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28 February 2023

Contributing to the value of open source

This article is part of the Computer Weekly issue of 28 February 2023

Spotify’s open source tech lead, Per Ploug, explains why open source is failing those who dedicate their free time to maintaining code and how corporate contributions can ensure project success and longevity.

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Green tech and the private sector: How the UK government will hit its 2050 net-zero emissions goal
by Caroline Donnelly
The UK government is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but it will need the private sector’s help and its appetite for investing in green technologies to meet its goal
Executive interview: Putting a value on open source
by Cliff Saran
Spotify’s open source tech lead discusses why open source is failing those whose free time is dedicated to maintaining code

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