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

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The Open Source Initiative calls upon the Free Software Foundation to hold Stallman responsible for past behavior, remove him from the organization’s leadership and work to address the harm he caused to all those he has excluded.
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It's been brought to our attention that there's an account using our trademarked logo and engaging in abusive behavior. We are not affiliated w/ the account in question & are pursuing remedy. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.
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She built her own computer out of discarded hardware from her school. She installed #Ubuntu #Linux . She runs only #opensource software: #LibreOffice , #GIMP , #Firefox . Help create more like her: #STEM #K12 #education #edtech #edtechchat
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#Opensource alternative to Zoom: Check out Jitsi - a free, secure video conferencing tool. #OSI #oss
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Free Video Conferencing Software for Web & Mobile | Jitsi

Learn more about Jitsi, a free open-source video conferencing software for web & mobile. Make a call, launch on your own servers, integrate into your app, and more.

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@ylecun Congratulations but please watch your language: The license authorizes only some commercial uses. The term Open Source has a clear, well understood meaning that excludes putting any restrictions on commercial use. See `2. Additional Commercial Terms`
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"Microsoft has admitted it was wrong about #opensource , after the company battled it and Linux for years at the height of its desktop domination." by @verge
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"The SSPL is not an Open Source License" It’s deception, plain and simple, to claim that the software has all the benefits and promises of open source when it does not.
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Congratulations to @megansanicki & @joshsimmons who were elected to the OSI board's two individual member seats, and @italovignoli who was elected to the one open affiliate member seat. The newly elected Directors will take their seats, March 20, 2020.
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" @Oracle 's submission on IT modernization" to the #WhiteHosue () includes, attached... #opensource #OSS #FOSS #FLOSS
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"Much like Zoom, the free and #opensource video-chat tool is easy to use and requires little-to-no onboarding." by @mashable The #OSI uses Jitzi, do you?
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How to use Jitsi Meet, an open source Zoom alternative

The free video call tool has tons of great features.

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Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria:
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OSI is hiring an Executive Director who will work with the board to build a bridge to a stronger future for OSI and the open source ecosystem. Please share widely!
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6 years
A REMINDER: OSI Tweets should not be considered endorsements or promotions. The OSI shares quotes it may not agree with in order to raise awareness of perspectives and people that can foster discussion and discovery within the #opensource software community.
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Latest from #OSI affiliate @EclipseFdn
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Through the partnership between #IOTA and #EclipseFdn , the #Tangle is now accessible for broader commercial adoption. @iotatoken #opensource #collaboration #IoT #IoT
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We are thrilled to welcome Deb Nicholson ( @baconandcoconut ) as our new Interim General Manager to support OSI through a period of growth and introspection.
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Hey #opensource community we are checking in! Tell us about some projects you’re working on!
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@CoralineAda The intro to the Hippocratic Licence might lead some to believe the license is an Open Source Software licence, and software distributed under the Hippocratic Licence is Open Source Software. As neither is true, we ask you to please modify the language to remove confusion.
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Join @OpenSourceOrg in welcoming our first executive director, Stefano Maffulli! @smaffulli
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RESULTS! Our Individual seat winners are Aeva Black and Catharina Maracke -- both new to the OSI Board. We are also welcoming Hong Phuc back and are excited to have Thierry Carrez join us a new Affiliate Board Member. Thank you all for your participation!
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CERN is going #opensource . Find out why:
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CERN is going open source after Microsoft upped its licensing fees < NAG

The European Organisation of Nuclear Research, otherwise known as CERN (because French), has decided Windows is too expensive for them to use as an operating system, so they’re making their own. CERN...

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We would like to thank @GNOME for their generous pledge of $1,000 in support of #opensource in schools. If we can raise another $1,000 by the end of our fund drive, #GNOME will double it. Please help students discover the opportunities of #OSS :
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Got an open source job that needs a person? Talk about it here! We love it when our friends get to help each other out. 💖
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STATE OF THE SOURCE: How can we support #opensource maintainers? How can organizations best engage with communities and projects? How are organizations leveraging #OSS to deliver value to their community and ensure sustainability? CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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We're honored and excited to announce the @Fedora Project has signed on to our "Affirmation of the Open Source Definition". We thank the Fedora Project, the Fedora Council, and the #Fedora community for their support. #OpenSource #OSS #FOSS
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“Open Source” means software under a license with specific characteristics, defined by the Open Source Definition (OSD).
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source

Meta is lowering barriers for access to powerful AI systems, but unfortunately, Meta has created the misunderstanding that LLaMa 2 is “open source” - it is not.

