Open Source & Funding Challenges pgBackRest project shuts down: The backup tool for PostgreSQL has been discontinued due to funding shifting towards AI, highlighting a trend where open source loses financial support. Essay: “Open source doesn’t die. It gets unfunded.” A reflection on how open source projects often persist but wither without sustainable funding. Linux … Read more
The open source ecosystem is increasingly shaping technological advancements and business strategies, as highlighted by recent developments in software, hardware, and corporate partnerships. A key trend is the integration of open source principles into mainstream platforms, such as Google’s rumored ‘Aluminium OS’ for PCs, which could bring Android’s flexibility to desktops with features like a … Read more
This week’s news digest highlights significant developments in open source technology, spanning AI innovations, Linux updates, and community-driven projects. From on-device AI systems to new open source philosophies, these stories reflect the dynamic and collaborative nature of the open source ecosystem. rOpenSci launches a clinic application for its Champions Program, supporting researchers in open science … Read more
