Google doubles down on Linux and open source
Summary
So, it makes sense that Google is moving up from its Silver membership in The Linux Foundation , to the Platinum level.Jim Zemlin, The Linux Foundations executive director, said: "We are honored that Sarah Novotny, one of the leading figures in the open-source community, will join our board -- she will be a tremendous asset." Zemlin added, "Google is one of the biggest contributors to and supporters of open source in the world, and we are thrilled that they have decided to increase their involvement in The Linux Foundation.Open source is an essential part of Googles culture, and weve long recognized the potential of open ecosystems to grow quickly, be more resilient and adaptable in the face of change, and create better software.By working closely with [The Linux Foundation], we can better engage with the community-at-large and continue to build a more inclusive ecosystem where everyone can benefit.AT&T, Cisco, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Huawei, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, Oracle, Qualcomm, Tencent, Samsung and VMware were already Platinum members.