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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source #ai #meta #llama
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source

Meta is lowering barriers for access to powerful AI systems, but unfortunately, Meta has created the misunderstanding that LLaMa 2 is “open source” - it is not.

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In 1998 the #OpenSource Initiative launched the #OSS movement. We'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary throughout 2018 and across the globe. You're invited! Kepp your eyes open for updates and details.
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Happy Anniversary—The Next 20 Years of Open Source Begins Today #opensource #oss #foss #floss
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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a lower court decision concluding what we’ve always known: that it’s false advertising to claim that software is “open source” when it’s not licensed under an open source license.
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4 years
Celebrating @gnome ’s Patent Settlement! #OSI #opensource #oss
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source

Meta is lowering barriers for access to powerful AI systems, but unfortunately, Meta has created the misunderstanding that LLaMa 2 is “open source” - it is not.

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The polls just closed, the results are in. Congratulations to the elected directors: @pchestek , @carlopiana , @fuzzychef and @AmandaBrockUK
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State of the Source: Call for Proposals We hope you will consider presenting on an #opensource topic of interest and invite you to submit your presentation to the #StateOfTheSource : - Closes, July 09, 2020 - Schedule posts on August 25
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To trust AI, it must be open and transparent. Period.
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To trust AI, it must be open and transparent. Period.

People started thinking, “We love Open Source software, so, let’s have Open Source AI, too.”  But what is Open Source AI? And the answer is: we don’t know yet.

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Congratulations to the newly elected 2020 OSI Board Officers: @joshsimmons , President @hpdang , Vice-President @HackyGoLucky , CFO/Treasurer @megansanicki , Asst. Treasurer @massonpj , Secretary @lolamby , Asst. Secretary #opensource #FOSS #OSS
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source #ai #meta #llama
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source

Meta is lowering barriers for access to powerful AI systems, but unfortunately, Meta has created the misunderstanding that LLaMa 2 is “open source” - it is not.

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2018 marks the 20th anniversary of #OSS and The #OpenSource Initiative. What did you look like in 1998? Join the celebration at .
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On our Individual seats, we're welcoming new board member @cra and we'll be holding a run-off election for the remaining seat between @aevavoom and Catharina Maracke. Thanks to everyone who ran and thanks to everyone for voting!
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We're thrilled to announce the addition of @OpenStack Foundation as a signatory in "Affirmation of the Open Source Definition". We thank the Foundation, its Board of Directors, and the #OpenStack community for their support. #OpenSource #OSS #FOSS
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Continous improvement of #debian through work with Reproducable Builds via #OpenSoure Initiative Director and @debian Project Leader @lolamby at #SFScon / #SFScon18 .
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Nerdearla reflects on openness and inclusivity
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Nerdearla reflects on openness and inclusivity

Reflections on Nerdearla 2023 in Buenos Aires, organized by sysarmy, including the presentation of "25 Years of Open Source."

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Let's build a world where knowledge is freely shared, ideas are nurtured, and innovation knows no bounds! 🌍💙 Join the OSI! For more information about Individual Membership, please see . #OpenSourceInitiative #JoinTheMovement #CollaborateInnovate #JoinOSI
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The promise of #opensource is higher quality, better reliability, greater flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in.
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Without a single, standard definition of #opensource , software development as we know it would not be possible. There is no trust in a world where anyone can invent their own definition: without trust there is no community, no collaboration, no innovation.
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source
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Meta’s LLaMa 2 license is not Open Source

Meta is lowering barriers for access to powerful AI systems, but unfortunately, Meta has created the misunderstanding that LLaMa 2 is “open source” - it is not.

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OSI Board Election Results Announced: #opensource #OSS #FOSS #FLOSS
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Why isn't #software developed w/ #taxpayer money released as #OpenSource Software? Join @fsfe 's #PublicCode campaign
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Public Money? Public Code!

Why is software that is programmed with taxpayers’ money not released as Free Software? We want legislation requiring that publicly financed software developed…

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A recent decision at the US patent office may well give patent trolls cause to steer clear of open source projects – even more than the fierce resistance the community impressively funded and mounted in the GNOME case.
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GNOME patent troll stripped of patent rights

A recent decision at the US patent office may well give patent trolls cause to steer clear of open source projects – even more than the fierce resistance the community impressively funded and mounted...

