The 'Open Source Resistance' manifesto advocates for developers to allocate work time for maintaining open source projects their companies depend on, without seeking formal approval. It presents a direct-action approach to addressing the undervaluation of open source maintenance, suggesting developers treat it as essential infrastructure work. The movement positions itself as a pragmatic alternative to traditional corporate donation models and permission-based approaches to open source contribution.
Background
Open source software forms the backbone of modern technology infrastructure, yet its maintenance often relies on unpaid or undercompensated volunteer work. Many companies benefit from open source while contributing little back to sustain these critical projects.
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- Lobsters
- Published
- May 15, 2026 at 09:04 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10