**Framework Expands Open Source Event and Linux Distribution Sponsorships**

Framework Computer BV has made a significant expansion to its sponsorship program in support of open source events and Linux distributions, demonstrating the company's commitment to giving back to the community that underpins its own business model.

In an initial blog post published on October 14th, Framework outlined a selection of events and projects that would be benefiting from their sponsorship. However, just a few weeks later, in an update dated December 3rd, the company revealed a much more extensive list of recipients, taking its total contributions for the year to over $225,000.

So, who exactly is receiving Framework's generosity? According to the updated blog post, the following open source events and projects have been sponsored by the company:

  • Soldercon
  • Linus Tech Tips' Linux Fest
  • Lincoln Loop's Python for Beginners Workshop
  • PyCon AU
  • Open Source Summit NA
  • FOSSNA (Free and Open-Source Software North America)
  • Linux Plumbers Conference
  • KDE Akademy
  • GUADEC (GNOME Users And Developers European Conference)
  • LVFS (Linux Vendor Firmware Service)
  • GNOME Foundation
  • SageMath
  • Open Source Initiative
  • Percona Live
  • MySQL Connect
  • PostgreSQL Conference EU
  • Mozilla's Open Source Support Program

This significant expansion of Framework's sponsorship program is a welcome development, as many companies claim to support open source initiatives but fail to put their money where their mouth is. By investing in these projects and events, Framework is not only demonstrating its commitment to the open source community but also fostering a more collaborative and inclusive environment for developers.

Framework's modular open hardware business model relies heavily on the contributions of open source developers and projects, making it a natural fit for the company to give back to the community that has helped it grow. By expanding its sponsorship program, Framework is showing that its values are more than just marketing rhetoric – they're a genuine commitment to openness and collaboration.