Ian Murdock

Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. provides software services. Its products include Red Hat in Linux, Progeny and transition services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

The Free Standards Group (FSG) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the Linux computer operating system from turning into different competing versions. The group develops and maintains the Linux Standard Base (LSB) and other information technology industry standards. FSG works with other industry organizations, such as The Open Group, OSDL and Software in the Public Interest. Linux distributors MandrakeSoft, Red Hat, SuSE Linux and Turbolinux are members of the FSG. The company was founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Open Source Initiative is a non-profit company based in San Francisco, CA. Open Source Initiative is the steward of the Open Source Definition, which sets the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem.

The Linux Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which provides support for open source communities. It offers financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services, events, and training. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.