The Linux Foundation Visa Card Raises Money for OS Nerds
Summer Luu — November 4, 2010 — Tech
References: cardpartner & forevergeek
Open source enthusiasts who enjoy spending money will love the Linux Foundation Visa Card.
The Linux credit card functions like any other card out there. The only difference is that every time you spend, money gets donated to a good cause for geeks, promoting the Linux operating system. The funds that are raised from the Linux Foundation Visa Card program will be used to fund technical events for the Linux community as well as travel grants for the open source community members.
The Linux credit card functions like any other card out there. The only difference is that every time you spend, money gets donated to a good cause for geeks, promoting the Linux operating system. The funds that are raised from the Linux Foundation Visa Card program will be used to fund technical events for the Linux community as well as travel grants for the open source community members.
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