PingWin Software joins Linux Foundation-Marketwire (press release)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire-March 14, 2011)-The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that its newest PingWin Software is a member.

PingWin Software is a leading system integrator in Russia and is aimed at Linux and open source software integration. PingWin Software is the first Russian company to the Linux Foundation.

The company joins the Linux Foundation to work more closely with the global Linux community on technical issues and business strategies. It starts with participation in the Open Compliance Program (http://www.linuxfoundation.org/programs/legal/compliance), which consists of a set of open source tools, training curricula and a new self-administered assessment checklist that allows companies to ensure that this work.

"Our Linux Foundation membership will give us an insider's view of the latest Linux and open source trends, as well as give us the opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the Linux ecosystem," said Dmitry Komissarov, CEO of PingWin Software. "Our work on the Open Compliance program and other activities will provide us with important knowledge to inform our company and our customers."

"PingWin Software is an important addition to the Linux Foundation. The international perspective is important as we continue to mature of our Open Compliance program, "said Amanda McPherson, vice president of marketing and developer programs, the Linux Foundation.

Country of origin of the PingWin Software is one of many around the world that the transition to Linux and open source software for the Government. In December, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced that the Government of its own operating system to a Linux-based operating system by 2015 would migrate.

About PingWin Software
PingWin Software Ltd. was founded in 2009. This is the full cycle, the company that services on the basis of the FOSS (free/libre/open source software): consulting, development, migration, update, and support. The Mission of the company is raising the level of the effectiveness of the Russian companies and Government agencies to implement solutions by organizations in their informative systems the best FOSS. PingWin Software is an active member of the Russian Association of free Software (RASPO). More information about PingWin Software at: www.pingwinsoft.ru

About the Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is a non-profit consortium dedicated to promoting the growth of Linux. Founded in 2007, the organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and promotes, protects and the Linux operating system by the means of its members and the open source development community marshaling advances. The Linux Foundation provides a neutral forum for cooperation and education by hosting Linux conferences, including LinuxCon, and generate original Linux research and content that advances the understanding of the Linux platform. The Web properties, including Linux.com, reaching about two million people per month. The organization also offers extensive training opportunities for Linux that feature of the Linux kernel Community leading experts as instructors. The Linux Foundation follow on Twitter.

Trademarks: the Linux Foundation, Linux Standard Base, wax and Yocto Project are trademarks of The Linux Foundation. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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