About this talk
In this talk, Dr. Daniel Gerber explores the impactful role of the federal state of Saxony in supporting open source initiatives, highlighting the funding project FOCIS. He discusses how public support has aided the ALASCA association, transforming it into a stable and independent foundation for open source projects. The presentation outlines the journey from a volunteer-driven organization to a professionally staffed entity that now supports six projects, emphasizing the benefits of public funding for long-term sustainability and governance in the open source community. This session is designed for anyone involved in building or supporting open source communities, including maintainers, policy makers, and advocates.
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