Helpful Resources
Through the diligent efforts of numerous volunteers, we have compiled a list of resources to assist you with using Open Source and interacting with the Open Source Initiative. Note that the resources here are intended to supplement the links from the OSI Board
Open Source
- OSI Board Blog - News and opinion about current events in the Open Source world
- OSI Board FAQ - Questions frequently asked of the OSI Board
- Open Source FAQ - General discussion of open source issues
- Open Source Initiative FAQ - Questions about OSI personnel, practices, and policies
- Open Source Licensing FAQ - Using and understanding Open Source licenses
- License Review FAQ - Best practices and suggestions for succesfully navigating the OSI License Review process
- License Recommendations - annotated list of reusable licenses to consider for new Open Source projects.
- License Proliferation Categories - categories recommended by the License Proliferation Report.
Trac
- Trac Handbook - General information about the Trac System
- How to File Tickets - Tips and best practices for submitting requests and suggestions
- About the OSI Trackers - The administrators who help manage the ticketing process
Wiki
- How to Edit the Wiki - Tips and best practices for editing wiki pages
- About the OSI Editors - The "committers" who maintains this wiki
Other Open Source Websites
- SourceForge - Repository of open source projects
- Fresh Meat - Directory of open source projects
- Slashdot - News for nerds
- O'Reilly Network - Documenting the Open Source revolution
