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Samsung Joins Linux Foundation As Platinum Member

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Samsung is joining the Linux Foundation at the Platinum level.  The Platinum level of membership is the highest level of membership available with the foundation, along with silver and gold sponsorships.  As a Platinum member, Samsung will have a seat on the Linux Foundation’s board  as well.  The company will also work with the Linux Foundation on streamlining its participation with the kernel community and adopting open source best practices.

Samsung uses Linux throughout its company, across product lines, divisions and geographies.

The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2007, the organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and promotes, protects and advances the Linux operating system.

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