TPP Harmful To Open Source
While some may assert that open source is not applicable in every circumstance, the right to demand access to source code in situations where it is appropriate is important to…
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OSI Joins Comment to FCC on ET Docket No. 15-170
Although the signers believe that Commission has the best of intentions, the signers believe that the NPRM harms computing users and substantially interferes with innovation in the wireless space. The…
The Importance of Community-oriented GPL Enforcement
The Free Software Foundation and Software Freedom Conservancy have released a statement of principles on how GPL enforcement work can and should be done in a community-oriented fashion. The president…
Gandi Joins Open Source Initiative Corporate Sponsorship Program
Sponsorship consolidates technical infrastructure and support for OSI’s web hosting and administrative systems. PALO ALTO, Calif. – Sept. 2, 2015 For years the Open Source Initiative® (OSI), along with a…
OSI Welcomes First Higher Education Affiliate Member: University of Southern Queensland
University’s culture of “openness” extends beyond Open Source Software to Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access in research and data. PALO ALTO, Calif. – Aug. 19, 2015 — Recognizing…
The Open Source Initiative Announces Linux Professional Institute Affiliate Membership
Leading vendor-independent Linux certification organization extends commitment to furthering the adoption of Linux and Open Source. July 22, 2015 – PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Open Source Initiative® (OSI), recognized…
The Open Source Initiative Welcomes Mifos Initiative
Project focused on eliminating poverty shares vision of open source development for the good of the global community. July 19, 2015 – PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Open Source Initiative®…
Xerte Project Joins Open Source Initiative
Xerte Project’s Open Source Initiative membership furthers both organization’s commitment to growing open source community and collaboration within institutions of higher education. July 15, 2015 – PALO ALTO, Calif. —…
OSI at OSCON 2015
Once again the OSI and our Board of Directors will be at OSCON. Just like in years past, the OSI will again be strongly represented with presentations form our Board…
The Open Information Security Foundation Joins Open Source Initiative as Affiliate Member
Affiliation highlights commitment to open source technologies and the communities that keep them thriving. June 28, 2015 – PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Open Source Initiative® (OSI) today announced that…
OSI Welcomes Summer Interns
The Open Source Initiative is excited to welcome three summer interns who will be helping us and our Affiliate Members with a variety of projects. The goal of the OSI…
Open Source Initiative Extends Affiliate Program to Higher Education
Recognizing the growth of open source software within higher education information technology, the OSI has expanded their community Affiliate Memberships to colleges and universities. June 22, 2015 – PALO ALTO,…