Masahiro Date

Open Source Development Labs, Inc. promotes Linux computer operating systems and development tools to the corporate world and government. It provides state-of-the-art computing and test facilities to developers. OSDL's founding members are IBM, HP, CA, Intel and NEC. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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 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.