A number of open-source organizations say that if this act becomes law, it will do damage to open-source, both in Europe and globally.

A number of open-source organizations say that if this act becomes law, it will do damage to open-source, both in Europe and globally.

  • DieguiTux8623@feddit.it
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    1 year ago

    The idea behind it was undoubtedly “good” and had protection of citizens in mind. As always the implementation was “lacking” maybe due to failure by regulators to understand how FOSS works. But surely the open source community will find a way to work around this as it has always done.

    • wagesj45@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      “You can’t use my software if you’re in the EU.”

      There. Maybe if they fuck around and find out that the bulk of server software relies on open source software made by volunteers, they’ll get their head out of their ass.