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Posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 13, 2023

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The Cyber Resilience Act introduces uncertainty and risk leaving Open Source projects confused

=> ↺ The Cyber Resilience Act introduces uncertainty and risk leaving Open Source projects confused

What might happen if the uncertainty persists around who is held responsible under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)? The global Open Source community is averse to legal risks and generally lacks access to counsel, so it’s very possible offers of source code will simply be withdrawn rather than seeking to resolve the uncertainty.

Open source and Linux skills are still in demand in a dark economy [Ed: SJVN acting like an LF PR person, as the employer in this case receives LF money for such puff pieces]

=> ↺ Open source and Linux skills are still in demand in a dark economy

AI, open source and the power of OmniBOR [Ed: Cisco aren't open source. 'Linux' Foundation helps distort the narrative.]

=> ↺ AI, open source and the power of OmniBOR

When it comes to identifying potential security risks, examining the software bill of materials is one of the first steps tech leaders should take, according to Ed Warnicke, distinguished engineer at Cisco Systems Inc. With this essential list, companies using third-party software and distributed open-source software can simplify their security vetting process.

The continuous delivery ecosystem: Interoperability and security take center stage [Ed: 'Linux' Foundation is literally purchasing articles about itself. This is immoral.]

=> ↺ The continuous delivery ecosystem: Interoperability and security take center stage

Exploring the intersection of AI, platform engineering and open-source ecosystems: TheCUBE’s Open Source Summit day 1 analysis [Ed: Posting "HEY HI" (AI) hype and spam for 'Linux' Foundation, in exchange for money; this is killing or drowning out any real journalism or inquisitive minds]

=> ↺ Exploring the intersection of AI, platform engineering and open-source ecosystems: TheCUBE’s Open Source Summit day 1 analysis

The AI tornado and the future of open source: Open Source Summit Day 2 kickoff analysis [Ed: More mindless "AI" spam from 'Linux' Foundation, paid for by proprietary software pushers]

=> ↺ The AI tornado and the future of open source: Open Source Summit Day 2 kickoff analysis

Fidelity Joins FINOS’ Growing Buy-Side Members Pledging Open Source Adoption

=> ↺ Fidelity Joins FINOS’ Growing Buy-Side Members Pledging Open Source Adoption

The Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), the financial services umbrella of the Linux Foundation, today announces the addition of Fidelity Investments (Fidelity) as its newest buy-side member joining the foundation's growing community of leading asset managers, hedge funds, and financial services firms. Fidelity's membership represents a continued recognition of the value in open source standards, projects, and initiatives for the entire financial services ecosystem.

Following the memberships of Wellington Management and Point72, FINOS' community has seen an increase in representation from buy-side firms, as a strong recognition of the value of FINOS open projects in cross-constituency industry-wide collaboration.

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