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Open Source and Its Social Impact: Benefits, Challenges, and Innovations

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Explore the social impact and philosophy of open source software in this Ubuntu OnAir presentation and discussion. Delve into the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of open source, examining its widespread use and potential for innovation. Learn about related movements, governance issues, and the importance of inclusivity in the open source community. Gain insights into Canonical's approach to open source, including team principles and documentation projects. Engage with thought-provoking questions and concrete examples that highlight both the successes and difficulties faced by the open source movement.

Syllabus

Intro
Open source and free software
Open source software is everywhere
Benefits of open source
Philosophy of open source
Related movements
Empowering people
Problems with open source
True innovation
Benefits
Practical examples
Questions
Canonical
Visibility
Patterns
Governance
Visual design
Manifesto
Im back
One thing I did
Im really curious
What youve tried
The open source has always been
The challenge is therefore
be truly inclusive
developers
a real shame
the fundamental web
accessibility
upstream
the difficulty with open source
its going to be tough
we dont
team documentation project
frankfurt
team principles
lighting talks
last 5 minutes
sometimes we make mistakes
concrete examples of open source
feedback

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