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The Swiss government goes open source (News)

Jul 29, 2024

Switzerland mandates open source for federal software, promoting transparency. Google backs away from abandoning third-party cookies. Mark Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI as a key future direction. GitHub now allows access to deleted and private repository data, enhancing data accessibility. Meanwhile, Tailscale aims to reshape our online experience with a 'New Internet' vision. The conversation delves into the evolution of networking and the necessity for simplicity in tech advancement.

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Switzerland's law mandates that publicly funded software must be released as open source, enhancing transparency and accountability in government operations.

GitHub's ability to access deleted repository data poses serious privacy risks, urging developers to rethink their use of private forks for sensitive information.

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Switzerland's Open Source Initiative

Switzerland has recently enacted a law that mandates public bodies to disclose the source code of software developed with public funds, unless there are third-party rights or security concerns. This initiative, rooted in a philosophy of 'public money, public code', aims to enhance government operations through increased transparency, security, and efficiency. By adopting this approach, Switzerland hopes to set a precedent for other tax-funded governments worldwide to follow in order to promote accountability and cost-effectiveness in software development. This legislative change reflects a growing trend toward open-source solutions in government, allowing the public to benefit from and scrutinize taxpayer-funded projects.

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Reimagining Networking: Simplifying Complexity for Technological Advancement

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The Switzerland federal government requires releasing its software as open source, Google decides not to deprecate third-party cookies, Mark Zuckerberg says “open source” AI is the path forward, GitHub allows anyone access to deleted / private repository data & Tailscale wants to build a New Internet.

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