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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]

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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]

@OpenSourceOrg

Global non-profit: promotes and protects Open Source software, development & communities through education and advocacy. Yes, we coined the term!

Palo Alto, CA

opensource.org

Born February 3

Joined November 2011

Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Mar 23, 2021
The Open Source Initiative calls upon the Free Software Foundation to hold Stallman responsible for past behavior, remove him from the organization’s leadership and work to address the harm he caused to all those he has excluded. opensource.org/OSI_Response
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Jun 1, 2020
It's been brought to our attention that there's an account using our trademarked logo and engaging in abusive behavior. We are not affiliated w/ the account in question & are pursuing remedy. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Dec 19, 2018
She built her own computer out of discarded hardware from her school. She installed #Ubuntu #Linux. She runs only #opensource software: #LibreOffice, #GIMP, #Firefox. Help create more like her: opensource.org/2018funddrive #STEM #K12 #education #edtech #edtechchat
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Apr 23, 2020
#Opensource alternative to Zoom: Check out Jitsi - a free, secure video conferencing tool. jitsi.org #OSI #oss
jitsi.org
Free Video Conferencing Software for Web & Mobile | Jitsi
Learn more about Jitsi, a free open-source video conferencing software for web & mobile. Make a call, launch on your own servers, integrate into your app, and more.
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Jul 18, 2023
Replying to @ylecun
Congratulations but please watch your language: The license authorizes only some commercial uses. The term Open Source has a clear, well understood meaning that excludes putting any restrictions on commercial use. See `2. Additional Commercial Terms` github.com/facebookresear…
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
May 19, 2020
"Microsoft has admitted it was wrong about #opensource, after the company battled it and Linux for years at the height of its desktop domination." by @verge
Microsoft: we were wrong about open source
From theverge.com
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Jan 19, 2021
"The SSPL is not an Open Source License" It’s deception, plain and simple, to claim that the software has all the benefits and promises of open source when it does not.
opensource.org
The SSPL is Not an Open Source License
We’ve seen that several companies have abandoned their original dedication to the open source community by switching their core products from an open source license, one approved by the Open Source…
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Mar 14, 2020
Congratulations to @megansanicki & @joshsimmons who were elected to the OSI board's two individual member seats, and @italovignoli who was elected to the one open affiliate member seat. The newly elected Directors will take their seats, March 20, 2020. opensource.org/node/1049
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Oct 3, 2017
"@Oracle's submission on IT modernization" to the #WhiteHosue (itmodernization.cio.gov) includes, attached... #opensource #OSS #FOSS #FLOSS
Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
Apr 10, 2020
"Much like Zoom, the free and #opensource video-chat tool is easy to use and requires little-to-no onboarding." by @mashable mashable.com/article/how-to… The #OSI uses Jitzi, do you?
How to use Jitsi Meet, an open source Zoom alternative
From mashable.com