executives listed for The Linux Foundation's San Francisco, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Executive Director | James Zemlin | Network |
| COO and Member Outreach | Dan Kohn | Network |
| Fellow and CTO | Theodore Ts'o | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for The Linux Foundation
Demand for IT services is driven by rapid technological advances, but spending for these expensive products depends on the health of the US economy. The profitability of companies depends on offering technical expertise, innovative services, and effective marketing. Large companies have advantages in broad service offerings and global reach, which give them the ability to provide outsourcing services to big corporate customers. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in market niches or by partnering with larger companies that want to broaden their mix of services. Average annual revenue per employee is close to $160,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top The Linux Foundation Competitors
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