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Starting up at #CLSummit with some 20th Anniversary of #OpenSource doughnuts. Eat the white part first and then tweet out the picture / logo.
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" #OpenSource isn't 'you're free to look and send us patches'. It's about working together to make everything better." Thank you to the @Fedora Project for their support and signing on to affirm the Open Source Definition:
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Open source licenses are licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition — in brief, they allow software to be freely used, modified, and shared. To be approved by the Open Source Initiative (also known as the OSI), a license must go through the OSi’s license review process.
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There are many definitions of "Open Standard". We don't try to define it ourselves, but we know that if you can't implement an Open Standard under an Open Source License, it's not open enough for us
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"The *Real* value of #OpenSource " -- @webmink , OSI President
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We are thrilled to count @oscafrica as an OSI Affilate Member and thank them for thier support. OSCA's work to promote #opensource adoption and contributions is inspiring: a model for organizations around the world interested in advancing #OSS and the communities that enable it.
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ICYMI: @oscafrica is now an approved affiliate member of @OpenSourceOrg 🎉 This is such a huge milestone for our entire team and the OSCA community at large. Find out more here:
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If you got this tweet (and your email, and the webpage loaded, and...), thank a #SysAdmin Happy #SysAdminDay !
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A big THANK YOU to our friends at @google , for hosting our Board Meeting, and thier ongoing support of the OSI, our work, and the open source software community. #opensource #OSS
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#Opensource enables a development method for software that harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. The promise of open source is higher quality, better reliability, greater flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in.
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Many thanks to #OpenSource Initiative Sponsor @OpenAtMicrosoft for hosting our Spring Board of Directors' meeting at the San Francisco @Microsoft offices.
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If you're at #SCaLE19x make sure to stop by booth #501 for some stickers!
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Unfair! Unfair! Bringing pizzas to an #opensource / #freesoftware conference and hackathon. What lengths some organizations go to lure attendees to their booth. Well played @fsfe ... well played!
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Advocate for Freedom: Join the movement that champions freedom in technology. As an individual member of the Open Source Initiative, you'll actively support #OpenSource licensing and ensure that technology remains accessible and unrestricted for everyone.
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"It may seem like #OpenSource has won the world, so the definition doesn't matter anymore, but in fact it's more important than ever to clearly recognize what holds us all together." - @fedora , signatory, Affirmation of the Open Source Definition.
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" #Mozilla , #Linux and many other #opensource projects are today an integral part of everyday digital life. The foundation was laid by activists in California exactly 20 years ago." ago."
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Great to see #OpenSource Initiative Affiliate Member @debian at #SCALE16x . Thanks to the #debian #linux community and rhe volunteers for their good work in staffing the booth.
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Code paid by the people should be available to the people! #FOSS #OSS #OpenSource #Government #GovTech #GovIT
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" #Microsoft Makes it Official: Becomes Sponsor of #OpenSource Initiative"
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6 years
While excited to welcome our new Board Directors, we're sad to see others go. We'd like to recognize & THANK those leaving us for their service & support: Vicky Brasseur ( @vmbrasseur ) Richard Fontana ( @richardfontana ) Allison Randal ( @allisonrandal ) Italo Vignoli ( @italovignoli )
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Lucasfilm and @ILMVFX announce #opensource release of @MaterialXcg library: "no stranger to open source projects"
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Lucasfilm and ILM announce open source release of MaterialX library

Development team to host a ‘Birds of a Feather’ meeting at Siggraph. Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) have released the MaterialX Library for computer graphics. MaterialX is an open...

