Gartner Cool Vendor
Open Invention Network

OIN® Founding Members & Licensees:

  1. IBM
  2. NEC
  3. Novell
  4. Philips
  5. Red Hat
  6. Sony

OIN® Associate Member & Licensee:

  1. Canonical, Ltd.
  2. Google

OIN® Licensees:

  1. 0 Linux
  2. 8.5x14 Media Corp.
  3. AB Open Ltd
  4. Abacorix Pty Ltd
  5. Aboriginal Linux
  6. Absolute Linux
  7. AbsolutMind LTD
  8. Accelera Networks s.r.o.
  9. Accudata
  10. ad 1810
  11. Adaxa Pty Ltd and Adaxa USA
  12. ADIOS
  13. Aeonic
  14. Affordy Ltd.
  15. Afterecho Ltd
  16. Aleph Objects, Inc. (LulzBot)
  17. Alfresco
  18. ALT Linux, LLC
  19. Anderson Erickson Dairy
  20. andLinux
  21. Android-X86
  22. Anhui Opensource Inc.
  23. AnikOS
  24. AnNyung Linux
  25. Anthon
  26. Aqui63
  27. ArchE17
  28. Arc-Team s.n.c.
  29. ArcheOS
  30. Ark Linux
  31. Ares Computer Shop (AEROS)
  32. Arnox IT Limited
  33. Arrival Telecom, Inc.
  34. Ars Aperta
  35. ArtistX
  36. Ascendos
  37. Asianux
  38. Asturix
  39. AWK-Linux
  40. Ayeba
  41. aYniK Software Solutions
  42. Bacula Systems
  43. BackBox Linux
  44. BackTrack Linux
  45. Bakbone
  46. Baltix GNU/Linux
  47. Barracuda
  48. Basic Knowledge Publishing Co.
  49. Bayanihan Linux
  50. Beemaster ICT
  51. Benefit Resource, Inc.
  52. BigTux
  53. Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd
  54. blackPanther Europe Ltd
  55. BlankOn
  56. BlenderBuntu
  57. Blue Systems (Netrunner OS)
  58. Bodhi Linux
  59. BootMed
  60. Bram Moolenaar (VIM, A-A-P, Zimbu)
  61. BRLixGNU/Linux
  62. Broadview Networks
  63. Burhani Linux
  64. Bynari, Inc.
  65. CacheGuard Technologies Limited
  66. CAINE-Live CD
  67. Caixa Magica Software
  68. CANtronik Ltd.
  69. CDLinux
  70. C-Dot Consultants
  71. CentOS
  72. Cerebrux
  73. CFengine
  74. Chakraa
  75. Change Vision, Inc.
  76. Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond in Nederland
  77. Cinux
  78. Cisco Systems, Inc.
  79. City of Savage Minnesota
  80. ClearCenter, Corp.
  81. ClickforHelpIndia
  82. Clique Studios
  83. Clonezilla
  84. CloudLinux
  85. Co-create Ltd
  86. CodeMeta, Inc.
  87. CODETALK.RS, LLC.
  88. Codethink
  89. Coherent Theory
  90. Collabora Ltd
  91. Communitas Supportive Care Society
  92. Conecta Research
  93. Coova Technologies, LLC.
  94. Crazy Cow
  95. Creative Spaces
  96. CreativeWords.com
  97. credativ GmbH
  98. Cubrid Ltd
  99. Cutter Project Limited
  100. Cybozu, Inc.
  101. Danen Consulting Services (Annvix)
  102. Data-Warehouse GmbH
  103. David Ayers e.U.
  104. Dax OS
  105. Deepin (Hiweed GNU/Linux)
  106. DeviceVM Inc.
  107. Diaspora
  108. Digium, Inc.
  109. The Document Foundation
  110. Doubleshine.org
  111. Doublet
  112. Doudoulinux
  113. Draco GNU/Linux
  114. DragonWing Software
  115. Dragora GNU/Linux
  116. DRBL
  117. East Back Corporation, Inc.
  118. eBox Technologies SL
  119. ECS Consulting Group, LLC
  120. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
  121. EDL Systems
  122. Ekaaty Linux
  123. eKenOS
  124. Emdebian
  125. Emperor Linux, Inc.
  126. Endian SRL
