From the ideological battles between Free Software and Open Source, through the rise of developer-driven innovation, to today's complex landscape of cloud services and licensing wars, Open Source has been both a movement and a business model. This talk looks at its past, examines its present challenges, and projects its future evolution.

We will go through its birth and divergence, its "Golden Age" of "Open Source by default", the challenges posed by the Cloud, and the current present situation.

In conclusion, we will try to predict the next decade. What will replace Open Source?

No specific technical knowledge required
Understanding of software industry helpful
Basic knowledge of licensing concepts

Target Audience:

Developers of all levels
Project maintainers
Business decision makers
Open Source contributors
Software industry strategists

Session Duration: 45 minutes + Q&A
Format:

Historical narrative
Case studies
Trend analysis
Future scenarios
Interactive audience discussion

Key Takeaways:
Attendees will understand:

The historical context of Open Source
Current challenges and transitions
Emerging models and alternatives
How to prepare for the future
Business implications of the evolution

Unique Aspects:

Balanced view of corporate and community interests
Real examples of licensing transitions
Practical future scenarios
Industry trend analysis