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      [image: News from the Linux Foundation, April 2015]      In This
Linux Foundation Newsletter 1. 2015 Linux Jobs Report Reveals a Rise in
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2. Linux Foundation to Host Open Security Project, “Let’s Encrypt”
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3. Linus Torvalds Honors Git’s 10th Anniversary in Linux.com Interview
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4. Linux SysAdmin Konstantin Ryabitsev Answers Questions in Reddit AMA
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5. Kernel.org Renamed in Celebration of April Fool’s Day, Linux 4.0 Release
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6. The Linux Foundation Welcomes New Members in Embedded and IoT
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7. Limited-Time Offer on Certified Engineer Exam <#14cc85497781c606_07>
8. LF in the News <#14cc85497781c606_08>
  [image: Demand for Linux Expertise Continues to Grow]  2015 Linux Jobs
Report Reveals a Rise in Demand for Linux Expertise The 4th annual forecast
of the Linux job market, done in partnership with Dice, shows a dramatic
rise in demand for both Linux talent and formal evidence of training. The
report, based on a survey of hiring managers and Linux professionals,
exposes current Linux job trends and availability of positions for
qualified candidates in the industry. The report also explains why hiring
managers are seeking out Linux talent now.

*Key statistics include:*

   - *97 percent* of hiring managers reported that they will prioritize
   hiring Linux talent relative to other skills areas in the next six months.
   - *42 percent* of hiring managers say that OpenStack and CloudStack
   experience will have a major impact on their hiring decisions this year.
   - *23 percent* report that security is a sought-after area of expertise
   and 19 percent will look for Linux talent with Software-Defined Networking
   (SDN) skills.
   - *44 percent* of hiring managers saying they’re more likely to hire a
   candidate with Linux certification.
   - *54 percent* expect either certification or formal training of all
   SysAdmin candidates.

Read the full announcement here
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/inux-professionals-high-demand/26hm8j/617246899>.
To download the free publication, please submit this form
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/ndation-linux-jobs-report-2015/26hm8l/617246899>
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  [image: Open Security Project, Let's Encrypt]  Linux Foundation to Host
Open Security Project, “Let’s Encrypt” This month, The Linux Foundation
announced it will host the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG) and its
Let’s Encrypt project,  a free, automated, and open security certificate
authority. The project allows website owners to obtain SSL certificates
within minutes, providing a safer web experience. Web encryption is of the
utmost importance in today’s world, where personal data like passwords,
credit card numbers, cookies, and more pass through the internet in
enormous volumes. Let’s Encrypt is sponsored by founding Platinum members
Akamai, Cisco, Electronic Frontier Foundation and Mozilla; Gold member
IdenTrust; and Silver member Automattic, which believe in consumer
protection and increased network security.

Read the announcement
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/n-host-open-encryption-project/26hm8n/617246899>
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Find more information on getting involved with Let’s Encrypt here
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/getinvolved-/26hm8q/617246899>.
  [image: Linux Torolds Honors Git's 10th Anniersary]  Linus Torvalds
Honors Git’s 10th Anniversary in Linux.com Interview In celebration of
Git’s 10th anniversary, creator Linus Torvalds spoke with Linux.com about
the influential software development tool. Torvalds shared the
behind-the-scenes story of Git as well as his insights into why it was so
widely and readily adopted. The Q&A was the first in a series of interviews
with project maintainers on Linux.com, all honoring Git for its
contribution to social, efficient coding.

Read the exclusive interview with Torvalds here
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/ith-git-creator-linus-torvalds/26hm8s/617246899>
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  [image: Reddit AMA]  Linux SysAdmin Konstantin Ryabitsev Answers
Questions in Reddit AMA Linux Foundation System Administrator Konstanin
Ryabitsev works on the team that runs the systems behind Linux kernel
development on kernel.org. As part of the Collaborative Projects team he's
also responsible for providing IT hosting for projects including Yocto
Project; Code Aurora Forum; OpenDaylight; AllSeen Alliance; OPNFV; and
IoTivity. In a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) in early March, he provided
fascinating insights into the life of a SysAdmin and the inner workings of
kernel.org infrastructure. A wide variety of topics were covered in the
AMA, ranging from the more personal (Ryabitsev’s favorite distro and how
exactly he works) to current kernel.org status and challenges.

For a sampling of his responses, visit Linux.com
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/-sysadmin-konstantin-ryabitsev/26hm8v/617246899>.
Read the full AMA, r/linux subreddit
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/min-team-behind-kernelorg-and-/26hm8x/617246899>
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  [image: Kernel.org Renamed...]  Kernel.org Renamed in Celebration of
April Fool’s Day On April 1, the official Linux kernel website, Kernel.org,
was renamed The Hurr Durr Archives and was accompanied by a goofy, clueless
looking Tux. This tongue-in-cheek move comes in advance of the momentous
Linux kernel 4.0 release earlier this week.

