Google and Linux Foundation Launch Chromium Initiative

Google has partnered with the Linux Foundation to launch the 'Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers,' an initiative aimed at funding and enhancing open-source projects within the Chromium ecosystem. This initiative will provide a 'neutral space' for collaboration among major tech companies, developers, and academia, with Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera already pledging their support. The project is managed under the Linux Foundation, which has a history of fostering open-source projects, and will ensure continued support and sustainability for Chromium's development. The initiative responds to feedback from developers and companies on the critical nature of Chromium to their work, aiming to expand adoption and innovation. Despite the Department of Justice's call for Google to sell Chrome, Google aims to continue its support for Chromium projects. This initiative not only aims to support existing projects but also encourages the creation of new Chromium-based browsers under the Linux Foundation's governance.