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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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OS-SCi: A Period of Growth, Innovation, and Connection in Open-Source Education

Introduction At OS-SCi, open-source technology, inclusivity, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. The past few months have been packed with expanding our impact, strengthening our comm...

Mar 19, 2026

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The Mirror and the Mind

Chapter 1: The Rise of the Machines—How Generative AI Learned to Create In the summer of 2022, an unusual artist began to make waves. It didn’t hold a brush, nor did it sit at a piano. It didn’t even ...

Feb 17, 2026

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The Future in your Pocket: The story of one Device to Rule All

Introduction This is a story about development, about dreaming of the future and exploring possibilities as they are embedded in the DNA of our current era. This story is seen through the eyes and min...

Feb 10, 2026

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