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FLOSS Weekly 747: New, Hot, Big, and Doomed - Business Software License, OpenELA Initiative

Aug 30, 2023
Open source expert Doc Searls discusses the challenges faced by open source companies as they grow, including Red Hat's source code distribution changes and the formation of the Open Enterprise Linux Association. The podcast also covers the control exerted by companies over open source projects, the shift towards 'source available' licenses, concerns about AI-generated code, Apple's support for right-to-repair, and the issues with USB-C cables and McDonald's ice cream machines.
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  • The right to repair movement is gaining momentum in Europe and the United States, promoting consumer choice and reducing electronic waste.
  • Capitalism and open source can coexist and even benefit each other, as demonstrated by the success of the Linux kernel.

Deep dives

Europe's proposed right to repair law

Europe is making progress in implementing a proposed right to repair law for consumer electronics. The law aims to ensure that manufacturers make their products open enough to be repaired by consumers, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability.

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