You’d like to use open source software, but you’re not sure what criteria you should use when deciding whether to rely on it for a specific project or not. I have a long, complicated history with open ...

With all the talk about open source sustainability, it’s easy to focus on “hard currency” contributions to a project. You know, code or cash or documentation or something that the project maintainers ...

In part 3 of this article, I detailed several economic theories on common goods management. In this part, we’ll explore how to apply these theories to the issue of open source sustainability. Studying ...

A dearth of funding for vital open source technologies is leading to a swath of support from startups, unicorns, corporations, and even venture capital firms. “It goes without saying that this holds ...

For many years, open source software seemingly lay at the fringe of the tech industry. A subculture that many didn’t understand and that seemingly threatened the broader industry. It is amazing how ...

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Why it matters: Apple is joining the Data Transfer Project which seeks to build an open source platform to allow consumers to transfer their data safely from one service to another. The success of ...

Check out 7 of the best open-source kanban boards, comparing their features, integrations, strengths, weaknesses and unique characteristics. Kanban boards make it simple for anyone who wants to ...