LWN.net

LWN.net: Free and Open Source News

LWN.net is an online news site focused on free and open source software development. It provides high-quality reporting and analysis on Linux, open source software, and computing in general.

What is LWN.net?

LWN.net (originally Linux Weekly News) launched in 1998 and is one of the longest-running and most respected news sites covering free and open source software development. The site provides in-depth reporting, analysis, and commentary focused primarily on Linux and related software ecosystems including distributions, the Linux kernel itself, associated open source software projects, and the business, legal, and social issues surrounding open source software development models.

LWN is known for its reliable news coverage and insightful analysis thanks to a small team of dedicated full-time editors and subscriber-supported business model. It publishes weekly editions covering the latest developments and maintains a rich archive spanning over 20 years of open source software history. Key topic areas include core Linux system software, distributions like Debian and Ubuntu, legal and intellectual property matters, open source business strategies, and open source development models.

In addition to its freely-available content, LWN offers paid subscriber-only early access to certain stories as well as subscriber-only online discussion forums monitored by the LWN editorial staff. Many key figures in the open source software development world participate in these forums. LWN's independent business model and depth of coverage has made it an invaluable source of news and insight both for active developers as well as enterprise organizations involved in open source software.

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