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When I stumbled across a post that an encryption library offers a potential backdoor to SSH connectivity on Good Friday, my first thought was: why is it always on a Friday that these things drop? And then my second one: oh bugger, here goes my weekend. Now, I won't go into the technical details, there are many, many, many, many better resources out there, but I can't help thinking that this would/should force the software industry to think.
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[AI summary] The article critiques the push for new open source licenses like the Hippocratic License, arguing that they are not necessary for building communities around shared values. It highlights the importance of understanding the foundations of FOSS, engaging in practical community-building, and collaborating rather than imposing singular visions. The author emphasizes that existing licenses and the global commons already provide a framework for contributing to shared values, and that focusing on legal and community efforts outside of licensing is more effective. The piece also stresses the need for collective, evidence-based approaches over individual heroism in driving change.
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When I explain to people that I run a business writing free, open source software, most people look at me like I'm an alien. Understandably so. It's weird and confusing to those who aren't knee-deep in it. It works, and it's great when it works, but there are some unique challenges that this type of [...]
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We have to talk about open source licensing.
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