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cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/24793731

cross-posted from: https://piefed.europe.pub/c/europe/p/170040/folks-tell-the-european-commission-why-open-source-is-so-important

The commission is asking for your feedback on open source. Help them to understand the importance!

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[โ€“] mp3@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

It's also not just about freedom of information, but also about sovereinty. Can't be free of the hegemonic influence of the USA while using platforms made by closed-source companies located there.

[โ€“] illusionist@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

Freedom is more important than location