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Favorite Open source software has long been viewed as a tactical decision — something engineering teams adopted to move faster or reduce licensing costs. But the data from the 2026 State of Open Source Report by Perforce OpenLogic (produced in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation) suggests that the
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Shared by voicesofopensource April 28, 2026
Favorite When I was saying goodbye to my last team, one of the final things I said to them was “Leading this organization has been the honor of my career.” I should have added “so far.” I am grateful for the trust the board has placed in me, and I’m
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Favorite This is a critical moment for the Open Source Initiative. As Open Source continues to shape global technology, policy, and digital infrastructure, the need for clear stewardship and strong leadership has only grown. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane O’Brien as OSI’s new
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Favorite Veteran Open Source leader brings decades of experience advancing sustainability, collaboration and responsible participation across the Open Source ecosystem. SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2026 — The Open Source Initiative (OSI), globally recognized as the steward of the Open Source Definition, today announced the appointment of Duane O’Brien as its
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Favorite At FOSDEM earlier this year, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) and AboutCode formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement delegates the day-to-day operations of ClearlyDefined to AboutCode, ensuring the project’s long-term sustainability, continued development, and broader impact across the Open Source ecosystem. ClearlyDefined has long
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Favorite For more than 25 years, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) website has been a central reference point for Open Source licenses. Over that time, our site has evolved through multiple redesigns, content management systems, and infrastructure migrations. As a result, license pages accumulated a variety of URL formats, including
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Favorite Open technologies such as Open Source software, open standards, open data, and open hardware play an increasingly important role in digital infrastructure, public sector innovation, and democratic governance around the world. Yet the research that informs policy and investment in these technologies is often fragmented and uneven. To address
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Favorite The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has signed the Open Letter to the Higher Education Community, joining a growing coalition of educators, technologists, nonprofit leaders, and institutions calling for renewed leadership and intentional investment in open solutions across higher education. The letter issues a clear and timely call to action.
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Favorite The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is proud to highlight Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026, a global program that continues to strengthen Open Source communities by pairing new contributors with experienced mentors. For more than two decades, GSoC has helped thousands of developers make meaningful, sustained contributions to free
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Favorite Last week, the OSI submitted its feedback to the Open Digital Ecosystems strategy, which comes at a time when both Open Source communities and the European Union face unprecedented challenges. We highlighted the benefits of Open Source for Europe, and how to leverage them in a way that strengthens
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