#open-source

folk.zone is a collection of free, open-source internet services run by one person on four machines, inspired by omg.lol and rooted in the IndieWeb. The author applauds the initiative but notes concerns about governance and burnout, though they acknowledge that initial individual effort can lead to a self-sustaining community.

Chad Whitacre, the Head of Open Source at Sentry, retired from tech to work at Home Depot. His announcement was notable for its unique approach.