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Microsoft fields tough questions about open culture at the company

Posted by on Saturday, 14 April, 2012

A flurry of press coverage came with the news two weeks ago that for the first time Microsoft had made the top-20 list in the Linux Foundation’s annual development report on top contributors to the Linux kernel.


Miss our Collaboration or Legal Summits? Here are some resources

Posted by on Saturday, 14 April, 2012

Last week, we had our biggest turn-out ever for our Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit and our Legal Summit held immediately before. Collab has come a long way since the first meeting in 2007 at the Googleplex. While some of the issues and players have changed at heart the result is the same: a cross-section of people from the industry and community who may otherwise not meet collaborating together. We have assembled slides and videos from the week so if you weren’t able to join us, please enjoy.


Gaming Freedom with Liberated Pixel Cup Contest

Posted by on Friday, 13 April, 2012

The Creative Commons, Free Software Foundation, and OpenGameArt have joined forces to organize a free culture licensed artwork and software game competition. Cash prizes will be awarded to individuals and teams in art and code contribution categories.