Episode 159: Building Sustainable Open Source: Keeping the Lights On

In this episode of Reality 2.0, Katherine Druckman talks with Lori Lorusso from the Rust Foundation about the critical importance of sustainable stewardship for open source infrastructure. They discuss a joint statement from the OpenSSF, the Rust Foundation, and other community organizations emphasizing the need for financial support of package managers used widely in both hobbyist and enterprise applications. The conversation touches on the complexities of open source dependency management, the influence of the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, and the interconnectedness of various open source initiatives including the Valkey project. Lori shares insights into the Rust Foundation's outreach efforts and encourages community engagement to ensure open source projects continue to thrive. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:28 Meet Lori Lorusso from the Rust Foundation 01:58 Open Source Sustainability and the Joint Statement 04:34 Challenges in Open Source Contribution 06:36 The Importance of Supporting Open Source Projects 15:38 The Cyber Resilience Act and Its Implications 21:40 Engaging with the Rust Foundation 24:36 The Value of Open Source Communities 26:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Site/Blog/Newsletter ( FaceBook ( Twitter ( Mastodon ( Special Guest: Lori Lorusso.

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Episode 159: Building Sustainable Open Source: Keeping the Lights On is an episode from Linux Journal Insider by Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls.

This episode is 27:31 long.

This episode was published on Oct 8, 2025.

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