The voice of OIN is getting louder.
Backed by Red Hat, IBM and other major technology firms, the Open Invention Network strives to create collaboration around the Linux operating system and open source. Internet giant Google has now joined as a full member.
OIN seeks to promote what it calls “non-aggression” in intellectual property.
Google has supported OIN, which is based in Durham before as an “associate member” but now is a full member. OIN launched in 2005.
“Linux and open source are at the core of the software industry. Protecting open source is critical to us, our users, and to the ongoing health of the Internet,” said Chris DiBona, Director of Open Source at Google. “We’re proud of our new role within OIN.”
Other full members include Novell, Philips, NEC and Sony.
“Linux is one of the most innovative platforms ever invented. It has helped to spark unprecedented levels of mobile, networking, and computing capabilities while dramatically lowering costs,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network. “For many years, Google has recognized the value and power of Linux. By advancing its relationship with OIN from Associate Member to Full Member, Google is once again demonstrating its leadership and commitment to Linux and open source. We are pleased to welcome them as a Full Member of OIN.”
“Linux and open source are at the core of the software industry. Protecting open source is critical to us, our users, and to the ongoing health of the Internet,” said Chris DiBona, Director of Open Source at Google. “We’re proud of our new role within OIN.”
