“Q2 — Traditionally, the FSG has operated as a
standards body, while the OSDL has been more of an industry working
group and marketing body. How will the Linux Foundation
operate?“A2 — The Linux Foundation will bring the best
of both organizations together to support Linux’s ability to
compete in an evolving market. We’re focused on improving Linux in
three key areas: standardization, promotion, and protection. All of
our activities are organized under one of these umbrellas. By
bringing the most important activities from each organization to
bear in the formation of The Linux Foundation, we believe the
market and community impact will be far greater than what each
organization could achieve alone…”
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