  127. Endless Ideas BV
  128. Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A.
  129. eOffice(R) Brands and licensees
  130. eRacks Open Source Systems
  131. ESUN Linux
  132. eSYS Informationssysteme GmbH
  133. Everyleaf Corporation
  134. Evolveum, s.r.o.
  135. Exherbo
  136. EXTONS
  137. eyeOS
  138. Facebook, Inc.
  139. FD0 Beheer & PatriotSoft BV
  140. Fen Systems Ltd
  141. Fin.Eng Consultancy Ltd
  142. Fixstars Corporation (Yellow Dog Linux)
  143. Fluendo
  144. Flying Stone Technology, Inc.
  145. FMA Development, LLC
  146. FON (Fon Wireless Limited)
  147. Forbrich Computer Consulting Ltd.
  148. ForgeRock AS
  149. The 40 Fires Foundation
  150. Foswiki Foundation
  151. FrameOS Linux
  152. Free Electrons
  153. Free Software Initiative Japan
  154. Frugalware
  155. Fuduntu
  156. Fujitsu General Limited
  157. Fujitsu Limited
  158. Galsoft Linux
  159. Geeknet (1)
  160. GeeXboX
  161. Gentoo Foundation (Gentoo)
  162. Globaliist Inc.
  163. GMS Digital Consulting
  164. GnackTrack
  165. gNewSense
  166. Gnome
  167. gnuArtist Linux
  168. GoAutoDial Inc.
  169. GoboLinux
  170. Golden Delicious Computers
  171. Good-Day Inc.
  172. Good OS
  173. GParted
  174. Granular Linux
  175. Green Turtles Technologies Private Limited
  176. Greenbone Networks
  177. Greenie Linux Project
  178. Grusha Linux
  179. Guest- tek
  180. hastexo
  181. Hawk Software
  182. Helal Linux
  183. Hellested LLC
  184. Hewlett-Packard Company
  185. Hindsight Consulting, Inc.
  186. HMW-Consulting
  187. HTC Corporation
  188. The Hyde Company
  189. H&H BioSolutions, LLC
  190. IBEX ITS
  191. Icefeast
  192. ICTivity
  193. IDMS-Linux
  194. Igalia
  195. IGNIS Innovation Inc.
  196. iGolaware
  197. Iloog
  198. Imonology, LLC.
  199. Integra Technologies FZE
  200. Intermesh
  201. Intranet Engineering GmbH
  202. Invisible Things Lab
  203. IPCop
  204. Isaac Young Computer Co.
  205. Itis Linux
  206. iWay Vietnam
  207. James B. Tormey (Shift Linux)
  208. Janua SARL
  209. JarroNegro
  210. JasperSoft
  211. jfLinux
  212. Joldzic Network
  213. Jolla Oy
  214. JOPUX
  215. JULinux
  216. Juniper Networks, Inc.
  217. KateOS Project
  218. kademar Linux
  219. KDE e.V.
  220. KeeP Desenvolvimento e Tecnologia Ltda
  221. KEH, Inc.
  222. Kepler OS
  223. Kernel Concepts GbR
  224. Kerry Linux Solutions
  225. k3 Media
  226. Kiteroa Nominees Pty Ltd
  227. Klarälvdalens Datakonsult AB (KDAB)
  228. KO GmbH
  229. Koan SAS (Kaeil OS)
  230. Kokusaika JP
  231. Kolab Systems
  232. Kongoni GNU/Linux
  233. Kororaa/Make The Move
  234. KovoKs BV
  235. Kramer!
  236. Kulawe Limited
  237. Kwort Linux
  238. Lactien Computing
  239. Leeenux
  240. Lena Linux
  241. LernTux
  242. LG Electronics, Inc.
  243. Likinux
  244. Limitless Electronics
  245. Linalis
  246. Lina.pl
  247. LINBIT
  248. Lincomp
  249. Linpus
  1. Linutronix GmbH
  2. Linux Based Systems Design Ltd
  3. LinuxCertified Inc.
  4. LinuxComfusion
  5. Linux Console
  6. Linux Done Right (LDR)
  7. Linux-EduCD
  8. Linux KDuXP
