BrikoX to Opensource@programming.devEnglish · 2 months agoThe Unpaid Backbone of Open Source: Solo Maintainers Face Increasing Security Demandssocket.devexternal-linkmessage-square24fedilinkarrow-up1292arrow-down11file-text
arrow-up1291arrow-down1external-linkThe Unpaid Backbone of Open Source: Solo Maintainers Face Increasing Security Demandssocket.devBrikoX to Opensource@programming.devEnglish · 2 months agomessage-square24fedilinkfile-text
Solo open source maintainers face burnout and security challenges, with 60% unpaid and 60% considering quitting.
minus-squareKissaki@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·2 months agoThe EU passed laws that require companies (under conditions) to ensure base requirements in their supply chain. I think a digital equivalent could be possible and similar. Requiring reasonable security and sustainability assessment. It’s not very obvious or simple to enforce, but would set requirements, and open up opportunities for fines and prosecution.
The EU passed laws that require companies (under conditions) to ensure base requirements in their supply chain.
I think a digital equivalent could be possible and similar. Requiring reasonable security and sustainability assessment.
It’s not very obvious or simple to enforce, but would set requirements, and open up opportunities for fines and prosecution.