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devcon 7 / keynote how to properly open source software lessons learned from the linux foundation

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Keynote: How to Properly Open Source Software: Lessons Learned from the Linux Foundation

Duration: 00:25:44

Speaker: Hart Montgomery

Type: Talk

Expertise: Intermediate

Event: Devcon

Date: Nov 2024

It can be challenging to properly open source software: there are licenses, IP, security reporting, and many other issues that need to be addressed. In this talk, we will discuss the best practices for open source software development learned from almost 25 years of experience at the Linux Foundation. Attendees will learn about how to set up their projects for a variety of potential goals, including things like maximizing security and community building.

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Open Source SoftwareFOSSBest Practicesdevelopmentopen