The Linux Foundation: An Individual Membership Pays for Itself
In time for the winter holidays, The Linux Foundation is once again running its Biannual Membership Drive and is inviting Linux fans from around the world to get an individual membership. Getting a membership will set you back $99. Ah but you see, The Linux Foundation will give all new members $100 off Linux Foundation certification exams. This means that an individual membership pays for itself.
If the fact that it pays for itself isn’t reason enough to get an individual membership, here’s one more: you will help Free Geek, a nonprofit organization focused on reusing and recycling computer equipment that might otherwise end up as hazardous waste. Computers refurbished by Free Geek are granted to schools, community organizations and sold in the Free Geek thrift store. The Linux Foundation will donate $25 to Free Geek for each new member.
“Linux and collaborative development are the foundations for building new technologies. Increasing access to computers allows more people around the world to build the next major innovation with Linux and open source,” said Amanda McPherson, chief marketing officer at The Linux Foundation. “We’re happy to share a portion of this year’s dues with Free Geek.”
I remind you that The Linux Foundation donated $25 to Code.org when it ran its mid-year membership drive.
Biannual Individual Membership Drive FAQ
Where can I get an individual membership?
Click this link and you will be directed to the webpage where you can sign up for a membership.
When should I sign up for an individual membership?
You must sign up for an individual membership anytime until the January 16, 2015.
How much will I have to pay?
You will have to part with $99 for an individual membership. Please note that discounts are available for students. Even though they pay less for a membership, students get the same benefits as individual members.
What are the benefits to getting an individual membership?
As mentioned above, you get $100 off Linux Foundation certification exams. You also get a personal @linux.com email address, discounts on Linux Foundation events and training courses, employee purchase pricing at Dell, HP, and Lenovo, and other benefits.
If the fact that it pays for itself isn’t reason enough to get an individual membership, here’s one more: you will help Free Geek, a nonprofit organization focused on reusing and recycling computer equipment that might otherwise end up as hazardous waste. Computers refurbished by Free Geek are granted to schools, community organizations and sold in the Free Geek thrift store. The Linux Foundation will donate $25 to Free Geek for each new member.
“Linux and collaborative development are the foundations for building new technologies. Increasing access to computers allows more people around the world to build the next major innovation with Linux and open source,” said Amanda McPherson, chief marketing officer at The Linux Foundation. “We’re happy to share a portion of this year’s dues with Free Geek.”
I remind you that The Linux Foundation donated $25 to Code.org when it ran its mid-year membership drive.
Biannual Individual Membership Drive FAQ
Where can I get an individual membership?
Click this link and you will be directed to the webpage where you can sign up for a membership.
When should I sign up for an individual membership?
You must sign up for an individual membership anytime until the January 16, 2015.
How much will I have to pay?
You will have to part with $99 for an individual membership. Please note that discounts are available for students. Even though they pay less for a membership, students get the same benefits as individual members.
What are the benefits to getting an individual membership?
As mentioned above, you get $100 off Linux Foundation certification exams. You also get a personal @linux.com email address, discounts on Linux Foundation events and training courses, employee purchase pricing at Dell, HP, and Lenovo, and other benefits.
