June 17, 2024 — Linux and other Open Source Software touches the lives of people across the globe at work, home and in their personal lives countless times every day from searching the website to accessing an ATM machine to obeying smart streetlights. OIN’s mission is to protect Open Source development, distribution & use from companies & organizations looking to leverage their patents to grow, among other reasons. OIN accomplishes this in part by providing patent protection for over 4,500 Linux System software & hardware development packages to its community members through a unique cross-licensing commitment every one of its nearly 4,000 OIN members’ sign. Tech Company News dives in.