The GNOME Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the GNOME desktop environment for Linux-based operating systems, is facing tough times ahead. Despite its popularity among Linux users and contributions from major tech companies like Red Hat, Canonical, and Google, the foundation is struggling to secure sustainable funding for its operations. One …
Maureen Schramm 
OpenSearch Project Joins the Linux Foundation
The OpenSearch project, a widely used and popular open-source search and analytics platform, has announced that it is joining the Linux Foundation. This move is aimed at accelerating the growth and adoption of the project, as well as fostering collaboration and innovation within the open-source community. OpenSearch was originally created …
Linux Foundation Backs Open Source LLM Initiative
The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth of Linux and open-source software, has thrown its support behind the Open Source LLM (Legal Lifecycle Management) initiative. This initiative aims to streamline legal processes for open-source software projects and make it easier for developers to understand and comply …
Free Software Foundation Says ‘Goodbye’ to Its Boston Headquarters on Friday
The Free Software Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting and defending the principles of free software, announced on Friday that it would be saying goodbye to its Boston headquarters. The decision comes as the organization reevaluates its operations and looks to streamline its resources. The Free Software Foundation was founded …
Linux Foundation Announces ‘Open Model Initiative’ to Promote Openly Licensed AI Models
The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open-source technologies, has recently announced the launch of the ‘Open Model Initiative’ which aims to promote openly licensed artificial intelligence (AI) models. This initiative is a step towards fostering innovation in the field of AI by encouraging collaboration, transparency, and accessibility. …
Apache Software Foundation Is Retiring Its Feather Logo
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that it will be retiring its iconic feather logo after nearly two decades. The decision to do so comes as part of the ASF’s efforts to modernize its branding and better reflect the diverse community of developers that make up the foundation. The …
Holly Million Steps Down as GNOME Foundation Executive Director
After nearly four years at the helm of the GNOME Foundation, Holly Million has announced her resignation as the executive director. Million, who took on the role in 2017, has been instrumental in leading the foundation through a period of growth and transformation. During her tenure, Million oversaw several key …