The Open-Source Paradox: How Microsoft is giving back

The open-source community faces a paradox that threatens its very foundation. While open-source software now powers every major technology platform—from smartphones in our pockets to the cloud infrastructure running the world’s largest applications—the developers and maintainers who create and sustain these critical projects are struggling under an unsustainable burden. The…

02/10/2025Linux and Open Source Blog

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