On the side of the Open Source ecosystem
Members Newsletter – June 2025
May was a full immersion into some of the largest components of the Open Source ecosystem, from maintainers to founders.
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End of 10: The Open Source alternative to forced obsolescence
The OSI is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a community-driven effort to turn the looming end of Windows 10 support into an opportunity for freedom, sustainability, and digital empowerment.
Celebrating maintainers, founders, and the future of Open Source
Members Newsletter – May 2025
May is Maintainer Month—a time to recognize the essential work of those who build, fix, review, and secure the code that the world relies on every day. At OSI, we know maintainers are the heartbeat of Open Source. That’s why we’re lifting up their stories, sharing ways to get involved, and making space to say thank you. If you know a maintainer, take a moment this month to let them know their work matters.
May is Maintainer Month: Celebrating those who secure Open Source
Maintainer Month returns this May, and the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is proud to join GitHub and a global community of contributors in honoring the individuals who steward and sustain Open Source projects. In 2025, Maintainer Month enters its fourth year with a clear and urgent theme: Securing Open Source.
Advance your career and organization with the CODE certification
We’re excited to highlight the Certified Open Source Developer for Enterprise (CODE) certification, led by the TODO Group and Linux Foundation Training & Certification, with the Open Source Initiative (OSI) contributing as a supporting partner.
Join us at the OFA Symposium 2025: Advancing open technology impact in uncertain times
The OSI is joining forces with fellow content partners Open Knowledge Foundation (OKF) and the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) to support OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2025, taking place November 18–19 at the FGV Law School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Key insights from the 2025 State of Open Source Report
Each year, the State of Open Source Report offers a valuable pulse check on the global Open Source ecosystem—and the 2025 edition is no exception. Produced by Perforce OpenLogic, in partnership with the Eclipse Foundation and the Open Source Initiative, this report uncovers the latest trends, tensions, and transformations shaping how Open Source is adopted, managed, and scaled in organizations of all sizes.
There are no “Degrees of Open”: why Openness is binary
For AI to be truly Open Source, it must uphold the same principles that have defined Open Source software for over two decades. There is no “80% open” or “open enough.” The freedom to use, study, modify, and share isn’t negotiable. It’s either there, or it isn’t.
Big News for Open Source—From the UN to the OSI new directors
Members Newsletter – April 2025
We’re thrilled to share that the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is the first organization to officially endorse the United Nations Open Source Principles!
Community contributions: Call to action
Members Newsletter – March 2025
Join us as a supporting member or, if your organization benefits from Open Source, consider becoming a sponsor. Together, we can protect and expand the freedoms that make Open Source possible—for everyone.
Get ready to vote for OSI’s board of directors in 2025
Members Newsletter – February 2025
2025 is well under way, and it’s time to elect a new Board of Directors at the OSI! This year two elections will be held simultaneously: One director elected by the affiliate organizations, and two directors elected by individual members.
Reimagining data for Open Source AI: A call to action
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) and Open Future have published a white paper: “Data Governance in Open Source AI: Enabling Responsible and Systematic Access.” This document is the culmination of a global co-design process, enriched by insights from a vibrant two-day workshop held in Paris in October 2024.