Results from the first new members campaign
We’re welcoming 1,354 new members to the Open Source Initiative. The membership drive we launched at the end of 2021 surpassed our expectations.
Recent Posts
ClearlyDefined is clearly making progress
ClearlyDefined is a central, curated data store for Open Source Software licenses.
CodeSee: Why we support the OSI
This month, we’re pleased to spotlight one of our sponsors, CodeSee, and learn why open source is important to their organization.
December 2021 Newsletter
The intriguing implications of SFC v Vizio A couple of weeks ago, the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) filed suit against television maker Vizio, alleging that Vizio took advantage of open…
OSI welcomes the Decision of the European Commission
OSI welcomes the Decision of the European Commission on Open Source Software that will enable its software solutions to be publicly accessible whenever there are potential benefits for citizens, companies or other public services.
The intriguing implications of SFC v Vizio
The lawsuit is a milestone moment underscoring the value of open source software to our society: we must vigilantly and proactively protect the rights of the both the user/consumer and those who have contributed code in good faith.
Launch of the State of Open Source Survey
OpenLogic by Perforce and the Open Source Initative (OSI) are collaborating on a new survey exploring the state of open source software. The survey, which will gather insights and identify…
Take action to protect Open Source today
If you care for Open Source, you must protect it and here is your chance to do something about it. Two things, actually. And one won’t cost you anything. At…
A note from the Executive Director: October News & Updates
I consider myself lucky to have witnessed open source changing the world, watching it go from a niche revolutionary idea to owning a place just about everywhere in everyday life. …
Open Source is a Relay Race: Reflections from our Outgoing Interim General Manager
I’ve been an individual member and occasional volunteer of the OSI for a long time, but signing on in August 2020 as Interim General Manager was a jump into the…
Updates from OSI Affiliate members (Sept. 2021)
Below are updates, news and event information from some of our Affiliate Members. OpenProject Free and open source project management software. OpenProject, released a new integration into GitHub. With the integration…
Thank You for a Fantastic First POSI!
We’d like to take a moment to thank our community for making our event on Practical Open Source Information a resounding success — with more than 300 attendees, 30 speakers,…