Global non-profit: promotes and protects Open Source software, development & communities through education and advocacy. Yes, we coined the term!

Joined November 2011
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Philippe Ombredanne and Jordan Maris will facilitate a CRA compliance workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit on May 18, covering what the EU Cyber Resilience Act means in practice for Open Source businesses. 05f5.com/schedule/2026/cra-c…
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OSI ED Duane O'Brien: I expect my listening tour will continue for a little while as I make the rounds to meet as many of our stakeholders as I can. If you’ve got something to say, grab a slot in my office hours. I’d love to hear from you. opensource.org/blog/listenin…
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Age assurance laws are reaching down to operating systems and app stores. Katie Steen-James joins webinar to discuss what's happening across the US, Brazil, and Europe, and how maintainers can help shape policy that fits how open source actually works. github.blog/news-insights/po…
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Happening TODAY: Join the 2026 State of Open Source Report webinar, featuring insights from OSI Executive Director Duane O’Brien. Register now to learn how organizations are approaching Open Source governance, security, and sustainability: ter.li/2kn3s1hb
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Open Source Initiative @osi@opensource.org retweeted
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Maintainer Month is here, with better tools, helpful resources, and community events for the people behind the code. 💻 Check out what’s new. 👇 github.blog/open-source/main…
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What does it actually mean to “protect Open Source”? On the latest GR-OSS OUT Podcast, OSI Community Manager Nick Vidal joins Tabitha DiDomenico to explore this question and to discuss the future of software freedom: youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9Wt7…
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Jordan Maris, OSI's EU Policy Analyst, will once again lead a workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit. Join him in Paris on May 18-19 as he dives into the policy discussions shaping the future of Open Source in Europe and what founders need to know: 05f5.com/
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The 2026 State of Open Source Report by Perforce OpenLogic provides a data‑backed view into how organizations approach Open Source governance and long-term investment. We’ll be sharing insights from the report in an upcoming webinar. Register today: ter.li/2kn3s1hb
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The 2026 State of Open Source Report points to open source as a strategic concern for IT leadership, shaped by geopolitical pressure, security risk, compliance complexity, and the growing operational burden of maintaining open source software at scale. opensource.org/blog/the-2026…
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Nick Vidal, Community Manager at the OSI, joins host Tabatha DiDomenico on the GR-OSS OUT Podcast to unpack what “protecting Open Source” really means in 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9Wt7…
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A new chapter begins at the Open Source Initiative, and at a moment of rapid change in global tech, our new Executive Director shares his vision for what comes next and why the future of Open Source depends on all of us. opensource.org/blog/hello-fr…
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As Open Source continues to shape global technology, policy, and digital infrastructure, the need for clear stewardship and strong leadership has only grown. On behalf of the Board, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane O’Brien as OSI’s new Executive Director. opensource.org/blog/welcomin…
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Duane O’Brien appointed as the new Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative. Veteran Open Source leader brings decades of experience advancing sustainability, collaboration and responsible participation across the Open Source ecosystem. opensource.org/blog/open-sou…
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Perforce Software’s 2026 State of Open Source Report (produced in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation), reveals that avoiding vendor lock-in has surged into a leading adoption driver, cited by 55% of respondents. ter.li/391uqv
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The 2026 State of Open Source Report, produced by Perforce Software in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation, shows some encouraging OSS maturity signals: ~40% of organizations contribute to #OpenSource ter.li/391uqv
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Katie Steen-James, Senior US Policy Manager at the OSI, joins the We Love Open Source podcast to share how developers can engage with policy makers: allthingsopen.org/articles/d… #OpenSource #OpenSourceAI #OpenSourcePolicy
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