Does Linux Make Money?

Linux companies like RedHat and Canonical, the company behind the incredibly popular Ubuntu Linux distro, also make much of their money from professional support services as well. … That’s a big part of why companies like Microsoft and Adobe moved to subscription programs. Those annuities are quite profitable.

How do Linux companies make money?

Many developers earn their monthly income creating Linux code. They work for companies that, for one reason or another, have determined that supporting the Linux ecosystem is good for business. Some are “open source” companies. … Both make money by establishing support contracts with companies that use their products.

Who pays for Linux?

The Linux kernel is an enormous open source project that has been in development for more than 25 years. While many people tend to think of open source projects as being developed by passionate volunteers, the Linux kernel is mostly developed by people who are paid by their employers to contribute.