"Envisioning the Future Beyond Open Source with OSI Co-Founder"
Bruce Perens, co-founder of the Open Source Initiative, criticizes the current state of open source, particularly the exploitation of GPL loopholes by companies like IBM with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. He proposes a post-open-source world with a simpler compliance process for companies, enforceable contract terms instead of licenses, and a financial model that supports developers creating user-friendly software for the general public. Perens envisions a single license that is free for individuals and non-profits, aiming to address the disconnect between open-source ideals and the reality of how software is used today.
