Linux Foundation Launches Branded Credit Card. Yes, It Features Tux.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/28/linux-foundation-launches-branded-credit-card-yes-it-features-tux/

by davidw • 17 years ago

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mahmud2• 17 years ago

http://www.linuxfoundation.org/programs/linux-credit-card

But when I visit the URL it says Access denied You are not authorized to access this page.

sven• 17 years ago

»Initially, the custom Linux Foundation Visa Platinum card is only available to U.S. residents, but the organization expects to expand in the coming months.«

mahmud2• 17 years ago

I am an American in Australia, couldn't they use something other than my IP to verify my identity?

datums• 17 years ago

The Linux Fund has had this for many years. I'm not sure how well it's working for them. http://www.linuxfund.org/

apgwoz• 17 years ago

Yeah, a good friend of mine used to whip out his Tux card to make me jealous in 1999. I then would whip out the Yoda card in my wallet, and a duel would ensue. Of course since Tux doesn't have opposable thumbs, Yoda won every time.

noelchurchill• 17 years ago

So is the credit scoring algorithm open source and GPL'd? Uhhh no it's just a Visa card. It's like slapping a Penguin on the windows boot up screen and saying "buy this to support linux". By working with card partner, the linux foundation is essentially a affiliate marketer, helping to make umb bank lots of money. Nah thanks.

rawr2• 17 years ago

Do I have to use the command line to use it at stores?

rawr2• 17 years ago

How about edit an XML file?

Linux Foundation Launches Branded Credit Card. Yes, It Features Tux.

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