For more details about the festive joke, visit Linux.com
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/r-durr-archives-for-40-release/26hm8z/617246899>
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You can find the Linux 4.0 release announcement here
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/lkml-2015-4-12-178/26hm92/617246899>.
  [image: Welcome New Members]  The Linux Foundation Welcomes Newest
Members in Embedded and IoT As consumer favor has moved towards devices
that are smoothly integrated into everyday life, the use of embedded Linux
has skyrocketed alongside IoT growth. The newest Linux Foundation members -
Cirrus Logic, Linutronix GmbH, LMAX Exchange, NI, SerenataFlowers.com,
Treasure Data and Xilinx - represent this important industry shift.

Cirrus Logic <http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/en-/26hm94/617246899>, a
fabless semiconductor company based out of Austin, develops high-precision
analog components for the audio and industrial markets. Specializing in
complex chip designs, Cirrus Logic is pushing innovation with over 2,100
issued and pending patents and international offices in Europe, China, and
Japan.

Linutronix
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/2015-04-17/26hm96/617246899>GmbH is a
German provider of open source consulting and service with a special
emphasis on embedded and real-time Linux. Linutronix founder, Thomas
Gleixner, brings over 25 years of experience in embedded systems and led
the team that contributed the patch set used to make Linux real-time
compliant to defining the UBI/UBIFS framework for flash support.

As the UK’s fastest-growing technology firm, LMAX Exchange
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/2015-04-17/26hm98/617246899> will
take part in The Linux Foundation’s Core Infrastructure Initiative, which
unites over 20 technology companies working to secure and fund important
infrastructure efforts. LMAX Exchange is the leading Multilateral trading
facility for Forex trading (FX)  and delivers a secure playing field for
participants in the FX market.

NI <http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/2015-04-17/26hm9b/617246899>
provides platform-based systems for scientists and engineers tackling the
toughest engineering challenges. For nearly 40 years, NI has helped
accelerate efficiency and innovation and will continue this work as Linux
Foundation members, contributing to the PREEMPT_RT_patchset.

SerenataFlowers.com
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/2015-04-17/26hm9d/617246899> began in
the UK 12 years ago as a top-quality online floral arrangement provider.
They provide customers with fresher flowers than anywhere else on the
internet, crediting Linux systems with their rapid growth and efficiency.
As members of The Linux Foundation, they will seek to give back to the open
source community that has provided such successes.

Treasure Data
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/2015-04-17/26hm9g/617246899> provides
analytics infrastructure to help businesses collect and make sense of
important data when and where they need it. With Treasure Data’s managed
service, companies can collect and store various types of data, like
mobile, web, and IoT/sensor, putting all of it into a single interface for
analysis. Its cloud service is managed and monitored for customers,
minimizing risk of data loss and deepening insights.

Xilinx <http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/2015-04-17/26hm9j/617246899>
is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs.
They serve a broad range of customer needs with an advanced IP and design
environment, while innovating and creating all forms of hardware, software,
digital, and programmable systems integration. The combination of embedded
intelligence and programmable systems integration allows Xilinx to develop
innovative and highly efficient systems.

*Welcome, Cirrus Logic, Linutronix GmbH, LMAX Exchange, NI,
SerenataFlowers.com, Treasure Data and Xilinx!*

See the full announcements:
http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/linux-advance-embedded-devices/26hm9l/617246899

http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/invest-linux-and-collaborative/26hm9n/617246899

  [image: Exclusive Linux Foundation Training Discounts]  Limited-Time
Offer on Certified Engineer Exam This year's Linux Jobs Report is very
clear: demand continues to grow for Linux professionals, especially those
with certifications. The Linux Foundation is working to increase the talent
pool of qualified Linux professionals and is always working on ways to
increase access to Linux learning materials, including making the Intro to
Linux course available for free on the edX platform. To this end, we’ll be
offering a special rate on our Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)
exam for a limited time. The exam is normally priced at $300 but will be
available now for 50 percent off ($150).

To learn more, check out this blog post
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/-foundation-certified-engineer/26hm9q/617246899>,
or sign up now
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/certification-lfce/26hm9s/617246899>!
  [image: Linux Foundation in the News]  Linux Skills in High Demand,
Survey Finds
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/s-in-high-demand-survey-finds-/26hm9v/617246899>
EnterpriseTech

Linux Adopts Conflict Resolution Code
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/opts-conflict-resolution-code-/26hm9x/617246899>
ZDNet

Linux in Hi-Rel is Growing, Says McPherson
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/rowing-says-mcpherson-2015-03-/26hm9z/617246899>
Electronics Weekly

Data Center Managers Struggle to Fill Linux Admin Jobs
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/uggle-to-fill-Linux-admin-jobs/26hmb2/617246899>
TechTarget

Linux Job Market Booms Even as the Server Market Disappears
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/-the-server-market-disappears-/26hmb4/617246899>
TechRepublic

<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/uggle-to-fill-Linux-admin-jobs/26hmb2/617246899>Panasonic
Opens Intellectual Property Portfolio To Boost Internet Of Things
Development
<http://go.linuxfoundation.org/e/6342/rnet-of-things-development-htm/26hmb6/617246899>
Tech Times
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