Key Resources for Effective, Professional Open Source Management
The Linux Foundation offers an abundance of resources to help you achieve success with open source. Read More
Articles by Sam Dean
Get Practical Advice for Enterprise Open Source in Free Ebook from The Linux Foundation
This new ebook from The Linux Foundation provides a practical approach to establishing an open source strategy based on more than two decades of experience. Read More
Free Open Source Guides Offer Practical Advice for Building Leadership
How important is leadership for evolving open source projects and communities? According to the most recent Open Source Guide for the Enterprise from The Linux Foundation and the TODO Group, building leadership in the community is key to... Read More
Hyperledger’s Brian Behlendorf Named as Top Blockchain Influencer by New York Times
Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director of the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger project, has been named one of the top 10 influential voices in the blockchain world by the New York Times. Read More
How to Get Involved with Hyperledger Projects
A recent webinar, Get Involved: How to Get Started with Hyperledger Projects, focuses particularly on making Hyperledger projects more approachable. Read More
Open Source AI For Everyone: Three Projects to Know
We look at three open source AI projects aimed at simplifying access to AI tools and insights. Read More
The Maintainer’s Paradox: Balancing Project and Community
At Embedded Linux Conference, Sony’s Tim Bird discussed some of the challenges faced by maintainers of open source projects. Read More
7 Axioms for Calm Technology
By 2020, 50 billion devices will be online. That projection was made by researchers at Cisco, and it was a key point in Amber Case’s Embedded Linux Conference keynote address, titled “Calm Technology: Design for the Next 50 Years” which is... Read More
Changing Healthcare with Blockchain Technology
Openness ensures scalability, accessibility, resiliency, and innovation, said Change Healthcare’s Aaron Symanski at Open Source Leadership Summit. Read More
Hyperledger Sawtooth: A Milestone for Blockchain Technology
Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director, Hyperledger, and Dan Middleton, Intel’s Head of Technology, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Program, recently hosted a webinar, titled “Hyperledger Sawtooth v1.0: Market Significance & Technical... Read More
More Tips for Managing a Fast-Growing Open Source Project
Matt Butcher provides tips for managing open source projects based on experience with Kubernetes Helm. Read More
Lessons Learned from Growing an Open Source Project Too Fast
Focusing on teamwork is important to open source projects. “It’s a collaborative effort,” says Matt Butcher. Read More
Adrian Cockcroft on the Convergence of Cloud Native Computing and AWS
Adrian Cockcroft, Vice President of Cloud Architecture at Amazon Web Services (AWS), focused on cloud native computing within the context of AWS in his keynote at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. Read More
Enterprise Guide to Winding Down an Open Source Project
When it comes to launching an open source project, free information abounds online, on topics ranging from picking the right license to building a community. But what about when an organization needs to shutter or move away from an... Read More
Craig McLuckie on Kubernetes and its Community-Driven Path
In his keynote address at KubeCon, Craig McLuckie said the success of Kubernetes has been driven by the community, excited end users, and organizations that have built out the Kubernetes ecosystem. Read More
Open Source Audits in Merger and Acquisition Transactions: Get the Free Ebook
The influence of open source software on every aspect of business has been on the rise for years, and it should come as no surprise that its influence during merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions has grown as well. In particular, open... Read More
Blockchain Technology: From Davos to Daily Life, Its Impact is Here
While some companies are looking at blockchain’s future impact, the technology is changing our world right now. Read More
Blockchain Technology: From Davos to Daily Life, Its Impact is Here
While some companies are looking at blockchain’s future impact, the technology is changing our world right now. Read More
Open Source Networking and a Vision of Fully Automated Networks
Arpit Joshipura, Networking General Manager at The Linux Foundation, discussed open source networking trends at Open Source Summit Europe. Read More
Open Source Networking and a Vision of Fully Automated Networks
Arpit Joshipura, Networking General Manager at The Linux Foundation, discussed open source networking trends at Open Source Summit Europe. Read More
The Essential Open Source Reading List: 21 Must-Read Books
Check out the list of 21 must-read books for open source program managers, recommended by members of the TODO Group. Read More
The Evolution of Open Source at Dropbox
One of the most important things when building an open source community is making sure that your own processes are open, according to Dropbox’s Luke Faraone. Read More
The Evolution of Open Source at Dropbox
The open source program at Dropbox was initially just a mailing list, where some interested engineers wanted to open source projects and develop with open source. Over time, things became more formalized, with a focus on ensuring that the... Read More
Practical Ways to Improve Your Open Source Development Impact
Open source programs are sparking innovation at organizations of all types, and if your program is up and running, you may have arrived at the point where maximizing the impact of your development is essential to continued success. Many... Read More
Launching an Open Source Project: A Free Guide
Increasingly, as open source programs become more pervasive at organizations of all sizes, tech and DevOps workers are choosing to or being asked to launch their own open source projects. From Google to Netflix to Facebook, companies are... Read More