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About Linux Fund
Linux Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial and advisory support to the free and open software community. Linux Fund has given away over 3/4 million dollars to open source events and development since its founding in 1999 using funds earned by its line of rewards credit cards and direct donations.
Upcoming Events
OSCON 2009 and Linux Fund's 10 year anniversary benefit party
July 20th – 24th, 2009
Linux Fund will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a benefit party on July 22nd at 8PM during OSCON 2009 in San Jose, California. Special events include the LiVES 1.0 launch! Use the discount code "linuxfund" to save 25% on your OSCON registration.
LinuxTag 2009
June 24th – 27th, 2009
Come visit our booth at LinuxTag 2009 in Berlin as part of Europe's largest open source event!
OpenSourceBridge 2009
June 17th – 19th, 2009
Come visit our booth at OpenSourceBridge 2009 in Portland, Oregon as part of this exciting new event!
Latest News
Update: PathScale Compiler Acquisition
June 29th, 2009
We have submitted our bid for the PathScale EKO compiler suite and are awaiting an answer. We would like to thank everyone who donated towards this effort.
BSD Fund Visa Available Today
June 25th, 2009
Linux Fund is pleased to announce that the BSD Fund Visa is now available in the USA. Support BSD-related events, development and initiatives by applying today!
LiVES Nominated for the SourceForge Community Choice Awards
June 22nd, 2009
Linux fund is pleased to report that the LiVES project has been nominated as a candidate for "Best Project for Multimedia" in the 2009 SourceForge Community Choice Awards. We invite you to vote for your favorite open source projects!
$500 in Inkscape grant matching!
June 18th, 2009
The next $500 in donations to our Inkscape project will be matched thanks to the help of an anonymous donor! Please help improve this excellent design software.
OGD1 initial fundraising goal reached!
June 15th, 2009
Linux Fund is pleased to report that a $250 donation to the OGD1 brought us to the initial goal of $5,000! Component sourcing is underway and any additional funds will go to additional cards for developers!