If you haven't noticed, open software has been under assault on all fronts.
- Microsoft is attacking open software in Europe big time (nothing new there)
- Check out ACTA's attempt at under-the-radar attack on open software
- Many hardware manufacturers continue to ignore the existence of open software - just go to Staples and read the Requirements statements on the hardware packages
- Contributions to open source projects have been dropping dramatically over the past two years (didn't save source,but was reported recently in Hacker News)
Sustained, coordinated, thoughtful legal and public forum defense (and, where appropriate, attack) is the only road to survival.
Remember, they've got the money and incentive to keep on-going pressure. The open source community is made up of volunteers who get tired of the fight and move on.
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If you haven't noticed, open software has been under assault on all fronts. - Microsoft is attacking open software in Europe big time (nothing new there) - Check out ACTA's attempt at under-the-radar attack on open software - Many hardware manufacturers continue to ignore the existence of open software - just go to Staples and read the Requirements statements on the hardware packages - Contributions to open source projects have been dropping dramatically over the past two years (didn't save source,but was reported recently in Hacker News) Sustained, coordinated, thoughtful legal and public forum defense (and, where appropriate, attack) is the only road to survival. Remember, they've got the money and incentive to keep on-going pressure. The open source community is made up of volunteers who get tired of the fight and move on.