  9. The Linux Mint Distribution
  10. Linux Shark
  11. Linux Support LLC
  12. Linvo GNU/Linux
  13. live.linuX-gamers.net
  14. Liquid Lemur Linux
  15. Loco (Loohuis Consulting)
  16. Login, Inc.
  17. LuninuX OS
  18. M2X BV
  19. Mageia.Org Association
  20. Maingame LTD.
  21. Mandriva SA
  22. MAPconcierge Corporation
  23. Maple English Group
  24. MARKOV Solutions
  25. Masonux
  26. MBDSYS S.A.R.L.
  27. Media LightBridge, LLC
  28. Mellanox
  29. Meshcom Technologies
  30. Messaging Architects
  31. Microquest LLC
  32. Miracle Linux
  33. Momonga Linux
  34. Moodle
  35. moonOS
  36. Mozilla Corporation
  37. Muli Management/Ngipi Pty Ltd
  38. Mullikins, LLC
  39. Myrinix Live CD
  40. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
  41. NepalLinux
  42. Neary Consulting
  43. NetGear, Inc.
  44. Network Applied Communication Laboratory Ltd.
  45. neuroforge
  46. NewMedia-NET GmbH
  47. NEWTOOS Project
  48. Nexenta Systems, Inc.
  49. NFA.ny Sdn. Bhd.
  50. NHN
  51. NimbleX
  52. Ni-Square Analytics LTD
  53. NixOS
  54. Nixu Open
  55. nLight, s.r.o.
  56. NLnet Foundation
  57. Nomovok Ltd.
  58. Novatek Enterprises, Inc.
  59. Oasis Websoft
  60. Occasus, Inc.
  61. OETIKER+PARTNER AG
  62. Omnibond Systems LLC
  63. OMNISOURCE S.r.l.
  64. Onlight, LLC
  65. Ooma, Inc.
  66. open2space
  67. OpenAPC Project Group
  68. OpenApp
  69. OpenBravoOpenfiler
  70. OpenBricks
  71. Opendawn
  72. OpenGEU
  73. The Open Learning Centre (Bell Lord Ltd.)
  74. OpenLX
  75. OpenNIX
  76. Openmamba
  77. Open Media Cluster
  78. OpenMoko
  79. Open Node LLC
  80. Open-SLX
  81. OpenRelief Project
  82. OpenShot
  83. Open Source Automation Development Lab eG (OSADL)
  84. OpenStack, LLC
  85. Openstech
  86. OpenTVWS Project
  87. Openwall, Inc.
  88. OpenWrt
  89. Open X-change
  90. Oracle (2)
  91. Oralux.org Association
  92. Orkney, Inc.
  93. osAlliance
  94. Osnofian Linux
  95. OSS Tech
  96. Otakux GNU/Linux
  97. Pacman Linux
  98. Pale Purple Ltd
  99. Pantek Inc.
  100. Parsidora Project
  101. Parsix
  102. PC Open Systems LLC (OS4)
  103. PC-Trends Hinkley Utah
  104. Peppermint OS
  105. Perfectsource Sp. z o.o.
  106. PGNetwork LLC
  107. Phoenix International Communications, Inc.
  108. Pi-Web
  109. Plamo Linux
  110. Point Clark Networks Ltd
  111. Polippix
  112. PolTec Electronics, LLC
  113. Portage Inc.
  114. Poseidon Linux
  115. PowerCraft Technology
  116. pQui Linux
  117. Privly Foundation
  118. Project Matriux
  119. Protocol Freedom Information Foundation
  120. Proxy Services B.V.
  121. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH
  122. PSAP Service Corporation
  123. Puppet Labs
  124. PureOS
  125. Qisda
  126. Quad One Technologies
  127. QRW Software
  128. Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
  129. RapidDisk LX
  130. RawGNU
  131. Red Flag
  132. Redline Phone, Inc.
  133. Redpill Linpro
  134. Revamp Linux
  135. Revolution Systems, LLC.
  136. Ripsand Technologies Ltd
  137. Riversimple LLC
  138. Rocklyte Ltd (Athene OS)
