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More and more software is being created using the open source methodology. The open source concept solves some problems traditionally addressed through the use of standards, but still relies on standards when it is put into practical use, as do other types of software. Organizations involved in open source projects are of many types, from W3C, which facilitates the creation of open source software based on the standards that it also creates, to the GNU Project, which promotes the GNU Public License, to various organizations which create or add to operating systems (like Linux) and applications (like Eclipse.org). To learn more about open source software, see: What does "Open" Mean? (A Guide to Open Source and Open Standards) and OpenSourceLegal.org

To use this list, click on an organization's name to view a description of that organization and to access links that will take you to its homepage and (if relevant and available) its IPR policy.

 

Alphabetical List

GNU Project
Promotes the free GNU licensing model and hosts the Free Software Foundation
Internet Systems Consortium (ISC)
Develops and maintains production software, protocols, and operations
Linux.org
Coordinates further evolution of the Linux operating system
Open Group (TOG)
Seeks to deliver greater business efficiency through information technology. Also operates certification programs for the UNIX standard and software and standards
Open Source And Industry Alliance (OSAIA)
Advocates for the open source community
Open Source Consortium (OSC)
Represents the Open Source business community in the UK
Open Source Development Lab (OSDL)
Supports data center and telco class enhancement open source Linux developers
Open Source Initiative (OSI)
Manages and promotes the Open Source definition, certification and licensing
Open Source Software Institute (OSSI)
Promotes the development and implementation of open-source software solutions
Salutation Consortium
Promotes interoperability standards among devices, applications and services across paper management, telephony and computing domains
SourceForge.net
Provides free services to Open Source developers