"The Linux Foundation occupies a critical, non-commercial function in the use and popularisation of Linux around the world. We've always seen The Linux Foundation's value and are pleased to now become an official member and support its activities. We look forward to working with them to continue the march of Linux in all areas of computing," said Matt Zimmerman, Ubuntu programme manager and CTO, Canonical.
Ubuntu community members have been active participants in a variety of workgroups at the Foundation, including the Linux Standard Base, Desktop Architects and Driver Backporting groups. With Canonical's support, user interests for both commercial and community versions of Ubuntu will be represented.
Jim Zemlin, executive director, The Linux Foundation, said, "Canonical is an important new member for The Linux Foundation. They have rallied the cause of cross-industry, cross-community collaboration for years. We are extremely pleased to work even more closely with Canonical as we push Linux to the next stage of growth." |
