Open source already includes commercial use by definition. The label “commercial open source” mixes copyright, licenses and business models, creates confusion, and helps disguise non‑open‑source licenses. If you care about the open source commons, avoid the term and always check the facts.
Tag: floss
Choosing AnyType: A Platform for Scalable, Secure Governance
STF needed a scalable, secure, and asynchronous collaboration system for representatives across multiple time zones. This article explains why AnyType was selected, how it is used today, and which features and challenges matter most as the Software Transparency Foundation.
From Commodity Trap to Sustainable Innovation: Convincing Automotive Executives to Embrace Open Source
Automotive companies spend too much on commodity software. Co-creating multiplies their investment through community collaboration. This frees resources for true differentiation. Read about, the concepts and ideas to master, that support this strategic journey.
Value Types: Reputation and Influence
This is the forth article of the series describing the open source value flow model. We'll focus on the value types: Reputation and Influence. We'll cover how to measure and report on them.
Open Source Communities Are Outstanding Learning Environments
Open source communities are outstanding learning environments. By contributing, you learn actively, get real feedback, and grow faster than in most companies. If you want to take control of your career, start with open source.
A frenetic week, from Software Heritage Symposium to FOSDEM 2025
The last few days of January and the first days of February were intense. I participated in several events leading up to FOSDEM 2025.
Meetup group related with technology in San Miguel De La Palma: next steps
San Miguel De La Palma is my home island. Most people simply refer to it as La Palma. Located in the Canary Islands, this has always been the place for me to recharge, for sharing time with friends and family. My friends there have lives different from mine. My family too. They live slower, they … Continue reading Meetup group related with technology in San Miguel De La Palma: next steps
OpenSouthCode 2019 recap and new information added to my site
OpenSouthCode 2019 recap OpenSouthCode is a FLOSS event that takes place in Málaga, Spain, every year. I have written about it before: Preview of the 2017 edition (in Spanish). Summary of the 2018 edition, among other events. The event tool place this year in a new venue, significantly better than the previous one, in my … Continue reading OpenSouthCode 2019 recap and new information added to my site
A weekend at Akademy-es in Valencia
This past weekend I travelled to Valencia, the third biggest city in Spain, located by the Mediterranean sea, to attend to Akademy-es, the annual meeting of the KDE community in Spain. At this event we also hold the KDE Spain annual assembly. KDE España is the legal entity behind the KDE community in Spain and … Continue reading A weekend at Akademy-es in Valencia
Dear software manager, working in the open for the very first time? Challenges (I)
Warning: these two posts are a "Lessons Learnt" kind of post, so there is a grandpa kind of smell on it that I am not sure I am comfortable with so there is very little science. I've got lately a few questions from managers about different aspects involved in the transition to working in the … Continue reading Dear software manager, working in the open for the very first time? Challenges (I)
toscalix 