Kathy ReidOct 21, 2023

This is a fantastic retrospective on 40 years of #OpenSource from Rebecca Ackermann for MIT Technology Review that traces its origins, schisms, and current challenges. A beautiful study in exploring the richness and diversity of a landscape.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/08/17/1077498/future-open-source/

The future of open source is still very much in flux

Free and open software have transformed the tech industry. But we still have a lot to work out to make them healthy, equitable enterprises.

MIT Technology Review
Show threadRobert McMillanOct 22, 2023
@KathyReid Thanks for posting. It’s interesting to read the history of something I covered. Some flashbacks here. :-)
Show threadKathy ReidOct 22, 2023
@bobmcmillan yeah it's so different to see something you were a part of presented as "history" :D
Show threadRobert McMillan

@KathyReid I’ll bet!

Like, for me, it’s interesting that Java is now remembered as open source software. Lotsa stuff like that.

https://www.infoworld.com/article/2072753/sun--no-decision-on-open-source-java.amp.html

Anyhow, thanks again for the trip down memory lane.

Sun: No decision on open source Java

Contrary to earlier reports, Sun has not decided to open source Java

InfoWorld
Oct 22, 2023 at 2:39amWeb