  139. Ruby Association LLC
  140. Runtu
  141. Sabayon Linux
  142. Sabily Linux
  143. Sahana Software Foundation
  144. Saline OS
  145. Salix OS
  146. Secret Lab Technologies Ltd
  147. Seneca Software & Solar, Inc.
  148. Serious Cybernetics
  149. The Shadowserver Foundation
  150. Simple Linux
  151. Simplicity Linux
  152. Simplis
  153. skwashd services pty ltd
  154. Slackware Project
  155. Slack/390
  156. Smart Energy Instruments, Inc.
  157. 64 Studio Ltd.
  158. Socialinventurebiz
  159. Solderpad Limited
  160. Solstice
  161. SolusOS
  162. SomosLibres.org
  163. Sophos Limited
  164. Sourcefabric o.p.s.
  165. South Pole AB
  166. Sporniket-Studio.com
  167. Sprezzatura
  168. Squirrel Consultancy
  169. Smarts On Site
  170. SRA OSS
  171. Stargate Films, Inc.
  172. Stichting Krita Foundation
  173. StartCom
  174. StormOS
  175. SugarCRM
  176. Sugar on a Stick
  177. Summit Business Associates
  178. Superb Mini Server (SMS)
  179. Superuser Korea (SULinux)
  180. SWCS Systems LLC
  181. Swift Linux
  182. Symantec Corp
  183. Sync Corp.
  184. sysmocom
  185. SystemRescueCD
  186. Tails
  187. Taiwu International Co., Ltd.
  188. TAS OS
  189. TCE Operating System Services (TOSS)
  190. Techno Project Ltd.
  191. Telematics Freedom Foundation
  192. Teluu LLP
  193. Thirdware
  194. Tin Hat Linux
  195. Tjaldur Software Governance Solutions
  196. The Tor Project Inc.
  197. translatewiki.net
  198. TRIsoft - Fischer & Stephan OHG
  199. Tom Tom International BV
  200. Toorox
  201. Turbolinux
  202. TurnKey Linux
  203. Tuquito
  204. TuxMobil
  205. Tux Technology LLC
  206. Twisted Lincoln, Inc.
  207. Twitter, Inc.
  208. twostones/Acme Dot Company
  209. T Software
  210. UbuBox SalentOS
  211. Ubuntu Rescue Remix
  212. The uClinux Project
  213. Ulteo
  214. Ultimate Circle
  215. Univention GmbH
  216. la Universidad de La Laguna
  217. University of Hull
  218. Untangle Inc. (Untangle Linux)
  219. USU
  220. VajraSoft Inc.
  221. VALIDOS RY
  222. Vatlator
  223. Veethree Marine and Electronics LLC
  224. Vehera LTD. (SMEStorage)
  225. VESTA Linux
  226. VineCaves, Ltd (Vine Linux)
  227. Vinux
  228. Virtual Distro Dispatcher
  229. Virtual Worlds Productions
  230. Vixta
  231. Voipro International BV
  232. Vonage Holdings Corp.
  233. WaffleLabs (EasyPeasy)
  234. Waves of the Future
  235. Weaknet
  236. Wetwork
  237. Whizman, Inc.
  238. Whonix
  239. ¿WHY? TechEng Ltd.
  240. Wingspan Technology Inc.
  241. Wizery Ltd.
  242. Wolfer Linux
  243. XBMC
  244. X.org Foundation
  245. xPUD
  246. xWiki SAS
  247. Yahoo! Inc.
  248. YOU Technology, Inc.
  249. Zarafa
  250. Zenith Consulting Solutions Inc.
  251. Zerofusion, Inc.
  252. Zest Linux
  253. ZevenOS
  254. ZHAI XIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (0xLab)
  255. Zorin OS

Note (1): Geeknet exercised a Limitation Election under section 2.2 of the License Agreement on November 30, 2012.

Note (2): Oracle exercised a Limitation Election under section 2.2 of the License Agreement on March 29, 2012.