https://thecodersblog.com/tag/linux-foundation/Recent content in Linux Foundation on The Coders BlogHugoen-usSat, 09 May 2026 07:10:54 +0000https://thecodersblog.com/linux-foundation-budget-allocation-2026/Sat, 09 May 2026 07:10:54 +0000https://thecodersblog.com/linux-foundation-budget-allocation-2026/<p>The name &ldquo;Linux Foundation&rdquo; evokes images of Linus Torvalds diligently merging pull requests, of kernel developers pushing the boundaries of operating system technology, and of the very bedrock upon which much of the modern internet is built. It’s a name synonymous with the open-source operating system that powers everything from smartphones to supercomputers. But as projected revenues for the Linux Foundation (LF) soar past $311 million for 2025, a critical examination of its budget reveals a stark reality: less than 3% is allocated directly to the Linux kernel project itself. This isn&rsquo;t a minor detail; it’s a fundamental shift that begs the question: what is the Linux Foundation <em>really</em> funding?</p>