Open Source

This batch of tickets is being released in two phases. The first release went live on November 28, while the second release will be available starting at midnight on November 29, 2024 (UTC+8). ...more

The program offers $10,000 per project alongside a comprehensive three-week security-focused curriculum. Participants will also gain access to tools like GitHub Copilot and expertise from the GitHub Security Lab. ...more

The organizers have released the event's videos on the Ubuntu onAir YouTube channel, providing access to the dynamic presentations and sessions that took place. ...more

FOSS United has hosted over a dozen community-driven events in various cities across India. According to the FOSS United website, volunteers contribute to tasks like reviewing the session proposals and providing feedback. ...more

Through its involvement with Kiss the Globe, acolono seeks to introduce Drupal to audiences outside the traditional tech sphere. The company views this as an opportunity to demonstrate how Open Source technologies like Drupal can contribute to a sustainable and interconnected world. ...more

The episode features Italo Vignoli and Mike Saunders from the Document Foundation, the non-profit organization behind LibreOffice. ...more

The discussion delved into the challenges and opportunities presented by open-source AI, including licensing complexities, security considerations, and the necessity for community-driven development. ...more

The Jupyter Foundation aims to ensure the long-term sustainability and advancement of Project Jupyter by fostering a vendor-neutral environment. It will focus on providing resources for engineering, release management, community building, documentation, accessibility, and events. ...more

The article also addresses the increasing strain on maintainers and how it increases security demands. High-profile vulnerabilities in tools like Log4j and a Linux compression utility reveal the risks of relying on small teams or volunteers for critical software. ...more

Covering diverse topics, it dives into the Drupal Starshot Initiative’s ambitious plans, the heated Automattic vs. WP Engine trademark dispute, and strides in no-code tool accessibility and community inclusivity. Drupal’s governance model also stands out as a unique case study. ...more

A new blog post by Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association, outlines how Drupal’s governance model has grown to protect the platform’s independence and sustainability. With founder Dries Buytaert’s support, the Drupal Association and a diverse network of contributors ensure that the open-source project remains stable, impartial, and community-driven. ...more

FOSS United aims to revitalise the spirit of hacking and open-source collaboration by supporting grassroots projects, events, and a collaborative community-industry network. Their mission focuses on fostering a culture of innovation, promoting FOSS usage across sectors, and building quality open-source software for the public good. ...more