Align dependency with responsibility
Provide a clear structure that connects those who maintain Samba with those who rely on it.
Introducing the Samba Foundation
A new era for the Samba ecosystem.
The Samba Foundation will be established to support the Samba ecosystem with a clear, durable structure around a project many depend on.
More detailed information will follow as operations are built up step by step.
Mission
Samba is widely used in enterprise environments, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure. It is essential, but often invisible. The Foundation is being built to help close the gap between widespread dependency and limited responsibility.
Support the project without changing it
Keep the existing project model intact: open, merit-driven, contributor-led, with the Samba Team remaining in control.
Build sustainable structures over time
Create a more predictable basis for coordination, engagement, and long-term continuity.
Coming soon
This first version is intentionally compact. More information will be added as the Foundation moves from setup to operational build-up.
For now, this page is meant as a first introduction and a clear point of contact.
Contact
Whether you want to join, ask about sponsorship options, or simply start a conversation, this is the place to reach the Foundation.
