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{{Short description|Group of developers and users contributing to Linux}} | {{Short description|Group of developers and users contributing to Linux}} | ||
The '''Linux community''' consists of developers, users, and organizations collaborating to develop, support, and promote the [[Linux kernel]] and related software. This open-source community plays a vital role in shaping the evolution of Linux through coding, testing, documentation, and advocacy. It includes contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations like the [[Linux Foundation]]. | The '''Linux community''' consists of developers, users, and organizations collaborating to develop, support, and promote the [[Linux kernel]] and related software. This open-source community plays a vital role in shaping the evolution of Linux through coding, testing, documentation, and advocacy. It includes contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations like the [[Linux Foundation]].<ref>https://linuxcommunity.io/</ref> | ||
== Roles == | ==Roles== | ||
* Developers: Write and maintain code for the Linux kernel and associated software. | *Developers: Write and maintain code for the Linux kernel and associated software. | ||
* Testers: Identify bugs and help in the quality assurance process. | *Testers: Identify bugs and help in the quality assurance process. | ||
* Users: Provide feedback and adopt Linux in personal and enterprise environments. | *Users: Provide feedback and adopt Linux in personal and enterprise environments. | ||
== Notable Contributors == | ==Notable Contributors== | ||
* [[Linus Torvalds]] - Creator of the Linux kernel. | *[[Linus Torvalds]] - Creator of the Linux kernel. | ||
* Corporations like [[Red Hat]], [[Canonical (company)|Canonical]], and [[Intel]]. | *Corporations like [[Red Hat]], [[Canonical (company)|Canonical]], and [[Intel]]. | ||
== See Also == | == References == | ||
* [[Open-source software]] | {{Reflist}} | ||
* [[Linux kernel]] | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Open-source software]] | |||
*[[Linux kernel]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 13 December 2024
The Linux community consists of developers, users, and organizations collaborating to develop, support, and promote the Linux kernel and related software. This open-source community plays a vital role in shaping the evolution of Linux through coding, testing, documentation, and advocacy. It includes contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations like the Linux Foundation.[1]
Roles
- Developers: Write and maintain code for the Linux kernel and associated software.
- Testers: Identify bugs and help in the quality assurance process.
- Users: Provide feedback and adopt Linux in personal and enterprise environments.
Notable Contributors
- Linus Torvalds - Creator of the Linux kernel.
- Corporations like Red Hat, Canonical, and Intel.