Software Freedom & Bro Karen M. Sandler BroCon September 13, 2016
I am Executive Director, Conservancy Pro bono counsel Free and open source software enthusiast A patient @o0karen0o @Conservancy
Actually, I have a big heart
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by Chris Pirazzi
In the U.S., the FDA doesn't typically review code have a clear set of requirements for software keep a repository of source code
I am a cyborg lawyer
Software has bugs. SEI estimates 1 defect per 100 lines of code. 98% of software failures analyzed in recalls would have been detected with all pairs testing.
A premium class car has close to 100 million lines of code. (~1 million defects?)
And now... the Internet of Things
Software is something to be passionate about.
Once upon a time (aka October '14) "It looks like SFC might be a good match since we are looking to get the following out of a foundation.
- Signify longevity for the project 2. Clarify and manage IP rights 3. Accept donations for the project with low overhead 4. Build community trust & transparency 5. Provide some legal protection for contributors" --Adam Slagell
Security + FOSS
Longevity
Managing legal stuff
Donations
Trust & transparency
Shared values, with different approaches
An exciting year
A foundation is a key step.
You play a critical role.
#BetterKindofBro
3 million people worldwide have pacemakers, and each year 600,000 are implanted.
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