In an exclusive conversation, newly minted Percona CEO Peter Farkas explains why the company’s open source-first approach still works -- and how he plans to build on it across global teams and new database fronts.
Posts published in “Open-Source”
Most scientists agree: many published results are hard to reproduce. Can open source practices help fix the problem?
Europe wants to buy European, America wants to deregulate the world, China hacks the commons. But code knows no borders… unless we let it.
FOSS Force's Marco Fioretti asks LibreOffice's Italo Vignoli and Collabora's Naomi Obbard about why their software isn't used in more schools, and what can be done to turn that around.
Open source powers the world, but who should to keep it running—and who should decide where the money goes?
Not all open source is created equal, argues open source advocate, Nextcloud co-founder, and FOSS Force guest writer Jos Poortvliet.
NATO’s defense spending is fueling Europe’s tech independence—what does that mean for US dominance?
So, why is Marco Fioretti's column running on Friday instead of Monday? Because The Donald and Elon had a spat, and he couldn't wait to tell you what he thinks about it.
Could Washington’s ban on US tech exports to China spark greater technological independence in Europe -- and beyond?
Beyond the Buzz: How ‘Deep Tech’ Startups Are Changing the Game
Commentary and Open-Source
In a world obsessed with quick wins and viral apps, deep tech startups are betting on substance over sizzle. Here’s how they might change the game for good.