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In this blog post, I will discuss the future of FLOSS in terms of licensing and AI integration, two topics I am interested in exploring. Licenses As I discussed in my previous blog post on the need for stricter guidelines in open source software (OSS) to prevent misuse, I decided to dive deeper into the…

Open source communities succeed when people with diverse skills contribute and collaborate. It creates a space where individuals can learn, teach, and gain experience across disciplines. Non-code contributors play an important role in supporting open-source projects by allowing developers to focus on building and improving the software, while others handle essential tasks like documentation, design,…

Definition of OSS An open source software (OSS) is a software with source code available to everyone to view, use, enhance and adapt to their needs. Source code is the written instructions of a computer program, which can be changed to alter how the program works. For a software to count as an OSS, it…

Open source licenses define how software can be used, studied, modified, and distributed. Unlike traditional copyright licenses, which typically restrict modification and redistribution, open source licenses explicitly grant users the freedom to use the software for any purpose, as well as the right to access, modify, and share the source code, often with the requirement…

Code of conduct A Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that outlines clear expectations for behaviour and values within a project’s community, promoting respectful interactions, inclusivity, and preventing harassment or discrimination. It typically includes rules for communication, conflict resolution, where the code applies (e.g., repositories, events), who it covers (contributors, maintainers, sponsors), how…