There are many ways to contribute to Linux even if you can't write code, and the Linux Foundation has just come up with a new one. The non-profit organization has 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.
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 development of the credit card has been introduced in response to requests by people who want to get involved and support the Linux Foundation's community activities, according to Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation. Initially, the Linux Foundation Visa Platinum card is only available to U.S. residents but will expand in the coming months. For more information on the program, go here.