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# #4opens
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The #dotcons can not be fixed, the #fashionistas who keep flocking to new
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“ethical’ish” ones are the problem, not a solution.
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The #4opens are a simple way to judge the value of an “alt/grassroots” tech
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project.
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* Open data – is the basic part of a project. Without this openness, they cannot function. Open data is essential for transparency and collaboration.
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* Open source – refers to “free software.” This keeps development healthy by increasing interconnectedness and fostering serendipity. Open licences, such as Creative Commons. Open source FOSS encourages collaboration and innovation.
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* Open “industrial” standards – are foundational for the open internet and WWW Open standards ensure interoperability and compatibility, enabling diverse systems to work together seamlessly.
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* Open process – is the most nebulous part but crucial for collaboration and trust. Examples include wikis and activity streams. Open process ensures that project workflows are transparent and participatory.
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It’s easy to become a #4opens project and join the #openweb path:
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- 2 opens: Bronze badge
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- 3 opens: Silver badge
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- 4 opens: Gold badge
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