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Free Software Foundation and GNU Project
Non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating restrictions on copying , redistributing , understanding , and modifying computer programs. gnu project was begun to develop a complete free unix-like operating system.
www.gnu.org |
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Free Software Foundation Europe
European branch of the fsf. includes news and events listings , press information , and a document archive.
www.fsfeurope.org |
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Jabber Software Foundation
Not-for-profit organization that oversees the general development of xmpp and maintains the jabber enhancement proposals.
www.jabber.org |
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Open Source Academy
Uk government portal which aims to encourage the use of open source software by local authoritie. offers opportunities for knowledge sharing and practical advice.
www.opensourceacademy.gov.uk |
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Open Source Initiative
Dedicated to managing and promoting the open source trademark for the good of the community. includes a definition of 'open source' , and a list of approved licenses.
www.opensource.org |
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Open Source Resource Center
Project of the pakistan software export board. includes news , details of strategy , aims and services , discussion forums , and events listings.
osrc.org.pk |
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Open Source Software Distribution Initiative (OSSDI)
Distribution of open source alternatives to expensive commercial software packages , especially in education. site shows current status , and how to help.
www.ossdi.org |
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OpenForum Europe
Not-for-profit organisation helping to accelerate , broaden and strengthen the use of oss in business and government. news and events , information about oss , and articles.
www.openforumeurope.org |
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Python Software Foundation
Non-profit organization devoted to advancing open source technology related to the python programming language. provides membership information , missions statement , and details of how to get involved.
www.python.org/psf |
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Software in the Public Interest, Inc.
Aims to help organizations develop and distribute open hardware and software. includes news , details of supported projects , and membership details.
www.spi-inc.org |
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The Apache Software Foundation
Supports the development of a number of open-source software projects , including the apache webserver. includes license information , latest news , and project sites.
www.apache.org |
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The Linux Foundation
A non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of linux , and promoting standardization and technical collaboration. provides details of activities and working groups , a collaboration forum , and developer services.
www.linux-foundation.org |
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Xiph. org Foundation
Non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting multimedia from control by private interests , by developing free and open protocols and software. information about the foundation and its current projects.
www.xiph.org |
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XMPP Standards Foundation
Contact info , architectural docs and a weblog on extensible messaging and presence protocol (xmpp) , an open xml communications technology.
www.xmpp.org |
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