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Decelopment and Free Software

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jan 30, 2025

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Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

The Future of Open Source: Who Will Take Over?

=> ↺ The Future of Open Source: Who Will Take Over?

Many of the most critical open-source projects were launched in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Developers like Linus Torvalds (Linux), Guido van Rossum (Python), and Richard Stallman (GNU) played crucial roles in shaping the modern computing landscape. However, as these pioneers age, questions emerge about who will take the helm when they step back. Without clear succession plans, the risk of stagnation or project abandonment increases.

Events

Qt ☛ QtCS25: May 7-8 Save the Date!

=> ↺ QtCS25: May 7-8 Save the Date!

tldr; save the date for our QtCS25, May 7-8 in Munich. Stay tuned for more information.

GNU Projects

GNU ☛ GNU Guix: Guix User and Contributor Survey 2024: The Results (part 3)

=> ↺ GNU Guix: Guix User and Contributor Survey 2024: The Results (part 3)

Today we're looking at the results from the Contributor section of the Guix User and Contributor Survey (2024). The goal was to understand how people contribute to Guix and their overall development experience. A great development experience is important because a Free Software project's sustainability depends on happy contributors to continue the work!

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