The Linux Foundation (LF), the non-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, formally launched the Linux.com portal. LF took over stewardship of the site in March this year, at which time it began soliciting inputs from the community to help define the new Linux.com via its Ideaforge Web tool. Now it has unveiled the results of that input with a new online home for all things Linux.

The new Linux.com will connect Linux users and developers, and by showcasing their skills through its guru listing, will connect individuals to jobs and collaboration opportunities. Instead of a static information site, the new Linux.com will empower the Linux community to share its knowledge, get questions answered, download the right software and find hardware to solve problems.

Visitors can register and immediately begin contributing to the community and build their Linux guru standing. Other community functions include allowing users to have their own blogs hosted by Linux.com, review products in the product directory, and submit how-tos and tutorials to help fellow Linux users or developers. Inaugural Linux.com sponsors include Intel, NetApp, Novell and Red Hat.