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Thank you, ...we’re not there yet.

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 2016-12-26 13:23

“Not there yet...” that phrase actually highlights where we are with several important initiatives here at the OSI and even with open source software broadly.

First, and most pressing for us today, we’re not there yet in our fund raising goals for 2016, and we’re asking those working with open source software—those who not only understand the technical merits, but value open principles—to contribute and help fund our ongoing work.

'Tis The Season...

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 2016-12-15 09:14

This year you're probably inundated with requests for financial support from a variety of very worthy causes, including many from open source software projects, and other organizations working to promote software freedom. Indeed we here at the OSI are running our own end-of-the-year fund raiser, and we hope you will contribute.

Kicking off the 2016 End-of-Year Fundraiser

Submitted by Molly de Blanc on Wed, 2016-11-23 04:08

Thanks to a single staff member, ten volunteer board members, and dozens of interns, volunteers, and members, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) protects and promotes open source software, development and communities, championing software freedom in society through education, collaboration, and infrastructure, stewarding the Open Source Definition, and preventing abuse of the ideals and ethos inherent to the open source movement.

Odoo Community Association Joins Open Source Initiative

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 2016-10-18 12:23

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Oct. 19, 2016 -- The Open Source Initiative® (OSI), a global non-profit formed to educate about and advocate for the benefits of open source software and communities, announced today the affiliate membership of the Odoo Community Association (OCA), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the widespread use of Odoo and to support the collaborative development of Odoo features.

Hello fans and followers of open source voting in San Francisco!

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 2016-10-14 12:34

The Open Source Initiative works with a variety of organizations to promote the adoption of open source software throughout government. San Francisco Elections Commissioner Chris Jerdonek provides the OSI with a breakdown of the latest happening with San Francisco's efforts to develop and certify the country's first open source voting system!

Open Source Initiative Welcomes Open edX as Newest Affiliate Member

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 2016-10-10 14:26

The Open Source Initiative® (OSI), the stewards of the Open Source Definition and the community-recognized body for reviewing and approving open source licenses, is announcing the affiliate membership of Open edX, the open source platform originally developed by edX.

FOSS Nonprofits: Judged on their Merits at the IRS?

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 2016-10-05 12:23

This is the first post in a series by, Aaron Williamson, and sponsored by OSI Affiliate Mozilla Foundation in partnership with the Software Freedom Conservancy.

OSI Welcomes Powering Potential: Open Source Advocates Extending Education in Tanzania

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 2016-10-03 08:52

The Open Source Initiative® (OSI), the premiere organization working globally to champion open source in society through education, infrastructure and collaboration; announced today that Powering Potential has joined the OSI as an Affiliate Member.

Powering Potential provides access to educational resources on solar-powered computers running open source software at schools in rural Tanzania. The technology initiative works to enhance education and stimulate imagination of students in Tanzania while respecting and incorporating values of the local culture.

OSI Approved Licenses, a Foundation for Federal Source Code Policy

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 2016-09-21 07:36

In December 2015, the OSI was invited by The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to participate in one of a series of round-tables seeking expertise in drafting the “Federal Source Code Policy – Achieving Efficiency, Transparency, and Innovation through Reusable and Open Source Software." This government-wide policy originated from prior work included in the Second Open Government National Action Plan for the US, requiring U.S.

The Sun gets it wrong, we're here to help.

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 2016-09-10 07:47

Recently the Sun published an article by Ryan Sabey (@ryansabey), “UNION HACK Jeremy Corbyn’s digital democracy manifesto ‘would let foreign spooks rob UK'”. The post included several criticisms from government officials and pundits challenging the quality and security of open source software, cautioning readers, “sensitive data could be at risk under Labour leader's plans.”

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