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Our 20th Anniversary begins at @linuxconfau , @fosdem & @CampusPartyBRA Thx @AdblockPlus @AWSOpen @dellcode @thecodeteam @cmdpromptinc @CumulusNetworks @digitalocean @fbOpenSource @github @heptio @developerWorks @OpenAtMicrosoft @Percona @RocketChat @salesagility @usbmemorydirect
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" #Linux is now a viable OS for PC #gamers , thanks to @Steam 's Proton initiative" #opensource #oss #FOSS
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Linux is now a viable OS for PC gamers, thanks to Steam's Proton initiative
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Maintainers are the backbone of #OpenSource projects, and they deserve our appreciation and support. This Maintainer Month, consider sponsoring a maintainer or contributing to an Open Source project. Learn more at #MaintainerMonth @github
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Just discovered OSI Affiliate Member @debian at #CPBR11 . Two fun facts: 1. #DebConf 2019 will be in Brazil. 2. The #OpenSource Definition is based on the #Debian Free Software Guildlines as developed by OSI co-founder @BrucePerens .
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6 years
Jose Parrella ( @bureado ) presents, "25 Years of #Debian " as part of our 20 year anniversary celebration at #OSCON (fun fact, the #OpenSource Definition is based on @Debian 's Free Software Guidelines). Join us:
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OSI Election results: THANK YOU to all of those who ran, and all of our members who voted. We look forward to a great year and welcome our new Board Directors: @vmbrasseur , @lolamby , @ @faidonl , and @joshsimmons .
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Please contact the OSI if you are interested in having us help you develop, arrange, or conduct educational conferences, programs, courses of instruction, and/or online educational seminars relating to #OpenSource (non-proprietary) software.
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As we start our & OSS' 20th anniversary at #OSCON , we'd like to thank our Sponsors: @AdblockPlus @AWSOpen @Cisco @thecodeteam @CumulusNetworks @digitalocean @fbOpenSource @github @GoogleOSS @heptio @developerWorks @indeed @intel @OpenAtMicrosoft @Percona @RocketChat @salesagility
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We are pleased to report that Google vs. Oracle*, the landmark copyright case in the US courts about software interoperability, has been resolved favorably for open source developers.
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Over the past year, the definition of #opensource has been challenged, as some companies wanted to change the licensing of their software while continuing to reap the benefits of calling it open source. Read more:
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
5 years
Congrats to our new officers: Molly de Blanc/ @mmillions , President; Josh Simmons/ @joshsimmons , VP; Hong Phuc Dang/ @hpdang , CFO, and Simon Phipps/ @webmink , Secretary. Also, many thanks to outgoing president, Simon, former CFO, Josh, and past secretary, Carol Smith/ @fossygrl .
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
1 year
Welcoming Amazon among OSI's sponsors. Thanks for your generous donation supporting #OpenSource
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
10 years
Congratulations to our recently elected Board of Directors: @richardfontana @lhawthorn , @mmilinkov , @allisonrandal and @paultag
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
6 years
20 years of #opensource at #oscon ! Thanks OSI: @BrucePerens @DivaDanese @Mdtiemann64 @webmink @massonpj @vmbrasseur @fossygrl @joshsimmons @debbryant @mmillions @alolita @nithyaruff @zacchiro @nickvidal @cdibona @luis_in_brief
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
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4 years
We are seeking to hire an Executive Director. This is a full-time, permanent position, reporting to the Board of Directors, which comes with a competitive salary and benefits. #opensource #OSI #oss
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@OpenSourceOrg
5 years
The “open source” label was created at a strategy session held on February 3rd, 1998 in Palo Alto, California, shortly after the announcement of the release of the Netscape source code. #opensource #OSS
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
3 years
We couldn't be more pleased to officially announce that Betsy Waliszewski has joined OSI's team as our Director of Sustainability -- welcome aboard!
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
3 years
We believe software freedom is essential to enabling community development of #opensource software. #OSI #oss
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
6 years
Thanks to all the @LFNW sponsors: @twilio @CraftedLinux @linuxacademyCOM @MySQL @openSUSE @system76 @viviotech @candelatech @fedora @pogolinux @Polyverse_io @Redfin @wolfSSL @YottaDB Join us: April 26-28 Bellingham Technical College #opensource #linux
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
4 years
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
5 years
We are excited to be celebrating our 22nd birthday today! Learn more about the history of #OSI and how we got started!
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
7 years
Happy @lays147 could join us at our #CPBR11 anniversary party representing #OpenSource Initiative Affiliate Member @kdecommunity
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
2 years
We thoroughly enjoyed @openuk_uk ’s #StateofOpenCon . Thanks to everyone who stopped by and said hello! #SOOCon23
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
3 years
For over 20 years the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has worked to raise awareness and adoption of open source software, and build bridges between open source communities of practice.
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
8 years
"It's a new year, and #opensource software is more popular than ever"
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
3 years
Welcome 2022! We're looking forward to an exciting new year at the OSI!
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
5 years
"A Raspberry Pi Based #Opensource Tablet is in Making and it’s Called CutiePi." by @itsfoss2
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Looking for Linux Tablets? Here are Your Options

There are Linux laptops, Linux mini PCs and Linux Phones. What about Linux-based tablets? What if you want to use a real Linux on a tab? Here are your options.

itsfoss.com
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
5 years
"I support the OSI because I believe #opensource software is a necessary component of a healthy Internet that prioritizes equability of opportunity and innovation over extreme profit." - @marycamacho Thank you so much for your support as a new OSI member.
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
8 years
🎂 It's our birthday today. Thank you to all of those who contribute to #opensource projects and communities everyday.
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
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5 years
#Docker , #Kubernetes , #GNOME , #LibreOffice , #FirefoxQuantum , are some of the "best #opensource innovations of the decade" according to @jlwallen of @TechRepublic : Help us continue the success of #OSS at:
Open source | TechRepublic
www.techrepublic.com
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Open Source Initiative @[email protected]
@OpenSourceOrg
4 years
For more on our commitments to convene the community in safe and productive ways, please refer to our recent articles: 2020/03 The Hard Work of Critical Conversations in Open Source: 2019/10 Commitment to Elevating the Very Best:
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