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Linux Assigned Names and Numbers Authority
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<p>The Linux Assigned Names and Numbers Authority (LANANA) is a central registry of names and numbers used within <a href="/facts/Linux/9FvCKSTq">Linux</a>. It was created in 2000 by <a href="/facts/H._Peter_Anvin/BTJXg4Cd">H. Peter Anvin</a>. As of 2013, it along with <a href="/facts/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard/roaRoAWy">Filesystem Hierarchy Standard</a> matters had moved under the <a href="/facts/Linux_Standard_Base/8Hq3tPJM">Linux Standard Base</a>, which itself operates under <a href="/facts/Linux_Foundation/5wbe2Vp0">Linux Foundation</a>'s auspices per Russ Herrold. </p>