Lowering the Cost of Open Source by Increasing Transparency
Talkat OSPOCon @ Open Source Summit Europe 2022 · on Thursday, 2022-09-15· at 11:00· EcoCem Room (Level 2), Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, N Wall Quay, North Wall Dublin 1, D01 T1·
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Argues that clearer, discoverable project metadata lowers the hidden costs of adopting and maintaining open source by surfacing intent, needs, support model and sustainability so companies can automate risk checks and respect boundaries. Recommends a machine-readable spec located in standard locations like SECURITY.md and LICENSE, plus issue templates and contribution guardrails to reduce wasted outreach (Log4j-style 24-hour demands) and donor friction (FOSS funds creating contractual stress). Presents this as a provocation, not a finished system.
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- 0:00Start
- 5:09is open source...
- 6:58and leads us to ask
- 11:27perspective matters
- 14:00existing efforts
- 14:45changing perspective
- 15:13core issues
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