Celebrating 35 Years of Linux: The Open Source Engine Powering Three Decades of Global Innovation and Infrastructure

Thirty-five years ago, a modest post on a newsgroup announced a hobby project that would forever change the landscape of modern technology. Today, we are thrilled to reflect on the impact of the Linux kernel as we share our newest report, 35 Years of Linux: The Open Source Engine of Global…

Thirty-five years ago, a modest post on a newsgroup announced a hobby project that would forever change the landscape of modern technology. Today, we are thrilled to reflect on the impact of the Linux kernel as we share our newest report, 35 Years of Linux: The Open Source Engine of Global Infrastructure and Innovation. From underpinning the cloud to powering outer space missions, the Linux kernel has proven to be an unstoppable engine for economic growth and technical progress. And thanks to the insights from more than a dozen active contributors to the Linux kernel and numerous open source project leaders, and of course, Linus Torvalds himself, this report tells a rich story of how far the kernel has come and where it’s going on the occasion of this milestone anniversary.

Source: Linux Foundation AI — Published October 6, 2026 at 19:15 UTC — Category: Open Source