The Trump Administration's Unintended Boost To Open Source Software
Trump's policies indirectly boosted open source software through deregulation, economic efficiency, and enhanced cybersecurity, leading to federal IT modernization and private sector collaboration.
In today’s fast-paced tech environment, open source software has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, enabling developers worldwide to collaborate and build upon each other’s work. The period of the Trump administration, spanning 2017 to 2021, was particularly notable for how its policies indirectly influenced the evolution and adoption of open source technologies. In this blog post, we delve into the key aspects of the administration's approach, examining its impact on federal IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the private sector. Introduction Open source principles advocate f...