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Which contributions count? Analysis of attribution in open source.
all non-code contributions practically invisible to outsiders
The 2021 Linux Foundation Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Open Source
"[We] need to improve our collective understanding in DEI, studying the current state, and what types of collective efforts lead to better outcomes. "
Articles
Italian Courts Find Open Source Software Terms Enforceable
"In a first-time ruling by Italian courts on open source, a software vendor has been fined for failing to comply with an open source license."
The secrets to onboarding new open source contributors · GitHub
"Sometimes the least glamorous tasks in open source are the most important."
The Sustainability of Open Source
"When open source fails, the natural response is to question why the failure occurred and how to prevent the problem from [happening again]."
What Log4Shell teaches us about open source security | VentureBeat
"Who is minding the gates when it comes to securing 'older' foundational open-source programs like Log4j?"
Understanding the Impact of Apache Log4j Vulnerability
From Google's Online Security Blog
Podcasts
CHAOSS Community Year 2021 in Review
"We are super excited for [this] episode because we are doing a [year in review] with our panel of representatives from the CHAOSS community from all around the world."
Sustain Open Source Design: 2021 Wrap Up
"Let's learn more about our panelists, most memorable moments, and what to look forward to on future episodes."