In 2024, Linux faced notable challenges, including the end of NASA's Mars helicopter mission and the discovery of a security backdoor. The struggle for open source funding continues, but initiatives like Canonical’s Open Documentation Academy shine bright. The WordPress community is embroiled in a heated feud, raising questions about donations and governance. Decentralized social media gains traction amid corporate influence, while Raspberry Pi announces its IPO. Concerns linger over Mozilla's future and the viability of Firefox in a competitive market.
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Linux on Mars
Ingenuity, the Mars helicopter running Linux, crashed after exceeding its expected lifespan.
This proved Linux's viability in space, paving the way for future missions.
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XZUtils Backdoor
The XZUtils backdoor incident highlighted a critical vulnerability in open-source software.
However, the transparent handling of the issue demonstrated the strength of open-source development.
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Open Documentation Academy
Canonical's Open Documentation Academy successfully engaged new contributors in open-source documentation.
The academy facilitated contributions like coding, documentation improvements, and new features for documentation tools.
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It’s our 2024 review of Linux and open source news including the end of Linux on Mars, the xz backdoor, great stuff from GNOME and KDE, the WordPress fiasco, why the idea of decentralised social media started to catch on, Raspberry Pi’s IPO, and the inevitable Mozilla doom and gloom.
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