LWN.net
LWN.net is a reader-supported news site focused on Linux and free software development, offering detailed technical coverage, weekly editions, and a variety of subscription services.
Services
LWN.net offers a diverse range of services aimed at Linux and free software development communities. These include a weekly edition featuring detailed content on Linux kernel development, weekly security articles, and an events calendar tracking relevant community events. For premium access, LWN.net provides subscriber services, offering immediate access to exclusive content, a subscriber-only mailing list, and various other site features. Additionally, LWN.net offers group subscriptions for organizations and provides gift certificates redeemable for site subscriptions.
Products
LWN.net produces various content types, primarily focused on the Linux kernel and free software. Key products include a weekly edition, detailed kernel coverage, a security alert database, and a security page updated weekly. They also maintain a Kernel Index for easy access to all kernel-related articles and have a search engine for content from May 2002 onward. The site code, developed in-house using Python, the Quixote web framework, and PostgreSQL, supports these products and services.
Subscription Options
LWN.net provides multiple subscription levels, catering to different financial capabilities. Subscriptions offerings include immediate access to premium content, participation in subscriber-only mailing lists, and the ability to generate subscriber links for shared article access. There is a 'starving hacker' rate for those with limited financial resources. Group subscriptions tailored for companies, universities, and other groups are also available, offering a cost-effective way for employees or students to access LWN.net.
Community Engagement
LWN.net is actively involved in the Linux and free software development communities through various initiatives. The site features a community events calendar, tracking events of interest to users and developers. Users can engage further through the FAQ section, which addresses common questions about content, subscriptions, gift certificates, site code, advertising, and the events calendar. Subscribers can also share specific articles using the subscriber links feature, fostering wider community engagement.
Technical Coverage
LWN.net is known for its detailed and timely technical coverage, particularly focusing on Linux kernel development. Kernel-oriented content is featured weekly, with a dedicated Kernel Index for ease of access. Security topics are also a significant part of their coverage, supported by a security alert database and a security page updated weekly. The content is accessible via a searchable archive that dates back to May 2002, ensuring comprehensive technical information is readily available to its readers.