
533: Critical Failure in Open Source
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Reviewing Code and Certifying Open Source Projects
The speakers discuss the argument that open source software can contain intentional vulnerabilities inserted by foreign governments, but counter by pointing out that proprietary solutions could also have the same vulnerabilities. They highlight the potential for consulting companies to profit from certifying open source projects and emphasize the importance of reviewing code. They also explore the dilemma of the US government having to support developers in the free software ecosystem when commercial companies are not providing the necessary funding.
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