Could the Public Sector Solve the Open Source Software Sustainability Challenges?
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the potential role of the public sector in addressing open source software sustainability challenges in this thought-provoking conference talk from SOOCon23's Government & Law track. Delve into the complex relationship between government entities and open source communities, examining how public sector involvement could potentially alleviate funding issues, promote long-term project maintenance, and foster innovation. Gain insights into the current landscape of open source sustainability, the unique position of government bodies to support these initiatives, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of increased public sector participation in the open source ecosystem.