4linux
IT Services and IT ConsultingSão Paulo, Brazil51-200 Employees
4linux is an IT services and IT consulting company based in São Paulo, Brazil, with an office at 417 Rua Caramuru and a workforce of 51 to 200 employees. The company originated in 1995 as a study group of four university students who discussed the Linux operating system and other free software, later contributing to the name 4LinuxMen; it was legally formed in 2001 to meet growing corporate demand for open-source solutions. 4linux offers services in courses, consulting, support, and software development based on Linux and free software, with emphasis on infrastructure and security. It is recognized as a pioneer and model in delivering services based on free software, with the capacity to serve clients across Brazil from its São Paulo headquarters. The company conceived the HackerTeen educational project for youths aged 14 to 19, described by Harvard Business School as unique worldwide.