The Linux Foundation announced yesterday, March 3, the acquisition of the Linux.com domain from its previous owner, SourceForge. Though the Linux Foundation will host the site on their servers, SourceForge will still collaborate by continuing to sell advertising for Linux.com.

The Linux Foundation plans to transform the domain from just a news source into a community-driven information and collaboration portal, bringing together and connecting Linux developers and users. Linux.com will also feature a section specifically created for business users.  

“We are thrilled to add Linux.com to our list of programs in service to the Linux community. SourceForge is demonstrating its commitment to the Linux and open source community with this arrangement. We look forward to showcasing the power of collaboration through Linux.com and our on-going alliance with SourceForge. We intend for Linux.com to be the central forum for Linux information, community and collaboration.” said Jim Zemlin, executive director for the Linux Foundation in the official press release.

A beta version of the new site will be released in the next months. Until then, the community can provide tips and ideas for the upcoming Linux.com by joining the "IdeaForge" section on the site. To smooth the transition, users will still be able to access the old Linux.com content and forum.

“For SourceForge, this is both an opportunity to continue serving the Linux community and to represent the Linux Foundation with our company’s media expertise," said Jon Sobel, group president, media at SourceForge. “We appreciate that, on the modern web, doing both things well is a hallmark of good companies, and we look forward to jointly supporting a successful effort for the community.” he continued.

About the Linux Foundation

Founded in 2007, the Linux Foundation aims to assist the growth of Linux by providing resources and services for open source projects, allowing them to efficiently compete with closed platforms. The Linux Foundation is also the sponsor of Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux. Open-source companies and developers all over the world support the Linux Foundation.