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An Open-Source Developer Just Caused a Whole Lot of Chaos by Nuking Two of His Own Apps

Gizmodo

The eccentric developer behind two immensely popular open-source NPM coding libraries recently corrupted them both with a series of bizarre updates—a decision that has led to the bricking of droves of projects that relied upon them for support. Read more.

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How to incubate a winning innovation program

CIO Business Intelligence

This is why innovation programs have become so critical to sustaining the success of enterprises. In 1994 , his open-source Netscape Navigator browser transformed the difficult-to-navigate world wide web with a user-friendly point-and-click interface. Innovation programs spur change – even to an organization’s own values.

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About Steve Francia

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I’ve spent the last 27 years as a software, product, and advocacy leader specializing in open source and developer experiences. I also authored Google’s Open Source Strategy and led Google Cloud developer strategy. I also authored Google’s Open Source Strategy and led Google Cloud developer strategy.

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Microsoft acquires ReFirm Labs in latest effort to identify Internet of Things security gaps

GeekWire

the company behind the Binwalk open-source software that identifies hidden security vulnerabilities in firmware, the software programmed into the memory of devices to provide basic hardware control. Microsoft has acquired ReFirm Labs of Fulton, Md.,

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Your car is about to go open source

Galido

Having an open-source IVI operating system would create a reusable platform consisting of core services, middleware and open application layer interfaces that eliminate the redundant efforts to create separate proprietary systems. By developing an open-source platform, carmakers can share upgrades as they arrive.

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Four Attributes of Openness in Modern Communications

CTOvision

By Prayson Pate Openness is one of the most-cited advantages of cloud-based applications, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). In this context, what does open really mean? A Beginning of Openness – Documented and Supported. A Milestone – Open Source.

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Techstars and Filecoin launching new accelerator out of Seattle for blockchain startups

GeekWire

Techstars, a global network that supports entrepreneurs, is launching a new accelerator program out of Seattle. The Filecoin Techstars Accelerator is partnering with Protocol Labs to “build the next generation of the internet.” Ten startups will participate in the hybrid digital and in-person program from March through June 2022.