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Software Freedom & Bro
Karen M. Sandler BroCon September 13, 2016
SLIDE 2 I am
- Executive Director, Conservancy
- Pro bono counsel
- Free and open source software enthusiast
- A patient
@o0karen0o @Conservancy
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Actually, I have a big heart
SLIDE 4 http://www.acme.com/heartmaker/ayc
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SLIDE 7 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
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I am a cyborg lawyer
SLIDE 9 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.
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SLIDE 11 A premium class car has close to 100 million lines
(~1 million defects?)
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And now... the Internet of Things
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Software is something to be passionate about.
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SLIDE 15 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.
- 1. 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
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Security + FOSS
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Longevity
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Managing legal stuff
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Donations
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Trust & transparency
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Shared values, with different approaches
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An exciting year
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A foundation is a key step.
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You play a critical role.
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#BetterKindofBro
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3 million people worldwide have pacemakers, and each year 600,000 are implanted.
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