One Man Deleted 11 Lines of Code from the Internet and Broke Apps(nymag.com) Earlier this week, a messy situation putting open-source software at odds with trademark ownership impaired the functions of thousands of pieces of software, demonstrating the dangers of relying on third-party code for important software.
Open-Source Software Is in Crisis(ieee.org) A new saga is unfolding in the open-source realm. Matt Mullenweg, founder of open-source web content management system WordPress, which powers about 40 percent of the world’s websites, has accused WP Engine, a hosting provider for WordPress-built websites, of violating WordPress trademarks. They’re currently embroiled in a legal battle.
Show HN: Wealthfolio: Private, open-source investment tracker(wealthfolio.app) Wealthfolio is a simple, desktop-based investment tracker. Your financial data is stored safely on your own computer Ditch the spreadsheets, forget about those pesky subscription fees, and no more worries about SaaS services playing around with your data.