At this session you will hear a review of the latest open system standards, and how the LSB CertificationLinuxLinux Standard Base SpecificationsPOSIX standard (ISO/IEC 9945:2002)Single UNIX Specification Version 3 operating system is shaping up to them. The talk will cover the , , the revised , and the new ; standards that lie at the heart of the Linux operating system. This session describes the relationship between the latest standards, and the significant new features. You will hear about the LSB Certification program. You will also hear the latest plans for evolution of the Linux Standard Base Specifications.