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open-source software ecosystem

Also known as: open source ecosystem, open-source ecosystems, Open Source ecosystems, Open Source ecosystem, open source ecosystems, open-source software ecosystems, open source software ecosystem

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Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right opensource.org Open Source Initiative Jan 26, 2026 2 facts
measurementA 2024 Harvard-backed study estimates that the demand-side value of the Open Source ecosystem is approximately $8.8 trillion.
perspectiveThe Open Source Initiative (OSI) maintains a neutral stance on whether AI should be regulated, but actively works to ensure regulators understand the implications of their policy choices for Open Source ecosystems.
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claimThe authors of "Corporate Dominance in Open Source Ecosystems" utilize economic theory to quantify company domination in open source ecosystems by employing a dominance measure.
claimThe authors of "Corporate Dominance in Open Source Ecosystems" investigate the prevalence, patterns, and impact of company domination within open source ecosystems.
Business model: Open Source - Learning Loop learningloop.io LearningLoop 2 facts
referenceThe Wikipedia entry 'Business models for open-source software' provides an overview of various economic models used in open-source software ecosystems.
referenceS. Rašić authored a work titled 'Open source strategy,' which outlines strategic approaches for organizations engaging with open-source ecosystems.
Role of Open Source Software in Rise of AI nutanix.com Nutanix 2 facts
claimThe open source ecosystem collates contributions around artificial intelligence development, organizing them into a structured, programmatic framework.
claimThe open source ecosystem provides exposure to niche technical areas while simultaneously breaking down silos across different industries.
Corporate dominance in open source ecosystems: a case study of ... dl.acm.org ACM Nov 9, 2022 2 facts
claimThe authors of the paper "Corporate dominance in open source ecosystems: a case study of ..." investigate corporate dominance in open source software ecosystems.
claimThe authors of the paper "Corporate dominance in open source ecosystems: a case study of ..." utilize the field of Economics to quantify company domination in open source software ecosystems.
Governance in Practice: How Open Source Projects Define ... - arXiv arxiv.org arXiv 5 days ago 2 facts
claimThe Linux Foundation (2023) identified undefined governance mechanisms as systemic threats to the sustainability of the open source software ecosystem.
referenceThe Linux Foundation's 'Rising Tides of Open Source: Linux Foundation Annual Report 2023' provides an overview of the open source ecosystem.
State of the Software Supply Chain Report | 10 Year Look - Sonatype sonatype.com Sonatype 1 fact
perspectiveThe open source ecosystem requires better automation, tooling, and support for maintainers to ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed more quickly.
Open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact
referenceRadovan Semancik authored 'Sustainable Open Source', a Confluence article that provides guidelines for fair participation in the open source ecosystem.
Weekly Innovations and Future Trends in Open Source dev.to Vitali Sorenko · DEV Community May 19, 2025 1 fact
claimThe open source ecosystem functions as a vital engine of innovation by providing accessible tools and resources for software development.
Open source software best practices and supply chain risk ... - GOV.UK gov.uk Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Mar 3, 2025 1 fact
claimContributing to the open-source ecosystem includes activities such as coding, offering documentation, identifying bugs, and aiding in translations.
Software Supply Chain Resilience in 2025: A Comparative Analysis ... ijisc.com STĂNCIULESCU, Adelaida, BACIVAROV, Ioan · IJISC Dec 24, 2025 1 fact
claimSoftware supply chain incidents in 2025 focused on compromising critical development infrastructures, cloud service providers, and open-source ecosystems with global impact.
Corporate dominance in open source ecosystems: a case study of ... researchgate.net ResearchGate Jan 30, 2026 1 fact
claimCompanies in open source ecosystems tend to rely on their own internal resources or the resources of other companies to control a project, according to research by Schaarschmidt et al.
[PDF] The Open Source Sustainability Ecosystem tailz.net 1 fact
claimThe report titled "The Open Source Sustainability Ecosystem" is a meta-analysis designed to provide the first comprehensive analysis of the open source software ecosystem in the field of sustainability.
Policymakers Overlook How Open Source AI Is Reshaping ... techpolicy.press Lucie-Aimée Kaffee, Shayne Longpre · Tech Policy Press Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveThe open source ecosystem is the critical area to examine for those seeking to understand and shape the distribution of power within artificial intelligence.