Linux Foundation launches affinity credit card

Linux Foundation Introduces Linux-Branded Affinity Visa Platinum® Credit Card



  100% of proceeds will go directly to open source community  
activities and members

SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2009 - The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit  
organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today  
announced it will offer an affinity Visa Platinum credit card for  
people who want to contribute to advancing the Linux operating system  
through Linux Foundation initiatives.



"This credit card is in response to requests by individuals who want  
to get involved and support the Linux Foundation's community  
activities," said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux  
Foundation. "Some people write code while others work on marketing or  
defending Linux. The Linux-branded credit card is an easy way for  
anyone to contribute to the growth of Linux and identify themselves as  
supporters of the community by carrying Tux in their pocket."



The Linux Foundation is partnering with CardPartner, Inc. to offer the  
affinity Linux credit card through UMB Bank. The Linux Foundation will  
receive $50 for every activated card as well as a percentage of every  
purchase made with the credit card. All funds from the Visa card  
program will go directly towards providing community technical events  
and travel grants for open source community members in order to  
accelerate Linux innovation.



The Linux Foundation uses funds from a variety of revenue streams to  
sustain these important services. Proceeds from the affinity Linux  
Foundation Visa Card will complement other funding sources such as  
member dues, events, and Linux.com advertising.



Card members can earn bonus points redeemable towards free  
merchandise, airline tickets and more at hundreds of online and  
neighborhood retailers.



Other important card member features include:

No annual fee
0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first six months
Purchase protection
Zero liability protection for unauthorized purchases
Emergency cash and card replacement
Lost/stolen card reporting service
24-hour roadside assistance
Warranty manager service
Lost luggage replacement


Initially, the Linux Foundation Visa Platinum card is only available  
to U.S. residents but will expand in the coming months. To apply,  
please visit http://www.cardpartner.com/app/the-linux-foundation. For  
more information on the program please visit:
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/programs/linux-credit-card 
.



About the Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering  
the growth of Linux. Founded in 2007, the Linux Foundation sponsors  
the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and is supported by leading  
Linux and open source companies and developers from around the world.  
The Linux Foundation promotes, protects and standardizes Linux by  
hosting important technical and legal workgroups, events and online  
resources such as Linux.com. For more information, please visit the  
Linux Foundation website.



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