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#377 A Dramatic Episode

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Security Threat in XZ Utility and Open-Source Maintainers' Compensation

Discussion on the security backdoor found in XZ utility used in Linux systems and the importance of compensating open-source maintainers to prevent burnout. The hosts detail the timeline of the security issue, its impact, and propose a sustainable funding model to support software maintainers in the open-source community.

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