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Does Free/Libre Open Source need a conscience?

Essay · Free software & ethics Computing As Social Activity: When Free Software Grows a Conscience A reflection on the CASA manifesto, the free software movement, and the perennial question of who is ...

Nov 12, 2026

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Sovereignty Washing

Opinion analysis · Digital sovereignty Sovereignty washing: how Big Tech sells ‘sovereign’ what it cannot deliver Europe wants to break free from its dependence on American cloud giants. Their answer?...

Oct 27, 2026

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Vibe coding, everyone can code

Blog · Ossci Science Vibe coding: everyone can “code” now. That’s exactly the problem. A blog post about AI-generated code, the illusion of control, and why you may build your own gas installation but...

Oct 21, 2026

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Free open source software and reciprocity

A World in Transition The world around us is changing at a rapid pace. Technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and a growing awareness of digital dependency are forcing Europe to reconsider i...

Sep 24, 2026

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Hotel California and Proprietary Software

The Allure of the Melody Picture this: You're driving down a lonely highway at night, the radio playing softly, when you hear that iconic guitar riff. Hotel California by the Eagles. The melody is enc...

Sep 3, 2026

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Good Open Source Employees are expensive

The recently published study "Average Per-Vacancy Recruitment Costs for Software Engineers in the European Union: A 2026 Analysis" (OS-SCi, May 2026) reveals: good FOSS talent is not just scarce—it’s ...

May 23, 2026

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CodeFest

On May 16–17, 2026 , OpenSource Science B.V. (OS-SCi) will host the Lomiri Tech Meeting in Tilburg, a two-day, free event for students passionate about open-source mobile development. The event will t...

Apr 29, 2026

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OS-SCi’s Commitment to Lomiri

At OS-SCi, we believe that open source is not just about taking—it’s about giving back. Over the past year, we’ve taken significant steps to support the Lomiri ecosystem, fostering innovation and empo...

Apr 21, 2026

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The Human Factor

1. Introduction Digital sovereignty is one of the most urgent issues of our time. Europe strives for independence from American and Chinese tech giants, but in practice, the transition to genuine digi...

Apr 13, 2026

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Arjen Lubach 's Roast of X

Introduction In a recent broadcast, Arjen Lubach fiercely criticized Dutch politicians and journalists who remain active on X (formerly Twitter), despite growing criticism of the platform. According t...

Apr 3, 2026

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Hardware Sovereignty

Introduction: The Origin of the Discussion Last week, we published an article on digital sovereignty, which unexpectedly went viral. Many of the reactions were justified: the discussion now mainly rev...

Mar 31, 2026

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Sovereignty in Europe:The Role of Free and Open Source Software

Digital Sovereignty in Europe: The Role of Free and Open Source Software Abstract Digital sovereignty is at the heart of European policy, yet its practical implementation is often hijacked by commerci...

Mar 24, 2026

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