> If certain people cannot contribute to the Linux kernel because of a list maintained by the USG then perhaps it's time for Linux kernel development to no long

> If certain people cannot contribute to the Linux kernel because of a list maintained by the USG then perhaps it's time for Linux kernel development to no longer be dependent on US law. It is not only US-based organizations, but also people living in the US (and US citizens even if they don't live in the US) that have to follow the US law. Even if you set up the coordinating foundation in e.g. Switzerland, many Linux kernel maintainers would still live in US, probably not wanting to move to Switzerland. Also, Switzerland is becoming less neutral and more EU-aligned. They are following most of the EU sanctions against Russia: https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-102820.html https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releas... So you might have to find a different country than Switzerland. Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba? Of course, the most sure way to avoid needing to abide by sanctions against Russia, would be to set your headquarters in Russia.